DaveHolmes

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An MZ-7 would be cheaper on the wallet

Comment by DaveHolmes posted on Pentax *ist 35mm at 09/10/2012 - 19:17

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Smeggypants wrote:
I like my FA50/1.4. No it doesn't have the charm of my A50/1.2 by a long shot, but I like it all the same.
Although a great lens I could easily live without mine...

The DA*55-1.4 with its WR feature appeals to me more...

Comment by DaveHolmes posted on SMC Pentax-DA 50mm f/1.8 at 09/10/2012 - 19:15

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unnameduser wrote:
Hi - I own a Pentax Kr
Great camera but I just can't seem to get sharpness when taking pictures. I understand DOF etc so I'm happy it's not that. I'm using the 18 - 50 Lens that came with the kit, is it possible that this is the problem?
Examples (pictures) with exif would be helpful in diognosis...

What shutterspeeds are you shooting at?

Comment by DaveHolmes posted on Lack of Sharpness at 08/10/2012 - 21:04

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bladerunneruk wrote:


I guess it could be unsold stock, looks like quite a markup if it is.

I shall have to look after mine even more carefully now !!
Mine is deffo my most used lens, no question... UV filter is always on (unless I swap out for cpl or nd) but I've lost the little plastic 'filter-bit-cover' on the lens hood somewhere... It'll probably cast £50+ to replace at these prices!!!

Comment by DaveHolmes posted on FA35 price at 07/10/2012 - 23:27

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I picked mine up used from Japan for £200ish... No way I could afford it new.

Comment by DaveHolmes posted on FA35 price at 07/10/2012 - 11:22

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What are the changes from mk-1?

Comment by DaveHolmes posted on killed my second Metz 58 AF-1 at 06/10/2012 - 17:53

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It was a pretty good night although I was with a non-shooting friend so didn't get my camera out much... Then it rained...

There's also a 'garden of light' in Bradford 'City Park' at the moment which might be worth checking out over the next few days...

Comment by DaveHolmes posted on Light Night Leeds at 06/10/2012 - 00:18

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Yongnuo YN560.

Cheap and good all manual flash... Easy to use - can run as a slave - has good power - pretty tough... I deffo recommend!!

I have a vivitar hv285 as well - also good but does not have the 'swivel' of the YN560...

Of the 2 its the YN560 that gets used the most.

Comment by DaveHolmes posted on Looking for better external flashgun for Kr at 06/10/2012 - 00:14

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Light Night Leeds is tonight...

Lots of projections, installations, theatre performances going on accross Leeds as well as most (if not all) of the city's galleries opening late...

http://lightnightleeds.co.uk/ for details, printable map and stuff...

enjoy

Dave

Comment by DaveHolmes posted on Light Night Leeds at 05/10/2012 - 16:46

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michaelblue wrote:


I have Michael Evening's book and it is about as comprehensive as you can get.
He does not get bogged down with jargon. Instructions are clear and concise and he probably knows more about Photoshop and Lightroom than anyone else!
Anything you want to know about Lightroom you'll find in his book.
This is what I need!

Thank you Michaelblue!

Cabstar... Cheers I'll deffo have a looksee on the tube... Trouble is that sometimes videos are cr*p but you can't always tell til it's nearly finished...

Comment by DaveHolmes posted on Lightroom3 Guidebook - Choice of 3 titles at 03/10/2012 - 16:58

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