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London camera exchange.
I used to work for Wilkinson Cameras in Liverpool (not a fun experience to be honest, very old-school mentality and uncompetitive prices) and we had a decent range of Pentax gear. Went back recently and it was all gone, just wasn't selling at all. Honestly I think their UK marketing is absolute ...
Posted by RightOnTime on 24/11/2017 - 05:28
London camera exchange.
I was sad to discover that the Worcester LCE shop, my closest camera shop, stopped stocking Pentax. Now I only really have one option and that is travelling to Watford. LCE basically handed all my business back to SRS on a silver platter. Can't ever fault SRS. Was nice to be able to pick stuff up...
Posted by Tyr on 08/12/2017 - 15:35
London camera exchange.
I have had a pentax k50 just returned after 4 months while awaiting a repair.I at first asked if they could help with the costs as the same problem occurred with the k30,aperture block. They never got back to me at all.The call centre staff tried their best to get an answer from the main centre,but...
Posted by mindymoo on 06/03/2018 - 19:54
K-3 and K-3 ii batteries
Hello again. Further to this post. I have turned off GPS but it keeps switching back on which is draining batteries constantly. I also recently fully charged batteries left the camera in bag fully switched off without any use at all and when I switched it on the batteries where nearly flat. I,m begi...
Posted by phillipjclay on 02/04/2018 - 12:06
K-3 and K-3 ii batteries
Hello again. Further to this post. I have turned off GPS but it keeps switching back on which is draining batteries constantly. I also recently fully charged batteries left the camera in bag fully switched off without any use at all and when I switched it on the batteries where nearly flat. I,m begi...
Posted by JohnX on 02/04/2018 - 14:23
K-3 and K-3 ii batteries
Hi Phil. On my K-3II, it doesn't matter which shooting mode the camera is in, or whether or not you've got a USER mode set, GPS on/off is only set by the pushbutton on the pentaprism, and it's only visibly active (in other words, the little orange light is on and the 'GPS' indicator is visible on...
Posted by microlight2010 on 02/04/2018 - 16:51
To KP, or not to KP, that is the question.
I had convinced myself to get a K-70 to replace my failed K-50, which I really loved but it had the aperture issue and finally died. I just finished selling off what remained of the K-50 (body and accessories, less the lenses which I kept). However, now I'm wavering between the K-70 and the KP. F...
Posted by OldChe on 07/12/2017 - 03:41
To KP, or not to KP, that is the question.
Just to let you all know, I got a K-70 with the 18-135mm WR lens. I'm liking it very much, the grip is good, thumb rest a little smaller than my old K-50 but seems comfortable. The camera is nice and small, just a tiny bit heavier than the K-50 though of course with lots more capability. The 18-1...
Posted by OldChe on 20/12/2017 - 05:09
To KP, or not to KP, that is the question.
I normally use an Eye-Fi card at home so I usually include a Grey Card in the 1st shot and then check WB + Exposure + Focus on the PC before proceeding. I've probably taken a cordless flash reading first using IR to trigger the flash. For exposure burnt out whites are more important than the grey...
Posted by Algernon on 20/12/2017 - 15:54
To KP, or not to KP, that is the question.
Setting aside pros and cons of pop up flash - because I hardly ever use it, perhaps the main consideration should be one of lenses. There is so little to choose between the KP and the K-70 other than the physical form of these cameras. I have handled the KP, it looks better in the real world than ...
Posted by ronniemac on 30/12/2017 - 19:10
K-3 will not turn off.
Hi, looking for some advice: I was out shooting in dense fog this morning at the sea shore here in Mexico. I was shooting into the wave, and did get a splash on my camera, which was equipped with 18-135 lens. I took several photo after the splash, all seemed well. Walking back to my apartment, I...
Posted by JudithAnn on 31/12/2017 - 22:00
K-3 will not turn off.
I have just done a trip around parts of Australia, and my K3 does much the same thing. I pull the battery out, give it 30 seconds or so, put the battery back in, turn it on again, and all is fine. This happens with a Pentax battery in place, and it does not matter which lens I am using. I just check...
Posted by JForeigner on 01/01/2018 - 04:17
K-3 will not turn off.
Sounds like it is gradually getting better, perhaps drying out in the parts you cannot see. If possible take out the battery and card and leave all ports open, wrap in a microfibre cloth and keep somewhere warm and dry for a while. The earlier issue sounds like a sticking aperture mechanism, try fli...
Posted by RobL on 01/01/2018 - 12:36
K-3 will not turn off.
Dear JAK I was trying to catch the underside of small incoming wave, it splashed over my lens. However the camera has improved, and I am taking photos again. Sometimes it shuts off when I turn it off.....so, it is better then it was. I am back home in Northren Canada mid March..... at that...
Posted by JudithAnn on 04/01/2018 - 10:52
'Water Torture Test'
Well the American Army are convinced, are you now?? :) https://www.youtube.com/embed/Eo61t5fH6Qw?rel=0&autoplay=1 A few years ago I went to Monument Valley in Utah(?) and my K5 fitted with 18-55mm wr lens got covered in dust. When I got back to the hotel I placed it under the shower and washed t...
Posted by walkeja on 12/01/2018 - 10:34
Pentax K1 v Sony A7Riiii v NikonD850
Do you reckon that's just a bad 70-200 and he should get it swapped or is the focus adjustment simply out? This is an interesting take on the K-1's autofocus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuGdjlVVrNo Not only does he capture a photo of Algi in flight, he suggests the best AF hold setting to us...
Posted by JAK on 17/01/2018 - 17:11
Pentax K1 v Sony A7Riiii v NikonD850
Do you reckon that's just a bad 70-200 and he should get it swapped or is the focus adjustment simply out? This is an interesting take on the K-1's autofocus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuGdjlVVrNo Not only does he capture a photo of Algi in flight, he suggests the best AF hold setting to us...
Posted by theonenadeem on 18/01/2018 - 22:54
Pentax K1 v Sony A7Riiii v NikonD850
Pentax AF . Ok , regardless of wether you guys like him . Have any Pentaxians who shoot bif or sports anything to add , about his improved af claims. Regards I have a K-1 and confess that I haven't used the tracking much as it's the wrong time of year for me (airshows) but the AF hold feature m...
Posted by Mike-P on 19/01/2018 - 09:26
Pentax K-1 Mark II rumours
For Pentax users spending loads of money is what they like to do :lol: Loads of people have bought expensive Zeiss and Voigtlander MF lenses even though they haven't a clue how to focus them :mrgreen: Since the ME-F Pentax have had a very precise (to the mm ) electronic focus indicator. It ma...
Posted by Algernon on 27/01/2018 - 16:30
Pentax K-1 Mark II rumours
I think the point that is missed is that as a professional you need to be assured you camera nails focus as often as possible. The big aperture will give you an advantage of at least 1 stop and I shooting in low light or changing light conditions the large aperture would give the focusing system a...
Posted by Fishbones on 27/01/2018 - 20:44
