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These lens tests were from the Photography Monthly Macro Lens round-up, June 2007. Left hand chart and verdict Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8, right hand Pentax SMC-D 50mm f/2.8.

According to the reviewer "where it (the Canon) does score well is wide open at f/2.8", whereas the "at the wide apertures below f/5.6, the (Pentax) lens is a little disappointing".

Hence the reason magazine reviews are held with an air of scepticism round here.

Dan

Comment by Daniel Bridge posted on Hmmmm what would you buy?? Sigma or Pentax? at 09/07/2007 - 12:58

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Grizedale Forest.

Did you take any of the sculptures there? We went there, oh god, ten years ago , and I got some nice ones of Andy Goldsworthy's 'Wall going for a walk', and various others. All on 6x6 slides from my Lubitel. Looked lovely. Seem to recall it rained then too.

Dan

Comment by Daniel Bridge posted on A week in the Lakes... at 07/07/2007 - 20:47

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OK, a circular polariser is easier to rotate?

Tim, Tim, Tim - what are we going to do with you?

Dan

Comment by Daniel Bridge posted on Which is Best? at 09/07/2007 - 14:52

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And got to get myself out of essex everynow and again i guess theres the fair share of wildlife but the only thing basildon is known for is Depeche Mode Lol

Depends what wildlife you're after, but have a look at www.essexwt.org.uk/main/res_map.htm to see where all 87 Essex Wildlife Trust reserves are. Langdon visitor centre will be close to you too.

I was up at Fingringhoe Wick last weekend, got plenty of shots of butterflies, dragonflies, a lizard and an adder. Don't write off Essex, there's a lot more here than you might think.

Unless you're after Tigers (although there's always Colchester Zoo).

Dan

Comment by Daniel Bridge posted on Is the K10D Good for Wildlife photography ? at 06/07/2007 - 23:24

1.02 for the DL2 looks to have the same features as 1.03 for the DL, so I wouldn't use it if I were you. It does say it's only for the DL.

Dan

Comment by Daniel Bridge posted on Software updates at 06/07/2007 - 14:51

Five nice shots Lilly, my favourite's number 1, probably just because it's the sort of shot I like to take.

Tried that one coverted to B&W and liked it like that too! I tried a hue/saturation layer set to colorize (Hue 45, Saturation 5, Lightness 0) and then a Brightness/Contrast layer (B -10, C +20).

Lovely pic, keep 'em coming!

Dan

Comment by Daniel Bridge posted on Cornish Walk (when the wx was a lot better, few weeks ago!) at 06/07/2007 - 10:51

Are you sure that's a Pentax box, Galoot?

Dan

Comment by Daniel Bridge posted on Pentax Speed Bag at 04/07/2007 - 23:09

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Do you think the polarizer was more detrimental than beneficial?

Can't say that unless you have identical compositions taken without the polariser, I find they enhance these types of shots more often than not, but then that's just my preference...

Dan

Comment by Daniel Bridge posted on Some flowers for perusal and critique at 03/07/2007 - 23:59

Yes, I did spend a ridiculous amount of time looking at it on the camera, rather than looking through it.

Dan

Comment by Daniel Bridge posted on smc FA 50mm f/1.4 at 13/07/2007 - 12:25

It arrived this morning and I think I'm in love...

First shot was this:

Wide open, 1/10s.

Not the best composition I'll be the first to admit, but that depth of field is next to nothing, and the out of focus areas... Practically melt in the mouth.

Thanks to all at SRS, postal strike not a problem, very well packaged and secure.

Dan

Comment by Daniel Bridge posted on smc FA 50mm f/1.4 at 13/07/2007 - 11:59

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