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Comment by Benz3ne posted on FS: MX in Black at 18/02/2021 - 13:45
Peter Elgar wrote:
Just had a Reply from Robin at Harrow Technical -- he wants £90 quids to do the 35mm f2 Super Takumar NOT the £47 as in his web--site and I mentioned my SMC Takumar 200mm f4 needs a de-grease as it has all gone solid the grease but he thought it was a 'ZOOM' and says it needs an estimate - surely he should know the SMC Takumar 200mm f4 was a PRIME lens ? I think £90 is far too much -- more than that lens is worth. I will contact Mr Marlow ---
There is a Takumar 70-200mm f/4 which may have caused the confusion?Just had a Reply from Robin at Harrow Technical -- he wants £90 quids to do the 35mm f2 Super Takumar NOT the £47 as in his web--site and I mentioned my SMC Takumar 200mm f4 needs a de-grease as it has all gone solid the grease but he thought it was a 'ZOOM' and says it needs an estimate - surely he should know the SMC Takumar 200mm f4 was a PRIME lens ? I think £90 is far too much -- more than that lens is worth. I will contact Mr Marlow ---
£90 is considerably more than the prices he typically stipulates, which is a shame...
Comment by Benz3ne posted on Infinity focus gone on my early version Super -Takumar 35mm f2 at 18/02/2021 - 13:43
Lubbyman wrote:
Sun ???
Rain and wind down here. Perfect weather for stopping people coming from half way across the country to do silly things at Durdle Door during half-term week. Hope it stops for an hour or so tomorrow late afternoon/early evening so I can walk to get The Jab without getting soaked.
Steve
I, for one, would love to revisit come rain or come shine! I do, however, have more sense than that!Sun ???
Rain and wind down here. Perfect weather for stopping people coming from half way across the country to do silly things at Durdle Door during half-term week. Hope it stops for an hour or so tomorrow late afternoon/early evening so I can walk to get The Jab without getting soaked.
Steve
Comment by Benz3ne posted on Another pointless thread at 17/02/2021 - 21:54
pschlute wrote:
However as part of the calibration process you will be setting the brightness. Most screens come out of the factory too bright for photography use especially if you print photos. The most common complaint is "my prints are too dark", to which the answer usually is "no, your screen is too bright"
I'm mistaken, it's 25" not 28"... and was bought in April 2019! I might well see a difference.However as part of the calibration process you will be setting the brightness. Most screens come out of the factory too bright for photography use especially if you print photos. The most common complaint is "my prints are too dark", to which the answer usually is "no, your screen is too bright"
Funny you should mention about screen brightness. I picked up on it when using Flickr for the first time. Uploaded some shots I'd taken only to find they were dark on every other viewing device. Brightness from factory... 80.
Brightness now. Early 20's. Made a mighty difference!
Comment by Benz3ne posted on Monitors and sRGB at 17/02/2021 - 13:43
loadoftripe wrote:
Couldn't resist, got this in mint condition, as near as good as my k1000. Becoming a collector
Oh, found my receipt for the k1000, half price closing down sale at Comet in 24/09/87 body only at £45.
Just need to film test now, everything appears to work.
Btw, as a quick check I tried 2 digital and 3 film slr cameras metering at same subject and all gave same f stop reading with 200 ISO and 1/4 shutter. I know this is not scientific but is it a check worth any merit?
That looks a peach of a KX! Very nicely done.Couldn't resist, got this in mint condition, as near as good as my k1000. Becoming a collector
Oh, found my receipt for the k1000, half price closing down sale at Comet in 24/09/87 body only at £45.
Just need to film test now, everything appears to work.
Btw, as a quick check I tried 2 digital and 3 film slr cameras metering at same subject and all gave same f stop reading with 200 ISO and 1/4 shutter. I know this is not scientific but is it a check worth any merit?
Yup, it's got merit. It's how I've roughly checked mine in the past. What it won't do is give you an idea of whether your shutter speeds are calibrated, but it's a nice check for the metering.
Comment by Benz3ne posted on What's your latest acquisition? at 17/02/2021 - 12:35
This has highlighted to me that I ought to calibrate my home computers' screen. It's a lovely thing to look at (28" Acer 4k something or other) but what I'm ultimately settling on, processing-wise, might be completely different to those intended audience members with their calibrated screens.
Worse still, I'd not want to print a shot only for it to look different.
Worse still, I'd not want to print a shot only for it to look different.
Comment by Benz3ne posted on Monitors and sRGB at 17/02/2021 - 11:11
smc wrote:
it may be worth using another PK/M42 adaptor just in case. The original Pentax version is preferable, at least in my experience.
I'd normally agree but it doesn't explain it being OOF at infinity on the S3. This might be exacerbated when adapted, for sure.it may be worth using another PK/M42 adaptor just in case. The original Pentax version is preferable, at least in my experience.
I'm wondering what aspect holds the infinity point in place in the helicoid, whether it's a grub screw or similar to stop at infinity. Wondering whether something like that has come loose, or the barrel is loose with respect to the helicoid and therefore has 'slipped' so thrown the scale off.
