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Comment by Clarky posted on Disable Flash at 01/01/2009 - 23:18
I have just been given this metz kit + adapters and was wondering what adapter I need to use it on my K20, is it worth persisting with or should I just sell it off. Does the pentax adapter allow it to be used in PTTL ??
Its been well used but appears to be in full working order. I also need a user manual for it, if anyone is forthcoming. cheers
Metz Flash - 45 CT-5 three sets of Metz rechargeable batteries and chargers and two cartridges for alkaline batteries.
Adatpers for a Nikon SCA 500C & SCA 346/2 AF
For a Minolta Two x SCA 531
Plus a SCA 300
Its been well used but appears to be in full working order. I also need a user manual for it, if anyone is forthcoming. cheers
Metz Flash - 45 CT-5 three sets of Metz rechargeable batteries and chargers and two cartridges for alkaline batteries.
Adatpers for a Nikon SCA 500C & SCA 346/2 AF
For a Minolta Two x SCA 531
Plus a SCA 300
Comment by Clarky posted on Metz 45 CT- 5 flash at 01/01/2009 - 23:16
It has been discussed here before, I have an NP-400 branded for Minolta but mine is rated at 1500mAH.
Identical battery to the Pentax branded one at a fraction of the price
And I see no reduction in overall life.
Identical battery to the Pentax branded one at a fraction of the price
And I see no reduction in overall life.
Comment by Clarky posted on K20D batteries at 01/01/2009 - 22:57
GivingTree wrote:
(for our Australian friends - I'll put in a word for Sydney, 2010. I don't have much pull, though, sorry)
Thats ok don't go out of your way on our account. (for our Australian friends - I'll put in a word for Sydney, 2010. I don't have much pull, though, sorry)
Comment by Clarky posted on London New Year's Day Parade at 01/01/2009 - 22:36
Thanks Hefty, It extends to 180mm without the lens and 230mm with the 50mm macro attached.
It sure would be handy if someone could come up with a dual electronic shutter release for the DSLR and mechanical aperture release for the lens. I'm not asking too much am I.
It sure would be handy if someone could come up with a dual electronic shutter release for the DSLR and mechanical aperture release for the lens. I'm not asking too much am I.
Comment by Clarky posted on Pentax Bellows K at 01/01/2009 - 00:14
A happy and prosporous new year to all. Cheers
Comment by Clarky posted on A Very HAPPY NEW YEAR! at 31/12/2008 - 20:16
bigcog wrote:
maybe the new pentax one is worth waiting for? the Pentax-DA 1.4x one, though it's unclear how much it will cost.
It won't be cheap I would imagine. The Kenko 1.4 works with autofocus but not SDM. Not sure about the Kenko 2.0, I have one but haven't tried it yet. maybe the new pentax one is worth waiting for? the Pentax-DA 1.4x one, though it's unclear how much it will cost.
As Mike-P reports the Tamron 1.4 works with SDM.
(Edit )Sorry mine is the Kenko 1.5 not the 1.4
Comment by Clarky posted on teleconverter question at 31/12/2008 - 12:09
I just recently purchased this bellows kit and decided to give it a try.
Its a beautifully engineered piece of kit.
Its designed to allow lenses to be mounted in reverse as well as normal mounting and comes with a dual cable release. Not ideal on a DSLR, but still handy for stopping down the lens after composing your shot. (no more dark viewfinder)It works with the lens mounted in reverse or forward facing.
50mm M f4 macro lens mounted in reverse
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/58992fa3.jpg[/IMG]
Normal mounting
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/f94e4d11.jpg[/IMG]
My first shot uncropped straight out of the camera, Lens mounted in the normal forward position, mounted on a tripod.
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/ad6e1be9.jpg[/IMG]
Its a beautifully engineered piece of kit.
Its designed to allow lenses to be mounted in reverse as well as normal mounting and comes with a dual cable release. Not ideal on a DSLR, but still handy for stopping down the lens after composing your shot. (no more dark viewfinder)It works with the lens mounted in reverse or forward facing.
50mm M f4 macro lens mounted in reverse
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/58992fa3.jpg[/IMG]
Normal mounting
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/f94e4d11.jpg[/IMG]
My first shot uncropped straight out of the camera, Lens mounted in the normal forward position, mounted on a tripod.
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x261/ClarkyinAus/ad6e1be9.jpg[/IMG]
Comment by Clarky posted on Pentax Bellows K at 31/12/2008 - 11:58
Snootchies wrote:
Oggy - I could'nt agree with you more there; I do not want to let that cashback opportunity pass me by (sorry folks I'm getting this thread off topic a bit; i'll take this up in a new thread if you want). Which is why I'm buying it in Jan when I get paid.
I will be buying the K20D from SRS too (I've heard so much good feedback from that place on here - and the prices are fab); but I imagine chris cant put a 'pricehold' on the camera on today's prices - yes he could reserve me a K20D; but I'll still need to pay what it's currect price in three weeks will be wont I?
PM him or better still call him and ask him. He is a very reasonable fellow. Oggy - I could'nt agree with you more there; I do not want to let that cashback opportunity pass me by (sorry folks I'm getting this thread off topic a bit; i'll take this up in a new thread if you want). Which is why I'm buying it in Jan when I get paid.
I will be buying the K20D from SRS too (I've heard so much good feedback from that place on here - and the prices are fab); but I imagine chris cant put a 'pricehold' on the camera on today's prices - yes he could reserve me a K20D; but I'll still need to pay what it's currect price in three weeks will be wont I?
Comment by Clarky posted on Thoughts on the K20D at 31/12/2008 - 10:01
amber wrote:
Thanks for all the advice everyone. You've really helped. Am planning to get the DA*300 now! (and think I may need to get a K20d as a second body!)
One further question - Any ideas as to whether the SDM works with the Kenko TC or whether I need to wait for the pentax version :
SDM does not work with the Kenko TCs unfortunatelyThanks for all the advice everyone. You've really helped. Am planning to get the DA*300 now! (and think I may need to get a K20d as a second body!)
One further question - Any ideas as to whether the SDM works with the Kenko TC or whether I need to wait for the pentax version :
Comment by Clarky posted on deciding on long lenses - bigma / 300mm prime at 30/12/2008 - 02:04
