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Prince is number 1 on my hit list. I have been fortunate over the last few years to hit a number of artist on my hit list.

Comment by cabstar posted on Who would you like to photograph at 19/11/2010 - 20:52

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Well tried it last night & was well pleased with its performance, loveley contrast, focus was faster than my DA* 50-135mm & didn't struggle to lock on.

My only gripe is the zoom ring rotates the opposite way to my other lenses & the tripod mount is a little annoying, but really like the increased reach, the hood was a little struggle to fit, will try & find a click on hood...

Shot at ISO 1600 no flash f/2.8

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Comment by cabstar posted on just won a tokina atx 828 pro at 19/11/2010 - 17:04

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SmutjeUK wrote:

Join a decent Photo Agency and get Flickr PRO set up and running.
I know this sounds now stupid but I would like to join the NUJ or some other 'Gatekeepers' to get a Pass and have a bit more accreditation behind me as a Freelancer.
As long as you got Diplomas and a Press Pass you can get a job if not.....well I know where the door is and when I am not wanted.
So this is one I have to sort to get at least some freelance work, get a stupid pass that will at the end do no good for most of the time.
But I still like to get my hands on a K5.
why do you need a press pass? a decent photo agency will get you into most events? nuj press pass could come in handy if you get into any scrapes, but won't get you into many gigs as you said.

Comment by cabstar posted on Photographic ambitions for next 6 months... at 18/11/2010 - 08:40

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well just collected it, opened the box to find a the lens complete with hood, caps, case & the box. have shined my torch inside & can see 2 tiny tiny specks of dust. the lens is like new.
i think the seller has undersold this one.... testing later...

Comment by cabstar posted on just won a tokina atx 828 pro at 17/11/2010 - 09:10

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Missed the postman today so going to collect it tomorrow. I have a shoot on Thursday night so will let you know how I get on.

Must admit I am a little daunted by ths weight of thing, I love my 50-135mm but sometimes it does fall short...

Comment by cabstar posted on just won a tokina atx 828 pro at 16/11/2010 - 22:46

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The live view mode on the newer models are a massive improvement over the GX20 & the K20d. The screen on the GX20 is always going to be poor anyhow due to the minuscule pixel count

Comment by cabstar posted on Live View Magnification at 13/11/2010 - 22:13

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rparmar wrote:
Well, some have told me I am daft and it is true that after PP no-one is really going to pick out which camera took which shot.

But there is something about the newer sensors that I don't like.
the strange thing is i have had more sales this year with the k-x than the gx20 but that could be due to having my 17-50mm on it though.

sorry i wasnt calling anyone daft by the way, merely referring to myself....

Comment by cabstar posted on Kx to K20 at 12/11/2010 - 16:04

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As I have recently joined a better photo agency with more opportunities then my goals for the next 12 months are to be regularly published in the national press & to turn full time pro leaving my day job.

Comment by cabstar posted on Photographic ambitions for next 6 months... at 12/11/2010 - 15:34

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i got 300 for my year old k-x on ebay last week.

Comment by cabstar posted on How long til I can get a used Kx for c. £200? at 12/11/2010 - 09:44

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ah so it wasnt just me being daft thinking my k-x images looked plastic like....

i love the colour rendition of the gx20 regardless of lens.

i still want a k-5 though....

Comment by cabstar posted on Kx to K20 at 12/11/2010 - 08:22

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