Not necessarily that odd Clarky. A lot of rechargeable will initially have a voltage somewhat higher than nominal when freshly charged. For example my model radio control transmitter is powered by 8 NiMH cells, nominally 9.6V. When I first switch on, it is not unusual to see 11.2V.

Thanks John.

Subject is on our mantelpiece so hopefully fairly stationary.

Shots taken using the remote, but I'll have a go with with the two second delay to obviate mirror reaction.

The tripod - - it is a throwback to my OM1 days. I've been measuring up the chimney to see which Manfrottos would fit down it.

The DA* seems to do fine when used for aircraft.

Don't you just HATE it when your camera does that!

More seriously, if something sticks and you can hear a whistling noise, there is a good chance the electronics is unhappy It needs to be turned off quickly (and the batteries removed if the switch does not stop the noise) before further damage is done, especially if you have rechargeables.

Um that would have been a good idea John - wouldn't it?

DFA 100

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DA*300

[IMG]http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc222/Oggy3323/Flower300.jpg[/IMG]

---or if it still works - Start>run>winver - a lot safer than regedit.

There may well be some useful information for those contemplating moving from something other than Vista.

Another question I am having difficulty with. What is required for an upgrade version rather than the full? I am running XP upgrade version which I have a full version of 98 to validate.

"On the track"---

That was an ideal I frequently found myself striving for.

Having recently bought a DFA 100 2.8 macro I was immediately impressed with the results. They struck me as sharp. This evening I was experimenting and got rather a shock. I took a picture with the 100, then moved the tripod back and took a similar picture with my beloved DA* 300. Both shots were taken with the lenses wide open and the 100 produced a significantly sharper image.

this leaves me with two questions -

1/. What would others have expected?

2/. Should I be comparing both lenses fully open, or at F4 (their largest common aperture)?

Any thoughts appreciated.

Sorry Barrie - I was never shown one.

One point about prop blur - for a given prop rpm and exposure time, you will get most blur when you are directly in front of the prop dropping to a minimum when directly alongside the prop.

---or are in fine pitch to give the maximum acceleration should a go-around be necessary (analogous to being in low gear.

Bad luck Neil.

I was going down this route recently and asked the same question here.

I then found that all the interesting Samsung lenses (12-24, 100 Macro etc) seem to be drying up.

Hope you find one.