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The file number on my K10D is over 8500 and I only bought it in July! I did spend three weeks on the continent visiting places like Paris, Munich and Venice in that time though.

Comment by niblue posted on How many keepers do you get, on average? at 26/08/2007 - 15:53

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I'd 2nd the option of pbase - it's not 100% reliable but it's generally pretty good.

Comment by niblue posted on Discussion: Weekly Competition #8: Reflection at 27/08/2007 - 14:51

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One point I was trying to make in my post though was that macro photography doesn't have to be expensive. The lens I used cost £50.00 and the Raynox adapter was £30.00 My SMCP-FA 100mm 1:2.8 macro lens was nearly £400.00 . . . and tubes another £40 . . . and bellows . . . etc.
Even dedicated macro lenses aren't necessarily expensive - I've been using an old 55mm F2.8 Vivitar that goes to 1:1 and only cost about £20 on Ebay - I've been quite impressed with it optically as well, even wide open.

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Comment by niblue posted on Macro photography setups at 04/09/2007 - 17:53

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If it's a Canon FD mount then it won't fit on the K10D. If it's an M42 with Canon adaptor (unlikely) then it'd fit with an M42 to K mount adaptor.

The lens has a pretty good reputation however if you're interested in macro primarily then a dedicated macro lens is likely to be significantly better. I've been using an old Vivitar 55mm F2.8 macro in Pentax K mount that I got from EBay cheap and the results have been quite decent.

Comment by niblue posted on Can I use this lens for macro at 26/08/2007 - 11:22

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Wi-fi, connecting the new Pentax-Mac camera
God forbid - we'd be paying Leica prices!

Comment by niblue posted on A lot to loose if one goes wrong !! at 25/08/2007 - 15:21

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Is it normal for the 16-45 to slightly wobbly at the front? When you grab the front end of it you can slightly move it about a bit, I didn't really notice it before.
Mine does the same so I doubt there is anything wrong with yours.

Comment by niblue posted on 16-45 construction at 25/08/2007 - 11:02

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He never had to replace his Nikon or Olympus lenses though, so I suppose that tells us something.
Perhaps it tells us that the Tamron was so much better than his Nikon on Olympus lenses that he never used them...

Comment by niblue posted on Tamron sp AF 90mm 2.5 Macro at 25/08/2007 - 11:04

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I was actually tracking that item but the reason I didn't bid was because I couldn't find any information on the AF F2.5 version.

They've got a good reputation for macro lenses though so I'd expect it'll perform well.

Comment by niblue posted on Tamron sp AF 90mm 2.5 Macro at 25/08/2007 - 09:28

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The only one I can comment on is the SMC Pentax FA 100-300mm 4.7-5.8 and I'd recommend giving that one a miss.

Comment by niblue posted on Old & New Lens for Pentax at 25/08/2007 - 09:30

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I think there was some non bashing, usefull discussion on the thread, that could've been left, but recognize and respect the moderators decsision to remove.

Best call was made, under the circumstances.
Tend to agree, despite being one (of several) folks who'd posted in an non-controversial way on the thread.

Comment by niblue posted on Im almost off and away..RANT! at 26/08/2007 - 15:55

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