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Comment by mph555l posted on A short guide to ebay euphemisms. at 10/02/2010 - 09:37
I originally purchased a M40 2.8 from eBay out of curiosity rather than anything else. I figured if I found it too small or fiddly I could always sell it on for about the same price I purchased it for. I have found I really enjoy using it on a ME Super and am definitely going to keep it. It is a little gem.
No handling issues either and I can assure you I do have big bunches of bananas for fingers !
Cheers,
/Ian
No handling issues either and I can assure you I do have big bunches of bananas for fingers !
Cheers,
/Ian
Comment by mph555l posted on Pentax-M 40mm 2.8 pancake lens at 10/02/2010 - 08:54
1, Another vote for the SDM converter.
2, Another vote for firmware updates for older DSLRs.
Cheers,
/Ian
2, Another vote for firmware updates for older DSLRs.
Cheers,
/Ian
Comment by mph555l posted on The Realistic Wants List at 09/02/2010 - 09:05
I used to use the A 24-50 a lot on film, where I was very happy with its performance. That said, I really can't see what advantages it would give you on the K7 over the kit 18-55, which for the money is a great lens.
Best Regards,
/Ian
Best Regards,
/Ian
Comment by mph555l posted on PENTAX-A 24-50mm f4 Zoom Lens at 09/02/2010 - 08:42
What a monster. Have you ever tried taking some photos of the moon with it ?
Best Regards,
/Ian
Best Regards,
/Ian
Comment by mph555l posted on Pentax 2000/13.5 Reflex at 08/02/2010 - 09:42
As a sweeping generalisation I would say most recent remakes of earlier classics.
Cheers,
/Ian
Cheers,
/Ian
Comment by mph555l posted on Top ten films at 05/02/2010 - 11:53
I think all my favourite films have been included on other peoples lists with the exception of "This is Spinal Tap". I've seen it 100 times and it still makes me laugh.
/Ian
/Ian
Comment by mph555l posted on Top ten films at 04/02/2010 - 07:52
The tiny Pentax 110 SLR has been mentioned a few times in other posts, so I thought I'd ask if anyone is still actually using them ?
What is the availably of 110 film these days, and where can you get it processed ?
The reason I ask is these cameras go for peanuts on ebay now, so I thought I might keep an eye open for a nice looking one. I might like to run the very occasional film though it too.
Cheers,
/Ian
What is the availably of 110 film these days, and where can you get it processed ?
The reason I ask is these cameras go for peanuts on ebay now, so I thought I might keep an eye open for a nice looking one. I might like to run the very occasional film though it too.
Cheers,
/Ian
Comment by mph555l posted on Pentax 110 at 02/02/2010 - 14:40
So what item in you kit gets the least use, but would be one of the last things you would contemplate parting with ?
For me perhaps my 400mm lens, I only use it for taking the odd photo of the moon, but I know I would regret it if I sold it. Anyone else out there find they only use their longest lenses (and perhaps most expensive glass) least of all ?
Cheers,
/Ian
For me perhaps my 400mm lens, I only use it for taking the odd photo of the moon, but I know I would regret it if I sold it. Anyone else out there find they only use their longest lenses (and perhaps most expensive glass) least of all ?
Cheers,
/Ian
Comment by mph555l posted on Least used, but difficult to part with ? at 30/01/2010 - 14:51
/Ian