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The focus ring does continue to move past the end stops, it's normal. If the lens performs well, I wouldn't worry too much. A lot of the boxes that came with the Curry's offer were a bit battered, if indeed that's where it came from!

Comment by johnriley posted on Pentax DFA 100MM macro at 27/12/2010 - 15:30

Many lenses change focal length slightly depending on the focus distance. It isn't really a problem.

If you have an issue with the lens, can you post some pictures to show us what is wrong?

Comment by johnriley posted on Pentax DFA 100MM macro at 27/12/2010 - 14:59

The Daily Mail today has a section of Ultimate Internet bargains and the I-10 even makes the front page. Inside, we may raise an eyebrow over the Argos offer, reducing the I-10 to £93.50 from a usual price of £336.99, a saving of "72%" - quite remarkable.

I wonder who bought one at £336.99?

Comment by johnriley posted on The Optio I-10 at 27/12/2010 - 12:12

I suppose leaving the 600mm f4 in the catalogues won't cost anything, as no-one (well hardly anyone) will actually order one, but it keeps up appearances!

The useful one would probably be an 80-400mm zoom, especially as one ready-made may be within grasp, but of course then the clamour will be for something longer again...

Comment by johnriley posted on Pentax DA 12-35mm WR DC at 27/12/2010 - 09:14

If you want to submit images, then listen to what the magazine is saying. If they want JPEG files at 300 ppi and at least 7x5 inches, then that is what you should provide. There's no "it'll do" about it - if two useable images arrive and one meets the criteria and one doesn't, which are they going to use?

It's the same as entering a competition - if you don't fulfil the rules you won't win.

Comment by johnriley posted on Submitting images to magazines at 26/12/2010 - 20:23

The finest and most fascinating castle we have seen is probably Chillingham. This merits more than three hours, but maybe you could stretch a point and stay an extra day?

Comment by johnriley posted on Northumberland ideas? at 26/12/2010 - 17:15

You seem to be talking about different things - one the one hand a section in the forum, on the other a category for Gallery images.

Comment by johnriley posted on New Section for Telescopes and Spoting Scopes here please. (Poll for interest) at 26/12/2010 - 14:52

Quote:
Is there any such thing as a big, strong, light and cheap tripod?

You were in with a chance up to the word cheap!

http://www.ephotozine.com/article/3-Legged-Thing-X2-Eddie-Tripod-15244

Otherwise, perhaps the Manfrotto 055 Classic, but it's much heavier.

Comment by johnriley posted on Big, strong, cheap, and light tripods? at 26/12/2010 - 14:49

The I-10 contingent around here is growing. The other day Sue saw one on display and declared, "I like that in black..." - hers is on the way. The brother-in-law and wife ordered one each plus one for a friend....

People have been impressed by the results and they like the looks, an unbeatable combination with the new low prices everywhere!

Comment by johnriley posted on The Optio I-10 at 26/12/2010 - 13:29

Enough talk of trolls, it's Christmas Day.

Comment by johnriley posted on Pentax DA 12-35mm WR DC at 25/12/2010 - 12:20

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