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Comment by Benz3ne posted on D-FA 100mm f/2.8 WR on MPB £254. at 18/09/2019 - 16:11
Mike-P wrote:
Even my Nikon D500 has a fairly annoying problem, It doesn't have Pentax on the front. Apart from that I think it's pretty much the perfect APS-C DSLR (for me anyway). Saying that my K-1 still goes out with me 99% of the time.
Though, for me, the limitation is purely the user, if I had to switch brands for whatever reason it'd probably be the D500 I'd go for. In short, for the apparently-exceptional autofocus abilities. I quite often photograph my dogs, and it'd be nice to have that little bit extra confidence that it's nailing autofocus where I don't really get that luxury in the K-70 or K-S2 I own...Even my Nikon D500 has a fairly annoying problem, It doesn't have Pentax on the front. Apart from that I think it's pretty much the perfect APS-C DSLR (for me anyway). Saying that my K-1 still goes out with me 99% of the time.
As has definitely been mentioned before, it really depends on what you need the camera for. I'm still finding my feet, so it's nice to try my hand at various types of photography - landscape, portraits (though little experience here), street photography, fast moving images such as sport or wildlife, or even manual focus vs autofocus, so I'm yet to truly pinpoint my niche or the limitations associated with the camera therein. Ergo, I don't (currently) see any need at all to switch.
Comment by Benz3ne posted on Do I switch to another brand? at 18/09/2019 - 12:01
Gwyn wrote:
Next time wear gloves, or rub oil on your hands then wash them. Soap and water isn't enough.
If your finished dish is too hot then drink milk or have a piece of chocolate. Beer or water has no effect.
Milk only really works beforehand by coating the inside of the mouth. Next time wear gloves, or rub oil on your hands then wash them. Soap and water isn't enough.
If your finished dish is too hot then drink milk or have a piece of chocolate. Beer or water has no effect.
Sugar is good to rid any residual burning, hence the chocolate. Also capsaicin is alkali so anything acidic would likely help (not that I recommend chugging vinegar).
Comment by Benz3ne posted on Another pointless thread at 16/09/2019 - 12:05
I don’t believe so. 10,000 is reasonable.
Comment by Benz3ne posted on Shutter count. at 15/09/2019 - 20:05
JAK wrote:
I think thy mean f no is 1.7, not that it an F series lens. It is an A lens and looks reasonably priced.
Of course. Duh, silly me! Agreed on pricing aspect!I think thy mean f no is 1.7, not that it an F series lens. It is an A lens and looks reasonably priced.
Comment by Benz3ne posted on Pentax A-50 f/1.7 (it looks like). at 13/09/2019 - 02:45
Very nice. Love pictures with subdued saturation and high contrast.
Comment by Benz3ne posted on Blackpool Pleasure Beach at 12/09/2019 - 22:08
On LCEGroup's website. Listed as a F-50mm 1.7 but looks like an A. Regardless, is priced reasonably, and from my experience LCE are relatively conservative with their grading.
https://www.lcegroup.co.uk/Used/Pentax-50mm-F/1.7_256369.html
https://www.lcegroup.co.uk/Used/Pentax-50mm-F/1.7_256369.html
Comment by Benz3ne posted on Pentax A-50 f/1.7 (it looks like). at 12/09/2019 - 14:41
Benz3ne wrote:
A broad subject for this month, for which I should make my first monthly competition entry! Good luck to all participants
I AM still meaning to get involved! Just waiting for the right picture to arise!A broad subject for this month, for which I should make my first monthly competition entry! Good luck to all participants
Comment by Benz3ne posted on September Monthly Competition - High Contrast at 12/09/2019 - 11:41
PeterKR wrote:
Well, Andrew, you certainly got me thinking. So as a challenge I took my M50 f/1.7 to Portmeirion recently and set myself the task of only using that instead of my usual zooms.
It was a fascinating experience and I learned a lot, both then and also from other members after posting the results in another thread on this Forum.
I checked today and there are still plenty of old M50 and A50 lenses on offer on the usual Auction site.
Thanks for asking the question and do give it a try!
Best regards
Peter
Nice part of the world too. I picked up an A-50/1.7 and A-28/2.8 for about £40 posted, total, off the auction site in question. I definitely agree that having some hands-on time with manual zooms, and manual aperture, makes for a more involved experience. I'm using my recently-procured Auto-Takumar 55mm f/2.2 almost solely this month and it really opens your eyes to what adjustments affect photos in certain ways, or how best to wield manual focus.Well, Andrew, you certainly got me thinking. So as a challenge I took my M50 f/1.7 to Portmeirion recently and set myself the task of only using that instead of my usual zooms.
It was a fascinating experience and I learned a lot, both then and also from other members after posting the results in another thread on this Forum.
I checked today and there are still plenty of old M50 and A50 lenses on offer on the usual Auction site.
Thanks for asking the question and do give it a try!
Best regards
Peter
Comment by Benz3ne posted on 50MM PRIME LENS OR NOT at 10/09/2019 - 15:58
HarisF1 wrote:
I bought another KP :/
How many KPs does one need? I bought another KP :/
Comment by Benz3ne posted on What's your latest acquisition? at 10/09/2019 - 15:26
https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/used-equipment/used-photo-and-video/used-lenses/pentax...