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100-Year-Old Negatives Discovered in Block of Ice in Antarctica
I recommend you all read South. Shackleton's account of the trip. Agree completely, the Ross Sea party section at the back covers the likely expedition recorded in these photos. As to digital storage, spinning hardrives aren't safe (they can and do fail without warning), you need a RAID array fo...
Posted by johnha on 01/01/2014 - 19:12
New Year's Resolutions for Photographers
Just had an email from PortraitPro with what seems a reasonable set of new year resolutions... "This year I will... Inhale, Exhale, Shoot This is a handy little tip for reducing shake. Breathe in normally, slightly depress the shutter button and then, about half way through your exhale, take...
Posted by bforbes on 03/01/2014 - 22:37
Police Bullying
But, the photographer played him. If the police officer had not acted as a complete a$$, the photographer would not have acted the way he did. Most of the time, when people are "pushed", they "push" back.
Posted by pentaxian450 on 08/01/2014 - 17:46
Police Bullying
But, the photographer played him. If the police officer had not acted as a complete a$$, the photographer would not have acted the way he did. Most of the time, when people are "pushed", they "push" back. But he didn't just push back. He was consciously playing him, knowing he was recording it, ...
Posted by Blythman on 08/01/2014 - 17:49
Police Bullying
Well, for sheer bullying the sergeant in this topic is a clear winner, but if you are looking for police stupidity of a truly awe inspiring degree, you need look no further. Video footage has emerged online of the moment a police community support officer was arrested for drink-driving - by...
Posted by Sdeve on 10/01/2014 - 11:33
Aurora activity
It so happens I'm off to Northumberland tonight (weds) and intending to travel back tomorrow. Sounds like I might be staying in Northumberland longer than planned! Skies are clear also according to current forcast. Many thanks for the heads up Gwyn. Paul
Posted by PaulEvans on 08/01/2014 - 10:44
Aurora activity
does current activity levels. They tweet warnings or it's possible to sign up for warning emails too. My other half is really keen to see an aurura, and she's down south currently, so there's bound to be a good display before she gets back... I'm hoping there'll be something still going on for...
Posted by R o b on 08/01/2014 - 12:45
London Tube pics from 70s and 80s
Old shots like this, with their rekindling of personal memories and insight back into the past, will always hold a value and fascination that stands up in spite of the technology involved - in this case the particular film grain and the tones of the colours add to the history as well. As a set I ...
Posted by McGregNi on 10/01/2014 - 10:27
London Tube pics from 70s and 80s
These are all quite appalling.... I would sooner look at paint drying! :mrgreen: Oddly the photo that stopped me dead in my tracks, because I'd never seen bokeh like it in the 70's was at a Cartier Bresson Exhibition and was taken on a train. If I'd known what lens he used I would have boug...
Posted by gartmore on 10/01/2014 - 15:17
Pentax Brotherhood
In the case of Andrew's camera it was front focussing quite a lot on all lenses we tried. In a case like this it is relatively easy to adjust using the 'AF Fine Adjustment' option in the camera menu, assuming of course that this allows enough adjustment to correct the issue. We had to go to -10 on...
Posted by davidstorm on 12/01/2014 - 15:26
Pentax Brotherhood
Ricehigh has a quick way of adjusting the AF... http://ricehigh.blogspot.com/2012/01/focus-adjust-k-5-and-pentax-af-lenses.html --
Posted by Algernon on 12/01/2014 - 16:28
Source of APS film
If he resists the lure of digital, 35mm film is much more widely available and second hand compact 35mm cameras are practically given away for free on ebay, including some really fantastic models that would have cost an arm and a leg back in the day!
Posted by Pentaxophile on 14/01/2014 - 13:34
Source of APS film
If he resists the lure of digital, 35mm film is much more widely available and second hand compact 35mm cameras are practically given away for free on ebay, including some really fantastic models that would have cost an arm and a leg back in the day! That sounds like an easier technological leap to ...
Posted by Aero on 14/01/2014 - 13:42
The state of the high street photographic trade near you
I have one in my local town centre and I used them a few times for everything BUT Pentax gear - they'd order in if you begged, but didn't stock it. I stopped using them after arriving at the shop one evening, 10 minutes before their advertised closing time, to buy something that they had in stock. T...
Posted by RayB on 15/01/2014 - 15:33
The state of the high street photographic trade near you
Of the places I visit regularly the picture is almost exclusively LCE ! Cheltenham has a good LCE, the guys are pretty knowledgable and helpful. They have some new Pentax stuff and the odd bit of second hand from time to time (I suspect they buy some of it in knowing that a certain local mug will...
Posted by LennyBloke on 16/01/2014 - 13:29
What a mistake - the poor Pentax K-3 manual
I've not got a K-3, but quickly looking at the PDF Manual it looks very poor and hopefully they will issue a bigger one shortly. It's only 112 pages so a lot must have been left out. Catch in Focus and White Balance settings spring out straight away as not being covered properly plus obviously a ...
Posted by Algernon on 18/01/2014 - 11:52
Deal or no deal
The annoying thing about US State and local taxes is that you can't claim them back, afaik, when you leave the country. US citizens can claim VAT back on purchases made in Europe, so it seems very unfair to me. Someone did say to me if you can prove you don't live in the state you can get the ite...
Posted by Gwyn on 18/01/2014 - 10:20
Deal or no deal
The annoying thing about US State and local taxes is that you can't claim them back, afaik, when you leave the country. US citizens can claim VAT back on purchases made in Europe, so it seems very unfair to me. Someone did say to me if you can prove you don't live in the state you can get the ite...
Posted by Gamka on 18/01/2014 - 12:17
This has upset the fanboys
Fanboy or not I do think it's a marketing mistake. I agree. Pentax is a small brand, but it has a lot more traction than Ricoh as a camera manufacturer. And they redact the Pentax history at their peril. It was completely ridiculous to put the Ricoh logo on the back of the K-3 - at a stroke i...
Posted by ChrisA on 18/01/2014 - 10:40
This has upset the fanboys
Brand loyalty also exists in the factory and design departments. They may loose focus or start to care less about their product. It may also work the other way of course :) Taping up the name on your gear Gary? :shock: seems a bit extreme and almost like you're ashamed of it. Or is it just that yo...
Posted by Darkmunk on 18/01/2014 - 13:33
