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Comment by davidtrout posted on Entries: Fortnightly Competition #75 - Steps at 07/09/2011 - 16:51
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Comment by davidtrout posted on some from Düsseldorf at 05/09/2011 - 23:13
We were in whitby a week ago on the bank hol and it was packed
Should be okay in the cafe for early bacon butties though.
David
PS: Well done with your Danni picture Alan. I got one of her last time we were there and its one of my favourites.
Comment by davidtrout posted on Whitby Goth Weekend, Saturday 5 November 2011 at 05/09/2011 - 23:04
What do you do to it, all my gear is pretty much unscathed?
Hope this helps,
David
Comment by davidtrout posted on Which armour for my K5? at 05/09/2011 - 14:16
I had some major reservations about upgrading from the K20D to the K5, primarily because of the seemingly continuous stream of complaints.
But, ... I'm happy with the K5. I've not experienced any of the issues that worried me before buying.
Mine is not a dust magnet.
Mine has no sensor staining, even after some lengthy video shots which is a possible/probable cause of late developing sensor staining.
Mine does not have a hair trigger.
Mine does not 'mirror slap'.
Mine suffers from none of the other previously reported issues.
Mine . . . just takes great photo's.
[A more pressing quality issue for me concerns the two lenses that in principle I'd very much like, the DA* 16-50 and DA*50-135, because I still keep coming across reports of lack of reliability of the focus motors. It'd be intriguing to hear about progress on that front, if it is not too off-topic]
My second K5 is the best camera I've ever owned. Just love it.
And as Mannesty has found with his, it behaves pefectly in every way. The photgraphic press rave about the K5 despite the much reported problems. Other brands have also had faults and I'm sure there are far more satisfied K5 owners on PU than there are disappointed ones.
The K5 produces a big leap forward in image quality from my K10 which I still love and use.
Duncan is worried about problems with the DA* 16-50mm and DA*50-135mm focus motors. I had a problem with my 50-135mm but it was fixable - at a price because the lens was outside its guarantee having given me well over two years good service.
Both the 16-50 and the 50-135 lenses give me quality pictures. Any cock ups are down to me, not the lenses.
David
Comment by davidtrout posted on K-5 'is it ok?' check-list at 05/09/2011 - 12:27
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Comment by davidtrout posted on Swaffham Raceway - Stock Cars 2011 - VOLUME ONE at 31/08/2011 - 15:47
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Comment by davidtrout posted on Cliche shots from Keswick at 30/08/2011 - 21:37
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Comment by davidtrout posted on How to capture subjects running towards you? at 30/08/2011 - 21:33
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Comment by davidtrout posted on F1 comes to Manchester! at 30/08/2011 - 09:55
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Comment by davidtrout posted on Jenson Button F1 Manchester at 30/08/2011 - 09:51
Where: Newcastle on Tyne, England.
What: Dog Leap Stairs
When: Tuesday September 6 2011
Gear: K5+DA*16-50mm lens at 16mm.
Settings: 1/60th sec at F7.1. Exposure 1/3rd stop under.
ISO: 400.
The Dog Leap Stairs are in a gloomy place just off Newcastle city centre and lead steeply down to the Quayside between St Nicholas Cathedral and the railway arches.
David