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Comment by George Lazarette posted on What would I like more abot a K10D than my ist*DS at 26/05/2007 - 20:41
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on ME Super film speed dial question - I'm a bit confused! at 26/05/2007 - 19:44
I output direct to JPEG, but have the option of doing anything else if occasion demands.
I don't like playing around in image editing software, and do it as little as possible.
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on Image processing strategy - still confused at 26/05/2007 - 19:30
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on Interesting info about Benjikan at 26/05/2007 - 20:48
That last post of yours was uncharacteristically laconic, Ben.
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on Interesting info about Benjikan at 26/05/2007 - 20:45
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on Interesting info about Benjikan at 26/05/2007 - 19:54
I know someone here in Holland who regularly buys from Hong Kong. He has a regular contact there, who is well known in Dutch photographic circles. To overcome import duties and VAT things are sent via DHL and labelled as repairs. Just once was he phoned up by customs about a lens and he said yes it was sent there for repair and is now coming back. No problem. I am surprised the customs men don't react but they don't.
I would be more nervous of doing this personally, but maybe I am a wimp.
If the item costs less than £28.00, there is no VAT charge.
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on Buying from Hong Kong Advice at 26/05/2007 - 09:43
Georges argument is good, logical, and strangely familiar.
sounds like the argument serious photographers once had about zoom vs primes.
I'm primarily a prime man, but have a certain zoom on order. It's for those Swiss Army knife moments, when convenience outweighs quality. No primes will die or be disposed of when I get my zoom.
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on Hoya take over of Pentax goes ahead. at 07/06/2007 - 17:23
This debate is reminiscent of the criticisms of digital vs film some years ago. Digital simply wasn't good enough for the more demanding, just as video stills aren't good enough yet now.
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on Hoya take over of Pentax goes ahead. at 06/06/2007 - 11:27
I am still sceptical of the feasibility of a device which does both to the standard required. I will not buy a "jack of all trades, master of none" and I'm pretty sure neither will most serious amateurs or pros in either medium.
If it ever happens, I think it's a very long way off yet.
The only successful multi-purpose product that has stood the test of time is the Swiss Army knife, and people buy it for convenience rather than because it does any one thing well. In fact, it does most things pretty badly (ever tried opening a can with one?), but it's small and well-made, and a nice toy to have.
For serious cutting, sawing, scissoring, etc., you buy a knife, a saw, or a pair of scissors.
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on Hoya take over of Pentax goes ahead. at 06/06/2007 - 11:07
I upgraded to a K10D mainly because the *ist D is slow, and sometimes that caused problems. Apart from that I am very happy with the *ist D, and its small size and simplicity are things the K10D can't match.
So if you're happy..........
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