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AF on K10D
This isn't new, I used to have an 18-28mm for my film camera and that was an absolute pig to focus too. I think it has to do with the large depth of field at wide angles, makes it hard to pinpoint the exact focus point. I've noticed this effect with the Sigma 10-20 at the wide end, but never with th...
Posted by ChrisA on 22/09/2009 - 16:53
pentax uk support (Photopia) are a waste of time
I am disgusted. There was a thread about this not long ago but can't find it. I sent the lens (smc DFA 100 mm / 2.8 Macro) I dropped to them over a week ago. They received it on Monday 14 September and I waited patiently for someone to call me. Their website states 5 days turnaround for repairs. ...
Posted by ericp on 22/09/2009 - 16:18
pentax uk support (Photopia) are a waste of time
And they have finally come back. They had to get a quote from Tokyo apparently and they only did this because I asked them to. Tokyo asked for pictures and they dully sent them. Why they did not think of doing this [sending pictures and asking for a quote] before is beyond me. Either or, Tokyo th...
Posted by ericp on 01/10/2009 - 09:33
pentax uk support (Photopia) are a waste of time
They say for to six weeks but I think it will be over 8 weeks judging by how long it has taken just to get a quote. Not sure I will be sending it though but I do know I will have to pay £6 or £12 just to get it back now :?
Posted by ericp on 01/10/2009 - 11:06
pentax uk support (Photopia) are a waste of time
I'd pay the nominal charge to get it back & have a crack at it myself. I've no experience, but for that few quid it's worth a try.
Posted by RR on 01/10/2009 - 15:13
pentax uk support (Photopia) are a waste of time
And they have finally come back. They had to get a quote from Tokyo apparently and they only did this because I asked them to. Tokyo asked for pictures and they dully sent them. Why they did not think of doing this [sending pictures and asking for a quote] before is beyond me. Either or, Tokyo th...
Posted by RichardDay on 01/10/2009 - 16:06
pentax uk support (Photopia) are a waste of time
My experience with Photopia was nothing short of first class. Four days after posting my cheque to them my DA*50-135 arrived on my doorstep in perfect condition. However the same goes with any consumer orientated company, you'll always hear about good and bad experiences. For sure there are g...
Posted by ericp on 01/10/2009 - 23:19
Help in PSE 5
I think just making the dancer transparant will only unmask the the "O" in vision. I think the idea is to get a dancer shaped hole in the "O" of vision. I'm no expert and I have only tried this on PSE7 so it might not work on PSE5: Put the layer with vision next to the layer with the dancer wi...
Posted by GlynM on 22/09/2009 - 19:53
Henery's Camera
Interesting that the top offer on the digital page is the K-x at $699.99 (Canadian dollars that is!) That converts to £400ish sterling! Pentax UK take note, we don't want ripping off! I have a question. In 1986 I baught a 35-70mm Miranda lens for my ME at Dixon's. Paid about 75.00 Sterling for...
Posted by pentaxian67 on 23/09/2009 - 11:18
Formula One question
Anyone take any pics of F1 cars? The Formula one is back in Canada. Why they dropped it last season was stupid since the Montreal Grand Prix draws 300,000 on race day. I am hoping to attend the race.
Posted by pentaxian67 on 22/09/2009 - 23:33
Formula One question
There is also a track in Essex. I may try there next year when I am in the UK. I have never been to the Montreal GP, just glad its back. From what I konow, leaving Montreal would have ended F! as the drivers and manucaturers all wanted to race there. Advertising to over 300,000 instead of 30,000 mea...
Posted by pentaxian67 on 23/09/2009 - 11:37
Formula One question
No problem. :) I tend to go all the way out to 300 and then just back it off a little bit - that way I don't need to take my eye away from the viewfinder. It's a lens that doesn't like the extremes much but works rather well in the middle :wink:
Posted by hefty1 on 24/09/2009 - 00:21
Photographing rock bands
I agree with the above. Flash tends to kill the stage lighting effects, so just up the ISO to give you the speed you want at the aperture you want. As its your mates band can he get you front of stage (i.e. between the audience and the stage)? If you can get there then you will avoid using lon...
Posted by Bob and his Pentax on 24/09/2009 - 14:35
Work horse
P30e for 12 years with the two kit zooms Then various Fuji bridge cameras. Then back to the fold with the K10D (bought with the 16-45 and 10-17), most often carried with the fisheye or m 50 1:7 and extension tubes.
Posted by Darkmunk on 23/09/2009 - 19:46
Work horse
P30e for 12 years with the two kit zooms Then various Fuji bridge cameras. Then back to the fold with the K10D (bought with the 16-45 and 10-17), most often carried with the fisheye or m 50 1:7 and extension tubes. So is it the 16-45 or the 10-17? If you have to ditch one, what would it be? Same i...
Posted by K10D on 23/09/2009 - 19:50
Work horse
It was, for many years, my trusted, solid, basic Zenit 12XP. I carried it everywhere and got good use out of my second hand Carl Ziess Jena 35mm lens. Now it would be my K200d fitted with my Sigma 18-200mm. The lens may change when I get my new Tamron 18-250mm back. Still have the Zenit and C...
Posted by Hardgravity on 23/09/2009 - 20:18
Work horse
I've used my K10D + FA43 more than any other combo I've ever owned by a clear margin - although I can see the DA35 overtaking the FA43 within the next couple of years. Back in the film days I owned many, many cameras including SLRs from Rollei, Olympus, Minolta, Pentax (the 110) and Praktica (and...
Posted by hefty1 on 24/09/2009 - 00:10
Anyone can recognise these?
Maybe, but I've not heard of any strikes around here. I've a feeling our postie has been off and they haven't got anyone to cover - the drawback of living in the back of beyond... :? Still, I have my fingers crossed they'll turn up eventually and I'm really curious now to find out what I bought. ...
Posted by hefty1 on 09/10/2009 - 10:10
Anyone can recognise these?
Maybe, but I've not heard of any strikes around here. I've a feeling our postie has been off and they haven't got anyone to cover - the drawback of living in the back of beyond... :? Still, I have my fingers crossed they'll turn up eventually and I'm really curious now to find out what I bought. ...
Posted by Clarky on 09/10/2009 - 10:22
Anyone can recognise these?
Well, it finally arrived today! So here's what your own 30 quid could have got you (drum roll): Pentax SP500 with ERC and strap. Meter needs a battery but all shutter speeds sound about right, no dents or dings but in need of a clean and possibly new light seals. ERC and strap in good condition a...
Posted by hefty1 on 14/10/2009 - 16:43
