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Comment by Steve Chasey posted on Another pointless thread at 21/04/2010 - 03:50
Kris - looks like something I picked up on fleebay a year or so ago. Think it's for the SFX/SKXn - certainly for that series but I can't nip next door to my odds n sods box to check....
Not a very common item.
HTH
Steve
Not a very common item.
HTH
Steve
Comment by Steve Chasey posted on What camera... at 21/04/2010 - 03:12
Richard beat me to it by a short head (and a slight freeze on my connection).
It's a step change because of the ability to calibrate multiple lenses individually, rather than a option to move the focus back or forward for all lens to counteract front/back focusing which the K10D has. Not all lenses are the same, so the ability to adjust for individual lenses is great. I've not noticed a great deal of speed differences bewtween the K10 and K20 or K7 as I don't normally try to photograph fast moveing objects. Some have commented in other threads that the K20 is quicker than the K7 when combined with the DA*60-250. Don't have the lens myself (SRS - pl note that when I finally get off this corner of the planet and back home, if I've not gone bankrupt or insane , I want one!), so can't comment specifically on this.
HTH
Steve
It's a step change because of the ability to calibrate multiple lenses individually, rather than a option to move the focus back or forward for all lens to counteract front/back focusing which the K10D has. Not all lenses are the same, so the ability to adjust for individual lenses is great. I've not noticed a great deal of speed differences bewtween the K10 and K20 or K7 as I don't normally try to photograph fast moveing objects. Some have commented in other threads that the K20 is quicker than the K7 when combined with the DA*60-250. Don't have the lens myself (SRS - pl note that when I finally get off this corner of the planet and back home, if I've not gone bankrupt or insane , I want one!), so can't comment specifically on this.
HTH
Steve
Comment by Steve Chasey posted on Question about K-7 at 19/04/2010 - 13:02
None of the above - go for FA 31mm Ltd if you really, really need the 50mm FF equiv. IQ top draw and, as it has an aperature ring with a A setting, compatable with ANY K mount camera ever made
Otherwise - as others have said - save yr money.
Steve
Otherwise - as others have said - save yr money.
Steve
Comment by Steve Chasey posted on Fast normal lens question at 17/04/2010 - 23:45
No worries Clarky.
Still hope to get off as per scheduled but the high pressure system off the UK not showing signs of shifting, so the ash cloud just get bigger and bigger. BBC have a lovely graphic on their news page - looks like Spain will soon be only European country not under the ash cloud. Might still be here next weekend......
Steve
Still hope to get off as per scheduled but the high pressure system off the UK not showing signs of shifting, so the ash cloud just get bigger and bigger. BBC have a lovely graphic on their news page - looks like Spain will soon be only European country not under the ash cloud. Might still be here next weekend......
Steve
Comment by Steve Chasey posted on Ash Cloud and Holiday at 17/04/2010 - 23:24
Clarky - Parramatta bit of a trek from here and as already posted, tomorrow I'm inked in to go over to Moorebank.
Current prospects are I'm (oops "we're" - have the BOSS with me ) stuck here until next Saturday late pm. So a mid week liason at Circ Quay is a runner if it works for you (and any other PU user in Sydney - resident or refugee like me).
Steve
Current prospects are I'm (oops "we're" - have the BOSS with me ) stuck here until next Saturday late pm. So a mid week liason at Circ Quay is a runner if it works for you (and any other PU user in Sydney - resident or refugee like me).
Steve
Comment by Steve Chasey posted on Ash Cloud and Holiday at 17/04/2010 - 12:22
Know it well - "did it" in Jan 07. Tomorrow lunch time is covered so won't be going that way - due to go up to Moorebank Sports Club.
Shot past your part of the world on thursday - driving from Coff to Sidney expecting to get a plane back to Blighty. Didn't dare stop as had to get car back to Avis by 14.30. Lot of interesting water based photo ops but no time to explore.
And as to THE Ashes, who are the current "owners"? Give you a clue - not Aus
Steve
Shot past your part of the world on thursday - driving from Coff to Sidney expecting to get a plane back to Blighty. Didn't dare stop as had to get car back to Avis by 14.30. Lot of interesting water based photo ops but no time to explore.
And as to THE Ashes, who are the current "owners"? Give you a clue - not Aus
Steve
Comment by Steve Chasey posted on Ash Cloud and Holiday at 17/04/2010 - 12:14
Richard - not a bad idea. Could also try and tie up with Clarky.
Luckily, not far away from Sydney train/underground system East Hills Line - so as long as we use Circular Quay as an RV, could be a runner. Current news still not good - NATS not reviewing situation til 0100 Sunday (10.00am my time).
Clarky - up for a beer Circ Quay area? Need a moral booster!!!
Steve
ps Richard - need alt avitar portrait - with Aussie style hat
Luckily, not far away from Sydney train/underground system East Hills Line - so as long as we use Circular Quay as an RV, could be a runner. Current news still not good - NATS not reviewing situation til 0100 Sunday (10.00am my time).
Clarky - up for a beer Circ Quay area? Need a moral booster!!!
Steve
ps Richard - need alt avitar portrait - with Aussie style hat
Comment by Steve Chasey posted on Ash Cloud and Holiday at 17/04/2010 - 11:21
noddywithoutbigears wrote:
Well Iceland dumps on us again, booked a week's holiday expecting some nice dry clear weather and what do we get? a grey soup overhead, mother nature once again conspires against me. Please I just want a little bit of sun for my poor old K200D, she hasn't seen any since last year.
As one whose definately on the wrong end of the dust cloud - not in Bath as I should be this afternoon, watching the boys take out Sale - nope, stuck in Sydney (true, sky is pretty clear & blue) with a promise of a seat next Saturday which will get me and SWLTBO home late Sunday pm - via Birmingham as if we want Heathrow, add 3 days to the wait.....Well Iceland dumps on us again, booked a week's holiday expecting some nice dry clear weather and what do we get? a grey soup overhead, mother nature once again conspires against me. Please I just want a little bit of sun for my poor old K200D, she hasn't seen any since last year.
Suppose we are lucky - got intercepted at check in and turn back - could have been camped in some airport lounge at Bangkok or Dubai rather than squatting on friends.
Really do want to get out - sorry Clarky - but been out this way for 5 weeks and dragging it out to over 6 weeks is getting to be a very big downer.
Steve
Comment by Steve Chasey posted on Ash Cloud and Holiday at 17/04/2010 - 05:52
Take a look at the Velbon CX-640. Weighs a liitle over 1.8Kg, comes with own bag, has a bubble level built in (not enormous, but functional) and will take a 4kg payload. It's quite compact, so won't be a problem to carry about + it fits into a normal suitecase. SRS have it for £45 inc VAT (and postage to PU members).
Tripods aren't something you will drag along everytime you go out with a camera, so its a good entry level contender which won't break the bank. Use SRS's web site to look at what's about - you need something which has the capacity to cope with your current kit and a bit more so it won't be useless if you get that big heavy zoom you'd like (unless it's a SMC K 135-600 - then you'll need a crane :lol
Steve
Tripods aren't something you will drag along everytime you go out with a camera, so its a good entry level contender which won't break the bank. Use SRS's web site to look at what's about - you need something which has the capacity to cope with your current kit and a bit more so it won't be useless if you get that big heavy zoom you'd like (unless it's a SMC K 135-600 - then you'll need a crane :lol
Steve
Comment by Steve Chasey posted on Tripods at 19/02/2010 - 14:28
Steve