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Comment by ChrisR posted on K20D Newbie at 30/08/2011 - 15:45
greynolds999 wrote:
And we were doing this in darkrooms years ago!
Completely agree.And we were doing this in darkrooms years ago!
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Comment by ChrisR posted on Enhance eyes in Photoshop at 30/08/2011 - 15:37
dinneenp wrote:
Hi,
I got my K-7 only recently so am still playing around with it. I've found that pictures tend to be a 'bit dark'; seems fixed if I set exposure compensation to +1 by default. Sorry but I have no examples at the moment...
Has anyone else experienced this?
Cheers,
Pa.
Hi Patrick.Hi,
I got my K-7 only recently so am still playing around with it. I've found that pictures tend to be a 'bit dark'; seems fixed if I set exposure compensation to +1 by default. Sorry but I have no examples at the moment...
Has anyone else experienced this?
Cheers,
Pa.
My K10d, working with the kit Pentax lens,no compensation needed most of the time, but using a Sigma 10-20mm, +1 is required in most situations.
Take care.
Chris R.
Comment by ChrisR posted on K-7- photos a bit dark, set componsation exposure +1 as default? at 30/08/2011 - 15:31
Great set of images, Paul.
Are you as close as it looks to the tiger in No4, if so, I dare not show the wife, as its her big ambition, to get up close and personal with big cats.
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Are you as close as it looks to the tiger in No4, if so, I dare not show the wife, as its her big ambition, to get up close and personal with big cats.
Take care.
Comment by ChrisR posted on Mauritius Holiday at 30/08/2011 - 10:40
Pentaxophile wrote:
Hiring is an expensive way of trying a new camera. See here for a list of Pentax Pro centres broken down by region. Devon Camera Centre, Exeter, LCE Plymouth, and Cornwall Cameras, Truro are listed. Would still be worth checking on the telephone numbers provided. Mifsuds are also on there, but I'm not sure if they still sell new Pentax DSLRs. http://www.pentax.co.uk/en/pro-centres.html
Remember a K7 would be acceptable if you're just seeing how the camera handles.
Local dealer quoting K5 body at £1049.99.Hiring is an expensive way of trying a new camera. See here for a list of Pentax Pro centres broken down by region. Devon Camera Centre, Exeter, LCE Plymouth, and Cornwall Cameras, Truro are listed. Would still be worth checking on the telephone numbers provided. Mifsuds are also on there, but I'm not sure if they still sell new Pentax DSLRs. http://www.pentax.co.uk/en/pro-centres.html
Remember a K7 would be acceptable if you're just seeing how the camera handles.
SRS, K5 three day hire £80.00, K5 body £779.00. Total price £859.00.
No contest.
Take care.
Comment by ChrisR posted on The K-5: Not for me! (at least for the time being) at 30/08/2011 - 10:22
Frankie wrote:
Thanks for suggesting SRS Chris, but the point I was trying to make is that since I'm stepping up from a compact I actually want to hold the camera in my hands to see if I feel comfortable with it before parting with my cash. The nearest retailer with one I could look at is at Cribbs Causeway, Bristol. I live in Plymouth. That's a 200 mile round trip. I'm retired and only intending to buy one DSLR body so I might as well have all the latest "bells & whistles", particularly since the reviews are so good. When I go into shops and ask if they have a K5 they usually try to sell me something else. If anyone knows of a shop nearer to Plymouth with a K5 I could look at I'd love to know.
Thanks
Frankie
Hi Frankie.Thanks for suggesting SRS Chris, but the point I was trying to make is that since I'm stepping up from a compact I actually want to hold the camera in my hands to see if I feel comfortable with it before parting with my cash. The nearest retailer with one I could look at is at Cribbs Causeway, Bristol. I live in Plymouth. That's a 200 mile round trip. I'm retired and only intending to buy one DSLR body so I might as well have all the latest "bells & whistles", particularly since the reviews are so good. When I go into shops and ask if they have a K5 they usually try to sell me something else. If anyone knows of a shop nearer to Plymouth with a K5 I could look at I'd love to know.
Thanks
Frankie
See my previous post to yours, re hire from "SRS".
May be of help.
I know the problem, as you can see I am further away for dealers, than yourself.
Hope this is of help.
Take care.
Comment by ChrisR posted on The K-5: Not for me! (at least for the time being) at 30/08/2011 - 09:17
Hi John
You have certainly come to the right place, for good information and help.
Take care.
You have certainly come to the right place, for good information and help.
Take care.
Comment by ChrisR posted on new user from glasgow at 30/08/2011 - 09:11
Pentaxophile wrote:
I appreciate, “SRS”, do not do sale or return, but they do have a hire service. So a K5 could be hired for a couple of days, the cost of this would be less than travailing even a modest distance to a dealer, considering the cost of fuel/car park, etc.ChrisR wrote:
Take care.
