Algernon

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Algernon
These look good, but they get ruined by the forum software
compressing them to 800w.... which is the width that should
be posted not 1024w.

Comment by Algernon posted on Even more bird pictures at 22/04/2012 - 09:29

Algernon
Pentax optical actually merged with Seiko not Hoya back in
2003/4

http://www.seiko-optical.com/Company_History.24.0.html?&L=21

Comment by Algernon posted on Pentax Lenses at 22/04/2012 - 08:40

Algernon
Un-cut version of the Rik Mayall Bombardier TV advert
on Youtube
Very funny!

youtube_link

Comment by Algernon posted on Another pointless thread at 21/04/2012 - 16:57

Algernon
This is an old lens. I'm quite sure Sigma won't touch it.
You often see the Canon version for buttons, because the chip
inside only lets it work at f/5.6.... no solution even from
3rd parties.

Comment by Algernon posted on Recommended Service Centers for Fungus Cleaning at 21/04/2012 - 14:57

Algernon
I've posted about these in the past..... only using the Pentax
name I'm afraid, Specsavers have a license to call whatever they want
Pentax

Comment by Algernon posted on Pentax Lenses at 21/04/2012 - 11:39

Algernon
StephenLewis wrote:
By the way, a bottle of Spitfire or Bombardier is nearly $5.00 at my local supplier. Think I'll wait for a price drop before trying.

Cheers
At that price I'd just go for the Bombardier which is excellent.
Spitfire's fairly good/average, but goes well
with bacon butties

Comment by Algernon posted on Another pointless thread at 21/04/2012 - 11:36

Algernon
Give me bacon and egg anyday (well a couple of times a week)

Preferably bacon cured using the traditional Wiltshire method
from Case & Sons. Available from Sainsbury's about £3 for 240grm

http://www.caseandsonstraditionalpork.co.uk

I find it better fried than grilled

Comment by Algernon posted on Another pointless thread at 21/04/2012 - 09:46

Algernon
fatspider wrote:
.......and as an added bonus we
wont have to put up with the strong contrasty light
that ruins portraits
.... Just the rain that ruins portraits!

Comment by Algernon posted on Steam punk in Saltaire 21st April at 20/04/2012 - 18:21

Algernon
I'd say wasp, but it's not very big

Comment by Algernon posted on First hoverflies of the spring at 20/04/2012 - 18:01

Algernon
Did you buy it off a magician!

Try setting a manual WB such as daylight, also metering at about
f/5.6... lower values on M lenses are usually off.

With any lens you should always take metered shots at every
aperture of a white or grey card to see which ones expose
correctly.

Comment by Algernon posted on Blue tint on 50mm at 20/04/2012 - 12:54

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