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Comment by George Lazarette posted on Photography for Phogies (Rant) at 27/12/2007 - 12:38
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Technically, the 43mm was the first serious re-design of the standard lens for many years and took full advantage of all the progress in lens technology and design that was available.
However, the 50mm lenses were already superb lenses, so although in theory the 43mm might be a superior beast I'm not sure how much this would translate into a huge difference on a print, even a very large print.
Any 43mm users out there who can tell us differently?
I find I use my 43mm so seldom that I have never really formed an opinion on this. However, I would say that the 77mm and the 31mm ARE observedly superior to any 50mm, so probably the 43mm is too.Technically, the 43mm was the first serious re-design of the standard lens for many years and took full advantage of all the progress in lens technology and design that was available.
However, the 50mm lenses were already superb lenses, so although in theory the 43mm might be a superior beast I'm not sure how much this would translate into a huge difference on a print, even a very large print.
Any 43mm users out there who can tell us differently?
New Year's resolution - use the 43mm more.
G
Comment by George Lazarette posted on 43 ltd at 26/12/2007 - 11:13
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George It must be dammed uncomfortable with your tongue in your cheek all the time. We'd all be very thirsty if we all took everything with the pinches of salt you dish out. After all it is only Dec. and not April 1st. CHEERS Vic
Sorry, Vic.George It must be dammed uncomfortable with your tongue in your cheek all the time. We'd all be very thirsty if we all took everything with the pinches of salt you dish out. After all it is only Dec. and not April 1st. CHEERS Vic
PM on way.
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on What Did You All Get? at 27/12/2007 - 17:19
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PS to Niblue. I think I've still got a few rolls of assorted 120 film in the freezer or the fridge. CHEERS Vic.
That lot is worth about fifty quid, all up.PS to Niblue. I think I've still got a few rolls of assorted 120 film in the freezer or the fridge. CHEERS Vic.
G
PS: Niblue, usual commission please.
Comment by George Lazarette posted on What Did You All Get? at 27/12/2007 - 15:30
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I also picked up a Jessops 360AFDP TTL Flash. I bought it with out doing much research onto it's performance. Fingers crossed it will be ok.
Unlikely, I fear. If it's TTL, not P-TTL, it will only work in manual mode.I also picked up a Jessops 360AFDP TTL Flash. I bought it with out doing much research onto it's performance. Fingers crossed it will be ok.
G
Comment by George Lazarette posted on K10D with Sigma 17-70mm f2.8? plus Jessops 360AFDP Flash at 08/01/2008 - 23:32
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Thank you all for the feed back.
I do intend to get a flash. Though there seems some issues within the forum with which flash to get.
I'm also tempted by the 30mm Sigma f1.4 prime for my indoor / lowlight work.
Issues? I don't think so.Thank you all for the feed back.
I do intend to get a flash. Though there seems some issues within the forum with which flash to get.
I'm also tempted by the 30mm Sigma f1.4 prime for my indoor / lowlight work.
You have two choices: fully automatic exposure, called P-TTL by Pentax, requires that you use one of the three P-TTL flashguns made by Pentax, or one made by one of the independents (Sigma and Metz).
Alternatively you can use virtually any flashgun in manual mode.
If you are in a hurry, and the situation is dynamic, P-TTL is the way to go. If you have time, and a more stable situation, then manual may be better.
Personally, I use whichever is the more appropriate for the situation.
G
Comment by George Lazarette posted on K10D with Sigma 17-70mm f2.8? plus Jessops 360AFDP Flash at 01/01/2008 - 20:09
Hello,
1 There is not really any such thing as a film lens or a digital lens. Lenses which are described as "digital lenses" may be designed for a smaller sensor than a 35mm frame, and they may have a more parallel light path in order to improve sensor performance, but they work in exactly the same way as lenses designed during the film era.
2 Just put your lens on the A setting and use all your camera's modes. When on the A setting, the lens behaves like a modern lens without an aperture ring. There is never a reason to take the lens off the A setting with a digital camera.
G
1 There is not really any such thing as a film lens or a digital lens. Lenses which are described as "digital lenses" may be designed for a smaller sensor than a 35mm frame, and they may have a more parallel light path in order to improve sensor performance, but they work in exactly the same way as lenses designed during the film era.
2 Just put your lens on the A setting and use all your camera's modes. When on the A setting, the lens behaves like a modern lens without an aperture ring. There is never a reason to take the lens off the A setting with a digital camera.
G
Comment by George Lazarette posted on Pentax DL2 + Sigma F2.8 EX MACRO at 30/12/2007 - 15:48
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I must appologise Spamcan your simple question ended up getting run through our forum super computer Thanks Matt. But i hold George responsible
Your apology indicates that you yourself feel responsible, Clarky, and that is how it should be! I must appologise Spamcan your simple question ended up getting run through our forum super computer Thanks Matt. But i hold George responsible
G
Comment by George Lazarette posted on Reply from Spamcan : What is the maximum side SD card ..... at 21/12/2007 - 11:09
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The intention is, at the moment, to release LightZone free, but unsupported, to Linux users.
I know Light Crafts are considering how they might produce income from the Linux version but supporting a Linux product is very heavy on resources due to the huge number of variables.
This is a brave move by them. If it is a success, one of two things may happen: disaffected Windows users (for there are many) may migrate to Linux and use it free; or professional users who want to use it but need the assurance of support may buy the Windows or Mac versions.
At the moment, I think the objective is to raise market awareness for what is a very interesting and innovative program.
You don't think what? Lightzone for Linux is currently in Beta, but it is pretty much inevitable that when the program is released in final form, they wil charge for it. Do you know of any instance where people charge for Windows but not for Linux?George Lazarette wrote:
Thanks.
Unfortunately, Lightzone (for Windows/Mac) is rather expensive compared to Silkypix, and I expect that the Linux product will be priced the same.
G
I don't think so.Thanks.
Unfortunately, Lightzone (for Windows/Mac) is rather expensive compared to Silkypix, and I expect that the Linux product will be priced the same.
G
The intention is, at the moment, to release LightZone free, but unsupported, to Linux users.
I know Light Crafts are considering how they might produce income from the Linux version but supporting a Linux product is very heavy on resources due to the huge number of variables.
This is a brave move by them. If it is a success, one of two things may happen: disaffected Windows users (for there are many) may migrate to Linux and use it free; or professional users who want to use it but need the assurance of support may buy the Windows or Mac versions.
At the moment, I think the objective is to raise market awareness for what is a very interesting and innovative program.
G
Comment by George Lazarette posted on Lightzone 3.3 for Linux at 22/12/2007 - 23:55
Thanks.
Unfortunately, Lightzone (for Windows/Mac) is rather expensive compared to Silkypix, and I expect that the Linux product will be priced the same.
We need a Silkypix for Linux. I wonder if they have any plans. Since there is already a Mac version, it shouldn't be too difficult to do.
G
Unfortunately, Lightzone (for Windows/Mac) is rather expensive compared to Silkypix, and I expect that the Linux product will be priced the same.
We need a Silkypix for Linux. I wonder if they have any plans. Since there is already a Mac version, it shouldn't be too difficult to do.
G
Comment by George Lazarette posted on Lightzone 3.3 for Linux at 22/12/2007 - 11:06
Now, where'd I put that three-legged thing, you know, the whatchamacallit, the ....
George!
But I do take your point. And of course, far more mentally challenging than a camera or even a video recorder is the instruction manual, especially one written in China.
I'd find it easier to translate a manul from the original Mandarin into English than to try to transcribe the Chinglish one into English.
Perhaps there's a retirement job for us in some new Chinese industrial city.
G
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