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Comment by bretbysteve posted on When is a Pentax not a Pentax? at 22/05/2008 - 16:28
Hiya,
I do not know if anyone here is aware of the superb photo books produced by the Pentax club of Japan, but I currently have three for auction on that site...just search on 'Pentax annual' ..did not know if links are allowed!
cheers Steve.M.
I do not know if anyone here is aware of the superb photo books produced by the Pentax club of Japan, but I currently have three for auction on that site...just search on 'Pentax annual' ..did not know if links are allowed!
cheers Steve.M.
Comment by bretbysteve posted on Pentax Japan Photo Annuals... at 17/04/2008 - 10:39
Hi,
"Yes the internet is confusing!"
This is because any Tom Dick or Harry can post any old nonsense on the WWW. The web is FULL of incorrect information...and yet so many people re-quote stuff from the web without kowing if it is correct or not, so the mis-information spreads...
cheers Steve
"Yes the internet is confusing!"
This is because any Tom Dick or Harry can post any old nonsense on the WWW. The web is FULL of incorrect information...and yet so many people re-quote stuff from the web without kowing if it is correct or not, so the mis-information spreads...
cheers Steve
Comment by bretbysteve posted on purple fringes ... is it the lens or the CCD? confused! at 17/04/2008 - 10:55
Hi,
"Plus, of course, the M35/1.4"
I think you will find that this lens does not exist and is a figment of everyones imagination.
It may appear in some Pentax literature and there may be in existance a lens hood marked 35/1.4, but there is no proof of any sort that any production lenses were made...
There is probably just a handful of pre-production prototypes...or maybe just one, who knows..
cheers Steve.M.
"Plus, of course, the M35/1.4"
I think you will find that this lens does not exist and is a figment of everyones imagination.
It may appear in some Pentax literature and there may be in existance a lens hood marked 35/1.4, but there is no proof of any sort that any production lenses were made...
There is probably just a handful of pre-production prototypes...or maybe just one, who knows..
cheers Steve.M.
Comment by bretbysteve posted on Latest "M" Purchase Need Another For The Prime Set at 16/04/2008 - 16:15
Hiya,
For Sale: Pentax *ist D body, including box, packing, manual, Pentax photo browser CD (unused) & CD manual, both leads (USB & phono) one for TV connection, one for PC download, original and LOVELY Pentax *ist D strap (hardly used), eyepiece cover...the only missing item from the original package is the rubber eyepiece surround (easily replaced).
The camera is in really excellent condition, with only one small issue, the rubber cover over the PC/video sockets has come away from the thin rubber link connecting it to the camera body...the cover is still present though. All the socket covers are present, even the hot shoe cover.
Originally bought be me from SRS Microsystems, the Pentax pro dealers on 15/03/05. I have the receipt which will be included.
Fantastic package, available for £185 GBP plus post. I will ship via Royal Mail special delivery within the UK for £8 GBP. Overseas is via Royal Mail international 'signed for' at a cost of £16 GBP.
Payment: UK is cheque, overseas is paypal, but an extra 4% will be added to the total cost for any paypal payment to cover their fees.
Photos are available.
Cheers Steve.M.: [email protected] or 07764 188599
For Sale: Pentax *ist D body, including box, packing, manual, Pentax photo browser CD (unused) & CD manual, both leads (USB & phono) one for TV connection, one for PC download, original and LOVELY Pentax *ist D strap (hardly used), eyepiece cover...the only missing item from the original package is the rubber eyepiece surround (easily replaced).
The camera is in really excellent condition, with only one small issue, the rubber cover over the PC/video sockets has come away from the thin rubber link connecting it to the camera body...the cover is still present though. All the socket covers are present, even the hot shoe cover.
Originally bought be me from SRS Microsystems, the Pentax pro dealers on 15/03/05. I have the receipt which will be included.
Fantastic package, available for £185 GBP plus post. I will ship via Royal Mail special delivery within the UK for £8 GBP. Overseas is via Royal Mail international 'signed for' at a cost of £16 GBP.
Payment: UK is cheque, overseas is paypal, but an extra 4% will be added to the total cost for any paypal payment to cover their fees.
Photos are available.
Cheers Steve.M.: [email protected] or 07764 188599
Comment by bretbysteve posted on Pentax *ist D DSLR Body - original boxed package SOLD SOLD.. at 12/03/2008 - 14:08
Hi,
Just a note to anyone wanting to import anything from overseas.
