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Sunday, March 18
March 18th : KSP Refresh
by
Keith
on Sun 18 Mar 2012 20:46 GMT
Things need a re-fresh every once in a while and the time as come to say goodbye to KSP in its current guise. An all new KSP website will be along shortly… more »
Sunday, March 11
March 11th : For Sale
by
Keith
on Sun 11 Mar 2012 23:29 GMT
KSP is looking to jump ship no, not to the darkside, but over to FX. That being the case, I’ve some kit to go to make way for the new stuff… Camera first which is the Nikon D300. This has been my main body now for 4 years, having moved over from my D2x. The D300 is a totally solid and dependable bit of kit with the added advantage of the pop-up commander flash and the light-weight form factor. Having bought it from new, I’ve shot c. 53k images with it without a single failure – well, without a single failure that was down to the camera! I have the power grip (MB-D10) as well but I might just keep that in case I find a nice D700 to use as a second body until the true D700 upgrade comes on the market – discuss!?! To avoid any disappoint regarding the condition of the D300 I’m going to be quite harsh and class it has around Excellent++ although the only real signs of use being some marks on the rubberised grip and a slight ‘polishing’ on the card door. The camera comes with the original body cap, Nikon D300 strap, battery and charger, leads, manual and is boxed. In addition, I have the byThom Complete Guide to the Nikon 300 which is an e-book and Field Guide. Lens next and btw, all these are in really nice condition – somewhere around Mint – to Excellent ++ I’d say. There are only the very light signs of use with no scratches nor marks on either the body of the lens and non (obviously) on any of the optics. All filters will be removed but all lens are complete with front and back caps as well as lens hoods and original boxes – except for the 35-70mm which has no box. AF Nikkor 85mm f1.8 D. This is a cracking, light-weight portrait (mid range telephoto on DX DSLRs) lens reckoned by some to deliver result within a whisker of its (considerably) dearer f1.4 sibling. Good bokeh and shallow depth of field means it’s good for separating subjects from backgrounds. AF-S Nikkor 12-24mm f4 DX G IF-ED wide angle zoom. My bread and butter wide angle said to be as sharp as prime 24mm wide angles. The DOF even when being used wide open is little short of amazing. Light-weight and steller, there’s nothing not to like about this lens so no surprise that it’s been my standard wide zoom since switching to digi. I’ve shot more images with this lens than virtually any other lens I use with results going up to A2 poster size no bother. AF Nikkor 35-70mm f2.8 D standard zoom. The ‘must have’ mid range zoom from a while back before the new 28-70mm and now the 24-70mm became the new kids on the block. Stunningly sharp and highly portable this compact zoom delivers image still so sharp it’s scary. It has a very handy macro facility too which is why I’ve retained it until now. There is some slight dust visible within the lens as common with this push-pull design. AF-S 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 DX G VR IF-ED 10x zoom. Nikon’s ‘go anywhere, one size fits all knock-about’ glass for DX sensors cameras comes with the added benefit of VR. It even does half decent macro shots too. Many DX shooters only lens and a solid and dependable performer when going light is a must. AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f2.8D IF-ED wide angle zoom. The wide angle lens that was so good even Nikon couldn’t kill off is now back by popular demand! Another super sharp wide angle which was selling for up to £1500 second hand a year of so ago until Nikon relented and reinstated it into their line-up. To tell you the truth, I’m not sure this is a good move selling this lens – I might just keep it and not bother with the 14-24mm latest incarnation. Prices next then folks…
Delivery will be by Royal Mail Special Delivery with actual costs charged on top of the above prices. And finally a single shot visual… For Sale – D300 then right to left AF Nikkor 85mm f1.8 D, AF-S Nikkor 12-24mm f4 DX G ED wide angle zoom, AF Nikkor 35-70mm f2.8 D, AF-S 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 DX G ED zoom and AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f2.8 ED wide angle zoom
