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talks a lot of sense that guy, thanks for the heads up, very refreshing...

Comment by cabstar posted on Good Advice on changing to photography at 30/03/2012 - 03:08

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Another one for do it in post, processes in camera slow the camera right down...

Comment by cabstar posted on K5 Noise reduction at 29/03/2012 - 15:51

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use a blower????

Comment by cabstar posted on LCD screen protectors at 28/03/2012 - 22:08

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I think screen protectors are another one of those products that people think they need when they don't.

Never had one on my GX20 from new & don't have a scratch on it, never yet broken a screen on any digital camera either.

The only LCD screens I have broken have all been on my HTC HD2 phone & each one has broken by being in the same pocket as my keys (big bunch)

My K-5 came with a screen attached & I took it off after a week, how you are supposed to get accurate information through an LCD screen I don't know.

This nearly 5 year old video should put your minds at rest

Comment by cabstar posted on LCD screen protectors at 28/03/2012 - 14:27

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Yes that is correct, I would say it is similar to Sky Plus, if you are already watching a tv show & press record it will record the whole show rather than from the point of recording. Basically just creating a copy from teh buffer.

The Nikon has a 2 second buffer that's all. Oh and a very clever marketing team who have capitalised on this feature for their marketing strategy. Just like they have with their claims of 60 frames per second capture rate when this refers to video capture rate, but then they make stills from that capture rate, which is good for video but rather a slow shutter speed for stills.

Comment by cabstar posted on Silly ad..... at 27/03/2012 - 12:27

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If it sways you at all, heres my 35 portraits on 35mm

Comment by cabstar posted on Advice re 35mm lens,please at 27/03/2012 - 12:10

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I love number 5, great framing.

Number 1 I foind the number plate brightness very distracting & its brightness is making it the focus of attention.

Great set though.

Comment by cabstar posted on First from the Bulldog Rally at 27/03/2012 - 12:08

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I have the DA 35mm 2.4 & on the crop sensor makes a great portrait, walk around lens.

I bought it with a view to upgrading to the 35mm limited if I thought I was using the 2.4 enough. Trouble is I use the 2.4 lots because its so good & see no reason to upgrade. I even like the plastic body, weighs nothing in my bag, so is always there for me.

Think it can now be had online for around £130 which is a steal

Comment by cabstar posted on Advice re 35mm lens,please at 27/03/2012 - 12:06

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the k-5 cannot be tethered to a laptop for lightroom.

The k-5 is an excellent camera, however it is only a tool to do a job & it depends what job you want to do with it.

Always best to hold the cameras you think you need then make a decision. In 2012 the digital SLR market is now all very similar & all are capable of making very good images.

Comment by cabstar posted on K-x to K-5 upgrade at 26/03/2012 - 17:33

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Looks good

Comment by cabstar posted on Touchdown! at 26/03/2012 - 04:39

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