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Comment by malvern_man posted on Sigma 120-400 HSM OS at 16/02/2011 - 21:13
Thank you both for the info.
I tried 50-200 + convertor again earlier today, after giving the contacts a wipe and the menu didn't come up.
I looked on the settings screen menu and the OPS option was greyed out which according to the manual and the internet means that the focal length has been auto detected. The OPS setting also said Auto.
I bought the convertor to use at one specific track that I photograph at and that's Northampton International Raceway. To get over the catch fencing I need to stand on the home straight but I photograph the stock cars coming down the back straight and into turn 3 so I need that bit of 'extra length'.
Quite a few of the photos that I have published have been taken with the kit 50-200 lens that came with my GX10.
Regards, Chris.
I tried 50-200 + convertor again earlier today, after giving the contacts a wipe and the menu didn't come up.
I looked on the settings screen menu and the OPS option was greyed out which according to the manual and the internet means that the focal length has been auto detected. The OPS setting also said Auto.
I bought the convertor to use at one specific track that I photograph at and that's Northampton International Raceway. To get over the catch fencing I need to stand on the home straight but I photograph the stock cars coming down the back straight and into turn 3 so I need that bit of 'extra length'.
Quite a few of the photos that I have published have been taken with the kit 50-200 lens that came with my GX10.
Regards, Chris.
Comment by malvern_man posted on Samsung GX10 - 2x Convertor - What Focal Length Do I Need at 02/02/2011 - 18:02
Hi all,
I have got a 2x convertor which I intend to use with my Samsung GX10 and either the 50-200 kit lens or my Pentax 50-200WR lens from my K7.
I tried it earlier on and the focal length for the OPS ( Samsungs version of SR ) isn't 'auto recognised', the manual input screen comes up when I first turn the camera on.
What focal length do I need to input for a 50-200 lens with a 2x's convertor?
Regards, Chris.
I have got a 2x convertor which I intend to use with my Samsung GX10 and either the 50-200 kit lens or my Pentax 50-200WR lens from my K7.
I tried it earlier on and the focal length for the OPS ( Samsungs version of SR ) isn't 'auto recognised', the manual input screen comes up when I first turn the camera on.
What focal length do I need to input for a 50-200 lens with a 2x's convertor?
Regards, Chris.
Comment by malvern_man posted on Samsung GX10 - 2x Convertor - What Focal Length Do I Need at 01/02/2011 - 20:31
1700 grams to Spain, see the link below. Hope this helps.
Regards, Chris.
http://sg.royalmail.com/portal/rm/PriceFinderResults?pageId=pc_sltc_rm_results&k...
Regards, Chris.
http://sg.royalmail.com/portal/rm/PriceFinderResults?pageId=pc_sltc_rm_results&k...
Comment by malvern_man posted on Shipping to Spain at 30/01/2011 - 12:02
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It goes without saying, you simply don't allow payment by Paypal or Bank deposit for that matter, if it's a pickup item, CASH ONLY, Paypal require proof of delivery, there is no proof of delivery for pickup, so if the buyer does pay by these means he can then turn around and say he didn't recieve it and will win his case every time.
That's very good advice from Clarky.It goes without saying, you simply don't allow payment by Paypal or Bank deposit for that matter, if it's a pickup item, CASH ONLY, Paypal require proof of delivery, there is no proof of delivery for pickup, so if the buyer does pay by these means he can then turn around and say he didn't recieve it and will win his case every time.
If I have 'pick up' only sales, no matter what the amount I always insist on cash on collection.
Sometimes a buyer will ask me if they can pick it up and pay cash, this not only saves them postage costs but it also saves me paying PayPal fees.
Regards, Chris.
Comment by malvern_man posted on Sellers of high value items on ebay beware! at 29/01/2011 - 23:17
When I'm photographing stock cars I use AF-C (continous AF)
If I'm photographing at either Buxton or Birmingham I use single centre point focus because I shoot through the safety fencing.
If I'm photographing at either Buxton or Birmingham I use single centre point focus because I shoot through the safety fencing.
Comment by malvern_man posted on How does camara decide which AF point to use? at 09/01/2011 - 21:19
Hi again,
sorry I forgot to ask in my last post about battery mAh.
My original GX10 battery is 7.4v 1620 mAh.
Just been looking on eBay and there are quite a few with varying mAh.
Can I use on with less or more mAh's.
Regards, Chris.
sorry I forgot to ask in my last post about battery mAh.
My original GX10 battery is 7.4v 1620 mAh.
Just been looking on eBay and there are quite a few with varying mAh.
Can I use on with less or more mAh's.
Regards, Chris.
Comment by malvern_man posted on K7 Replacement/spare Battery Question at 06/01/2011 - 18:10
johnriley wrote:
You've spent a lot of money on your DSLR, so why not buy the proper Pentax battery. These batteries last so long you probably only need one spare and it might as well be the real thing.
Hi John,You've spent a lot of money on your DSLR, so why not buy the proper Pentax battery. These batteries last so long you probably only need one spare and it might as well be the real thing.
I did buy a spare 'proper' Pentax battery when I bought my grip. So I think for the time being I'll stick with the 2 I have.
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Thanks to everyone for the info, I will be getting a spare aftermarket battery for my GX10 though.
Regards, Chris.
Comment by malvern_man posted on K7 Replacement/spare Battery Question at 06/01/2011 - 17:44
Hi,
I'm after a replacement/spare battery for my K7.
There seems to be loads on eBay, has anyone had any experience with aftermarket K7 batteries.
Are some better than others, or could anyone recommend one please.
Also looking for one for my Samsung GX10 too.
Regards, Chris.
I'm after a replacement/spare battery for my K7.
There seems to be loads on eBay, has anyone had any experience with aftermarket K7 batteries.
Are some better than others, or could anyone recommend one please.
Also looking for one for my Samsung GX10 too.
Regards, Chris.
Comment by malvern_man posted on K7 Replacement/spare Battery Question at 05/01/2011 - 22:24
thoughton wrote:
I'm not really into motor racing but this seems like a good action series I do find it quite hard to take them seriously with those funny sail things on the roof though!!
Number 3 for me I think, mainly because of the incongruity of the third car facing hte wrong way.
It is a very good action series. The sound from a grid of 25+ 700bhp Chevy V8 engined F1 stock cars going round a track is unbelievable.I'm not really into motor racing but this seems like a good action series I do find it quite hard to take them seriously with those funny sail things on the roof though!!
Number 3 for me I think, mainly because of the incongruity of the third car facing hte wrong way.
There has always been some debate about whether the roof wing does actually help the car in going round the turns or not.
Regards, Chris.
Comment by malvern_man posted on 700BHP On Snow And Shale at 30/12/2010 - 21:18
An unexpected bonus was announced at work today, just enough for a new lens.
Came straight home and gave SRS a call.
Sigma 120-400 HSM OS - good choice or not?
Regards, Chris.