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Comment by AndrewH posted on Aurora Time Lapse at 12/10/2013 - 08:48
MarkTaylor wrote:
I would have upgraded my 55-300 if the new version came with the DC motor as well as WR (or even just the DC motor) but I won't upgrade for WR alone. The noisy focusing is my only real problem with the existing lens, which is an absolute gem, optically speaking. Lack of WR isn't such an issue. Oh well.
+ Another. Can't help but think they missed a trick here. The DC motor on the 18-135 is great, and I too have some great shots taken with the 55-300. That would have been, for me, a must have (but must save up for) combination I would have upgraded my 55-300 if the new version came with the DC motor as well as WR (or even just the DC motor) but I won't upgrade for WR alone. The noisy focusing is my only real problem with the existing lens, which is an absolute gem, optically speaking. Lack of WR isn't such an issue. Oh well.
Comment by AndrewH posted on HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED WR at 12/10/2013 - 08:37
Having bought my K5iiS from John earlier this year, I can vouch for the accuracy of his descriptions, the quality of the equipment he sells and his integrity as a seller.
Comment by AndrewH posted on F.S. - PENTAX K5 (Body Only) AS NEW in MINT CONDITION - SHUTTER COUNT ONLY 19 at 10/09/2013 - 21:19
Were you using 'Live View' at all when you noticed the noises were different?
I use it very rarely, but when I have there are different sounds from the camera as the mirror lifts when you switch to live view, and then again when you press the shutter as the mirror shuts, then the camera takes the picture, and then opens again for the live view. It threw me initially, so wonder if this is possibly what you had too? :
I use it very rarely, but when I have there are different sounds from the camera as the mirror lifts when you switch to live view, and then again when you press the shutter as the mirror shuts, then the camera takes the picture, and then opens again for the live view. It threw me initially, so wonder if this is possibly what you had too? :
Comment by AndrewH posted on Noise from camera k5 IIs at 31/08/2013 - 08:13
jeallen01 wrote:
Once in a while it happens...I usually miss these things, especially on here! Grabbed this one with both hands as soon as I saw it!! AndrewH wrote:
I managed to find one at ffordes.com for £240, but think I got very lucky!!
Yes - VERYI managed to find one at ffordes.com for £240, but think I got very lucky!!
Comment by AndrewH posted on What I think I'll need at 18/08/2013 - 08:02
I've had the 18-135 for a couple of months now and have found it to be an extremely versatile lens. It's quick and quiet, with great image quality and is definitely the lens I start off with. Highly recommended if you can get one at a good price. I managed to find one at ffordes.com for £240, but think I got very lucky!!
Comment by AndrewH posted on What I think I'll need at 16/08/2013 - 21:27
Each to their own. It would be very boring if we all photographed the same things! My photos of (non-existent) Perseids from last night are just starry skies, but I still like them...not worth posting mind!
I personally think the Perseid/plane encounter is a good shot...looking at where the plane trail ends you only just caught it...and that's perhaps the point!!
I personally think the Perseid/plane encounter is a good shot...looking at where the plane trail ends you only just caught it...and that's perhaps the point!!
Thank you, Karlo. Yes, the Viggen was extremely loud, and gave a good display...loudly!
Andrew
Andrew
Comment by AndrewH posted on Waddington Air Show at 13/08/2013 - 08:34
Of course, that's the 'Waddington Air Show'...
Comment by AndrewH posted on Waddington Air Show at 12/08/2013 - 23:23
Thanks for sharing.