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If it's cheating then I cheat every time I pick up the camera...
Comment by johnriley posted on Is it cheating to shoot Aperture Priority? at 04/05/2010 - 08:32
Is this an offer to sell Darryl? If you are inviting offers I'll move this to Classifieds for you.
As for a valuation, if you check out eBay, the adverts in the back of AP and the Classifieds section here you will get a very good idea of the "going rate". This constantly is in flux, but you should find that your equipment is in demand.
Don't forget to be specific. A 50mm f1.2 lens is eith a SMC Pentax or a SMC Pentax-A and it's critical which. It's also well to check that it's not actually a 50mm 1:2 lens, whic is not f1.2 but f2, another critical difference!
Photos if sold here are also essential.
As for a valuation, if you check out eBay, the adverts in the back of AP and the Classifieds section here you will get a very good idea of the "going rate". This constantly is in flux, but you should find that your equipment is in demand.
Don't forget to be specific. A 50mm f1.2 lens is eith a SMC Pentax or a SMC Pentax-A and it's critical which. It's also well to check that it's not actually a 50mm 1:2 lens, whic is not f1.2 but f2, another critical difference!
Photos if sold here are also essential.
Comment by johnriley posted on Valuation for LX, 50mm f1.2 etc etc etc at 04/05/2010 - 08:31
I don't want to seem harsh, but for a beginner who "wants to take it up" then that sort of expenditure is beyond all reasonable suggestions.
He would do best buying a K7 with 18-55mm and 50-200mm lenses and seeing how he gets on. After a while he will know where his interest lies and therefore what lenses to buy next.
Buying all at one go can only lead to dissatisfaction and confusion.
He would do best buying a K7 with 18-55mm and 50-200mm lenses and seeing how he gets on. After a while he will know where his interest lies and therefore what lenses to buy next.
Buying all at one go can only lead to dissatisfaction and confusion.
Comment by johnriley posted on Suggestions ... at 03/05/2010 - 23:39
Yes it can, but I have to add that the 14.6 MP cameras do show a significant improvement in image quality.
It's not something that's noticed in isolation, but if you printed from both cameras and looked at the prints side by side the difference would be obvious.
It's not something that's noticed in isolation, but if you printed from both cameras and looked at the prints side by side the difference would be obvious.
Comment by johnriley posted on A2 prints fromK7 vs K10D at 03/05/2010 - 22:54
If I didn't already have both the D-FA and FA 100mm Macro lenses, at £299 I wouldn't hesitate for a second.
That is silly money for a fantastic lens.
That is silly money for a fantastic lens.
Comment by johnriley posted on Macro lens advise at 03/05/2010 - 22:16
ISO wrote:
Hey Guys - I mentioned the Optio 750Z - Nobody seen one? I have owned one must be ...years since it came out. Nothings fallen off. It gives 360 viewing unlike the Nik and has good readibility.
I used to have one of these and I'm sorry I let it go. Hey Guys - I mentioned the Optio 750Z - Nobody seen one? I have owned one must be ...years since it came out. Nothings fallen off. It gives 360 viewing unlike the Nik and has good readibility.
Ironically the only thing I didn't like was the fold out screen - a standard flat screen would have usefully reduced the size of the camera. It was sturdy enough though.
Comment by johnriley posted on rumor of Pentax K5 ??? at 03/05/2010 - 20:23
The Pentax K-x clearly has a lot to answer for!
Comment by johnriley posted on How to paint a Pentax. at 03/05/2010 - 19:02
I know that, but just in case anyone didn't I thought I'd mention it! You never know...a friend of mine once made a huge mess of his eBay account by replying to a phishing e-mail and happily telling them his password. Not once but several times because he says he was confused that he didn't get to the right page!
Needless to say the people at the other end were very grateful and took full advantage. I couldn't believe he'd done it, but he had.
Needless to say the people at the other end were very grateful and took full advantage. I couldn't believe he'd done it, but he had.
Comment by johnriley posted on Spam on my portfolio page at 03/05/2010 - 18:32
