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Comment by Gwyn posted on 60-250 or 300mm DA* With a twist... at 31/12/2010 - 20:56
Not the best way to spend NYE Gareth, but I am sure she will get the best care there. I shall be thinking of you and your lovely daughter this evening.
Comment by Gwyn posted on Another pointless thread at 31/12/2010 - 20:51
Sounds about right .
Comment by Gwyn posted on Red Snapper Ballhead question at 31/12/2010 - 13:43
Why do people spend a fortune on fireworks and then light them all in broad daylight?
Comment by Gwyn posted on Another pointless thread at 31/12/2010 - 13:25
One should be the panning lock and the other the ball friction control. The bigger one should be the friction lock.
Didn't it come with instructions?
You can damage a ball head by over tightening it so I am shocked there were no instructions with it.
Didn't it come with instructions?
You can damage a ball head by over tightening it so I am shocked there were no instructions with it.
Comment by Gwyn posted on Red Snapper Ballhead question at 31/12/2010 - 13:09
Not to worry Flossie - everyone else missed it too .
Comment by Gwyn posted on The final Kodachrome at 31/12/2010 - 12:22
Steve Chasey wrote:
Don't know about the effect on cyrils but chocolate spread is a good mouse bait.
Been trying to catch a mouse lurking somewhere under our corner sink unit - final got it with choc spread at the end of the trap yesterday. Released the captive into the undergrowth whilst cat far away. Reset the trap, just in case it had a friend. Check this morning - another resident!
Released at before.
Check for possible entry points - probably the cat bring us presents in as no route in. Trap reset again.
Steve
Are you sure it wasn't the same one? I'm afraid I use traps that kill the wee critters - I had a humane trap once and released the mouse - only to see the little so and so running back towards my house before I could get back myself. Now I use "Super Cat" traps - they have a very effective bait built in and kill the mouse instantly. They are reusable which is unusual for mouse traps and getting rid of the body is clean and easy.Don't know about the effect on cyrils but chocolate spread is a good mouse bait.
Been trying to catch a mouse lurking somewhere under our corner sink unit - final got it with choc spread at the end of the trap yesterday. Released the captive into the undergrowth whilst cat far away. Reset the trap, just in case it had a friend. Check this morning - another resident!
Released at before.
Check for possible entry points - probably the cat bring us presents in as no route in. Trap reset again.
Steve
I was expecting a fresh influx of mice with the cold, but the traps haven't caught any and I see no evidence of them.
Cruel and hard hearted, that's me.
Comment by Gwyn posted on Another pointless thread at 31/12/2010 - 12:19
I hope Pentax see the problem and can do something about it. Sadly the dpreview thread is less than clear, mainly due to the name calling, and unlikely to attract Pentax's attention.
I can't see me buying a second flash to use as a controller. At least not unless I sell my Pentax 360 and switch to a different (cheaper) make.
I can't see me buying a second flash to use as a controller. At least not unless I sell my Pentax 360 and switch to a different (cheaper) make.
Comment by Gwyn posted on K-5 wireless: some issues at 31/12/2010 - 12:00
The Red Snapper is twice as long as the Travel Angel though - a real pain when you want to take it on a flight. I know this from personal experience with my long Velbon.
I am seriously considering a second travel tripod.
The main problem with any travel tripod though is the need to use the centre column to get the height - that in turn affects the stability of the tripod, and with a heavy lens could still result in movement.
As for a head - Benro heads are Arca comaptible so can use plates from many manufacturers, and can be used with for instance a Wimberley Gimbal if you ever get round to getting one.
You can also get an L-plate to use with it - handy for portraits and panoramas.
I am seriously considering a second travel tripod.
The main problem with any travel tripod though is the need to use the centre column to get the height - that in turn affects the stability of the tripod, and with a heavy lens could still result in movement.
As for a head - Benro heads are Arca comaptible so can use plates from many manufacturers, and can be used with for instance a Wimberley Gimbal if you ever get round to getting one.
You can also get an L-plate to use with it - handy for portraits and panoramas.
Comment by Gwyn posted on Tripod choices at 31/12/2010 - 11:56
I too have a Bigma (50-500, old Ex non SDM model) and love it.
Maybe you could look for a second hand one. I understand from others that the old model is better than the new but I haven't any proof of that, except the new one has lost the Ex tag.
The Sigmonster isn't made it a K fitting .