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An interesting subject, something that's all around most of us, and yet very few entries so far.

I know some of you have some superb urban landscapes, so don't be shy!

Comment by johnriley posted on Weekly competition # 209 "Urban landscapes" at 15/07/2011 - 16:27

Well I put up with chrome on my K-5, if put up is the right phrase, because in the end it's the lens that counts. It does look odd at first, but you get used to it.

One possibly useful side effect is that at a distance many might assume it's some old chrome lens, even screw thread, and not find it that desireable. Lower theft risk? Maybe.

Comment by johnriley posted on Pentax SMC FA 77mm F1.8 Limited at 15/07/2011 - 13:58

The Rolleiflex was available in Gold plate, Platimum plate, Jersey Royal Blue, Helmut Newton Special Edition.....

I had one of the Helmut Newton versions once.

Special Editions have always been around.

Comment by johnriley posted on Limited Edition 645D at 14/07/2011 - 23:54

If you can fine one, there is the Tokina 80-400mm and you should be able to pay a reasonable amount to get one, but it will be second hand.

Performance is quite good and it does enable reaching beyond the 300mm mark.

Comment by johnriley posted on Aerial photography on a budget lens suggestions at 14/07/2011 - 23:21

I rather like No.5 - have you tried any IR portraits yet?

Comment by johnriley posted on More IR - and some with people in... at 14/07/2011 - 18:03

Have both and when asked by the other half how it can be justified, just say, "Because I'm worth it..."

I don't guarantee you'll still have somewhere to live, but you'll have two lovely lenses.

Comment by johnriley posted on Lenses up to 300mm at 14/07/2011 - 13:51

Yes, I for one would dare use it. My thinking is that cameras are made to be used. They don't fare very well if left unused for long periods.

If it was only required to look at then a mock up version with no insides would do just fine.

Comment by johnriley posted on Limited Edition 645D at 14/07/2011 - 13:47

I remember that test. Part of the interest now, an important part, is how that relates to the different requirements of the digital sensor.

Comment by johnriley posted on Which Limited lens? at 14/07/2011 - 13:43

It would be heavy, slow to use and not the greatest for fast moving wildlife. At reasonable cost, the SMC Pentax-DA 55-300mm will do the trick nicely.

Comment by johnriley posted on Lenses up to 300mm at 14/07/2011 - 13:42

More mouth-watering details from EPZ:

http://www.ephotozine.com/article/pentax-645d-japan-special-edition-16951

Comment by johnriley posted on Limited Edition 645D at 14/07/2011 - 09:31

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