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Buying from Japan
Memories came flooding back when I read this. Spent time in Kobe and Takamatsu in the mid sixties (OHMS) very well treated by the Japanese people. So polite and generous toward us.
Posted by takuman on 16/12/2022 - 10:34
Buying from Japan
...train journeys to suburb, so far out the train stations are marked only in Japanese characters... Brings back memories of a couple of business trips to Japan. Pity it was only a couple. ...in the mid sixties (OHMS) very well treated by the Japanese people. So polite and generous toward us. Same ...
Posted by Lubbyman on 16/12/2022 - 13:25
New film camera anyone ?
I have a 35mm film camera and its a Pentax, I can buy the latest film rolls but have to send them off for development even though I have the tanks and thermometers but the chemicals are too expensive as they were back in the mid late 1980s for home processing unless you had loads to do. contact she...
Posted by Flan on 20/12/2022 - 23:33
New film camera anyone ?
As someone who was a late 'convert' to DSLRS from my EOS33v I never thought i'd say this...BUT...I'll never go back to film...too expensive, inconvenient compared to Digital. I'd much rather Pentax spent its limited R&D resources on bolstering its DSLR range.
Posted by 1stEverPentax on 20/12/2022 - 23:57
Book feedback :)
So sorry to hear this, Gareth. I know I won't be alone in wishing you a speedy recovery. Thanks Kevin, Getting there now, I've been prescribed steroids now to help with my chest as it's pretty painful, especially in my upper back but I've got a day left on them and it's not really helped or got be...
Posted by cardiffgareth on 06/01/2023 - 19:46
A New Approach to Mirrorless for Pentax?
If I had the time, money and a driver (I don't think that lot would bungee to the back of my motorcycle...) I'd love to try "alternative processes". I'm still waiting for the darkroom at work to be cleared for use... they have had the air filtering system sitting in boxes in there for a very long ...
Posted by womble on 08/01/2023 - 20:55
Digital Cameras Back In Fashion?
Well, they are according to an article on the BBC website . It's an interesting read. Apparently young people have taken a liking to 'vintage' digital cameras. Some quotes: - "with every smartphone you buy, you can't take a bad shot almost." - "With older cameras you have to work with them a bit ...
Posted by Lubbyman on 06/02/2023 - 23:13
Digital Cameras Back In Fashion?
More like the realisation has dawned:roll:, that cool an hip film processing ain't as cheap as Digital:D:D:D So its now, "Surreal is my ancient digital sensor, its so cool, join and subscribe an hit the like button" Absolutely nothing wrong with older digital sensors may I add, but a new trend wi...
Posted by Flan on 06/02/2023 - 23:59
pentax da*300 f4
I cursed it for a long time and thought I had a lemon. Then I remembered that I'd put a slim skylight filter on it to protect the front element (which IS perilously close to the front). Now that I remove it prior to use it has proved to be an excellent lens. Bokeh isn't always something to write hom...
Posted by davidwozhere on 17/02/2023 - 00:30
There I go again
There are patterns of events that occur from time to time, at least to me, such that I'm not surprised when a pattern occurs. One of these is that I can never find what I'm looking for if I'm looking for it, and 'it' will be found at a later date when I'm looking for something else. A variant ...
Posted by LongTimeLurker on 04/03/2023 - 23:58
camera for left (single) handed
Hi everyone Anyone has heard of a camera suitable for a single (left) handed person? Zoom and focus/shutter release to be on the left side. Any make; lighter the better. Most likely there is no such camera... Please suggest if reliable modifications can be made to an existing one :) Thank...
Posted by gibis on 16/03/2023 - 09:38
camera for left (single) handed
It shouldn't be too difficult to make something work. You'd have to control 2 things, focus, and shutter release. Everything else can be set beforehand. So, you need a wired or wireless remote that could be attached/glued/gaffer taped to an off-camera flash bracket, for example. AFAIK wired releases...
Posted by Mannesty on 16/03/2023 - 16:56
camera for left (single) handed
Wasn't there talk of Ricoh going down the route of other camera manufacturers and building kit to order, some time back? If this came to fruition, this could be a gap in the market for them to exploit!!:D:D
Posted by MHOL190246 on 18/03/2023 - 10:28
camera for left (single) handed
Wasn't there talk of Ricoh going down the route of other camera manufacturers and building kit to order, some time back? If this came to fruition, this could be a gap in the market for them to exploit!!:D:D Exploit... is the correct word. I have health problems and disabilities, anything to help or ...
Posted by Spad on 18/03/2023 - 12:36
camera for left (single) handed
The Pentax Q can be used left and single handed. Although it's a right handed camera, it's small enough that the most important controls for shooting can be reached with the fingers of the left hand while holding it with the left hand. Here's what it look like: And just to prove it, here's a...
Posted by Lubbyman on 18/03/2023 - 16:00
?? insurance ??
Brain picking time: Do you insure your photo equipment and, if so, how? Do you cover it with your household contents insurance or buy separate cover elsewhere? I am mindful that as I get back into photography, I am spending more on kit and (always) tempted to spend even more on new fancy kit! A f...
Posted by GrumpyGrandPa on 25/03/2023 - 16:41
Wacom tablet
A few years ago I damaged the second finger on my right hand and find now that it gets sore after using a computer mouse for a bit, so I dusted off my Wacom medium tablet to give it another go instead. The last time I set it up for the iMac I had to set up a new user account and migrate all my files...
Posted by RobL on 01/04/2023 - 18:21
LCE Cheltenham - Closed Down
My dad used to buy lots of used gear from Cheltenham LCE back in the 70's and 80's. Of course there was also Will R Rose in those days more or less opposite... I believe the LCE in Salisbury where I used to live has also closed, again in a prime location but probably due to rents and rates being ...
Posted by LindsayP on 18/05/2023 - 09:40
Exactly the right photo
as much as the Lomo "hipster" element bugs me (although they have done a good job in helping film come back into favour) their "Don't Think Just Shoot" motto (which is also printed on the backing paper of their 120 film) is pretty good advice. one reason i tend not to delete (digital) shots is be...
Posted by laurencea on 20/05/2023 - 23:00
Exactly the right photo
...one reason i tend not to delete (digital) shots is because it may look rubbish on the back of the camera, but, in time, it will have a different meaning. it was that moment, caught forever, faults and all. A good strategy and good advice. So many times in the past I waited with eager anticipation...
Posted by Defragged on 21/05/2023 - 03:45
