Pentax K-5 Autofocus System
Posted 22/09/2010 - 22:59
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Mike-P wrote:
Mine was £220 with the kit lens
How did you manage that? I am sure that a lot of people would be interested in a bargain like that!Mine was £220 with the kit lens
Archie
Archie
Posted 23/09/2010 - 03:13
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Mike-P wrote:
I was just wondering why more choice is a bad thing.
I never understand that line of thinking either. Peeps are very diverse in their needs ways of working. the more choice the better I say.I was just wondering why more choice is a bad thing.
I never feel forced to use a feature I have no need for.
[i]Bodies: 1x K-5IIs, 2x K-5, Sony TX-5, Nokia 808
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283
Posted 23/09/2010 - 07:37
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Mike-P wrote:
Why should that happen?
I have no problem if people don't want/need to upgrade, I am spending my money .. not theirs.
Mike, just to make it clear to you and any other forum members following this thread, I was joshing and meant nothing unkind in what I wrote. In an effort to avoid any confusion I need to point out that there are relatively few occasions when the rational part of my enfeebled brain has the casting vote: especially when decisions regarding the purchase of new 'kit' is concerned. Finally, I agree absolutely: what you or any other forum member chooses to spend their hard-earned cash on is not a matter for me or anyone else to pass comment on, unless it is done with good spirit and tongue pushed firmly 'in cheek'.
The bottom-line here, is that it is not just my photographic skills that need improvement
Any member offer intensive training in PR or know where I might get some:
Yours in deepest dudgeon,
Jon (aka prsjnb)
Why should that happen?
I have no problem if people don't want/need to upgrade, I am spending my money .. not theirs.
Mike, just to make it clear to you and any other forum members following this thread, I was joshing and meant nothing unkind in what I wrote. In an effort to avoid any confusion I need to point out that there are relatively few occasions when the rational part of my enfeebled brain has the casting vote: especially when decisions regarding the purchase of new 'kit' is concerned. Finally, I agree absolutely: what you or any other forum member chooses to spend their hard-earned cash on is not a matter for me or anyone else to pass comment on, unless it is done with good spirit and tongue pushed firmly 'in cheek'.
The bottom-line here, is that it is not just my photographic skills that need improvement
Any member offer intensive training in PR or know where I might get some:
Yours in deepest dudgeon,
Jon (aka prsjnb)
Posted 23/09/2010 - 08:26
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helios wrote:
How did you manage that? I am sure that a lot of people would be interested in a bargain like that!
Archie
Currys have a clearance shop on ebay (here) and a few months ago, one friday afternoon, they put a load of cameras and lenses up at Very Very Silly (tm) Prices. Sadly they got snapped-up within minutes and they haven't repeated the mistake since.
How did you manage that? I am sure that a lot of people would be interested in a bargain like that!
Archie
Still shooting in the dark (literally and metaphorically)...
Posted 23/09/2010 - 09:37
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prsjnb wrote:
Mike-P wrote:
Why should that happen?
I have no problem if people don't want/need to upgrade, I am spending my money .. not theirs.
Mike, just to make it clear to you and any other forum members following this thread, I was joshing and meant nothing unkind in what I wrote.
Jon,Mike-P wrote:
Why should that happen?
I have no problem if people don't want/need to upgrade, I am spending my money .. not theirs.
Mike, just to make it clear to you and any other forum members following this thread, I was joshing and meant nothing unkind in what I wrote.
Thanks for the clarification (and the PM) .. my reply was meant in exactly the same way as yours so don't worry, I didn't take it personally. Perhaps I should have also added a after the sentence.
flossie wrote:
Currys have a clearance shop on ebay (here) and a few months ago, one friday afternoon, they put a load of cameras and lenses up at Very Very Silly (tm) Prices. Sadly they got snapped-up within minutes and they haven't repeated the mistake since.
Once in a lifetime opportunity I would think.Currys have a clearance shop on ebay (here) and a few months ago, one friday afternoon, they put a load of cameras and lenses up at Very Very Silly (tm) Prices. Sadly they got snapped-up within minutes and they haven't repeated the mistake since.
It still fills me with a warm glow every time I look on that Ebay sellers listing.
Posted 23/09/2010 - 12:27
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Actually Jacobs are taking preorders for the K-5 body only at £999 which is less than I paid for my K-7 when it first came out.
Archie[/quote]Will someone tell SRS that
Archie[/quote]Will someone tell SRS that
Posted 23/09/2010 - 12:31
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SRS haven't fixed their price yet. So they may offer it for 998GBP .
Posted 23/09/2010 - 15:13
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Unlocker wrote:
She'll be selling her photos for a fortune soon and can buy her own car .
Gwyn wrote:
SRS haven't fixed their price yet. So they may offer it for 998GBP .
If it gets released at the price, the wife will have to wait a bit longer for her car!SRS haven't fixed their price yet. So they may offer it for 998GBP .
Posted 23/09/2010 - 17:35
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beginner wrote:
It's getting more like Nikon every day!.....why do we need all these choices?.......
The AF getting more like Nikon is a bad thing?It's getting more like Nikon every day!.....why do we need all these choices?.......
Besides, at least Pentax haven't done anything really stupid to kill a significant portion of their potential customer base (take a bow, Canon 60D and Sony semi-transparent mirrors )
Posted 23/09/2010 - 17:38
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ISO wrote:
Will someone tell SRS that
They've never failed to pricematch a (non-grey market) UK store if I've asked - worth a try perhaps.
Will someone tell SRS that
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I doubt very much I will buy a K-5 myself
Now if only I could get one for what I paid for the K-7
Archie