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Comment by paullucas posted on The Red Arrows at 18/07/2009 - 01:41
I have the Sigma 17-70 and I use it so often. It is permanently on one of my cameras when I shoot a wedding. I also use the Sigma 28-300 hyperzoom. Granted, it's not the fastest of lenses but the range is fantastic!
Paul
Paul
Comment by paullucas posted on Jack of all trades at 17/07/2009 - 11:26
Ahhhh if you have never tried film then you are missing out
I, and many, many others learnt on SLR's and it was probably the best way to learn your way around a camera. To actually see how a camera worked.
Rather than popping a memory card into your computer, you had to develop it yourself (if you had the facilities to do that). It was that lovely smell of chemicals, probably that is what has buggered my sense of smell up!
I really would go on ebay and pick up a cheap Pentax SLR and give it a go.
Paul
I, and many, many others learnt on SLR's and it was probably the best way to learn your way around a camera. To actually see how a camera worked.
Rather than popping a memory card into your computer, you had to develop it yourself (if you had the facilities to do that). It was that lovely smell of chemicals, probably that is what has buggered my sense of smell up!
I really would go on ebay and pick up a cheap Pentax SLR and give it a go.
Paul
Comment by paullucas posted on WANTED : Pentax Film Camera free at 16/07/2009 - 21:30
loskeran wrote:
Lets get back to what we do best (Taking the micky out of Jessops)etc
Hmmm you saying that, I had a good time in Jessops the other day trying out cameras. The sales assistant had no idea what to do with the camera I selected (no camera brands being mentioned here).Lets get back to what we do best (Taking the micky out of Jessops)etc
I just wish that they had a K-7 there as well so I could have a good look and comparison....leaving that there for obvious reasons
Paul
Comment by paullucas posted on K20D versus Nikon D300 at 16/07/2009 - 12:38
gartmore wrote:
My point is that poorly formed sentences, bad or lacking punctuation and bad spelling all lead to misunderstanding and ill-feeling.
Ken
Kenaminstar wrote:
[quote:3496ace15f="smc"]
But what do I know about understanding english language?
After all I am just someone with an imperfect grasp of the understanding and use of the English language whose language skills were obtained in a humble British educational system
Please be assured that you were not in my mind when I posted my remark alluding to sloppy use of language, Amin. If you look back it was Cloudhunter who, by association, accused you of that![quote:3496ace15f="smc"]
But what do I know about understanding english language?
After all I am just someone with an imperfect grasp of the understanding and use of the English language whose language skills were obtained in a humble British educational system
My point is that poorly formed sentences, bad or lacking punctuation and bad spelling all lead to misunderstanding and ill-feeling.
Ken
I think that when people type angry, spelling and gramma go to pot and it comes across as bad use of the English language.
I am slightly dyslexic (stupid word really as it's a bugger to spell if you haven't got it, let alone if you have) and most of my posts have to be read and edited before I send them out.
This post has or had gotten silly and things were said that people didn't mean, I for one am guilty of that.
I think it's time this most stupid of threads was put to bed and tucked up with some Horlicks.
Paul
Comment by paullucas posted on K20D versus Nikon D300 at 16/07/2009 - 12:36
loskeran wrote:
Tell me about it Quote:
Sorry, a little of subject there
Thank goodness for thatSorry, a little of subject there
Comment by paullucas posted on K20D versus Nikon D300 at 16/07/2009 - 12:28
aminstar wrote:
And pardon my ignorance with all these models that I do not understand much, but you mean with this camera I will be able to attach a small range pentax lens and use it? So its not like one of those film cameras that are point and shoot? .
And it has some manual settings that I can input etc?
I am jumping off my chair here
do you want to PM me letting me know how much you want for it?
Hahahahaha that's so funnyloskeran wrote:
Hi Amin, If you want to try a film camera, I have a Pentax MZ 30 body you can have.
Richard, are you serious? Hi Amin, If you want to try a film camera, I have a Pentax MZ 30 body you can have.
And pardon my ignorance with all these models that I do not understand much, but you mean with this camera I will be able to attach a small range pentax lens and use it? So its not like one of those film cameras that are point and shoot? .
And it has some manual settings that I can input etc?
I am jumping off my chair here
do you want to PM me letting me know how much you want for it?
Ahhhh the MZ 30..I had that and the MZ50
Amin, you can shove more or less any lens on there (I said more or less, not counting the digital lenses).
You can pick them up from ebay if you really want one...try it first then look
Paul
Comment by paullucas posted on K20D versus Nikon D300 at 16/07/2009 - 12:26
loskeran wrote:
It sure does Paul, I still have one or two ,but they just gather dust these days, but i did check on them the other day and the light meters/shutters still work
It sure does Paul, I still have one or two ,but they just gather dust these days, but i did check on them the other day and the light meters/shutters still work
aminstar wrote:
Reading the way you describe these fantastic oldies with so much nostalgic feelings just makes me want to go and get my hands on one and try it .
