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johnriley

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Pentax have always been superb lens makers LennyBloke and they are at the forefront of whatever technology has been available at the time.

The 85mm lenses are amongst the best.

Comment by johnriley posted on Used equipment prices at 10/03/2014 - 12:11

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It's also in the instruction manual.

The first question I would ask though is why have you decided to shoot RAW? It will create a new set of problems for you, so I think the test would be to ask would it improve your photography in some way?

If so, go for it, if not then think carefully why you're doing it.

Comment by johnriley posted on What size for raw please? at 10/03/2014 - 10:56

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Here's the discussion thread for the new weekly competition. Any questions, just ask.

Comment by johnriley posted on Weekly #348 Discussion - Architectural Heritage at 10/03/2014 - 09:48

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It's flare. The light is reflecting within the lens and causing the double image.

The Pentax SMC coating is very efficient at avoiding flare, and the new HD coating even more so.

Comment by johnriley posted on Have I got a problem with my Sigma 10-20mm at 10/03/2014 - 09:35

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Yes it is only for the web, and very illuminating it can be as well.

Comment by johnriley posted on Duplicate finder? at 09/03/2014 - 00:51

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Tineye is free and works very well. In Firefox you only need to right click an image and Tineye is in the menu once you've downloaded the program.

Comment by johnriley posted on Duplicate finder? at 09/03/2014 - 00:29

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The only time I've updated firmware on a DSLR was when JPL did it whilst repairing my K10D.

Otherwise, if it ain't broke don't fix it has been my approach. However, I'm not saying that is right or wrong, it's just what I do.

Comment by johnriley posted on Firmware updates out at 08/03/2014 - 10:07

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There is indeed sometimes an "industry standard", but it's always well based in practicality.

Examples would be Photoshop in Photo Editing software, The Dentomat when dentists mixed silver amalgam, Apple when it comes to tablets (contentious?) and so on.

It's true in photo equipment also, but only in the sense that you know if you need a Hasselblad and why you need it. It's not better per se, but might be better for a specific application.

Comment by johnriley posted on Completely unbiased guide to buying a DSLR.........Not! at 08/03/2014 - 09:44

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Nobody actually cares what people use as long as they can deliver the goods.

Comment by johnriley posted on Completely unbiased guide to buying a DSLR.........Not! at 07/03/2014 - 22:30

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The second link has been taken out as quite a few members don't like links to eBay auctions. It's not really a "deal" either.

It's hard to get a bargain if we turn a spotlight on an auction, which I guess is the objection.

Comment by johnriley posted on 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL (IF) DC WR at 07/03/2014 - 20:13

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