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Comment by Hardgravity posted on Foam kits? CLA? at 17/12/2008 - 21:58
If you want some auto functions check out an ME super.
Down load the manuals and have a read before committing, but be warned using film gets addictive!
Manuals available here, just search the pentax section for what you fancy.
Comment by Hardgravity posted on Film questions at 17/12/2008 - 21:54
Build is good, image quality likewise.
The only downside is they tend to be heavy.
I assume it's this one your watching, There;s currently 3 up on ebay
Good luck
Comment by Hardgravity posted on Hoya HMC Tele-Auto 135mm 2.8 : OPINIONS at 17/12/2008 - 21:44
They're cheap but seem to work OK, although I do have them in a grip and the camera.
Comment by Hardgravity posted on k200d battery recomandations at 17/12/2008 - 21:34
So...
Comment by Hardgravity posted on Infra red filter? at 17/12/2008 - 21:30
So let me get this straight, my K110d and a R72 filter should allow me to play in the IR, getting shots like DOIK's.
When the Xmas rush is out of the way I'm going to Play.
Comment by Hardgravity posted on Infra red filter? at 17/12/2008 - 08:15
But there again...
Comment by Hardgravity posted on Am I missing something? at 16/12/2008 - 08:13
The K10D was poor for IR and we can see why.
Do the other cameras I have share a common make sensor, perhaps Sony?
Which would explain why they see more IR.
Comment by Hardgravity posted on Infra red filter? at 16/12/2008 - 08:10
After bidding on several Zeiss Sonnar 135/3.5's (and not being prepared to pay very much money for one, so losing out every time) I finally won one for the princely sum of £26.00.
The description was poor (as was the photo) and I only spotted it with less than an hour to go so had no time to ask the seller anything about it; subsequently I've spent the last 10 days waiting for it to arrive and wondering if I'd bought a complete dog.
To cut a long story short it arrived this afternoon and I can only describe it as mint - in fact it looks like it's never been used! Focus is smooth, the aperture clicks round nicely and positively and the original caps are present and correct. Even the slide-out hood has just the right amount of friction. Glass is the very definition of pristine and there aren't even any flecks of dust inside, let alone fungus!
I stuck my M42 adaptor on it and went out to grab a few shots before the sun went down and I couldn't be happier with the results.
So today's one of those days when I'm rather pleased with eBay...
Should be here before Xmas but...
Will post a few shots when I've had chance to use the combo.
Comment by Hardgravity posted on No fleabay bargains today at 15/12/2008 - 23:01
When using flash, something I avoid, I really should Photoshop!
Any ideas?
Comment by Hardgravity posted on Am I missing something? at 15/12/2008 - 22:55
There is a seller on Ebay called interslice that not only provides the kit, but the after sales service as well.
The kit less than £6 is enough material to do 6 slr's. Along with this kit you will require a craft knife, a rigid steel rule and a can of lighter fuel. All instructions are included they are extremely detailed and comprehensive any further information is provided by Jon the vendor(via email).
My first attempt was an ES11, with sweat beading on my brow and shaking hands it was like I was doing a heart transplant. The second and third where much easier an ES and a Spotmatic. I still have loads of material left and will be doing an ME super at the weekend. I include the link for an auction by interslice, if it doesn't work you can do an advanced search for interslice. Good Luck. Geoff.
]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/The-Truth-About-Camera-Light-Seal-Foam-Please-Read_W0QQite...
I've used one of their kits and re-sealed most of my 'M' series cameras.
The kits work well and the instrutions are clear and easy to follow.