May be I will and then it will give me that bridging feeling that will help me more even appreciate what already is a great and absorbing hobby of mine
I have often said to my wife that I would like to get a film camera again, (I sold them all when I went digital, I know, very silly), she cannot for the life of her understand that.Reading the way you describe these fantastic oldies with so much nostalgic feelings just makes me want to go and get my hands on one and try it .
May be I will and then it will give me that bridging feeling that will help me more even appreciate what already is a great and absorbing hobby of mine
I am constantly "Looking" for an F3 (sorry Nikon again) or an F5/F6 but I can never really find one. I loved the smell of the chamicals. I worked at a college and had all the darkrooms to myself in the holidays. Those were the days.
People who are new to photography have missed out on all that great stuff. There is no way as much fun nowadays. Taking your card out and putting it in a slot then printing a photograph after dodging and burning on a computer program. Really takes the fun out of it....Time moves on, at least we have the memories though
Paul
Sorry, a little of subject there
Comment by paullucas posted on K20D versus Nikon D300 at 16/07/2009 - 12:23
smc wrote:
You should be on stage hahahaha
I think we have split the hair three ways here:Cloudhunter wrote:
My understanding is simply that some people think and feel that they will be better served by a different model or system. What is their priority in the feature list will be more satisfied by either upgrading within the same system or changing systems. I am sure they would be sacrificing certain aspects but that's how their priority list is. I did not read anywhere anything which mentions that their changing would provide them with a perfect solution. I did read however being mentioned that it would suit their needs, that's totally different from my understanding.
But what do I know about understanding english language?
After all I am just someone with an imperfect grasp of the understanding and use of the English language whose language skills were obtained in a humble British educational system
Aminstar stop please, im choking here! aminstar wrote:
[quote:3496ace15f="smc"]Agreed: there pluses and minuses for everything. the tone of some of the banter here has been that Nikon/Canon/Sony/Hasselblad will provide a perfect solution. they do not, even at the price of a D700. But then what do I know, I still use film.
Nope, I don't think you got that quite well. Sorry but seems you got that wrong, and this is how arguments arise.[quote:3496ace15f="smc"]Agreed: there pluses and minuses for everything. the tone of some of the banter here has been that Nikon/Canon/Sony/Hasselblad will provide a perfect solution. they do not, even at the price of a D700. But then what do I know, I still use film.
My understanding is simply that some people think and feel that they will be better served by a different model or system. What is their priority in the feature list will be more satisfied by either upgrading within the same system or changing systems. I am sure they would be sacrificing certain aspects but that's how their priority list is. I did not read anywhere anything which mentions that their changing would provide them with a perfect solution. I did read however being mentioned that it would suit their needs, that's totally different from my understanding.
But what do I know about understanding english language?
After all I am just someone with an imperfect grasp of the understanding and use of the English language whose language skills were obtained in a humble British educational system
You should be on stage hahahaha
"Grass is greener/perfect solution" users - lots of those.
"Rational/feature for feature" users - lots of those.
"English language" - no idea what you are on about.[/quote]smc, no offence meant here at all, but you are new to this discussion and do not know what Cloudhunter and Amin are referring to. Again, without causing offense, it may be helpful if you read the conversation from the start or from at least page 12 or 13.
You can see I have chilled out from yesterday and I do not wish to get to involved again
Paul annnnnd breathe....the relaxation tapes are working wonders
Comment by paullucas posted on K20D versus Nikon D300 at 16/07/2009 - 12:13
loskeran wrote:
I packed that lark in ages ago, my wife hated the smell of chemicals.
And basically I am a lazy photographer.
I would like even better kit at minimal cost also without so many buttons and menus, remember the days when you looked through the viewfinder and on the side or underneath you had the meter reading and what you were focusing on and nothing else?
I remember that. With my first ever camera, the Praktica MTL 50 with the arrows in the viewfinder. Then the Nikon F3...those were the days.I packed that lark in ages ago, my wife hated the smell of chemicals.
And basically I am a lazy photographer.
I would like even better kit at minimal cost also without so many buttons and menus, remember the days when you looked through the viewfinder and on the side or underneath you had the meter reading and what you were focusing on and nothing else?
Although I also love the flashy lights in todays cameras and the beeping and whirring...well not so much whirring and the numbers flashing at you telling you what is best....hmmm takes the fun out of it a tad doesn't it!
Comment by paullucas posted on K20D versus Nikon D300 at 16/07/2009 - 12:09
The second plane from the top is not in perfect line, tut tut tut!!!
Apart from that Very good shots
You clearly work in a great job
Well done
Paul