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Comment by Oggy posted on Cold innit? at 02/12/2010 - 09:34
We got about a foot last night. No trains or buses and work looks doubtful.
Comment by Oggy posted on Cold innit? at 02/12/2010 - 08:01
George Lazarette wrote:
...1 A third body in the line-up.
G
Which bodies stay and which go?...1 A third body in the line-up.
G
At the moment A number of shops are showing Kx, Kr, K7 and K5. I assume this is a transitional state.
Comment by Oggy posted on HOYA announces strong sales, net profit at 01/12/2010 - 21:16
The blue smoke is to confirm that the battery is not flat.
Comment by Oggy posted on Another pointless thread at 01/12/2010 - 21:13
Sorry Steve - no. A year ago that was the case, but both have been revised so they both have HSM. Both now have image stabilisation as well.
I think Mike and I have come to the conclusion that there is not much to choose between them at the long end.
I think Mike and I have come to the conclusion that there is not much to choose between them at the long end.
Comment by Oggy posted on Which lenny to pick!!! at 01/12/2010 - 21:04
Just seen Mikes post. The 150-500 focusses faster on my K20 than my Pentax lenses (SDM or screw) It is HSM though. Mike - is your Bigma screw? I believe the newer ones are HSM so they might be faster. Worth a little investigation.
Comment by Oggy posted on Which lenny to pick!!! at 01/12/2010 - 20:36
Sorry Steve.
The big Sigmas are indeed light hungry and the truth is that whether it's F6.3 or F6.7, at 500mm, neither will produce a great picture. I get decent results at a maximum of F8, and good results at F9 or smaller.
The advantage of the 150-500 if you do not need 50mm is that it is substantially cheaper. Still a beast though.
One of the nice things about big Sigmas is that the tripod collar doubles as a substantial carrying handle which makes it easier to carry.
The big Sigmas are indeed light hungry and the truth is that whether it's F6.3 or F6.7, at 500mm, neither will produce a great picture. I get decent results at a maximum of F8, and good results at F9 or smaller.
The advantage of the 150-500 if you do not need 50mm is that it is substantially cheaper. Still a beast though.
One of the nice things about big Sigmas is that the tripod collar doubles as a substantial carrying handle which makes it easier to carry.
Comment by Oggy posted on Which lenny to pick!!! at 01/12/2010 - 20:32
Hardgravity wrote:
She passed with flying colours thank you!
From the Punto on all FIATs have galvanised bodies so don't rust away like the old Mirafioris and their ilk.
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I live with two Ducati 900SSs. One is the original 1976 model which is a complete mare to live with, and the other is a 1992 model. It's a lot easier but still has a sense of humour and requires one of the owner.She passed with flying colours thank you!
From the Punto on all FIATs have galvanised bodies so don't rust away like the old Mirafioris and their ilk.
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Every Italian vehicle I have met has been a character - it's one or their appeals.
(My ten year old Ford has never failed an MOT.)
Comment by Oggy posted on Another pointless thread at 01/12/2010 - 20:22
Very good news. It seemed to me that Pentax had been in the doldrums for a while, but now with good new products they seem to be resurgent.
Comment by Oggy posted on HOYA announces strong sales, net profit at 01/12/2010 - 20:12
Indeed so Galoot. Thanks for posting.
Comment by Oggy posted on One or two stunners here, at 01/12/2010 - 20:10
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