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Wowzer. What images this lens creates! :O Checked it out... not exactly inexpensive, otherwise I'd be all over one.
Comment by Benz3ne posted on Garden Flora at 22/03/2020 - 18:55
RobL wrote:
Our local butcher is flat out supplying meat that the supermarkets have sold out of, same at the bakery. Could this lead to a revival in small shops?
I said just this to my other half the other day. As long as they can have the transport in unaffected there's no reason they shouldn't be able to continue supplying. Same goes for greengrocers and smaller shops.Our local butcher is flat out supplying meat that the supermarkets have sold out of, same at the bakery. Could this lead to a revival in small shops?
Comment by Benz3ne posted on Another pointless thread at 20/03/2020 - 13:38
Aitch53 wrote:
Strong short-wavelength ultra-violet light?
Dual purpose, it’ll de-yellow old Takumar lenses too Strong short-wavelength ultra-violet light?
Comment by Benz3ne posted on Removing Covid-19 from Cameras at 18/03/2020 - 19:22
Benz3ne wrote:
You could come into contact with virus (on hands) and handle camera without self-infecting prior (touching mouth, eyes, or anything that then touches mouth, eyes). That being said, if you've done that you've more than likely touched something that will also come into contact with your face (mouth, eyes, etc.).
Also yes, max 72 hours. I'd rather just 'dust' with some disinfectant wipes on the camera before use than force myself to wait 72 hours to use it again.
Chrism8 wrote:
I would presume the camera can only have the virus on it from an infected owner and isn't the virus alive for just 72 hours on a hard surface ?
Agreed to a point.I would presume the camera can only have the virus on it from an infected owner and isn't the virus alive for just 72 hours on a hard surface ?
You could come into contact with virus (on hands) and handle camera without self-infecting prior (touching mouth, eyes, or anything that then touches mouth, eyes). That being said, if you've done that you've more than likely touched something that will also come into contact with your face (mouth, eyes, etc.).
Also yes, max 72 hours. I'd rather just 'dust' with some disinfectant wipes on the camera before use than force myself to wait 72 hours to use it again.
Comment by Benz3ne posted on Removing Covid-19 from Cameras at 18/03/2020 - 16:41
Chrism8 wrote:
I would presume the camera can only have the virus on it from an infected owner and isn't the virus alive for just 72 hours on a hard surface ?
Agreed to a point.I would presume the camera can only have the virus on it from an infected owner and isn't the virus alive for just 72 hours on a hard surface ?
You could come into contact with virus (on hands) and handle camera without self-infecting (touching mouth, eyes, or anything that then touches mouth, eyes). That being said, if you've done that you've more than likely touched something that will also come into contact with your face (mouth, eyes, etc.).
Also yes, max 72 hours. I'd rather just 'dust' with some disinfectant wipes on the camera before use than force myself to wait 72 hours to use it again.
Comment by Benz3ne posted on Removing Covid-19 from Cameras at 18/03/2020 - 16:39
davidwozhere wrote:
An odd one (perhaps) is the SMC Pentax-A 50mm MACRO (if you can find one). Superb walkabout lens that's wonderful from 4inches to infinity.
+1 for this suggestion. They’re a great lens and one I’m fortunate enough to own. I did spot one in the Camera Centre UK shop in Cardiff the other day but I’m not certain of the price (I was more curious with an M42 Voigtlander Colour-Ultron 50mm f/1.8...).An odd one (perhaps) is the SMC Pentax-A 50mm MACRO (if you can find one). Superb walkabout lens that's wonderful from 4inches to infinity.
Comment by Benz3ne posted on I'm looking for a decent 50mm FF lens for my new K1 ii at 18/03/2020 - 06:08
Are you happy with manual focus? If so, this really opens up the playing field for you. There's a swathe of excellent film lenses that work nicely on full frame. I recently enjoyed using the SMC-M 50mm f/1.7 for about a month. Decently sharp wide-open, nice bokeh, smooth to use and an abundance of good examples at not particularly high prices. Similarly, the SMC-K 55mm f/1.8 is a joy to use and produces some beautiful bokeh. I've loved using that one lately, too. There are some interesting options in the f/1.2's from Pentax and Reuvenon/Cosina etc. and some interesting Russian options including the Helioses and Industars, along with classics like the Takumars (I quite enjoy using my Auto-Takumar 55mm f/2.2 from time to time)!
Otherwise, people have had good experiences with the DA-50mm f/1.8 and more recently the considerably costlier D-FA 50mm f/1.4 which, to me, looks a beaut.
I'm sure others will chime in soon.
Otherwise, people have had good experiences with the DA-50mm f/1.8 and more recently the considerably costlier D-FA 50mm f/1.4 which, to me, looks a beaut.
I'm sure others will chime in soon.
Comment by Benz3ne posted on I'm looking for a decent 50mm FF lens for my new K1 ii at 17/03/2020 - 08:30
jeallen01 wrote:
My bad! Still gave me a chuckle.Benz3ne wrote:
Bit late - that was posted about 1/2 way through that linked thread!jeallen01 wrote:
And then there's the "bog roll story" - sorry it's on another forum but truly "amusing" (except if you have run out of "toilet tissue") to which I have just added my "three sheets worth"
And then there's the "bog roll story" - sorry it's on another forum but truly "amusing" (except if you have run out of "toilet tissue") to which I have just added my "three sheets worth"
Comment by Benz3ne posted on Another pointless thread at 15/03/2020 - 08:59
jeallen01 wrote:
And then there's the "bog roll story" - sorry it's on another forum but truly "amusing" (except if you have run out of "toilet tissue") to which I have just added my "three sheets worth"
And then there's the "bog roll story" - sorry it's on another forum but truly "amusing" (except if you have run out of "toilet tissue") to which I have just added my "three sheets worth"
Comment by Benz3ne posted on Another pointless thread at 14/03/2020 - 22:38
LennyBloke wrote:
After returning from the supermarket I have visions of thousands of people sitting on the loo, eating bowls of pasta and beans, and rubbing their hands with anti-bacterial gel between every mouthful.
Isn’t this normal behaviour? After returning from the supermarket I have visions of thousands of people sitting on the loo, eating bowls of pasta and beans, and rubbing their hands with anti-bacterial gel between every mouthful.
Just me then...
Comment by Benz3ne posted on Another pointless thread at 12/03/2020 - 19:16
