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Comment by ChrisR posted on Docklands - Canary Wharf 2011 - VOLUME TWO at 19/08/2011 - 11:30
Hi Ted.
Like the clarity of number one, I am a mechanical / machine, junky.
I own a number of open crank engines, dating from the nineteen twenties, so any images as number one, does it for me.
Take care.
Chris R.
Like the clarity of number one, I am a mechanical / machine, junky.
I own a number of open crank engines, dating from the nineteen twenties, so any images as number one, does it for me.
Take care.
Chris R.
Comment by ChrisR posted on A couple of recent shots at 19/08/2011 - 11:17
Its all been said, stick with (Eneloop) or (GP ReCyko).
You wont go far wrong with either.
Take care.
Chris R.
You wont go far wrong with either.
Take care.
Chris R.
Comment by ChrisR posted on Rechargeable alkaline batteries, anybody used them? at 18/08/2011 - 16:18
Hi Paul.
Take care.
Chris R.
Take care.
Chris R.
Comment by ChrisR posted on Hi From New Member at 18/08/2011 - 11:03
asgr wrote:
Okay, so having got some fairly compact primes I started wondering about the best compact set up you could buy. The caveat is that it can be cross platform, so no problem with paring a Pentax 40mm with the Panasonic GF2 (although that would make for an odd weak tele set up).
Factors are not just how small the system is, but how good the IQ will be, how useful the focal length and how expensive.
A friend of mine has just bought the GF2 with the 14mm pancake, but I think the Sony NEX + 21mm Pentax Pancake should beat this into the dust (at a price!)
Any other obvious set ups? And has anybody done this for real? I'm curious how beatable the x100 is...
Hi Aaron.Okay, so having got some fairly compact primes I started wondering about the best compact set up you could buy. The caveat is that it can be cross platform, so no problem with paring a Pentax 40mm with the Panasonic GF2 (although that would make for an odd weak tele set up).
Factors are not just how small the system is, but how good the IQ will be, how useful the focal length and how expensive.
A friend of mine has just bought the GF2 with the 14mm pancake, but I think the Sony NEX + 21mm Pentax Pancake should beat this into the dust (at a price!)
Any other obvious set ups? And has anybody done this for real? I'm curious how beatable the x100 is...
As a pocket, carry anywhere camera, I purchased a Panasonic LX3, which has now been superseded by the LX5.
I find the LX3, very good, I had to purchase an optical view finder though, as could not see the screen in bright light. Did not purchase the Panasonic view finder at the £200.00, mark, but a “Helios”, from Mr Cad, at £20.00. It is not exactly the correct field of view to match the camera, but at that price saving , I can put up with a compromise.
Take care.
Chris R.
Comment by ChrisR posted on Best compact set up at 17/08/2011 - 10:32
Hi Bryan.
Hi.
Yes once bitten by Pentax, that’s it.
I was first bitten in 1974, when I purchased a Spotmatic II.
Used that up to 2007, when I purchased a K10D.
Spotmatic still going fine, just had to have the light seals replaced a few years back, don’t think you could say that camera owes me anything, a very good servant.
Take care.
Chris R.
Hi.
Yes once bitten by Pentax, that’s it.
I was first bitten in 1974, when I purchased a Spotmatic II.
Used that up to 2007, when I purchased a K10D.
Spotmatic still going fine, just had to have the light seals replaced a few years back, don’t think you could say that camera owes me anything, a very good servant.
Take care.
Chris R.
Comment by ChrisR posted on Hello all, new to Pentax and DSLR at 17/08/2011 - 10:11
Pentaxophile wrote:
Eneloop or recycko ultra low discharge rechargeable aa batteries are best.
Apparently “Which” magazine gave the (GP Recyko) a higher rating than (Eneloop).Eneloop or recycko ultra low discharge rechargeable aa batteries are best.
I have and use both makes and I find that the (GP Recyko), does give a better storage/use cycle than the (Eneloop).
But having said that both brands are very good at what they do, and I would not hesitate in recommending either brand.
Take care.
Chris R.
Comment by ChrisR posted on New to forum at 17/08/2011 - 08:51
AV 70%
Other 30%
Take care.
Chris R.
Other 30%
Take care.
Chris R.
Comment by ChrisR posted on What is your default Shooting Mode at 16/08/2011 - 15:24
jeallen01 wrote:
Most people who buy DLSRs have done their homework before they spent several (many??) hundreds of pounds on them, and let's face it, that these Pentax units are not cheap, and so are (or should ) not be bought without at least a little thought as to how they are going to be used!
OTOH, if you don't have a PC (which I assume you must, to be on this forum) or you don't want to try to deal with these issues, then I would seriously suggest that you take/send your camera to a decent dealer to get the work done - and he will probably then charge you around £30 to £50 for the priviledge.
BTW, although not quite yet retired, I am getting very close to that stage in my life as well!!
Not even going there. ChrisR wrote:
Maybe all camera boxes should carry a warning :-
YOU WILL NEED COMPUTER SKILLS TO USE THIS PRODUCT.
Take care.
Chris R.
Not wishing to be rude, but what item of relatively advanced piece of consumer electronics does not require some computer skills to get something decent out of it. Don't forget that most DSLRs would be considered to be "very advanced" by comparison with a "fully auto point and shoot, and then hand over the memory card to your local print shop" camera that requires virtually no interaction. Even for the modern microwave oven, you need to read and understand the book before you try to make it work (as I found out to my cost last year, when I did not do the latter!)Maybe all camera boxes should carry a warning :-
YOU WILL NEED COMPUTER SKILLS TO USE THIS PRODUCT.
Take care.
Chris R.
Most people who buy DLSRs have done their homework before they spent several (many??) hundreds of pounds on them, and let's face it, that these Pentax units are not cheap, and so are (or should ) not be bought without at least a little thought as to how they are going to be used!
OTOH, if you don't have a PC (which I assume you must, to be on this forum) or you don't want to try to deal with these issues, then I would seriously suggest that you take/send your camera to a decent dealer to get the work done - and he will probably then charge you around £30 to £50 for the priviledge.
BTW, although not quite yet retired, I am getting very close to that stage in my life as well!!
Take care.
Chris R.
Comment by ChrisR posted on K5 firmware question at 15/08/2011 - 20:44
Great set, illustrating the area well. Number 9, is my favourite.
Take care.
Chris R.