Mannesty

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Mannesty
It looks like a simple DOF issue to me too. Sadly there is no EXIF info available for your image, so no clues there.

What point in this image did you think you were focussing on?

Comment by Mannesty posted on 16-45mm not behaving itself? at 03/02/2011 - 16:52

Mannesty
A similar principle to this lens I guess. It was designed to be used with the Pentax MEF body I believe.

Comment by Mannesty posted on A strange lens at 03/02/2011 - 09:07

Mannesty
Granada, specifically, the Alhambra Palace and the Albaicin gypsy quarter. Stunning.

Comment by Mannesty posted on Good European Cities for Photo's! at 02/02/2011 - 23:01

Mannesty
There seems to be plenty of 645 to K adapters on ebay for about £45.00 with free postage from HK.

Comment by Mannesty posted on Long Pentax Lenses at 02/02/2011 - 09:46

Mannesty
I've had a reply from Robin at Harrow Technical, he is sending one to me.

This thread can be removed now.

Comment by Mannesty posted on Wanted: Pentax ME Wind-on lever spring at 01/02/2011 - 08:29

Mannesty
Most of today's reality TV shows rely on the contestants greed, either for money or success. This listing is relying on that same greed.

All the information is there to say that this is a con, but only if the buyer wants to see it.

In this case, the buyer has seen only Canon 7D and lens for £500.00.

The best learned lessons in life are the expensive ones. You only make those mistakes once.

Comment by Mannesty posted on always read the small print at 01/02/2011 - 08:20

Mannesty
I have a Pentax ME with the common problem of the wind-on lever not clicking into the closed position. The leaf spring that holds the wind-on lever in the closed position has broken and I’ve failed 2 attempts to repair it. I've removed the broken part so the camera is usable without fear of it jamming, but I'd like to get it back to normal as I've recently replaced all the light seals.

Can anybody here supply a replacement spring, preferably a new one?

AsahiPhoto don't have any and I'm waiting to hear from Harrow Technical. If anybody has contact details for Mike Spencer or any other reliable Pentax spares supplier in UK, I'd be grateful.

Comment by Mannesty posted on Wanted: Pentax ME Wind-on lever spring at 31/01/2011 - 16:22

Mannesty
This is about the best reference site for Pentax K mount equipment, including lenses. No prices though.

Comment by Mannesty posted on Site listing ALL lenses for Pentax at 31/01/2011 - 12:54

Mannesty
I agree with giofi. If you are hoping to see the Aurora Borealis, I think you'll be glad of that extra stop. However, if the range 50-135mm is not appropriate for that scenario, leave it behind.

Comment by Mannesty posted on Take the 50-135 or leave it at home? at 31/01/2011 - 11:07

Mannesty
Smeggypants wrote:
Mannesty wrote:
I'm going through just such an exercise right now, except I'm scanning my slides & negatives.

After they're scanned, they're binned.

I've got room in my cupboards for loads of other junk now.

PS: I have 4 separate copies of my pictures & videos, one copy is about 15 miles away from my house. Only an earthquake, war, or similar disaster will destroy all of them. If that happens, I won't be in any position to care.
madness!!
Maybe, but how many of your digital images do you print and place in a presentation wallet? I'm guessing none.

I'm happy using just one medium, digital, of which I can make as many copies as I like/need and there won't be any arguments as to who gets what after I'm gone.

Comment by Mannesty posted on Negs or Photo's at 30/01/2011 - 13:39

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