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Comment by DaveKitson posted on Stanage Edge + Snow at 18/02/2016 - 11:40
Although I hadn't had a problem myself, because of the reputation of SDM I was always half-expecting trouble and today, whilst photographing at a local wildlife centre I swapped the 16-50 onto the camera and......no autofocus.
I used the lens in manual focus for a while and then joined the wife in the cafe where I subjected her to a rant about flawed technology whilst I debated whether to get it fixed or hack the firmware to use the screwdrive.
As I was packing the camera away. I suddenly noticed that the AF/MF switch on the lens was set to MF
It was interesting that because of preconceived doubts about SDM, I didn't do any sort of diagnosis, just thought 'the SDM bug has struck at last'.
It could have been worse, I could have sent it for repair with the switch in MF. That WOULD have been embarrassing!!!
dave k
Comment by DaveKitson posted on SDM strikes ---sort of at 10/02/2016 - 19:38
It's great for the young lad (age?) to learn on and if the bug catches him I'm sure he'll move on up.
CHEERS Vic.
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Comment by DaveKitson posted on Survey of Pentax istD series cameras at 09/02/2016 - 16:40
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Comment by DaveKitson posted on Survey of Pentax istD series cameras at 09/02/2016 - 15:12
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Comment by DaveKitson posted on Yet another snowy photo at 17/01/2016 - 22:58
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Comment by DaveKitson posted on Night time at the station..... at 23/12/2015 - 12:07
SRS consistently offer some of the fairest part-exchange prices you'll find at any camera shop. Their profit has to build in factors such as a guarantee, potential repairs (I bet they received a few items with undisclosed faults), market changes (K3 prices will have been impacted by the K3II), they have significant running costs, plus a superb reputation (I've bought a fair few things from them and had problems with 2 items - both were accepted back with no fuss). Those current profits that you perceive can quickly be eroded by new price drops.
FWIW; SRS is my go-to dealer for part-X. I have always felt that I have been fairly treated, and their service is first-class.
dave k
Comment by DaveKitson posted on Amazon Lightning Deals...Predatory Pricing? at 08/12/2015 - 10:56
I was going to send a PM but may as well shout out about it here:
A big thank you to SRS for managing to get my order out yesterday, and a bigger thank you to Parcelforce who are apparently working all out to keep on top of the extra workload from Black Friday deals and delivered my new toys this morning rather than next week
davek
Comment by DaveKitson posted on Pentax K-3 II Body + 50mm F1.8 + D-BG5 Grip - £649!! Black Friday Special... at 28/11/2015 - 15:14
Alternatively re-crop it to more of a vertical...
I hope you don't mind me doing this with your image
I appreciate ALL the comments
davek
Comment by DaveKitson posted on Advice on composition at 04/11/2015 - 21:47
Thanks for any response..
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Comment by DaveKitson posted on Advice on composition at 04/11/2015 - 13:46
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