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Comment by Don posted on kr being discontinued.. at 22/11/2011 - 16:08
Gedski wrote:
Thanks chaps, I was wondering if it were possible to permanently weather seal the K-r. Just a thought. Not to worry. I'll chase up your suggestions.
be cheaper to buy a k10...Thanks chaps, I was wondering if it were possible to permanently weather seal the K-r. Just a thought. Not to worry. I'll chase up your suggestions.
Comment by Don posted on Weather proofing the Pentax K-r, is it possible? at 21/11/2011 - 18:09
ziplock bag or cut the sleeve off an old raincoat ad a uv filer and seal with rubberband.. if going in extreme cold, use chemical hand warmers with rubber bands to keep it warm...
Comment by Don posted on Weather proofing the Pentax K-r, is it possible? at 21/11/2011 - 18:09
some kr's had a glitchy e-dial (mine being one of them) caused by a lubricant over used at the factory, (I fixed mine with wd-40, still works great) I suspect the lube is just too cold... try using live view or record some video to generate some heat next time and see if it improves, and let us know.
Comment by Don posted on Stiff e-dial in cold at 19/11/2011 - 20:57
dave- wrote:
Hi Ken,with the k-r i used old pentax smc manual lens 50mm.used camera flash diffused with material and also used a centon fg105d flash gun (this will not fire attached to camera since it is ttl only)with homemade flash diffuser attached to it.
i have my doubts about this flash being faulty as i cant manualy adjust the focus and like i mentioned it sometimes dont fire even when the camera is facing it.
with the kr, you need not bother with a questionable flash unit... you got high iso abilities...Hi Ken,with the k-r i used old pentax smc manual lens 50mm.used camera flash diffused with material and also used a centon fg105d flash gun (this will not fire attached to camera since it is ttl only)with homemade flash diffuser attached to it.
i have my doubts about this flash being faulty as i cant manualy adjust the focus and like i mentioned it sometimes dont fire even when the camera is facing it.
go shopping/scavenging.....
build yourself a lightstand:
link
and use either a simple clamp on light with a powerful cfl, or go with a paper chinese lantern and lightsocket..
any halogen lightsorce, standard bulb or if you can find wide or full spectrum cfls and you're set to go...
Comment by Don posted on Help with portrait at 19/11/2011 - 20:10
I shoot RAW but for white balance, I try to set it for what ever ligh source dominates the scene.
usually that means incandescent/indoor light for urban environments....
usually that means incandescent/indoor light for urban environments....
Comment by Don posted on WB for night photography at 19/11/2011 - 17:22
johnriley wrote:
Just to be clear nass, the link deleted was not to PentaxForums.com, just in case therewas any misunderstanding there.
As for your other point, the linking to an item of special interest is actually allowed by the T&Cs.
Common sense should be our guide.
You're showing your age... that hasn't been common since the 70'sJust to be clear nass, the link deleted was not to PentaxForums.com, just in case therewas any misunderstanding there.
As for your other point, the linking to an item of special interest is actually allowed by the T&Cs.
Common sense should be our guide.
Comment by Don posted on It`s time to say goodbye. at 19/11/2011 - 03:08
looking at the historical name changes, I think Asahi and Ricoh would have made the worst contracted name...
Asahi - Ricoh see how that rolls off the tongue?
Asahi - Hoya works too..lol!
say it with your best faux Japanese accent while you're at it!
Asahi - Ricoh see how that rolls off the tongue?
Asahi - Hoya works too..lol!
say it with your best faux Japanese accent while you're at it!
Comment by Don posted on Pentax Ricoh Imaging Company at 18/11/2011 - 15:17
Mike-P wrote:
best answer ! I agree. Bye for now...Eagle12 wrote:
Goodbye all.
Ed.
Goodbye all.
Ed.
Comment by Don posted on It`s time to say goodbye. at 17/11/2011 - 18:09
as one of the clowns that frequently gets his posts, threads etc locked or deleted, I've never felt the moderation to be unfair or heavy handed. I did a while back start a thread commenting that I intended to spend a lot less time here because there wasn't enough moderation on some issues... and I did take a sabbatical and have come back.
I think the forums value is stronger for the moderation it receives, because let's face it, there are other forums where you simply can't find a decent thread anywhere that actually ends civilly.
I get my share of tickets, so to speak, and respect those that choose a different route, but the bottom line is if you aren't willing to obey the traffic laws, don't take it out on the cop, he's just doing his job...
other routes with less cops you may get to speed with impunity, but you'll wind up in a wreck sooner or later, and hate that route as well...
I think the forums value is stronger for the moderation it receives, because let's face it, there are other forums where you simply can't find a decent thread anywhere that actually ends civilly.
I get my share of tickets, so to speak, and respect those that choose a different route, but the bottom line is if you aren't willing to obey the traffic laws, don't take it out on the cop, he's just doing his job...
other routes with less cops you may get to speed with impunity, but you'll wind up in a wreck sooner or later, and hate that route as well...
Comment by Don posted on It`s time to say goodbye. at 17/11/2011 - 18:07
Possible the kr replacement was ready for production, when Ricoh took over but has been delayed?