The customs & duty charges are always mentioned, but another charge that is not often mentioned is the shipping companies own surcharge.
Whenever anyone imports an item, the service delivering it is the one who pays the customs & duty charges over to HM Customs...and they all charge YOU the customer for this nice little service.
When the Royal mail deliver, they also add a little fee to you for them paying the HM Customs on your behalf...but the PO only charge about £5-8 though.
HOWEVER the private shipping companies charge often MUCH higher fees.
There have been cases of ebayers buying from overseas and when UPS have turned up on their door they have demanded £25! as their fee, on top of the customs fees. I suggest if you buy from overseas, you ask the seller exactly who is shipping the item and if it is UPS, then STEER WELL CLEAR...
cheers Steve.M.
Just a note to anyone wanting to import anything from overseas.
The customs & duty charges are always mentioned, but another charge that is not often mentioned is the shipping companies own surcharge.
Whenever anyone imports an item, the service delivering it is the one who pays the customs & duty charges over to HM Customs...and they all charge YOU the customer for this nice little service.
When the Royal mail deliver, they also add a little fee to you for them paying the HM Customs on your behalf...but the PO only charge about £5-8 though.
HOWEVER the private shipping companies charge often MUCH higher fees.
There have been cases of ebayers buying from overseas and when UPS have turned up on their door they have demanded £25! as their fee, on top of the customs fees. I suggest if you buy from overseas, you ask the seller exactly who is shipping the item and if it is UPS, then STEER WELL CLEAR...
cheers Steve.M.
Comment by bretbysteve posted on Anyone bought from these Guys (Ebay)?? at 14/02/2008 - 16:03
Hi,
Pentax are sort of being represented this year at the Focus show, on the 'Camera World' stand..they are retailers in London.
cheers Steve.M.
Pentax are sort of being represented this year at the Focus show, on the 'Camera World' stand..they are retailers in London.
cheers Steve.M.
Comment by bretbysteve posted on Pentax UK's marketing budget at 14/02/2008 - 16:09
Hi,
Is the ISO change on the K10D ONLY in the menu, or can you make some button change it with a custom setting?
...I hate these things buried in menus!
cheers Steve.M.
Is the ISO change on the K10D ONLY in the menu, or can you make some button change it with a custom setting?
...I hate these things buried in menus!
cheers Steve.M.
Comment by bretbysteve posted on K10D...how to change ISO? at 17/01/2008 - 22:02
Hi,
Pentax have had some representation for the last two years, but last years stand was awful...small with dreadful presentation. Maybe a high ranking Pentax exec saw it and told them do much better or do not go at all.
Canon have missed the last two years, but are back this time. Olympus missed last year, but are also back. Pentax UK really have missed an open goal here. The biggest show in Europe and all their competition with new DSLR's to show are there....without them..
cheers Steve.M.
Pentax have had some representation for the last two years, but last years stand was awful...small with dreadful presentation. Maybe a high ranking Pentax exec saw it and told them do much better or do not go at all.
Canon have missed the last two years, but are back this time. Olympus missed last year, but are also back. Pentax UK really have missed an open goal here. The biggest show in Europe and all their competition with new DSLR's to show are there....without them..
cheers Steve.M.
Comment by bretbysteve posted on Focus on imaging show at 30/01/2008 - 15:58
Hi,
Can anyone clarify the brown body covering of the K10D 'Grand Prix' model..the official notes say it is brown rubber...so is this any different to the black covering of the normal K10D? Is it just a different colour or a different material as well?
cheers Steve.M.
Can anyone clarify the brown body covering of the K10D 'Grand Prix' model..the official notes say it is brown rubber...so is this any different to the black covering of the normal K10D? Is it just a different colour or a different material as well?
cheers Steve.M.
Comment by bretbysteve posted on K10D limited edition "Grand Prix"..any better than standard? at 14/01/2008 - 15:11
The term 'made in XYZ' is pretty meaningless anyway. For an item to be officially labelled 'made in Bermuda' (for example) it only has to be ASSEMBLED in Bermuda.
So, George could manufacture his new super 85mm f1.0 Pentax K fit lens in his garden shed, he could then ship it to his mate Herman in Germany, who gets out his glue & blue-tac and assembles it. They can then quite legally mark it 'Made In Germany' and market their new Georgmann shed-APO to the unsuspecting world....
cheers Steve.M. (busy in the shed)