Sunday, March 4
March 4th : Flash Harry
by
Keith
on Sun 04 Mar 2012 08:36 GMT
Ok, it’s warm(ish) and wet this weekend (good training opportunity…) but there’s been some good bright sunny days here in the Peak and TBH the crags aren’t in bad shape given its still only (very) early March. I’m still in bouldering mode yet (just) which I’m totally enjoying and it’ll be good for my climbing later in the season. It's also thrown up the possibility of grabbing the odd shot or two. And many of those that I’ve taken this year I've had to throw some flash into the mix... more »
Monday, February 6
Feb 7th: The Art of Sliding…
by
Keith
on Mon 06 Feb 2012 22:58 GMT
When all the weather forecasts agree you know there’s an inevitably about what is coming around the corner. And so it was last weekend when, at mid afternoon on Saturday, the snow duly arrived; bang on time. As we all know, snow is slippy stuff and by and large it’s great for sliding on – wicked if you’re a skier, boarder or sledger; not so good if you’re a biker or a motorist though... more »
Tuesday, January 17
Tuesday, January 3
Monday, December 19
Last Orders Please…
by
Keith
on Mon 19 Dec 2011 21:00 GMT
We’re almost there now but if you’re still mulling over last minute Xmas goodies we’re still shipping stuff right down to the wire! The last date for guaranteed First Class delivery from the PO is Tuesday 20th so bash the orders through and we’ll get them out! more »
Thursday, November 3
V-Publishing pull gong in Banff Fest…
by
Keith
on Thu 03 Nov 2011 23:03 GMT
Congrats to V-Publishing for winning best guidebook in the 2012 Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival – awesome result! I got an ‘out of office’ back from John Coefield, Vertebrate Publishing’s Publications Manager, a couple of days back and now I know where he is - living it up in Banff with a gong under his arm! more »
Tuesday, November 1
Nov 1st: Tom, Dick and Harry in howling gaff…
by
Keith
on Tue 01 Nov 2011 23:11 GMT
KSP HQ (lol…) has been in shipping mode now for a while with copies of Climbing 2012 hitting the mail sacks daily. However, and in a rare moment of reflection, I did notice a howling gaff in the Bandits at Dinbren article posted on-line on my website… more »
Sunday, October 30
Oct 30th: Parkour in the Park…
by
Keith
on Sun 30 Oct 2011 11:16 GMT
Parkour in very much an in-vogue activity at the moment, amongst certain groups that is. Last Friday, I had the opportunity to check-out the local scene and photo some young guns down in one of Sheffield’s city Park. It was nearly dusk when we kicked-off and time was limited but enthusiasm and energy was seriously high… more »
Sunday, October 2
Hiding from the heat at Sean’s Roof…
by
Keith
on Sun 02 Oct 2011 09:56 BST
So at the 11th hour we get what must have been the hottest day of the year on 1st Oct! The un-seasonally high daytime temperatures followed by overnight dips give us a mass of soggy, gopping wet crags all last week. Just what we all wanted ahead of the weekend… more »
Saturday, September 24
Friday, September 16
And the winner to this year’s ‘Be in My Calendar’ Competition is…
by
Keith
on Fri 16 Sep 2011 23:05 BST
Cue drum roll… Folks, please give it up for Craig Bailey, the winner of this year’s UKClimbing ‘Be in my Calendar’ Competition… more »
Friday, August 12
Steve Rides the Shovel Head…
by
Keith
on Fri 12 Aug 2011 01:05 BST
I’ve been in calendar mode for a good month now and a couple of weekends back I dragged Steve Mac and Mark Busby up to the Lakes for some pixs. I’ve always had a soft spot for the Lakes and Steve has too it seems. We had two days and figured two venues in different valleys would be cool. The weather wasn’t awesome as we went past Kendal so we figured that a low lying, easy access crag would be a good choice. I suggested Raven Crag, Langdale and Steve agreed; the question was would Steve fancy the ripe plums on offer?... more »
Thursday, August 11
Giant’s Highway…
by
Keith
on Thu 11 Aug 2011 00:28 BST
Climbing into thermals, thick oversuit and wellies in the middle of the flippin’ hottest day for ages was more than a mare! Thankfully, the short walk over to the cave entrance was quick and as soon as we got there we lit-up and dived straight in. The cold blast that blew our way was real sweet – heaven in fact… more »
Monday, July 4
Sunday, July 3
Friday, July 1
World Cup comes to Sheff…
