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[quote:3496ace15f="wvbarnes"]It's a nicer noise than the KX but not quiet to this user at least!

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I've gone from the K-x to the K-r and would say it is better overall. Focus, Flash, Noise, Screen, Live View being the main areas. It is a very noisy shutter and autofocus but seems just the same as the K-x to me.

Comment by dcweather posted on The K-5: Not for me! (at least for the time being) at 30/08/2011 - 23:20

Pretty much my thoughts really. I'm in a learning process but am finding that small fast moving birds are sometimes easier to get with my 55-300 than the Sigma 150-500. Although it may focus faster it is less manoeuveable so even that may get relegated to mainly hide work.

Comment by dcweather posted on [entax scope and adaptor = 1100mm F12 at 26/08/2011 - 16:42

Yes - there is a slight risk. The adaptors seem to be about £45 these days but are in fairly short supply and yes you are right they can be used with all the Adaptall lenses. I think it's always best to do what you are most confident with.

Comment by dcweather posted on Tamron for Pentax at 26/08/2011 - 16:35

Hopefully in the future there will be some direct comparisons. Bearing in mind the scope set up limits you pretty much to slow moving birds in the open it would be interesting to see how the results compared to a cropped Sigma 150-500 at 500mm or maybe same with converter. Interesting because I have seen some stunning shots with a Swarovski scope and a cheap Samsung compact.
Dave
P.S Why haven't Swarovski ever made camera lenses? ;-(

Comment by dcweather posted on [entax scope and adaptor = 1100mm F12 at 25/08/2011 - 22:26

The only caveat might be that for about half the price or less of the latest Tamron 90mm macro you could get the Adaptall SP version + Pka adaptor which would be optically pretty much the same. No autofocus but you might be manually focusing for macro anyway. Just a thought.

Comment by dcweather posted on Tamron for Pentax at 25/08/2011 - 22:18

I've tried it with the Kenko 1.5x Pz-AF Teleplus MC and cropping beat it hands down.
Dave

Comment by dcweather posted on using a SMC PENTAX F AF 1.7X ADAPTER with at 25/08/2011 - 22:12

Lens received - great! Thanks.
Dave

Comment by dcweather posted on FS: Adaptall SP 70-210 f3.5 (19AH) with PKA mount at 23/08/2011 - 21:43

PM sent regards lens.

Comment by dcweather posted on FS: Adaptall SP 70-210 f3.5 (19AH) with PKA mount at 17/08/2011 - 17:22

Sounds silly but I hate throwing out something that someone else might want. My K-x Twin Lens (kit + 55-300mm) box in mint condition plus lens leaflets and some other Pentax paperwork might be wanted for someone who likes to sell their camera with box and don't have theirs any more. (insurance replacement, camera kept by insurer).
Will send to you for the price of the postage which should be very low.
Dave

Comment by dcweather posted on Free: Empty K-x box ! at 12/08/2011 - 22:44

For wildlife photography I don't see how you could beat the price of the twin kit K-x/K-r DAL 18-55, 55-300mm to get started, bearing in mind just how good the quality of the latter is. Try getting a new Canikon camera with two lenses including a 300mm lens that good plus SR(VR) for under £600. Throw in the high iso performance and I don't think you can beat it for a birding/wildlife introductory/intermediate set up.

Comment by dcweather posted on Why do you stay with pentax? at 11/08/2011 - 21:43

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