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SDM Failure strikes again
Hi all, I read a while back that the 16 - 50 and 50 - 135mm lenses had a potential design fault in that they had too tightly packed electronics thus subject to overheating. This could of course affect capacitors holding their charge as designed. I've now sold my 300 F4 star lens for the mor...
Posted by wvbarnes on 24/03/2017 - 23:11
SDM Failure strikes again
After some posts last year I'm now convinced the issue does not lie with the SDM Motor in these lenses. I strongly suspect it points to a capacitor (or capacitors) on the circuit board, which need to be charged in order for the motor to operate. If the lenses are left unused for periods of time, t...
Posted by RayB on 28/03/2017 - 08:44
David Bailey Drama
I have seen it twice and its brilliant. Going to see it again. I think there was another photography documentary on before it started and there is that Britain in focus documentary as well.
Posted by screwdriver222 on 17/03/2017 - 18:10
David Bailey Drama
I saw the program first time around. A Spotmatic II was my first proper camera back in 1972. My boss who was keen on photography recommended it and even lent me the cash to buy it. A great bloke who sadly passed away a few months later
Posted by Jimd on 18/03/2017 - 18:16
Told off
i did say that pentax should be jumping on that bandwagon but that dont count if we dont discuss what other companys are doing and what our opinion of it then it is a waste of time saying to pentax you want this this and this like we should be making our point about third party lens why shoul...
Posted by stu62 on 17/03/2017 - 21:32
Spamming photos in the gallery
We've been at the NEC all day, back now. No need to generally report spam as we notice it just like everyone else does. Any delay is simply because we don't spend all our time on the forum. It'll all be sorted very soon.
Posted by johnriley on 18/03/2017 - 17:48
Need help with a photography quote
Hi All. I'm hoping someone can help me out. I heard a quote a few years back which stuck with me, but I can't remember who said it. I think it was Ansel Adams. My daughter wants to use it in an essay, but needs to reference it. The quote is (something like): "All of these places mean something: ...
Posted by Father Ted on 18/03/2017 - 22:06
No more digital cameras allowed in carry on baggage
Transferring planes in Middle East to Asia for holidays would also be a problem it seems. We would have to buy aluminium cases for hold use I guess. Pretty sure a Russian plane that went down was due to an explosion in the hold! On our December trip to Barbados for a cruise I was made to empt...
Posted by wvbarnes on 21/03/2017 - 17:53
No more digital cameras allowed in carry on baggage
As inconvenient as it is, I'd much rather be safe then sorry; or more likely, dead. I travel to the Middle East several times per year, and sadly security at most of their airports is appalling; as an example: I was late for my last flight back home; few smiles, and I got fast tracked through pas...
Posted by Mag07 on 21/03/2017 - 20:26
No more digital cameras allowed in carry on baggage
Since you are not supposed to back Lithium batteries in hold luggage I am not sure how you get around this. Obviously for a camera you can carry the batteries on with you, but not so practical for other electrical items. The danger of a Lithium battery fire in the hold is a serious one, probably gre...
Posted by Gwyn on 21/03/2017 - 20:49
No more digital cameras allowed in carry on baggage
The reports that I have seen do not include cameras within the definition of 'electronic devices'. They list laptops, tablets, e-readers, game consoles and very large phones. It's any electronic equipment other than smartphones, although some medical equipment will be allowed after special screening...
Posted by JohnX on 22/03/2017 - 08:34
No more digital cameras allowed in carry on baggage
Came back from Calgary last May and my K3 was tested for drugs! Everything else in the camera back was left untouched. The mind boggles!
Posted by walkeja on 22/03/2017 - 10:37
No more digital cameras allowed in carry on baggage
Came back from Calgary last May and my K3 was tested for drugs! Everything else in the camera back was left untouched. The mind boggles! I flew from the USA to Britain sometime in the 1980s, when there had been a number of bombs exploding in airliners. At Washington airport a security official took ...
Posted by OldTaffy on 22/03/2017 - 15:35
No more digital cameras allowed in carry on baggage
Came back from Calgary last May and my K3 was tested for drugs! Everything else in the camera back was left untouched. The mind boggles! I've had numerous cameras swabbed for explosives over the last few years, the first time it happened (I think with my big 645) I didn't know what they were doing s...
Posted by Jonathan-Mac on 23/03/2017 - 06:05
Cross county challenge
Having seen WaypointCharlie's excellent 'cross county' shot it occurred to me that there are many places where counties are separated by rivers. In my local case this is the Thames which separates Oxfordshire from Berkshire. I've posted one 'cross county' shot taken yesterday and another is incl...
Posted by PeterKR on 22/03/2017 - 15:42
What did you buy at the Photography Show?
That's the main thing with other brands....you need a bag of gold. Per Pound spent, I am yet to see/try better gear and I do have friends with all sorts of gear that drool over images from the K7+limiteds combos of one us. There is some absolutely beautiful, capable equipment out there; lighter, ...
Posted by Mag07 on 29/03/2017 - 09:16
To Goth or not to Goth
A good day at Whitby today. Rained early on but cleared up and sun out by 10am. Met up with David Trout at the abbey steps. Can't make Whitby tomorrow as have to drive to Warwick and back.
Posted by K10D on 22/04/2017 - 19:11
To Goth or not to Goth
Thank you all. What I like about that is, apart from the odd bit of plastic downpipe, the complete absence of modern intrusions such as TV aerials, satellite dishes, yellow lines etc! I did a little bit of retouching of several modern intrusions but not that much (a couple of aerials and downpipes!...
Posted by JAK on 23/04/2017 - 18:22
COMPUTER NERDS NEEDED.
It's possible to clone a whole drive, and move the contents to a new physical disk. There is a multitude of software it can be done with, free (with some restrictions) or paid - anywhere from 30-100 USD. Depending on where you are getting the new PC from, a shop may have a service to go with it bu...
Posted by Mag07 on 21/04/2017 - 11:01
universal battery charger
Good to hear you found something Dave. Now get out there and enjoy your 'van! We spent Tuesday night away in Friesland in ours. It was cold but the heater kept us toasty until the duvets took over. We were looking at houses up there over two days, and found a camper stop at a yacht harbour for the...
Posted by Gwyn on 27/04/2017 - 08:44
