NIKON / Photography
I use Nikon Cameras; Always have, always will. I guess you grow up with certain things and they stay with you - a strange kind of loyalty. For other Nikon fans I recommend the following:
http://www.europe-nikon.com
For latest news and resources.
www.kenrockwell.com
Yes he’s a bit mad and you have to take certain things with a large pinch of salt but he’s good value and always entertaining.
www.nikonians.org
Lots of useful info, reviews and tips from dedicated Nikon die-hards.
www.ffordes.com
I get my stuff from here - not the cheapest but you can trust them.
www.WarehouseExpress.com
Fast, efficient and easy to deal with - I get a lot of stuff here too.
http://www.farnellphotographiclab.co.uk
Here’s a proper, professional lab that will print your photos to the highest professional standards, by hand, at a great price. I’ve known them for 20 years and wouldn’t go anywhere else. Send stuff by email or post or if your local to Lancaster drop in and nick their tea and biscuits!
Friends of mine...have a look at their website, pay them a visit, spend some money!
Grizedale Mountain Bikes are at
www.grizedalemountainbikes.co.uk
Windermere canoe and kayak at
www.windermerecanoekayak.co.uk
Cumbria Tourism are at
www.golakes.co.uk
Highpoint mountaineering - John White is at
www.mountainguides.co.uk
Wilfs Cafe in Staveley, near Kendal is at
www.wilfs-cafe.co.uk
Workshop & Student Links
Some of my workshop friends and ex-students have gone on to produce some great work and are out there being creative, getting noticed and using their talent and I’m happy to link their websites here:
http://www.stevecrookphotography.com
GEAR...
I’ve used a lot of outdoor clothing and equipment over the years and in the end I’ve learned a few truths; You get what you pay for but above a certain level, a coat is a coat, a bag is a bag and a pair of boots is still just a pair of boots. Here’s my choices..
www.paramo.co.uk
www.brasher.co.uk
www.garmont.com
www.aiguillealpine.co.uk
www.theomm.com
www.lyon.co.uk
Camera bags from Lowepro at
www.lowepro.com
Other stuff from Cotswold Outdoors at
www.cotswoldoutdoors.com
Aquapac provide me with waterproof camera bags and cases - great stuff at great prices
www.aquapac.net
Organisations that I belong to include:
The Outdoor Writers & Photographers Guild
http://www.owg.org.uk/
The Fell & Rock Climbing Club
http://www.frcc.co.uk/