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bird of prey
I agree with Donut - the birds head doesn't look as sharp as the wood behind it. When taking birds or animals try to focus on the eyes. Plus what has been said about rotating it so the horizontals are horizontal. Otherwise the exposure is good - you can see most of the texture in the plumage.
Posted by Gwyn on 10/08/2007 - 11:11
I need convincing!
On the other hand, I am sure George is right about spending the money ob good glass. I have two Tamron's, the "Pentax" 28-105 and 28-200, both of which suffer from flare. I also have two Pentax 18-55s (due to kit pricing) - offers welcome for one, mint condition! So, exactly what glass w...
Posted by niblue on 14/08/2007 - 09:39
Pentax K10D Advert
Threads generally find a path of their own and interesting things can delvelop that take the discussion in different directions. That's not a problem. The only time a problem arises is if tempers run away with people and things get personal. Then it's time to take a step back and make friends aga...
Posted by johnriley on 13/08/2007 - 14:29
Pentax K10D Advert
The web doesn't show our emotions easily, I'm as chilled as you Vic and no offence taken (or given). :) I'm in an open-minded mood at the moment and don't like to see Pentax unfairly reviewed. Mind you, I learned yesterday that whilst Nikon have abandoned me below the D200, I can buy any Canon ...
Posted by paul l on 15/08/2007 - 08:14
Built-in flash on K100D problem
When I have the flash raised on the K100D and press the shutter and the auto-focus is having difficulty in focussing, there is a flash accompanied by a 'fizzing' sound. Is this as it should be? Thanks.
Posted by nilescrane on 13/08/2007 - 20:34
Built-in flash on K100D problem
Yes. In very low light the flash will, well, it will "flash" briefly in short bursts to help illuminate the scene and help the lens to "see" something to focus on. You will hear the tiny flashes as they go off. Edit: Argh! a few seconds too late...
Posted by amoringello on 13/08/2007 - 20:37
My first uploads
These are the first photographs I have taken with the K10D. They are nothing to shout about, I was just messing around. I just wanted to share them. Any comments are welcome but please be kind. I was very excited when I took my first photos with my K10D back in January this year. They were my first...
Posted by ChrisA on 14/08/2007 - 21:24
My first uploads
I quite like the waterfall one, though personnally I would have slowed the shutter speed down to blur the water. Its personal preference really but I like the look it gives. Keep up the good work. Speaking of light, I was driving back from Chesterfield on Sunday evening, and as usual I drive ...
Posted by Gashley on 15/08/2007 - 08:40
My first uploads
The light was pretty terrible because it was a cloudy grey day that was constantly threatening to rain. But I couldn't resist a few shots anyway. I always have the option of photoshop. I quite like the waterfall one, though personnally I would have slowed the shutter speed down to blur the water....
Posted by Damfino on 15/08/2007 - 11:54
Lesson learned
I bought a K10D off ebay about 2 months ago, as posted in an early thread it developed a fault with the e dials. I took the camera to Pentax's head office but they told me as it was bought from emilyandlily that I would have to take up any issues directly with them. I sent the camera out with ...
Posted by MrMuz on 15/08/2007 - 11:26
Lesson learned
Problems. I know them. My DL2 was faulty after 4 months, strange spider’s web-like fibres under the LCD screen. I posted a message about it a while ago. I returned it to Jessops and asked if I could change it for another. We haven’t got any in stock, they said, so off it went for repair with a reque...
Posted by Fuzzfeast on 16/08/2007 - 16:38
Lesson learned
What do they do down there in Langley? I used the hopeless DL2 that has now been to Pentax three times for repair at the weekend and it broke down again. As usual the display screen packed up and it is unrepairable and in this condition I wouldn’t even be able to sell it. I even requested in my lett...
Posted by Fuzzfeast on 08/10/2007 - 11:59
Lesson learned
Take a look at . Make sure you take it back to the store for a refund or replacement BEFORE it is 6 months old from the date of original purchase, with receipted proof of purchase. After 6 months the burdon of proof is on the consumer to prove that the goods were inherently faulty. Up to 6 month...
Posted by Mannesty on 08/10/2007 - 15:11
Lesson learned
Thanks for the advice, I DID take it back to Jessops when it first got a fault, after four months, but they claimed to have none in stock. It was sent to Pentax and although Jessops asked on the despatch note if it could be replaced with a new camera, Pentax did a repair on the original, which turne...
Posted by Fuzzfeast on 08/10/2007 - 20:40
Lesson learned
Any item has to be fit for purpose and it would seem your DL2 is not. I would take it back to jessops, explain the history to the manager and ask for a replacement. Be courteous but firm in what you want. At this stage just assume you will get satisfaction, which will improve your negotiating ...
Posted by johnriley on 08/10/2007 - 20:51
Lesson learned
And the latest news is... I picked up a K100D from Jessops today, it came in a box that looked like it had been around a bit. When I got home I noticed three things: no connect lead to download, no eyepiece cover and more importantly, the serial number card had a number on it that didn't match th...
Posted by Fuzzfeast on 12/11/2007 - 20:39
Lesson learned
I would go back and speak with Jessops. It may be that the camera was on display hence the wrong card and the box. On the other hand if it wasn't sold as ex-display, I would be a bit peeved. Kim
Posted by Kim C on 12/11/2007 - 20:51
Lesson learned
Actually Kim the correspondence I got back from Jessops told me it was Pentax who had agreed to replace the camera with a K100D and 18-55 lens. In fact I didn't get the lens but that didn't matter because I've got one anyway but yes I will go back this week to question the serial number with Jessops...
Posted by Fuzzfeast on 12/11/2007 - 21:43
Lesson learned
It drags on. I contacted Jessops who agreed to send the used K100D back to Pentax. Then Pentax denied having received it, so Jessops had to check their courier receipts to prove it was sent. Once this was confirmed, Jessops told me that Pentax were going to send a new K100D but it would have to be s...
Posted by Fuzzfeast on 04/01/2008 - 12:24
Lesson learned
Now Pentax have surprised me again! Jessops got my recent letter advising them I'd still not received anything despite them telling me that Pentax were going to send me a new K100D. The faulty DL2 that was repeatedly repaired without success had already gone back to Pentax forever, followed by t...
Posted by Fuzzfeast on 08/01/2008 - 21:13
