Its the big brother of the photography world.

Wow those ranges are quite wide. I have a voltmeter so i will check it myself. i saw a post on here on how to do it and if i have any reservations i will just get the Pentax 360 and be done with it. Thanks guys

Good evening
I just got my hands on a Vivitar series 1 600 M/P/O flashgun. I have read a few posts regarding trigger voltages and i checked out a site (which george was kind enough to send me the link too) It states the trigger voltage is 8.7volts and its my call if i want too use it or not. What is the voltage limit for my k100d. Should i use it or dont risk it???
Anyone had experience with this flash? It was freebie but i wont risk it if its a gremlin. Thanks

Thanks guys
i have just purchased the sigma 50mm macro ex and im still getting the hang it. But i am enjoying it and hope to post a few shots like the one's i have seen from several members here. Its good fun

Thanks Pahren I was begining to think i was the only Aussie here I can't wait to get my first Macro lens so i can get going. Some of the pics on here are fantastic. I was looking at a 50mm 1:2.8 Macro Ex Sigma today. What do you guys think of this lens as first choice : :
Also a Tamron AF aspherical XR LD (IF) 28-300 1:3.5-6.3 Macro (what a mouthful ) I would prefer to get Pentax only but they appear to be hard to get hold of on the second hand market.
Any opinions greatly appreciated

Thankyou. Much appreciated.
Im going to be up all night now and the wifes hassling me to start dinner lol

John i am always frightened when i start changing things i will never be able to figure out how to reverse it if it dont work. But another glass of courage will assist in that area i guess

Hey George i just had look at E-bay and the very same lens i was asking about is listed and going for $182aust. Sounds a little high for a lens of that vintage.
John maybe right when he says its a very good lens.
Wonder if my friend Knew what is was worth before he gave it to me

Thanks very much i got my book out and had a read. A lot of it is still like a foriegn language too me. And after a bit of fiddling and reading i think i have a handle on it.
Browsing through a few older posts has been very helpful. you guys sure know your stuff. how do you keep it all in your head?? i have to wear ear plugs so does'nt leak out.
Good tip with A verses M lenses will keep it mind.
thanks again

Hi all, new to this forum and DSLR photography.
I have been watching this forum for a few weeks now and would like to compliment you all on your knowledge and patience with us newbies.
I have only just been bitten by the pentax bug after purchasing my first DSLR a K100D and now im hooked. I'm looking for some good Pentax lenses to start my collection. (check book is quivering in anticipation)
Im interested in Macro and landscape photograpy and hope to get some good reviews from you well versed folk.
I have been given (by a good friend) a Pentax SMC-M 100mm f2.8 but i cant seem to get any good shots out of it due to my lack of experience of Manual settings on my camera, So i hope someone can give me a heads up. I assume this lens is more for portraits than anything else??
Oh im an Aussie also (but dont hold it against me)