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I'll listen when it comes up on iPlayer.
Comment by Gwyn posted on The demise of independent camera retailers at 14/03/2011 - 13:05
As a photo it doesn't do much for me, but I like the surreal one.
I have photos from Norway, without CPL which have just as blue a sky, so I doubt the CPL made much difference.
In fact I thought the white balance was way out on them and corrected them, even ones taken before dawn/after sunset looked better for WB correction.
Now if you were in the tropics I could understand the lead balloon comment but in Edinburgh? In Norway there was at least an hour of twilight, followed by a good half hour of "blue light" and here, quite a bit further south than you we have quite a long twilight period followed by a longish time of blue too.
I have photos from Norway, without CPL which have just as blue a sky, so I doubt the CPL made much difference.
In fact I thought the white balance was way out on them and corrected them, even ones taken before dawn/after sunset looked better for WB correction.
Now if you were in the tropics I could understand the lead balloon comment but in Edinburgh? In Norway there was at least an hour of twilight, followed by a good half hour of "blue light" and here, quite a bit further south than you we have quite a long twilight period followed by a longish time of blue too.
Comment by Gwyn posted on Experimenting with CPL filter in late evening light. at 14/03/2011 - 13:03
That's the attitude!
I hope it all works out for you. Take it easy and enjoy the planning as well as the holiday.
We'll look forward to some good photos of Cornwall .
I hope it all works out for you. Take it easy and enjoy the planning as well as the holiday.
We'll look forward to some good photos of Cornwall .
Comment by Gwyn posted on Another pointless thread at 14/03/2011 - 12:33
Sun tan lotion, sun glasses - or is that too optimistic?
Seriously it sounds great - enjoy it.
Seriously it sounds great - enjoy it.
Comment by Gwyn posted on Another pointless thread at 14/03/2011 - 12:22
Nervous drivers can be as dangerous as over confident ones - they hesitate and it is not clear to other drivers what they are intending to do - it can lead to a lot of frustration for those following a nervous driver. They may not be involved in an accident but they probably see plenty - where frustration gets the better of a normally safe sensible driver behind them and they end up doing something stupid, or where their hesitation is misread by a fellow road user.
Meanwhile back to pointlessness.
What should I have for dinner tonight?
Meanwhile back to pointlessness.
What should I have for dinner tonight?
Comment by Gwyn posted on Another pointless thread at 14/03/2011 - 11:44
K10D wrote:
I know you can't use a QR plate, that's why I haven't got the strap. At Photokina BlackRapid said they were bringing our a connector that was compatible with an Arca Swiss QR, but there is no sign of one yet.Gwyn wrote:
I've just sent off a couple of mails asking both BlackRapid, and Sun-sniper about compatibility with QR plates. It will be interesting to hear what, if anything they have to say. I am sure I'm not the only one to have this problem with their straps.
You can't use a QR plate, see below.I've just sent off a couple of mails asking both BlackRapid, and Sun-sniper about compatibility with QR plates. It will be interesting to hear what, if anything they have to say. I am sure I'm not the only one to have this problem with their straps.
I am not the only person to have a QR on their camera all the time, and it is a shame they don't yet cater for us. Hence the e-mails to both companies to see what they have to say.
Meanwhile I will use my Optech strap with it's adapter strap, though I am not happy hanging all the weight on just one strap connector.
Comment by Gwyn posted on Shoulder Straps at 14/03/2011 - 11:36
walkeja wrote:
What's wrong with the strap Pentax provide? I've never had any problems.
Everything.What's wrong with the strap Pentax provide? I've never had any problems.
It is narrow, short and downright uncomfortable after a very short period of time. They used to supply a better strap which was slightly more comfortable to use, and had a couple of storage pockets too, but the ones they now supply are just nasty imho.
Comment by Gwyn posted on Shoulder Straps at 14/03/2011 - 10:40
I've just sent off a couple of mails asking both BlackRapid, and Sun-sniper about compatibility with QR plates. It will be interesting to hear what, if anything they have to say. I am sure I'm not the only one to have this problem with their straps.
Comment by Gwyn posted on Shoulder Straps at 14/03/2011 - 10:35
That's different to here Gareth - they used to teach it like that but have gone back to gear changing because it is more fuel efficient, and if you time it right at traffic lights you do not need to come to a complete stop and can continue easily since you are in the right gear, also more fuel efficient.
They are changing the rules for learning to drive here later this year.
At the moment you have to be 18 to learn, and can only go with a qualified instructor. because of this learners are also allowed on motorways for instance. Once you pass your test and have your licence you can drive unaccompanied.
From later this year you can start learning, with a qualified instructor at 16 and a half, provided you have passed your theory. You can then take your test at 17 and drive for a year under supervision of someone who has held a licence for more than (I think) 3 years. All this in an attempt to reduce the number of young drivers involved in accidents.
They are changing the rules for learning to drive here later this year.
At the moment you have to be 18 to learn, and can only go with a qualified instructor. because of this learners are also allowed on motorways for instance. Once you pass your test and have your licence you can drive unaccompanied.
From later this year you can start learning, with a qualified instructor at 16 and a half, provided you have passed your theory. You can then take your test at 17 and drive for a year under supervision of someone who has held a licence for more than (I think) 3 years. All this in an attempt to reduce the number of young drivers involved in accidents.
Comment by Gwyn posted on Another pointless thread at 14/03/2011 - 09:38
Since I already had an Optech neck strap I bought the adapter kit so I could use it over my shoulder.
The downside of it is it relies on the strength of the strap attachment point on the camera body - you have all the weight hanging from that point. I have heard of them, albeit very rarely, failing - even with a normal neck strap.
The downside of BlackRapids and the like is you can't use them with a tripod QR plate on your camera. BlackRapid were going to bring out a range with various types of built in QR plates, but I have seen no sign of them yet.
If you don't use a QR plate then I would suggest you look at BlackRapid or Sun Sniper straps.
The downside of it is it relies on the strength of the strap attachment point on the camera body - you have all the weight hanging from that point. I have heard of them, albeit very rarely, failing - even with a normal neck strap.
The downside of BlackRapids and the like is you can't use them with a tripod QR plate on your camera. BlackRapid were going to bring out a range with various types of built in QR plates, but I have seen no sign of them yet.
If you don't use a QR plate then I would suggest you look at BlackRapid or Sun Sniper straps.
Comment by Gwyn posted on Shoulder Straps at 14/03/2011 - 09:27
