beakynet

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SteveEveritt wrote:
When using a DSLR there are only two rules.
1. get a manual lens and learn how to use it by...
2. RTFM
over and over and over trying out everything it offers and settling on what you like best.
When I had my K10, I skipped most of the manual and read the Magic Lantern guide, made notes or had my camera in front of me. That way I ensured I understood all the settings and tried things out. It was invaliuable.

Comment by beakynet posted on setting sharpness in K7 at 07/09/2012 - 18:03

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almierau wrote:

One issue I have not been able to resolve however with this k7, is how to get the skies more blue, as compared to my fuji or canon cameras, and none of those are SLR's. However I shoot landscapes in RAW, for the most part, so one can always adjust later. Two of my friends just bought the K5 and are very happy with their purchases.
I have found a circular polarser very effective is raising the level of blue in skys.

Comment by beakynet posted on setting sharpness in K7 at 07/09/2012 - 11:05

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Looking for a black Optio E90 to replace to one my son lost at the weekend. Well, he put it down and someone else picked it up while at Whipsnade Zoo on Sunday.

Can anyone help? Can't find on line, though yet to check e-bay.

Comment by beakynet posted on WTB: Optio E90 at 04/09/2012 - 14:28

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Whipsnade Zoo are advertising Photography Workshops on their website front page using an image of someone holding a K10D!

Comment by beakynet posted on Whipsnade Zoo! at 04/09/2012 - 14:00

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One option could be a Dew Shield. They are designed for telescopes, but depending on the lens you are using you may be able to get one to fit.

Comment by beakynet posted on Lens Dew Protection at 07/08/2012 - 15:27

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Algernon wrote:
What is the point of such poor quality photographs

If Pentax made a camera that turned out stuff so bad you'd
all be moaning!
I tried taking a photo using an Optio E90 and a Sigma 120-400mm lens with a Kenco telescope adaptor attached! The resuling magnification of the scope was 40x.

My technique needs a little work, but the result was not so bad! I did it because I could!

Comment by beakynet posted on Draconian new Olympic camera rules at 07/08/2012 - 15:11

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greynolds999 wrote:
Did you manage to get in with the BattyCam too?
Yes, no one even noticed, probably because is looked just like a sheet of A4 paper!

Comment by beakynet posted on Draconian new Olympic camera rules at 07/08/2012 - 15:04

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I had no trouble on Saturday and even felt that I could have taken an extra lens other than the 18-135 and a 1.5 TC!

Anyway, the 18-135 performed fantistically and there was even enough light to allow focussing with the TC attached 50% or the time! Even used the poloriser for some shots to bring out the sky and grass!

Comment by beakynet posted on Draconian new Olympic camera rules at 06/08/2012 - 11:47

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smudge wrote:
I was in the Olympic park yesterday and there were loads of spectators with DSLRs with largish lenses (70-200 and 70-300 by the look of them). If you want to carry a second lens just get your companion to carry it - everyone goes through a separate security channel. It's hard to see how they will be able to change the rules so drastically at this late stage.
Thank you Philip, I have been getting a little stressed about this today. Your post is a welcome respite.

I will post my experiance/observations following my Wimbledon outing tomorrow.

Comment by beakynet posted on Draconian new Olympic camera rules at 03/08/2012 - 17:07

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jeffstclair wrote:
You guys have forgotten the bag , who is gonna design that?
Nothing less than a designed pouch will do!!

Comment by beakynet posted on Draconian new Olympic camera rules at 03/08/2012 - 16:42

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