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I'm curious, what posts are missing?

Comment by johnriley posted on FS K20D Body, DA 35/2.8 Macro, DFA 50/2.8 Macro at 18/03/2010 - 17:36

It's also possible simply to you a DSLR to take meter readings - with a telephoto lens on it becomes quite a selective meter as well. If your lens has distance markings it will also help to set the focus point on older cameras that have no rangefinder or a very poor screen.

Comment by johnriley posted on looking at buying this camera at 18/03/2010 - 13:54

The case isn't as high for the MX as it is for the ME series cameras. That's about the only difference, and it does make a difference if we want the case to fit snugly.

Comment by johnriley posted on Restoring an Ever-Ready Case at 18/03/2010 - 12:14

I go on holiday to find new subjects for my image making. Without a camera I would feel a bit lost....

Comment by johnriley posted on Shooting on film at 18/03/2010 - 09:49

The simple way is to learn how to use Unsharp Mask, and this will be fine for most purposes.

For an A3 image from a 10-14MP camera, start at 100%, Radius 1.9 and Threshold 3.

For an EPZ or Web picture of 800 - 1000 pixels wide start at 50%, Radius 1 and Threshold 3.

There are many refinements after that within the same dialog box, depending on the image, but as a starting point those figures should serve well.

Comment by johnriley posted on Sharpening technique for photoshop CS2+ at 18/03/2010 - 09:46

cardiff_gareth wrote:
What about a non photography section so anything that isn't photography related can go in there :

I think it's called another forum...

But seriously, General Chat is there, although it does normally consist of general photographic chat. After all, that's our common area of interest.

Comment by johnriley posted on A new forum area at 18/03/2010 - 08:35

Maybe not Stefan, but sometimes things do get posted in the "wrong" area. Sometimes I move the most obvious ones, such as putting images in the Your Photos section where they belong.

There's a practical limit to how many things really should be moved.

Comment by johnriley posted on A new forum area at 18/03/2010 - 00:08

It's just not cost effective really. You can buy a new lens for such a low price that repairs are a doubtful proposition.

Comment by johnriley posted on Pentax-A 28-80 3.5-4.5 macro. at 18/03/2010 - 00:06

Dangermouse wrote:
This is probably a daft question, hence asking here rather than in a new thread!

Do dedicated macro lenses still focus to infinity (i.e. can you use them as a normal lens too)? I realise that they are usually more bulky and slower than the normal lens of the same focal length, but I'm just wondering.

Yes, macro lenses focus to infinity.

Comment by johnriley posted on DF-A 100mm F2.8 Macro - has anyone bought from here? at 18/03/2010 - 00:04

If you check out the description of the General Digital Photography Chat section, you will see you are already in the place you are suggesting.

Comment by johnriley posted on A new forum area at 18/03/2010 - 00:01

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