Algernon

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Algernon
The CZ 135mm f/3.5 are all Sonnar's as far as I know. They usually have a Red S on them. Older ones actually say Sonnar. I don't think the performance varies that much although a lot of people think the earlier Zebra lenses were better for bokeh. The grease used on them wasn't very good and they are usually quite stiff. Beware of any f/2.8's some were rebadged Japanese lenses imported by the UK importer and not an official CZ lens (only sold in the UK and Serial No's never sent to Jena. So CZ Germany have no records of them).

Test here

I prefer the Russian lenses.

Comment by Algernon posted on Manual Focus Lenses... at 25/11/2010 - 19:33

Algernon
malcolmk wrote:
Thanks Tim. SRS tell me it is not unheard of and told me to "watch it". I will be doing that, can't seem to take my eyes off it now.

I suspect if I leave it a while and it fails I shall have to put up with a repair, while it is so new an exchange would be more appropriate.
Check what temp. is being recorded on the shot Exif data when it happens.

The freeware PhotoMe can read it. Not sure if it can be read on the camera?

Comment by Algernon posted on K5 first impressions at 25/11/2010 - 19:08

Algernon
I've got the same scanner as this and confirm that it is excellent
much better than the Olympus one I bought before it.

Coming with a working SCSI card is a big bonus. Most of the one's
on ebay are just the scanner.

Good Luck with the sale.

Comment by Algernon posted on Nikon Coolscan III LS-30 Film/Neg Scanner at 25/11/2010 - 11:05

Algernon
The chance of uploading or downloadng a 6.6gig file without errors is very slim.

Smeggypants has given you the best suggestion split up with WinRar but at 10Mb each that would be 660 files. 100Mb would be better with 66 files. Set Winrar just to store the files (they are already compressed) It will be a lot quicker than trying to compress them another 1%.

You would probably have to buy a single day subscription to Rapidshare at both ends for 6.6gig It's not very expensive. I think they also do a subscription based on gigabite volume. They have very fast servers.

Comment by Algernon posted on Email at 25/11/2010 - 10:33

Algernon
A lot of places won't allow photos because if they show any H&S problems they could be used as evidence in a prosecution.

Comment by Algernon posted on possible to get inside factory of similar for photos? at 24/11/2010 - 10:00

Algernon
I've posted this on here before, but because MS still haven't fixed the problem a 5th version of this app was released on the 1st Nov. 2010

How to Disable or Enable Taskbar Always on Top in Windows 7

When I tried an earlier version by putting it in the startup folder it crashed Windows It worked OK just putting it on the desktop and double clicking. I'll try release 5 from the startup folder.

Comment by Algernon posted on Windows 7 and PSE7 at 24/11/2010 - 09:46

Algernon
Sounds like you have it all figured out Matt

I've just been looking at Amazon.... can't believe they have a NEW set of
Pentax Auto Extension Tube Set K.... expensive at £244.24

link

Comment by Algernon posted on Amazon at 23/11/2010 - 20:33

Algernon
I'm surprised at Matt buying a spanner that needs batteries to work, when he always buys Pentax mechanical cameras that can work without batteries

What happens if you break down in a remote part of Wales and the batteries are flat in you spanner

Comment by Algernon posted on Amazon at 23/11/2010 - 20:16

Algernon
Very nice Andrew... I like them all, but "Last Train to Winchcombe" has to
be my favourite..... takes you right back in time

Comment by Algernon posted on Autumn Journey (seven photographs reduced in size) at 23/11/2010 - 20:07

Algernon
johna wrote:
The bar at the very bottom of Windows 7 which has icons on it and time and date etc.. Is hding the buttons on the raw convertor which are on the bottom right. They are the buttons that say DONE & OPEN & Cancel
Sounds like a Win 7 improvement Ahem!!! Try right clicking on the Win 7 toolbar and uncheck always on top if it's there. If it's not there check the one that says autohide..... I can't remember which one they messed up You can't have the application your using on top of the taskbar like it was in all previous versions of Windows..... Thanks! MS I'm still on XP Pro. I rarely use the other PC with Win 7 on it.

Comment by Algernon posted on Windows 7 and PSE7 at 23/11/2010 - 19:50

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