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Post by Ding Carpio on Feb 19, 2008 11:49:31 GMT
Here's a link for a focus test chart. Useful for testing if your lens/camera has front/back focusing problems. focustestchart.com/focus21.pdfI actually printed the chart and used it at JT Photoworld when I bought my Sigma 10-20. We detected a slight backfocus (if I remember right) and Jerome was happy to recalibrate the lens for me right there.
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Post by Ding Carpio on Feb 19, 2008 11:47:23 GMT
Aside from Romy's simple-but-effective test above, you may also opt for this test chart. focustestchart.com/focus21.pdfI actually printed the chart and used it at JT Photoworld when I bought my Sigma 10-20. We detected a slight backfocus (if I remember right) and Jerome was happy to recalibrate the lens for me right there. How do test for proper AF/IS? Are there many bad copies of 500 f/4L IS?
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Post by Ding Carpio on Feb 18, 2008 23:47:14 GMT
Saw this sometime back but never got around to pursuing it. In the October issue of PAL's Mabuhay Magazine (p78) is an article about Malagos Resort in Davao. with a large photo off a flying bird. Note that the inset caption (2nd photo) labels the bird as the Philippine Eagle. Is it? (very large size is at balarila.smugmug.com/photos/256120132_quMiH-O.jpg)
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Karma?
Feb 18, 2008 22:06:28 GMT
Post by Ding Carpio on Feb 18, 2008 22:06:28 GMT
A silly question from a lazy surfer pls:
What is karma?
I noticed that I have a karma of 1. I guess that is good? There're also exalt and smite buttons. Are they related?
I know, I know, I should read one of those explanation threads... #l
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Post by Ding Carpio on Feb 18, 2008 13:59:38 GMT
Some majestic views I was lucky enough to take some time back: My backyard: And Taal
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Post by Ding Carpio on Feb 18, 2008 13:41:37 GMT
Interesting. I guess you shoot in JPEG? Probably no effect if you shoot in RAW?
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Post by Ding Carpio on Feb 18, 2008 13:25:09 GMT
Thanks for the tip, Romy. Checked out HK shops via email (ManShing and Fortress) and their prices compare closely to Philippine prices (P350k as quoted by Hidalgo shops). Amazon, B&H, and Adorama all sell at USD5.5k and change, with Intl Warranty. Adorama sells slightly cheaper grey items which are supposed to be as good as "legit" ones but warranty is only Adorama warranty. Looks like there's no question now where to get it (US). The only question now is how. But desperate men always find ways... At a forex rate of PHP 41 to the USD, B&H's price for the imported 500 f4 IS is PHP 218K (USD 5.3K), compared to the PHP 350K I paid for mine at SG two years ago. The difference between an imported and US version at B & H is you've to return the lens to the store for servicing for the imported ones, while you may send the US version ones to any Canon-USA center for servicing. Obviously, if the buyer is outside CONUS, it doesn't matter whether the lens is import or US model. I suspect the 500 f4 IS can be obtained in HK or Bangkok at a price very close to PHP 218K. With this kind of major purchase, I strongly recommend that the lens be tested at the store first for AF/IS issues before committing purchase. I think you've been hooked deep enough, Ding.... there's no escaping the 500 f4 IS for you in this lifetime. ;D
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Post by Ding Carpio on Feb 17, 2008 22:08:13 GMT
I wouldn't want to be the object of attention of this bird. Great attitude shot.
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Post by Ding Carpio on Feb 16, 2008 22:08:41 GMT
All Oconific. The background on the Blue-headed Fantail looks shiverrrring.
