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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
1 Day Ago
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I'm tempted to ask whether wheelie small cases or wheelie large cases.
Don't mind me. I'm here until Tuesday. Try the veal.
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Forum: General Photography
1 Day Ago
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I'd suggest C, with a slightly rotated crop.
Like this:
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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
2 Days Ago
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It's a little crazy, but it's better than how things were in South Africa where seriously unsafe vehicles were on the roads all the time endangering other road users.
A WOF inspector checks for the following things: Tyre condition (including tread depth), brake operation, structural condition (rust is not allowed in certain areas), lights, cracks or chips in glass, windscreen washers and wipers, safety belts (must not be damaged or overly faded; buckles must work properly), airbags (if fitted), speedometer, steering and suspension, exhaust and fuel system (there must be no leaks). The cost for a WOF inspection is usually around $45 to $60. The good thing with the WOF system is that many auto repair shops are accredited to provide WOFs so, usually, it simply becomes an add-on to your service bill.
With your older cars, as example, and many people here have old cars, you do have the option to place the vehicle's registration on hold for part of the year, as many people will only use their collectable cars in the warmer months. That saves registration costs and also reduces the need for WOF inspections, or, some people with larger car collections will place some of the vehicles registrations on hold, for up to 2 years. This applies to any car over 40 years old. You'd still need a WOF when restarting the registration, even for 40 year old cars. In short, you can't legally drive on the road without a valid rego and WOF, but that does not, of course, prevent you from using the car at vintage racing events, track days and the like.
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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
3 Days Ago
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We have WOFs (warrant of fitness) for cars and COFs (certificate of fitness) for heavy trucks, busses and the like. WOFs are interesting in that new cars need not have a WOF for 3 years from first registration, then annually after that, while cars first registered before 2000 must have a WOF inspection every 6 months. The vehicle registration (which can be paid 3 monthly / 6 monthly or annually) can't be renewed without a valid WOF. In practice, this means most vehicles on the road are roadworthy, but there are, of course, always some who run their vehicles without valid registration or a WOF.
Of course, should you have an accident without a valid WOF or registration, your insurance will tell you to get lost, so accidents can become an expensive exercise.
Our local constabulary don't seem too concerned with the odd taillight being out, but they are very strict when it comes to the driving and holding a phone rule, so best get a hands free kit before driving and talking on the phone in New Zealand. At least both our cars now have phone controls built in, so I've not got on the wrong side of the law with that for some time.
Something that I find odd is the reluctance of people to turn on their vehicle lights when visibility is poor. I always tell my kids. Lightbulbs are cheap, accidents are expensive. Turn your lights on if the conditions are less than perfect. Of course, newer cars do have daytime running lights, but still.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
6 Days Ago
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Is that some sort of problem with the LCD? I'm not sure I see a blur - more like a lack of backlight.
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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
6 Days Ago
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Mostly good. Some tough days. I think they learnt a lot.
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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
6 Days Ago
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Have been similarly busy. House now has a new coat of paint. Well, 95% of it anyway. I still have to do the garage doors, a few bathroom and laundry windows and the bargeboards.
Much of this was achieved with me supervising and teaching child labour.
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Forum: General Talk
04-17-2024, 09:41 PM
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Forum: General Talk
04-11-2024, 03:07 PM
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Having run a large mail server, I think it's bizarre that they dropped you off. There's almost no work involved having some extra users in a mail server system. Sure, there's a bit of storage space needed, but it's really of no consequence.
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Forum: General Talk
04-09-2024, 04:24 PM
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They sure do. Having said that, I've used a smartphone since around 2004/2005 if I remember correctly. My favorite, for a long time, was the HTC TouchPro2 which had a proper slide-out physical keyboard and was, of course, touch screen. After that, various Windows Phone iterations until the operating system's demise in 2019/2020. Then, had to, begrudgingly, find something else and moved over to Samsung Galaxy and the Android operating system.
In fairness to them, it's now a very well developed operating system and (mostly) does everything I need, with apps for pretty much everything I need, especially in my business.
I'd love to have a modern phone with a physical slide-out and tilt keyboard like that TouchPro2, but I don't think anyone makes something like that, sadly! :)
Some benefits of the new phone, over the previous phone are:
No need to carry a bank card or loyalty cards.
It's supposedly IP68 rated and Milspec drop rated.
The glass touch screen works - even wearing gloves!
Almost all my socials, LinkedIn, Facebook, WhatsApp, Strava and Garmin ported across perfectly fine, remembering logon credentials.
Screen resolution is fantastic.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
04-08-2024, 05:32 PM
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Congratulations on getting it sorted. Now you know for next time! LOL
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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
04-08-2024, 05:29 PM
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As long as it's not Bud Light.
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Forum: General Talk
04-08-2024, 05:15 PM
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Finally bit the bullet and got a new phone. Something that's a bit harder to break than my previous phone.
Samsung Galaxy XCover 7. Like this one: Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 Rugged Smartphone | Specs | Samsung Business UK
Have now got it set up and it's doing everything it should, including syncing with my laptop. And, setup was easy as my previous phone was also a Samsung Galaxy, so all data got transferred wirelessly from that phone to this one, including all apps / software, so it was pretty easy to get it all going.
My wife is horrified though, as I still insist on customising my Android phone to look like a Windows Phone!
It's supposedly has a 50Mp camera. I've not tested it yet.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-04-2024, 01:56 PM
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My wife, being a marathon runner, has about 10 pairs of pretty expensive running shoes and a variety of hydration packs. So, I'm safe on the "shoes" and "handbags" front. Or not. :lol:
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
04-04-2024, 02:32 AM
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Welcome from New Zealand!
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-03-2024, 07:31 PM
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I apparently have at least 15 more than my wife thinks I need. :hmm:
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Forum: General Photography
04-03-2024, 01:57 PM
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[sarcasm mode on] But it does not have a flippy screen! I won't buy it. [sarcasm mode off]
Jokes aside, that's a pretty cool article.
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
04-02-2024, 03:21 PM
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
04-02-2024, 03:20 PM
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
04-02-2024, 03:20 PM
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
04-02-2024, 03:20 PM
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
04-02-2024, 03:20 PM
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
04-02-2024, 03:19 PM
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