One thing that I have learned especially when using some of the old M primes on my K10 is the importance of using a lens hood and being much more aware in general of the sun when shooting.

Also using the lens wide open can easily lead to purple fringing/CA (I will admit I am not really sure of the difference between the two) if shooting a high contrast scene. I even have this problem with the FA 31mm Ltd.

Kim

I was a bit worried that the weight of the lens (825 g) might put a strain on the camera lens mount if I use the normal camera tripod mount ?

Hi

I see from your other post that you use a M* 300mm f4

I have just aquired one of these and would be interested in knowing if you use it on a tripod, and if so what mount do you use?

I only got it this week so have not had a chance to use it outside yet, but I can already tell that the shake reduction feature of the K10D works incredibly well. This might me a deciding factor for you if you use this lens handheld.

You will find he is someone who likes to spend his time doing "tests" of equipment...such as identifying shutter-lag or some other issue.

I dont think he actually takes photographs, or at least I have never seen him post one.

Aaahhhhhh

Cute little chap.

Haha, I like that sentiment Don.


A good friend of mine and I once used that expression....."what the hell, you could get knocked down by a bus tomorrow".

Now everytime we meet we raise a glass and say "here's to avoiding that bus"

London is not the scary place it has been painted.

You should take sensible precautions wherever you go , including the lobby of a smart hotel ! Dont carry a bag with Pentax emblazoned on it, but do use your camera....a lot.

In Covent Garden and other central London tourist spots your biggest problem will be trying not to get too many people taking pictures with their own cameras in your own shots !

Yes there is a lot of crime in London, but the tourists are targets for grab and run muggers. If you are not standing alone and you have a tight grip on your camera, and are aware of your surroundings you will be fine.

I have lived safely in London for years. There are certain parts I would not venture alone after dark, but they are not the normal tourist spots.

I have to make the following comment:

I am glad I am not judging this weeks competition. We are only Tuesday but what I have seen already has to make this the best competition yet......wow. A set of fantastic pictures. Monochrome (or B+W) is a great medium.