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I've had 5 years plus out of 3 units from link delight, they look exactly the same as the Godex units, for 3 years they got used at least monthly, but recently prob once a quarter as got more into natural light and low light images.

No hesitation in recommending them, treat them with care and they are very good for the money.

I still use them, but not quite as often at the mo.

Comment by Chrism8 posted on Studio Flash head units at 21/10/2014 - 15:59

I would suggest improving the glass, I get decent results from all my Sigi lenses, but they aren't the cheapest ones in their range.

Comment by Chrism8 posted on Should I stay or go at 19/10/2014 - 10:47

No, as mentioned above a sigi 70 -200, u would be much better in TV, shutter priority and upping the ISO to at least 400 and looking from there, go to 800 if required.

Comment by Chrism8 posted on First 'go' with the K-50, Oh! Dear! at 17/10/2014 - 19:56

Pjy123 wrote:
May I ask what camera setting your using as I have a k500 with that lens,have to agree it hunts a lot and my pics do come out dark a lot of the time too.

Hi pjy123,

I'd upped the ISO to around 800, the K5 iis is excellent at that sort of setting, using a sigi 70 - 200 F2.8 at around F5.6 / 6.3 with a shutter speed close to 1/1250 sec.

Comment by Chrism8 posted on First 'go' with the K-50, Oh! Dear! at 17/10/2014 - 18:29

That's what I've been doing,

Keep them both pressed at the same time, the auto focus follows the subject much much quicker and accurate, you'll still need to nail your exposure which may mean manual, compensation or metering from the grass or similar.

Comment by Chrism8 posted on First 'go' with the K-50, Oh! Dear! at 17/10/2014 - 18:20

michaelblue wrote:
The 55-300 is not the best lens for 'Birds in flight' shots, I also struggle to get many 'Keepers'
I don't know about the K50 but using the K5 and the 55-300 for birds in flight I've all but given up, it just spends all it's time 'Hunting' and getting nowhere
As for exposure, try dialling in a stop or two compensation, particularly against a bright sky

Try shooting with your thumb on the AF button, on the right of the screen at the same time as your forefinger the shutter release, I've only tried this technique recently and have achieved the best in flight shots I've ever achieved and shot a motor rally last week with 100% accuracy.

Have a peak at my web site, at the bottom of the home page, click on client access and use the code birdsofprey

Comment by Chrism8 posted on First 'go' with the K-50, Oh! Dear! at 17/10/2014 - 16:45

michaelblue wrote:
Get rid of the facebook and twitter links. I'm sick of being told to "Connect to facebook", "Like us on facebook" etc.

And me toooooooo

Comment by Chrism8 posted on New Pentax User Redesign Screenshots at 17/10/2014 - 15:57

I'm living mine, especially in low light

Comment by Chrism8 posted on HSS 645z and Metz 58 flashes at 14/10/2014 - 18:59

I've got say, recently been using the rear AF button and my in flight bird shots have improved 200%

Comment by Chrism8 posted on Which AF method? Rear or shutter button? at 12/10/2014 - 15:47

Take advantage of the landrover safaries if u can, well worth it

Comment by Chrism8 posted on Slimbridge Wetland Centre at 03/10/2014 - 18:19

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