doingthebobs

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Pentax Copipod in fine condition.

Very useful for copying documents, prints, artwork etc. Holds the camera perfectly parallel to the item being copied. Calibrated, telescoping legs allow hight to be adjusted. Very easy/quick to set up and adjust. Attaches to the lens via 49mm filter thread.
Further info and pictures herelink.

This is the actual item.
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Complete in it's case. £30 + post.

Comment by doingthebobs posted on Pentax Copipod at 30/06/2012 - 09:47

doingthebobs
Tair 300mm still available.

Comment by doingthebobs posted on Tair-3 300mm f4.5 lens and a shoulderpod FS. at 30/06/2012 - 09:32

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For me, cameras and lenses are merely tools to be used, not treasures to be valued.
My Da300 is definitely a treasure, at the price it is bound to be! I treasure it every time I get it out to take pictures and I want to use it to it's best ability. This means I let those beautiful optics do their job, unhampered.

Personally though, I don't use 'protection' filters and I don't get problems with a dirty front element. I very rarely need to clean my lenses. I use the cap and the hood and find that this gives the best protection. The DA300 hood is a particularly good one. Nice and deep, solid and it goes on if the cap comes off and the supplied cap can be operated with the hood on.

I do often see dirty filters on others lenses, the filter is so much more accessible to the dirt than a front element recessed in a good hood. It is bound to get a lot more finger marks etc.

Comment by doingthebobs posted on Filters for protection, looking for experiences at 28/06/2012 - 18:38

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Never seen 'Brassing' as bad as that!

Lets face it, it never caught on did it? The black LX was much more popular.

Comment by doingthebobs posted on Pentax LX at 26/06/2012 - 17:59

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I have been wondering how effective the web is at selling photo work.

I know some here have websites where they offer pictures for sale. Others have sites where they just show their work off. Others use the site as part of more active, wider marketing.

Do those that offer their work for sale on the website only, actually make many sales directly through their website?

Do those that just show their work on their website, get many requests for copies. Does it lead to other work?

Or does the website only really work as a part of the marketing of their work, I.E. the website is used to refer people to the images but initial contact with customers is through other means.

Is having the website important in attracting customers but not where the sales are made?

Comment by doingthebobs posted on Selling pictures from a website. at 26/06/2012 - 14:50

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Just read the T&Cs.
Can anyone understand what this means? 'All participants agree to a complete release of Facebook.'

Comment by doingthebobs posted on PENTAX Launches Meet Britain at 25/06/2012 - 23:57

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Google, 'highland gathering' and you will get a list of highland festivals, dates etc.

Some are large events and some much smaller. Most will have dancing, highland games etc. Lots of tartan and caber tossing.

Comment by doingthebobs posted on Scotland, which places to visit to take awesome pictures? at 22/06/2012 - 19:27

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I've been hoping to find one for the poor reason of my name, but Bob has had better luck than I.
Sorry Kris but I found an 'AP' as well, not long after I found the K!

Just need the S now to complete 1958/9. That one may be a long search though!

Comment by doingthebobs posted on Aren't I a lucky boy! New found old'un at 22/06/2012 - 00:07

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I have a Mamiya RB67 and a few accessories but It really doesn't get that much use.

If the 645D came down to around £5000 there is still the problem that I would need to invest in new computer equipment for the PP. Then the printer to print those big prints, what would be the point otherwise?

I think I'll have to wait for that lottery win.

Comment by doingthebobs posted on How many of us still have 645 equipment? at 21/06/2012 - 21:23

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How much time have you got?
Will you be using public transport or private vehicle?
How far do you want to walk, away from the car?

There is a lot of Spectacular in Scotland but if you can walk away from the roads there is a lot more.

Try searching on these.
Trossachs,
Glencoe,
Torridon,
Mountains of Scotland and all of the other suggestions!

Comment by doingthebobs posted on Scotland, which places to visit to take awesome pictures? at 20/06/2012 - 23:52

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