Angel.




Codicote churchyard taken 25th May @ 15:19. K10D with DA* 50-135mm lens @ 135mm, 100 ASA, 1/80th second at f/5.6, fill in flash with AF360FGZ in slave mode triggered by on-board flash.

I actually thought that was one of the more useful (potential) features. Getting the camera in exactly the right spot on a tripod for 1:1 macros is a right pain and to be able to tweak it a little in camera would be helpful. I might just buy a focus rail instead though, it would be a little cheaper...

I think this is a Herb Robert. Common hedgerow flower in Herts. Just under a half inch across (c. 10mm). K10D with Sigma 50mm macro, 1/30 @ f/5.6, tripod.




Best wishes, Kris.

I was watching that one too. The A* 85mm lenses I have in my database have averaged at £450. I don't have any MZ-3s in my database but I guess it wouldn't really be worth more then £50, so I think they did quite well actually.

Personally I want more accurate focusing, more accurate exposure, less noise at higher ISOs, greater dynamic range. I am not interested in liveview or video but Pentax need to shift units to make money to spend on R&D and so if the K-7 comes with what I want I don't mind the unwanted extras. If it doesn't, I won't buy it but if they spend the profits from those that do developing what I want for another model I am happy too.

We have to recognise that they have to make a profit to stay in business which means that have to try and keep up with market trends if they can. Lots of us on here have dreamed of a digital MX: small, simple, superbly functional and beautifully built. Most of us also realise it will never happen as they would never sell enough units to justify it.

Just my tuppence worth. Now to start looking for a nice 2nd hand K20D...

If anyone is selling a K20D cheap please let me know...

Well yesterday my most used camera was my LX with the FB-1/FC-1 viewfinder and a powerwinder. Reason? BOTH batteries in the K10D were flat! Having said that, a Canon DSLR user could not believe how wonderful the viewfinder was I guess LX-style interchangeable viewfinders are unlikely on a DSLR but it would sure be nice

No 1 for me too. On my laptop monitor it looks like it would be worth trying to lighten the man at the cashpoint's face a little, but it varies slightly depending on the angle one looks at the image, so you'd have to check it out on a calibrated monitor or a print.

Good shot as always! Kris.

I must admit the K10D with the battery grip and the 12-24mm lens is a rather conspicuous bit of kit. Mind you, the LX with the winder and the FB-1/FC-1 viewfinder looks pretty conspicuous too, and everybody looks round to see what the whizzing noise is... and I was bidding on an 6x7 the other day. I must try out the MX with the 43mm...

Usually one of the attractions of flower photography, for me anyway, is the colour itself. It is one of the reasons Fuji Velvia is so popular for flowers with its saturated colours. In this case, however, the colour in the flowers is rather weak and so in fact, having seen them both together, the BW conversion does work better.