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Certain photogallery software (and also some of the hosted-gallery sites?) display images in Flash players rather than embedding the JPEG file itself. While this isn't (as far as I know) an obstacle to the determined copyright infringer, and annoys the monitor-calibration crowd, it does at least provide an obstacle to the casual 'copy and paste' idiot submitting your photos to microstock.
Comment by MrCynical posted on Protecting your pictures online (Flickr etc) at 28/10/2010 - 13:40
There is a website which will calculate the duty/import VAT you're likely to be charged:
http://www.dutycalculator.com/calculation/
(their motivation is that they offer an importing service)
Of course Royal Mail will then charge about £8 on top of that for opening your parcel without your permission.
http://www.dutycalculator.com/calculation/
(their motivation is that they offer an importing service)
Of course Royal Mail will then charge about £8 on top of that for opening your parcel without your permission.
Comment by MrCynical posted on Catzeye Focusing Screen delivery/cutms question.. at 27/10/2010 - 12:40
If you're looking for a "wow" factor then the best option for you is a Sigma 10-20. It'll bring a whole new perspective to your photography, not just for "getting it all in" as Ken Rockwell puts it but for showing your subject within a greater view of its surroundings. It is, however, likely to be more than your $300 budget.
PS: If you're interested in the 10-20 get the old one (f4-5.6). It's cheaper and better than the new one (f3.5).
PS: If you're interested in the 10-20 get the old one (f4-5.6). It's cheaper and better than the new one (f3.5).
Comment by MrCynical posted on Which lens next? at 27/10/2010 - 12:37
One thing to bear in mind is that the non-sport photos were all taken with a DA*16-50 which (when the SDM's not on strike) is a lovely lens. Also, I'm not overwhelmed by the focus accuracy on 1, 2 & 5 ('perfect focus' is on the bloke's tie, the bride's veil and the sign respectively, rather than the faces) but this could be due to any combination of camera, lens, photographer, and subject movement.
Comment by MrCynical posted on Doubts about the K-5 ?? at 27/10/2010 - 12:21
Paint.net is extremely user friendly, and also seems to have a fair selection of tools (I don't have PSE so can't compare the two). The only thing I'm conscious of it not having is a RAW converter: this doesn't matter to me as I use Lightroom, but it might matter to others.
Comment by MrCynical posted on Recommend an alternative to Photoshp Elements at 27/10/2010 - 12:17
Anvh wrote:
I've an question about the rules.
Who is going to apply them?
The "only those with PM status can post" one is impossible, unless we suddenly switch to modern forum software. Still the forum itself is a good idea - especially if it comes with the proviso (I assume inherent) that it is the only place for posting such deals proactively. That way those who want such things have them, and those who don't can avoid having the other forums cluttered.I've an question about the rules.
Who is going to apply them?
Comment by MrCynical posted on Vote on having a new ‘Leads to Deals’ Section at 25/10/2010 - 21:20
mowog wrote:
Here are some of the lenses brands that qualify for entry... As long as they cost under a tenner.(...) Helios
To be fair, only the 135mm Helioses should qualify (made by a Japanese company which licensed the Helios brand - I read Cosina somewhere but don't take that as gospel). The others (44 series and I think my 77-M-4 as well) are Zeiss Biotar clones made in the USSR.Here are some of the lenses brands that qualify for entry... As long as they cost under a tenner.(...) Helios
Comment by MrCynical posted on The ten quid lens thread. at 25/10/2010 - 21:17
Anvh wrote:
Be advice though.
Macro and zooms doesn't mean 1:1 or 1:2 focusing you get with prime Macro lenses.
Macro with zooms mean they are close focusing and some companies are quite lose with that term so check how close it can focus before you buy one for that.
The new Sigma 17-70 (the OS one) is apparently a maximum of 1:2.7 - IIRC there are some zooms which will go to 1:2, but not manyBe advice though.
Macro and zooms doesn't mean 1:1 or 1:2 focusing you get with prime Macro lenses.
Macro with zooms mean they are close focusing and some companies are quite lose with that term so check how close it can focus before you buy one for that.
Comment by MrCynical posted on 17-50 f2.8 & flash to replace 50mm f1.7? at 25/10/2010 - 12:41
thoughton wrote:
PS the Sigma 17-70 is a well regarded lens, aperture is f2.8-f4 (or 4.5?). There is also a new OS (optical stabilisation) version.
The old one is f2.8-f4.5, and the new OS one is f2.8-f4PS the Sigma 17-70 is a well regarded lens, aperture is f2.8-f4 (or 4.5?). There is also a new OS (optical stabilisation) version.
dinneenp wrote:
A lot of macro shots are done at f8, f11, or even smaller so the maximum aperture isn't quite as important for macro as it is for general shooting.Smeggypants wrote:
The Sigma 17-70 is macro.
bit it's f4 isn't it?The Sigma 17-70 is macro.
Comment by MrCynical posted on 17-50 f2.8 & flash to replace 50mm f1.7? at 25/10/2010 - 12:34
