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Comment by Algernon posted on Turnaround Times for lens repairs at Pentax FR at 09/08/2015 - 10:50
There's probably an adapter for the pentacon 4/300. Pentacon bayonet female (or is it a screw fitting) down to Pentax K (same as the end of a Pentax lens.
The Spotmeter 5 looks great. Probably worth putting on Ebay as an International sale from £99. I'm sure real collectors will want it.
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The Spotmeter 5 looks great. Probably worth putting on Ebay as an International sale from £99. I'm sure real collectors will want it.
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Comment by Algernon posted on Lx & mx collection. Help required.. at 07/08/2015 - 17:24
microlight2010 wrote:
Another vote for the 55-300 here; performance is very good throughout the range. The DA version has a good deep hood supplied. If you don't mind a plastic mount, losing the quick-shift focus and the hood, then the DAL version would be a cheaper option.
Another vote for the 55-300mm, but make sure it's the full version not the cheapy plastic. Another vote for the 55-300 here; performance is very good throughout the range. The DA version has a good deep hood supplied. If you don't mind a plastic mount, losing the quick-shift focus and the hood, then the DAL version would be a cheaper option.
The QUICK-SHIFT focus is a big essential with any tele lens.
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Comment by Algernon posted on 70-300mm lens, should I go for it? at 07/08/2015 - 08:41
That's the first time I've ever seen a case for a Spotmeter V. Could be valuable to a keen collector. Sell it separately if the meter isn't in mint condition.
The Weston looks like a II or III too old really to be worth more than a fiver.
I've got two of the Pentax alloy cases worth about £20 each.
Top case even today providing all the dividers are there.
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The Weston looks like a II or III too old really to be worth more than a fiver.
I've got two of the Pentax alloy cases worth about £20 each.
Top case even today providing all the dividers are there.
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Comment by Algernon posted on Lx & mx collection. Help required.. at 06/08/2015 - 17:25
There was a forum where Canikon togs were complaining about how poor their cameras were at tracking birds and some suggestions of better techniques. I thought I'd bookmarked it, but can't find it at present.
If AF is a problem just use MF Practise on a few sparrows like this man has with a Sony NEX-7 and 300 to 800mm lenses He's got focus-peaking, but Pentax has a beep.......
https://www.flickr.com/photos/124733969@N06/sets/72157644803992747
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If AF is a problem just use MF Practise on a few sparrows like this man has with a Sony NEX-7 and 300 to 800mm lenses He's got focus-peaking, but Pentax has a beep.......
https://www.flickr.com/photos/124733969@N06/sets/72157644803992747
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Comment by Algernon posted on b&h take on K-3ii at 06/08/2015 - 10:37
Ha! Ha! Only Ricoh could do it! ...... Two shots taken with a Nikon D810
You are not allowed to post Nikon D810 shots here...... but to a Pentax Marketing Site is OK
Interesting what he said about a fixed non-zoom being about as much use as a sausage
The wildlife shots are nice and sharp, but not as good as the one's I linked to which still shows it's not just the equipment
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You are not allowed to post Nikon D810 shots here...... but to a Pentax Marketing Site is OK
Interesting what he said about a fixed non-zoom being about as much use as a sausage
The wildlife shots are nice and sharp, but not as good as the one's I linked to which still shows it's not just the equipment
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Comment by Algernon posted on b&h take on K-3ii at 05/08/2015 - 13:05
It's unlikely that on older lenses that a UV Filter wouldn't have been taken into account at the time of the lens design.
Some lenses such as the Tamron 500mm f/8 CAT show a big improvement in sharpness with the correct Tamron 82mm front filter see ........
http://forum.fourthirdsphoto.com/threads/18954-Tamron-SP-500mm-f8-0
Also quote from another post in that thread........
"FWIW, my Tokina AT-X 300/2.8 is equipped with a 112 mm front filter that was supplied with the lens when it once was new. In the manual for the lens it specifically says that the front (and rear) filters should be mounted at all times for best performance."
The Tiffen Haze -1 certainly improves contrast and sharpness on distant views.
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Some lenses such as the Tamron 500mm f/8 CAT show a big improvement in sharpness with the correct Tamron 82mm front filter see ........
http://forum.fourthirdsphoto.com/threads/18954-Tamron-SP-500mm-f8-0
Also quote from another post in that thread........
"FWIW, my Tokina AT-X 300/2.8 is equipped with a 112 mm front filter that was supplied with the lens when it once was new. In the manual for the lens it specifically says that the front (and rear) filters should be mounted at all times for best performance."
The Tiffen Haze -1 certainly improves contrast and sharpness on distant views.
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Comment by Algernon posted on Protection Filters at 05/08/2015 - 08:33
fritzthedog wrote:
Carl
Ebay you can't miss-em jambodog6a wrote:
Has anyone tried any of these cheap gimbal heads for about £50
If so are they any good
Stan J
Did you mean to provide a link Stan?Has anyone tried any of these cheap gimbal heads for about £50
If so are they any good
Stan J
Carl
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Comment by Algernon posted on Gimble heads at 04/08/2015 - 18:42
More ammunition. There is a link in his first post to.......
http://photo-forum.net/bg/index.php?APP_ACTION=USER_IMAGES&USER_ID=82614&ORDER=R...
BIF with a humble K200D.......
http://photo-forum.net//i/1295471
I wish my guitar would play some decent tunes. Maybe it's because it's only a Fender ........ Would a Gibson play better!
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http://photo-forum.net/bg/index.php?APP_ACTION=USER_IMAGES&USER_ID=82614&ORDER=R...
BIF with a humble K200D.......
http://photo-forum.net//i/1295471
I wish my guitar would play some decent tunes. Maybe it's because it's only a Fender ........ Would a Gibson play better!
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Comment by Algernon posted on b&h take on K-3ii at 04/08/2015 - 12:07
Stop moaning and go out and learn to be a better skilled photographer
It's all down to technique with what you've got.
You don't need anything better than a K-5 and Sigma 150-500mm for bird photography. To quote this photographer (below) "I am very pleased with both the PENTAX bodies who've used .. and the Sigma 150-500. I think for professional use this system is more than adequate.I have photographed all systems and lenses, and certainly what I get from my system enough for me."
http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/115-pentax-k-5/215441-k-5-sigma-50-500-os.htm...
Quote again:
"this is a result which could not achieve even 1DMk4 and 100-400"
http://www.pictureshack.us/images/4286IMGP8304web.jpg
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It's all down to technique with what you've got.
You don't need anything better than a K-5 and Sigma 150-500mm for bird photography. To quote this photographer (below) "I am very pleased with both the PENTAX bodies who've used .. and the Sigma 150-500. I think for professional use this system is more than adequate.I have photographed all systems and lenses, and certainly what I get from my system enough for me."
http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/115-pentax-k-5/215441-k-5-sigma-50-500-os.htm...
Quote again:
"this is a result which could not achieve even 1DMk4 and 100-400"
http://www.pictureshack.us/images/4286IMGP8304web.jpg
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Comment by Algernon posted on b&h take on K-3ii at 04/08/2015 - 11:48
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