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Comment by Hyram posted on Fortnightly competition no.11 Comments at 05/03/2009 - 21:02
I started off this shot with my Super A and began by cleaning the mirror. In the process I dislodged some bits of black foam (part of the damping system) that became stuck to the mirror.
Bad news.
So I abandoned the Super A (it still needs cleaning) and picked up my ME Super. Rather than risk the same problem, I did not do any cleaning and what you are seeing is years and years of 'crud' inside the camera, which has never been cleaned.
Back to the competition, congratulations are due to Dr. Mhuni, although I have no idea what it is and many thanks to Tony-O for a very interesting competition.
Comment by Hyram posted on FORTNIGHTLY COMPETITION # 10. Everyday Object from a weird,unusual,puzzling perspective! at 04/03/2009 - 22:41
Comment by Hyram posted on FORTNIGHTLY COMPETITION No 10 COMMENTS. at 04/03/2009 - 17:43
Comment by Hyram posted on Competition 87 This Modern World at 03/03/2009 - 08:34
Comment by Hyram posted on Competition 87 This Modern World at 02/03/2009 - 21:39
.....................However, I thought that the one I submitted to the fortnightly competition is the more appealing image...
Prieni
Comment by Hyram posted on Alternative competition entries at 01/03/2009 - 10:42
No contest - go for the DA* 300
So it wasn't just my impression, the DA*300 is that much better isn't it?
And I must say, once someone has a go at that fantastic focusing mechanism, fast and silent, that's when one starts evaluating really the marvels of the lens .
I did have a go at the Sigma 150-500 a few days ago comparing with the DA*300 at the same time, but I must say, the DA*300 just left me stunned with great impression.
Unless something new that I have overlooked comes up about the Sigma then in my view the DA*300 is definitely the winner in my eyes, personally of course.
For longer reach, I will use the Pentax rear converter when it eventually arrives
Comment by Hyram posted on Saturday at SRS at 28/02/2009 - 21:29
Comment by Hyram posted on Saturday at SRS at 28/02/2009 - 21:12
One photo is gone ????
I think I know what Belinda B's is. For a while I have been sure that it looked familiar and eventuality my memory kicks in and a little hunting around some specialist online catalogues seems to create some confirmation. If I'm right then while there are millions of the generic form of this device in the world the presented sample is a very exotic type that only get to the wish-list stage for people like me.
Glyn
You could be on the right track with Belinda B.'s
Comment by Hyram posted on FORTNIGHTLY COMPETITION No 10 COMMENTS. at 28/02/2009 - 21:08
Comment by Hyram posted on Alternative competition entries at 28/02/2009 - 17:59

