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Comment by RayB posted on netbook advice at 11/10/2010 - 07:36
Unlocker wrote:
As an example, I have visited the site today around 3 times.
I have not (and hardly ever) visited the film section today.
There are posts today in the film section, I can see it now :- russell_w_b in Film developing and.... at 16.24
There is no green marker showing unread posts, yet there are posts in there I have not read yet.
In any other forum, if I miss a section for any period of time, when I go in there there will be a 'green marker' for every unread post. When I click on it, it will take me directly to the last post in that thread that I have read, wether that was 2 hours or 2 weeks a go.
On this forum, because I last visited it about 15 mins ago, any post that is over 15 minutes old on the whole forum, is now 'classified as read' because that all happened on my last visit. This then makes finding out what I haven't read yet a complete and utter nightmare.
Does that make sense now??
Are you logging in each time you visit? As far as I can tell, you only get a list of unread/new posts when you log in, so if you visit and read without a log-in, the forum won't keep tabs on where you got to.As an example, I have visited the site today around 3 times.
I have not (and hardly ever) visited the film section today.
There are posts today in the film section, I can see it now :- russell_w_b in Film developing and.... at 16.24
There is no green marker showing unread posts, yet there are posts in there I have not read yet.
In any other forum, if I miss a section for any period of time, when I go in there there will be a 'green marker' for every unread post. When I click on it, it will take me directly to the last post in that thread that I have read, wether that was 2 hours or 2 weeks a go.
On this forum, because I last visited it about 15 mins ago, any post that is over 15 minutes old on the whole forum, is now 'classified as read' because that all happened on my last visit. This then makes finding out what I haven't read yet a complete and utter nightmare.
Does that make sense now??
Comment by RayB posted on New Forum Ideas at 04/10/2010 - 17:48
Right, now that I've got your attention
This coming weekend (well, from Thursday really) English Heritage are opening many of their sites up. Some are not normally open to the public, so it might be a good chance to go and have a nose round for free. You may need to book for some venues, so beware.
More can be found here
http://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/
And as if thats not enough, the following weekend (18/19 Sept.) it is time for London Open House Weekend. Office blocks, government sites, landmark buildings of all sorts let the public in for a look around. These are all free, but again for some places you'll need to book.
More details on this can be found here
http://www.londonopenhouse.org/
I'm sure there will be some fellow Pentaxians at some of these events
This has been a public service announcement.
This coming weekend (well, from Thursday really) English Heritage are opening many of their sites up. Some are not normally open to the public, so it might be a good chance to go and have a nose round for free. You may need to book for some venues, so beware.
More can be found here
http://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/
And as if thats not enough, the following weekend (18/19 Sept.) it is time for London Open House Weekend. Office blocks, government sites, landmark buildings of all sorts let the public in for a look around. These are all free, but again for some places you'll need to book.
More details on this can be found here
http://www.londonopenhouse.org/
I'm sure there will be some fellow Pentaxians at some of these events
This has been a public service announcement.
Comment by RayB posted on Something for the Weekend? at 07/09/2010 - 09:51
I had something delivered recently and was sent an SMS giving me a half-hour window that my delivery would arrive in, then later got one telling me it'd here in approx 10mins. It arrived in 7, then a short while after I got a message telling me it had been delivered.
Comment by RayB posted on PENTAX D FA 100mm - £284.89 @ Currys at 31/08/2010 - 16:19
I use flickr as the sole on-line repository for my pictures at present, but am in the process of developing a web-site so I'll have some sort of gallery/album on there, just not sure what, yet.
I don't "do" facebook, Stefan, which I suppose puts me in a minority, but one I'm happy to be in
I don't "do" facebook, Stefan, which I suppose puts me in a minority, but one I'm happy to be in
Comment by RayB posted on Do you use a web Gallery? at 20/08/2010 - 20:55
thoughton wrote:
PS Classy frames too
Good, aren't they? Free with the new "picnik" bolt on from Flickr.PS Classy frames too
davidtrout wrote:
PS Is the DL11 6mp? If so forget what you read in the photo mags. You CAN do classy A3 prints from 6mp cameras, ask anyone with a Pentax istDS or a Nikon D60.
