I've never really understood why a lot of members don't look in the Gallery. After all, we are photographers and wouldn't the Gallery be a focal point for looking at images posted by our peers? Despite my comments about a lack of quality, there are some gems that appear in there from time to time, but lately the number of views has been diminishing. Also, I was surprised to see one of my images posted fairly recently, that I considered to be not one of my best, in fact just a 'snapshot', had attracted 107 views, when some of my better work was way behind this. Does this indicate a lack of critical appraisal of Gallery images?

I want to be pushed hard to improve myself and I don't feel that the site is doing this lately.

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David

I daren't do that Nigel, I don't know what might follow!

Do you think things have been a bit tame lately?

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David

Never had any problems with my K-5IIs, gripped or gripless. A modern camera is essentially a computer and all manner of things could cause a lock-up though. The first thing I would try is to thoroughly clean the contacts on both lens and camera body with a small amount of isopropyl alcohol or similar. If problems persist, a factor re-set followed by firmware update would be my next port of call. Finally, try a different battery. If all that fails, a warranty repair may be the only answer.

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David

..... on the Forum and the site in general?

Is it my imagination or have things gone downhill a bit lately? Very little quality in the Gallery, very little interaction and controversy on Forum threads. I find it harder and harder to get enthused about the site, is it just me?

Opinions please!

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David

Some lovely shots there Jim, all are high quality but the last two in particular catch my eye.

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David

First shot with mine:

K-5IIs, DA*300 + HD 1.4 Converter, this was shot from approx. 30 feet away, ISO 400, Shutter 1/100, hand-held. First impressions are great, impact on IQ is negligible, I can't wait to try this with the 100mm F2.8 macro lens.




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David

Excellent again Simon, that lens is very good indeed, it almost approaches DA*300 quality!

The second one has to be my favourite, but the fourth runs it close.

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David

That is a really beautiful shot, the second version especially so.

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David

Looking good as always Alan, the first deer shot is the winner for me. The TC looks to have great IQ, looking forward to mine arriving!

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David

Out of stock for me too, but I'm happy to wait.

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David