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I get the impression the Pentax range is moving back towards where it started, as an SLR manufacturer with various format options. It used to be 110/35mm/645/67 and is similar now, with Q/APS-C/35mm/645. "SLR" now reads "Interchangeable lens" as the Q is, of course, mirrorless. Maybe another mirrorless option will join those at some time if current rumours are true.

Whatever our requirements though, there will be plenty of choice in the marketplace as a whole.

Comment by johnriley posted on Perfect compact travel/pocket camera at 16/03/2016 - 16:34

The prime is likely to be lighter, more compact, take smaller filters, focus closer if a macro lens, have better distortion figures, be free from flare, be sharper........and perhaps cost less as well.

Comment by johnriley posted on Primes or zooms? at 15/03/2016 - 07:54

We're getting some good thoughts from this thread. I'm still mulling it over. As regards macro, Nigel is right that to get the same magnification with FF as with APS-C we would need to move closer. Of course we can't move closer than 1:1 anyway as the lens won't focus any closer. Fortunately flash will not be an issue, as I just love working with available light.

Comment by johnriley posted on Choices, Choices... at 12/03/2016 - 09:37

Those are excellent! Bird photography is very difficult to get to grips with, but fascinating.

Comment by johnriley posted on THANKYOU Pentax Autofocus & Shake Reduction ! at 11/03/2016 - 00:37

There's no memory effect, so just change the battery when it indicates low and rotate two or more of them to even out the number of charge cycles.

Comment by johnriley posted on A beginners question but When to recharge a battery. at 09/03/2016 - 17:45

Be careful how you store all those lenses, finding them full of fungus wouldn't be good. An open shelf is best, with plenty of air circulation. The worst is a closed bag in a dark damp place.

stein, hoarding things is great, even turntables, sooner or later someone will come to you asking for a replacement for a Goldring Lenco GL75 weight assembly, and you might very well have one.

Comment by johnriley posted on How do I know when it's enough? at 09/03/2016 - 09:15

Pentax were suggesting that brassing would eventually add to the charm of their MX-1.

I always looked on brassing as wear and tear, but some wore it as a badge of honour. Each to his or her own.

Comment by johnriley posted on Ricoh Pentax awful customer service at 08/03/2016 - 16:32

And for those who use perfume, don't. The midges love it.

You're travelling light, which is good because the best images are often the furthest from the car park, at the top of the tallest mountains, or anywhere else inconvenient. Anything that dissuades us from carrying it for long periods should be left behind?

Comment by johnriley posted on Suilven and Inverpolly photography at 08/03/2016 - 09:28

The K-5 models produce a 300ppi approximately A3 image, so there we have what we need without any size changing. Unless we want to crop of course.

Comment by johnriley posted on K5IIs versus K5 at 08/03/2016 - 09:25

At one time small notebooks were made that contained spaces for all the details to be recorded of every shot. Typically, these would be the size of a pocket diary. They haven't been used for many years, but might be found at camera fairs.

Digital cameras record the information anyway, so maybe notebooks are no longer needed as much.

Comment by johnriley posted on Photographers notebook? at 07/03/2016 - 01:37

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