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Comment by beakynet posted on ThinkTANK Digital Holster bags at 25/07/2008 - 15:17
Don wrote:
you'll accept that somebody has to lose, and it's usually the company with the smallest ad budget.
And they are busy spending their money on R&D for features we actually want and need that the others don't have, and then keeping the price of their best glass affordable.you'll accept that somebody has to lose, and it's usually the company with the smallest ad budget.
Comment by beakynet posted on DA*50-135 - reviews at 23/07/2008 - 15:09
alig wrote:
Hi All,
Tell me its not true.
Just got latest Digital Photo magazine.
It has a lens review of telephoto zooms.
Mostly 70-200mm and the new Pentax. I've seen other peoples comments on this lens and they are blown away, and with the mag it only gets:
3/5 for image quality
3/5 features & build
4/5 performance
4/5 value for money
compared to the Sigma 70-200 (which I was also looking at)
4/5 IQ
4/5 F&B
5/5 P
5/5 VFM
I'm confused!
Or is this just magazines talking?
Regards
ali
Well, that made me go and get the mag to see for myself! It is interesting to note that the lens is the cheepest in the lineup and the zoom only goes to 135mm, all the others go to 200mm. This is not a like for like test!!!Hi All,
Tell me its not true.
Just got latest Digital Photo magazine.
It has a lens review of telephoto zooms.
Mostly 70-200mm and the new Pentax. I've seen other peoples comments on this lens and they are blown away, and with the mag it only gets:
3/5 for image quality
3/5 features & build
4/5 performance
4/5 value for money
compared to the Sigma 70-200 (which I was also looking at)
4/5 IQ
4/5 F&B
5/5 P
5/5 VFM
I'm confused!
Or is this just magazines talking?
Regards
ali
It's my favourite lens and I can use it in heavy rain!
Also, on the K200D review summary shows image quality as 2, but the main test as 5! Where is the mag's QA processes?!
Interesting to note of the D60 it has 3 point auto focus, all of them of the cross type! Big deal, the Pentax has 9 cross types! What a balanced article!
Just had to see for myself, I won't stray again!
Comment by beakynet posted on DA*50-135 - reviews at 23/07/2008 - 13:06
George Lazarette wrote:
I just use a Pentax lens.
G
I also try to use a camera tooI just use a Pentax lens.
G
Comment by beakynet posted on A sharpening tip at 23/07/2008 - 12:52
Remember not to take photos without the filter in place, it will very likely damage your sensor. The filter is also designed to protect the lens from heat from the sun and you will need to have the camera pointed in that direction (note a good tripod head will help you keep track on the sun) for some time.
As John hinted, any economy on the filter might be faulse economy!
As John hinted, any economy on the filter might be faulse economy!
Comment by beakynet posted on Photographing Solar Eclipses at 23/07/2008 - 12:39
One other tip I have heard is to creat a duplicate layer, over sharpen this and then blend the layers using the opaque setting till the desired affect is achieved. I would be interested to find out how this works in comparison to your method. You can also combine this with layer masking.
Comment by beakynet posted on A sharpening tip at 22/07/2008 - 15:18
There is a very good site on Eclipse Photography and you will need a Solar Filter (Perhaps the cheepest I could find) as only short direct visual exposure to the sun can cause damage. It is also advisable to use a right angle finder and a tripod with remote release.
Othe filters do exist that may be better optically for photography. With all of these you can practice before you go to ensure you can get the right shutter and apature combination as you will likely need to use full manual.
Othe filters do exist that may be better optically for photography. With all of these you can practice before you go to ensure you can get the right shutter and apature combination as you will likely need to use full manual.
Comment by beakynet posted on Photographing Solar Eclipses at 22/07/2008 - 13:41
Clarky wrote:
Trouble is I don't have a scanner.
Let me know if you want it and i will get it scanned at the mother in laws.
You have a camera! Just Photocopy it!Trouble is I don't have a scanner.
Let me know if you want it and i will get it scanned at the mother in laws.
Comment by beakynet posted on Bargain Pentaz smc-f 50mm 1.7 lens Broken :( at 22/07/2008 - 12:17
Don wrote:
I have a pentax bag that I think is a rebadged slingshot 100.
the k10 with grip and 16-45 barely fits. (the body makes doing the zipper up really snug). There's a little more room for a longer lens.
I'll second that. However, it does focus what I take out! I can carry 50mm 1.4, 50-135, K10+grip with attached 18-200, 1.4 converter, Metz 58 flash, two spare battries, IR remote and spare SD cards! It is tight, but not impossible.I have a pentax bag that I think is a rebadged slingshot 100.
the k10 with grip and 16-45 barely fits. (the body makes doing the zipper up really snug). There's a little more room for a longer lens.
One thing worth noting is that all the Slingshots have the SlipLock system allowing additional pouches and lens cases to be attached. I have a LowePro lens case to protect my 50-135 and that can be attached which gives me the potential to carry my 70-300, otherwise I have to make a choice.
Comment by beakynet posted on The Slingshot Bags at 21/07/2008 - 15:52
Daniel Bridge wrote:
Would there be a way for the judge to comment on the individual photos as the week goes on, but for those comments to be visible to everyone else only after the competition has closed, or even better when the judge chooses to 'publish results'? That way, it saves having to cut and paste from a seperate document.
If this seems like a good idea, perhaps we could suggest it to the team.
Dan
I was thinking of this 'not visible till competition over' option.Would there be a way for the judge to comment on the individual photos as the week goes on, but for those comments to be visible to everyone else only after the competition has closed, or even better when the judge chooses to 'publish results'? That way, it saves having to cut and paste from a seperate document.
If this seems like a good idea, perhaps we could suggest it to the team.
Dan
Comment by beakynet posted on JR's Competition at 21/07/2008 - 13:11
I've got the bag now, and it seems pretty good, although rather big. The 300mm lens fits in with hood on without having to fully unzip the bottom part. If they'd made one halfway between the 20 and 30 it would probably have been better for me, but at least it gives me room for expansion.
I bought a lens bag at the same time which is perhaps slightly too small - I can't win! Of course it would have been good to have a local shop to buy from, but no such luck.
Robert.
I bought a LowePro lens bag so I could add it on the side of my slingshot, it is a bit too unwieldly so it only gets used to store the lens when not in use! If only I had tried it first! And I did get it from a high street shop!
Thanks for the helpful post vote!