Mike-P

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Hmmm, so I control the output of the flash with the shutter speed and aperture ?

Yikes.

Comment by Mike-P posted on Vivitar Ring Flash ? at 26/10/2008 - 21:08

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Have been thinking about a ring flash for my K10D and a few minutes ago did an Ebay search and THIS came up first in the search with 2 minutes to spare.
I stuck a bid on it and just got it (with 1p to spare).

I know I am stuck with it now but its a lot cheaper than the new Sigma or Pentax offerings coming out (not worried about using it in manual).. just wondering if its any good and will the voltage be ok or have I made a mistake :

Thanks.

Comment by Mike-P posted on Vivitar Ring Flash ? at 26/10/2008 - 18:58

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Clarky wrote:


Get yourself an AF200T flash, it a great flash to use manualy, it can be wound down as low as 1/8 discharge and with a diffuser its perfect.

Would the AF280T be the same apart from being able to swivel etc?

Comment by Mike-P posted on Ant macros with the new DS at 26/10/2008 - 12:54

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Clarky wrote:
Nice shots Mike, are you working your way in closer to them

BTW aren't these Hornets :
Are the hornets?
Yikes, that makes it even worse then, they attack for no reason at all .. nasty little buggers.

As for working my way closer, thats it .. I'm finished.

Maybe

Comment by Mike-P posted on Wasps nest at 26/10/2008 - 12:43

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I hate the things but for some reason they fascinate me.
Vivitar 100mm mf macro lens.

Last photo is approx a 50% crop of another shot.


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Comment by Mike-P posted on Wasps nest at 26/10/2008 - 12:16

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Nice, I can't seem to do ants .. my lighting is just too harsh even with a diffuser.

Comment by Mike-P posted on Ant macros with the new DS at 26/10/2008 - 12:12

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I have a Sigma 17-70 and 50mm EX DG macro coming from AUstralia through the USA Pentax forum so will see if I get stung for import duty on those.
If I do then its not worthwhile but if not then I think it would be worth a punt.

You can always put it on your K20D body to make sure everything is ok before sending, that way it can be shipped as used photographic equipment

Comment by Mike-P posted on Self inflicted heart attack, stroke & shock!! at 26/10/2008 - 11:36

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Clarky wrote:
They are an American company called Focusing screen.com

The screen I got from them is called the Nikon F6 but it doesn't seem to be listed on thier site anymore. Maybe you can e-mail them and ask if its still available.

Heres a link

I have never shopped at Teds camera store before as there isn't one close by.
Don't forget to include Vat with that lens. If you ever need something picked up and shipped over to you just ask and I will see what I can do.
Thanks for the link, will take a look.
So this needs tax added or is it included?

If its included I may well take you up on the offer thanks .. depending what the postage costs would be

Comment by Mike-P posted on Self inflicted heart attack, stroke & shock!! at 26/10/2008 - 11:03

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Would be interested to know who supplied it Clarky.

I have been looking at a Australian camera dealer online called Teds camera store, they have the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 in Pentax mount and with the Australian exchange rate as it is the lens works out at under £400 stirling.
Pity they dont ship to Spain

Comment by Mike-P posted on Self inflicted heart attack, stroke & shock!! at 26/10/2008 - 10:23

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Try it past f8 and see if it blacks out.
Mine did, hence the reason it is the drawer now.

Comment by Mike-P posted on Self inflicted heart attack, stroke & shock!! at 26/10/2008 - 07:23

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