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Post by Ding Carpio on Feb 16, 2008 7:09:51 GMT
Canon charged P500 per lens for cleaning and calibration (400mm and 70-200). So, this morning, tried out my gear on Mr. & Mrs. Pied Bushchat. Female Pied Bushchat ( Saxicola caprata) Antipolo, 16 Feb 2008 Canon EOS 40D, 560mm (400mmL + 1.4TC) 1/125s, f/8.0, ISO400 Manual focus, manual exposure Handheld but resting on railing Male Pied Bushchat ( Saxicola caprata) Antipolo, 16 Feb 2008 Canon EOS 40D, 560mm (400mmL + 1.4TC) 1/50s, f/8.0, ISO400 Manual focus, manual exposure Handheld but resting on railing Looks like all's ok.
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Post by Ding Carpio on Feb 15, 2008 20:38:13 GMT
Which Infomax has the 500mmL?
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Post by Ding Carpio on Feb 15, 2008 12:52:48 GMT
Galing! (Great!)
I know why you didn't get that widgeon. At about noontime, when you were feeling frustrated, you started on your packed Red Horse which made your detection skills impaired.
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Post by Ding Carpio on Feb 15, 2008 12:49:43 GMT
Rey, people have told me I am psychic. And, right now, I can (extra)sense that the new body is lonely for a 500mmL.
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Post by Ding Carpio on Feb 15, 2008 12:47:42 GMT
Yoohooo! Anybody home?
Seems like posting activity's been sluggish these days. That may be a healthy lovesign: Everyone's busy with their Valentine.
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Post by Ding Carpio on Feb 15, 2008 12:45:28 GMT
Got me an AM Pro Equator 8 Dry Cabinet from Vet Specialists today. Managed to haggle the price down to Photoworld sale price of P8250. Thanks for the recommendation, Tina!
So far, it's the cheapest for that size among other locally available dry cabinets I've surveyed and build quality looks excellent. I think I have the 500mmL in the horizon of my still active life so I looked at the Equator8's internal dimensions according to specsheet and compared to the 500mmL's length (also according to specsheet) and looks like this lens will fit crosswise on the Equator8. If anyone has had direct experience otherwise, pls shout while I may still have time to change it to a bigger one.
As to the 500mmL, my wife (who's the home treasurer) said maybe we can afford to get me the lens sometime this year or next, after I've pestered her about it about 100 times a day for the past decade.
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Post by Ding Carpio on Feb 14, 2008 21:53:15 GMT
Ok, Sesame Street fans, how about this: One of these Munias is not like the others One of these Munias just doesn't belong Can you tell which Munia is not like the others Before I finish my song?
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Post by Ding Carpio on Feb 13, 2008 21:39:49 GMT
The new one? You have a new one? Let me guess: Mossy Oak Brush Pattern, Motorized Navigation, Periscope... good suggestion ding! guess what?! went to candaba today, the moment i brought out the blind, the ducks immediately flew away - i think they've made it out already. time to use the new one
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Post by Ding Carpio on Feb 13, 2008 0:26:29 GMT
That's a blast!
I knew I recognized that voice. Used to sing to my kids: "I love you, You love, We're a happy family...."
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Post by Ding Carpio on Feb 12, 2008 22:30:11 GMT
I'm running out of superlative comments on your eye-level shots, JP. Did you have to use a radio again so that someone can steer you to your target? Here's a recommendation: Why not put a periscope on your blind?
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Post by Ding Carpio on Feb 12, 2008 22:24:20 GMT
Yes, I remember the song! But can't recall the memory. Suggest you get your PC's mic and record and post! He-he Haven't seen a Kookaburra in a long, long time. Reminds of this song that my nieces would always play and sing to when we were there visiting them. Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree Merry, merry king of the bush is he Laugh, Kookaburra! Laugh, Kookaburra! Gay your life must be
Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree Eating all the gum drops he can see Stop, Kookaburra! Stop, Kookaburra! Leave some there for me
Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree Counting all the monkeys he can see Stop, Kookaburra! Stop, Kookaburra! That's not a monkey that's me
Kookaburra sits on a rusty nail Gets a boo-boo in his tail Cry, Kookaburra! Cry, kookaburra! Oh how life can be Nice captures Neon !!!
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