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Comment by stub posted on Are manual lenses really any use ? at 03/09/2013 - 11:09
Maybe you needed another brand of camera alongside to really appreciate the experiment. Amazing though as it is
Comment by stub posted on Project Decay #29 at 31/08/2013 - 10:22
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Stuart, don't forget the DA version has that very expensive lens hood included, an absolute necessity for telephoto lenses if we are to get the best out of them.
Thanks John. I considered the hood a little insignificant, as For my Dal 55-300 I purchased a re engineered one from ebay for £3.99 and its exactly the same as the one from my DA 55-300. With the exception of the Pentax logo. Stuart, don't forget the DA version has that very expensive lens hood included, an absolute necessity for telephoto lenses if we are to get the best out of them.
In over two years of owning the DA, I have never used quick shift at all. And though I have to admit that personally I prefer the metal mounts. The plastic mount on the Dal has been trouble free, and makes for a lighter lens. The main point at the end of the day is that when comparing image quality, for the two lenses. "IT IS EXACTLY THE SAME" So yah pays yer money and opts for what takes yah fancy.... understanding that the final outcome will be the same.
Having both versions I would recommend the Dal version as best value. Great image quality for a budget lens. Drawbacks. Slow to focus on moving objects and can hunt a little. Check SRS or Amazon for best prices new. Classifieds here for second user bargains..
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I merely said that colour pop can be good but this isn't it
That's a critique ? More like an assasination... I merely said that colour pop can be good but this isn't it
The idea of the image is a reasonable one and certainly well handled.
Comment by stub posted on Selective Colour in B&W Images at 25/08/2013 - 10:40
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As a second camera to a K5, I'd rather have my K-x than a K7. Maybe that's why there aren't many K-x's getting sold on here
Why would you do that Alan ?As a second camera to a K5, I'd rather have my K-x than a K7. Maybe that's why there aren't many K-x's getting sold on here
When I owned the K-x and the K7. It was the K-x I sold to buy the K5ii. Not only does the K7 have a better image quality. the biggest attribute it has was that when using dual cameras all the buttons are in the same place. The K7 has a far better build including weather sealing. Also the battery is compatable, and as for battery power, well all I will say is the the K-x is very lacking.
Comment by stub posted on Why is nobody selling K-7s? at 23/08/2013 - 08:44
I have used his services. So to speak. I found him polite, efficient prompt and above all cheap.
Comment by stub posted on Fungus on Sigma at 22/08/2013 - 15:34
Actually Eastman Kodak came out of bankruptcy yesterday to form a small digital company. Trading again in 3 weeks apparently....
Comment by stub posted on Mr Jessops New Company at 22/08/2013 - 09:07
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There will always be a better model out 'real soon'. I was tempted to upgrade when the K-5 came out, and again when the K-5ii appeared. Somehow I never got round to it
Why all the images from a Sony camera in your Flickr account.There will always be a better model out 'real soon'. I was tempted to upgrade when the K-5 came out, and again when the K-5ii appeared. Somehow I never got round to it
Comment by stub posted on Why is nobody selling K-7s? at 22/08/2013 - 02:54
Vivitar close focus wide angle 28mm f2.8.
Pentax M 50mm f2
Super Paragon 80-200 macro F4.5
Super paragon 2x converter.
Cobra 300 ttl flash unit
I already own equivalent or faster AF lenses So don't see any advantage to me. Though I cant wait to have a fun dabble with the film camera.