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Retailer Advice
Just noticed this morning that SRS are the lowest. I hope they don't go back up in the next two weeks
Posted by Jimd on 17/02/2012 - 08:02
Retailer Advice
Bought from all 4, my order of preference is:- SRS Parks Wex Pixmania I have had good service from the first three. I particularly like SRS's included 2 year warranties and their free postage for Forum members. Slight reservations about Pixmania. Last item I bought from their UK site a...
Posted by Ed110 on 19/02/2012 - 00:07
Half Day Bag?
I'm looking for a new camera bag, preferably a back pack, that I can take on walks or half days out with my dslr and an additonal lens. I have a lowepro sling-shot, but don't find it that comfortable to be honest, and have looked at the smaller sized lowepro flipside and fastpacks. Any recomm...
Posted by AndrewA on 19/02/2012 - 21:48
Ansell Adams 110th birthday
Ansell Adams was born in 1902 on 20th February. He was born in San Francisco and was largely home schooled after being expelled from several schools. In 1916 he was given a Kodak Box Brownie for a family holiday in Yosemite. By the late 1920s his photos were selling so well he gave up plans to be a...
Posted by Gwyn on 20/02/2012 - 15:31
Focus on Imaging 2012
Hello, I was thinking of attending the Focus on Imagine exhibition at the NEC in Birmingham in March. After performing a search of the listed trade stands I noticed Pentax are not listed as attending. I am looking to expand my Lens Range and I'm also interested in getting an alternative tri...
Posted by Yecora99 on 20/02/2012 - 20:26
Focus on Imaging 2012
Some of the various retailers do "show offers" £10 £20 off tripod heads, tripods etc... Really it's sometimes just luck, but atleast you can try/test item/'s out.
Posted by col55555ine on 20/02/2012 - 20:42
Focus on Imaging 2012
I saved about £100 on my K5 last year, based on then the market price.... I'm hoping this year for a good deal on a lens (or two!). But you have to shop around - and don't assume that the price shown is the best they can do!
Posted by MartynUK on 20/02/2012 - 21:01
Lightweight tripod or no tripod?
Hi all I've been struggling with a dicky back so could do with saving weight on longer walks. I've got the heavy end tied up (Manfrotto 075B, which I suspect could double up as an axle stand) and have a flexible tripod (an old Benbo which confuses the hell out of me) but both are substantial lum...
Posted by mattie on 23/02/2012 - 21:34
Lightweight tripod or no tripod?
The second one you to link to can only hold 1.5kg, which isn't enough. If you have a bad back you need a tripod which gets to be as tall as possible for you so you are not bending over it all the time. Using the centre column increases height but reduces stability. Have you looked at the red ...
Posted by Gwyn on 23/02/2012 - 21:53
Lightweight tripod or no tripod?
Have you ruled out a monopod? Also it's possible to use the old sniper trick if there are trees or posts around: wind a strap around it tightly and use the knot as an anchor. See Day of the Jackal (not the execrable Bruce Willis remake tragedy!) for a practical demonstration :P Second the comme...
Posted by Spaceman_Spiff on 24/02/2012 - 02:23
Lightweight tripod or no tripod?
Ta all for comments, I'll look into a few of the suggestions and see which looks preferable. I'm really after something that serves as an 'emergency' tripod, such that I can take a single camera and lens in a toploader-style case and not add double the weight when including a tripod. I apprec...
Posted by mattie on 28/02/2012 - 09:23
Lightweight tripod or no tripod?
I've gradually come to similar conclusions. Horses for courses, and thankfully this particular horse won't cost me the shirt off my back, if you can stand the cliched metaphors.
Posted by mattie on 08/03/2012 - 13:22
Lightweight tripod or no tripod?
I started a similar thread back in the summer. I ended up buying the already mentioned Hama Mini Traveller Pro £16 Amazon, (much to the disdain of some members.) Have to say its been all over the highlands, chucked about in the back of cars etc etc... and still going strong. Also fits perfectly a...
Posted by Dodge69 on 08/03/2012 - 16:48
Lightweight tripod or no tripod?
Hi Mattie, You've had numerous responses on the equipment and weight options available, I'd like to consider a different aspect. The strain on the back depends partly on how that load is carried. Having a balanced load with the heaviest items close to your body makes a lot of difference to comfor...
Posted by kea828 on 01/02/2015 - 12:43
Is this a game change?
One hand under the lens, supporting the camera and turning the focusing ring. The other holding the right edge of the camera, ready to press the shutter release. The added stability bonus is pressing the camera to the face to look through the viewfinder. However, given SR, the K-01 for example sh...
Posted by johnriley on 04/03/2012 - 09:07
Which is the best mode
Hi David, The KR is excellent at 800 ISO and not bad at 1600 unless you are doing very big enlargements over A3. the built in flash is like most such cameras poor. Do remember to change the shake reduction to off if you choose to use your tripod. Click away and have fun. I use the aperture ...
Posted by wvbarnes on 28/02/2012 - 13:40
Which is the best mode
Just a point to note, the white wall may well fool the metering, so as Bill says, spot metering off of her face would be your best option. Also, unless you can bounce the inbuilt flash, ensue she is some distance from the wall or you will get a lovely shadow showing. You may also want to conside...
Posted by beakynet on 28/02/2012 - 14:01
I can't find the sign.
Just stopped form a wee tea break and thought I'd relate events earlier on this morning. Roughly about 8.30am and my wife and I are outside, I'm chopping logs the wife is supervising and telling me where I'm going wrong! Car pulls up and out jumps a chap wearing DPM cammo gear .."scuse me are you ...
Posted by chunky on 03/03/2012 - 11:02
Recommendations for external HDD enclosure
Depending on the age and spec of your motherboard, you might want to consider USB 3.0. I recently purchased an external HDD enclosure equipped with USB 3.0 from Maplin and have been impressed by the quality of construction and performance The price is not unreasonable, IMHO, but I have seen what a...
Posted by prsjnb on 04/03/2012 - 17:46
Corel Paint Shop Pro X2 - worth persevering with?
A couple of years ago I took a punt on X2 Ultimate when it was on Amazon at a ridiculously low price, the learning curve was quite steep for me - but probably no steeper than it would have been with another package. Everything I've wanted to do has been possible with X2, with the exception of focus-...
Posted by LennyBloke on 10/03/2012 - 16:54
