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Rees wrote:
Using a lens hood to protect a lens can be quite detrimental, if the lens hood takes a knock it can severely damage the delicate screw thread on the lens itself - not a good idea.
thank you for your point of view, it is right as well...but many different p.o.v.'s!

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I would personally purchase a Hoya UV Pro digital filter, when you need to use your polriser carefully remove the UV. John Riley is quite correct about cleaning the lens element, only when absolutely necessary.
Hope this helps you.
Rees.

Comment by max11 posted on UV filters at 14/05/2009 - 19:39

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Probably you are right - UV may be useful in case of accident, but may degrade the image always.
So I'm oriented to buy just a polarizer filter and maybe a ND later to be used when condition requires.

Comment by max11 posted on UV filters at 04/05/2009 - 15:15

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ericp wrote:
Just bought this Sigma 17-70 and I feel it is not sharp at all. I have posted some pictures below and I would really appreciate to hear what other think.

Back/front focus issues?

Exif: 1/800, f4.5, iso 100, 70mm, K10D


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Maybe it is due to my ignorance, but all my photos look not sharp when seen at 100%.
In which condition shall I do the test?
I did the 3 batteries test for F/B and looked fine to me, but now I have doubts

Comment by max11 posted on broken lens? at 03/05/2009 - 23:15

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Thank you guys!

Oggy wrote:

Any chance of PMing me an Ivor Dewdneys?
Here they are!
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Comment by max11 posted on Hi All...new Pentax user in Plymouth! at 03/05/2009 - 17:47

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I live in Plymouth as well!

If we organize anything, I would be happy to join you and learn from you all!

Comment by max11 posted on Calling all Devon PUs! at 02/05/2009 - 19:13

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Hi Everyone!
Belated introduction, I'm new to the Dslr world, new to the UK and new to this forum...

as to the last point, I have to say a huge thank you for all advices and suggestions you gave already to me and I find in the old posts!

"Max11"

Comment by max11 posted on Hi All...new Pentax user in Plymouth! at 02/05/2009 - 19:11

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I was thinking to buy a Hoya 72mm Haze UV Filter (probably non pro1) to be kept on the lens, and a polarizer to use sometimes for landscapes.

Can I use them together or do I risk a degree of vignetting?

To aovid that, do you think is better to get a larger polarizer filter +adaptor or a thinner polarizer filter (the Pro1)?

Comment by max11 posted on UV filters at 02/05/2009 - 18:31

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thank you, it sounded very strange to me as well!

Comment by max11 posted on Firmware update for K20D 1.03 at 02/05/2009 - 17:17

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Is that true that the firmware update prevent the possibility of adjust lenses to fix the front/back focus?

Hope it is only an uncorrect rumour!

Comment by max11 posted on Firmware update for K20D 1.03 at 02/05/2009 - 13:57

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Thank you so much for your overview!
and for mentioning the Tamarac expedition and the Kata3n1.

Tamrac expedition seems similar to the Lowepro Mini trekker AW, same advantages and defects – fantastic transportability but no quick access.
the Kata 3n1 maybe is the best for its versatility (one or 2 straps) and quick access. – only defect much more expensive!

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Definately agree with that, for every feature you gain, you lose one!
You are right! why don't they make an Mini trekker or Expedition with quick access?!?!

Unfortunately I can't try the backpacks for practical reason - I'm new in Plymouth, don't know any "colleague" and can't find any big shop.
Probably I will take the fastpack 200, the price is very cheap (£33) and take under control the Kata and another smaller backpack.

Comment by max11 posted on Is Lowepro Slingshot really that good? at 02/05/2009 - 13:15

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