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The K-M: Any sound advice?
Well I have had my K-m for a day now, and I absolutely love it! I can't get over how small and light it is, and yet so easy to handle/grip properly. It's just so much fun to use. The lack of indicated focus points hasn't been an issue so far either. Very pleased I have to say!
Posted by Snootchies on 25/05/2010 - 19:51
New to DSLR Buying advice required please.
Beware, Lens Buying Addiction (LBA) has no known cure and is usually a very steep and expensive learning curve. I have to challenge this wild claim! Now that I have the DA14,DA40, FA50/2.8,FA100/2.8, K50/1.2 M50/1.4, M50/1.7,M135/3.5, M200/4, 24,28,35,50,105,135,200 Takumars, Tamron 90/2.5, 90/2....
Posted by Mannesty on 28/05/2010 - 09:07
New to DSLR Buying advice required please.
Impressive line-up of lenses, but . . ., wait a minute . . ., I don't see an FA 135mm 1:2.8 in your list. Can you feel the urge? See, It's coming back .... and as it happens, I have one for sale. :lol::lol::lol: Thanks but my wallet is closed, my will is iron. er... an FA135/2.8 you say... did ...
Posted by Transit on 28/05/2010 - 10:46
New to DSLR Buying advice required please.
An offer in the (very close) region of £250 + postage would make it yours. Impressive line-up of lenses, but . . ., wait a minute . . ., I don't see an FA 135mm 1:2.8 in your list. Can you feel the urge? See, It's coming back .... and as it happens, I have one for sale. :lol::lol::lol: Thanks bu...
Posted by Mannesty on 28/05/2010 - 10:58
gx-20 .....how good ? as good as k20?
There is a small difference in how the four way controler works. If you have centre or auto selection of AF points you can acces WB, drive, flash and iso directly without presing Fn first. This works also in Manual Focus regardles of your AF point selection mode. I found it really convinient. You ...
Posted by marcinski on 28/05/2010 - 09:56
Very good K7 review from a Leica fan !
I read it a while back .. good review.
Posted by Mike-P on 29/05/2010 - 06:25
Very good K7 review from a Leica fan !
The review is pretty accurate and refreshing. He's coming from a world of other DSLRs as 2nd cameras to his leicas. We are (mostly) viewing the K-7 as a progression from other Pentax models, so are more familiar with the good points and more likely to focus on the bad points. He also posts a nu...
Posted by dougf8 on 29/05/2010 - 08:47
Very good K7 review from a Leica fan !
He's not the most clued-up reviewer. He has no idea about optimising the focus of a lens on a modern DSLR, and claims the 31mm is soft. It's just not focussed properly. He compares the 31mm with a Summilux mounted on a 135 format sensor with 18MP and no AA filter, and then says the Sumilux is...
Posted by George Lazarette on 29/05/2010 - 18:04
Handstrap for Digital SLR
Stefan, that's probably exactly what I'm looking for. I knew the Forum would help. Many thanks... There are several brands that make this type, even pentax has something that looks like it. The thing is I don't think you can also secure a shoulder strap to the camera but I found that thing was...
Posted by Anvh on 31/05/2010 - 10:26
Handstrap for Digital SLR
One of the nice things about the full-on hand strap is that when you drop your right hand down to your side (holding the camera grip) you can relax your grip completely and the whole thing hangs from the strap on the back of your hand. So you don't have to maintain a tiring vice-like grip on the cam...
Posted by thoughton on 03/06/2010 - 11:38
Macro for Pentax K-X - recommendations...
Hello Jacques. It depends to a great extent what your budget is I think. A quick look on ebay will reveal that there are hundreds of macro lenses for sale which will fit your k-x; so it comes down to what your requirements are in terms of focal length, auto or manual focus, etc. I suspect that if yo...
Posted by matwhittington on 31/05/2010 - 14:04
Macro for Pentax K-X - recommendations...
If you want an autofocus macro lens (1:3 'macro' zooms aren't that great - the Pentax kit lens will do about 1:3 at the long end), then the best option is one of the 100mm-ish macro primes. The Tamron 90mm, Pentax D-FA 100mm, and Sigma 105mm are all fabulous lenses: I have the Pentax (well, the S...
Posted by smc on 01/06/2010 - 08:04
m42 adaptor for k7
Shorting the contacts won't cause any problem, but having a flange on the adapter means the lenses you put on it won't focus to infinity as they'll be sitting too far forward. I've tried several K>M42 adapters and the genuine Pentax one is by far the best made, but I've had acceptable results usi...
Posted by hefty1 on 01/06/2010 - 18:17
From Hong Kong to UK [eBay question]
You would have to pay VAT (17.5%) & Import (Excise) Duty. The Duty depends on the country it comes from and what it is - I think there isn't any on cameras from HK/China. You might be lucky and end-up paying no tax if Customs miss the box, but you cannot rely on this. Some dealers like will ref...
Posted by flossie on 07/06/2010 - 09:27
From Hong Kong to UK [eBay question]
Better by far to ask HMRC exactly what the situation is, you'll find they 'know' the answer rather than 'think' they do.:wink: You've obviously not had the joy of dealing with HMRC enough then - ask them the same question twice you'll get 3 difference answers. And then the two offices will argue wit...
Posted by flossie on 07/06/2010 - 10:44
From Hong Kong to UK [eBay question]
I wouldn't buy something big from HK for that very reason. My K-m came from Binoculars UK, it arrived the next morning before the main post so I'd happily go back to them.
Posted by Dangermouse on 07/06/2010 - 23:50
Autofocus/manualfocus switch
My k200 autofocus/manualfocus switch has failed and will not go to manual focus, has anyone else had tha same problem and where did you get it fixed and what did it cost. I have been quoted £206 which I thought was a bit steep. Any help out there?
Posted by Bernie on 07/06/2010 - 19:30
Autofocus/manualfocus switch
That does not sound good. In what way has it failed? Try removing the lens and moving the switch, and check for any debris in the screw drive. Sorry for the long delay in answering, been on holiday.Switching to manual does not stop autofocusing, tried most things, found a cheaper quote so going ...
Posted by gregmoll on 23/06/2010 - 22:13
HELP!
HELP! PLEASE:!::!::!::!: When I turn on my camera (K20D) I get a screen ' ' ( But, strangely not every time!?!) with whichever lens:roll::roll: WHY:?: What in heavans name have I done? How do I get back to 'normal'? I have looked in the manual but can't find any help there:oops: Thank's Gu...
Posted by Bobbinalorry on 08/06/2010 - 20:26
Changing from Analogue to Digital
The K7 is a great camera. At the moment it's the flagship Pentax dSLR. The Pentax K-X is another option if you want to have good high-iso performance. Other than that, your two lenses will work great on any dSLR. Just remember the crop factor though, so your 28-90 will be equivalent to a 42-...
Posted by whelmed on 09/06/2010 - 12:41
