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    Official Stupendous Pentax K-1 and K-3 III thread

    Been absent for a while, here are a few from my K1 mk1 chloughleaf1sm by dr.shutter, on Flickr Abandoned by dr.shutter, on Flickr 2019-11-09_01-45-33-03 by dr.shutter, on Flickr 2019-11-26_09-45-05-01-01 by dr.shutter, on Flickr 2019-11-26_08-05-54-01-01-01 by dr.shutter, on Flickr
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    Anybody want to be a volunteer photographer for the fire brigade?

    Savage, As far as I know the Dublin one serves our area as well, west wicklow. Third one is towards the west of Ireland I think. I am aware of them, but have never seen the inside of one. Just an external photo, and that they are available if required. Was only involved in one incident...
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    Anybody want to be a volunteer photographer for the fire brigade?

    Interesting thread, I'm a Firefighter in Ireland. the language used in the initial ad. Is very typical of the language used within the fire services in general. Chances are. Little consideration was given to the fact that it was going out to the general public, resulting in the typical fire...
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    Rolling shots - Any advice/tips/tricks?

    Theres quite a comprehensive group on here for this type of shot, Car rig shots, Good luck
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    Insta or Flickr

    Here is a link to a YouTube vid on how to upload from a PC to Instagram View: https://youtu.be/EGhsqggsSyU I use both Flickr and Instagram. I use Flickr mainly as a means of sharing / linking my pics.
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    Official Stupendous Pentax K-1 and K-3 III thread

    Cheers, it's a fine lens, I think Mike-P might have one for sale if you're looking.
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    Official Stupendous Pentax K-1 and K-3 III thread

    And a few K1 + lester dine 105mm This is Moira's twin sister, and the 2nd of my trained pet ladybirds by dr.shutter, on Flickr This is Moira, my newly trained pet ladybird, she can now strike this pose. Her come hither look, on demand by dr.shutter, on Flickr IMGP3839ed1smfs by...
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    Official Stupendous Pentax K-1 and K-3 III thread

    A few of mine, K1 + Samyang 20mm f1.8 Kings River by dr.shutter, on Flickr Kings Landing, by dr.shutter, on Flickr K1 + Da*300mm IMGP4501ed1sm by dr.shutter, on Flickr IMGP4411ed1sm by dr.shutter, on Flickr IMGP4410ed1sm by dr.shutter, on Flickr IMGP4124ed12sm by dr.shutter, on Flickr...
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    Pentax 645N

    Fleabay is full of them, though most are in Japan. There seems to be 2 UK based ones though. Have you tried any of the pentax forums ?
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    Pentax 645N

    What kind of budget have you ?
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    DPreview

    Camera labs, is one I used to use, not so much anymore though.
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    Using Extension Tubes

    Nothing wrong with dead flies (y) There's plenty of advice and tips on using tubes and macro shooting in general, in the macro section. Looking forward to seeing some of your images Derek
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    Help me choose a dog

    We have 3 dogs, a patterdale terrier, a puggle and a collie/Dalmatian cross, all rescue dogs. From your requirements I'd say the patterdale or puggle. Both love to be on your knee curled up.
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    Can you claim to be a great photographer when using modern high tech gear ?

    Well that is a well thought out, well presented and informed reply. I don't necessarily agree on all of it, although you have made some very valid points. Replying on a tablet and can't edit text enough to highlight the salient points. As a couple of posts suggested Google as a way to find and...
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    Can you claim to be a great photographer when using modern high tech gear ?

    :agree::agree::agree::agree::agree: All of the above
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