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Comment by Mannesty posted on Lacking image clarity at 18/06/2008 - 22:27
Really detailed photo's thanks.
BTW: The yellow flower is a Gazania.
BTW: The yellow flower is a Gazania.
Comment by Mannesty posted on Tamron 90mm Macro F2/8 & Vivitar 2X macro converter pics at 18/06/2008 - 16:20
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Well this thread has run alot longer than I thought and I would like to thank everyone for there advice and input. I have read varying reports on the k10, k20 X 10 and X 20 and have decsided to hang a little to see what pentax and Samsung do with any new models in the pipe line or if the price of the k20 or X20 comes down.
Now you have a problem. If you wait for the next model you'll miss out on about 18 months worth of experience, then you'll wonder how the next model will improve upon its predecessor, and end up waiting again.Well this thread has run alot longer than I thought and I would like to thank everyone for there advice and input. I have read varying reports on the k10, k20 X 10 and X 20 and have decsided to hang a little to see what pentax and Samsung do with any new models in the pipe line or if the price of the k20 or X20 comes down.
Of one thing you can be sure. The price of the K20D/GX20 will come down . . . eventually.
Comment by Mannesty posted on pentax k10 samsung gx 10 at 18/06/2008 - 22:31
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. . . hopefully theyll match the £290 ive seen online
If you buy on price alone, buy it for £290. If you don't want a grey import, feel more comfortable with a UK warranty, and value SRS's after sales service . . . you'll know where to buy.. . . hopefully theyll match the £290 ive seen online
Regards,
Comment by Mannesty posted on Pentax Wide Angle at 14/06/2008 - 23:33
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Mannesty,
thanks for the reply
either of the below offer the body or body/lens for £450 boxed new with warranty
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/0561219/Trail/C$cip%3D1500011801.Photography%3EC$Brands%3DPentax.Pentax.htm
or
Speak to Chris at SRS and get a recon including lens, or you can have mine for £489.00 + shipping.
PS: Better be quick, the price is going up fast . . . they'll be collector's items soon, and a bargain at £499.00 + shipping
Seriously, pick your preferred supplier, take you money or credit card to them, and buy one. You'll not regret it as much is you might if you remain 'on the fence' for much longer.
Mannesty,
thanks for the reply
either of the below offer the body or body/lens for £450 boxed new with warranty
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/0561219/Trail/C$cip%3D1500011801.Photography%3EC$Brands%3DPentax.Pentax.htm
or
Speak to Chris at SRS and get a recon including lens, or you can have mine for £489.00 + shipping.
PS: Better be quick, the price is going up fast . . . they'll be collector's items soon, and a bargain at £499.00 + shipping
Seriously, pick your preferred supplier, take you money or credit card to them, and buy one. You'll not regret it as much is you might if you remain 'on the fence' for much longer.
Comment by Mannesty posted on K10 Body wanted at 18/06/2008 - 16:15
If you can find a new K10D body for £450, you'd be well advised to buy it. If not, you can have mine for £469.00 + postage.
Comment by Mannesty posted on K10 Body wanted at 17/06/2008 - 23:07
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hi
thanks everybody for the advice ,still couldent get it to work so took it back to jessops today they faired no better ,the zoom on the flash even started chattering so i got my money back, thought it was a bargain at £49-99 just goes to show.
once again thanks everone
edwood
Your experience brings to mind the famous phrase:- "If it looks too good to be true, it probably is".hi
thanks everybody for the advice ,still couldent get it to work so took it back to jessops today they faired no better ,the zoom on the flash even started chattering so i got my money back, thought it was a bargain at £49-99 just goes to show.
once again thanks everone
edwood
Save a bit longer and get a Pentax or Metz flash. You know it makes sense . . . now.
Comment by Mannesty posted on jessops 360 afd flash at 14/06/2008 - 15:51
Hi Dan, and welcome.
I don't know the Sigma flash but it sounds like you have the EF500 set to 'dumb' slave mode and it's probably firing from the on-board flash's pre-flash. When the shutter opens, the on-board should fire again, and the Sigma flash should also fire again to make the exposure.
The Pentax AF360/540FGZ's have 2 slave modes, dumb & wireless. I suspect the Sigma is the same, you just need to read the manual to learn how to change it.
If you place the Sigma such that you can see it in the viewfinder, take the shot, and you'll probably see the Sigma fire through the viewfinder. You should not be able to see it fire if it's in wireless slave mode.
I don't know the Sigma flash but it sounds like you have the EF500 set to 'dumb' slave mode and it's probably firing from the on-board flash's pre-flash. When the shutter opens, the on-board should fire again, and the Sigma flash should also fire again to make the exposure.
The Pentax AF360/540FGZ's have 2 slave modes, dumb & wireless. I suspect the Sigma is the same, you just need to read the manual to learn how to change it.
If you place the Sigma such that you can see it in the viewfinder, take the shot, and you'll probably see the Sigma fire through the viewfinder. You should not be able to see it fire if it's in wireless slave mode.
Comment by Mannesty posted on K20D with Sigma EF-500 DG Super at 12/06/2008 - 00:34
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I’ve used a polariser quite a lot on my film SLR, so I’d been wondering whether I should get one. I must admit, though, I was used to a linear polariser, which obviously gives more control. They’re not meant to work with digital, although some people say they’ve not had problems. I suspect I’d be better off trying a circular one before I buy somehow.
Robert.
The difference between linear & circular polarizers has nothing to do with digital SLR's. Circular polarizers can 'confuse' some AF systems, film or digital. I've never had a problem, except that I noticed some 'ghosting' in some shots I took at the weekend using a Sigma EX DG 180mm Macro lens and a CP filter. That's probably more to do with light reflections between glass surfaces more than anything else.I’ve used a polariser quite a lot on my film SLR, so I’d been wondering whether I should get one. I must admit, though, I was used to a linear polariser, which obviously gives more control. They’re not meant to work with digital, although some people say they’ve not had problems. I suspect I’d be better off trying a circular one before I buy somehow.
Robert.
Comment by Mannesty posted on Which extra bits to buy? at 12/06/2008 - 23:18
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Dan
OK, OK, I was trying to differentiate between plain/grad filters and effect filters like starburst etc.Mannesty wrote:
It's less probable that you'll use coloured filters of any kind, except maybe Graduated Neutral Density (ND Grads) filters...
A coloured neutral filter? Where can I get one of those? It's less probable that you'll use coloured filters of any kind, except maybe Graduated Neutral Density (ND Grads) filters...
Dan
Comment by Mannesty posted on Which extra bits to buy? at 11/06/2008 - 23:07
The original looks soft, so it'll look worse when magnified (zoomed in).
Your 2nd examples:
Original is crisp and sharp, magnified, you can see well defined jagged edges in various places.
Question: Is your camera set to record in JPG or RAW?
If JPG, you can expect more deteriation when magnified than if shot in RAW.