aardvark7

I've done a search for a member called 'Packard' and, according to the result, there have only ever been two here: one called Robert and the other called Ben, both having very few posts to their...

I think this is a very carefully thought out strategy, combining good PR with getting a broader customer base, without compromising their current products too much as far as their usual market is...

@PowerG9atBlackForest

That's exactly how it works. As you can see by their own specifications of limit, if you multiply the maximum input aperture of f1.26 by the factor of the wideconverter 0.71,...

It is just the same maths as using a multiplying teleconverter: an f2.8 with a 1.4x becomes (approx.) f4.0 and with a 2x teleconverter becomes and f5.6
This is in reverse as it is a 0.7x...

It is just the same maths as using a multiplying teleconverter: an f2.8 with a 1.4x becomes (approx.) f4.0 and with a 2x teleconverter becomes an f5.6

This is in reverse as it is a 0.7x...

I am sure that someone will be able to explain why we can't have our cake and eat it...

My immediate reaction is why wouldn't the lens manufacturers off this?

I am sure that someone will be able to explain why we can't have our cake and eat it...

My immediate reaction is why wouldn't the lens manufacturers offer this, along with their existing line up?...

Including the A99, so it probably goes throughout every range and I'm not aware of a setting to turn it off.I can see the OP's dilemma and difficulty for his particular need, but as has been...

It is a curious thing with software, how we think of it is an ever changing amorphous creation, rather than a static free-standing purchase. Consequently, when a newer model comes out we feel hard...

If you look in the menu (page 4 of the 'cog' section) and go to the Smart Telecon. next to the bottom, you need to change it to 'Focus Magnifier' and then it will work as you had hoped.The other...

It's not the pen, as such, but the tablet which needs to be Wacom based. That is the part which contains the patented technology and, as far as I know, only Wacom have come up with a system that...

As it was time to upgrade/rebuild my system I looked into Windows 8. The rationale being that it would be a good time to install and it would be better long-term. Having read about the relative...

Assuming the average level of light in a gym is quite gloomy (as far as photography is concerned), there will be no perfect solution and, depending upon just how far away you are it would be...

I do not know how you approached taking these pictures, but I delight in the dignity and good manners shown by the subjects! Clearly, they are quite content for you to be taking their pictures and,...

A Lightroom catalogue keeps a virtual record/copy of the directory structure, so if you move the files or change the structure outside of Lightroom it won't be able to access the files. They show...

There are two ways to wirelessly trigger your flash: either with another flash unit acting as a controller, or a radio trigger.For the first you will need a Sony flash and different models have...

Amazon provide a portal for other people and retailers to sell, however, I don't know how much they monitor the age of the data. If the seller has never updated the prices or entries then they will...

Hi, Never apologise for being sensible!I've checked quickly and it seems that they are one of the many internet Hong Kong based suppliers, so I would be cautious.The information regarding the...

It is really good to smile first thing in the morning and your post made me laugh out loud!I knew there was something familiar about those photographs and your description nailed it. Thanks :D

I haven't yet. Thanks for the heads up as I'll watch out for it and let you know.A new version has relatively recently been released and there is already an upgrade, so hopefully one or other will...