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Comment by K10D posted on Merits of different brands at 18/11/2009 - 10:07
mikew wrote:
So why has no-one ripped your arm off then? Philistines the lot of them
I am currently living on Palestine Street in Doha, does that count?So why has no-one ripped your arm off then? Philistines the lot of them
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Comment by K10D posted on 70mm da limited at 18/11/2009 - 08:55
SteveJohnson wrote:
Dead right Mike, indeed it is an excellent lens. However, it is also surplus to requirements at the moment, and the cash can go towards a lovely new printer!
Sensible offers always considered.
PM sent.Dead right Mike, indeed it is an excellent lens. However, it is also surplus to requirements at the moment, and the cash can go towards a lovely new printer!
Sensible offers always considered.
Comment by K10D posted on 70mm da limited at 18/11/2009 - 08:52
impotentspider wrote:
It depends on how you use the K10D, ie; settings and controls etc. The K10D is a pro-spec body with features that you will not find on the Kx.
As an example, do you use both the front and rear control dials on the K10D? if so then your going to feel lost with a Kx.
I'd go for the K20D
Seconded.It depends on how you use the K10D, ie; settings and controls etc. The K10D is a pro-spec body with features that you will not find on the Kx.
As an example, do you use both the front and rear control dials on the K10D? if so then your going to feel lost with a Kx.
I'd go for the K20D
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Comment by K10D posted on K20D vs K-X at 18/11/2009 - 08:49
Welcome to the forum. I was at the Katy Mills Mall not too long ago. A lot of new buildings going up in that area.
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Comment by K10D posted on Hi From Katy Texas USA at 18/11/2009 - 05:27
A very interesting review of the Ni-on D300s here
link
puts it up against two Ca-ons and the K7. JPG noise on the K7 is a wee high but only due to less in-camera noise reduction, something which Pentax have always done.
However.......the RAW performance is enough for me to seriously consider shooting RAW only with my K7, at the expense of desk time, which I hate.
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link
puts it up against two Ca-ons and the K7. JPG noise on the K7 is a wee high but only due to less in-camera noise reduction, something which Pentax have always done.
However.......the RAW performance is enough for me to seriously consider shooting RAW only with my K7, at the expense of desk time, which I hate.
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Comment by K10D posted on Maybe time to shoot RAW with my K7? at 17/11/2009 - 04:46
Dr. Mhuni wrote:
Many thanks for the feedback guys, and in particular for your detailed explanation of an appropriate set-up Banjo. That sounds like just the ticket - and if I had suitable nous I'd do what you say. Unfortunately, when it comes to DIY I've got two left hands (actually more like one:lol.
So that brings us on to Calcium Chloride - is this obtainable from a chemist, K10D? And what form does it take?
At the moment I've got something like this link, in my Peli case. No sign of any problems yet.
Though judging by what you say Hefty, perhaps it would be good to be exposing the lenses to the sun every so often. The reason why I haven't done this, is because I seem to recall reading somewhere that exposure to direct sunlight was bad for lenses.
If I am to expose them - I assume it will be best in mild early morning/late afternoon sun. Should I remove the cap in order to expose the elements to the sun, or is this not necessary?
linkMany thanks for the feedback guys, and in particular for your detailed explanation of an appropriate set-up Banjo. That sounds like just the ticket - and if I had suitable nous I'd do what you say. Unfortunately, when it comes to DIY I've got two left hands (actually more like one:lol.
So that brings us on to Calcium Chloride - is this obtainable from a chemist, K10D? And what form does it take?
At the moment I've got something like this link, in my Peli case. No sign of any problems yet.
Though judging by what you say Hefty, perhaps it would be good to be exposing the lenses to the sun every so often. The reason why I haven't done this, is because I seem to recall reading somewhere that exposure to direct sunlight was bad for lenses.
If I am to expose them - I assume it will be best in mild early morning/late afternoon sun. Should I remove the cap in order to expose the elements to the sun, or is this not necessary?
With regards to exposing lenses to the sun, shooting outside in desert areas at up to 50'C shade temperature means that direct sunlight gets the cameras and lenses up to 65'C plus. This is one reason I use Sandisk Extreme III cards.
A lens will often be too hot to hold if its hanging over my shoulder for 10 mins or more.
Cameras are transported in the boot away from air conditioning if shooting outside in summer, otherwise as soon as you open a bag, everything is covered in condensate.
Never had a lens problem yet.
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Comment by K10D posted on what causes the Fungus infection? at 16/11/2009 - 15:25
cardiff_gareth wrote:
Doh - Am I the only one who's not in a camera club
Doh - Am I the only one who's not in a camera club
Greytop wrote:
No you're not the only one Gareth
Your not the only two...No you're not the only one Gareth
Comment by K10D posted on I am the only one with a pentax in our club!! - warnig - rambling post at 16/11/2009 - 09:29
Calcium Chloride works better than silica gel.
A dry enviroment is the only way to stop mould.
Strong UV kills the spores.
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A dry enviroment is the only way to stop mould.
Strong UV kills the spores.
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Comment by K10D posted on what causes the Fungus infection? at 16/11/2009 - 06:53
This is not meant to start a war; so please only respond with your views, and do not respond in answer to other posts in this thread.But I am interested in different opinions.
So Why did you choose Pentax and are you still happy with your decision? How does the Pentax equivalent compare to other brands you have experience of?
Let me say right at the start, I am now financialy commited to the Pentax system. It would not make sence for me to change, and I do not intend to.
I chose Pentax as my first SLR system last year, so I have no means of comparison with other systems. My reasions for choosing the K20 was I believed it offered the most features for the money, also the Lens prices seemed very competitive. Things have now changed however, the K20 now seems a bit expensive, but the lens prices have gone silly, and at the time i did`nt realise about the 300mm barrier, never read about that one in the reviews. TBH i think if somebody asked me now, I am not convinced I would reccomend Pentax. What do you think?
I got involved with photographing motorcycle events, racing and trials. Bought more glass, then an ME to sit on the end of a Soligor 400 f/5.6 for the Isle of Man events.
Would I recommend Pentax. Of course I would. I run other systems, one is Minolta, now Sony and the other is Nikon. Pentax is to photography what valves are to HiFi. The 300mm barrier....
Well I have a 300mm Pentax lens, a Soligor 650 f/8 Reflex (pentax fit)and a monster russian 1100mm reflex (pentax fit). Long glass (past 300mm)is used once in a blue moon. I very rarely use my Bigma past 200 to 300mm, but if I need extra its there at affordable cost. Nature shooters and sports photographers buy Nikon or Canon for the long lenses. The same people very rarely use std or wide lenses.
We can still buy 500mm Pentax lenses on the Bay.
I think that the last price hike was a bit below the belt, but other systems are no cheaper. Another post here has the link for the Nikon D300s test at DPReview. They put it alongside the K7 and the K7 is up there loud and proud.
So if I was to recommend another system, it would be coming in at 5 to 7K with a couple of lenses. I don't see any benefit at prices lower than that and common sense, finance and user pleasure would prevail.
My excuse for three systems?
They have not inveted a cure yet.
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