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Nice design and images, I cant help but think the about me on the index page is a wasted SEO opportunity. seeing as you have an about me page a;ready.

Have you considered putting key search phrases in there in white text as opposed to about you info, so search engines can pick them up and the viewer cant see them??

Comment by cabstar posted on New website - would appreciate some feedback at 26/11/2012 - 14:35

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The exe file will not open under windows 7 64 bit version so I had to download the zip file and extract that to the sd card...

Comment by cabstar posted on Firmware for K30 at 26/11/2012 - 11:38

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Heres what it looks like on the k-5 with the 16-50, first pics with my new k-30!!!

Landscape mode
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Portrait mode

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Modification to flash added velcro

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Modification to diffuser added two plstic tie straps

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Comment by cabstar posted on Ebay Lambency Flash Diffuser at 26/11/2012 - 00:22

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Yes that's the plan, the gx20 is showing its age now, the k-30 is just a stop gap until I hope the mkiis drops down in price in new year

Comment by cabstar posted on Added a k-30 to my collection at 25/11/2012 - 21:20

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I've had a currys gift voucher burning a hole in my pocket so took advantage of the quidco 10% off dslr weekend and the pentax cash back and got currys to price match jessops price of £412.97 so if my maths is correct it has cost me just £321.97 for k-30 and WR kit lens.

I also took out the currys whatever happens insurance for the princely sum of £4.50 a month

Can't wait to give it a whirl and upgrade the firmware....

Comment by cabstar posted on Added a k-30 to my collection at 25/11/2012 - 19:08

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Algernon wrote:
Looks a good diffuser. I wonder if the Gary Fong one is
better? .... he used to be a decent photographer so I
wouldn't expect him to put out ant trash.

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I think it's based on the Gary font but without the huge expense

cardiff_gareth wrote:
Gary,
I have one of these and they are excellent. I use the white diffuser cone but in the head of the diffuser I line the back with foil, sellotaped into place. It's excellent at making sure 100% of the flash power goes where you want it and not lost illuminating behind you
I tried the orange top last weekend but it was a disaster as the whole picture came out orange and didnt take the Orr lids with me, fortunately I had my stolen with me, phew!

So these last night where taken with the white top which was ideal.

The foil sounds a good idea, could reduce power and save battery life a little

I slightly modified mine as it is only held on by the front, to the rear I drilled two holes and added a couple of plastic tie straps for the strap to hold the rear down on the flash.

I will post photos later...

Comment by cabstar posted on Ebay Lambency Flash Diffuser at 25/11/2012 - 19:03

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Straight up with the flash head turned 90 degrees which makes it quick to swap from landscape to portrait mode.

Comment by cabstar posted on Ebay Lambency Flash Diffuser at 25/11/2012 - 12:45

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Haha I used to subscribe to that page when o uses to be on Facebook.

I work between 11 and 1 on a Saturday night and yes see all sorts. As the club is the client they don't want those kind of photos on their page. But lets say i do have some

Comment by cabstar posted on Ebay Lambency Flash Diffuser at 25/11/2012 - 11:15

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Thanks Smeggy

Focus? hmm tricky, MF set lens to 2 feet and I move backwards and forwards until focus confirm lights up

Its all technology lol... With practice I can now nail focus usually first time, some I miss but not many

Comment by cabstar posted on Ebay Lambency Flash Diffuser at 25/11/2012 - 04:43

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So I thought I would give one of these a go seeing how cheap they are and have to say I am mightily impressed.

I have myself a weekly a job shooting in a club, where due to the darkness I have to use flash, the ceiling of the club is painted red so bouncing is not an option. Using flash straight on caused me a fair bit of work in post & a fair amount of shadows on walls behind subjects.

Used the Lambency diffuser tonight and have to say my post work has been cut right down and I am really pleased with the results.

Pentax K-5
Pentax DA* 16-50mm
Metz af48 flash
Lambency Diffuser

ISO 800
f/5.6
1/20

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Comment by cabstar posted on Ebay Lambency Flash Diffuser at 25/11/2012 - 04:02

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