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Comment by Don posted on SMC-DA 35mm F2.4 AL, first impressions at 03/01/2011 - 00:42
Sorry John. I swear it was an evil squirrel that made me do it!
Comment by Don posted on K-5 AF under tungsten light issue .... at 02/01/2011 - 22:58
johnriley wrote:
We've been here before, so no point in reiterating the same things. I shall leave it to individuals to make their own interpretations of what they read.
I'm going to let this one go as well.We've been here before, so no point in reiterating the same things. I shall leave it to individuals to make their own interpretations of what they read.
Tomorrow, however, I intend to go to three different Mental healthcare facilities to conduct a scientific poll to prove my theory that 85% of the human population hears voices.
Comment by Don posted on K-5 AF under tungsten light issue .... at 02/01/2011 - 22:47
whelmed wrote:
In no way do I think you're having a go - I very much appreciate all the comments.
Today I took my K10d + 1.4x TC + 70-200mm F2.8 siggy which is a bit lighter and shorter than my new 400mm f4. I just didn't find anything there seemed to make things that stable when zoomed into 300mm. I can only imagine how you're feeling with the F* lens (I almost put an offer on that when I saw it!)
So how do people normally brace long lenses other than a £600 tripod. I'm coming around to the fact that I'll need to spend a bit on a tripod, boo hiss
bean bag or superclamp. There is always a post, or rail or vehicle or rock to work off of...In no way do I think you're having a go - I very much appreciate all the comments.
Today I took my K10d + 1.4x TC + 70-200mm F2.8 siggy which is a bit lighter and shorter than my new 400mm f4. I just didn't find anything there seemed to make things that stable when zoomed into 300mm. I can only imagine how you're feeling with the F* lens (I almost put an offer on that when I saw it!)
So how do people normally brace long lenses other than a £600 tripod. I'm coming around to the fact that I'll need to spend a bit on a tripod, boo hiss
I have a sigma 400 ( I don't do a whole lot of super telephoto work).
also helps a lightweight tripod if you hang your camera bag on it to weigh it down...
Comment by Don posted on Big, strong, cheap, and light tripods? at 02/01/2011 - 20:43
Smeggypants wrote:
speak for yourself. I would choose to ignore bad evidence/science rather than argue "it is the only evidence we have". I agreed with "It's true that polls did not prove that 50% of the initial batch were stained". johnriley wrote:
I think what may have been meant is that issues can be raised without going OTT. Shouting about things rarely gets a good result, but reasoned discussion might.
We've already discussed the polls and statistically all they told us was that some people had cameras with a problem and this was whatever percentage of those who chose to answer the polls. It did not tell us that 50% of the initial batches had the fault.
It's true that polls did not prove that 50% of the initial batch were stained, but it did give us a pretty clear indication that around 50% the most likely figure, failing any contradictory evidenceI think what may have been meant is that issues can be raised without going OTT. Shouting about things rarely gets a good result, but reasoned discussion might.
We've already discussed the polls and statistically all they told us was that some people had cameras with a problem and this was whatever percentage of those who chose to answer the polls. It did not tell us that 50% of the initial batches had the fault.
Comment by Don posted on K-5 AF under tungsten light issue .... at 02/01/2011 - 19:56
JR is partly right, in interpreting what I meant. The other part of what I meant is this.. Go read Ricehigh's Pentax blog, then look at a few rants around here and other forums and answer this:
Does it really help a company that has such a small market share as Pentax if a handful of excessively vocal complainers rant on endlessly about the brand, scaring off potential buyers?
Neither of my k10's has that back focussing issue... my lenses are all fine.... many people getting the wrong impression of a few normal production flaws could take a bigger bite out of Pentax's sales than say Canon's or Nikon's.... and if sales go down so to does the companies profits and there fore the companies abilities to address the problems.
So blowing things out of proportion is more damaging to a smaller company, than having a huge recall would be for a large company.....
If I had a job selling cameras, and I got more commission from Canon, than Pentax, I'd simply refer prospective customers to Ricehigh's Pentax blog to talk them out of the brand and sell them Canons. Never mind the fact that in 30 years of shooting images, I've never had a problem with defective Pentax gear, and think Ricehigh is a whiney idiot with an axe to grind...
Does it really help a company that has such a small market share as Pentax if a handful of excessively vocal complainers rant on endlessly about the brand, scaring off potential buyers?
Neither of my k10's has that back focussing issue... my lenses are all fine.... many people getting the wrong impression of a few normal production flaws could take a bigger bite out of Pentax's sales than say Canon's or Nikon's.... and if sales go down so to does the companies profits and there fore the companies abilities to address the problems.
So blowing things out of proportion is more damaging to a smaller company, than having a huge recall would be for a large company.....
If I had a job selling cameras, and I got more commission from Canon, than Pentax, I'd simply refer prospective customers to Ricehigh's Pentax blog to talk them out of the brand and sell them Canons. Never mind the fact that in 30 years of shooting images, I've never had a problem with defective Pentax gear, and think Ricehigh is a whiney idiot with an axe to grind...
Comment by Don posted on K-5 AF under tungsten light issue .... at 02/01/2011 - 19:34
link
it is a strong performer optically..
imagine a wr version with Pentax badges on it...
I suspect this is the first of the new Pentax line...
Hopefully Pentax will release a body with a sony or samsung ff sensor and pelicile mirror or evf "Evil on Steriods" design to go with it!
it is a strong performer optically..
imagine a wr version with Pentax badges on it...
I suspect this is the first of the new Pentax line...
Hopefully Pentax will release a body with a sony or samsung ff sensor and pelicile mirror or evf "Evil on Steriods" design to go with it!
Comment by Don posted on interesting Tokina at 02/01/2011 - 19:10
prsjnb wrote:
Do you think the seller would give a worthwhile discount (say 15 - 20%) and free p&p if I bought all 8 lenses and, if he did, would anyone on the forum offer to 'gimme shelter' in exchange for a share in their use until the missus had gotten over the shock?
Have always wanted to know what it feels like to live dangerously
Jon
I have no doubts about your sincerity.. but my logic fail alert is going off right now...Do you think the seller would give a worthwhile discount (say 15 - 20%) and free p&p if I bought all 8 lenses and, if he did, would anyone on the forum offer to 'gimme shelter' in exchange for a share in their use until the missus had gotten over the shock?
Have always wanted to know what it feels like to live dangerously
Jon
I see a high probability of your stay on my couch being PERMANENT, and joint custody of said lenses resulting in you only having them every other weekend, and as such being reluctant to share.
Comment by Don posted on Some LBA vaccine at 02/01/2011 - 18:44
Comment by Don posted on interesting Tokina at 02/01/2011 - 18:19
what kind of candy? is it good candy? can I have some candy???
Comment by Don posted on Any ideas what they are? at 02/01/2011 - 17:58
good to know for those who have....
you could take the 35 2.4, the 50 1.4 and 1.7 tc and have have decent coverage for people/street/low light photography!
35, 50, 60 and 85 mm ranges covered!