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If the light was poor you have the double problem of camera shake and subject movement.

I would try again in good light and see if you are happier then.

Comment by johnriley posted on Same Problem as Tel? (poor focus) C&C please at 29/03/2009 - 11:32

johnriley
Probably I do!

Sue used to use the S5i and even at 5MP she made some very nice A3 prints that were successful competition entries. The range of S cameras is a good one, very compact and capable of excellent results.

Not in my hands though, as I found it too small and impossible to hold still enough to avaoid camera shake. Sue did not have a problem with it.

Comment by johnriley posted on Optio for Daughter at 29/03/2009 - 11:29

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Quote:
Your work will never compare with professionals
I wouldn't discourage anyone like that, there are some very very good amateur photographers who are better than some professionals.

Comment by johnriley posted on Matt Matic's Pentax dSLR Flash Guide at 29/03/2009 - 10:26

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The flash synchronisation speed is 1/180 secod. You can set whatever speed you want in manual mode, but at faster than the synch speed you will get a black bar in the image because the flash is not totally illuminating the frame.

This is a limitation of focal plane shutters.

Comment by johnriley posted on How can I increase shutter speed while using remote flash at 29/03/2009 - 10:23

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Yes it's my camera, the K20D with the 55-300mm lens.

Sue got the shot!

Comment by johnriley posted on The Pentax User at 29/03/2009 - 10:18

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Lens cleaning fluid - jusr enough to dampen a microfibre cloth. Allow to evaporate on the filter and then polish off.

Comment by johnriley posted on cleaning a uv filter at 29/03/2009 - 00:09

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With such a wide lens vignetting may be a problem, so any filter would have to be very slim.

I wouldn't put another piece of glass in front of such a fine lens - it will only cause a reduction in image quality, even if only because the relatively exposed filter glass will be quite prone to flare.

Comment by johnriley posted on For sale Pentax DA * 12-24 mm at 28/03/2009 - 23:01

johnriley
Manfrotto 055 Classic with whatever head you prefer.

It does the job and it's sturdy. I use mine mainly for close up and macro work and I find it reliable and efficient.

Comment by johnriley posted on Manfrotto tripod - which one? at 28/03/2009 - 19:19

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The S7i could fit the bill very nicely.

Comment by johnriley posted on Optio for Daughter at 28/03/2009 - 17:50

johnriley
Early April methinks. Doesn't time fly it's nearly there!

Comment by johnriley posted on pentax user at 28/03/2009 - 16:28

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