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You're more patient than I am.

Comment by johnriley posted on Unboxing Videos at 02/08/2011 - 18:32

Post removed, please stop having digs at each other.

Comment by johnriley posted on Cheap Tripod? at 02/08/2011 - 18:30

I doubt that very much, just as I doubt that every new lens purchase would require a camera to be recalibrated with that lens. I think the situation is being exaggerated, although there are some lens/camera combinations that may well need a tweak.

Comment by johnriley posted on Calabration at 02/08/2011 - 15:00

Let's get back on topic and try to avoid this thread going down the drain.

The only tripod that's any good is a sturdy one. This usually means heavy as well, although carbon fibre ones can also be excellent.

For cameras like the K-5 with the usual lenses on them (not 1000mm f8 ones) then something like a Manfrotto 055 will serrve most purposes. Including a suitable head that will be comfortably under £200.

Second hand will mean lower prices.

Comment by johnriley posted on Cheap Tripod? at 02/08/2011 - 14:58

Generally, lenses don't need much servicing, but I expect that now they include so much electronics and also the various motors that you have a point.

I would have thought every three years would be adequate, but I suspect the manufacturers advise every year, certainly if weather resistance is to be guaranteed.

Comment by johnriley posted on Where to get lens serviced. at 02/08/2011 - 07:59

What particular comment regarding the lens, as contained in either review, do you feel to be unfair or inaccurate Smeggypants?

Comment by johnriley posted on 18-135 has been slaughtered by Photozone at 02/08/2011 - 07:49

The A version is much rarer than the M version, but whether or not it's worth that price depends on what the buyer is prepared to pay. I wouldn't pay that, but a mint example of the lens would definitely be worth having.

Comment by johnriley posted on Pentax A 100 mm at 01/08/2011 - 20:23

http://photorumors.com/2011/07/07/bringing-a-digital-camera-on-a-plane-kills-pix...

This looked quite interesting.

Comment by johnriley posted on Flying Kills Pixels? at 01/08/2011 - 15:33

We don't pay our licence fee here so we can watch BBC. We pay our licence fee so that we can operate TV reception equipment. It just so happens that the BBC is financed with that money....or maybe some of it.

Comment by johnriley posted on The end of ful F1, on BBC. at 01/08/2011 - 15:28

It's an unusual question. There does not seem to be an option for that, but you can turn off the notifications if you wish, and then simply ignore any messages.

Comment by johnriley posted on just joined at 01/08/2011 - 15:26

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