JohnX

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JohnX
I've just browsed your web-site. It's you that is bringing in the business, not the equipment you're using. Looking at your sig I don't think you've stretched your K20D at all lens wise. It's your vision and ability that makes you a professional, not the kit, but whatever kit you use, good luck with your photography

Comment by JohnX posted on Why i am switching from Pentax to Nikon at 04/09/2009 - 17:30

JohnX
Not sure if this helps, from 'Digital Exposure Handbook';

"..soft grads are better suited to shooting landscapes with broken horizons as they don't noticeably darken objects like buildings or trees. However, only around a third of the filter is coated with its full density before fading to transparent. This can be a problem, as usually the brightest part of the sky will be just above the horizon where a soft grad is at its weakest. Therefore - to avoid this strip of horizon from overexposing - it may be necessary to align the filter lower in the holder, overlapping the ground, which is undesirable. In contrast, 'hard' grads are designed so the full strength of their specified density is spread over a greater proportion of the coated area. While this makes them less forgiving should the filter be poorly aligned with the horizon, they do allow you to reduce the brightness of the sky with greater accuracy than a soft grad."

Comment by JohnX posted on Need/want Lee/Cokin filters at 03/09/2009 - 18:48

JohnX
Take a look in the Classified section of the Forum. Some of the items you're after are being advertised. Otherwise, to buy new, try SRS. You'll see their link on the right of the screen.

By the way, your thread heading might not attract many responses as it doesn't really make it clear what you want. You could re-post in the Classified section yourself with a 'Want to buy....' and ask John Riley to take this post down?

Comment by JohnX posted on Items Wanted at 02/09/2009 - 11:43

JohnX
Now sold.

Comment by JohnX posted on D-BG2 grip - brand new, in box at 01/09/2009 - 19:36

JohnX
Received - reply sent.

Comment by JohnX posted on D-BG2 grip - brand new, in box at 01/09/2009 - 08:22

JohnX
£70 anyone?

Comment by JohnX posted on D-BG2 grip - brand new, in box at 31/08/2009 - 18:28

JohnX
S.M,

Suggest you post an example photo

Comment by JohnX posted on black spots in viewfinder at 30/08/2009 - 15:01

JohnX
I think only the '80' series screens fit the K20D

Comment by JohnX posted on K20D Focus Screen at 29/08/2009 - 17:49

JohnX
Well done! I obviously did mine the hard way

Comment by JohnX posted on Tamron Adaptall mount - DIY repair? at 28/08/2009 - 09:06

JohnX
Hi, and welcome!

Your concerns are ones that a number of people have raised in this Forum, a number of times. The consensus seems to be that Pentax as a brand will continue, and we all hope will continue to be attached to ground breaking, high quality, well priced DSLRs. Looks like Pentax plan to introduce a medium format DSLR later this year, maybe early next, but at the same time Hoya, the parent company, send mixed messages about the future. Guess we all just have to hope and keep our fingers crossed

It's worth browsing the Forum for other similar threads; there's certainly been at least one on this topic in the past month or so.

In the mean time, keep the faith!!

Comment by JohnX posted on PENTAX SURVIVEL at 28/08/2009 - 08:42

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