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Comment by abesad posted on Timer Remote Control Pentax k20d at 30/11/2010 - 21:56
aliengrove wrote:
I have recently bought a Sigma 18-250 which, so far, I am more than happy with. The Sigma 18-200 got some poor reviews, but the 18-250 is a vast improvement. It is a bit bulkier and heavier than the Pentax/Tamron versions, but more solidly built. It also has HSM, which I think is a serious advantage on this type of lens.
I also am finding that the stabilisation in the lens works better at longer focal lengths than the camera's SR (shake reduction) function: one advantage of the stabilisation (OIS)in the lens is that you get a more stationary image in the viewfinder at long focal lengths, as the image is stabilsed in the lens and not at the sensor. If you do get a Sigma, just remember to turn the camera's SR off if you are using OIS, as they don't work well together, as I have found with a few very blurred shots!
Thank youI have recently bought a Sigma 18-250 which, so far, I am more than happy with. The Sigma 18-200 got some poor reviews, but the 18-250 is a vast improvement. It is a bit bulkier and heavier than the Pentax/Tamron versions, but more solidly built. It also has HSM, which I think is a serious advantage on this type of lens.
I also am finding that the stabilisation in the lens works better at longer focal lengths than the camera's SR (shake reduction) function: one advantage of the stabilisation (OIS)in the lens is that you get a more stationary image in the viewfinder at long focal lengths, as the image is stabilsed in the lens and not at the sensor. If you do get a Sigma, just remember to turn the camera's SR off if you are using OIS, as they don't work well together, as I have found with a few very blurred shots!
Comment by abesad posted on wide-angle lens at 04/10/2010 - 12:13
[quote:3496ace15f="johnriley"]The SMC Pentax-DA 18-250mm is an excellent lens for travel. It's compact and produces nice sharp images. It focuses usefully close as well.
It can sometimes be found new, but more usually second hand. There is a Tamron 18-250mm which is essentially the same lens, but without the Pentax livery and presumably with different coatings.
Sue uses one of these and she produces some staggeringly good images with it. Some say better than mine, but I wouldn't presume to comment on that...[/quoT
Thanks john, I will have a look
It can sometimes be found new, but more usually second hand. There is a Tamron 18-250mm which is essentially the same lens, but without the Pentax livery and presumably with different coatings.
Sue uses one of these and she produces some staggeringly good images with it. Some say better than mine, but I wouldn't presume to comment on that...[/quoT
Thanks john, I will have a look
Comment by abesad posted on wide-angle lens at 04/10/2010 - 11:09
womble wrote:
Any 3rd party make (e.g., Sigma, Tamron, etc.) that offer a particular lens in PK mount, plus (or course) any Pentax lens, and any lens designed to fit the GX10/GX20 usually sold as Schneider-Kreuznach.
Sounds like you are after a one-stop "super-zoom" such as the DA 18-250mm. I haven't invested in that type of lens but others here will be able to help.
K.
Thanks KrisAny 3rd party make (e.g., Sigma, Tamron, etc.) that offer a particular lens in PK mount, plus (or course) any Pentax lens, and any lens designed to fit the GX10/GX20 usually sold as Schneider-Kreuznach.
Sounds like you are after a one-stop "super-zoom" such as the DA 18-250mm. I haven't invested in that type of lens but others here will be able to help.
K.
Comment by abesad posted on wide-angle lens at 04/10/2010 - 10:54
johnriley wrote:
The starting point could be the lenses that you have now. If we know what these are, then the next step towards wider angles may be easier to suggest.
For example, if you are using the 18-55mm, then the 12-24mm Pentax lens would be an obvious choice, although hardly low priced.
Other manufacturers offer similar wide angle zooms at lower prices.
I don't have the 12-24mm lens. Which makes will fit on a k20d, I am looking for an all round lens to take to california instead of taking to many lens. Thanks johnThe starting point could be the lenses that you have now. If we know what these are, then the next step towards wider angles may be easier to suggest.
For example, if you are using the 18-55mm, then the 12-24mm Pentax lens would be an obvious choice, although hardly low priced.
Other manufacturers offer similar wide angle zooms at lower prices.
Comment by abesad posted on wide-angle lens at 04/10/2010 - 10:28
What is a reasonaly price and make wide-angle lens for a k20d camera could I get please? Thanks guys
regards susan
regards susan
Comment by abesad posted on wide-angle lens at 04/10/2010 - 10:18
Daniel Bridge wrote:
Good news indeed! Now just make sure you have at least two copies of everything.
Dan
I will, I have bought another external hard-drive, so will be putting them on both. ThanksGood news indeed! Now just make sure you have at least two copies of everything.
Dan
Comment by abesad posted on Help external hard drive jiggered. at 03/06/2010 - 14:39
Hi everyone, Just to let you know, getting that casing from ebay, put my external drive into it and I have all my photo's back, also other stuff which I forgot I put onto the external drive as well. So all ok again. Thanks everyone for all the help, I knew if I came onto here with my problem, I would get help.
Comment by abesad posted on Help external hard drive jiggered. at 03/06/2010 - 13:19
whelmed wrote:
Huge warning for you sending your drive back. Often manufacturers don't guarantee that you'll get your data back - what they normally do is just send you a brand new unit and junk the one you sent them. I'd be hesitant to send them anything and if the ebay solution doesn't work I'd probably go to a local computer store and see what they say next.
Thanks for the warning, might do that if doesn't work, although I hope it sorts itself out.Huge warning for you sending your drive back. Often manufacturers don't guarantee that you'll get your data back - what they normally do is just send you a brand new unit and junk the one you sent them. I'd be hesitant to send them anything and if the ebay solution doesn't work I'd probably go to a local computer store and see what they say next.
Thanks again
regards susan
Comment by abesad posted on Help external hard drive jiggered. at 02/06/2010 - 16:07
JohnX wrote:
Hi Sue!
From what I've read here it appears that the actual HDD is ok; it's the USB connection thats failed.
If that's the case it will be possible to transfer the drive from its existing case to another and get it working again. Replacement cases are quite cheap and can be bought on-line or in shops like Maplins, or a computer repairers will help.
Oyen only seem to make one ext HDD; I see they also sell the external enclosure separately so with luck they'll send you one. All you'll need to do then is swap the HDD itself from the old enclosure to the new one.
Hi, I have been in touched with Oyen, they suggested to try a cheap casing from ebay which I have now bought, and if it worked then they will send a new casing. If doesn't work then they said about sending it back to them, so will have to wait and hope it is just the casing and not the hard-drive that is jiggered. Thanks again everyone for all your help.Hi Sue!
From what I've read here it appears that the actual HDD is ok; it's the USB connection thats failed.
If that's the case it will be possible to transfer the drive from its existing case to another and get it working again. Replacement cases are quite cheap and can be bought on-line or in shops like Maplins, or a computer repairers will help.
Oyen only seem to make one ext HDD; I see they also sell the external enclosure separately so with luck they'll send you one. All you'll need to do then is swap the HDD itself from the old enclosure to the new one.
regards susan
Comment by abesad posted on Help external hard drive jiggered. at 02/06/2010 - 06:59
susan