Mannesty

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ttk wrote:
Mannesty wrote:
If you look at the imperial scale down the right, it looks as if it's front focussing a tad because sharp focus is at about 1/8".
Only a gnats willy in it Peter would you adjust it or not:
I wouldn't adjust it based on that test. I don't personally think that the chart used is the best for the purpose. Yvon Bourke's are much better for focus testing.

Comment by Mannesty posted on K10/K20 focus at 18/01/2009 - 09:32

Mannesty
JPC1970 wrote:
Looks like a good bargain.

Does anyone know if the K20D will fit in the bag with the BG-2 handgrip attached ?

Thanks

Jason
Unlocker's photo shows a K10D Grand Prix + grip, so a K20D + grip will fit too. They are the same size.

Comment by Mannesty posted on Lowepro Fastpack 350 - brilliant! - Bargain!! at 18/01/2009 - 09:21

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Trial versions might access the internet to establish how many days you've been using it. It's probable that a time server was contacted at the time of installation, then again on each use.

It stops unscrupulous users from getting free use after the number of trial days has elapsed.

Comment by Mannesty posted on SilkyPix and the Internet at 17/01/2009 - 22:57

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Gwyn wrote:
Can we have the mythical 60-250 first please?
No!

If a DA* 11-16 were to become available, I could shed a lot of weight from my armoury. My DA 12-24 and 16-45 would go for a start.

Well, maybe that's a bit too hasty, and they're not that heavy either.

Comment by Mannesty posted on Pentax version of the Tokina 11-16 ...WHEN IS IT HAPPENING? at 17/01/2009 - 22:52

Mannesty
If you look at the imperial scale down the right, it looks as if it's front focussing a tad because shaarp focus is at about 1/8".

Comment by Mannesty posted on K10/K20 focus at 17/01/2009 - 22:38

Mannesty
Have a look at the Ray Flash for ideas. Also, Ringflash Resource might help.

Comment by Mannesty posted on Advice on flash at 17/01/2009 - 16:35

Mannesty
Roscoe wrote:
Lilly wrote:
I am about to buy anither external hard drive, there was a good write up in FEB issue of 'Digital SLR Photography'.
I fancy the Freecom 500Gb or the Lacie 500GB, but one is heat sync and the other fan cooling.
I presume the heat sync will be quieter than the fancooler, but are there any other considerations to take in regards these differences?

All comments gratefully received.
Lilly
Lilly beware of Freecome, I don't think the quality is up to much.
Have you looked at Western Digital?
That's Freecom, and my 250Gb drive has been running 24 x 7 for the last 3 years. No quality issues here, and it is quiet. I would avoid fan cooled enclosures totally. Fans always (yes, always) fail eventually. They either block up with dust after a while and cooling becomes non-existant, and/or the bearings fail, or rather the bearing lubrication dries up, causing the bearing to fail. They then become noisy, or fail altogether.
My recommendation today would have to be the Western Digital Mybook in whichever size suits you.

Comment by Mannesty posted on External Hard Drive (re cooling) at 17/01/2009 - 14:02

Mannesty
£35.50 now, and I just placed my order for the last one in stock.
It'll replace my Slingshot 200, so if anybody wants it . . .

Comment by Mannesty posted on Lowepro Fastpack 350 - brilliant! - Bargain!! at 17/01/2009 - 13:14

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Clarky wrote:
How many holes in half a crumpet :
Count the holes in a whole crumpet, and divide by 2 . . . 'ish.

Comment by Mannesty posted on OFF Topic.......Topic at 17/01/2009 - 00:06

Mannesty
I think the IQ from the Pentax 55-300mm is very likely to be better than the Sigma 70-300mm.

Comment by Mannesty posted on DECENT A/F TELEZOOM WANTED at 17/01/2009 - 00:04

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