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Comment by George Lazarette posted on Just ordered a pentax k10d and i have some questions.... at 19/10/2007 - 20:11
I have always had to pay duty and VAT when importing expensive items.
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on Just ordered a pentax k10d and i have some questions.... at 15/10/2007 - 17:23
As I understand it, Emily and Lilly are an American operation purporting to be in the UK and offering goods that were not sourced through the normal UK channels. Personally, if buying from Americans I should prefer to buy from somebody like B&H.
As for the camera, it can be as simple or as complex as you like. If you can afford it, there is no reason not to have it. Use it in Program mode and shoot JPEG until you get the hang of it.
If you will not be doing any post-processing (tweaking the image in Photoshop or something similar), you may wish to play with the contrast and sharpness settings until you are happy with the output.
Good luck
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As for the camera, it can be as simple or as complex as you like. If you can afford it, there is no reason not to have it. Use it in Program mode and shoot JPEG until you get the hang of it.
If you will not be doing any post-processing (tweaking the image in Photoshop or something similar), you may wish to play with the contrast and sharpness settings until you are happy with the output.
Good luck
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on Just ordered a pentax k10d and i have some questions.... at 15/10/2007 - 13:11
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I far prefer some sort of finder attachment like the Refconvertor. That way it doesn't add to the price and complexity for those who don't want it.Quote:
I'm suggesting Pentax might like to look the possibility for the K10D's successor.
It sure would be handy on occasions but it would put a few quid on the price i would imagine I'm suggesting Pentax might like to look the possibility for the K10D's successor.
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on LCD Viewfinder k100d at 15/10/2007 - 13:04
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Thanks for the reply, i was going to put it on ebay but the fees are terrible.
Is there anywhere to put this stuff up for sale. as a kit or individuals.
Cheers
paul
There is a classified ad section on this site.Thanks for the reply, i was going to put it on ebay but the fees are terrible.
Is there anywhere to put this stuff up for sale. as a kit or individuals.
Cheers
paul
And no doubt if anybody reading this message is interested, they will contact you.
Incidentally, I doubt if you will realise 25% off full price. People buying second-hand usually look for a bigger discount.
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on Kit For Sale !! at 14/10/2007 - 20:40
A belated Happy Birthday to Boz's excellent site, which was ten years old yesterday.
If any newcomers don't know it, it is a tremendous resource.
http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/
Thanks Boz.
Cheers
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If any newcomers don't know it, it is a tremendous resource.
http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/
Thanks Boz.
Cheers
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on Happy Birthday. at 13/10/2007 - 14:57
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Thank you everyone!
Firstly I must say that I was here before, but I can't log on with my old name or password (I wasn't banned!) so I've rejoined!
My laptop is about 2 years old (maybe a little less) so I don't think that I can open it up to stick things into it; even if I could I wouldn't!!
Anyhow, thanks for all the advice it has been very helpful.
If your laptop is two years old, it will have USB2.Thank you everyone!
Firstly I must say that I was here before, but I can't log on with my old name or password (I wasn't banned!) so I've rejoined!
My laptop is about 2 years old (maybe a little less) so I don't think that I can open it up to stick things into it; even if I could I wouldn't!!
Anyhow, thanks for all the advice it has been very helpful.
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on USB 2.0...eh? at 14/10/2007 - 13:42
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I'm playing with one at the moment, providing some back light in conjunction with my Samsung 540 in manual mode.
This has all given rise to another item now on my K10D wish list - to be able to switch pre-flash off on the built-in, which would then be usable for triggering things - from the Xtra flash at one end of the spectrum, to Studio units at the other.
Just buy a cheapo manual flash and mount it on the hotshoe with the camera in manual. That way you won't waste the camera battery when you want to trigger another flash.George Lazarette wrote:
It's very weak. You'd be better off getting a second-hand third-party flashgun with a built-in sensor.
Guide number about 11, it would seem, from the instruction sheet. It's very weak. You'd be better off getting a second-hand third-party flashgun with a built-in sensor.
I'm playing with one at the moment, providing some back light in conjunction with my Samsung 540 in manual mode.
This has all given rise to another item now on my K10D wish list - to be able to switch pre-flash off on the built-in, which would then be usable for triggering things - from the Xtra flash at one end of the spectrum, to Studio units at the other.
The AF240Z is excellent for this and for a number of other uses. You can point it away from the subject if you don't want fill flash.
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on Pentax Xtra Flash at 13/10/2007 - 14:53
It's very weak. You'd be better off getting a second-hand third-party flashgun with a built-in sensor.
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on Pentax Xtra Flash at 12/10/2007 - 20:29
Takumars are what Pentax called their best lenses in the screw-mount era.
SMC Takumars were the best lenses you could buy from any Japanese manufacturer.
If your lens is in good nick, the focus ring will move as smoothly as silk bathed in pure Jersey cream. Even the Limiteds can't compete with a good screw-mount Takumar.
The Travegon was made in Germany, and might be quite a decent lens. Some people used them on Leicas.
No idea about the Pentacon.
The Tak should make a lovely portrait lens. Soft and creamy wide-open, sparkling when stopped down a little.
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SMC Takumars were the best lenses you could buy from any Japanese manufacturer.
If your lens is in good nick, the focus ring will move as smoothly as silk bathed in pure Jersey cream. Even the Limiteds can't compete with a good screw-mount Takumar.
The Travegon was made in Germany, and might be quite a decent lens. Some people used them on Leicas.
No idea about the Pentacon.
The Tak should make a lovely portrait lens. Soft and creamy wide-open, sparkling when stopped down a little.
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on anything worthwile here? at 14/10/2007 - 21:09
It is always a difficult decision. One of the reasons impoting from the US is cheaper is because of the buying power over there. Stocks and prices will not get better over here if everyone buys from over there.
Kim
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