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Comment by pmcquail posted on And this time it's the Tamron 500 f8 mirror lens .... at 16/05/2020 - 21:59
It's that time of year agian and I'm contemplating producing my own cards for a change.
Does anyone know of a source of suitably sized photocard with matching envelopes?
Not looking for particularly large volumes (
Does anyone know of a source of suitably sized photocard with matching envelopes?
Not looking for particularly large volumes (
Comment by pmcquail posted on Xmas cards at 06/10/2018 - 13:35
Nice study. Very atmospheric with the natural lighting.
Are you making jelly with them?
Are you making jelly with them?
Comment by pmcquail posted on Some Quince..... at 19/09/2018 - 20:19
We get these lovely creatures in the garden regularly but the numbers seem to have increased over the last few days. I suspect that the dry weather is making their foraging for food and water much more difficult. We normally put food down but now also put a bowl of water out for them.
This shot with K5 and 300 DA*
This shot with K5 and 300 DA*
Comment by pmcquail posted on Evening visitors at 30/06/2018 - 07:33
Thanks all for the input.
Looks like the X-5 takes it by a head. Got one on Amazon for £135.
Looks like the X-5 takes it by a head. Got one on Amazon for £135.
Comment by pmcquail posted on Replacement for bridge at 15/04/2018 - 14:16
Thanks John.
How does the XG-1 compare with these?
How does the XG-1 compare with these?
Comment by pmcquail posted on Replacement for bridge at 15/04/2018 - 12:06
Most of my gear is Pentax and has been since my film days and I've had very little trouble with any of it.
For various reason I did come into posession of a Canon SX50 superzoom/bridge camera a few years ago. I was never totally happy with it as the control layout put all the 'wrong' controls in the places that my fingers wanted to be. Be that as it may I used it as a 'throw in the suitcase' job for when travelling and it did preform reasonably well.
However, on a trip to India last week it decided that the temperatures were too high or that it didn't like the chilli and decided to die on the second day. It seems that the cause is the shutter sticking closed. This did not clear in the cooler environment when I got back. Repair cost is likely to be in the same order as a used one on E-Bay so it is now making a solo trip to the local landfill.
So I am looking for a replacement from the Pentax ranges. I would appreciate suggestions from the current new and secondhand ranges. Doesn't need to have all the features of the Canon though a decent zoom range would be useful. The ability to reassign button function would be handy.
For various reason I did come into posession of a Canon SX50 superzoom/bridge camera a few years ago. I was never totally happy with it as the control layout put all the 'wrong' controls in the places that my fingers wanted to be. Be that as it may I used it as a 'throw in the suitcase' job for when travelling and it did preform reasonably well.
However, on a trip to India last week it decided that the temperatures were too high or that it didn't like the chilli and decided to die on the second day. It seems that the cause is the shutter sticking closed. This did not clear in the cooler environment when I got back. Repair cost is likely to be in the same order as a used one on E-Bay so it is now making a solo trip to the local landfill.
So I am looking for a replacement from the Pentax ranges. I would appreciate suggestions from the current new and secondhand ranges. Doesn't need to have all the features of the Canon though a decent zoom range would be useful. The ability to reassign button function would be handy.
Comment by pmcquail posted on Replacement for bridge at 15/04/2018 - 10:04
Nice one of a very difficult bird.
Comment by pmcquail posted on water rail at 29/01/2018 - 20:32
Excellent shot of the Bittern.
Comment by pmcquail posted on Some birdies at 06/01/2017 - 21:55
That is one of my favorite pieces of glass. Works brilliantly as a macro from 1m.