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I'd take the refund offer.
Comment by Mannesty posted on Sticky Aperture Blades at 22/03/2008 - 17:03
As I missed the opportunity, I have no photo's to show for it, but . . .
. . . we are well used to seeing sparrows, starlings, crows, jackdaws, and a variety of seabirds here in southern spain. We even get to see flamingoes, rollers, bee eaters, and the occasional hoopoe. Today, my wife and I were sitting on our terrace having lunch, and yes, I'd had a glass or three of wine, but out of nowhere came this extraordinarily large bird which settled in our lemon tree. Well, large compared to most of the others I mentioned.
At first glance it looked a bit like a bird of prey . . . but when it turned towards me I could see it had no hooked beak (or bill if you prefer). I immediatley commented to wifey that it looked a bit like a cuckoo, but it can't be, can it?
It stayed for about 10 seconds and flew off and of course the camera was snuggled up inside it's bag in the house.
Having checked and re-checked my bird guide, I discovered it was a great spotted cuckoo.
I'll try and have the camera ready for if/when it comes back.
. . . we are well used to seeing sparrows, starlings, crows, jackdaws, and a variety of seabirds here in southern spain. We even get to see flamingoes, rollers, bee eaters, and the occasional hoopoe. Today, my wife and I were sitting on our terrace having lunch, and yes, I'd had a glass or three of wine, but out of nowhere came this extraordinarily large bird which settled in our lemon tree. Well, large compared to most of the others I mentioned.
At first glance it looked a bit like a bird of prey . . . but when it turned towards me I could see it had no hooked beak (or bill if you prefer). I immediatley commented to wifey that it looked a bit like a cuckoo, but it can't be, can it?
It stayed for about 10 seconds and flew off and of course the camera was snuggled up inside it's bag in the house.
Having checked and re-checked my bird guide, I discovered it was a great spotted cuckoo.
I'll try and have the camera ready for if/when it comes back.
Comment by Mannesty posted on A missed photo opportunity at 22/03/2008 - 15:45
I think it's TTL only and can only be used in full auto or full manual on the K10D. PTTL will not work, neither will TTL.
Comment by Mannesty posted on Anyone tried Jessops 300AFD with the K10D ? at 25/03/2008 - 18:25
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Not necessarily true. There are at least two versions of this lens. The version I have, APO Macro Super, allows the use of the macro switch only at 300mm. My son has a slightly different version, APO Macro Super II (I think), which allows macro use between 200 and 300mm. I think other versions exist too.El Dingo wrote:
I have this lens (or one very like it) - the switch only operates at the full 300mm, and allows the focussing ring to go below 1.5m, and down to 0.95m. (This shows as a yellow line on the focussing ring.)
It should operate anywhere between 180-300mm; if you look on the zoom ring you'll see a similar yellowy-gold band indicating the range you can use the macro function in.I have this lens (or one very like it) - the switch only operates at the full 300mm, and allows the focussing ring to go below 1.5m, and down to 0.95m. (This shows as a yellow line on the focussing ring.)
Comment by Mannesty posted on max aperture on Tamron 70-300 with Pentax K10D at 23/03/2008 - 23:05
This is very similar behavior to the *istD with 2 sets of batteries. I've never had the same problem with the K10D.
Neither camera will 'switch' batteries when powered on. When one becomes depleted, you get the low/exhausted symbol. Then when you switch off and on, the second battery kicks in.
Are you sure both of your batteries fully charged?
I have my K10D set to use the grip battery first, then I know which one has depleted. It also saves having to take the grip off to get at a dead battery.
Neither camera will 'switch' batteries when powered on. When one becomes depleted, you get the low/exhausted symbol. Then when you switch off and on, the second battery kicks in.
Are you sure both of your batteries fully charged?
I have my K10D set to use the grip battery first, then I know which one has depleted. It also saves having to take the grip off to get at a dead battery.
Comment by Mannesty posted on K20D battery gauge going crazy! at 21/03/2008 - 00:02
All Pentax flashes can be used on all Pentax cameras. Certain operational limitations apply, but no issues with trigger voltages.
Comment by Mannesty posted on Using a AF240z on a K110 at 21/03/2008 - 11:24
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The hood was advertised in the listing but did not arrive with the lens. I have contacted the seller and he is willing to reimburse me the cost of the hood. He mentioned £5 - £10 but I have mentioned it is more like £20.
If it all works out i will get a brand new hood on a second hand lens. How i wish it was the other way round but the lens is only two months old.
Thanks for all you comments and links.
I hope the seller wasn't as careless with the lens as he obviously was with it's hood.The hood was advertised in the listing but did not arrive with the lens. I have contacted the seller and he is willing to reimburse me the cost of the hood. He mentioned £5 - £10 but I have mentioned it is more like £20.
If it all works out i will get a brand new hood on a second hand lens. How i wish it was the other way round but the lens is only two months old.
Thanks for all you comments and links.
Beware, they are not cheap.
Comment by Mannesty posted on where to buy lens hoods online at 20/03/2008 - 19:08
Take a look at ebay item 190207450592
I have no association with, or experience of, the seller.
I have no association with, or experience of, the seller.
Comment by Mannesty posted on Wanted FA20 and MZS at 20/03/2008 - 18:44
Excellent. Another satisfied customer. Now perhaps you can help me unlock my phone.
Comment by Mannesty posted on Tamron Macro 90mm not working with Macro Tubes! Eh...? at 20/03/2008 - 20:50
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They are the Jessops ones, which I believe were made by Kenko?
They look identical to Clarky's, just with the full 7 pins.
Have now done what was recommended, and so far am managing to get them to work!! But it is getting weird again, 2 working, one not. Will persevere!
Also I get the feeling that these with 7 pins are unusual?
It's goinf to be a tolarence issue then. Spring pressure, depth/height of contacts, diameter of contacts. Something like that.They are the Jessops ones, which I believe were made by Kenko?
They look identical to Clarky's, just with the full 7 pins.
Have now done what was recommended, and so far am managing to get them to work!! But it is getting weird again, 2 working, one not. Will persevere!
Also I get the feeling that these with 7 pins are unusual?
Have you tried them on your old camera?
Comment by Mannesty posted on Tamron Macro 90mm not working with Macro Tubes! Eh...? at 20/03/2008 - 20:29
