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Comment by johnriley posted on projector questions at 03/02/2010 - 16:10
We're looking forward to getting our iPhones very soon - it looks very useful for a variety of things.
My Architect son Michael tries to persuade me to go for an iMac next time. Macs are very highly thought of in Imaging and Architectural circles. However, I would have to re-invest a lot in Mac versions of programs, so I'll probably stay a PC.
Even though I didn't invent Windows 7!
My Architect son Michael tries to persuade me to go for an iMac next time. Macs are very highly thought of in Imaging and Architectural circles. However, I would have to re-invest a lot in Mac versions of programs, so I'll probably stay a PC.
Even though I didn't invent Windows 7!
Comment by johnriley posted on iPad or iPad Which One? at 03/02/2010 - 00:00
Oggy, what you say is consistent with your opinion of the CAB and Trading Standards and you are entitled to your opinion.
Comment by johnriley posted on Road accident at 02/02/2010 - 23:54
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Sorry to be the bearer of gloom, but don't expect Citizen's advice or Trading standards to be any help.
It would be more helpful if you explained.Sorry to be the bearer of gloom, but don't expect Citizen's advice or Trading standards to be any help.
Comment by johnriley posted on Faulty goods- problem supplier -advice sought at 02/02/2010 - 22:55
I just want a white one....it really doesn't matter what it does! It looks magnificent!
Comment by johnriley posted on New Pentax I-10 at 02/02/2010 - 21:01
If you could post an example it would be very helpful.
Comment by johnriley posted on Strong flare "effects" in polluted environment at 02/02/2010 - 21:00
On the face of it, as there really isn't much difference in bulk, why not take the f1.4? You could also get a good price on eBay for the A lens.
The only caveat I would have for interpreting the results from this test (apart from preferring tripod mounted shots and no SR to remove those two variables) would be that we are only comparing one example of each lens. These could be typical or not, but we have no way of knowing.
We only really know a lens after regular use unless we are in the optical lab, and the nicest Pentax 50mm I have every had was actually a SMC Pentax-M 50mm f1.7 - perhaps it was a really good example of its type.
The only caveat I would have for interpreting the results from this test (apart from preferring tripod mounted shots and no SR to remove those two variables) would be that we are only comparing one example of each lens. These could be typical or not, but we have no way of knowing.
We only really know a lens after regular use unless we are in the optical lab, and the nicest Pentax 50mm I have every had was actually a SMC Pentax-M 50mm f1.7 - perhaps it was a really good example of its type.
Comment by johnriley posted on Pentax-FA 50mm F1.4 v Pentax-A 50mm F1.7 @F2 at 02/02/2010 - 16:26
I have noticed that in general photographers become much better, more quickly, than they did with film.
This has to be that there is no cost per image barrier and also that the results are instantly viewable. Thus the learning curve is fast and steep.
This has to be that there is no cost per image barrier and also that the results are instantly viewable. Thus the learning curve is fast and steep.
Comment by johnriley posted on For better or for worse at 02/02/2010 - 15:52
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The main problem with 110, I have been told (by JR if I remember rightly), is that because the film is in a cartridge, there isn't a pressure plate to hold it nice and flat and in the right spot.
Correct, and being a smaller format register is more critical as the depth of focus at the film plane is very small.The main problem with 110, I have been told (by JR if I remember rightly), is that because the film is in a cartridge, there isn't a pressure plate to hold it nice and flat and in the right spot.
Comment by johnriley posted on Pentax 110 at 02/02/2010 - 14:48
In both cases the program keeps scores, allows images to be held back and presents the results.