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Comment by Gwyn posted on K-R is here! at 09/09/2010 - 17:49
Thanks for that Wobbly. Interesting comments. I will still have a look at Somak.
I too loved the Serengeti. I liked Ngorongoro but I probably wouldn't go again. We were in luxury tented camps which were great. We went in February so were there for the wildebeest migration and calves. We saw one being born which was magical. Plus the weather was a lot better than here in February!
We went with Africa Travel Resource.
I really hope we can go back, but it is always an expensive choice, especially the flights.
Meanwhile I shall content myself with your photos
I too loved the Serengeti. I liked Ngorongoro but I probably wouldn't go again. We were in luxury tented camps which were great. We went in February so were there for the wildebeest migration and calves. We saw one being born which was magical. Plus the weather was a lot better than here in February!
We went with Africa Travel Resource.
I really hope we can go back, but it is always an expensive choice, especially the flights.
Meanwhile I shall content myself with your photos
Comment by Gwyn posted on Safari in Tanzania at 09/09/2010 - 17:32
Welcome back. Three of my all time favourite places .
Look forward to your photos.
Did you stay in tented camps or lodges? Who did you go with? Just curious - I hope to go back there one day and am grateful for feedback .
I had only my Ds and Tamron 28-300 with me when I went, but that is nearly 5 years ago now.
Look forward to your photos.
Did you stay in tented camps or lodges? Who did you go with? Just curious - I hope to go back there one day and am grateful for feedback .
I had only my Ds and Tamron 28-300 with me when I went, but that is nearly 5 years ago now.
Comment by Gwyn posted on Safari in Tanzania at 09/09/2010 - 16:39
fatspider wrote:
Fast frame rate cameras are for people who cant take photographs, they have to rely on the camera to capture one for them.
I could understand the need it if it was something that would be too quick for the user to respond to or if it was used to capture a sequence of shots. I personally find it much more rewarding to know I have waited patiently for my subject to be in the right position before pressing the shutter, that makes it MY photograph.
Plenty of press photographers shoot in this way, because they have a better chance of getting "the shot" by doing so.Fast frame rate cameras are for people who cant take photographs, they have to rely on the camera to capture one for them.
I could understand the need it if it was something that would be too quick for the user to respond to or if it was used to capture a sequence of shots. I personally find it much more rewarding to know I have waited patiently for my subject to be in the right position before pressing the shutter, that makes it MY photograph.
Comment by Gwyn posted on picture taking at 09/09/2010 - 13:41
Some Fuji P&S cameras have IRSimple too. Fuji even have a small portable IRSimple printer in Japan.
The price is the reason the K-7 has gone back up in price a bit. No doubt the K-r will soon drop in price. Assuming it really is available next month of course.
Since Pentax recently introduced new colours for the K-x does that mean the K-x will be around for a while longer I wonder?
I like the idea of the skins for the Optio RS1000. Not so keen on the colours for the RZ10 though. At least they should put thieves off .
If it is out in time I may get the RZ10 (in black, or maybe white) for my youngest DIL for her 10 week trip to Oz.
The price is the reason the K-7 has gone back up in price a bit. No doubt the K-r will soon drop in price. Assuming it really is available next month of course.
Since Pentax recently introduced new colours for the K-x does that mean the K-x will be around for a while longer I wonder?
I like the idea of the skins for the Optio RS1000. Not so keen on the colours for the RZ10 though. At least they should put thieves off .
If it is out in time I may get the RZ10 (in black, or maybe white) for my youngest DIL for her 10 week trip to Oz.
Comment by Gwyn posted on K-R is here! at 09/09/2010 - 13:38
gillbod wrote:
just realised that it doesn't have TAv, which i've grown to consider a crucial feature.
Nor does the K-x does it? I see that as a top of the range feature - no doubt the K-5 will have it. Though personally I never use it - I go manual if I want that sort of control.just realised that it doesn't have TAv, which i've grown to consider a crucial feature.
Comment by Gwyn posted on K-R is here! at 09/09/2010 - 13:14
The other forum expects both tomorrow. Until I read that I too thought the K-r would be tomorrow and the K-5 on the 20th.
Ah well we'll see. Either way I am looking forward to seeing them, even if I can't get my mucky mitts on them.
Ah well we'll see. Either way I am looking forward to seeing them, even if I can't get my mucky mitts on them.
Comment by Gwyn posted on Photokina 2010 at 08/09/2010 - 20:45
OK I have just booked my ticket and train for Photokina.
I'm going on the 22nd. Ticket cost €27, and my first class return train ticket cost €78, which is a bargain, and I might as well go in style for the price!
I figured four hours would be ample to see all I want to see. The Photokina ticket gives free travel on the public transport system in the city too, so I can always have a look at the city if I run out of things to see in the Messe. I have to go into the city to get my train home anyway.
The BIG announcement is expected tomorrow, so I hope it will be interesting enough to make this trip worthwhile!
I'm going on the 22nd. Ticket cost €27, and my first class return train ticket cost €78, which is a bargain, and I might as well go in style for the price!
I figured four hours would be ample to see all I want to see. The Photokina ticket gives free travel on the public transport system in the city too, so I can always have a look at the city if I run out of things to see in the Messe. I have to go into the city to get my train home anyway.
The BIG announcement is expected tomorrow, so I hope it will be interesting enough to make this trip worthwhile!
Comment by Gwyn posted on Photokina 2010 at 08/09/2010 - 20:09
Tough, but a I have chosen one.
Comment by Gwyn posted on Voting Competition #2 - The Votes at 08/09/2010 - 20:02
Or did you lie about your age and they took it away?
Comment by Gwyn posted on Another pointless thread at 08/09/2010 - 18:30
I know my bank would prefer I chose either the K7 or the K-r but we'll see.
I'm hoping that seeing them in the flesh so to speak, at Photokina, will also help with the choice. I don't want another brick like the K20D, but I may soon get frustrated with the K-r.
Pentamirror vs Pentaprism is also a consideration.
Aaargh!!!!