The most likely problem is that you have not selected the correct display settings in the Nvidia displays manager application. If you drill down through the advance options you should come across a panel(DualView)that allows you to either extend the laptop display onto the Dell monitor or clone the laptop display on to the Dell monitor. Which you use depends on what you want to do. The former will just give you more 'desktop' space to paly with whilst the latter will allow you to display the same on both screens. If you cannot find this option, it may be because you just have the basic Nvidia driver on your laptop, in which case you need to go to the Nvidia website and download the full version of their display manager software.

You might also find this useful link Although the support notes refers to XP and Windows 7, the procedure will be similar, if not the same, in Vista.

Jon

For the first time I learned something potentially useful from the 'Money' section of the Grauniad today (29.01.11).

If you sell a high value item (£150.00 or more) on ebay and accept payment via PayPal, be wary if the buyer subsequently ask if they can collect in person. It transpires that a payment once made, even if it has appeared in your PayPal account, can be cancelled and that there is a clause which excludes local collections for high value items from its seller protection programme

You have been well and truly warned

Jon.

Myles wrote:

You jammy bar-steward

If they are in good nick and then you have been very lucky indeed

I had the 35-80mm (Adaptall II SP series) almost permanantly on my 35mm camera in the days I shot mainly slides. It was one of the best buys (from new) I hade ever made as it was sharp and contrasty with good colour rendition and nice bokeh. Indeed, it is still highly thought of by some in the wider Pentax community today link. More info on this and other older Tamron lenses here: link

I can't be so specific about the two primes which are both from the first series, but I do recall that, for their time, they were also highly regarded.

Your next challenge will be to track down an Adaptall II mount in a PK fitting for a reasonable price. Although not that rare, they often go for silly money on fleabay. The cheapest on sale at the moment is about £30.00 inc p&p from a U.K. seller link, which for my money, not that it is, is high but not outrageously so.

Jon

prsjnb wrote:

Recent (over) expenditure prompts clean-out of accumulated/unused accessories.

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67mm Set (L-R):Kenko Pro-1 Digital UV, Toko CPL and Hoya Super HMC Pro-1 1B by prsjnb, on Flickr[/img]

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58mm Set (L-R) Hoya HMC 1B and Hoya PL by prsjnb, on Flickr[/img]

With the exception of the Hoya 67mm Super HMC PRO1 Skylight 1B, all the filters are unmarked and in very good or, in the case of the Kenko PRO1 Digital UV excellent condition (unused, actually). The Hoya filter is in very good condition except for the presence of a scratch all around the periphery of the glass where it meets with the anodised ring (don't ask - please!, which is just visible in the photgraph.

The Toko CPL was manufactured in Japan from optical glass and was purchased from Henry's in Canada. For those unfamiliar with the Kenko brand, it is, TBMK, manafactured by Hoya and identical to the equivalent filter from their Pro1 Digital range.

The Kenko and Toko filters are being offered for sale with the original packaging. All the others will be supplied in a correct sized filter box other than the original.

Buy three or more filters and I will include a blue and grey nylon filter wallet that will hold 6 filters up to 72mm in size.

The AF220T flash is fully working, in very good condition and offered for sale with the original soft-plastic case.

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AF220T by prsjnb, on Flickr[/img]

With the exception of the Hoya 67mm Super HMC PRO1 Skylight 1B, all the filters are unmarked and in very good or, in the case of the Kenko PRO1 Digital UV excellent condition (unused, actually). The Hoya filter is in very good condition except for the presence of a scratch all around the periphery of the glass where it meets with the anodised ring (don't ask - please!, which is just visible in the photgraph.

The Toko CPL was manufactured in Japan from optical glass and was purchased from Henry's in Canada. For those unfamiliar with the Kenko brand, it is, TBMK, manafactured by Hoya and identical to the equivalent filter from their Pro1 Digital range.

The Kenko and Toko filters are being offered for sale with the original packaging. All the others will be supplied in a correct sized filter box other than the original.

Buy three or more filters and I will include a blue and grey nylon filter wallet that will hold 6 filters up to 72mm in size.

The AF220T flash is fully working, in very good condition and offered for sale with the original soft-plastic case. Please note that this is a pure TTL auto flash and it can only be used with PENTAX SLR and DSLR cameras which supports TTL flash: *istD, *istDS/DS2, Super A, Super Program, LX, SF-series, Z/PZ-series, MZ series (except MZ-M), ZX series (exept ZX-M), 645, 645N, 645NII and 67II. link

All items will be carefully packed prior to dispatch and sent 'at cost' (Royal Mail First Class or any other service specified and paid for by the purchaser).

As most on the forum have as good an idea as I do to the value of these items, I am not specifying prices but will accept the first (and I do mean the first: I'm not hosting an auction!) 'fair' offer for all or any that arrives by PM.

Full refund, less postage, if any of the items purchased do not conform to the details given in this post.

Jon

Migrant from the 'Leads to Deals' section. Focus on the centre bear. left-hand bear 2mm in front and right-hand bear 2mm behind.
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Bears by prsjnb, on Flickr[/img]

Hirsute Beauty

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Flower and leaf by prsjnb, on Flickr[/img]

Jon

If the K-X is like the K20D, then the problem you will face is obtaining a suitable plug. Those supplied with with third-party adapters are not compatible, even those described as 'universal' which come supplied with a variety of interchanegeable tips. I did investigate this and eventually was able to track one down that was manufactured by Hirose and described as a '3-position, low profile connector plug (part no. MQ172-3SA-CV50). If this is the same as used on the KX then you can obtain one here: link, although I never did get round to buying one.

Hope this helps,

Jon

Receiving you Coker: over!

Of the close-ups, I prefer one and three. The altered view and focal points, combined with the increased DOF, are a definite improvement. Further enhancements will depend on your ability to reduce the harsh lighting produced by the 'pop-up' flash despite your use of a diffuser. Possibilities that come to mind are the use of natural side lighting from a window balanced with a reflector or white card, which will probably require the use of a tripod, or a switch to off-camera flash.

The final shot shows just what an impressive specimen it is and I would certainly want to produce similar shots with modified lighting as suggested above.

Best wishes,

Jon

Despite being pipped to the post by the omniscient thoughton for the second time today, I would still like to add my two-penneth worth

The colours, lines and curves of the pistils, stamen and enclosing corolla (none of which I needed to google :lol are all very appealing. I have to agree, however - although it pains me to have to admit, that the overall impact of the image is weakened by the front, and not the rear, anthers being in focus; as originally pointed out by 'we all know who'

The beauty of this subject, I presume, is that it is in your possession, so I would be inclined to take a 'second bite of the cherry' in the comfort of your own home

Regards,

Jon

Hi Kate,

No need to bother with ebay and such like Just PM all the details to me and if there is anything of interest I'll offer a genuinely fair price for it - honest

Seriously though, the value of any used item will depend on what people are prepared to pay, which may or may not match or come close to your own perception of their worth. My advice, at least in the first instance, is to list the items and their condition on the forum and invite offers; most of which are likely to be reasonable. Or, if you prefer and have some idea of what you would be prepared to accept, list each item with an OIRO amount. If you receive none, or feel that the amounts offered are derisory, you could always try again on ebay.

Unless you are desperate, I wouldn't advise selling or part-ex to a dealer.

Good luck however you decide to proceed.

Honest Jon