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johnriley

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johnriley
The FA 50mm is a Japanese made lens and perhaps doesn't fit in with the current portfolio of Vietnam assembled lenses.

Despite many rumours of its being discontinued it seems to have carried on. Another explanation might be that demand has been so consistent that Pentax have actually had to make another batch. The cost of that might be many times what the old batch cost, which might have taken some time to sell.

Comment by johnriley posted on K-7 price dropping already? at 01/07/2009 - 18:36

johnriley
Deleted, please re-post with less vitriol....

Comment by johnriley posted on K-7 price dropping already? at 01/07/2009 - 15:09

johnriley
Which lens was that?

Comment by johnriley posted on Lens Prices... at 01/07/2009 - 15:05

johnriley
I know it's hot out there, but let's stay calm.

We are well aware of the problems the UK is having with a weak Pound and we should all be aware that prices have been artificially low for a long time.

It looks like it's catch-up time.

Comment by johnriley posted on K-7 price dropping already? at 01/07/2009 - 13:26

johnriley
There's no excuse for anyone being abusive about this - Chris is doing his best to earn a reasonable living by offering us a superb service.

Everyone should treat Chris and his staff (and everybody else) with proper respect and courtesy.

Comment by johnriley posted on Lens Prices... at 01/07/2009 - 13:24

johnriley
The first one is brilliant! Well done.

Comment by johnriley posted on Anyone shoot panos? at 01/07/2009 - 09:38

johnriley
Perhaps we should be asking why would you stop anybody joining the forum?

Comment by johnriley posted on Should Samsung users be allowed in the forum? at 30/06/2009 - 23:04

johnriley
The general rule is that Pentax User is for Pentax made images only. The exception is made for Samsung DSLRs because they are literally the same thing.

A common sense approach is all that's needed - after all, the site is called Pentax User!

Comment by johnriley posted on Should Samsung users be allowed in the forum? at 30/06/2009 - 14:21

johnriley
JPEG Premium setting
sRGB
Daylight or Cloudy WB
Bright
+1 Contrast
+1 Sharpness
Centre spot only AF coupled to exposure lock
Av mode
Centre weighted metering

When you have practised with this for a while you will know if you need RAW or other variations. You've got plenty to get used to before making life too complicated!

Comment by johnriley posted on K20D settings advice needed at 30/06/2009 - 14:17

johnriley
Billingham bags for durability and quick access to equipment. To keep the bag compact the Hadley/Packington designs are not too deep.

I keep getting very tempted by the look of the national geographic bags, but need to see one "in the flesh" as I suspect they might be very slow to undo and do up again.

Comment by johnriley posted on Bag buying advice at 30/06/2009 - 13:59

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