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Very impressive, Clarky, as all your macro work.
I wonder if I ever will come half way. I have a Pentax bellows kit with a 100 mm fixed lens, must try some closeups with it. But this time of year is virtually bug-free in this part of the world.
The bellows and 100m should get some good results, i have never used a bellows though and it may proove tricky with moving insects and thier like but would be handy for small inanimate objects like jewelery and copying slides. Very impressive, Clarky, as all your macro work.
I wonder if I ever will come half way. I have a Pentax bellows kit with a 100 mm fixed lens, must try some closeups with it. But this time of year is virtually bug-free in this part of the world.
My wife would like to move to your part of the world, she hates bugs
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Thanks Mannesty - you were 100% right!
I posted the pics here instead of in the "Your photos" section as I count them as 'test shots' rather than 'keepers' (though I keep the pics of my dog because of the personal/emotional/affectionate meaning to me). I thought others might like to see examples of the lens performance - hence the choice of this section.
I think you did ok with the deal you got on the lens and as your pics show you will get your monies worth out of it. Thanks Mannesty - you were 100% right!
I posted the pics here instead of in the "Your photos" section as I count them as 'test shots' rather than 'keepers' (though I keep the pics of my dog because of the personal/emotional/affectionate meaning to me). I thought others might like to see examples of the lens performance - hence the choice of this section.
Theres one going on E-bay at the moment with a buy it now for US$250.
I was looking to get one some time ago but decided to get the Tamron 18-250 which was getting a good wrap at the time. Good luck.
BTW very nice dog
Comment by Clarky posted on Testing the 'new' used SMC P-F 70-210/4-5.6 ED at 27/02/2008 - 01:52
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Chris,
Even Homer nods.
I have observed that my occasional lapses cause glee in some quarters; and I must say I am delighted to be the bringer of pleasure, no matter how fleetingly.
However, I should, in the interests of accuracy, point out that my error was not a malapropism, but a humble typo.
May I commend to you my motto: "Only use long words when you know what they mean." (Or when nobody else does.)
We are both guilty of schadenfreude, it seems.
G
Thats a good motto and George and you use it well. I guess its similar to mine. If you can't dazzle them with brilliance, you baffle them with bullsh#t Chris,
Even Homer nods.
I have observed that my occasional lapses cause glee in some quarters; and I must say I am delighted to be the bringer of pleasure, no matter how fleetingly.
However, I should, in the interests of accuracy, point out that my error was not a malapropism, but a humble typo.
May I commend to you my motto: "Only use long words when you know what they mean." (Or when nobody else does.)
We are both guilty of schadenfreude, it seems.
G
Comment by Clarky posted on K10 D 1.3 version update... ( for a novice) at 27/02/2008 - 02:05
Martin, Just curious, but why don't you leave the screen in with AF lenses : surely it would still benefit :
Comment by Clarky posted on Katz Eye Screen for K10D (only) at 27/02/2008 - 12:40
I like the first flower pic the best but i would have cropped out a bit more of the stem .
Im not sure what the second one is sorry and the OOF bit centre left is very distracting.
Cute kid and i like the expression on her face. The blown highlights on her back and face spoil it somewhat.
Sorry to hear about your cat
Im not sure what the second one is sorry and the OOF bit centre left is very distracting.
Cute kid and i like the expression on her face. The blown highlights on her back and face spoil it somewhat.
Sorry to hear about your cat
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I have one of these for my K100ds which I like a lot. Plenty of power and good value.
http://www.metzflash.co.uk/pages/metz48af1.html
I was going to get a pentax 540 but decided to wait until these came onto the Aussie market. The 58 AF 1 is another option. But still no sign of them I have one of these for my K100ds which I like a lot. Plenty of power and good value.
http://www.metzflash.co.uk/pages/metz48af1.html
Comment by Clarky posted on Which Flash Unit at 28/02/2008 - 20:36
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Any others beside Pentax.
What about a ringflash are they any good and does it also need to be a Pentax compatible model. I'm going to a camera fair in a couple of weeks so i will be able to see whats on offer.
Ring flashes have been discussed at length just recently. There are 2 threads just down the list . Any others beside Pentax.
What about a ringflash are they any good and does it also need to be a Pentax compatible model. I'm going to a camera fair in a couple of weeks so i will be able to see whats on offer.
But there are no P-TTL compatible ring flashes currently on the market, that i am aware of anyway
Comment by Clarky posted on Which Flash Unit at 28/02/2008 - 20:26
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Richard,
Personally I would get the Pentax AF360-FGZ. Around £160 new and will offer wireless P-TTL, wireless "A" and "M" modes as well as all features when connected to the hotshoe.
A genuine Pentax flash will ensure best compatibility with all bodies (both past and future).
If buying second hand, just check that both lugs are still there on the battery cover
Matt
I agree, the 360 is a very good flash (i have 2) and it works well for macro also. Just get a diffuser for it or use it off camera. Richard,
Personally I would get the Pentax AF360-FGZ. Around £160 new and will offer wireless P-TTL, wireless "A" and "M" modes as well as all features when connected to the hotshoe.
A genuine Pentax flash will ensure best compatibility with all bodies (both past and future).
If buying second hand, just check that both lugs are still there on the battery cover
Matt
I echo Matts words, Check the battery compartment locking lugs if buying second hand.
Comment by Clarky posted on Which Flash Unit at 27/02/2008 - 13:02
I love the detail in his eye!
I see it was taken with the trusty Tamron, have you had a chance to try out your D-FA100 yet?
The lighting is a little harsh but i did have it set to full output at the time.
D-FA100, f16, 1/60, iso 100, Ring Flash AF080C. Camera body set too M as was the flash.