beakynet

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I still use film, and would do if digital was not available - the thing is, I like taking pictures. Now side by side, my K10D produces much sharper results than my MZ5n, but it is more than twice the weight!

I have taken shots using my DA*50-135 on the 5MZ, however they are still in the camera (note to self, must finish film!)

I don't earn a living with my camera, if I did, my answer would be very different.

Comment by beakynet posted on dig slr over film at 07/09/2009 - 16:27

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JonSchick wrote:
Was next to "Greytop" when I picked mine up at SRS. Love it. No regrets and would find it difficult to move back. K-7 is perfect size and handling for what I want. But the single biggest issue that would make it hard to go back to earlier bodies for me is low light focussing - it nails this quickly on occasions when my other cameras would simply have given up.
That is the impression I got, though I would like to have tried it with my 16-50 though just to see! I don't think there is really anything not to like about this camera.

Comment by beakynet posted on Who has, will have a K-7? at 04/09/2009 - 14:00

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I managed to get my hands on a K-7 for the first time this week, and it was great, a few nigles with the settings, but nothing that I am sure the custom menu won't deal with.

The sales assistent was also very complimentary of the camera.

I will be getting one (unless Pentax release a new model!) as soon as I can justify the spend with the other half!

Got me thinking, how many of us have or will be getting the camera?

Comment by beakynet posted on Who has, will have a K-7? at 04/09/2009 - 12:10

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I believe that there are two modes for connection for the camera, can't remember but it is likely to be somewhere in the custom menu, you may need to change this setting for the camera (and hence, the memory card) to be visible.

The other way is to use an SD card adaptor/reader plugged into USB. I use the cards with a built in USB connection so I just plug the card straight into one of my USB ports (its a SanDisk Ultra 4GB card).

Comment by beakynet posted on downloading from memory card to computer at 18/08/2009 - 15:21

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Fantastic shots.

With this liquid I find my self wondering what it would look like lit from behind! White background instead of black, back lit instead of front. Even two flash, one back lighting and one side lighting on much less power.

I think I am getting away with myself here but what about adding somehing solid to the liquid, like glitter?

Comment by beakynet posted on juggling liquid drop at 17/08/2009 - 14:36

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ems82 wrote:
sounds good beakynet
PM Sent

Comment by beakynet posted on anyone seen one of these before at 17/08/2009 - 14:27

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I am jelous! I have the money, just not allowed to spend it

Comment by beakynet posted on Ordered.... at 17/08/2009 - 14:10

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I have two of these! They are uncoated which does present a problem and edge IQ falls off rapidly, however, that said, I have used them for forum comps and they are fun!

I will need to dig my spare out, it is some 20 years old but should be in good working order and has been well kept - you could have it for the cost of the postage. I will PM details of the attachment if you are interested.

Comment by beakynet posted on anyone seen one of these before at 16/08/2009 - 22:39

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Thanks Matt, I will take a look at these, I have Metz (58 and 4 flash guns anyway.

Comment by beakynet posted on Radio Flash transmitters and receivers at 29/07/2009 - 15:45

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I am looking for a good, but reasonably priced, hotshoe mounted radio transmitter with hotshoe based receiver (I will need two receivers), or possibly a PC based vesion that connects to a hotshoe adapter in case I upgrade to studio lights at some point in time. I would like the receivers to be reasonably compact.

Does anybody have any suggestions and experience with these?

Comment by beakynet posted on Radio Flash transmitters and receivers at 29/07/2009 - 13:10

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