Tel, I think it was you, am I right? Remember I can get my own back, you wait for the revenge, and as always it will be sweeter with time

keep on making jokes while I smoke hehhee

You guys really taking the mickey out of me aren't you
I knew someone back there, possibly even one of you guys are having a laugh at my expense. Good thing I am game and didn't fall into your late April's fool.

I better go and get some extra puffs, and be cool

I got a PM from someone saying she writes from Pentax User and that they want to start a new section called "Member spotlight" and wanted to feature me, so they were asking if I would agree and also answer some questions and send some work , A bit puzzled that's all

I thought some of you also might have received this, unless someone is just pulling my leg. Let me check the calendar, wasn't April fool a few days ago already?

Hi everyone

Can anyone tell me what exactly is this new section of the Pentax magazinen that they are thinking of starting?

Has anyone received mail from pentax magazine about this?

Thanks

Amin

There is another big culprit . I have been using the centre colum all the way up as the velbon I have is pretty short and I lift it all the way up and then attach the lens on it.
No wonder the vibration just increases dramatically. So it wasn't because I had puffed one too many of those shapy smokes, that vibration does really exist then.

Thanks Shim

I just returned from SRS and tried the Manfrotto link with this head link The tripod seemed pretty robust and quite ok, but the head seemed a bit awkward to me handling it because it didn't have panning handle. But this must be just me and because I have spent the last few months trying to get to grips with the horrible Velbon I have.

So, just in case if (an this is still very open, I do like the snapper that Mike has suggested, and also because I could get the monopod as well) what do you people usually have? Does the panning handle make a difference or you get used to not having one. Or even may be the panning handle just makes it fiddly and its better as it is without it. Suggestions please.

I did try the sherpa link lighter than Manfrotto but definitely flimsy for heavy lens. I am sure I would end up disappointed if I went down that route.

And Gwyn is right, if I make compromises on tripod selection I will end up regretting big time and end up being more expensive on the long run.

Thanks again for all your views, please keep those recommendations and suggestions coming.

Amin

Gwyn,
I mount the lens on the tripod, the DA*300. And you are right, its really getting to me now, and in the past few days I have had to go to my osteopath to sort out my neck twist

Just joking, , I did go and see my osteopath but it wasn't due to the overuse of tripod

Unlocker, that is such a great offer, thank you so much, yes I am in Ruislip, very near you, and often am around the area. I might take that offer up from you, its really kind of you.

Will be in touch. That Manfrotto isnt it 3 in the end instead of B? Manfrotto 055CXPRO3. A bit dear though but if its good then may justify the price. a few reviews here link

Mike's suggestion also looks quite appealing, and I would get the tripod and monopod and still be left with a few cash left .


The difference in weight isn't that much though, although the Redsnapper is aluminium and the Manfrotto and the other ones in the review are carbon fibre.

Thanks

Amin

Ideally I dont want to spend any more money, if I can get away with this one.
This is the one I have link

Click "Fn" and then push the "Right arrow key on the round knob" to activate the ISO. Then from that menu as you see the line of ISO settings, press again "Fn" and that will disable the 200% D-Range" HDR

After yesterday's failed attempts at moon shot and with the kind help and guidance of some senior and experienced members here I ran some tests and finally nailed the problem of some of my soft images. My tripod really needs to be replaced.

I put my K20 on it with the DA*300 and Tamron 1.4xTC and observed it minutely while releasing the shutter remotely. To make sure also that I would detect any movements I positioned the LCD screen partially on a reflective state at an angle and released the shutter remotely (3sec delay) and I could clearly see the tremour on both the stages of the mirror flips, before the exposure and after the exposure. I was stunned at the amount of movement that the camera gets.

Would this movement have made my rubbish shots the way they are?
I have no idea at all and may be even with a sturdier tripod many of my shots would still be rubbish, but I sure would like to eliminate this problem

Now, I am in the market for a reasonably good tripod, any suggestions or recommendations please? Second hand if anyone wants to sell one, or even new of someone has an opinion or view on it.

Many thanks

Very nice Sue, well done. Like anything to do with smoke