Algernon

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Algernon
Try a shot with the lens set at infinity in manual and f/8
If it's sharp it's an AF problem which isn't uncommon with
24-35mm lenses there's hardly any movement involved. That's
why I've always used them on INF and manual.

My 35mm f/2.4 hasn't arrived yet

Comment by Algernon posted on NOT HAPPY with my DA 35mm F2.4AL at 13/12/2011 - 15:20

Algernon
It was strong enough to kill off any bacteria in the water.
On the TV program they took heavily contaminated water from
a duck pond and made beer from it which was safe to drink

When the first settlers went to America they made beer from acorns,
not realising that the water from streams etc. was safe to drink.

Comment by Algernon posted on Another pointless thread at 13/12/2011 - 13:43

Algernon
Goretex overtrousers might suit you......... Suits You Sir!

Comment by Algernon posted on Best Thermals in your opinion at 13/12/2011 - 13:19

Algernon
Frogherder wrote:
Here in Burton the breweries were monastic creations and I recall reading somewhere that the daily allowance per monk was 8 pints.

There's no real evidence that the church was significantly more aggresive than the local gentry (although they were probably "tanked" as well)


Bernard
It mentioned on that program that monks used to do most of the brewing until the breweries
started up a few hundred years ago.

They used to give free beer to people at church on Sundays

Comment by Algernon posted on Another pointless thread at 13/12/2011 - 12:06

Algernon
This lens is well known for problems with the cement between
elements. They are very difficult if not impossible to repair
and parts are no longer available.

Try a search on Google.

Comment by Algernon posted on Sigma 400mm APO Manual Focus len - enquiry. at 13/12/2011 - 12:03

Algernon
T140 wrote:
Algernon wrote:
I can't wait to get home and whip the wife's knicker's off!
whats wrong too tight for you
Absolutely killing me!

Comment by Algernon posted on Best Thermals in your opinion at 13/12/2011 - 11:50

Algernon
There was a very good program on one of the History channels last week about how BEER was responsible for building the world

The workers on the pyramids were fed beer as food.

Water in the UK until recent centuries was undrinkable so
everyone drunk beer.

Water wouldn't keep long enough on explorer ships they had to rely
on beer.

Factory production lines and bottle making were first invented
for beer production.

I think it said three of the early US Presidents owned breweries.

I think this was the one: link

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Comment by Algernon posted on Another pointless thread at 13/12/2011 - 09:39

Algernon
The price is OK for the condition and the rarity of it being black
If I were a collector I'd be right in
I've got 3 silver MX's I don't use them so I don't know what you'd
call me? ....... Hoarder.... maybe?

Comment by Algernon posted on FS: Mint Pentax MX Black Amazing!!!! at 13/12/2011 - 09:28

Algernon
The FL is also about 11% longer than other Pentax 300mm's partly due to it not being IF. I've got the A*300mm. For birds at 6m with the A*300mm I'd have to sneak up another 0.5m with the DA*300mm to get the same image size.

Comment by Algernon posted on Pentax M*300/4 at 12/12/2011 - 19:54

Algernon
I just bought the 12 bottles. I didn't expect them to go through the till, but they did. Came up as £19.47 less multibuy savings of £10.47 leaving £9 to pay. Sainsbury's price match!

I prefer cans of Tanglefoot, so I didn't really want too many OSH.

Old Crafty Hen is darker and 6.5%, the odd bottles OK

Comment by Algernon posted on Another pointless thread at 12/12/2011 - 19:40

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