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Comment by ChrisA posted on SMC-A 400mm f5.6 quality/value at 07/10/2011 - 19:52
AndrewA wrote:
Bump before ebay...any offers???
Not an offer, I'm afraid - a request.Bump before ebay...any offers???
Could you post the eBay link, please, I'll be very interested to see what it goes for. I might need to consider selling mine soon
Comment by ChrisA posted on FS: Pentax SMC FA f3.8-f5.6 28-200 AL(IF) at 07/10/2011 - 19:11
Is there a reason you're only posting it at 600px wide?
I find it very difficult to form a view of anything at this sort of size, all the more so when there's a lot of detail to look at as in this one.
TBH, it doesn't evoke a 'fantasy' feel in me - I'd expect something more like something out of Harry Potter or LOTR.
This looks more like a twilight shot gone a bit wrong, to me, but I'd be interested to see a bigger version where the detail looks less like grain.
Sorry!
I find it very difficult to form a view of anything at this sort of size, all the more so when there's a lot of detail to look at as in this one.
TBH, it doesn't evoke a 'fantasy' feel in me - I'd expect something more like something out of Harry Potter or LOTR.
This looks more like a twilight shot gone a bit wrong, to me, but I'd be interested to see a bigger version where the detail looks less like grain.
Sorry!
Comment by ChrisA posted on Conwy Castle - the fantasy look? at 07/10/2011 - 11:53
dougf8 wrote:
It's hard to tell.js2011 wrote:
Those are very cool!
Is it just me that thinks js2011 is spammer.Those are very cool!
He did express an actual opinion, relevant to the thread, in one post I noticed.
Comment by ChrisA posted on Old Forfar at 06/10/2011 - 22:05
In principle, I'm sure they could.
But it's all about the investment in all the new technology, fabrication plants etc, etc,.... weighed up against the income from the probable market.
The fact you want one doesn't mean it's a profitable project
But it's all about the investment in all the new technology, fabrication plants etc, etc,.... weighed up against the income from the probable market.
The fact you want one doesn't mean it's a profitable project
Comment by ChrisA posted on Full Frame for the Insecure? at 06/10/2011 - 21:51
Frogherder wrote:
Why does a DLSR such as the K10D/K5 etc only have a APS-C sensor.
Afterall the bodies are bigger than most 35mm film bodies and the "mirror hole" looks about the same size to me.
Could not the next upgrade be to install a full frame sensor into this size of camera?
Lock the mirror up, and have a look inside. Why does a DLSR such as the K10D/K5 etc only have a APS-C sensor.
Afterall the bodies are bigger than most 35mm film bodies and the "mirror hole" looks about the same size to me.
Could not the next upgrade be to install a full frame sensor into this size of camera?
The sensor itself may be just 24x16, but there's all the shake reduction mechanism as well, which would have to be enormously beefed up, and made smaller at the same time to fit in the available space.
It would also need a completely new shutter, I imagine.
Not at all trivial.
Comment by ChrisA posted on Full Frame for the Insecure? at 06/10/2011 - 18:35
bjolester wrote:
Anyway, based on your images ChrisA, the 400mm must be a very good lens.
Most kind. It seems Ok, certainly. Anyway, based on your images ChrisA, the 400mm must be a very good lens.
You do have to be careful with the focusing to get the best out of it. The DoF is quite thin, and since it's so heavy, it's not easy to use it hand-held.
Haven't tried it on the K-5 yet - I'm hoping to use it for some moon shots soon - I'll post if I get anything usable.
Comment by ChrisA posted on SMC-A 400mm f5.6 quality/value at 06/10/2011 - 18:11
bjolester wrote:
ChrisA: The images of the Heron and the Swan are impressive! Is it possible to ask what aperture you used on these?
Thanks! The heron looks better at its native 1000px (the forum has squished it).ChrisA: The images of the Heron and the Swan are impressive! Is it possible to ask what aperture you used on these?
Heron: F8, 1/15, ISO 200
Swan: F10, 1/640, ISO 400
The EXIF is all there if you have a suitable plugin. I use Exif Viewer in Firefox.
Comment by ChrisA posted on SMC-A 400mm f5.6 quality/value at 06/10/2011 - 17:54
mph555l wrote:
It's a very good lens. They turn up on eBay every now and then.
This one from last week for example link
Considering it was boxed and came with the case I think £262 was quite a bargain.
Well, plus the £60 postage. But even so... I paid £350 for mine.It's a very good lens. They turn up on eBay every now and then.
This one from last week for example link
Considering it was boxed and came with the case I think £262 was quite a bargain.
I've got one, and although it's heavy, it's really a thing of beauty.
Here are a couple of pics taken with it:
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t244/chris5gd/Public/IMGP4972-2-1000sh.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t244/chris5gd/Public/IMGP4954-1-800sh.jpg[/IMG]
It's not for sale
Comment by ChrisA posted on SMC-A 400mm f5.6 quality/value at 06/10/2011 - 16:18
ChrisR wrote:
Just tried my K5, the display does rotate to the correct way up, so I assume I have the latest firmware.
No need to assume.Just tried my K5, the display does rotate to the correct way up, so I assume I have the latest firmware.
Switch it on with the Menu button pressed and held, and it will report the firmware version.
Current is 1.11.
Comment by ChrisA posted on K5 Jamming and locking up ? at 06/10/2011 - 12:49
I will be watching out for the moon shots!
[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t244/chris5gd/Moons/IMGP0785-2.jpg[/IMG]