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johnriley

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johnriley
You're assuming Axel that offering 120 colours is costing money, whereas its more more likely that it's generating revenue in new market areas. Otherwise, why bother.

I don't think it's easy for us to guess costings and returns as we have no figures to go on.

Likewise, it's easy to assume that our requirements are the majority requirements and that may not be true either.

Comment by johnriley posted on (Almost) no more new pics at 05/08/2013 - 17:11

johnriley
I leave SR on with a monopod, for the reasons you state.

I might turn SR off for wildlife shots though, to make the shutter response quicker.

Comment by johnriley posted on A Change of Heart - The Monopod at 05/08/2013 - 13:08

johnriley
I never rated monopods much, but sometimes thoughts change.

The other day Sue and I were at Martin Mere and she found using a monopod massively increased the number of sharp telephoto shots. She used the same technique I sometimes use with tripods, leaving the head slightly loose so the camera can be panned up or down but the overall support is still there.

It encourages me to have another go with the monopod.

Comment by johnriley posted on A Change of Heart - The Monopod at 05/08/2013 - 00:22

johnriley
Not quite the same, the UK has some advantages in consumer protection.

Comment by johnriley posted on eye-watering water-damage repair cost for K5+18-135mm at 04/08/2013 - 23:23

johnriley
Fair point, even the waterproof cameras have a time limit for immersion.

Comment by johnriley posted on eye-watering water-damage repair cost for K5+18-135mm at 04/08/2013 - 21:29

johnriley
No, we don't go there Nigel, it always ends in tears. Axel understands that non-Pentax users on the forum need to be marque-neutral. Let's not digress and let's stick with the good wishes.

Comment by johnriley posted on (Almost) no more new pics at 04/08/2013 - 19:48

johnriley
I have used this combination in pouring rain without a glitch, but I accept it's always a risk.

Comment by johnriley posted on eye-watering water-damage repair cost for K5+18-135mm at 04/08/2013 - 18:40

johnriley
Not off to a good start as the first entry dated last month...please read the rules and make sure that you shoot the image for the August competition in August. And also that the EXIF is correct.

Comment by johnriley posted on What am I ....Monthly Comp 14 at 04/08/2013 - 17:45

johnriley
I think we need to know a bit more detail before reaching any conclusions.

You need to know what the problem is before being asked to pay for it to be fixed though.

Comment by johnriley posted on eye-watering water-damage repair cost for K5+18-135mm at 04/08/2013 - 17:43

johnriley
I presume you're referring to the reddish stripes bottom right?

If it's a camera fault it's unlikely to go away without a repair, but have you eliminated flare as a possible cause?

Comment by johnriley posted on Pentax k5 sensor issue at 04/08/2013 - 17:19

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