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Phil

Comment by swarf posted on FS: 48 LED Macro Macro Ring Flash at 27/12/2013 - 18:05

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I couldn't afford an MX at the time, so I bought the "cheap" package (still not cheap relatively when compared to the prices of cameras today, but all I could afford at the time!) of an ME and a 40mm f2.8 "pancake" - I still have both.

The build quality of the ME is outstanding - if you haven't handled one, or better still an MX, just find one and pick it up; they just ooze quality engineering.

This ability to engender a quality feel into their cameras is something that I think that Pentax excel at when compared to most of their competitors (with the possible exception of Olympus which also have it).

Phil

Comment by swarf posted on A Pentax Christmas at 25/12/2013 - 16:26

swarf
Fantastic shot - congratulations on making the front cover.

Phil

Comment by swarf posted on Seasonal Greetings at 22/12/2013 - 10:21

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Welcome, I'm sure that you will enjoy it. The 18-135 practically lives on my K5IIs, and is my "go to" walk around lens.

Phil

Comment by swarf posted on Hello from Norfolk UK. at 20/12/2013 - 23:11

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Welcome - I look forward to seeing some images of that beautiful Finnish scenery.

Phil

Comment by swarf posted on Hello from Finland at 20/12/2013 - 10:23

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Great colours! However, I think that it might "frighten the locals" if one appeared around here.

Phil, Surrey

Comment by swarf posted on Lorikeet at 20/12/2013 - 09:33

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Stridey wrote:
Best wishes, Shaun. Thanks for your contributions in the past and for your helpful tutorials on YouTube.

Regards
Nigel
+1

Best Wishes

Phil

Comment by swarf posted on a very Merry Christmas to you all at 18/12/2013 - 11:03

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I brought a new PC about a year ago - a Zoostorm (No, I had never heard of them either!). They (Zoostorm) were recommended by my IT adviser who I use for work. For a similar specification, one the well known brands was probably 25-30% more expensive.

I've not had a problem with it, but it is quite noisy.

Phil

Comment by swarf posted on New PC for Digital Photo stuff - Advice please :) at 16/12/2013 - 14:17

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Excellent set - I agree with Bill in that I think that my favorite is "Old Log", but they all have something about them such that on another day I may pick another.

Phil

Comment by swarf posted on Ullswater Today - K-5iis and K-3 at 11/12/2013 - 09:22

swarf
Really like the last two, and for me the penultimate one just edges it - lovely colours.

Phil

Comment by swarf posted on Twilight Thames & Quays at 10/12/2013 - 17:41

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