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Comment by darkskies posted on PENTAX Image sensor cleaning kit O-ICK1 at 03/03/2013 - 21:45
Thanks for that so far, John. I haven't got the E2 fluid, just ordinary, whatever that is. I tried their website, www.photosol.com but can't connect to it...if it still exists!
Comment by darkskies posted on PENTAX Image sensor cleaning kit O-ICK1 at 03/03/2013 - 19:39
johnriley wrote:
Are there not two types of Eclipse fluid, one of which should not be used on Pentax?
I'd be interested to know if there is as I've got a bottle in the cupboard that I've not used yet. Are there not two types of Eclipse fluid, one of which should not be used on Pentax?
Comment by darkskies posted on PENTAX Image sensor cleaning kit O-ICK1 at 03/03/2013 - 16:48
DrOrloff wrote:
I couldn't give a monkey's step cousin twice removed about the normal test images of charts and the queen of hearts. So I'm grateful to see some real world output. Regardless of what anyone might think is the point of all this it has really helped me and I know a couple of others who were curious about the comparison. So thanks to David for his efforts.
+1 for this. I thank David for his efforts.I couldn't give a monkey's step cousin twice removed about the normal test images of charts and the queen of hearts. So I'm grateful to see some real world output. Regardless of what anyone might think is the point of all this it has really helped me and I know a couple of others who were curious about the comparison. So thanks to David for his efforts.
I have a K-r and any move to any type of K5 would be a major step up. This thread, amongst others, is helping me decide where my hard-earned (well, not really) dosh is going to go when I've saved enough. The difference between a used K5 and a new or used K5IIs is quite considerable. And I don't even know what the next generation camera will be and how much it will cost, though I probably will be the time I've saved any money.
The more "evidence" of quality differences the better, in my view!
Comment by darkskies posted on K-5IIs - more discussion at 02/03/2013 - 20:55
Bloody hell! Would love to see Steven Wilson or Porcupine Tree. I have so much of their stuff it's untrue. Most people have never heard of them!
PS Never been inclined to post in this thread before.......
PS Never been inclined to post in this thread before.......
Comment by darkskies posted on Another pointless thread at 01/03/2013 - 21:54
Crossed-up wrote:
Yes, you are right. Mike makes a good point after.darkskies wrote:
But the '00FG' on the front of the flash box and 'Pentax' on the grey box look sharper in focus to me on the K5 MK1 imageMike-P wrote:
From what I can see the second shot is sharper on the grey Pentax box but the first is sharper around the camera area (especially the on/off switch and Sigma EX lens) which to me means there is a focus difference somewhere.
I'm sure David will tell us, but it looks like the camera in the photos is not in the same location in both shots. The 2nd shot has the camera slightly closer to the camera taking the shot, thus making it more out of focus.From what I can see the second shot is sharper on the grey Pentax box but the first is sharper around the camera area (especially the on/off switch and Sigma EX lens) which to me means there is a focus difference somewhere.
I'm not sure these examples prove anything one way or another, David. I wish they did. Or do I?
I have a K-r at the moment. I know any form of K5 would be an improvement. I suspect that a K5I would be better value for me given the 2nd hand price at the moment. Or just wait for something better to come along!
Comment by darkskies posted on K-5IIs - more discussion at 01/03/2013 - 21:51
Mike-P wrote:
From what I can see the second shot is sharper on the grey Pentax box but the first is sharper around the camera area (especially the on/off switch and Sigma EX lens) which to me means there is a focus difference somewhere.
I'm sure David will tell us, but it looks like the camera in the photos is not in the same location in both shots. The 2nd shot has the camera slightly closer to the camera taking the shot, thus making it more out of focus.From what I can see the second shot is sharper on the grey Pentax box but the first is sharper around the camera area (especially the on/off switch and Sigma EX lens) which to me means there is a focus difference somewhere.
Comment by darkskies posted on K-5IIs - more discussion at 01/03/2013 - 20:39
And then let us know how you get on with it, please!
Comment by darkskies posted on Opinions Please Pentax A 24mm f2.8 at 01/03/2013 - 08:56
Hi Luca,
I don't blame them! I have this lens and it is superb. I'd never sell it. I got mine after scouring ebay. They come up from time to time if you are prepared to look on a regular basis.
Cheers,
ds
I don't blame them! I have this lens and it is superb. I'd never sell it. I got mine after scouring ebay. They come up from time to time if you are prepared to look on a regular basis.
Cheers,
ds
Comment by darkskies posted on WTB: Pentax K 28/3,5 at 01/03/2013 - 08:51
Been getting used to a recently acquired (and repaired) 10-20 and I'm beginning to like it a lot. Quite a bit of distortion at the edges but you get experience in handling it. Nice colours, sharp enough.
The reason I plumped for this and not the 8-16 was the filter issue.
The reason I plumped for this and not the 8-16 was the filter issue.
Comment by darkskies posted on Sigma 10-20 or 8-16 at 22/02/2013 - 21:47
But, it seems, no matter. All's well that ends well.
Thanks John and CMW!!