Algernon

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Algernon
Algernon wrote:
I rest two legs on my shoulders and the 3rd on my chest. Sometimes I unscrew the leg that I rest on my chest and use just the two on the shoulders.

Extension legs also available.

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The people in the pub watch and are amazed at what I can do

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Comment by Algernon posted on OS/SR on a Monopod? at 10/03/2017 - 16:46

Algernon
takuman wrote:
Don't know if my message was sent as it is not showing in my sent box. I am interested in buying. John
Hi John, your message has been received. I'm just about to reply.

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Comment by Algernon posted on SMC Pentax-F 1.7X AF Adapter with case : Excellent Condition at 10/03/2017 - 15:13

Algernon
Reduced to £179 inc. postage as above to UK or Europe.

Take £10 off if you don't want the case.

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Comment by Algernon posted on SMC Pentax-F 1.7X AF Adapter with case : Excellent Condition at 10/03/2017 - 14:09

Algernon
Always use the Sigma OS even on a tripod. Holding a 500mm lens steady requires at least a brick wall

Due to the weight of this type of lens a shoulder support helps support the weight and steady the camera.

I use a Novoflex BasicBall blue with a cheap 75mm high B&S that is strong enough to let me also use it with the Sigma 150-500mm as a conventional tripod. As a chest/shoulder support I rest two legs on my shoulders and the 3rd on my chest. Sometimes I unscrew the leg that I rest on my chest and use just the two on the shoulders.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=YuGfrvkVbZM#t=252

Very strong holds 25 kg = 55 lbs

You could also use it with a monopod and rest the two small legs against your chest.

Extension legs also available.

https://www.novoflex.com/en/products/camera-support-systems/macro-tripods/basicb...

Costs about £61 off ebay

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Comment by Algernon posted on OS/SR on a Monopod? at 10/03/2017 - 10:41

Algernon
I only moan about moaners Which is always in season

When did I last moan about a Pentax lens/camera being too heavy..... too light .... too expensive or say I needed FF or mirorless and then when it appears complain that it's too heavy..... too light .... too expensive or that I can't get the SD Card/battery out because the door is too small. Or that Video mode is poor or that Pentax focussing is slow compared to a Leyland Bus

Time you knew how to quote a post properly stu
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Comment by Algernon posted on For Sale Ads at 09/03/2017 - 19:20

Algernon
We could do with a New Section called "Recent Moans"

That should take about 90% of the traffic away from Recent Posts

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Comment by Algernon posted on For Sale Ads at 09/03/2017 - 18:09

Algernon
Recent posts in Classified Adverts are Recent Posts ..... Simples!

If you don't want to see them don't read Recent Posts although I have noticed that you like to add unnecessary comments to the Classifieds which is strange considering you don't like seeing them

I don't like seeing adverts in AP and other mags


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Comment by Algernon posted on For Sale Ads at 09/03/2017 - 17:38

Algernon
Snappyhoffy wrote:
Would it be possible to see the comparison with the 300 with and without the adapter?
The loss is so little that you can't see it. That's true of most Top TC's. It's measurable in a lab, but probably less than 5%

I could use the case off this so if anyone wants it without the case I'll knock £10 off.

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Comment by Algernon posted on SMC Pentax-F 1.7X AF Adapter with case : Excellent Condition at 06/03/2017 - 08:28

Algernon
Originally this was a UK only sale...... but, because the item is small and I can also insure it I'll would be happy to post it also to Europe for the same price £210. Signed for delivery. Paypal payment as a gift

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Comment by Algernon posted on SMC Pentax-F 1.7X AF Adapter with case : Excellent Condition at 05/03/2017 - 14:28

Algernon
Have you not seen how small and pocketable the Pentax Remote F is compared with a smart phone...... Not to mention the difference in price

http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.uk/en/remote-controls/group/262/body/overview/Remote...

I already use a Seculine high power remote on the K-5. For the KP I expect the Canon receiver would work, but the camera would have to have the waterproof cover open.

Good for 50M. All the transmitters are the same. Mine's for a Nikon.

link

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Comment by Algernon posted on K3 v KP at 03/03/2017 - 14:35

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