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Using the viewfinder, not reviewing shots very much and shooting in normal daylight I'd expect many hundreds of exposures. Maybe as many as 700 or more.

30 second exposures take a lot of energy, as does using the screen all the time, so that's the reason.

Comment by johnriley posted on How long will your battery last. at 01/05/2012 - 19:46

johnriley
steven9761 wrote:
John - I take on board your very valid point about having to pass muster to gain those qualifications, however I can buy a diploma online for just about any qualification, thus I could pretend to have taught Prof. Stephen Hawking everything he knows because I have a piece of paper to prove it. It then comes back to the ability to prove you are indeed qualified, thus I'd be more likely to ask yourself to take (for example) baby photos, christening photos, etc since I "know" you through this forum, rather than taking some FRPS guy on trust.
Slightly different though, in that you can't buy RPS distinctions. Of course it doesn't mean someone is any good at taking baby pictures, but that really applies to everything. We have to have some qualifications though, don't we, otherwise everyone could be a doctor or a vet....or anything else they wanted to lay claim to.

Comment by johnriley posted on RPS or not ? at 01/05/2012 - 19:43

johnriley
There are some people who revel in showing off qualifications, but don't forget that they have to pass muster to get them. There are equally well those who look upon gaing distinctions as a target to help them improve their photography.

It can be a positive thing, so I wouldn't be at all dismissive of someone who wants to make the, sometimes considerable, effort.

Comment by johnriley posted on RPS or not ? at 01/05/2012 - 19:16

johnriley
It's an opportunity to buy at a reduced price based on today's prices. Yesterday's prices were yesterday's and in keeping with the general rise in prices from all marques. They just hit at different times.

I would buy while the going is good. After the offer, it will just cost more again.

Comment by johnriley posted on K5 Cashback May 2012 at 01/05/2012 - 18:23

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The irony for me is that the only manual focus lens I have is my newest one - the fish-eye lens for the Q.

However, if we have ever used manual focus lenses maybe we can look to our archives as there is no time limit on when the images were shot.

Comment by johnriley posted on Weekly #251 Focus and rejuvenation Discussion at 01/05/2012 - 08:39

johnriley
The composition and the quality of the shots is excellent, very well done indeed.

The only thing I'm not so happy with is the tonal quality and colour of the greens. They have that over-bright digital look that suggests they were over exposed as sensors do not handle over-exposure of the green very well.

Perhaps pulling back the contrast a little would do the trick?

Comment by johnriley posted on At Testwood lake park at 01/05/2012 - 08:08

johnriley
I'm uncertain why the stipulation for manual focus lenses only? It does seem to eliminate a large section of the possible entrants?

Comment by johnriley posted on Weekly #251 Focus and rejuvenation Discussion at 30/04/2012 - 23:54

johnriley
On the way back from Whitby we noticed a pretty random motorway sign that told us to make sure we had our travel plans for the Olympics planned well in advance.

I think my plan will be to stay indoors until it's all over....

Comment by johnriley posted on Another pointless thread at 30/04/2012 - 23:40

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The new issues of Amateur Photographer has a review/test of the K-01 with the new 40mm lens.

It seems to be be a fair and straightforward appraisal and shows the camera performs very well.

Comment by johnriley posted on AP K-01 Review at 30/04/2012 - 16:19

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