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Comment by DaveHolmes posted on FS: B+W 67mm 10 stop ND filter - as new at 18/04/2012 - 10:42
That's beautiful!
Comment by DaveHolmes posted on Siggy 8-16 shows impressive flare resistance... at 18/04/2012 - 01:37
johnriley wrote:
If anything that just goes to show how massively out of touch the User Team is with a growing proportion of the actual Pentax User Community...gartmore wrote:
Good point, Hyram.
This forum seems to be intent on attacking people who would be its natural supporters at present.
Totally agree.Good point, Hyram.
This forum seems to be intent on attacking people who would be its natural supporters at present.
Anything the User Team disagrees with is immediately dismissed as nonconstructive and/or insulting, and there's obviously a serious lack of understanding when it comes to the use of sarcasm (the use of which, as a staple of British life I wholly support)...
I absolutely understand the need for moderation on any forum but posts from the User Team often come across not in the vain of moderation, but more like we're being policed and belittled as members and is sometimes frankly arrogant.
Attacking the members you represent and moderate is not how to keep a thriving forum thriving!
It is quite possible to be cynical and Pro-Pentax; to celebrate the good and to ask difficult questions; to be upfront, forthright and sarcastic without the intent of confrontation...
Best regards
Dave
Comment by DaveHolmes posted on Pentax/Ricoh putting prices up at 18/04/2012 - 01:27
I don't actually ever shop at SRS (it's too far away and I like to shop test items) but I do often use their website as my local independent camera shop will price match against them. SRS's prices seem in general very competative and they've saved me money a couple of times...
Comment by DaveHolmes posted on Pentax/Ricoh putting prices up at 18/04/2012 - 00:58
What are you looking for in a flash (obviously apart from a bright light source)?
Are things like P-ttl important to you?
If you're happy to use manual then Yongnuo are worth looking at...
If you're wanting to do anything with off-camera flash using triggers then you'll be working whichever flash you get in manual anyway...
The 2 I use are:
YN560... can be found for around £50... Fully manual, powerful, easy to use flash...
Vivitar 285hv... New and delivered for £70ish from the states... 2nd hand for much less (check voltages on older ones!!)... Fully manual... VERY easy operation (although less control)... No swivel function though (but if it's for off-camera use that really doesn't matter)
I believe Gadget Infinity now do a P-ttl flash (cactus) in a pentax-fit for around £100 but there have been a few reports of failure so QC may be (or have been) an issue... (though at that price I'm tempted to try one myself)
Are things like P-ttl important to you?
If you're happy to use manual then Yongnuo are worth looking at...
If you're wanting to do anything with off-camera flash using triggers then you'll be working whichever flash you get in manual anyway...
The 2 I use are:
YN560... can be found for around £50... Fully manual, powerful, easy to use flash...
Vivitar 285hv... New and delivered for £70ish from the states... 2nd hand for much less (check voltages on older ones!!)... Fully manual... VERY easy operation (although less control)... No swivel function though (but if it's for off-camera use that really doesn't matter)
I believe Gadget Infinity now do a P-ttl flash (cactus) in a pentax-fit for around £100 but there have been a few reports of failure so QC may be (or have been) an issue... (though at that price I'm tempted to try one myself)
Comment by DaveHolmes posted on Flash for Pentax K-x at 17/04/2012 - 23:58
stigg wrote:
Never had this sort of problem but could we not carry a small information card with the law on photography in public places on it so we could give it to anyone who does not know the law?
A card like that could be a valuable resource to us all... I'd happily carry a half-dozen...Never had this sort of problem but could we not carry a small information card with the law on photography in public places on it so we could give it to anyone who does not know the law?
I've never had any problems either but have friends who have and a card like this with the actual 'law' could difuse tension more quickly and easily than verbal argument...
Comment by DaveHolmes posted on A pleasant afternoon:spoiled at 16/04/2012 - 21:53
Bradford - West Yorkshire
PC World - K5 (used to stock K7)... No lenses (except kit with camera)
Bradford Camera Exchange - All current Pentax DSLR's (Pentax Pro Centre) - a few lenses (DA10-17 fish) and happy to order...
Comet - no Pentax
Jessops - no Pentax
Curry's - no Pentax
PC World - K5 (used to stock K7)... No lenses (except kit with camera)
Bradford Camera Exchange - All current Pentax DSLR's (Pentax Pro Centre) - a few lenses (DA10-17 fish) and happy to order...
Comet - no Pentax
Jessops - no Pentax
Curry's - no Pentax
Comment by DaveHolmes posted on Local stockists of Pentax? at 16/04/2012 - 21:42
ChrisA wrote:
I'm sure I speak for many when I say that it's a great pleasure to see someone from Pentax Ricoh here.
Equally, I'd ask you to bear with us - there are a lot of real Pentax enthusiasts here, and although we love the brand, there's quite a bit of pent-up frustration with some aspects, and we're sometimes prone to expressing those frustrations a little, erm, directly, to say the least
Agreed on all countsI'm sure I speak for many when I say that it's a great pleasure to see someone from Pentax Ricoh here.
Equally, I'd ask you to bear with us - there are a lot of real Pentax enthusiasts here, and although we love the brand, there's quite a bit of pent-up frustration with some aspects, and we're sometimes prone to expressing those frustrations a little, erm, directly, to say the least
Comment by DaveHolmes posted on Jessops fall out with pentax at 16/04/2012 - 15:52
gartmore wrote:
I'm intrigued as to why you are so intent in pursuing this negative line of thought and cant stop deriding someone you haven't even met.
I believe you are infering a tone to my posts which simply isn't there... Perhaps it's a regional thing...I'm intrigued as to why you are so intent in pursuing this negative line of thought and cant stop deriding someone you haven't even met.
Comment by DaveHolmes posted on Jessops fall out with pentax at 16/04/2012 - 15:50
K10D wrote:
Only one, do your homework when commenting on other kit. The K5 is Pentax's top DSLR, do you actually believe that top Nikons and Canons are not WR? I've regularly shot my D700 and K7 side by side in the rain.
I didn't 'actually' comment on any other kit...Only one, do your homework when commenting on other kit. The K5 is Pentax's top DSLR, do you actually believe that top Nikons and Canons are not WR? I've regularly shot my D700 and K7 side by side in the rain.
PentaxUK wrote:
Firstly, we would like to confirm that this is indeed an official Pentax Ricoh representation and we hope a helpful conduit for communicating with the forum and vice versa.
We do understand your frustrations and can assure you that we are in the process of delivering a wider product distribution of all Pentax product. However, this will take a little time to achieve.
We absolutely share your passion for the brand. Things are changing at Pentax Ricoh but this won’t happen overnight. Please bear with us.
Briliant!Firstly, we would like to confirm that this is indeed an official Pentax Ricoh representation and we hope a helpful conduit for communicating with the forum and vice versa.
We do understand your frustrations and can assure you that we are in the process of delivering a wider product distribution of all Pentax product. However, this will take a little time to achieve.
We absolutely share your passion for the brand. Things are changing at Pentax Ricoh but this won’t happen overnight. Please bear with us.
Welcome to the forums!
Comment by DaveHolmes posted on Jessops fall out with pentax at 16/04/2012 - 15:21
