Gentlemen,
Can we calm down please??


As a moderator I would like to re-issue my statement that 600 pixels in either direction is more than fair for in-line images. This will give a good viewing experience for ALL, whether on old displays or modem links.

Anything above that size should be linked (not inline).

PLEASE!

Matt

If there are no signs of obvious breakage, and the lens extends then retracts when you turn on the camera - it's possibly a stuck focus mechanism.

It'll require back-to-base and a charged repair (which is probably more than the camera is worth).

There's been a thread or two on this subject which I could dig out...
(but I can't take any responsibility for trying it as it's a delicate job, and not for the feint-hearted!)

Matt

The dSLR Tools are very good, actually.

If you're new to tone curves and some of the other odds and ends within your RAW processor, then it is a lot easier to use dSLR on the JPG output from the RAW.

Also, the actions are by no means simple and will often do things that a RAW converter simply doesn't do.

I paid the $15 when I shot a whole event in JPG (DOH!) and underexposed. The $15 more than paid for itself

Matt

Probably down to the difference in coatings. Pentax SMC is rather nice

It's called "purple fringing" and is pretty easy to get rid of - especially in this case. I would plump for this "quick'n'dirty" method in Photoshop:
* Add a new layer
* Set the layer blend mode to "color"
* Pick a small, soft brush and Alt-click to pick the "neutral" color you want and paint over the purple

As it's a pupil you could do the same by desaturating the color - add a hue/sat adjustment layer, sat to -100, then fill the mask with black. Then paint soft white where you don't want the purple.

There are also some automated methods. "dSLR Tools" has an action for just that

Matt

Loaded my Slingshot 200 last night - managed the 12-24, 24-90, 80-320, Lee foundation kit, Cokin Z-pro grad set, K10D and batteries and cards.
EDIT: And the 50mm f/1.4 too
Nice

It's really comfortable and very easy to use. A snip for £41 including postage from Tecno

Matt

Pahrens,
Not sure you'll get two bodies and lenses in the Slingshot 200

Mine arrived this morning. Feels very nice and comfortable with great features. A little unsure how I'll arrange it - my main observation is that I really want access to a lens or two from the side (ie in the swing-round position). The existing velcro dividers seem to only allow access when you take the thing off your back...
...need to experiment

Matt

Cool! Thanks for that "headsup"
Here's a link to the Slingshot 200 : http://tinyurl.com/2ecz9r

Matt

And don't forget Lowepro are offering 20% cash back on bags over £50...
http://www.ephotozine.com/article/20-cashback-at-Lowepro

Matt

Now that is funny

Matt

You've only got to look at SourceForge to find that applies to all platforms
Matt