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If you're planning to include the A* primes then it's going to be a long and expensive hunt!
Comment by niblue posted on Pentax A smc 100mm 2.8 at 22/09/2007 - 15:25
Can't vouch for the seller (although they have 100% feedback with a 414 rating) but there is a DA 16-45 F4 listed by a US seller on Ebay (item 320161590690) with a buy-it-now price of $250 US (£124) and $24 shipment to the UK.
I was tempted to buy it myself and re-sell it here in the UK (as I've got one already) however I thought I'd do the decent think and bring it to the forums attention in case anyone is interested.
Regards
Steve
I was tempted to buy it myself and re-sell it here in the UK (as I've got one already) however I thought I'd do the decent think and bring it to the forums attention in case anyone is interested.
Regards
Steve
Comment by niblue posted on Cheap DA 16-45 F4? at 23/09/2007 - 09:53
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I do have a query with it though. How do you get it too remain shooting Raw without having to press the button each time The only menu reference i could find allows it to remain shooting raw but it also duplicates each shot with a jpeg Silly setting if you ask me
Press menu then scroll down to file format - the options for it are Raw, JPG and Raw+I do have a query with it though. How do you get it too remain shooting Raw without having to press the button each time The only menu reference i could find allows it to remain shooting raw but it also duplicates each shot with a jpeg Silly setting if you ask me
Comment by niblue posted on K10 has landed at 22/09/2007 - 15:43
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I didnt get a manual with it as it was lost by its former owner but it should'nt take too long to work it all out. And i will print a manual off at work next week
I haven't even opened the manual for my K10D so I'm not sure you'll need it.I didnt get a manual with it as it was lost by its former owner but it should'nt take too long to work it all out. And i will print a manual off at work next week
Comment by niblue posted on K10 has landed at 21/09/2007 - 13:26
Were MX's not used in an Everest expedition?
Comment by niblue posted on Everest Extreme Expedition at 23/09/2007 - 13:36
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I was going to get the Slingshot, however I understand it is easy to dump your kit out of it if not very careful !!
You'd have to be pretty careless to let that happen - if you return the bag to your back without zipping up the compartment then stuff might fall out but it's no more likely with any other bag. I was going to get the Slingshot, however I understand it is easy to dump your kit out of it if not very careful !!
After an incident 10 or so years ago where my beloved FA* 85 fell out of my rucksack and bounced along a marble floor I've tended to take a fair amount of care...!
Comment by niblue posted on The Slingshot Bags at 05/10/2007 - 08:54
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I've successfully used mine with a lightweight tripod (Manfrotto 785B)
Sorry for the thread hijack but how do you find the 758B with a DSLR? I'm in the market for a lightweight/compact tripod for hillwalking etc. and having picked one up in the shop I thought it could be useful.I've successfully used mine with a lightweight tripod (Manfrotto 785B)
Comment by niblue posted on The Slingshot Bags at 28/09/2007 - 17:00
I use the 200 as well and normally contains the following:
K10D, Sigma 10-20, Pentax 10-17, Pentax 16-45 (usually this or the Sigma will be on-camera), Tokina 80-200 F2.8, Cosina 100mm macro, 2x TC, AF360FGZ flash, Cokin D filter system with a couple of ND grads, 77mm polariser, several SD cards. I also usually have a windshirt (which is also showerproof) and overtrousers (both Montane Featherlights which pack down really small) in the top compartment along with the flash and my wallet & mobile phone. Sometimes I also squeeze in a set of mini binoculars but that's the 200 really at it's capacity. The 80-200 F2.8 is quite a big lens and you'll be struggling to fit anything longer in (with the 2x TC fitted it's too long).
Occasionally I carry a lighter system (K10D, Sigma 10-20, Pentax 16-45, Sigma 70-300, AF360FGZ) which is quite similar to your set-up and there is loads of room for that plus the bag feels quite light.
I've cycled with mine of one or twice and it was ok.
I'd agree with Matt that for your system the 200 would be the best option.
Regards
Steve
K10D, Sigma 10-20, Pentax 10-17, Pentax 16-45 (usually this or the Sigma will be on-camera), Tokina 80-200 F2.8, Cosina 100mm macro, 2x TC, AF360FGZ flash, Cokin D filter system with a couple of ND grads, 77mm polariser, several SD cards. I also usually have a windshirt (which is also showerproof) and overtrousers (both Montane Featherlights which pack down really small) in the top compartment along with the flash and my wallet & mobile phone. Sometimes I also squeeze in a set of mini binoculars but that's the 200 really at it's capacity. The 80-200 F2.8 is quite a big lens and you'll be struggling to fit anything longer in (with the 2x TC fitted it's too long).
Occasionally I carry a lighter system (K10D, Sigma 10-20, Pentax 16-45, Sigma 70-300, AF360FGZ) which is quite similar to your set-up and there is loads of room for that plus the bag feels quite light.
I've cycled with mine of one or twice and it was ok.
I'd agree with Matt that for your system the 200 would be the best option.
Regards
Steve
Comment by niblue posted on The Slingshot Bags at 21/09/2007 - 08:53
Almost forgot my local castle!
Edinburgh castle during the 2007 Military Tattoo. K10D, DA 16-45 F4, ISO800, handheld
Edinburgh castle during the 2007 Military Tattoo. K10D, DA 16-45 F4, ISO800, handheld
Comment by niblue posted on Scottish Castles at 22/09/2007 - 18:51
Daniel - very nice shot. Velvia always looks lovely in that type of night image.
Comment by niblue posted on Scottish Castles at 21/09/2007 - 12:44
