All Forum Comments
Comment by Aero posted on Step up rings - query at 21/09/2011 - 15:25
I take it all back. After a bit of computer housekeeping, Chrome now works as expected with my AOL account. I haven't had a chance to check its functionality with eBay feedback but suspect this problem has also been sorted. It seems a lot faster than Firefox on my netbook. Apologies, Google.
Al
Al
Comment by Aero posted on Google chrome at 17/09/2011 - 03:51
I tried Chrome on my netbook for a couple of weeks and it worked fine, with two exceptions: It didn't get on well with AOL Mail and it wouldn't let me leave feedback on eBay (the "submit feedback" button didn't work, although I had filled in all the ratings and comments). The problem may lie with the set-up of my netbook or Chrome but I couldn't be bothered looking into it and I'm back with Firefox.
Al
Al
Comment by Aero posted on Google chrome at 09/09/2011 - 13:31
For what it's worth (which isn't much), mine is marked Asahi Opt Co and assembled in Philippines, s/n 3742xxx. They're surprisingly competent little cameras but fetch so little money that I'll certainly be hanging on to mine. I'm sure it would do an excellent job at your niece's wedding, David.
Al
Al
Comment by Aero posted on MZ-M mystery at 19/08/2011 - 12:39
Minolta used the MC designation for some of its lenses but it could well mean something different here. These photos of the various mounts might give you an answer link
Good luck.
Al
Good luck.
Al
Comment by Aero posted on adapter ring for MEsuper at 04/08/2011 - 15:08
If you have time on your hands, it's worth checking out car boot sales and auctions. Old, solid tripods go for next to nothing, particularly at estate sales. I bought my unbranded (and underused) tripod from Jessops about 20 years ago and it's solid as a rock -- easily comparable to the Benbo in the video, although probably heavier. I'd be lucky to get £5 for it at an auction.
Al
Al
Comment by Aero posted on Cheap Tripod? at 02/08/2011 - 14:45
I you really want to give your P30t a treat, stick a PKA 35-105 on the front. It covers most of the range you'll want for day-to-day shooting and the quality is superb. Many have said it's as close to "prime" quality as you can get in a zoom, and I wouldn't disagree. The constant f3.5 aperture is fine for most situations. I sold mine a few years ago and have regretted it ever since. It's no lightweight, though. Mike-P had one for sale not long ago.
Al
Al
Comment by Aero posted on i just got given a pentax p30T at 26/07/2011 - 14:02
The real danger of people misspelling lens is that "lense" will end up as an acceptable variant in all the proper dictionaries before long. Dictionary compilers check written English from as many sources as possible and include any spellings or meanings (however wrong) that are in wide use in their revised editions.
This is why the incorrect definition of words such as "decimate" now appear as alternatives in many dictionaries -- blow me, I've just heard "decimate" used to mean "devastate" on Radio 4! Eventually, all words will come to mean whatever enough people want them to mean. Cats can be called dogs and red can mean blue.
Today's crop of journalists are among the worst offenders. How many times do you see them using that nonsense word proactive, when they just mean active (as opposed to passive).
I can't find a reputable dictionary (either US or UK) that uses the spelling "lense". Medical people are notoriously poor spellers. These Merriam-Webster medical chappies should stick to their specialism.
Rant over. Time for bed.
Al
This is why the incorrect definition of words such as "decimate" now appear as alternatives in many dictionaries -- blow me, I've just heard "decimate" used to mean "devastate" on Radio 4! Eventually, all words will come to mean whatever enough people want them to mean. Cats can be called dogs and red can mean blue.
Today's crop of journalists are among the worst offenders. How many times do you see them using that nonsense word proactive, when they just mean active (as opposed to passive).
I can't find a reputable dictionary (either US or UK) that uses the spelling "lense". Medical people are notoriously poor spellers. These Merriam-Webster medical chappies should stick to their specialism.
Rant over. Time for bed.
Al
Comment by Aero posted on Twitter spellings test at 16/07/2011 - 04:27
MarkTaylor wrote:
Unfortunately cheap commercial photo software doesn't come close to GIMP in terms of power. Unless you can afford some genuinely powerful commercial software - such as Adobe Lightroom - I'd recommend GIMP.
Rather than spending money on cheap software, I'd spend the money on a decent book to teach you how to use GIMP properly, such as this one.
That's interesting. As a long-time user of Serif PhotoPlus (and PS up to version 7), I'd be keen to hear of any advantages you find in Gimp over PhotoPlus. I'm always happy to learn.Unfortunately cheap commercial photo software doesn't come close to GIMP in terms of power. Unless you can afford some genuinely powerful commercial software - such as Adobe Lightroom - I'd recommend GIMP.
Rather than spending money on cheap software, I'd spend the money on a decent book to teach you how to use GIMP properly, such as this one.
Al
Comment by Aero posted on Gimp v painshop v serif at 11/07/2011 - 02:01
DoctorJeff wrote:
All you usually have to do is ring them for a registration number.
That will be ten minutes of sales pitch before you get your number.
Then you will get e-mails every day offering you more product to buy.
And, the regular phone calls asking how you are getting on (and do you want to upgrade?).
I actually bought some Serif stuff. I found that one package was actually painfully awkward to use (far worse than GIMP), took myself off their mailing list, told the next salesperson who phoned that I was not impressed, and asked not to be called again.
Then I got a patronising e-mail from their sale people telling me that new software could require some time to learn. At the time I was actually heading a software development project (World Class stuff, with some defence applications) and had about 25 years of computer use behind me. There was also a small matter of me teaching on HCI and other software topics - on BSc and Masters courses. So the next phone call I got was a case of me telling them exactly what I thought of their software, their company, and a very firm GOODBYE. It took the two more phone calles before they finally got the message.
They are harder to get rid of than Ashampoo.
There is other free software about, and you can always buy remaindered stuff - notably PSE - very cheaply.
Geoff
.. or you can register online by clicking through Community and Support>Product Registration. It's good policy not to give your phone number because they will call every now and agan trying to sell you something you don't want or need. Their emails are pretty harmless, though. There's a wealth of advice available on the company's user forum.wvbarnes wrote:
http://www.serif.com/FreeDownloads/
Nottinghma based Serif's PhotoPlus is excellent and here is a free version to try
Oh Yes, free Serif Software.http://www.serif.com/FreeDownloads/
Nottinghma based Serif's PhotoPlus is excellent and here is a free version to try
All you usually have to do is ring them for a registration number.
That will be ten minutes of sales pitch before you get your number.
Then you will get e-mails every day offering you more product to buy.
And, the regular phone calls asking how you are getting on (and do you want to upgrade?).
I actually bought some Serif stuff. I found that one package was actually painfully awkward to use (far worse than GIMP), took myself off their mailing list, told the next salesperson who phoned that I was not impressed, and asked not to be called again.
Then I got a patronising e-mail from their sale people telling me that new software could require some time to learn. At the time I was actually heading a software development project (World Class stuff, with some defence applications) and had about 25 years of computer use behind me. There was also a small matter of me teaching on HCI and other software topics - on BSc and Masters courses. So the next phone call I got was a case of me telling them exactly what I thought of their software, their company, and a very firm GOODBYE. It took the two more phone calles before they finally got the message.
They are harder to get rid of than Ashampoo.
There is other free software about, and you can always buy remaindered stuff - notably PSE - very cheaply.
Geoff
Al
Comment by Aero posted on Anyone using Gimp? at 10/07/2011 - 17:05
Al