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Comment by bychan posted on Messed-up clearing viewfinder at 12/11/2011 - 17:34
At last, Sunday provided a totally calm and sunny day, no wind at all
Some images from dog walking duties of autumnal leaves.
All K5 & DA 100mm macro, with pop-up flash.
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Regards
Adrian
Some images from dog walking duties of autumnal leaves.
All K5 & DA 100mm macro, with pop-up flash.
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Adrian
Comment by bychan posted on Autumnal Leaves at 09/11/2011 - 00:01
Snootchies wrote:
Great shots - you can just feel the wind. Lovely bokeh too.
Thanks Bob, the wind was indeed strong.Great shots - you can just feel the wind. Lovely bokeh too.
trickletreat wrote:
Nigel
I doubt you'd regret getting this lens, Nigel Snootchies wrote:
Great shots - you can just feel the wind. Lovely bokeh too.
+1, and it is making it hard to say no to this lens!Great shots - you can just feel the wind. Lovely bokeh too.
Nigel
Stuey wrote:
I like these a lot - the wind swept look certainly suits her
I think the wind swept look helped to show off her coat I like these a lot - the wind swept look certainly suits her
Thanks all.
Adrian
Comment by bychan posted on Lady in blue at 01/11/2011 - 01:20
Apologies, no scantily clad beauties on offer here
Rather a fed-up and weather beaten old hound modelling her Home Bargains coat
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K5 & 55-300.
Regards
Adrian
Rather a fed-up and weather beaten old hound modelling her Home Bargains coat
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K5 & 55-300.
Regards
Adrian
Comment by bychan posted on Lady in blue at 30/10/2011 - 20:47
Comment by bychan posted on Wanted: P-TTL Flash w/ Tilt & Swivel at 27/10/2011 - 20:51
davidstorm wrote:
Can't you just remove the focussing screen and blow it out with the rocket blower? I don't have a K-5 but I would have thought you could do this?
Regards
David
I too have a couple of dust sots visible in the viewfinder (as I also did with my K100D and Kx). Of course as previously stated they're purely cosmetic.Can't you just remove the focussing screen and blow it out with the rocket blower? I don't have a K-5 but I would have thought you could do this?
Regards
David
I have seen a video on youtube of such a procedure, although it was on a Nikon.
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I presume the same would apply for the K5, seeing as the screen can be changed?
There are also videos showing how to change the focus screen on a K10D, which again I presume would also be relevant to a K5 link
I also posted a similar thread on the 'other' forum, and one member quoted the use of a very soft brush, as in this link link
Haven't yet tried the brush approach myself as yet..
Regards
Adrian
Comment by bychan posted on Repaired K5 - Viewfinder Dust at 19/10/2011 - 00:49
DonaldM wrote:
I am looking for a new dslr and am torn between these.My previous Pentax dslr was a K200D and I wonder if these are an improvement?.
The K-X seems to have the same sensor as the Nikon D5000 which has a very good reputation but there is the issue of AF points. I do not think this will be an issue for me though as I believe it can be set to the centre points which is the same as my previous dslr,a Nikon D40.
I shoot landscape mostly and 95% of my shots are at base ISO, would the K-X be ok or is there an advantage in the K-R?.
I assume the IQ will be the same in both at base ISO.
My ideal lenses are the 16-45 and 18-250 and of course a K-X would mean more of my budget could be available for lenses.
Having said all that K-R prices are dropping on the auction site and here. I would value any input to help choose.
I sold my 18 months old Kx kit here about 6 months ago for £250 (Kx+ 18-55, 8 Sanyo eneloops and charger, and 4GB SD card); both buyer and seller happy with the deal.I am looking for a new dslr and am torn between these.My previous Pentax dslr was a K200D and I wonder if these are an improvement?.
The K-X seems to have the same sensor as the Nikon D5000 which has a very good reputation but there is the issue of AF points. I do not think this will be an issue for me though as I believe it can be set to the centre points which is the same as my previous dslr,a Nikon D40.
I shoot landscape mostly and 95% of my shots are at base ISO, would the K-X be ok or is there an advantage in the K-R?.
I assume the IQ will be the same in both at base ISO.
