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Comment by Tyr posted on Some evidence.......... at 16/07/2007 - 21:03
What bad luck for the damselflies, very good luck for the spider as it has its meals for a good long while there. Very dramatic set of two shots, really didn't expect that to happen.
Swans and geese can be very aggressive, and their pecks hurt!
Swans and geese can be very aggressive, and their pecks hurt!
Comment by Tyr posted on Some evidence.......... at 16/07/2007 - 19:49
Just get the Metz 58 AF-1 P-TTL from SRS Microsystems, you know you want to.
I want one
I want one
Comment by Tyr posted on Samsung flash on order at 21/08/2007 - 18:19
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Yes, I bought my Pentax AF-360 FGZ through Amazon, and it too took a while (4 weeks) to arrive. I don't think Amazon themselves hold stocks of electronic equipment, they are acting as intermediaries with a third party, and so are reliant on how well that third party manages/reports stock levels.
Depends what it is, a lot of stuff they don't hold stock but can get it for you. Other things are held by a 3rd party and sold via Amazon Marketplace (like e-bay but with more real companies).Yes, I bought my Pentax AF-360 FGZ through Amazon, and it too took a while (4 weeks) to arrive. I don't think Amazon themselves hold stocks of electronic equipment, they are acting as intermediaries with a third party, and so are reliant on how well that third party manages/reports stock levels.
Comment by Tyr posted on Samsung flash on order at 16/07/2007 - 21:08
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It's rare because it was only around for a short time before the A version, optically identical, took over.
It is a comstant f4 which is useful.
That is good to know, I might dig it up again sometime.It's rare because it was only around for a short time before the A version, optically identical, took over.
It is a comstant f4 which is useful.
Comment by Tyr posted on Pentax M 24-50mm f1:4 zoom at 17/07/2007 - 08:31
I have the A version and it is just too narrow a range for what I'd like. I'm not sure if the aperture is constant F4. 24, is just not quite wide enough for some things.
Comment by Tyr posted on Pentax M 24-50mm f1:4 zoom at 16/07/2007 - 17:13
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However Gerri does not. I'm more the sniper type, prefering one perfect shot. Gerri is more the marine type prefering to blast away furiously with an automattic weapon.
US Marine then (hope there is no friendly fire), British Commandos (Marines) are very fast accurate and deadly. However Gerri does not. I'm more the sniper type, prefering one perfect shot. Gerri is more the marine type prefering to blast away furiously with an automattic weapon.
I think once I am fully used to the exposure metering system I'll know how it behaves. Also need to get used to switching metering modes, I sometimes forget.
Comment by Tyr posted on How accurate is your k10's exposure system? at 17/07/2007 - 14:03
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perhaps user error contributed to my earlier problems....
custom function was set to link AF point to AE.....
AF point set to center.....
at some point during all my testing, I must've forgotton to turn that off....
That would certianly explain the exposure problems I encountered....will try to shoot some tests tomorow to confirm.....
while it is easy enough to overlook a detial like that when you're running six cameras at an important function. There's NO F##$%% EXCUSE!!!.....
DOH!!!!
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I generally have it linked to AF point, not always the best strategy as it is looking for something 'neutral'.perhaps user error contributed to my earlier problems....
custom function was set to link AF point to AE.....
AF point set to center.....
at some point during all my testing, I must've forgotton to turn that off....
That would certianly explain the exposure problems I encountered....will try to shoot some tests tomorow to confirm.....
while it is easy enough to overlook a detial like that when you're running six cameras at an important function. There's NO F##$%% EXCUSE!!!.....
DOH!!!!
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The main reason I think it is consistently under by one stop is user error on selecting metering type.
I think I'd also do a lot better with a gray card (or just an exposure meter).
Comment by Tyr posted on How accurate is your k10's exposure system? at 17/07/2007 - 08:26
Consistently 1 stop underexposed on mine, which makes it very easy to correct for in manual mode. Green mode and P seems fine on a bright day, I only know because I lent the camera to my dad.
Mine spends most of its time on M, sometimes P when I really need to be quick (people are so impatient nowadays).
Mine spends most of its time on M, sometimes P when I really need to be quick (people are so impatient nowadays).
Comment by Tyr posted on How accurate is your k10's exposure system? at 16/07/2007 - 10:42
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I'm not real good with numbers....but I do know this....
remove the flashtube, install two copper nails to the electrical leads where the tube once was.....voila...homemade stun gun...(.do not try this at home...don't sue me if you do.....).
Wow, I think this has some potential as photographer self defence.I'm not real good with numbers....but I do know this....
remove the flashtube, install two copper nails to the electrical leads where the tube once was.....voila...homemade stun gun...(.do not try this at home...don't sue me if you do.....).
Self deploying prongs from the flash, then you just shove it at your attacker (or robber). One quick press of the shutter trigger once it impacts and voilą!
Comment by Tyr posted on Petekd - how did it go? at 16/07/2007 - 22:29
I was about to call you a pornographer...
spider got dinner and a show, or was that dinner theatre?
I know how I want to die!
Well done, I love it when someone takes the common place subjects and grabs a shot (or two) that is truly special!
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