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*ist DL2/jessops
Just as a side note... After duffing my lovely 24-90 lens, and phoning the insurers they suggested I take it for repair estimate to their preferred centre... Jessops. You can imagine what I said :P I wish these things didn't happen like this, but let's just hope you get your DL2 back very soo...
Posted by MattMatic on 24/10/2006 - 15:35
*ist DL2/jessops
Hiya Dan,yeah been without my camera since august 10th,ive tried to find out with what they're replacing my DL2 with for the very reason you mention but cant find out,an upgrade would be nice but to be honest im not too botherd,i just want my camera back! I keep using my film slr and find myself thi...
Posted by bettyswolloks on 27/10/2006 - 19:28
*ist DL2/jessops
If this happened to me I'd have asked for my money back long ago and if it was my first Pentax experience, it would have been my last. You've had absolutely appaling treatment by both Jessops & Pentax and it is Jessops who are responsible for replacement. Can you imagine a professional photog...
Posted by Mannesty on 30/10/2006 - 12:38
K10D - Good deal, or not?
If you are happy with the D why replace it immediately? I am happy with my Ds for now, and whilst I would love a new toy I can't really justify yet. I am dissapointed in the expensive battery, but the other points don't worry me - I have SD cards, and can't use wireless flash without another unit ...
Posted by Gwyn on 06/10/2006 - 07:39
K10D - Good deal, or not?
The sample photos look very promising. Especially "Image 4" (girl on left with out of focus car and buildings) - skin tone and detail are superb. Practically nothing lost in the shadows (I checked in PS), and just a bit of blown out highlights (which look perfectly acceptable). "Im...
Posted by MattMatic on 06/10/2006 - 16:17
K10D - Good deal, or not?
Already postred my thoughts on the new battery in the "other" thread. As for the grip I'm with George on this one, I didn't buy the grip for the D and I wont be buying one for the K10D either, One of the reasons I stuck with Pentax was the size and weight of the bodies, that seems a bi...
Posted by fatspider on 07/10/2006 - 13:24
K10D - Good deal, or not?
I'm looking forward to Focus next year too. I think Pentax have addressed most people's concerns with the K10D. I'll wait and see if the camera lives up to expectations before considering a purchase. I'm happy with my DL for the time being, the image quality etc. is quite superb and I'm not sure ...
Posted by Kimbo on 07/10/2006 - 19:42
K10D - Good deal, or not?
As for the grip I'm with George on this one, I didn't buy the grip for the D and I wont be buying one for the K10D either, One of the reasons I stuck with Pentax was the size and weight of the bodies, that seems a bit pointless if your going to add the weight of a grip and extra batteries. George/S...
Posted by dexteruk on 08/10/2006 - 21:08
K10D - Good deal, or not?
Peter, Fair comment about the grip, No I have never tried one, so cannot say I wouldnt like it. Weight is a huge consideration when loading up my little Tamrac backpack, I have mobility problems so the less I have on my back or round my neck the better. That been said, my arthritis is getting w...
Posted by fatspider on 08/10/2006 - 22:00
K10D - Good deal, or not?
Thanks Matt. Guess we'll just have to wait for the final production model. The magazine had a hands on trial and indicated specifically that wireless flash was available. Maybe the hardware is there, and they're just waiting in software to finalize depending on feedback?? Maybe they had a tria...
Posted by amoringello on 11/10/2006 - 20:05
Lens Problem
Hi! There are two or three things you must do: 1) In the Custom menu, change the option "Using Aperture Ring" to "2 [Permitted]" - otherwise the camera will not allow the shutter to operate. 2) Switch the focus on the body to "MF". 3) It's probably best to use...
Posted by MattMatic on 13/10/2006 - 22:16
SD Card problem
Hi, I am a newcomer to this forum, so please excuse me if I make mistakes. I came across it whilst looking to see if any body else had had problems with SD cards from myMemory. I bought a 1Gb card to go into my DL2 to go on holiday to Tuscany. It worked well to start with then after 270 shots or...
Posted by HowardJ on 28/10/2006 - 17:15
Hi Newbie/oldie advice require help appreciated.
Hi I'm hoping to compliment (after reading other threads I thought I better pick my words carefully!) my Pentax MZ-50 with a K10D. I do own a Pentax Sn5 compact which does a decent job but flexibility is just not there. What I'm confused about is the compatibility of the lenses I own. I have an old ...
Posted by Pug on 17/10/2006 - 16:27
Hi Newbie/oldie advice require help appreciated.
Welcome to the board "Pug"! First of all - every bayonet mount lens ever made by Pentax will work on all their DSLRs... with some functions restricted. Bear these points in mind: * The sensor on the digital is smaller than a 35mm frame. You get an effective crop of 1.5x. So, a 50m...
Posted by MattMatic on 17/10/2006 - 16:37
Hi Newbie/oldie advice require help appreciated.
If you are interested in doing any Macro photography it's worth picking up a 49mm reversing ring. You can get these on Ebay for about a fiver. The 50mm is the classic lens to use with such a ring and works well, and if your 35-80 is the same as mine then you'll be surprised how good a macro lens it ...
Posted by Mongoose on 17/12/2006 - 23:06
Hi Newbie/oldie advice require help appreciated.
Hi, Luckily I did get the K10 just after Xmas, slightly late Xmas present. Bought from the camera centre in Cardiff, they actually had enquires for 20 camera's but only were supplied with 1! I was lucky enough to walk in on the day they received it. Anyway bought it with the 18-55 and a 2gig card an...
Posted by Pug on 25/01/2007 - 15:04
Higher import tax on Digital cameras
Indeed, this might have the (unintended) consequence of forcing manufacturers to concentrate on improving the basics rather than just adding gimmicks. It's a different matter with real video cameras, though. Classifying cameras as recorders just because they could save edited footage back to the...
Posted by George Lazarette on 19/10/2006 - 18:13
K10D Flash Modes
These are all modes for the popup flash. * Leading curtain (the default): Shutter opens, flash fires, shutter waits, shutter closes. * Trailing curtain: Shutter opens, shutter waits, flash fires, shutter closes. Doesn't sound like a lot of difference, but the net result is that when using t...
Posted by MattMatic on 19/10/2006 - 13:18
Death on the dial
I have been looking at the user manual for the K10D and, with the introduction of Sv and TAv modes plus ways of switching in/out of priority modes without actually turning the mode dial, I can't help but think that things are starting to get more complicated than they need to be. For example, what's...
Posted by PygmyTwittle on 19/10/2006 - 14:27
Death on the dial
Undoubtedly, the features of the K10D look fantastic, and I am not trying to spoil anyone's enjoyment of their new toy before they even get it - I'd also be buying one if I had the money :cry: . I'm not saying that it won't be easy to use - I'm just interested in why, with digital, sensitivity hasn'...
Posted by PygmyTwittle on 20/10/2006 - 10:40
