looking at the manual - a shocking thing to do - the k100d only has a three digit display for the number of images, so 999 would be the max.

Hiya

i've not used a 4gb card, but i'd guess that as a 2gb one says 600+ when new it could be that the counter only goes up to 999... so it will count down when you have less than that number left.

i recently did the firmware upgrade, so i might try using the 4gb cards now... good to know they work.

cheers for that... maybe i should have mentioned that i don't like spiders!

the only other tubes i saw were a lot more than yours... so i was happy. the lens was good value too, so it's cheaper than buying a specific lens by a long way.

i used to have tele-converters back in the film days, but that was to boost my zoom lens, i wasn't into close quarter snapping then. must admit, i didn't like the TC due to the image degradation.

thanks for all your help, most appreciated.

ok... i have got a 50mm 1.7 on the way as well as the extension tubes (it was me who won them on ebay, Chris!)

one more question... how do extension tubes/bellows differ from tele-converters? my brain is having trouble working all this out.


i look forward to playing with the kit when it comes. one reason i don't use a tripod is that i don't get the dame 'feel' as with hand-held... the camera feels too remote... if that makes sense! also, i tend to crawl around and lean over to get shots... not easy with a tripod. i'll see how it goes though - this could be the start of a new phase.

Cheers, Chris.

i might well go the extension tube route and experiment.

i'm a bit of a slacker and can't be bothered to lug things like a tripod around... plus, i haven't got one! i never got on with the one i had years ago... i know some people who don't get on with hand holding though.

thanks for the help and i'll check out your ebay item.

L

Hi all

i've been lurking for a while and reading all the great tips.

I'd like to get into the macro world a bit more... i have the tamron 70-300 which is ok, but the min focus distance can be a tad annoying on macro.

i know nothing about bellows and extension tubes and, quite frankly, they scare me! can you use them hand held?

the Tamron 90mm looks good, just need to save up now.

i love the depth of knowledge here... cheers all.