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Comment by Mannesty posted on Help please at 13/08/2008 - 07:30
George Lazarette wrote:
If you can't stretch to that, then the Pentax 540 flashguns can generally be had for around £50 or so on Ebay
G
:If you can't stretch to that, then the Pentax 540 flashguns can generally be had for around £50 or so on Ebay
G
Comment by Mannesty posted on Portrait and Glamour Shots. at 12/08/2008 - 23:10
Why not just crop it out?
Comment by Mannesty posted on Help please at 12/08/2008 - 22:41
I was one (of many, I think) who requested the removal of the time limit. I don't recall there being one on the old forum site, but then, it wasn't needed. I just wonder why it should be needed now.
If the author of a post had a different meaning, other than the actual words he/she typed, why not change it to reflect what was actually meant?
If, on the other hand, somebody is abusing this privelege, a (textual) slapped wrist is in order via PM, or temporary/permanent suspension perhaps?
Am I the only person who's noticed an increase in slightly venomous postings of late?
If the author of a post had a different meaning, other than the actual words he/she typed, why not change it to reflect what was actually meant?
If, on the other hand, somebody is abusing this privelege, a (textual) slapped wrist is in order via PM, or temporary/permanent suspension perhaps?
Am I the only person who's noticed an increase in slightly venomous postings of late?
Comment by Mannesty posted on Edit Time Limit at 12/08/2008 - 16:09
George Lazarette wrote:
It's all very logical, and if it weren't, there'd be a lot more of these vessels at the bottom of the sea.
G
(Sailed the Atlantic in 1974 on a barquentine built for the Baltic trade. There's nothing like taking in sail at the top of the mast at two in the morning in a thunderstorm where you are 100 ft higher than anything else for miles around!)
A neighbour of mine from UK goes out on these tall ships regularly, and for fun. Not for me.Mannesty wrote:
One word, beautiful.
The rigging in #3 looks a bit of a nightmare, not a job for the faint hearted.
I believe that the rigging plan is the same on all square-riggers, everywhere. Once you know one, you know them all.One word, beautiful.
The rigging in #3 looks a bit of a nightmare, not a job for the faint hearted.
It's all very logical, and if it weren't, there'd be a lot more of these vessels at the bottom of the sea.
G
(Sailed the Atlantic in 1974 on a barquentine built for the Baltic trade. There's nothing like taking in sail at the top of the mast at two in the morning in a thunderstorm where you are 100 ft higher than anything else for miles around!)
PS: Thanks for the subliminal spelling correction George.
Comment by Mannesty posted on Tall ship meeting at 12/08/2008 - 15:48
One word, beautiful.
The rigging in #3 looks a bit of a nightmare, not a job for the faint hearted.
I actually like 'the big picture', #1 for me.
The rigging in #3 looks a bit of a nightmare, not a job for the faint hearted.
I actually like 'the big picture', #1 for me.
Comment by Mannesty posted on Tall ship meeting at 12/08/2008 - 12:40
The AF240FT flash will not damage your camera. I use 2 x AF240FT flashes on my K10D for macro work, no problem.
You will not however be able to use the flash's TTL capability as it's not supported by your camera. You'll need to use it totally manual, or one of it's 2 auto settings.
Set your camera to M on the exposure mode dial, shutter to 1/125 - 1/180th, aperture to f8 or f11 and take a few test shots. Use your histogram to adjust the aperture to get a good exposure.
You will not however be able to use the flash's TTL capability as it's not supported by your camera. You'll need to use it totally manual, or one of it's 2 auto settings.
Set your camera to M on the exposure mode dial, shutter to 1/125 - 1/180th, aperture to f8 or f11 and take a few test shots. Use your histogram to adjust the aperture to get a good exposure.
Comment by Mannesty posted on K100d V Af240ft flash at 12/08/2008 - 12:35
British (worldwide) retail is taking a turn for the worse because more and more of us do our own research, then buy from somewhere cheaper from the internet.
SRS Microsystems (if that really applies to cameras) seems to have combined both retail and internet sales very well with internet pricing backed up by product knowledge and service.
SRS Microsystems (if that really applies to cameras) seems to have combined both retail and internet sales very well with internet pricing backed up by product knowledge and service.
Comment by Mannesty posted on A WORD OF WARNING!!! at 12/08/2008 - 12:20
The 18-55 MkII is supposed to have a higher resolution to match what is achievable with a K20D.
Comment by Mannesty posted on Test kit v 1.7 smc 50 mm at 12/08/2008 - 10:27
Personally, I'd forget the M series lenses if you have a Pentax DSLR other than the *istD or *istDS.
For lenses that should last you a lifetime, barring accident or other misfortune, stick to the SMCP-A series for manual focus, SMCP-F or FA for auto focus.
An SMCP-A 50mm 1:1.7 would be a good one to start with. The SMCP-FA 50mm 1:1.4 is a dream and is my best recommendation depending on your budget.
You maybe just missed a bargain 43mm Limited lens from JohnMcD for £165. He's the guy with a faulty camera, so he's selling off all of his expensive lenses .
For lenses that should last you a lifetime, barring accident or other misfortune, stick to the SMCP-A series for manual focus, SMCP-F or FA for auto focus.
An SMCP-A 50mm 1:1.7 would be a good one to start with. The SMCP-FA 50mm 1:1.4 is a dream and is my best recommendation depending on your budget.
You maybe just missed a bargain 43mm Limited lens from JohnMcD for £165. He's the guy with a faulty camera, so he's selling off all of his expensive lenses .
Comment by Mannesty posted on Which 50mm Lens? at 12/08/2008 - 10:20
Peter - tut you're nearly asking why I want to do it. I just want to know HOW to do it!
Thanks again guys
Mike