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Like Bret said. Watch for where they land then make your way there as soon as they fly off .... more often than not they return to the exact same spot and if you're sitting just a few metres away and keeping very still then they won't notice you.
Comment by Frogfish posted on Pentax DA 300mm for butterfly/dragonfly photography at 30/08/2011 - 10:55
Frankie wrote:
Thanks for the information. LCE don't have one. I've been waiting a few days for Devon Cameras to phone me back when they get one. I haven't tried the place in Truro so I'll give them a go. As I say, its not an easy camera to buy.
Frankie
But my God it's worth the wait Thanks for the information. LCE don't have one. I've been waiting a few days for Devon Cameras to phone me back when they get one. I haven't tried the place in Truro so I'll give them a go. As I say, its not an easy camera to buy.
Frankie
Comment by Frogfish posted on The K-5: Not for me! (at least for the time being) at 30/08/2011 - 10:20
Can Fran use Amazon for sale or return in the UK as they can in the USA ?
The size of a camera is a very personal preference, strongly influenced by what you are using, and used to, now.
Same goes for the layout. However the fact that review after review praises the ergonomics of the K5 says all it needs to about the camera itself (once you know where the controls are then in use you can access virtually everything you need with a twirl of a wheel or a couple of pushes of buttons - just one button push to find the frame-rate screen for example).
If you are carrying a camera (or even two) around for hours at a time (or all day even) then the lighter, smaller size is a Godsend compared to larger cameras.
Anyone will feel strange moving from a camera they have known and used for a while .... but the switch to the K5 is totally worth it for just the High ISO / Low noise let alone the many other features.
The size of a camera is a very personal preference, strongly influenced by what you are using, and used to, now.
Same goes for the layout. However the fact that review after review praises the ergonomics of the K5 says all it needs to about the camera itself (once you know where the controls are then in use you can access virtually everything you need with a twirl of a wheel or a couple of pushes of buttons - just one button push to find the frame-rate screen for example).
If you are carrying a camera (or even two) around for hours at a time (or all day even) then the lighter, smaller size is a Godsend compared to larger cameras.
Anyone will feel strange moving from a camera they have known and used for a while .... but the switch to the K5 is totally worth it for just the High ISO / Low noise let alone the many other features.
Comment by Frogfish posted on The K-5: Not for me! (at least for the time being) at 30/08/2011 - 03:55
SteveEveritt wrote:
Thanks Chris, that's the kind of answer I am looking for.
John, I have used this method in the past however the "action" does not always happen at a predetermined spot and I need the flexibility of a fast lens to increase the opportunity of capturing it. So which lens would you recommend?
Bearing your comments just above in mind it's a no-brainer. I was back-up shooter at the Shanghai Rugby Sevens yesterday and I used the Sigma 50-150 and the DA*300 for the on-pitch action. Even the 50-150 couldn't keep up at times but it was noticeably faster than the DA*300 (which is no slouch). Thanks Chris, that's the kind of answer I am looking for.
John, I have used this method in the past however the "action" does not always happen at a predetermined spot and I need the flexibility of a fast lens to increase the opportunity of capturing it. So which lens would you recommend?
The Sigma 70-200 is the fastest focusing of those 3 (and miles faster than the slow 50-135 or the 60-250 which is a tad slower than the DA*300) so although giving up a tiny bit in sharpness to the Tamron, probably the one you should choose from those three. Doubt the Tamron would be a bad choice either (it seemed very fast when I tried it out).
Full Disclosure ! I haven't tried the Sigma but it is acknowledged as being slightly faster focusing than the Tamron whilst the Tamron edges the sharpness stakes.
Comment by Frogfish posted on Sigma 70-200 f2.8 or Tamron 70-200 f2.8 or Pentax 60-250 f4 at 29/08/2011 - 10:57
Anvh wrote:
I've no idea what line you're referring to.
Hell you can even see i edited non of my posts only the one to Don
So you just didn't read it right it seems, you don't need to blame me for that, maybe you had a nice drink yesterday or something like that
It was the post at 21.12 which shows you edited it. But maybe you are right and I did misread it because it was REALLY late for me over here so more than a good chance I got it wrong. Apologies !Frogfish wrote:
Yes i introduced the Kx but i never compared it to the Nex.Anvh wrote:
Kevin, or i miss the point you're trying to make or you are.
Hmm I see you have removed the line in that post related to you not talking about the Kx - since you were the one that introduced the Kx into the thread (see above) and it's size in relation to the NEX 5N ! And the relative sizes was completely my point in response to your post.Kevin, or i miss the point you're trying to make or you are.
I've no idea what line you're referring to.
Hell you can even see i edited non of my posts only the one to Don
So you just didn't read it right it seems, you don't need to blame me for that, maybe you had a nice drink yesterday or something like that
Comment by Frogfish posted on Really why does Pentax not have an EVIL camera? at 26/08/2011 - 19:16
Pentaxophile wrote:
Ricoh already market small sensor modules for the GRX, I can see them interested in an imterchangeable lens version, which is where the Q line fits in.
Those modules are surprisingly expensive though at GBP 200-350 each over here (no idea what they are in the UK).Ricoh already market small sensor modules for the GRX, I can see them interested in an imterchangeable lens version, which is where the Q line fits in.
In comparison the adapters for the NEX cost US$20 - 40 each.
Sorry if in this and the other thread I come across as a Sony NEX fanboy - I'm not honest ! However I am excited at this new product and how it can be used and believe that in the NEX 7 and 5N Sony have set the benchmarks for this sector.
Comment by Frogfish posted on Really why does Pentax not have an EVIL camera? at 26/08/2011 - 14:07
Gwyn wrote:
Ah but was that all at the same time Sean282 wrote:
Can anyone recommend one that takes two cameras, four lens (in total) and a 15.6inch laptop that I can carry onto a plane?
Not a backpack but I think this would . Depends on the lenses of course, but I have had the K-5, Bigma, 60-250, 17-70, Tamron 90mm macro and the 18-135 in it, plus a flash.Can anyone recommend one that takes two cameras, four lens (in total) and a 15.6inch laptop that I can carry onto a plane?
Comment by Frogfish posted on New backpack suggestions needed at 26/08/2011 - 14:03
Mike-P wrote:
There's a very strict entrance criteria - you must show how many lenses you've bought in the last month (under two and you are refused admission) Hardgravity wrote:
There's an LBA group on this forum,
Is there .. can I join? There's an LBA group on this forum,
Comment by Frogfish posted on new lens?? at 26/08/2011 - 11:37
fritzthedog wrote:
Thanks - do you have a link to the one you bought?
I do but it's on a Chinese shopping site so no good to you I'm afraid. I'm sure you can find them using the Search (or advanced search) function on EBay. Good luck !Thanks - do you have a link to the one you bought?
Comment by Frogfish posted on New backpack suggestions needed at 26/08/2011 - 11:31
You've got good advice already but you'll find the Tamron Di 90 Macro is much cheaper and just as good (if you don't need the WR). Those two and the Sigma 105 are used by many many macro shooters and all come very highly recommended.
Comment by Frogfish posted on new lens?? at 26/08/2011 - 11:29
