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Only use the firmware for the model of camera that is was intended for! Serious problems could arise if the firmware gets mucked up (e.g. Dead Camera!)

Comment by Ammonyte posted on Software updates at 06/07/2007 - 18:04

Yep, I've a stiff one too.

Oooh no missues (etc etc)

Tribute to Frankie Howard ends here.

Comment by Ammonyte posted on Settings dial on AF360FGZ at 06/07/2007 - 18:13

When I use a lens reversed onto another, I take care to support the combination lens!

By the way, we haven't heard from our macro padawan, Tom recently.

Comment by Ammonyte posted on Macro shots setup at 17/07/2007 - 22:01

Fun isn't it? I forgot to mention that you end up focusiing by moving the camera. So when you want to start spending money on more kit you could buy one of these http://www.t4cameras.co.uk/index.asp?pname=/moreinfo.asp?id=1617 which makes it possible to move the camera fractions of a millimeter for that perfect shot. The problem then is, that the bugs run too fast!

Comment by Ammonyte posted on Macro shots setup at 11/07/2007 - 21:58

A good set of rings (e.g. the Kenko set) cost around £100, a reversing ring costs about £5 or less, so I'd suggest trying with the ring, then if you get bitten by the bug (rather than the bugs you are taking the photographs of) then buy the rings. But note the drawbacks mentoned by Jonathon.

You can also get a ring which allows you to reverse mount a lens onto a lens mounted conventionally on your camera body for only a few pounds too.

Comment by Ammonyte posted on Macro shots setup at 06/07/2007 - 18:09

Sorry, not on any Pentax DSLR that I know of.

Comment by Ammonyte posted on Switching from LCD screen to viewfinder to preview photos at 05/07/2007 - 21:58

I sometimes use Tv or TAv for action/wildlife shots.

Comment by Ammonyte posted on Program Line at 06/07/2007 - 20:33

Loaded it, no apparent problems. Nothing extra that I can see in the menus. The version number has changed, that's about it!

Comment by Ammonyte posted on K10D Firmware 1.30 available for download. at 06/07/2007 - 20:20

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The conclusion I drew was the following. The K10D shines when one understands the importance of correct exposure.

Methinks, nail, head, hit etc... As that is the basis for all successful exposure. Perhaps in this digital age too many photographers are getting slack and trying to "sort it out in PS"?

Comment by Ammonyte posted on K10D, D200, D80 & 30D at 04/07/2007 - 10:23

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Mind you, having to buy a new polarising filter for it is! I suppose I could've selotaped the 58mm filter from my old lense onto it, but I suspect that might not be satisfactory.

If you buy a new polarising filter how about buying one larger than you currently need, and a set of stepping rings so that you can fit it to your current (and potential future) lenses?

Comment by Ammonyte posted on 300m Lens needed or over at 07/07/2007 - 11:21

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