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Comment by Keen2Learn posted on For Sale: Pentax SMC 18-55mm DA lens NEW and Boxed at 23/04/2008 - 21:19
any links to PhotoMe please?
(Google came up with too many results)
Thanks
http://www.photome.de/
Edit:
Pentax Model: K10D
Manufacturer Date: 2007.12.03
Model Revision: 2.1
It looks like Pentax are changing the "2" in 2.1 to an "8" to show it has been repaired, so model 8.1 (repaired) is now the equivalent to a version 2.1 (original).
Comment by Keen2Learn posted on Model revision on K10D at 26/04/2008 - 14:16
(Google came up with too many results)
Thanks
Comment by Keen2Learn posted on Model revision on K10D at 26/04/2008 - 14:03
Comment by Keen2Learn posted on Hornet? at 20/04/2008 - 22:30
favourite magazine subscription?
Seriously I do not subscribe to any photographic magazine.
I used to subscribe to some computer based magazines but I do know quite a bit about computers so gave up on those a while ago.
I do fix, upgrade and build computers for friends, family and a few others.
Many magazines are two months behind by the time they come to print and become available. Have any 'photographic' magazines mentioned the merger of Pentax with Hoya (filters) yet? I doubt it.
I feel that more information is readily available on the internet from forums like this one and other sites. The amount of information which is sort after in a magazine may only occupy half a page of the whole magazine, or less, unless the magazine is specialised.
Comment by Keen2Learn posted on favourite magazine subscription? at 19/04/2008 - 11:43
This type of story isn't an isolated incident.
I used to (past tense), with my compact camera, take photos of children enjoying themselves at the annual fair.
Seeing these innocent faces laughing on the "cups & saucers" and other rides was a delight and something which I wanted to capture and freeze in time.
Last year, with my larger D-SLR camera, I was afraid to take this type of photo at the annual fair, I was conscious that my hobby and love of children could be easily be misinterfreted.
The same applies to a public beach, dare I get my camera out?
Personally I blame the PC brigade (politically correctness) for much of this nonsense, they are screwing up this lovely country of ours; bah bah black sheep, is just one example
What are the "rights" of an amateur photographer?
Comment by Keen2Learn posted on Photographer or terrorist? at 19/04/2008 - 09:36
Don't forget to post some pictures for us to see!
Steve
Comment by Keen2Learn posted on New member need lens advice, please at 22/04/2008 - 22:37
No, £300 would be "out of the question".
Stephen wrote: "I do not wish to spend too much as my budget is limited, so £180 is tops".
I have had to sell some stuff on EBay to help fund my new lens.
and ............ I went and bought a ..................
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Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro.
I hope I made the right choice
Comment by Keen2Learn posted on New member need lens advice, please at 22/04/2008 - 16:24
The kit lens is f/3.5 at its widest, and more likely f/4 and slower. The FA 50mm is a f/1.4. That is three stops faster which means eight times more light. That is an enormous advantage when you cannot (or do not wish to) use a tripod or flash. You will be able to take photos in a dance recital without distracting flashes going off and without lugging around heavy gear.
..... and now I can see the benefit of the 50mm that is being recommended.
I'm glad I've joined this forum now, some great advise, Thanks.
As for primes from 70mm upwards, I don't think you'll find an AF one for your budget. If you do, please mention it here because I might like one too!
Comment by Keen2Learn posted on New member need lens advice, please at 19/04/2008 - 23:47
You already have a 70mm lens, the Sigma 70-300. It's not a 105-450mm on digital, but if you were using a 35mm film camera, to get the same field of view that this lens gives you on digital, you would need a 105-450mm lens.
With hindsight, most of us can easily sit here and say "don't buy another lens just because you feel you have to have a thrid lens", but when you're starting out, it's easy to get carried away.
Right ......? Has someone has given me the wrong information then (not on this forum)?.
Someone told me that the Sigma APOmacro 70-300mm would be a 105-450mm on digital (x1.5). So it's the other way round then is it?.
So my 70-300mm is actually a 70-300mm on my digtal SLR camera even though it's not a DG or EXDG.
If this is true then I'm covered and won't need a third lens just yet as I thought it was 105mm.
Please can someone explain the digital Vs 35mm film theory in respect of lenses.
Comment by Keen2Learn posted on New member need lens advice, please at 19/04/2008 - 16:55


I have 3 of these for sale.
They are new and boxed at 39.99 each + £7.25 postage (£47.24)
I just need the funds, hence the price lol
They are listed on EBay if anyone is interested.
link removed due to comments below
Thanks
(If I have posted incorrectly, please let me know).