Mannesty

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Mannesty
The focus limiter on the older FA lens limits the focus range between one of two settings to limit the focus travel. The focus clamp is essential a brake to stop the moveable barrel from creeping when used vertically.

So no, they are not the same thing at all.

Comment by Mannesty posted on PENTAX DFA 100mm f2.8 MACRO at 05/05/2010 - 08:37

Mannesty
You'll find a manual for it here. Password is Pentax (case sensitive).

Comment by Mannesty posted on Another film camera........ :-) at 04/05/2010 - 10:48

Mannesty
K10D wrote:
Nah, real men use stick on dial covers.
Now you're talking. Photography roulette.

Comment by Mannesty posted on Is it cheating to shoot Aperture Priority? at 04/05/2010 - 10:11

Mannesty
I sometimes use Tv mode and TAv mode on occasions. I've never used Sv or P modes.

Comment by Mannesty posted on Is it cheating to shoot Aperture Priority? at 04/05/2010 - 10:09

Mannesty
'Real' men use manual.

I use Av most of the time though.

I think it is perfectly in order to avail oneself of some or all of the cameras automation capabilities. We did buy the technology to use it, after all.

We'd all be going around with MX's else. Oh, come to think of it, many here do.

Comment by Mannesty posted on Is it cheating to shoot Aperture Priority? at 04/05/2010 - 09:42

Mannesty
My suggestion:-

Buy a K7 + grip + 2 lens kit and start from there.

He'll also need one or more of the following:- Memory cards, flash, tripod & head, polarizing filter(s), Arctic Butterfly, a decent waterproof bag, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop Elements, decent spec. PC, decent spec. notebook/netbook.

Comment by Mannesty posted on Suggestions ... at 04/05/2010 - 08:24

Mannesty
Park Cameras have some Pentax gear at clearance prices here.

D-BG3 grip for K200D at £49.99 and DA 18-55mm lens for £25.00

Some other bits 'n pieces too.

Comment by Mannesty posted on Heads up - Clearance Items at 03/05/2010 - 23:50

Mannesty
Interesting that he has no lens caps for the lenses. I guess if one fits a UV filter to the front, as he has, a lens can just be stuffed in a bag and be ready for action in an instant.

Comment by Mannesty posted on Proof that 2x converters have no real use? at 03/05/2010 - 23:34

Mannesty
Welcome Fred. Now you have a DSLR you'll find you'll probably find that your learning curve will increase exponentially.

Comment by Mannesty posted on Just got my first Penta at 03/05/2010 - 16:43

Mannesty
Unlocker wrote:
There seem to be a lot of Pentax 100mm DFA Macro for sale on eBay for £299 at the mo. At this price, I'm just surprised they are still for sale! Clicky
I did my bit and bought one, not from that seller though. It arrived and was exactly as described. Box a bit scuffed but otherwise unopened and brand new.

I haven't tried it yet, lens and I about 1000 miles apart, but if it lives up to expectations there could well be an SMCP-FA 100mm Macro available soon.

Comment by Mannesty posted on Macro lens advise at 03/05/2010 - 16:41

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