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Comment by JAK posted on Another pointless thread at 28/11/2019 - 11:31
artie84 wrote:
Hello,
did you happen to find one yet? follow the link below to see my ad
https://www.pentaxuser.com/forum/topic/fs---pentax-k-1-dslr-camera-with-accessor...
But you sold it on 19th October, did you not? There were 51 bids on eBay for it so if the winner pulled out there were plenty of under bidders. I can't understand how you can now be offering it here. In any event import duty into the UK would likely make it uneconomic.Hello,
did you happen to find one yet? follow the link below to see my ad
https://www.pentaxuser.com/forum/topic/fs---pentax-k-1-dslr-camera-with-accessor...
Comment by JAK posted on Looking to buy Pentax K1 ( Mark 1) at 28/11/2019 - 11:14
Comment by JAK posted on Windows 10 Stuff, questions & advice at 27/11/2019 - 22:20
"wobble territory" = Too many beers or glasses of wine I suppose!
Comment by JAK posted on London, Night. ICM. at 20/11/2019 - 23:44
jeallen01 wrote:
You make quite a few good points about W10, and I agree with most of them - but there are ways around quite a few of the issues (especially if you have W10 Pro).
Personally I have switched OFF most (hopefully virtually all) of the Microsoft "spying" using the free O&O "ShutUp10" (search for that and you will find it easily ), and you now have more scope to delay the automatic updates.
Generally, it works pretty well, but it can be a bit of a steep learning curve from W7 - especially if you want to get rid of a lot of the c**p that comes with it. IObit "Uninstaller Free" is great for doing that - another search will find that App for you - and I use it regularly to clean up the system and remove that unwanted stuff. Works with previous versions of Windows as well.
Thanks for the W10 suggestions. I've used 'Spybot Anti-Beacon' to do some of that but when the next update comes along it needs sorting out again. - re-removing the c**p. It inevitably resets the default programs to those if its own choosing having deleted those you want to use. I'd go s so far as saying it works like a spyware infected PC (it isn't though!)JAK wrote:
FWIW I have two desktop PCs, one on 7 and a newer one which came with 10. The 7 seems more reliable and less hassle as I can choose what and when to update.
With 10 you have to do what you're told by MS whether you like it or not.
JAKGwyn wrote:
SHould have gone for the free upgrade to 10 when it was on offer. A far more stable OS than 7, and easy to use . Or go for Ubuntu or another Linus OS
Bear in mind that Win10 updates itself often which can be a nuisance and cause loss of personalised settings and program functionality. I'd try Win10 on another PC before consigning the superior Win7 to the bin. If you have 8.1 it may be worthwhile updating.SHould have gone for the free upgrade to 10 when it was on offer. A far more stable OS than 7, and easy to use . Or go for Ubuntu or another Linus OS
FWIW I have two desktop PCs, one on 7 and a newer one which came with 10. The 7 seems more reliable and less hassle as I can choose what and when to update.
With 10 you have to do what you're told by MS whether you like it or not.
You make quite a few good points about W10, and I agree with most of them - but there are ways around quite a few of the issues (especially if you have W10 Pro).
Personally I have switched OFF most (hopefully virtually all) of the Microsoft "spying" using the free O&O "ShutUp10" (search for that and you will find it easily ), and you now have more scope to delay the automatic updates.
Generally, it works pretty well, but it can be a bit of a steep learning curve from W7 - especially if you want to get rid of a lot of the c**p that comes with it. IObit "Uninstaller Free" is great for doing that - another search will find that App for you - and I use it regularly to clean up the system and remove that unwanted stuff. Works with previous versions of Windows as well.
Can't think why anyone would choose to downgrade to Win10 from 7.
Comment by JAK posted on Another pointless thread at 19/11/2019 - 21:23
Gwyn wrote:
SHould have gone for the free upgrade to 10 when it was on offer. A far more stable OS than 7, and easy to use . Or go for Ubuntu or another Linus OS
Bear in mind that Win10 updates itself often which can be a nuisance and cause loss of personalised settings and program functionality. I'd try Win10 on another PC before consigning the superior Win7 to the bin. If you have 8.1 it may be worthwhile updating.SHould have gone for the free upgrade to 10 when it was on offer. A far more stable OS than 7, and easy to use . Or go for Ubuntu or another Linus OS
FWIW I have two desktop PCs, one on 7 and a newer one which came with 10. The 7 seems more reliable and less hassle as I can choose what and when to update.
With 10 you have to do what you're told by MS whether you like it or not.
Comment by JAK posted on Another pointless thread at 19/11/2019 - 19:45
womble wrote:
What I do enjoy doing, though, is taking pictures of the place itself, and the people in it.
Taking photos of people in museums might sometimes be an issue. At the NRM in York, for instance, they have these rules:What I do enjoy doing, though, is taking pictures of the place itself, and the people in it.
Quote:
Visitors are permitted to use hand-held cameras in the museum for private and non-commercial purposes, but must not:
Use cameras in any areas where video or photography is restricted—this will always be clearly indicated
Make any recording or take any photograph of any person without that person’s permission
Non-private or commercial use of cameras/recording devices and the use of tripods or lighting is only allowed by prior arrangement.
Mind, given the crowds n the place taking a photo without someone in it can be a real challenge and people don't seem to bother as I doubt they've read the terms and conditions anyhow.Visitors are permitted to use hand-held cameras in the museum for private and non-commercial purposes, but must not:
Use cameras in any areas where video or photography is restricted—this will always be clearly indicated
Make any recording or take any photograph of any person without that person’s permission
Non-private or commercial use of cameras/recording devices and the use of tripods or lighting is only allowed by prior arrangement.
Also some countries have national laws that forbid it (e.g. France.)
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Country_specific_consent_requirements
Comment by JAK posted on Use of flash in art galleries. at 18/11/2019 - 02:01
Is the 'z' available on its own still? I don't require any of those lenses!
Comment by JAK posted on Pentax 645Z and 645N plus lenses for sale. at 14/11/2019 - 21:36
Surely a video is a video and what matters is how it's scripted, executed and how interesting/entertaining it is, not what it was taken on? Viewers couldn't care less about that.
"14 years and 6000+++ posts" and not one entry in the PU gallery!
"14 years and 6000+++ posts" and not one entry in the PU gallery!
Comment by JAK posted on reviews and video settings. at 14/11/2019 - 21:27
Sad day today with the deaths of Gary Rhodes, Jonathan Miller and Clive james announced.
Jessops now up for sale.......
https://photobite.uk/the-word/jessops-for-sale/