David
It is, yes. I've always been told that 10mp is the minimum for A3 prints. I've got a friend with an A3 photoprinter (he's a Canonite, but a great chap!), he's going to have a go at printing that one for me. Thanks for the tip.PS Is the DL11 6mp? If so forget what you read in the photo mags. You CAN do classy A3 prints from 6mp cameras, ask anyone with a Pentax istDS or a Nikon D60.
David
Regards
RayB
Comment by RayB posted on Eastbourne (8 pics) at 18/08/2010 - 13:11
Thanks for the comments.
There are a few more Arrows shots here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rayb_uk/sets/72157624603136901/
Regards
RayB
Weldingblues wrote:
Agreed, but I think you have some sensor dust? something shows on no 7, left hand side opposite second plane down.
Regards
Hadn't noticed, but thanks - PS to the rescue. The camera has been out in all weathers lately, I really should give it a clean.Agreed, but I think you have some sensor dust? something shows on no 7, left hand side opposite second plane down.
Regards
paulyrichard wrote:
Ray, all four of your Red Arrows shots are 'winners' in my view, they're very good and engaging images. The last one is a superb shot. I hope it's not a tight crop and that you've lost pixels and resolution 'cos this one deserves to be printed up large.
All four of the Arrows shots were taken with my Sigma 170-500m. There is no cropping at all in number 4, and minor crops in the other 3 just to give the subject more prominence. I've only got a DLII, so any bigger than A4 is not really an option. I'm waiting to see if Pentax bring out new kit in the next few weeks and will then go after a Kx or K7 when they get superseded.Ray, all four of your Red Arrows shots are 'winners' in my view, they're very good and engaging images. The last one is a superb shot. I hope it's not a tight crop and that you've lost pixels and resolution 'cos this one deserves to be printed up large.
There are a few more Arrows shots here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rayb_uk/sets/72157624603136901/
Regards
RayB
Comment by RayB posted on Eastbourne (8 pics) at 17/08/2010 - 13:58
I had occasion to in Eastbourne on Saturday. Some of what I captured is below, the rest on my flicker stream.
The primary reason for being there was the airshow. I've seen the Red Arrows dozens of times on TV, but never in the steel, as it were. To say the planes are fast and the pilots brave, really does not do them justice. Simply amazing.
The primary reason for being there was the airshow. I've seen the Red Arrows dozens of times on TV, but never in the steel, as it were. To say the planes are fast and the pilots brave, really does not do them justice. Simply amazing.
Comment by RayB posted on Eastbourne (8 pics) at 17/08/2010 - 11:05
Amazon have the 205 at £48.
I've got the 205, no issues with it, but the cable is very short. I found it necessary to make up an extension for use when out and about - especially for wildlife where I can leave the camera and retire to a hide.
I've got the 205, no issues with it, but the cable is very short. I found it necessary to make up an extension for use when out and about - especially for wildlife where I can leave the camera and retire to a hide.
Comment by RayB posted on Cable Release at 01/08/2010 - 20:37
Sorry to hear about the dog.
As regards the laptop, Maplin sell cables that will allow you to temporarily connect your laptop HDD to a PC's motherboard for about a fiver. At least you'll be able to retrieve the files you need.
If you then decide that the laptop is beyond economical repair, you can get a tray/bracket that will enable your HDD to be fitted into a 3.5" bay in a desktop machine as a permanent addition - for a similar cost.
(You can probably get both items from a well known auction site or elsewhere, depends on how much of a hurry you are in)
As regards the laptop, Maplin sell cables that will allow you to temporarily connect your laptop HDD to a PC's motherboard for about a fiver. At least you'll be able to retrieve the files you need.
If you then decide that the laptop is beyond economical repair, you can get a tray/bracket that will enable your HDD to be fitted into a 3.5" bay in a desktop machine as a permanent addition - for a similar cost.
(You can probably get both items from a well known auction site or elsewhere, depends on how much of a hurry you are in)
Comment by RayB posted on Computers Died at 01/08/2010 - 11:18
Here in the Netherlands you're allowed to use your telephone as a dongle, maybe there are carriers in the UK that allows the same?