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Thanks to all for the comments above. A tiny amount of Superglue gel applied with a pin did the trick. Not an invisible mend, but it looks strong and the camera will probly die before this comes apart. Thanks again.
Comment by smc posted on Help please: cracked istDS at 25/07/2009 - 19:51
The cheap/old alternatives are unlikely to be up to the job for digital. I think John is right: 12-24, or Sigma/Tamron/Tokina alternatives are the way to go.
Comment by smc posted on Ultra wide on a budget? at 25/07/2009 - 16:52
I always use centre focus and normally prime lenses, so no major focusing issues. Depending on the situation, I also pre-focus on something near my expected moving target, like the old film days, hold focus and fire when the subject is at or near the prefocused position. Again, depending on the situation, depth of field wil take care of any errors.
Incidentally, this bit of software looks amazing;
http://www.focusmagic.com/
Incidentally, this bit of software looks amazing;
http://www.focusmagic.com/
Welcome back. Out of interest, do the batteries fit a 350D? Also, what did you not like about the 450D.
Comment by smc posted on Coming back to Pentax at 24/07/2009 - 16:40
A smaller, image stabilised body is very tempting. Good price too.
Comment by smc posted on K200D for sale at 24/07/2009 - 10:07
The extra reach on the 17-70 must help. If I change my 16-45 it will be for something with a 2.8 aperture.
Comment by smc posted on For Sale - Pentax DA 16-45mm f4.0 at 24/07/2009 - 08:45
Lynton wrote:
sorry being thick..... SDM?
Ultrasonic motor enabled with latest Pentax lenses. Not relevant for older AF lenses.sorry being thick..... SDM?
Comment by smc posted on Sigma 1.4 TC at 21/07/2009 - 22:46
bretbysteve wrote:
Hi,
Just a point about the so-called brilliant Canon L lenses.
Many Canon owners think they are the most amazing lenses ever made. However, several less 'blinkered' users who also use other lenses on their 5D's etc will tell you that many of them (zooms usually), including the famed 24-105 L actually have horrible distortion, that many, many less discriminating Canon owners either cannot see, do not want to see, or seem to ignore.
Just because many of the owners say they are great does not automatically make it so. I am constantly amazed at the sheer volume of 5D & 5D2 owners who are utterly clueless about even basic photo technique and knowledge....
Not to mention the size and weight of those lenses. I am sure there are many pros who need the good L zooms, many amateurs probably do not.Hi,
Just a point about the so-called brilliant Canon L lenses.
Many Canon owners think they are the most amazing lenses ever made. However, several less 'blinkered' users who also use other lenses on their 5D's etc will tell you that many of them (zooms usually), including the famed 24-105 L actually have horrible distortion, that many, many less discriminating Canon owners either cannot see, do not want to see, or seem to ignore.
Just because many of the owners say they are great does not automatically make it so. I am constantly amazed at the sheer volume of 5D & 5D2 owners who are utterly clueless about even basic photo technique and knowledge....
Comment by smc posted on Is the K7 already flawed? at 21/07/2009 - 22:24
I have one somewhere. Not SDM though.
Comment by smc posted on Sigma 1.4 TC at 21/07/2009 - 22:22
Buy a used film body for peanuts (especially an all mechanical body) and enjoy. It should last well into the next 3 or 4 generations of DSLRs.
Comment by smc posted on A new film camera please! at 21/07/2009 - 22:21
