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Comment by Daniel Bridge posted on Pentax MZ 5N, Good price?? at 14/11/2008 - 10:43
mikew wrote:
I wonder how one becomes a Pro Centre. I would have expected it to require some investment in staff training and holding minimum stocks both of which are a considerable expense to the dealer.
See this thread, my comment then the reply from Mike at Pentax (I don't think he's there any more though...).I wonder how one becomes a Pro Centre. I would have expected it to require some investment in staff training and holding minimum stocks both of which are a considerable expense to the dealer.
Dan
Comment by Daniel Bridge posted on I want to buy a 20 D in a shop at 14/11/2008 - 10:08
impotentspider wrote:
This thread has reminded me of that Canon DSLR that was involved in a mishap, the one where the lens had ripped the mount from the camera body. It'll be a while now since it was posted.
Been looking for the link but cant find it, dont suppose anyone can remenber the topic title can they?
Can't find the topic, but there's some pics here. Ouch! This thread has reminded me of that Canon DSLR that was involved in a mishap, the one where the lens had ripped the mount from the camera body. It'll be a while now since it was posted.
Been looking for the link but cant find it, dont suppose anyone can remenber the topic title can they?
Dan
Comment by Daniel Bridge posted on K20 D body matters at 14/11/2008 - 09:52
iceblinker wrote:
Does anyone ever use these lenses for subjects other than macro (as well as macro)? AF would be relevant then.
Absolutely! I often use my Sigma 105mm for non-macro shots, and the AF comes in very handy then too. Does anyone ever use these lenses for subjects other than macro (as well as macro)? AF would be relevant then.
Dan
Comment by Daniel Bridge posted on pentax 17-70 sdm at 11/11/2008 - 18:06
That just tells you which of the 11 focus points the camera's using.
Dan
Dan
Comment by Daniel Bridge posted on Manual Focusing tips at 11/11/2008 - 18:04
I prefer the compostition of the second shot.
Dan
Dan
Comment by Daniel Bridge posted on Yes or No? Selective colouring. at 11/11/2008 - 17:48
Mike-P wrote:
I don't think John was saying it was a bad thing, just that focusing may not be any more accurate. So that the greater depth of field would cover up the fact that the focus point isn't necessarily on the exact point you'd need it if you were using a wider aperture.johnriley wrote:
A second issue arises here. If using flash it will enable small apertures and hence lots of depth of field (relatively) so the presence of any mis-focusing will be masked.
I am also a bit puzzled by this statement, we use a lot of different equipment to help us with focusing such as split screens, eyecups and even autofocus so to say using a flash would mask any mis-focusing as a bad thing seems rather strange to me .. or am I getting the wrong end of the stick?A second issue arises here. If using flash it will enable small apertures and hence lots of depth of field (relatively) so the presence of any mis-focusing will be masked.
Autofocusing macro while handholding is a nightmare, as you can't hold the camera still enough to keep the thing in focus once the AF has locked on. It can be used when tripod mounted.
Dan
Comment by Daniel Bridge posted on pentax 17-70 sdm at 11/11/2008 - 10:46
Mike-P wrote:
We all like to do things differently dont we but because I prefer to not use a tripod and use flash is that such a bad thing?
Not at all! I tend to use a handheld + flash approach for most insects (not all, depends what they are and the type of shot I'm taking), but for fungi, flowers etc, I'll nearly always have it tripod mounted, as I'll use natural light more often than not (but perhaps with a bit of fill flash). Usually a polariser too. We all like to do things differently dont we but because I prefer to not use a tripod and use flash is that such a bad thing?
You should use what works for you.
Dan
Comment by Daniel Bridge posted on pentax 17-70 sdm at 11/11/2008 - 10:41
Cheers Hefty and John - the tuition side of things is definitely on the up, I'm doing more workshops and the 1-2-1 sessions are increasing too, so fingers crossed that continues.
Dan
Dan
Comment by Daniel Bridge posted on Saving files as CMYK at 10/11/2008 - 22:46
Well, I did say I'd let you know how I got on...
I used Inky Little Fingers in the end, and they supplied a template, uploading artwork was painless (even though it was about 40Mb in all). First 'pre-flight' check was a failure, as I'd used a large-ish area of pure black, which could be prone to smudging/scuffing whilst the leaflets were being folded. A quick adjustment and re-upload and things were underway again. All took a little longer than I'd originally anticipated, but the leaflets arrived today, and I've got them in a couple of outlets already (including Cameraworld in Chelmsford if anyone's passing ).
A couple of pics:
Thanks for all the help and advice, I'm very pleased with the outcome.
Dan
I used Inky Little Fingers in the end, and they supplied a template, uploading artwork was painless (even though it was about 40Mb in all). First 'pre-flight' check was a failure, as I'd used a large-ish area of pure black, which could be prone to smudging/scuffing whilst the leaflets were being folded. A quick adjustment and re-upload and things were underway again. All took a little longer than I'd originally anticipated, but the leaflets arrived today, and I've got them in a couple of outlets already (including Cameraworld in Chelmsford if anyone's passing ).
A couple of pics:
Thanks for all the help and advice, I'm very pleased with the outcome.
Dan
Comment by Daniel Bridge posted on Saving files as CMYK at 10/11/2008 - 22:13
I sold mine to John McD, who recently resold it for about £35 I think. It did have a faulty flash (didn't pop up, but still fired if you held it up).
Dan
* I'm assuming 'P' would work okay, not sure I ever tried it.