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I tend to end up carrying mine camera with the grip and as the stap i find annoying and then having to put back in my bag more than I would is strap was comfortable so had thought of hand strap as well. Looking at these sling straps they look interesting is there more of a danger hit the camera against things? What have you guys found ? I'm small and dumpy so not sure if having something hanging at my side would be safe.
Comment by annieogg posted on Camera straps at 05/06/2012 - 08:58
matwhittington wrote:
'The Photograph' by Graham Clarke is worth a look I reckon book-wise; and there was a TV series which I enjoyed very much called 'The Genius of Photography' which can be picked up pretty cheaply on DVD on amazon or similar... it also had an accompanying book which is still available. If you look on amazon you will probably find there is a bewildering array of likely books...
I go with these and also Dave's "photographers eye" suggestion to ad to this "Ways of Seeing" John Berger. Not aimed at photographers but helps alot with composition relevant in photography as in painting.'The Photograph' by Graham Clarke is worth a look I reckon book-wise; and there was a TV series which I enjoyed very much called 'The Genius of Photography' which can be picked up pretty cheaply on DVD on amazon or similar... it also had an accompanying book which is still available. If you look on amazon you will probably find there is a bewildering array of likely books...
Comment by annieogg posted on Book Recomendations at 03/06/2012 - 21:08
I borrowed a K10 for a while and loved it so decided to come over to Pentax when I finaly had enough money went for the K5 and have fallen in love with it.
Comment by annieogg posted on What's your favourite Pentax DSLR? at 03/06/2012 - 20:22
yes no 4 is the best of an excelent batch.
Comment by annieogg posted on Fox cubs from the weekend. at 30/05/2012 - 19:14
johnriley wrote:
If you look through the throat of the camera with lens removed, you will see the mirror. Now look upwards and you will see the focusing screen.
When you look through the viewfinder, you are seeeing the image projected onto that screen, reflected upwards by the mirror. When you take the picture, the mirror briefly flips up to allow the light through to the sonsor.
The flip of the mirror blanks out the viuewfinder image very briefly - you can see this effect every time to take a shot.
The image is focused on the screen and as the distance lens to screen is the same as lens to sensor you can judge focus. That's why we should be cautious about changing the screen. Affect the distances, even by a tiny amount, and you will no longer focus correctly.
Unless you know what you're doing, my advice is leave well alone.
Thanks for that John I was just curious as to what they are and how these would work. As for trying one myself, a) dont think I need one (new eyes perhaps) b)messing with my cameras inards are the last thing on my mind, I change lenes with bated breath. If you look through the throat of the camera with lens removed, you will see the mirror. Now look upwards and you will see the focusing screen.
When you look through the viewfinder, you are seeeing the image projected onto that screen, reflected upwards by the mirror. When you take the picture, the mirror briefly flips up to allow the light through to the sonsor.
The flip of the mirror blanks out the viuewfinder image very briefly - you can see this effect every time to take a shot.
The image is focused on the screen and as the distance lens to screen is the same as lens to sensor you can judge focus. That's why we should be cautious about changing the screen. Affect the distances, even by a tiny amount, and you will no longer focus correctly.
Unless you know what you're doing, my advice is leave well alone.
Comment by annieogg posted on Focusing Screens at 29/05/2012 - 13:46
This may seem a stupid question have seen these focusing screens advertised but haven't a clue about how they are used pictures that go with the ads dont really show how or where on the camera they go.do they somehow fit on the veiwfinder?
Comment by annieogg posted on Focusing Screens at 29/05/2012 - 13:11
mecrox wrote:
I second the Kata 465i. I have a 467i model (a small backpack) and it is still going strong after three years of abuse. Well-made kit, imho, and it doesn't look so obviously a bag stuffed with goodies as some others. If I recall, price was around £65-70 which was good for the quality.
I used the same bag as my main bag for a couple of years it is a cracking bag. Still use it sometimes good for long journeys. Only replaced as I liked the look of the Lowepro and I seem to have developed an adiction to camera bags. Most Women have a large shoe collection but I have a large camera bag oneI second the Kata 465i. I have a 467i model (a small backpack) and it is still going strong after three years of abuse. Well-made kit, imho, and it doesn't look so obviously a bag stuffed with goodies as some others. If I recall, price was around £65-70 which was good for the quality.
Comment by annieogg posted on Bag suggestions please DSLR + 2 or 3 at 26/05/2012 - 22:01
Thanks for starting this thread Maria. I have jusr started using manual lenses and although had got some images was struggling and hadn't realised what the green button did but all becoming clear now
Comment by annieogg posted on Using a manual lens at 26/05/2012 - 21:49
I have a Lowpro Passport Slingshot.
there is an incert with the bag which I could get my K5 with kit lens and Tamron 70-300 in. The bag opens out supposedly to fit personal items I think but I put an incert from a National Geographic bag I had an now get a 35mm lens and a couple of manual lens in there as well had have room left for a case of filters and flash gun in an case also 2 small internal pockets for cards and batteries but they are small but hold what i need.Also a few other bits and bats in there remote and cloth and a how to booklet.Has pockets on the outside but to be honest not much good.But I love the bag and use daily.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0039NLS3I/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i02
I think I'm like alot of people I have a camera bag adiction I have bought alot over last few years but this sofar is my favorite. If my Ipad and kindle fit in as well it would be perfect.
there is an incert with the bag which I could get my K5 with kit lens and Tamron 70-300 in. The bag opens out supposedly to fit personal items I think but I put an incert from a National Geographic bag I had an now get a 35mm lens and a couple of manual lens in there as well had have room left for a case of filters and flash gun in an case also 2 small internal pockets for cards and batteries but they are small but hold what i need.Also a few other bits and bats in there remote and cloth and a how to booklet.Has pockets on the outside but to be honest not much good.But I love the bag and use daily.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0039NLS3I/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i02
I think I'm like alot of people I have a camera bag adiction I have bought alot over last few years but this sofar is my favorite. If my Ipad and kindle fit in as well it would be perfect.
Comment by annieogg posted on Bag suggestions please DSLR + 2 or 3 at 26/05/2012 - 17:11
I get alot of calls like that around at my Mum's she is 88 and has dementure and does own a computer but they always get stroppy when I tell them that before I hang up. I'm just glad my Mum's not capable of answering the phone as they always seem agressive to me.
Comment by annieogg posted on Just had anoth phone call... at 22/05/2012 - 20:31
