What a great thing to see out of the kitchen window! Beautiful creature. I normally just see next door's cat out of mine! Agree with Aliengrove that the second one has more 'pop' - assume this is down to PP?

I think the macro switch slightly reduces the minimum focussing distance, so you can get treater magnification by physically getting closer to the subject and still being able to focus. Obviously if you have a subject in focus and then flick the switch to macro, it will make no difference to the image, but you should be able to move in closer and get a focussed shot... I think (someone here will correct if I am wrong:wink

What a great pic. Lovely looking bird and well taken!

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You can set the camera to manual focus using the three position control on the left side of the lens mount. AF-S is conventional autofocus, AF-C is continuous (for tracking) and MF is manual. You can also go into the menu settings and disable the autofocus on the shutter button, and instead have it operated on the AF button on the back of the camera.

Hope that helps!

It's a tricky one isn't it? and I guess it depends on the development timeframe for new camera models. I use a K-7 but would be keen to upgrade to a K-5 if I can in the autumn when the light gets weaker and the high ISO performance would be a considerable help (especially as I tend to do a lot of my photography in the early morning with long lenses). I was thinking that it appears that the sensor staining etc. should no longer be an issue (as long as I buy new), and the price has dropped a bit, so maybe I should go for it in Sept/Oct (if I can scrape together the cash). However, if by that time there are details of the next model which will supercede the K-5 then it might make me think twice...

Having said that though, If I wait until that new model comes out and I am not going to be an early adopter, then it might be 18 months or more before I change my camera... Probably the short answer of when is the best time to buy a new camera is when you believe there is a model that meets your requirements, offering something beyond your current camera, and you have confidence it will do what you want it to, and that you can afford it.

Or of course when your current camera falls off a cliff or something

A vibrant set! I like the first three in particular. That juice with all those bright straws is very funky. Did you try any of the wares for sale??

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I think you have to have been a forum member for a short period before PM-ing is enabled. Although if a forum member PM's you, then you can reply... I think (others here will know the full SP)

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I'm not surprised you're pleased. Those colours really pop! I also like the shafts of multi-coloured light on the stonework (but the windows are rather splendid too)

Big WOW. Fantastic

PS - I just looked at your 'Farbenfluss' link with the gallery split up by colour - really fantastic. Great stuff

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