Back in the fold and my first Pentax equipment failure!
Posted 22/05/2022 - 16:13
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Bwaahaha 😆 😂 I knew it, you can't help it, you're as bad as me!
Well nearly.
Well nearly.
Cheers Jules...
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Posted 22/05/2022 - 16:15
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jules wrote:
I'd decided it was the Camera but it doesn't happen with any of the PLM glass I have
I'd decided it was the Camera but it doesn't happen with any of the PLM glass I have
The camera isn't ruled out yet. Don't bin the 16-85 until you've checked whether it happens with other non-PLM lenses - if it does, it's the camera not the lens. And if you know anyone nearby who has a Pentax, ask if you can try your 16-85 on their camera.
Steve
Posted 22/05/2022 - 16:23
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Mike-P wrote:
On another note I ordered a K-3 MKIII five minutes ago.
On another note I ordered a K-3 MKIII five minutes ago.
I knew you would at some time Mike 😉
Chris
www.chrismillsphotography.co.uk
" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".
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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8
Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8, Pentax A 50mm F1.2
K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
www.chrismillsphotography.co.uk
" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".
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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8
Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8, Pentax A 50mm F1.2
K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
Posted 22/05/2022 - 16:25
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TBH I payed only twenty quid less than current to get mine used but I'm all in for a second one, so let me know if it doesn't work out!
He He
He He
Cheers Jules...
My viewfinder is 576,000,000 pixels.
My other viewfinder is 5.76,000,000.
www.exaggeratedperspectives.com
My viewfinder is 576,000,000 pixels.
My other viewfinder is 5.76,000,000.
www.exaggeratedperspectives.com
Posted 22/05/2022 - 16:30
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Lubbyman wrote:
The camera isn't ruled out yet. Don't bin the 16-85 until you've checked whether it happens with other non-PLM lenses - if it does, it's the camera not the lens. And if you know anyone nearby who has a Pentax, ask if you can try your 16-85 on their camera.
Doesn't happen with my 70-210 which is SDM I think nor the 150-450 but no idea what that is?
DC?
Steve
jules wrote:
I'd decided it was the Camera but it doesn't happen with any of the PLM glass I have
I'd decided it was the Camera but it doesn't happen with any of the PLM glass I have
The camera isn't ruled out yet. Don't bin the 16-85 until you've checked whether it happens with other non-PLM lenses - if it does, it's the camera not the lens. And if you know anyone nearby who has a Pentax, ask if you can try your 16-85 on their camera.
Doesn't happen with my 70-210 which is SDM I think nor the 150-450 but no idea what that is?
DC?
Steve
Cheers Jules...
My viewfinder is 576,000,000 pixels.
My other viewfinder is 5.76,000,000.
www.exaggeratedperspectives.com
My viewfinder is 576,000,000 pixels.
My other viewfinder is 5.76,000,000.
www.exaggeratedperspectives.com
Posted 22/05/2022 - 16:52
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jules wrote:
TBH I payed only twenty quid less than current to get mine used but I'm all in for a second one, so let me know if it doesn't work out!
He He
TBH I payed only twenty quid less than current to get mine used but I'm all in for a second one, so let me know if it doesn't work out!
He He
It arrives Wednesday so first thing is to go out with the 150-450mm and Sigma 500mm f/4.5
Still have my DA* 16-50 f/2.8, 50-135mm & 55-300mm PLM ... wish I hadn't sold the 20-40mm though.
Posted 22/05/2022 - 21:51
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jules wrote:
Lubbyman wrote:
The camera isn't ruled out yet. Don't bin the 16-85 until you've checked whether it happens with other non-PLM lenses - if it does, it's the camera not the lens. And if you know anyone nearby who has a Pentax, ask if you can try your 16-85 on their camera.
Doesn't happen with my 70-210 which is SDM I think nor the 150-450 but no idea what that is?
DC?
Steve
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I'd decided it was the Camera but it doesn't happen with any of the PLM glass I have
I'd decided it was the Camera but it doesn't happen with any of the PLM glass I have
The camera isn't ruled out yet. Don't bin the 16-85 until you've checked whether it happens with other non-PLM lenses - if it does, it's the camera not the lens. And if you know anyone nearby who has a Pentax, ask if you can try your 16-85 on their camera.
Doesn't happen with my 70-210 which is SDM I think nor the 150-450 but no idea what that is?
DC?