Srs don't do sale or return. To handle the camera, which is vital before buying a new model, Fran will have to go to the nearest stockist. Without knowing her location its impossible to advise. But every Jessops or Lce I've been to recently has has it.Frankie wrote:
Hi Guys,
Sorry to introduce a new topic to your thread but I'm new to this website and (maybe) new to Pentax. At least you got to handle a K5, I've been reading reviews for about two months now. There's not much DSLR theory that I don't understand. I decided I wanted one but no-one holds them in stock. I'd have to travel 100 miles just for the opportunity to pick one up. I did all the usual things of look for stockists, then phone them to see who had them in stock, then emailed Pentax, who did give me a number for the sales team. I found an online retailer, fairly local to me, who said online that he had them in stock, but didn't have. In short, I think I'll just give up on the K5, I'm not a very patient person and if I want something then I want it now. Pentax will never sell anything to impulse buyers like me if they don't at least have cameras on shelves!
Maybe I'll learn some patience but maybe not.
Once again, sorry to change the topic on your thread but your experience made me realise that I really do need to hold my first DSLR in my hand before commiting to the brand.
Fran
No problem with K5, stock, give “SRS” a ring.Hi Guys,
Sorry to introduce a new topic to your thread but I'm new to this website and (maybe) new to Pentax. At least you got to handle a K5, I've been reading reviews for about two months now. There's not much DSLR theory that I don't understand. I decided I wanted one but no-one holds them in stock. I'd have to travel 100 miles just for the opportunity to pick one up. I did all the usual things of look for stockists, then phone them to see who had them in stock, then emailed Pentax, who did give me a number for the sales team. I found an online retailer, fairly local to me, who said online that he had them in stock, but didn't have. In short, I think I'll just give up on the K5, I'm not a very patient person and if I want something then I want it now. Pentax will never sell anything to impulse buyers like me if they don't at least have cameras on shelves!
Maybe I'll learn some patience but maybe not.
Once again, sorry to change the topic on your thread but your experience made me realise that I really do need to hold my first DSLR in my hand before commiting to the brand.
Fran
Take care.
Plus having it to use for a couple of days, would be a far better trial, than say an hour at a dealers.
Take care.
Comment by ChrisR posted on The K-5: Not for me! (at least for the time being) at 30/08/2011 - 08:53
Frankie wrote:
Hi Guys,
Sorry to introduce a new topic to your thread but I'm new to this website and (maybe) new to Pentax. At least you got to handle a K5, I've been reading reviews for about two months now. There's not much DSLR theory that I don't understand. I decided I wanted one but no-one holds them in stock. I'd have to travel 100 miles just for the opportunity to pick one up. I did all the usual things of look for stockists, then phone them to see who had them in stock, then emailed Pentax, who did give me a number for the sales team. I found an online retailer, fairly local to me, who said online that he had them in stock, but didn't have. In short, I think I'll just give up on the K5, I'm not a very patient person and if I want something then I want it now. Pentax will never sell anything to impulse buyers like me if they don't at least have cameras on shelves!
Maybe I'll learn some patience but maybe not.
Once again, sorry to change the topic on your thread but your experience made me realise that I really do need to hold my first DSLR in my hand before commiting to the brand.
Fran
No problem with K5, stock, give “SRS” a ring.Hi Guys,
Sorry to introduce a new topic to your thread but I'm new to this website and (maybe) new to Pentax. At least you got to handle a K5, I've been reading reviews for about two months now. There's not much DSLR theory that I don't understand. I decided I wanted one but no-one holds them in stock. I'd have to travel 100 miles just for the opportunity to pick one up. I did all the usual things of look for stockists, then phone them to see who had them in stock, then emailed Pentax, who did give me a number for the sales team. I found an online retailer, fairly local to me, who said online that he had them in stock, but didn't have. In short, I think I'll just give up on the K5, I'm not a very patient person and if I want something then I want it now. Pentax will never sell anything to impulse buyers like me if they don't at least have cameras on shelves!
Maybe I'll learn some patience but maybe not.
Once again, sorry to change the topic on your thread but your experience made me realise that I really do need to hold my first DSLR in my hand before commiting to the brand.
Fran
Take care.
Comment by ChrisR posted on The K-5: Not for me! (at least for the time being) at 29/08/2011 - 20:00
Great shot Neil, wing action just right.
Have not seen a dragon fly, around here for the last couple of years, and we do have a pond in the back garden. Many frogs though, maybe they eat fly larvae ?.
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Have not seen a dragon fly, around here for the last couple of years, and we do have a pond in the back garden. Many frogs though, maybe they eat fly larvae ?.
Take care.
Comment by ChrisR posted on Dragonfly in flight at 28/08/2011 - 09:23
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