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Comment by K10D posted on Another pointless thread at 20/03/2011 - 23:03
EricR wrote:
There is no real benefit of OS compared to the in-body of Pentax DSLR's.
I use both systems and in lens OS has the edge over in body IS.There is no real benefit of OS compared to the in-body of Pentax DSLR's.
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Comment by K10D posted on DA* 50-135 - Buying advice needed at 20/03/2011 - 09:43
Err- buy a decent Sony body and keep the lens.
Lenses are better than bodies so why sell it?
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Lenses are better than bodies so why sell it?
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Comment by K10D posted on Which 85mm would be as good (or better) than this? at 18/03/2011 - 13:57
A well loaded question in the OP.
Primes in most situations. I shoot 70-200 as a virtual standard lens yet a zoom lens by default is a compromise. It removes a thought process which, in itself, negates self discipline.
A zoom lens is the modern equivalent of a disposable point and shoot.
It' the equivalent of poor comprehensive education.
Its a flexible stepladder to self discipline.
Strong point of view?
You bet.
Yes and its mine and maybe not yours.
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Primes in most situations. I shoot 70-200 as a virtual standard lens yet a zoom lens by default is a compromise. It removes a thought process which, in itself, negates self discipline.
A zoom lens is the modern equivalent of a disposable point and shoot.
It' the equivalent of poor comprehensive education.
Its a flexible stepladder to self discipline.
Strong point of view?
You bet.
Yes and its mine and maybe not yours.
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Comment by K10D posted on Zooms or Primes at 18/03/2011 - 13:36
Comment by K10D posted on Optio RS1500 at 17/03/2011 - 00:23
As above, very well photographed and presented.
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Comment by K10D posted on Historic rail carriages at 17/03/2011 - 00:22
It looks OK for light kit but I would not be hanging heavier kit from an ABS plastic bar. Had the plastic plate been metal, then a good option.
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afterthought...
Gwyn,
If you could have the female part of the QR plate on the end of a sun sniper or similar, then your QR plate could stay on the camera base. Maybe a local machine shop or model engineer could help you out on that?
It's some thing to consider and the sort of thing I could do if in the UK.
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afterthought...
Gwyn,
If you could have the female part of the QR plate on the end of a sun sniper or similar, then your QR plate could stay on the camera base. Maybe a local machine shop or model engineer could help you out on that?
It's some thing to consider and the sort of thing I could do if in the UK.
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Comment by K10D posted on Shoulder Straps at 16/03/2011 - 12:37
Don wrote:
My model aero engine collection is stored in large chest Igloo's. They make wonderfull storage cases and air virtually air tight.K10D wrote:
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I use big coolers as packing cases. Pelican eat your heart out, 99.99% of the time, my gear is not at risk of being submerged, so why pay hundreds for a case when coolers pop up at yard sales for $5-$10?Don wrote:
diaperbag, or throw your smaller camera bag into a bigger backpack or duffle bag.. then there are coolers... hard or soft coolers.
I used a soft cooler bag last week at the beach. Inconspicuous to most people. I was waist deep in the sea and not always in full view of my kit.diaperbag, or throw your smaller camera bag into a bigger backpack or duffle bag.. then there are coolers... hard or soft coolers.
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Comment by K10D posted on Camera bag that does not look like a camera bag? at 16/03/2011 - 02:19
George Lazarette wrote:
The people who died and are dying from asbestos were, in the main, exposed to huge quantities of the stuff. They used to be covered in white powder.
Although theoretically you could die from a few sniffs of the stuff, in practice that is highly unlikely to happen.
Smoking and driving are much more likely to kill you than a whiff of asbestos.
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In days gone bye George, but there are a lot of trades people in the UK dying now who were never exposed to huge quantities.The people who died and are dying from asbestos were, in the main, exposed to huge quantities of the stuff. They used to be covered in white powder.
Although theoretically you could die from a few sniffs of the stuff, in practice that is highly unlikely to happen.
Smoking and driving are much more likely to kill you than a whiff of asbestos.
G
From link
"Persons most likely to be currently exposed to asbestos are those working in building and maintenance trades, and to a lesser extent those involved in asbestos removal (where risks potentially exist unless rigorous precautions are taken.)"
"The annual number of mesothelioma deaths has increased considerably over the period for which statistics are available, reaching 2249 deaths in 2008, the latest year for which data are available, compared with 153 in 1968.
The expected number of deaths amongst males is predicted to increase to a peak of 2038 (90% prediction interval: 1929 to 2156) in the year 2016."
It's never to be taken lightly.
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Comment by K10D posted on Urban Exploration - Urbex at 16/03/2011 - 02:14
johnriley wrote:
I've had a word with a friend who is in the business of asbestos removal.
His advice is to leave asbestos alone. "If left, the danger is not great, but if disturbed it's extremely hazardous. Although in theory a single fibre is enough to cause trouble...
He wears a mask marked P3 and this will protect. He uses a compete rubber mask, but a P3 mask should suffice."
His advice, as above, is offered as told to me.
Please take extreme care.
Back in the late 60's, pipe fitters at ICI used to "snowball" with asbestos. Instrument people used to use it a lot to re-seal thermocouple points etc. Most are now dead. Around the Middle East thousands have been exposed and hundreds died due to exposure at work. Their governments don't recognise the issue and there is no compensation.I've had a word with a friend who is in the business of asbestos removal.
His advice is to leave asbestos alone. "If left, the danger is not great, but if disturbed it's extremely hazardous. Although in theory a single fibre is enough to cause trouble...
He wears a mask marked P3 and this will protect. He uses a compete rubber mask, but a P3 mask should suffice."
His advice, as above, is offered as told to me.
Please take extreme care.
Fine asbestos dust is airborne due to thermal activity or air currents and does not need you to physically disturb it. Old pipes expand and contract just as other metals, this causes fragmentation.
Dust can be on your clothing, then home to the wife & kids.
Disposable over suit and mask with wellington boots (washable) is a safer bet. Head covering etc etc. But what about your kit? WR is not asbestos immune.
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Comment by K10D posted on Urban Exploration - Urbex at 16/03/2011 - 00:14
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