Bit of a mystery. Might be worth sending it off for a CLA?
Comment by Benz3ne posted on Infinity focus gone on my early version Super -Takumar 35mm f2 at 17/02/2021 - 11:09
johnriley wrote:
I'm very happy with the K-1 viewfinder, one of the plus points of using full frame.
+1 John.I'm very happy with the K-1 viewfinder, one of the plus points of using full frame.
Even though I no longer use a K-1, I was very happy with the viewfinder. It was especially good when coupled with the O-ME53 magnifier. It was definitely bright, comparable to some film cameras I've used.
It'll be worth noting what maximum aperture your lens on the ME Super had/has versus the K-3ii, too. If you're using an f/2.8 on the K3ii but used an f/1.4 on the ME Super, you'll have more light coming in through the viewfinder in the case of the latter.
Comment by Benz3ne posted on K1 viewfinder compared to ME-Super at 17/02/2021 - 10:20
Joseph336 wrote:
I have no problem whatsoever. revealing my location I just haven't got around to completing my profile. Everyone else that has commented here regarding this matter seems to have overlooked this or just ignored it! (1)
If I want to post a comment or contribute to another members post then at some point I will but you yourself are presumming I haven't looked around the forum read articles and familiarised myself with the forums contents (2). I just did not feel the need or necessity to post any comment at this time for all you know, I could be a an active and regular contributer to this community in the future.
Messaging me privately to inform that similar lenses are listed on ebay for sale for around £700 and telling me rather than suggesting to lower the price is acceptable it seems whilst offering £500 without taking into account I know what the market value is and have advertised with best offer expecting slightly less. (3)
Finally, not once has anyone posted a comment to say welcome to the forum and the pentax user community you've all been to busy advising me what I should and shouldn't be doing. (4)
Something I haven't experienced here! Don't tell me it doesn't help my cause, If I want to list a classified advertisment I am within my rights under the rules of this forum to do so and there is no immediate cause for me to post comments or read articles for 3 months prior to advertising. Respectfully, if you're intention was just to be helpful then why didn't you just say hi and introduce yourself! (5)
Thank's, for pentax user welcome party guy's. So glad I became a member (6)
To give my thoughts, consecutively:I have no problem whatsoever. revealing my location I just haven't got around to completing my profile. Everyone else that has commented here regarding this matter seems to have overlooked this or just ignored it! (1)
If I want to post a comment or contribute to another members post then at some point I will but you yourself are presumming I haven't looked around the forum read articles and familiarised myself with the forums contents (2). I just did not feel the need or necessity to post any comment at this time for all you know, I could be a an active and regular contributer to this community in the future.
Messaging me privately to inform that similar lenses are listed on ebay for sale for around £700 and telling me rather than suggesting to lower the price is acceptable it seems whilst offering £500 without taking into account I know what the market value is and have advertised with best offer expecting slightly less. (3)
Finally, not once has anyone posted a comment to say welcome to the forum and the pentax user community you've all been to busy advising me what I should and shouldn't be doing. (4)
Something I haven't experienced here! Don't tell me it doesn't help my cause, If I want to list a classified advertisment I am within my rights under the rules of this forum to do so and there is no immediate cause for me to post comments or read articles for 3 months prior to advertising. Respectfully, if you're intention was just to be helpful then why didn't you just say hi and introduce yourself! (5)
Thank's, for pentax user welcome party guy's. So glad I became a member (6)
1. The first comment, 4 days after your post, was regarding location. It doesn't take long to update this on your profile.
2. Forum contents include the 'Just Joined?' area, quite visibly, where you're advised to introduce yourself.
3. You will always have people offering you less than you intend to sell for. I've seen the comment on your profile page which stipulates that used prices are typically between £500-650, that there's a new one for marginally more than you're selling incl. a 12 mo guarantee and they're offering £500, stipulating that they'd understand if you'd reject that offer. I saw it as nothing short of courteous.
4. See point 2. Even if it was to say 'I'm here to sell lenses, find me elsewhere' that would be better than jumping straight in to sell an £800 lens to someone who, quite possibly, isn't familiar with your username.
5. I saw Gareth's comment as constructive. Your first post being a listing for an £800 item does not help your cause.
6. Being (a) defensive and (b) sarcastic will give you much of the same in return. That is not limited to this forum only.
Regardless, I'm sure you'll find this place a good source of fun and information. Everyone here is affable and look out for each other, prompting some of the responses you've received.
By all means chuck an introduction up on the forum - we'd all love to see your collection of cameras and lenses (especially if they're in as good condition as this lens you have for sale) and your photos.
Hope this helps!
Best,
Benz.
Comment by Benz3ne posted on PENTAX HD D-FA 24-70mm F/2.8 ED SDM WR Lens at 17/02/2021 - 10:16
doingthebobs wrote:
Thanks for the interest but the camera is now sold.
Unsurprising! Congrats with the sale and to Hypermodern for their purchase. Thanks for the interest but the camera is now sold.
Comment by Benz3ne posted on FS: MX in Black at 16/02/2021 - 15:53
Hope you enjoy the camera.
Bob.
Congrats again to Hypermodern.