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Cable or remote?
The cable allows you to auto-focus before shutter release. It is also lockable for Bulb explosure. IIRC, the IR remote doesn't allow for either, just shutter release. I use the "Hama Remote Control Release CA-1" cable on my GX10.
Posted by chirpy on 17/09/2007 - 16:18
The Slingshot Bags
Reviews of these bags are generally very positive but it hard to know exactly what will actually fit in each model. I have just upgraded to the K10d and need something bigger now. So I would like to house the K10d with 50-200 attached, 16-47 and 70-300, all Pentax lenses. Additionally I like to...
Posted by overbeyond on 21/09/2007 - 07:31
The Slingshot Bags
Tom, I have the Slingshot 200. These are some of the combinations that I fit in: A: K10D+grip+SMC-FA 24-90, SMC-DA 12-24, SMC-DA 50-200, SMC-F 50/f1.4, Lee 100mm filter pouch with 3 ND grads, Lee Foundation filter, 67mm and 77mm adapters, 4 SD cards, battery, Expodisc. And there's room for a kag...
Posted by MattMatic on 21/09/2007 - 08:27
The Slingshot Bags
I have the 200, too. I carry a K10D with battery grip and 50-200 attached. Three other lenses plus a 2x adapter, a set of extension tubes, an IR flash trigger and various cables and small bits. That leaves the top compartment free for whatever extra I need on that trip. I frequently wear it on...
Posted by lenscape on 21/09/2007 - 10:28
The Slingshot Bags
If you're looking for larger, I would recommend the 300. the only fault or irritation I have is with the waist belt. The belt is nice for getting all the extra weight off your shoulders but on short trips when I don't use them, they sort of bunch up in my back. Not bad, but can be a slight annoya...
Posted by amoringello on 26/09/2007 - 10:52
The Slingshot Bags
Thanks for the review. I was'nt aware it was a Lowepro bag. :? I have seen these and almost bought one several weeks back. I will go back for a second look. The price AUD$110 on that Aussie website stevejcoe posted sounds very reasonable, Thanks Steve :)
Posted by Clarky on 26/09/2007 - 11:23
The Slingshot Bags
Thanks for the review. I was'nt aware it was a Lowepro bag. :? I have seen these and almost bought one several weeks back. I will go back for a second look. The price AUD$110 on that Aussie website stevejcoe posted sounds very reasonable, Thanks Steve :) Glad to be of help, for your informatio...
Posted by stevejcoe on 26/09/2007 - 19:09
The Slingshot Bags
I've got a Slingshot 200 and although it's obviously capable of carrying quite a bit of gear, I've always felt that the way it holds a camera is a bit iffy. I know the camera isn't going to fall out but when the Slingshot is swung around onto your back the camera body would appear not to be supporte...
Posted by Flasharry on 27/09/2007 - 14:21
The Slingshot Bags
Oh dear I am the only one who hates my Slingshot 200. The quality of the internal dividers and velcro I found was terrible. With 4 lenses and my K10d, these dividers just do not cut it. 3 of the lenses are pancakes so they are not heavy. Mine has been heavily used over the last month travelling ar...
Posted by ChrisA on 30/09/2007 - 10:07
The Slingshot Bags
ChrisA, I wondered about making up a piece of cardboard split into sections and fitting tightly into the space of the bag, whether that would work. My lenses and flash are in their original pouches. Maybe I will get down and have a try. I do love the bag for its ability to be swung around fro...
Posted by SPB on 30/09/2007 - 10:59
The Slingshot Bags
I was going to get the Slingshot, however I understand it is easy to dump your kit out of it if not very careful !! You'd have to be pretty careless to let that happen - if you return the bag to your back without zipping up the compartment then stuff might fall out but it's no more likely with any o...
Posted by niblue on 05/10/2007 - 08:54
The Slingshot Bags
I have a pentax bag that I think is a rebadged slingshot 100. the k10 with grip and 16-45 barely fits. (the body makes doing the zipper up really snug). There's a little more room for a longer lens. I'll second that. However, it does focus what I take out! I can carry 50mm 1.4, 50-135, K10+grip w...
Posted by beakynet on 21/07/2008 - 15:52
Photographing Silver Jewellery
I think Clarky is right too, Don posted an inexpensive mini studio made out of a laundry basket or something a while back. Have a search for it - I'm sure you could improvise something similar and perhaps smaller. 50mm lens and a set of extension tubes and a robust tripod would be a good set up
Posted by gartmore on 25/09/2007 - 13:05
Photographing Silver Jewellery
I had a very successful shoot of some silver and pewter jewellery with my K10D, DA 18-55, a white piece of card, a home made reflector and the built in flash. The home made reflector allowed the flash to be used with the lens set to 55mm and to be 25-35mm from the subject. It was a very narrow ra...
Posted by Tyr on 25/09/2007 - 14:03
Photographing Silver Jewellery
I'll have to come back with instructions as scanned I can't guarantee that it will print the same on an other printer or that it will scan at the correct size. I have the dimensions written down just need to put it together with instructions.
Posted by Tyr on 27/09/2007 - 15:55
UK Based Courses (plus a general hello from me)
Hi all, I've been lurking on here for a little while - and finally post #1 arrives. I've been looking into what courses are available in the UK based around digital photography, and portrait photography in particular. I was just wondering if any of you have attended any courses and if any w...
Posted by AdamP on 25/09/2007 - 12:09
Image Manager
You could also try Extensis Portfolio. It handles much bigger databases of images. It really does organise images well and allows one to find any image fast. However it costs money. It uses Keywords and so on, it also has data fields for just about anything and everything to do with images. (EXIF...
Posted by SPB on 30/09/2007 - 12:20
Installing Katz-eye screen.
Ok, I plunged. I took the full option: optibrite and rule of thirds gridlines. T-w-o-h-u-n-d-e-r-e-d-w-o-w! d$ll$rs is been accounted for... :shock: Shure hope it's worth the effort. On a side note: I mailed Rachael of Katz Eye with the question if they could make a custom screen with only microp...
Posted by Pentaxke on 16/03/2008 - 16:43
Installing Katz-eye screen.
Katzeye also declined to make me one with a split-image only and no microprism ring. Disappointing since their website seems to imply they will make screens to order. Maybe they would reconsider if enough money was offered! I might ask again if I win the lottery. Some of the cheapo eBay screen...
Posted by iceblinker on 16/03/2008 - 17:09
Manfrotto
I use this one and find it nice and sturdy. I've also got a Giottos spare if it takes your fancy, brand new (unwanted star-letter prize) - it's the MH7302-720 model. But back to your original question, I like the Manfrotto head, serves me well with my 055ProB. Dan
Posted by Daniel Bridge on 28/09/2007 - 13:49
