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Comment by Don posted on R U Hungry? at 25/07/2011 - 17:09
thoramay wrote:
Mark. It did not affend, but, so often the banter leads the thread in a new direction negating the question posed.
I drive those around me to distraction through literally thinking my way through a situation
I AM nervous of stopping for a couple of days in the area before sailing but it is what my other half wants but does not do photography.
My equipment is covered under my house insurance for world wide, but...getting the cost refunded is no reassurance if you are left with a cruise and no camera.
Hence my question. I had hoped that there was available a more compact zoom than the 28-250. I am just hoping that the 28-270 comes out in Pentax fit before I go which is in Feb next year.
Thanks for your imput. I know you well enough not to even think you could be mean spirited.
18-250?Mark. It did not affend, but, so often the banter leads the thread in a new direction negating the question posed.
I drive those around me to distraction through literally thinking my way through a situation
I AM nervous of stopping for a couple of days in the area before sailing but it is what my other half wants but does not do photography.
My equipment is covered under my house insurance for world wide, but...getting the cost refunded is no reassurance if you are left with a cruise and no camera.
Hence my question. I had hoped that there was available a more compact zoom than the 28-250. I am just hoping that the 28-270 comes out in Pentax fit before I go which is in Feb next year.
Thanks for your imput. I know you well enough not to even think you could be mean spirited.
anyways it almost sounds like you'd be happier grabbing the x90...link ... for this job.
Comment by Don posted on which lens. at 25/07/2011 - 14:24
PentaxExpert wrote:
Well I dont know what this fauna is.
However there are a couple of issues with this that i simply dont understand.
1. How can it be so hard to photograph a bat. It is the same as photographing say a swallow or a duck in flight.
2. If it is as difficult as you make out and yields out of focus and blured pictures as above then what is the point in doing it?
Fauna was this cute Norwegian Model I used to nail, before I got hitched.Well I dont know what this fauna is.
However there are a couple of issues with this that i simply dont understand.
1. How can it be so hard to photograph a bat. It is the same as photographing say a swallow or a duck in flight.
2. If it is as difficult as you make out and yields out of focus and blured pictures as above then what is the point in doing it?
Don't do anything if it is hard, nobody like a challenge...
the best bet is to set up bat houses, flash and multiple cameras on remotes with IR or laser triggers...even motion detectors might work... other than that it is patience and luck...
Comment by Don posted on Bats.........Again! at 25/07/2011 - 14:15
Whichever kit you do bring.... a single body and 18-250 for eg... just do yourself the following favour... get a hip pack, and keep your camera on you at all times. if the hip pack is not around your waist, then it should be in your day bag/backpack... but always be wearing it, and that will reduce the chances of it going missing..
they do make wire mesh security bags you can lock valuables up in, but I've never felt the need to go that far.
get in the habit of pulling your camera out, taking your shot and put it right back in the hip pack, and keep your zippers zipped...
they do make wire mesh security bags you can lock valuables up in, but I've never felt the need to go that far.
get in the habit of pulling your camera out, taking your shot and put it right back in the hip pack, and keep your zippers zipped...
Comment by Don posted on which lens. at 25/07/2011 - 14:08
guys, I gotta say this... I think everybody who is doing some travel should get one of these for thier camera bag..
Go-Pro.
link
I know that is not Pentax but it is really great to have for vacation stuff, if only because it goes places you might damage your pentax! and it is tiny.
my advice since you have a motorhome.... find a spot where you can bolt down a lockable tool chest and bolt it down, put your camera bag inside it and lock it. Problem solved, bring it all! Your mobile photo studio!
Go-Pro.
link
I know that is not Pentax but it is really great to have for vacation stuff, if only because it goes places you might damage your pentax! and it is tiny.
my advice since you have a motorhome.... find a spot where you can bolt down a lockable tool chest and bolt it down, put your camera bag inside it and lock it. Problem solved, bring it all! Your mobile photo studio!
Comment by Don posted on lenses for trip to france at 25/07/2011 - 13:41
I've lost all hope and respect for the banking institutions.
I simply prefer cash on the barrelhead, face to face transactions. I know that can be limiting and frustrating at times.... but it seems better to me over all.
I simply prefer cash on the barrelhead, face to face transactions. I know that can be limiting and frustrating at times.... but it seems better to me over all.
Comment by Don posted on Buying and Selling in Classifieds - a word of warning at 25/07/2011 - 13:32
Made the news all over Canada a while back when it was discovered that the RCMP and possibly other policing agencies in Canada were rejecting applicants that scored over a certain percentage on aptitude and IQ tests. Seems it is hard to keep police doing beat cop and traffic work, if everybody that applies for the job has the intelligence to pass promotions exams...
What has that got to do with this?
I dunno... seems like choosing the "Bottom of the barrel" is just another cost saving tactic by some employers.
What has that got to do with this?
I dunno... seems like choosing the "Bottom of the barrel" is just another cost saving tactic by some employers.
Comment by Don posted on Stand your ground!! at 25/07/2011 - 12:05
That figures! lol!
Don't worry... won't be long now... I'll be hiring people to do my spelling for me.
Don't worry... won't be long now... I'll be hiring people to do my spelling for me.
Comment by Don posted on R U Hungry? at 25/07/2011 - 11:53
Comment by Don posted on R U Hungry? at 25/07/2011 - 03:48
video clip... link
Comment by Don posted on Biker Chique at 24/07/2011 - 03:30
Heheh, good luck, and remember us when you're rich and famous.