by
Keith
on Fri 01 Jul 2011 23:58 BST
A little kid walking through the green and leafy west end suburb/parklands of Sheffield asks his mum “Hey mum, what’s that big red tent doing there – is it a circus”? Mum, sage that she is, answers, “That’s the World Cup son – it’s here in Sheffield this coming weekend”. “No way, you mean the bouldering world cup - right mum”? “Right!” says mum. Kids are smart these days… more »
Thursday, June 30
Pssst, wanna be in my calendar?…
by
Keith
on Thu 30 Jun 2011 06:55 BST
It’s time for the ‘Be in my Calendar Competition’ again as UKClimbing are sponsoring a page in Climbing:2012. We want YOU to feature in your finest kit and cut a lean, mean figure on the UKClimbing page. You should know the score by now; answer a few simple questions and then stand by and wait for Keith to call you to arrange the calendar shoot... more »
Tuesday, June 14
Up the Devil’s Arse…
by
Keith
on Tue 14 Jun 2011 23:30 BST
Peak Cavern in Castleton proudly proclaims itself to be the Devil’s Arse. Last Sunday, as ongoing prep for our forthcoming wee caving trip, we duly entered said Devil’s Arse with a clutch of sacs of camera kit with the specific intention of testing some new electronic wizardry and filling a card full of images… more »
Saturday, June 11
Night (Light) School…
by
Keith
on Sat 11 Jun 2011 10:20 BST
For the last few weeks of so I’ve been prepping-up ready for a wee trip underground. Obviously, I’ll be dragging my cameras along as well – just to make life more ‘interesting’ - so I’ve been wrestling with a whole sack-full of how-to questions.. more »
Thursday, May 12
Saturday, May 7
Thursday, April 21
One Down, More to Come?…
by
Keith
on Thu 21 Apr 2011 22:44 BST
Spain is where it all seems to be going down these days. Adam Ondra has been a regular in the news recently but this week it’s Chris Sharma’s turn. Hot off the press is the news that Chris has just made the first ascent of his long term project at the Laboratory, Margalef, First Round, First Minute… more »
Tuesday, March 15
Back to the Future
by
Keith
on Tue 15 Mar 2011 23:13 GMT
Several years back I had a quick early season visit to the old skool climbing mecca that is Siurana. I’m off back there this week, to get some new images, (hopefully) mop-up some outstanding business and to check-out some of new nu skool venues. Whilst packing, I pondered the changes that had occurred since my last visit... more »
Sunday, February 27
Best of a Bad Day…
by
Keith
on Sun 27 Feb 2011 22:33 GMT
A fickle thing isn’t it the weather! Two day ago the forecast was for a wall-to-wall sunshine weekend in the Pennines, sadly, it turned out a little different than that. Almscliff was to be the venue and bouldering the game. Well we went and we saw and we left – for Malham… more »
Sunday, February 20
Cabin Fever…
by
Keith
on Sun 20 Feb 2011 23:14 GMT
Woke yesterday to find an inch of wet snow covering the ground; winter, it appeared, was back. Today was no better either; Stanage area was covered in around 2 inches of the white stuff – very wet, white stuff it was too. Inside was the only way forward - for (another) training session… more »
Sunday, January 9
Just lovin’ the (winter) light …
by
Keith
on Sun 09 Jan 2011 22:52 GMT
Amidst the grim winter weather here in the Peak we get an occasional burst of brilliance – a shaft of sunlight blasting through the clear air it’s looks nothing if not magical. The trick, as ever, is to be in the right place at the right time and this weekend the right place was Stanage and the right time was the evening ‘golden hour’. more »
Golden Egg morphs Clifftop Boulders to Ticket Only
by
Keith
on Sun 09 Jan 2011 00:42 GMT
Whilst most folks were doing Crimball John Fulwood was out havin’ it on Peak Grit. From under the noses of all, John nailed Golden Egg (Font 7c+) at the former off the beaten track venue that is Clifftop Boulders down in the Cratclife area. more »
Monday, December 20
Saturday, November 20
Back to the Future…
by
Keith
on Sat 20 Nov 2010 17:58 GMT
At the last minute I turned the car out to the Peak rather than heading inside for a wall session and I’m glad I did. The days that are laden full of expectancy can so often fail to deliver. Conversely, days that are ‘obviously’ going to be rubbish turn out to be totally the opposite. Today was a case in point… more »
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