My ideal lenses are the 16-45 and 18-250 and of course a K-X would mean more of my budget could be available for lenses.
Having said all that K-R prices are dropping on the auction site and here. I would value any input to help choose.
Invest your cash in a similar deal for a Kx, and invest the rest of your hard earned in glass to use with a great body.
Regards
Adrian
Comment by bychan posted on K-X or K-R at 14/10/2011 - 01:40
Mine froze completely whilst on holiday last month, LCD and back screen illuminated, but nothing responding. Had to pull the battery out to get it back working.
Last week exactly the same thing happened again, twice within half an hour of each other
There were no common traits, all randomly using the camera.
I've read on the 'other forum' of complaints of freezing, especially whilst using in burst mode. Then again I've also read of random freezes, just like mine.
I haven't used the camera much since then.
Regards
Adrian
Last week exactly the same thing happened again, twice within half an hour of each other
There were no common traits, all randomly using the camera.
I've read on the 'other forum' of complaints of freezing, especially whilst using in burst mode. Then again I've also read of random freezes, just like mine.
I haven't used the camera much since then.
Regards
Adrian
Comment by bychan posted on K5 - all rear buttons/LCD freezing after shot at 05/10/2011 - 19:26
Offertonhatter wrote:
Thanks all for your comments and voting.
It seems that the Pentax is the better lens when it comes to IQ, but most of you who have it say in lower light it does hunt more than expected at 50mm and beyond. The third option of the Tamron 17-50mm seems an interesting option, although it does not have the reach of the others, it could be a better option to replace my 16-45mm. So I will look into this.
Once again, thanks all for your input.
Might I suggest another contender, perhaps, the Sigma 18-50 DC EX.Thanks all for your comments and voting.
It seems that the Pentax is the better lens when it comes to IQ, but most of you who have it say in lower light it does hunt more than expected at 50mm and beyond. The third option of the Tamron 17-50mm seems an interesting option, although it does not have the reach of the others, it could be a better option to replace my 16-45mm. So I will look into this.
Once again, thanks all for your input.
Like the Tamron, a constant f2.8 through the range, love mine
Regards.
Comment by bychan posted on Pentax 17-70 v Sigma 17-70 at 04/10/2011 - 21:55
Gwyn wrote:
Whilst I agree with your opinion that a butterfly would be a good investement, but did you buy yours within days of getting your camera?bychan wrote:
Adrian
Why not? It isn't something you use every day it's true but it is something which will get used fairly regularly. It doesn't stop working just because you change cameras either - mine is now used on my K-5 after being used on both the Ds and K20d. I think it was a very fine investment, far better than swabs and cleaning fluid, which do run out and need replacing.Tyr wrote:
It definitely looks like a fibre on the sensor. Invest in an Arctic Butterfly as the dust shake feature can't clean some things out as they will just come back eventually.
A few days old K5, and I certainly would not be looking to be spending another £80-£90 on an arctic butterfly to clean the sensor It definitely looks like a fibre on the sensor. Invest in an Arctic Butterfly as the dust shake feature can't clean some things out as they will just come back eventually.
Adrian
I have purchased the Pentax lollipop (sensor cleaning kit), and it has served me well on the K100D and Kx, yet to use on K5. However, if I had to have used it on the K5 so soon after purchasing the camera, I would not be a happy bunny.
If I purchased an expensive suit, and found a stain a few days later, I would not purchase a box of Persil to hopefully clean the stain, thinking that the Persil might come in useful for future stains.
Personally (and I stress personally), I would want the suit perfect when I bought it. The same would apply for a K5, or any other expensive camera.
Comment by bychan posted on K5 sensor stain or something else at 30/09/2011 - 01:26
I decided to give it a go in trying to clean the dust spots visible in my viewfinder (K5), as illustrated here link
Now I wish I had not, in that the viewfinder now resembles a barbershop’s floor: Why did my curiosity get the better of me...
To rectify I have tried blowing the particles away with the rocket blower, plus gently applying the Pentax lollipop sensor cleaner; both had zero effect
I understand that the screen can be removed, how can I do this and how can it be cleaned?
Any help greatly appreciated.
Regards
Embarrassed Adrian