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Comment by Mongoose posted on SMC K 135mm 2.5 at 07/08/2009 - 13:14
It all interlinks beautifully, but it takes ages to grasp the complexities of it all.
As John says though, takes a while to get your head around, I'm half way through a PhD in X-Ray Optics and I haven't got it all sorted in my head yet!
We're all learning, it's just some of us are further along than others.
Comment by Mongoose posted on Help understanding technicalities of Macro lenses at 01/08/2009 - 15:30
I imagine it would make a good "traveling light" walking around pair with the 12-24, even if that combination does initially seem unusual since you're paring one of the best lenses in any mount (12-24) with an all purpose high ratio zoom.
Comment by Mongoose posted on Help required from those with knowledge of fa/faj lenses at 01/08/2009 - 15:02
Over time the NiMHs are almost certainly cheaper, but the Lithiums last so long and have a 10 year shelf life so you can stock up with spares and not worry about them.
Comment by Mongoose posted on Energizer Lithium Advanced Batteries at 01/08/2009 - 14:58
Steve is right in that the 80-320 is a better lens but you'd have to find one first.
Comment by Mongoose posted on Help required from those with knowledge of fa/faj lenses at 01/08/2009 - 09:25
to do in camera B&W properly would need a way to change the filter in front of the sensor.
The resolution will increase with 3X for red and blue colours and 2X for green when doing that.
You could still shoot colour if you like with the help of filters.
So first you place a red filter and take a photo, then a blue and a green one, you could even use more I believe but that's enough to get an accurate colour image in the end.
Not usefull for portrait but it can be used for product shots and maybe landscapes.
You will end up with a sharper photo this way then with a Bayer array.
Comment by Mongoose posted on Should Pentax Produce a Minimal Digital SLR at 29/07/2009 - 09:39
Comment by Mongoose posted on BonBons (Candies) at 28/07/2009 - 17:03
I use the hood on my Tamron 300 and there it certainly makes a difference, but very rarely does it prove necessary on my Pentax lenses
Comment by Mongoose posted on Are you PENTAX MAN ? at 28/07/2009 - 16:58
Hoods on Pentaxes are for protection IMO. Oh and to stop the other brands getting too jealous of SMC of course.
Comment by Mongoose posted on Are you PENTAX MAN ? at 28/07/2009 - 13:41
