Steve Chasey

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Steve Chasey
I've got a sleeveless jacket made by Stealth Gear - sadly de-listed now but brilliant for pockets - expandable with padding for lenses, zipped for items of value, studded ones for misc items, internal poachers pockets + phone pocket.

If I need more capacity, I've also got a Lowepro vest and belt to wear underneath (all my front line lenses have their own dedicated Lowepro lens case which attach to said belt).

Comment by Steve Chasey posted on photographrs vest/jacket any good? at 06/03/2011 - 23:01

Steve Chasey
I think you've answered you're own question - K20 is better than the K10 it replaced. And being newer, it's second user value is greater.

Comment by Steve Chasey posted on Back to Pentax - What shall I buy? at 06/03/2011 - 19:20

Steve Chasey
If it's an SDHC card, should be OK. Last firmware update was a while back before the SDXC standard cards were available.

Class 6 cards should be more than adequate for a K20's needs (and ability to write to memory)

Comment by Steve Chasey posted on SDHC card compatibility for K20D at 06/03/2011 - 11:11

Steve Chasey
Tried my 77 Ltd on the K7 & K20 - pointed it at hills in the distance and it locked on immediately - no sign of any hunting or similar focus related issues. Tried it at f11 and f4 with AF on SEL - no difference. No play beyond infinity either.

Never heard anything bad said about this lens's IQ.

Has it had a knock do you think? That might account for the AF motor still trying to move the lens's focusing elements - doesn't think it's at infinity yet. Looks like a trip to the service centre is needed.

Comment by Steve Chasey posted on infinity mark alignment at 06/03/2011 - 11:05

Steve Chasey
Cookie isn't normally territorial - she has a short fuse and a spiteful streak but normally quite relaxed about other cats stopping by to finish off their left overs or simply passing through.

V glad that the fox opted for the 'flight' option and that Cookie ran out of puff/fox found another gear so I could grab her by the conservatory before the chase continued onto the front drive and beyond. Don't want any of our cats testing the theory that foxes won't normally attack cats.

Comment by Steve Chasey posted on Another pointless thread at 06/03/2011 - 10:32

Steve Chasey
On a random sample of what's at hand, my old M/F lenses stop at 'infinity' but my A/F have a little slack beyond it, although the scale doesn't move round any more.

May be helpful if you could confirm which lens it is.


Steve

Comment by Steve Chasey posted on infinity mark alignment at 06/03/2011 - 08:16

Steve Chasey

Comment by Steve Chasey posted on For sale K20d and grip at 06/03/2011 - 08:09

Steve Chasey
Just witnessed a quite amazing sight - Cookie (our rather large cat) has just chased a fox in loop round our garden! Not the order of things one expects and fortunately the fox decided to hit the after burners rather than face it's tormentor!

Not the start to a Sunday I'd had in mind.


Steve

Comment by Steve Chasey posted on Another pointless thread at 06/03/2011 - 07:54

Steve Chasey
Davem -
Quote:
Enjoy your first digital slr Dan Don't forget to post some photos soon. By the way he is looking for a lens now perhaps a kit 18 - 55. Can anybody help him with a good bargain?
'Dan' is actually Daniele - slight error re gender. And I don't think Mike should have the whole 20% sellers fee - was engaged in an exchange of PMs with the young lady (being a K20 owner and a near neighbour) and gave you a positive endorsement : when she mentioned the possible acquisition of yr K20.

Steve

Comment by Steve Chasey posted on For sale K20d and grip at 05/03/2011 - 23:36

Steve Chasey
Don't think FastStone Photo Resizer affects EXIF either.

I'm LR user and always have been, so can't offer any thought on alternatives.

Steve

Comment by Steve Chasey posted on Resizing and EXIF data / Software recommendations at 05/03/2011 - 13:23

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