Mannesty

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Mannesty
beginner wrote:
I bought my 1.7 for £40!.......Amazing lens!
That's about the right price for an MF lens but the OP wants AF.

Comment by Mannesty posted on Wanted AF 50mm for 200d at 07/05/2009 - 22:07

Mannesty
Did you take any photo's after you first noticed the clunk? How did they look?

Comment by Mannesty posted on K200D Image Stabliser Problem at 07/05/2009 - 22:05

Mannesty
aminstar wrote:
EDITED: Just found out that the screw fits underneath the ball head, its a reducer. Just wondering where this will become useful
Some accessories that you might want to attach to it have a smaller tripod socket. 1/4" or 3/8" I think.

Comment by Mannesty posted on Tripod and monopod question at 07/05/2009 - 06:51

Mannesty
Welcome to the forum.

It's quite possible that you didn't need to buy another camera.

All of the Pentax bodies that have the dust reduction system will clunk when switched on if the 'dust removal at power on' option is set to enabled in the custom menu.

It's normal.

Who diagnosed that the image stabiliser was broken? Where is the 'faulty' camera now?

Comment by Mannesty posted on K200D Image Stabliser Problem at 06/05/2009 - 21:20

Mannesty
aminstar wrote:

I was just under the impression that the monopod would have its own fixed head . . .
That is partially true in that the monopod will/should have a male screw thread sticking out of the top (probably). You could just screw this into the female tripod/monopod thread of your camera/lens/whatever.

Comment by Mannesty posted on Tripod and monopod question at 06/05/2009 - 21:16

Mannesty
As far as I'm aware you can use a NiMh charger. I do with no apparent adverse effects so far.

Personally I'd use one that monitors/discharges/recharges cells individually. Many chargers around charge in pairs and are to be avoided if possible.

Comment by Mannesty posted on Need a flash at 06/05/2009 - 21:13

Mannesty
Pentax are now apparently outsourcing their repairs?

Comment by Mannesty posted on Pentax 540fgz zoom stuck and turn around time at 06/05/2009 - 21:10

Mannesty
I don't know that particular brand of gear, I have standardised on Manfrotto.

What I will say is that I have many more QR plates than tripods/monopods. Basically I have a QR plate on each lens, camera, bellows etc. that needs one.

Comment by Mannesty posted on Tripod and monopod question at 06/05/2009 - 19:41

Mannesty
kemp wrote:
How do those Sanyo's present themselves in cold weather?
Mate, I live in southern Spain, I haven't a clue how they perform in cold weather, we don't get any.

They're great in hot weather though, if that's any help.

Comment by Mannesty posted on Need a flash at 06/05/2009 - 19:36

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