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Actually, Canon only atm:

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<i>"At present we are offering the adapter version for CANON Speedlite 580EX. We will be informing of other versions of the production program continuously. <b>The adapter for NIKON SB-800 will follow soon..</b>"</i><br>

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No clue how up to date the site is though.

very nice Rose!

No, the plate will not be mounted directly. <br>

 

I want to not use a head 100% of the time but have a quick change adapter on the monopod that will accept a plate.

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This is what I have now:

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This is what I tried but it wouldn't seat properly:

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I wanted to stay with the same plate in the event I got a second body, but I guess I could always go with something else.

I've been looking for a quick release that will work with my Manfrotto 680

monopod and the K10D w/grip. The 680 has a fairly wide base and I'd like to try

and maintain that in terms of contact with the grip.

 

I did try one of the manfrotto adapters and plates but with the new locking

design they have, it won't clear the base on the monopod and won't tighten all

the way.

 

This is the one I tried:

http://www.manfrotto.com/Jahia/site/manfrotto/cache/bypass/pid/3266?livid=107&lsf=107&child=3

 

The only reason I tried to use that because I have the 390RC2 which uses the

same plate.

 

Should I go with one of the tilting monopod heads that uses the same plate or go

in a different direction? I see those hexagonal plate but haven't seen the

adapter to go with it. Would rather not use a head as it makes my rig bulkier.

I've also seen the longer rectangular plates that say they fit in a hexagonal

adapter??

No worries. I won't tempt you. I know I will enjoy the use of a super zoom even with the limited speed at the long end.

 

Well, sold the Slingshot 300 this morning to a guy going on a Safari in Africa. Will get his input on the bag when he gets back. He's much smaller than me so it should fit him much better.

 

Afterwards, picked up the Flipside 200. I looked at the 300 but it was too bulky just like the slingshot. Basically, it fits the K10D w/grip and 18-250 plus 4 lenses. Plenty of space for some more stuff/junk considering I'll only have one more lens in there.

 

I have also attach my Manfrotto 680 monopod w/678 folding base and since it's in the middle, makes it very well balanced unlike being on one side.

 

Also bought the Kata Bags reflex C strap. It is the longest strap that I have found that can carry the camera across my body and still allows me to bring the camera up to my eye to shoot. With the use of a carabiner attached to the strap and the flipsides main carry handle, I can get the weight of the camera off of my neck and onto my shoulders. Very much needed on long hikes.

<i>"However, barring an optical marvel, for me to make a super zoom compromise I'd want 4 things.<br>

 

1. No slower than 5.6 at full zoom (and no slower than f/4 wide, if not 3.5)<br>

 

2. I'm willing to accept a shorter super zoom to accomplish #1 as in 20-200 maybe.<br>

 

3. Must have quick shift or SDM.<br>

 

4. MUST be weather sealed, this is non negotiable "</i><br><br>

 

Hey Justin. I made the leap to an all in one super zoom to make traveling more convenient. I'd love to have all 4 of your points but the cost of such a lens would be insane. Look at the current DA* and add your wants. :p<br>

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Maybe one day I'll get into the DA*. For now, I'm happy to be an amateur photog that pretends to be more pro than he is.

Not much considering it just slips into the hotshoe. water and moisture can probably still get in there. I just have it on to keep the dirt off. Less to clean.

oddly enough, I found mine the other day and put it back on. Figured since I'll be shooting some outdoor winter stuff next week, there's no harm in a little added protection from the elements.

As soon as I get a good opportunity, I will have a small review on both the lens and the flipside pack.

 

To make a friend jealous tonight, I showed him my K10D w/grip and the 18-250. Took a shot at 18 then took the same shot at 250 and he was in awe. It was in a parking garage with about 8 cars parked framed at wide and then I zoomed in and framed a single wheel for him. He actually tried to shoot at 250 too but was too shaky even with SR. He's forgiven for the time being since he's only had a DSLR for about a month. XTI I believe with the kit lens and 50mm.

 

The length of the lens amplifies the need to steady yourself, exhale and pause before shooting.

