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What model video head is that in pic 3 :
How much back and forward movement do you get :

Nice collection, I have the same kit as Pic 1 with an additional RC2 488 ball head.

Thats one huge tripod do you get a mule with that to lug it about.

Comment by Clarky posted on Our tripod collection! at 16/07/2008 - 00:38

I'm selling this lens for a friend (its in the classified section) and decided to give it a run to see how it performed.
I was quite impressed with its performance especially in low light.
All pics straight out of the camera no processing.

This was taken in pitch black leaning over my balcony. I couldn't see anything through the view finder and was surprised i got a focus confirmation So i just snapped the shot.
Focal length was 100mm, f8, iso 400, 1/45sec, AF-360 flash.

At 200mm, f11, iso400, 1/180sec and again instant focus confirmation looking out into the dark.

anything over 240 though and the lens began to hunt.

I also tried it at miday the following day in bright sunshine.
Both these shots at 320mm, f8, iso200

A little soft at the long end.

Comment by Clarky posted on Pentax FA 80-320 test shots at 15/07/2008 - 08:40

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I have another lens question.
As well as buying a new walk about lens, I'm going to buy a new telephoto to replace an Sigma 28-200 that I used with my MZ5. I'm torn between the Sigma 100-300 f4 or the new Sigma 70-200 f2.8 and a matched 1.4x Sigma converter. I'm not considering the new Pentax 300 f4 because of it's fixed focal length. I want the flexibilty of a zoom which is why I'm leaning towards the Sigma 70-200 with converter for ultimate flexibility.
However I'm open to suggestions and opinions. What do you think.Pentax

Personally i would go with the f4 100-300mm and not bother with 1.4x unless you really want the extra reach. I may be mistaken but i think you lose AF with the teleconvertor : I know you do on the bigma and 180mm macro. I think this lens is the best compromise for a 300mm prime.

But as Nimitz says the DA*60-250 looks very tempting

Comment by Clarky posted on Pentax 300 or Sigma 70-200 f2.8 plus converter at 15/07/2008 - 08:03

Take the lens off and check that the aperture is moving freely and not stuck wide open :
Just move the little acuator on the rear of the lens back and forward and see if the aperture is opening and closing freely.

Comment by Clarky posted on k10d sudden overexposure problem at 14/07/2008 - 23:13

Nice shot, why don't you enter it into this weeks comp :

I bet those big fellows eat you out of house and home

Comment by Clarky posted on Friends forever. at 14/07/2008 - 23:37

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I don't have the equipment, expertise, or patience to produce kit like Clarky's so I ended up buying a Stroboflex twin flash bracket (from Australia).

To go with it, I bought 2 x AF240FT flashes (they have the 5P socket for cable connection) from ebay, one is mint, the other is useable. I already had the cables and hot shoe adapters. All this goes on my *istD and I have TTL flash control of the 2 x AF240FT's. This rig does of course work with the K10D, but with manual flash control.

Whilst I already have 2 x AF360FGZ's which could be controlled wirelessly (if that's a real word), the AF240FT's make for a lighter rig and still has plenty of flash power.

As luck would have it, the Stofen Omnibounce diffusers from my AF360FGZ's fit the AF240FT's width and can easily be held in place with tape.

All I need now is a decent subject and the time to chase it

I saw those Stoboflex brackets, bit pricey though i thought.
The weight is a big consideration thats why I went with the little AF 160 flashes and they do a fine job

Comment by Clarky posted on A very angry bee....! at 16/07/2008 - 01:04

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Clarky: Could you pm a list for the dual setup. My setup is stupid and not working all the time as I have to use the tripod...

Sure, give me a day or 2 and i will get some better pics of the individual bits and pieces.

Comment by Clarky posted on A very angry bee....! at 16/07/2008 - 00:45

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Nimitz wrote:
and I probably look pretty stupid chasing the damm insects.

Although I doubt as stupid as Clarky must look crawling round with that lot

Still, it's the results that count, not how daft you look getting them.

I have learned not to look anyone in the eye when carrying it around

Comment by Clarky posted on A very angry bee....! at 15/07/2008 - 12:46

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Clarky wrote:
Nice shot, he does look a little agitated

You say you used a dual flash : what setup have you got, any pics of it.

I was inspired by you Clarky. I haven't had time to set up a rig like you (btw. could you post have you made it again - i lost the thread it was in). So basicly I handhold one (my 540) and I have one on my manfrotto tripod - duck tape is excellent for holding it (an old flash I got from a bundle I bought some time ago)

I figured a setting I use for most of the work. I works most of the time with ok results. It's not the best - and I probably look pretty stupid chasing the damm insects.

Here is my latest setup, I have also made a single bracket which holds my AF-360FGZ and the dual head which holds 2 x AF-160 flashes.

Let me know if you want any information on the materials i have used, I will go into a bit more detail.

Single head bracket. I use this one mainly with my sigma 180mm but is also good if you are reversing a lens or using tubes and need to get in very close.