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Comment by ChrisR posted on K5 Jamming and locking up ? at 04/10/2011 - 09:34
ChrisR wrote:
Had two “K5” lock ups, both times, when camera/lens was hunting for focus.
Take care.
Had two “K5” lock ups, both times, when camera/lens was hunting for focus.
Take care.
digitalCG wrote:
Re: K-5 jamming - only happened to me twice and only using a cheap grip in AF-C w/continuous shooting. No probs since ditching the cheap grip.
I don’t think, the fault is related to using an external battery grip, as I only use the internal battery, ie (I don’t have a battery grip).Re: K-5 jamming - only happened to me twice and only using a cheap grip in AF-C w/continuous shooting. No probs since ditching the cheap grip.
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Comment by ChrisR posted on K5 Jamming and locking up ? at 03/10/2011 - 19:42
Maybe we will each, be given a camera, what colour would you like ?.
Take care.
Take care.
Comment by ChrisR posted on Today's the day... at 01/10/2011 - 10:14
nanhi wrote:
Pentaxians and Friends, never buy refurbished electronics. The defects for which it was sent back to the factory WILL RETURN at some point. Random failure with electronic equipment especially HANG UPS is often due to motherboard or component or software fault no matter what the manufacturer tells you. Hard to diagnose. Worst still the problem will not show up when you bring in your camera for repairs - leaves you frustrated.
Now the good stuff is that some of these problems are well documented on the net - just google. Looks pretty silly if you analyse some of the causes - battery grips, bad battery or an SD card, condensation, dirty contacts on the lens or body, buggy firmware, and many times owners themselves. Try a full reset of all the menus. Finally send it back if under warranty. Next time think twice if you buy stuff made in Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philipines, ... and Timbuktu.
I don’t think any one on this thread is talking about refurbished electronics, unless you are suggesting that all new K5 cameras use, refurbished electronics. Pentaxians and Friends, never buy refurbished electronics. The defects for which it was sent back to the factory WILL RETURN at some point. Random failure with electronic equipment especially HANG UPS is often due to motherboard or component or software fault no matter what the manufacturer tells you. Hard to diagnose. Worst still the problem will not show up when you bring in your camera for repairs - leaves you frustrated.
Now the good stuff is that some of these problems are well documented on the net - just google. Looks pretty silly if you analyse some of the causes - battery grips, bad battery or an SD card, condensation, dirty contacts on the lens or body, buggy firmware, and many times owners themselves. Try a full reset of all the menus. Finally send it back if under warranty. Next time think twice if you buy stuff made in Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philipines, ... and Timbuktu.
If you are, then be very careful what you say, or you may land yourself in court.
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Comment by ChrisR posted on K5 Jamming and locking up ? at 01/10/2011 - 09:19
Had two “K5” lock ups, both times, when camera/lens was hunting for focus.
Take care.
Take care.
Comment by ChrisR posted on K5 Jamming and locking up ? at 01/10/2011 - 09:11
Father Ted wrote:
No!!!!!!!!!!
Is there any cure!!????
I now have two lenses winging their way to me!
Somebody help me please ( before the wife finds out! )
Simple, just let the wife find out, that will be an instant cure, trust me, I know.No!!!!!!!!!!
Is there any cure!!????
I now have two lenses winging their way to me!
Somebody help me please ( before the wife finds out! )
Previous experience and all that.
Take care.
Comment by ChrisR posted on On the brink of LBA!!! at 30/09/2011 - 14:51
Very good, I had a go at taking some shots today of the same type of critter, so realise how difficult they are.
I have the 100mm Pentax macro lens, but I don’t have a converter. Does the Kenco 2x converter, transfer all functions to the lens, ie auto focus & aperture control.
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I have the 100mm Pentax macro lens, but I don’t have a converter. Does the Kenco 2x converter, transfer all functions to the lens, ie auto focus & aperture control.
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Comment by ChrisR posted on Daddy Long Legs at 28/09/2011 - 20:50
Just had a quick look at your website.
Very good, will be back for a better look, when I have more time.
Many thanks, for sharing all of your images.
Very good, will be back for a better look, when I have more time.
Many thanks, for sharing all of your images.
Comment by ChrisR posted on BriSCA F2 Stock Cars @ ISO 16000 at 28/09/2011 - 20:23
Great set of images, Chris.
(No2) is my favourite, giving a good sense of speed.
Not to much grain considering the (iso16000), in fact I think the grain that is present adds to the overall effect. Well shot.
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(No2) is my favourite, giving a good sense of speed.
Not to much grain considering the (iso16000), in fact I think the grain that is present adds to the overall effect. Well shot.
Take care.
Comment by ChrisR posted on BriSCA F2 Stock Cars @ ISO 16000 at 28/09/2011 - 20:13
MattMatic wrote:
Too bright to look directly into. I paid £15 for mine - seems perfectly adequate (but don't expect to light a room with it )
HTH!
Matt
Many thanks, Mathew.Quote:
I have been looking at those LED lights from “7Dayshop”, what is your opinion, please.
Actually, quite nice really! They are a bank of 8x8 LEDs. Very bright - but with only about 2 or 3 foot 'throw'. Ideal for macro lighting. You can switch them down to 6x6 LEDs. Of course, you'll need AA NiMH/Eneloops as it draws almost 1Amp! I have been looking at those LED lights from “7Dayshop”, what is your opinion, please.
Too bright to look directly into. I paid £15 for mine - seems perfectly adequate (but don't expect to light a room with it )
HTH!
Matt
Yes, macro was the use I was thinking of.
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Comment by ChrisR posted on DA-star and problems with extension tubes at 28/09/2011 - 14:54
not with the K5, but have had it with the K20d, whereby the front adjustment wheel decides not to do anything.
Only fix I have found is to remove grip, remove battery and refit.
Happens once in a blue moon, but as thats about to be back up back up cam, not really fussed.
Also first K20d I had, had a full on meltdown after upgraded the firmware. I notice I can upgrade firmware on K5 but am too chicken to do so now!
Actually, I might as under full warranty.
At last, another person that is prepared to admit fear of upgrading camera firmware.
Also advising of a camera failure when attempting a upgrade.
When ever I have brought this subject up before on this forum, suggesting that the camera suppliers should offer firmware upgrade as a service, I have been advised that this operation is so simple, that anyone using a digital camera should be able to do it.
Sorry to read about your K20D, but thank you for demonstrating that firmware upgrading is not without risk, of destroying your cameras operating system.
Take care.