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Dragonfly> 180mm macro (f11), iso 400

Snake> 35-70 (70mm macro mode)F8, iso 400

Comment by greyhoundman posted on A Couple of Eyeball to Eyeball Pics at 20/07/2009 - 19:48

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Took my new gear cart for a test yesterday. Ran into some interesting subjects.
[IMG]http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu25/wildlifephotog/Redeye-Flight.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu25/wildlifephotog/eyeball-to-eyeball.jpg[/IMG]

Comment by greyhoundman posted on A Couple of Eyeball to Eyeball Pics at 20/07/2009 - 13:18

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Just a suggestion. Take a pencil eraser and srub the flash contacts. I just went through a problem with my AF 280T on my DS. The contacts looked clean, but were not. Works fine now.

Comment by greyhoundman posted on ist*DS + AF500FTZ flash at 10/07/2009 - 15:32

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I've been using a half dozen Roxsen M42 adapters for several years. They allow infinity focus. The first thing I did was Locktite the screw that holds the spring. I realise most folks won't have the stuff around. But a lot of auto garages and machine shops do. I doubt they'd charge much for a drop of Locktite.
They've always mounted well and are smooth as my original adapters.

Comment by greyhoundman posted on Need immediate help please at 09/07/2009 - 16:23

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Not enough practice, and low level of PS skills. I'll try my new filter material when I can.

But many times you'll see purple or blue depending on the type of filter used.

Comment by greyhoundman posted on Sunspot 1024 at 08/07/2009 - 02:17

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I use Baader visual solar film.
http://www.astro-physics.com/index.htm?products/accessories/solar_acc/astrosolar

I then make a cell to hold it on the scope. It can be used to make a solar filter for any lens or binoculars.

Comment by greyhoundman posted on Sunspot 1024 at 08/07/2009 - 00:03

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Between the clouds and wind, it was tough holding focus.


Karl,

I do strange photos now and again. But not eggs, I eat those.

Comment by greyhoundman posted on Sunspot 1024 at 07/07/2009 - 20:35

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First sunspot with the 8" scope. Not much practice this year, so not as great as possible.
[IMG]http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu25/wildlifephotog/sunspot.jpg[/IMG]

ist DS, iso 400, 1/750, 1200mm FL, Baader solar filter DIY.

Comment by greyhoundman posted on Sunspot 1024 at 07/07/2009 - 19:17

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Pentaxbabe,

I have the same lens I use on a DS. If you are using the standard Pentax screen, it can be difficult to get the focus tack sharp for some folks.
The green " in-focus " light is not 100% accurate when focusing manually. It can be showing green, but be slightly out of focus.
That is why I installed split screens in all my camera bodies.

Don't give up, practice and contemplate.

Comment by greyhoundman posted on Test Shots SMC Pentax-A 1:2 50mm Lens at 02/07/2009 - 21:54

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The lens has to be between 180mm and 300mm to set the macro switch.
You can use it in any mode.

Comment by greyhoundman posted on Tamron 70-300 macro mode at 02/07/2009 - 15:58

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