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Comment by Mannesty posted on Does Stefan have a day job? at 29/06/2010 - 00:45
Ancly wrote:
Well, as I do not have a mains charger / adapter it _must_ have been the batteries!
That would seem to be the end of that then. Probably best in the end.Well, as I do not have a mains charger / adapter it _must_ have been the batteries!
Comment by Mannesty posted on I killed my K100d!...advise please. at 25/06/2010 - 22:34
Sorry Doug, I misunderstood as it wasn't clear to which of my posts you were referring.
I am not trying to be obtuse, really. I am merely interested to know if you have any evidence that you can link to to back up your statement. If not, no problem, just think a bit longer before making that kind of statement in the future, especially if it is not factual.
Now, back to your question re. Spell it out:- The OP has stated that some power issue may have occurred that he/she thinks may have been due to a faulty battery contact. I think that is unlikely. It is more probable that some mains borne interference could have caused the problem. That might be difficult to prove, unless the power provider recorded such an event at his/her address. So, if one were to wait for a definite interruption in electrical supply before making such a claim on the service provider, they might be receptive to such a claim. Devious? Maybe. Fraudulent? maybe. Satisfying? Definitely.
I state now that I have never done such a thing. I'm not that brave.
I am not trying to be obtuse, really. I am merely interested to know if you have any evidence that you can link to to back up your statement. If not, no problem, just think a bit longer before making that kind of statement in the future, especially if it is not factual.
Now, back to your question re. Spell it out:- The OP has stated that some power issue may have occurred that he/she thinks may have been due to a faulty battery contact. I think that is unlikely. It is more probable that some mains borne interference could have caused the problem. That might be difficult to prove, unless the power provider recorded such an event at his/her address. So, if one were to wait for a definite interruption in electrical supply before making such a claim on the service provider, they might be receptive to such a claim. Devious? Maybe. Fraudulent? maybe. Satisfying? Definitely.
I state now that I have never done such a thing. I'm not that brave.
Comment by Mannesty posted on I killed my K100d!...advise please. at 25/06/2010 - 21:02
dougf8 wrote:
Well using deception to gain a benefit is probably a crime.
Yes, you are right, it's proper name is fraud.Well using deception to gain a benefit is probably a crime.
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Just what do you mean by your post anyway? Spell it out for me!
Simple, I was asking you to provide evidence to support your statement. I can't put it any simpler than that I'm afraid.Just what do you mean by your post anyway? Spell it out for me!
Comment by Mannesty posted on I killed my K100d!...advise please. at 25/06/2010 - 18:15
dougf8 wrote:
And hope they don't trawl the internet like many corporations are starting to do.
Could you post a link that substantiates this?And hope they don't trawl the internet like many corporations are starting to do.
Comment by Mannesty posted on I killed my K100d!...advise please. at 25/06/2010 - 14:19
fatspider wrote:
All I can say is, wait for a more appropriate time to report the event to your power provider Quote:
In the UK, if it can be argued/proved that an interruption of the mains power supply caused an electrical item to fail, you can make a claim on your electricity provider who will repair or replace that faulty item at their discretion.
That's interesting Peter, unfortunately I don't think you'd have much of a leg to stand on if its down to a circuit breaker tripping due to a fault in the home . . .In the UK, if it can be argued/proved that an interruption of the mains power supply caused an electrical item to fail, you can make a claim on your electricity provider who will repair or replace that faulty item at their discretion.
Comment by Mannesty posted on I killed my K100d!...advise please. at 24/06/2010 - 08:04
fatspider wrote:
Slightly off topic, but heres a question;
If the mains power fails when upgrading firmware will the batteries automatically take over without interuption?
If not then (IMHO) using mains is a very bad idea, we all know from experience that the mains can and does fail without notice, especially with modern day consumer units with circuit breakers.
Now that would make interesting reading on an insurance claim "the kettle fused and broke my camera"
In the UK, if it can be argued/proved that an interruption of the mains power supply caused an electrical item to fail, you can make a claim on your electricity provider who will repair or replace that faulty item at their discretion.Slightly off topic, but heres a question;
If the mains power fails when upgrading firmware will the batteries automatically take over without interuption?
If not then (IMHO) using mains is a very bad idea, we all know from experience that the mains can and does fail without notice, especially with modern day consumer units with circuit breakers.
Now that would make interesting reading on an insurance claim "the kettle fused and broke my camera"
Comment by Mannesty posted on I killed my K100d!...advise please. at 23/06/2010 - 23:11
Flash/Ambient light meter:- Sekonic L358 Flash Master or L308S Flash Mate.
Beauty dish:- Try Lumiquest Softbox. It's not really a beauty dish, but works well on a portable flash.
Beauty dish:- Try Lumiquest Softbox. It's not really a beauty dish, but works well on a portable flash.
Comment by Mannesty posted on Light meter + Beauty dish recommendation at 15/06/2010 - 18:36
Lovely subject.
#4 - Narrow DOF works well but if the image was rotated anticlockwise slightly, you could possibly lose the distracting top left corner.
#3 The butterfly's head is very sharp but I think a smaller aperture could have been used to show more of the flower's centre in focus.
#1 & #2 - Interesting crops, too much background and too little subject I think.
Still all good shots though.
#4 - Narrow DOF works well but if the image was rotated anticlockwise slightly, you could possibly lose the distracting top left corner.
#3 The butterfly's head is very sharp but I think a smaller aperture could have been used to show more of the flower's centre in focus.
#1 & #2 - Interesting crops, too much background and too little subject I think.
Still all good shots though.
Comment by Mannesty posted on white butterfly and flowers at 15/06/2010 - 18:27
Tempted, but no spare money at present Mike. Might be different in a month or three. If you still have it then, let me know.
It would complete my DA* lineup but for the moment, my Siggy 180mm macro is close enough, just not quite as fast at 1:3.5
It would complete my DA* lineup but for the moment, my Siggy 180mm macro is close enough, just not quite as fast at 1:3.5
Comment by Mannesty posted on FS: Pentax DA* 200mm f2.8 at 15/06/2010 - 15:39
At this rate Stefan you'll be challenging JR for the top poster spot very soon.
I conclude he doesn't actually have a day job