Gwyn

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It is a wonderful lens isn't it? I can't compare it to anything more than the mk1 kit but wow I love this lens. No focussing problems with it at all. i am very happy with it! And that without the cash back

Comment by Gwyn posted on SMC-DA 17-70 f/4 A:[IF] SDM at 23/12/2008 - 11:58

Gwyn
I agree with hefty. Work out the weight of your camera/grip/heaviest lens combination. Add a bit for any future lenses you may buy and use that as a guide.
A cheap tripod is not always a good buy - it is often better to save a bit longer and get a really good one from the get go. Trust me on this - it will save you money in the long run.
Both the ones you mention weigh a lot, which will discourage you from carrying them with you, and have a maximum weight they can carry of 4kg, which may seem a lot but isn't really. Of the two I would say the 600R is better - less leg sections and taller. The fewer leg sections the more stable the tripod.
I have a Velbon Sherpa ProCF630, which cost a lot but has proved to be worth every penny.
Maybe you should have a look at Benro tripods - a Chinese rip off of Gitzo and Manfrotto, but good quality apparently. I know a few people with them, including a professional wildlife photographer. PhotoPal.co.uk has them.

Comment by Gwyn posted on Tripods at 23/12/2008 - 09:41

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I have the most basic Bamboo. I got it for Christmas last year, and I use it all the time. My mouse tends to gather dust nowadays, though it is still more useful than the tablet for some things.
I don't find the difference in format between the Bamboo and the monitor a problem.

Comment by Gwyn posted on Graphics Tablets at 23/12/2008 - 09:29

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Any more info on the K20D GPS yet Chris?

Comment by Gwyn posted on Sigma 150-500 and other info... at 22/12/2008 - 12:05

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I did that already John. I thought that had to work, but weirdly enough it didn't. I really don't understand it. Never mind, I'll either print them larger or not print at all, and remember in the future to allow cropping room.

Comment by Gwyn posted on Printing frustration. at 21/12/2008 - 18:30

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Thanks guys, I've tried all that and still can't get it right. I'm using HP 10x15 paper, and as a test printed out an old Ds photo again - and that came out fine, but from the K20D they get cropped every time.
I give up. I'll just have to learn to leave lots of room around the edges, and accept that my existing photos won't print well.

Comment by Gwyn posted on Printing frustration. at 21/12/2008 - 17:55

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Maybe it is something like the Nikon one? That sits on the hotshoe and writes to the card. Again only in Jpeg though I believe. link

Meanwhile I'll stick to my Qstarz

Comment by Gwyn posted on Sigma 150-500 and other info... at 20/12/2008 - 14:29

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I use PSE7 and my K20D.
When I printed photos from my Ds they came out nicely at 3:2 - so if I wanted a picture at 10x15cm I got all the photo I saw on my screen on the paper. Since moving to the K20D that doesn't happen any more. It always crops bits of the photo, or leaves white edges. It is driving me nuts. I am doing everything the same as I did for the Ds but it's not working. Does the K20D not shoot in 3:2 ratio? Any ideas/help more than welcome.

Comment by Gwyn posted on Printing frustration. at 20/12/2008 - 10:26

Gwyn
Hello Peter, welcome to the forum.

Comment by Gwyn posted on Finally made it at 20/12/2008 - 08:45

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George Lazarette wrote:
Gwyn wrote:
Hello Gareth, welcome to the forum, Can you add your location to your profile please.
I'm not sure that mattp will read your post as he said he no longer want to take part in the forum- I suggest you send him a private message instead.
If he's not visiting, how will he see his PMs?


G
If he has it set to send him a mail when he gets one he will know he has a PM. I have that set, as I tend to forget to look in the corner to see if there are new messages.

Comment by Gwyn posted on Pentax 18-55mm Kit Lens (nk1) at 20/12/2008 - 08:43

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