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Comment by percy posted on SRS Cyber Monday Deals at 01/12/2014 - 20:06
davidstorm wrote:
As an aside, it has not been necessary to do this on the K-3 and I think I've only done it once or twice on the K-5iis. When I was using a K-x regularly it was affected by dust quite often and the rocket blower was pretty good at shifting it.
Exactly the same for me - never had to do it on the K-3, just once on the K-5, regularly on the K-xAs an aside, it has not been necessary to do this on the K-3 and I think I've only done it once or twice on the K-5iis. When I was using a K-x regularly it was affected by dust quite often and the rocket blower was pretty good at shifting it.
Comment by percy posted on Best air blower for camera? at 30/11/2014 - 22:56
Now sold
Comment by percy posted on FS: Sigma 17-50 F2.8 EX DC at 30/11/2014 - 16:02
Gwyn wrote:
Why not take the K5ii? A couple of batteries and the charger take up little space and weight. If you can run to the 60-250 the IQ is just superb.
I agree - the 60-250 is a great lens with superb image quality, undoubtedly better than the 55-300 - and a great price right now. But if you are hiking bear in mind that it is half as long again and more than twice the weight of the 55-300.Why not take the K5ii? A couple of batteries and the charger take up little space and weight. If you can run to the 60-250 the IQ is just superb.
Comment by percy posted on Travelling at 30/11/2014 - 14:02
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Comment by percy posted on FS: Sigma 17-50 F2.8 EX DC at 30/11/2014 - 13:51
I received this lens in late August (having returned the first one I received because of bad back focussing - this one is fine) as a fast general purpose lens to take on a recent holiday to Hong Kong & Macau, suitable for night time usage in these cities.
As you would expect for a lens that is just over 3 months old it is in perfectly good condition and working order, and has had the majority of it's use during that holiday.
It comes with all paperwork etc. as supplied from new.
I've decided to sell not because of any problems with the lens, but I think on any similar trips in the future I'll probably take my 'limited' lenses instead.
Asking price (considering age and condition) including UK delivery is £240
(My internet connection is currently down, so I may not be able to reply straight away if anybody has any queries.)
As you would expect for a lens that is just over 3 months old it is in perfectly good condition and working order, and has had the majority of it's use during that holiday.
It comes with all paperwork etc. as supplied from new.
I've decided to sell not because of any problems with the lens, but I think on any similar trips in the future I'll probably take my 'limited' lenses instead.
Asking price (considering age and condition) including UK delivery is £240
(My internet connection is currently down, so I may not be able to reply straight away if anybody has any queries.)
Comment by percy posted on FS: Sigma 17-50 F2.8 EX DC at 30/11/2014 - 11:03
davidstorm wrote:
It shouldn't be a problem using a Giottos Rocket blower, I've used mine many times with no issues. Remember to hold the camera facing downwards when you use the blower and you won't introduce more dust. I also change lenses very frequently and always hold the camera downwards when doing so. I don't have problems with dust on the sensor.
+1It shouldn't be a problem using a Giottos Rocket blower, I've used mine many times with no issues. Remember to hold the camera facing downwards when you use the blower and you won't introduce more dust. I also change lenses very frequently and always hold the camera downwards when doing so. I don't have problems with dust on the sensor.
I've only occasionally had a problem with dust, but using a blower with care and in a clean environment has only ever improved things, not exacerbated the problem.
But of course prevention is better than cure
Comment by percy posted on Best air blower for camera? at 29/11/2014 - 22:39
I wouldn't worry too much about getting dust inside the camera. It's pretty much inevitable that it will get in sooner or later. Most of the time it causes no problem and goes unnoticed (although it can be a bit irritating if it's visible in the viewfinder). The sensor can be cleaned easily enough either with a blower, or for more stubborn dust or marks sensor swabs are available.
A DSLR is designed to be able to change lenses as needed. If you are sensible about it and try to avoid changing in dusty/windy conditions then you should be ok. So just go out, use it and enjoy it without worrying about it
A DSLR is designed to be able to change lenses as needed. If you are sensible about it and try to avoid changing in dusty/windy conditions then you should be ok. So just go out, use it and enjoy it without worrying about it
Comment by percy posted on Best air blower for camera? at 29/11/2014 - 18:48
swarf wrote:
Even better than one of these is a can of Air Duster spray if used properly (e.g. Kenro Kenair, or similar - I use the 5 Star Air Duster), but you need to make sure that you always follow the instructions and keep the can upright in use and give it a couple of 'puffs' before using it on your camera or lens.
Phil
Just a word of caution - If you do use this kind of product make sure you get a reputable one that is designed for camera equipment. A general use air duster will almost certainly spray some water droplets. Even better than one of these is a can of Air Duster spray if used properly (e.g. Kenro Kenair, or similar - I use the 5 Star Air Duster), but you need to make sure that you always follow the instructions and keep the can upright in use and give it a couple of 'puffs' before using it on your camera or lens.
Phil
Comment by percy posted on Best air blower for camera? at 29/11/2014 - 11:42
I have just recently come back from Hong Kong & Macau. I took a Sigma 17-50 F2.8, a DA* 50-135 and Tamron 1.4x teleconverter (as well as a large sensor compact with a fast and wide zoom lens).
Apart from the Grand Prix in Macau I used only the Sigma 17-50 and the compact (which have similar focal lengths). At times lugging around a DSLR can be a bit of a pain while you're on holiday. For general street photography the compact was nice and discreet.
If I was doing the trip again I would be very tempted to take just the 18-135 with 1.4x teleconverter - just to keep the size and weight down (as well as the compact which has a wider and faster lens). For the possible macro work a DA35 Limited - sharp, small and light.
You can take better/sharper lenses than the 18-135, but at the expense of extra weight and size. The 18-135 is a perfectly decent general purpose lens and probably ideally suited to what you describe.
Apart from the Grand Prix in Macau I used only the Sigma 17-50 and the compact (which have similar focal lengths). At times lugging around a DSLR can be a bit of a pain while you're on holiday. For general street photography the compact was nice and discreet.
If I was doing the trip again I would be very tempted to take just the 18-135 with 1.4x teleconverter - just to keep the size and weight down (as well as the compact which has a wider and faster lens). For the possible macro work a DA35 Limited - sharp, small and light.
You can take better/sharper lenses than the 18-135, but at the expense of extra weight and size. The 18-135 is a perfectly decent general purpose lens and probably ideally suited to what you describe.
Comment by percy posted on Travelling at 29/11/2014 - 11:30
If I hadn't broken my ankle in 4 places Saturday afternoon chasing the dog gwyn (lying in a hospital bed as I type) I would have acted as a middle man and sent you the cashback myself.