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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: 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: General Talk
10-08-2023, 04:22 PM
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I've just bought two cameras. And neither is a Pentax.
The first is a TP-Link Tapo C310 3MP/2K Outdoor Home Security Wi-Fi camera and the second, a TP-Link Tapo C100 2MP/1080P Indoor camera.
This company makes these really cunning cameras and heaps of other stuff to make life easier in and around the home. Tapo Smart | Smart Devices for Smart Living
They have lights and power outlets that can be controlled from the same app as the security cameras. All very clever.
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Forum: General Talk
02-01-2023, 04:19 PM
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Sounds like the MCAS problem did not dent orders too much.
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Forum: General Talk
08-25-2021, 09:36 PM
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Interesting! And, just for fun, I worked out how much that works out per kg! $35,800/kg!!! :D
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Forum: General Talk
12-09-2020, 02:03 PM
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Yup. Resurfacing or replacing the rotors is the only fix.
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Forum: General Talk
08-12-2020, 11:29 PM
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Forum: General Talk
08-02-2020, 02:59 PM
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No politics please. Mods have removed multiple posts.
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Forum: General Talk
07-01-2020, 03:35 PM
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Yup, brand new as in camera shop new old stock, never sold. Never even had a film through it! :D
It's just arrived, not 5 minutes ago.
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Forum: General Talk
06-30-2020, 04:17 PM
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Two of mine came with 35-70 lenses too. This one, interestingly, has a 35-105.
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Forum: General Talk
06-29-2020, 09:55 PM
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I have just bought a brand spanking new film camera, a Pentax SFXn. I'll post photos as soon as it arrives!
Now, before anyone says something mean about the SFX or SFXn, note that for some obscure reason I seem to collect SFX cameras as I already have around 4 or 5. Don't ask me why. Maybe I'm feeling sentimental as it was my first Pentax.
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Forum: General Talk
10-07-2019, 01:23 AM
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I've never seen a thing like that!
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Forum: General Talk
06-06-2019, 01:24 PM
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Forum: General Talk
04-10-2019, 04:25 PM
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Often, it's all my budget can afford! :)
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Forum: General Talk
04-10-2019, 03:40 PM
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I have the SMC-F 28-80. Not my favourite lens, but it's detail and rendering is actually pretty good too. There's a lot ot be said for these old film era lenses. The 35-70mm is good for macro too. And then, if you want to go next level, mount it, set to macro focus and reverse a 50mm onto it and you can get super close to stuff! :)
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Forum: General Talk
04-10-2019, 03:17 PM
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Neat lenses Mike. As Doc says, the 35-70 is "a stack of primes". I quote him regularly! :lol:
You won't be disappointed. I'm on the lookout for another copy. My one copy has developed a bit of fogging in the rear elements. Good thing they're cheap.
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Forum: General Talk
06-25-2018, 02:52 PM
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Aha! Thanks for sharing. :)
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Forum: General Talk
06-24-2018, 06:30 PM
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What's that hiding on the bottom shelf Norm?
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Forum: General Talk
04-03-2018, 05:28 PM
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The fungal spores are everywhere. In the air you breathe. Literally everywhere. If you're worried about a bag, and assuming it's clean and does not need a wash, vacuum it with a good vacuum cleaner with a HEPA or better filter.
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Forum: General Talk
03-15-2018, 02:50 PM
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We were in Wellington yesterday, so visited a real camera shop (although they don't stock Pentax) and Annie spotted the Rocketblowers. Much better than the one I had.
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Forum: General Talk
03-15-2018, 02:34 PM
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Finally got myself a real Rocketblower.
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Forum: General Talk
10-08-2017, 04:29 PM
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Are you making photography chemicals or are you looking to spend some time in a nuclear reactor? :)
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Forum: General Talk
08-02-2017, 03:44 AM
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Waders can be lethal. Good thing you had your wits about you. :)
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Forum: General Talk
08-01-2017, 03:17 PM
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Neat tale. Pity about the catch and release rule! :D
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