And it's just lovely! It's got some nice weight to it. Well balanced and I

really like how it doesn't extend on focusing. Focusing can be a bit slow as it

will hunt a little much when changing focus from wide to tele and vice versa.

The zoom feel is actually quite smooth. Some people were complaining of a little

resistance but I didn't notice any.

 

I can't wait for next weekend when we go for on a winter hike. Only going to

take that and the FA35 f/2.

 

Also will be trying out the new Lowepro Flipside 200. Sold the Slingshot 300.

Since I won't be taking much supplies in terms of food or snacks, the pack

should be just the right size.

You should check out the Lowepro Flipside 200

I agree that without the pop up flash, things would be much easier. My inquiry of using it with an off camera flash would not have been an issue/question. :p

 

Also, a small hotshoe flash would help not drain your battery as fast.

A passive ring flash is really cool.

 

Here's a better view of it that I found clicking the eShop button.

 

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I have decided to buy the DA18-250 and use that plus the FA35 f/2 on my trip.

 

Thanks all. 50mm f/1.4 and probably the Sigma 10-20mm is up next unless I can justify putting one of the DA*'s in my bag.

Went in and handled the Pentax 18-250 today and it's was quite nice. The zoom wasn't nearly as bad as what some people have mentioned on photo.net.

 

It was actually quite smooth throughout the entire range. It was a fair amount heavier than I expected too.

 

They didn't have a Tamron in the store but the sales associate said that they were identical but failed to mention that Tamron make it for Pentax.

 

So as soon as I complete the sale of my 50-200mm tomorrow, I'll be ordering the 18-250 online.

Ok Andrew Gilchrist, I understand what you are trying to tell me now. Thank you.

 

Now for the people who keep saying, "get a wein safe sync.".

Does it still allow P-TTL? From the images online, it looks like there is just the standard contacts and none of the extra ones for a flash to communicate with it.

 

If I get to doing some shoots this summer, I will look into upgrading my 45CT4 to the Metz 45CL4 digital w/ the SCA 3702 Pentax module.

Not a lot I would hope. I've had my LX serviced a few times for various problems that I thought would cost an arm and a leg. Just make sure to take it to a reputable shop and get an estimate or two. It might be something very trivial that we are overlooking.

 

Good luck. I wish I had the passion to shoot film still. Digital is just so much faster to get the end product.

So what exactly is it taking a reading from to give you a %? voltage? current?

I would be led more so to a short than anything else. Check to see if any debris or any sort is in the battery compartment.

Yes I have and it's only $10 cheaper at B&H, but then I'd have to pay international shipping which will more than likely incure duties, customs and or brokerage fees.

Oddly enough, here in Toronto the Tamron, for the most part, is the same price as the Pentax. I have one online vendor who sells the Pentax for much less and is probably the way I'll go.

 

Another thing is that I am having a hard time finding a location that has it in stock. The Pentax is at the pre-order stage and the Tamron is on special orders. I need to call around and see who actually has a copy in store for a demo.

thanks for the info guys.

 

I will probably be going into a camera store this weekend with my K10D to check out the Pentax/Tamron 18-250mm and probably the Sigma 10-20mm.

I can live without P-TTL as none of my flashes are capable.

 

In terms of exposure, I'll adjust settings just like back in the day. If I had a couple of the new Pentax flashes, that's be a different story.

 

Hacking the FG would just be to get a signal through to the radio trigger. There would be no effort put into maintaining P-TTL. 2 contacts are all I would need.

 

From what I recall, the wein safe sync is too big for the pop up flash to be usable. Please correct me if I am wrong.

I actually found a Pentax that is going for a bit less than the Tamron from a Canadian ebay vendor. Still going to be $540 after tax and shipping.

Well, the idea of using the radio trigger is to eliminate cables and wires. For an off camera flash using the FG, F5P and F adapters/cable is a bit of a nuisance to try and be mobile.

 

If I need to use a flash with a side grip, I'll just use my Metz 45 CT-4 as it has a fill flash.

 

What I really miss is the PC sync/X ports I had on my LX in addition to the hot shoe.