Steve
Since the problem is over-exposure, it's not likely to be related to the type of focus motor (PLM, DC, SDM, screw-drive). Does the aperture lever move across its full range and can you see it opening/closing the aperture? On the US forum, some people have reported screws or springs coming adrift and stopping the aperture from working.
Steve
Posted 22/05/2022 - 23:24
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Does it overexpose wide open?
Pentax hybrid user - Digital K3, film 645 and 35mm SLR and Pentax (&other) lenses adapted to Fuji X and Panasonic L digital
Fan of DA limited and old manual lenses
Fan of DA limited and old manual lenses
Posted 23/05/2022 - 08:48
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Jonathan-Mac wrote:
Does it overexpose wide open?
Does it overexpose wide open?
Gone back from whence it came now, if it don't work I don't hang onto it, I now have a dilemma, do I buy a 16-50 PLM which kind of ties me to APSC, or Marantha's K1 and his 28-105???
K3 MkIII is a world away from anything that has come before, loving it so far!
Cheers Jules...
My viewfinder is 576,000,000 pixels.
My other viewfinder is 5.76,000,000.
www.exaggeratedperspectives.com
My viewfinder is 576,000,000 pixels.
My other viewfinder is 5.76,000,000.
www.exaggeratedperspectives.com
Posted 23/05/2022 - 08:52
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jules wrote:
I now have a dilemma, do I buy a 16-50 PLM which kind of ties me to APSC, or Marantha's K1 and his 28-105???
I now have a dilemma, do I buy a 16-50 PLM which kind of ties me to APSC, or Marantha's K1 and his 28-105???
There's only one right answer: Buy 'em all!!
Steve
Posted 23/05/2022 - 09:05
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Mike-P wrote:
Unusual for the 16-85mm ... I know there have been a few de-centred lenses but never heard of one giving up like that.
On another note I ordered a K-3 MKIII five minutes ago.
Unusual for the 16-85mm ... I know there have been a few de-centred lenses but never heard of one giving up like that.
On another note I ordered a K-3 MKIII five minutes ago.
I really can't keep up with you Mike, I think you've gone through more cameras and lenses than DPReview...
Z-1p, K-1, P50
F50 1.7. SMC-FAs 24, 35, 50 1.4, 85, 135. HD-FA15-30, DFA24-70, D-FA*70-200. The SMC-FA Limited Trinity.
Metz 45 CL-4, AF500FTZ. AF540FGZ.
Some Mamiya and some Nikon
F50 1.7. SMC-FAs 24, 35, 50 1.4, 85, 135. HD-FA15-30, DFA24-70, D-FA*70-200. The SMC-FA Limited Trinity.
Metz 45 CL-4, AF500FTZ. AF540FGZ.
Some Mamiya and some Nikon
Posted 23/05/2022 - 09:39
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Pwynnej wrote:
I really can't keep up with you Mike, I think you've gone through more cameras and lenses than DPReview...
Mike-P wrote:
Unusual for the 16-85mm ... I know there have been a few de-centred lenses but never heard of one giving up like that.
On another note I ordered a K-3 MKIII five minutes ago.
Unusual for the 16-85mm ... I know there have been a few de-centred lenses but never heard of one giving up like that.
On another note I ordered a K-3 MKIII five minutes ago.
I really can't keep up with you Mike, I think you've gone through more cameras and lenses than DPReview...
He's behind Me
Before Mr Pursey comments
Thinking I'll just go PLM and get another MkIII towards the end of the year or when Mike has finished with his :arrow:
Cheers Jules...
My viewfinder is 576,000,000 pixels.
My other viewfinder is 5.76,000,000.
www.exaggeratedperspectives.com
My viewfinder is 576,000,000 pixels.
My other viewfinder is 5.76,000,000.
www.exaggeratedperspectives.com
Posted 23/05/2022 - 10:09
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Mike-P wrote:
Unusual for the 16-85mm ... I know there have been a few de-centred lenses but never heard of one giving up like that.
On another note I ordered a K-3 MKIII five minutes ago.
Unusual for the 16-85mm ... I know there have been a few de-centred lenses but never heard of one giving up like that.
On another note I ordered a K-3 MKIII five minutes ago.
I'm guessing that you'll be using it at an airshow or two Mike?
Would be interested to hear what you think once used on aircraft. Could be exactly what we've been looking for this past decade.
Sorry to hear about your 16-85 Jules...keep considering this lens but it does seem to have its share of problems and just a shame its not a bit faster at the long end.
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Bit disappointed but it happens...
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My viewfinder is 576,000,000 pixels.
My other viewfinder is 5.76,000,000.
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