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Comment by Mannesty posted on Epson 800 Printer at 20/05/2013 - 16:39
A new Pentax smc DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited is less than half that asking price.
Comment by Mannesty posted on How Much!!!!!!! at 18/05/2013 - 23:40
Pietrach wrote:
hi
is there any lens out there which is similar in sharpness to pentax 50mm M 1.7 , but around 90 - 200mm fixed focal length and with macro function? and the most important thing - cheap. up to £100? I need it for product photography.
thanks.
Can you explain why you think you need a longer focal length macro lens for product photography?hi
is there any lens out there which is similar in sharpness to pentax 50mm M 1.7 , but around 90 - 200mm fixed focal length and with macro function? and the most important thing - cheap. up to £100? I need it for product photography.
thanks.
What types/sizes of products will you be taking photos of?
BTW: I'd be very surprised if you were able to get a half decent dedicated macro lens for your stated budget.
Comment by Mannesty posted on manual very sharp macro lens at 18/05/2013 - 09:58
simonkit wrote:
is this beacuse I stupidly forgot to use the viewfinder cover?
Very likely. Light enters the viewfinder, bounces around the pentaprism/pentamirror, and although the mirror is raised, I believe that light can sometimes leak past it.is this beacuse I stupidly forgot to use the viewfinder cover?
Comment by Mannesty posted on Red streaks on long exposure shots at 17/05/2013 - 20:03
For many years, film canisters have had DX Coding, used by the camera to set the correct ISO/ASA/DIN film speed.
If you cove those silvery code marks with masking tape you usually have an alternative method of setting the film speed.
I have no experience of your camera, you'll need to check the manual to find out how to change it but there's usually a dial somewhere.
EDIT: According to the P30 & P30T manuals, the only non-DX coded film that can be used is ISO 100, there is no facility to change it.
If you cove those silvery code marks with masking tape you usually have an alternative method of setting the film speed.
I have no experience of your camera, you'll need to check the manual to find out how to change it but there's usually a dial somewhere.
EDIT: According to the P30 & P30T manuals, the only non-DX coded film that can be used is ISO 100, there is no facility to change it.
Comment by Mannesty posted on p30n ISO control? at 17/05/2013 - 19:54
Unlocker wrote:
Just about to put my A* 200mm Macro up in the classifieds!
Stop it ! ! !Just about to put my A* 200mm Macro up in the classifieds!
My LBA is cured . . . . well, maybe only in relapse for now.
Comment by Mannesty posted on 180 or 200 mm macro lenses at 17/05/2013 - 15:47
I think this is one of the most innovative images I've seen in a very long time. Hat's off to you, brilliant.
Comment by Mannesty posted on Any thoughts on this one? at 16/05/2013 - 21:32
Stock car racing for me as the duty 'tog at the Cartagena Oval race track.
Comment by Mannesty posted on again what your all doing at the week end at 16/05/2013 - 21:29
DERYN wrote:
Thanks Peter, the lens was advertised as 'fixed aperture', so obviously wrong!
Deryn
That can mean one of two things:-Thanks Peter, the lens was advertised as 'fixed aperture', so obviously wrong!
Deryn
1: The seller hasn't a clue about what he/she is selling. Or
2: The lens is faulty and the aperture is stuck on some random setting.
Whichever is true, avoid.
Comment by Mannesty posted on Fixed aperture lenses? at 16/05/2013 - 21:21
What I have noticed in the past is that if any one cartridge becomes empty, not just low, the printer will not print.
Glad you got it sorted though.