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The internal shot counter, obviously I want to make sure its not been overused, only I am allowed to do that
Comment by Mike-P posted on Some information.... at 22/10/2008 - 13:49
I think I am going to have one of the K20Ds, would like to know about the shot counter first though, I am back in the UK in about 5 weeks time for a quick visit so could have it delivered to a friend and pick it up then, will save a bit of postage. How much for a MKII kit lens to go with it Chris?
I am a bit suprised by the price of the ringflash, I presume Sigmas offering will be cheaper and also be P-TTL ?
I am a bit suprised by the price of the ringflash, I presume Sigmas offering will be cheaper and also be P-TTL ?
Comment by Mike-P posted on Some information.... at 22/10/2008 - 13:36
You can also go through Quidco for another 6% cashback
Comment by Mike-P posted on Possible misprice Jessops Pentax 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DA ED Lens at 22/10/2008 - 12:19
ttk wrote:
On monopod and Tripod shake reduction should be OFF,
I was always under the impression that it should be switched on when using a monopod due to the fact you will still get some operator movement when using one.On monopod and Tripod shake reduction should be OFF,
Comment by Mike-P posted on Image quality with K200D at 21/10/2008 - 14:47
Oh c**p, that throws a spanner in the works.
I was planning on buying a Sigma 100-300mm f4 up until that happened.
How much for delivery to Spain on the K20D Chris?
Oh, are the shot counters reset to zero when they are refurbished?
I was planning on buying a Sigma 100-300mm f4 up until that happened.
How much for delivery to Spain on the K20D Chris?
Oh, are the shot counters reset to zero when they are refurbished?
Comment by Mike-P posted on Some information.... at 21/10/2008 - 14:07
Mannesty wrote:
Mike,
To get greater DOF there are only three variables and one mission, use a smaller aperture:-
Yes I knew this, what I was trying to say is that when I do macro I normally stick at around f13/f16 which 9/10 times gives me the subject in full focus but sometimes makes the picture look a bit flat.Mike,
To get greater DOF there are only three variables and one mission, use a smaller aperture:-
Now I am experimenting with DOF to try and give them a lift so to speak.
I have found in the menu a display setting that shows either a preview shot or dof through the viewfinder when I use the preview switch but when I set it to dof all it does is darkens the whole display as I use a slower aperture, it doesn't seem to actually give me much tbh.
Comment by Mike-P posted on A little bee from this morning at 21/10/2008 - 13:37
If I was in the UK right now I would be into Jessops as fast as possible with my credit card to buy 40 or so.
Stick them on EBay at £75 each buy it now, brand new with warranty and allow international buyers, they would sell all day long.
Allowing for ebay and paypal charges (plus making a bit on postage) you should make £20 on each one.
That would just about cover a Pentax DA* 60-250mm f4
Edit: Still cant spell.
Stick them on EBay at £75 each buy it now, brand new with warranty and allow international buyers, they would sell all day long.
Allowing for ebay and paypal charges (plus making a bit on postage) you should make £20 on each one.
That would just about cover a Pentax DA* 60-250mm f4
Edit: Still cant spell.
Comment by Mike-P posted on Possible misprice Jessops Pentax 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DA ED Lens at 21/10/2008 - 13:29
Unlocker wrote:
Perfect for portraits, double the battery life (spare is always in the body), stores a spare SD card, stores the IR remote, balances better with long lenses and gives your little finger something to grip onto!
Plus it's also weather sealed, and when you have a grip, DA*50-135 and flashgun all good to go, it does seem to get you into more places, and get you more respect!
When you want a light kit, take it off!
It was the first accessory I bought for my K10, and the one I would have the most problem trying to live without. The camera just feels plain weird without it!
Dive in, you won't regret it!
The grip arrived this morning and everything is fine.Mike-P wrote:
Everytime someone advertises a grip for the K10D I try to justify to myself why I should buy it ..... hmmmmmm
What's to justify!?!?Everytime someone advertises a grip for the K10D I try to justify to myself why I should buy it ..... hmmmmmm
Perfect for portraits, double the battery life (spare is always in the body), stores a spare SD card, stores the IR remote, balances better with long lenses and gives your little finger something to grip onto!
Plus it's also weather sealed, and when you have a grip, DA*50-135 and flashgun all good to go, it does seem to get you into more places, and get you more respect!
When you want a light kit, take it off!
It was the first accessory I bought for my K10, and the one I would have the most problem trying to live without. The camera just feels plain weird without it!
Dive in, you won't regret it!
Must say the camera does feel much better to hold with it on, quite suprising really.
My main macro lens is made 100% of metal and weighs a ton but with the grip on it balances so much better.
Comment by Mike-P posted on Moving Camera Brand Sale - K10d Body/Pentax Lenses etc at 21/10/2008 - 12:56
beachboy2 wrote:
Nice shots but would be better if you inverted them I think.
cheers
bb2
I tried that but they looked a little strange to me, maybe that was because I know how they were taken though.Nice shots but would be better if you inverted them I think.
cheers
bb2
Comment by Mike-P posted on A little bee from this morning at 21/10/2008 - 11:11
Vivitar 100mm (kiron) f2.8 mf macro lens with AF360 flash.
Minimal cropping just to tidy up a bit.
After doing a lot of macro and just trying to get closer I am now attempting to get more DOF in my pics.
Minimal cropping just to tidy up a bit.
After doing a lot of macro and just trying to get closer I am now attempting to get more DOF in my pics.
Comment by Mike-P posted on A little bee from this morning at 21/10/2008 - 10:30
