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Comment by George Lazarette posted on K100 now or K100s soon ? at 07/07/2007 - 15:23
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Well 12.5 % price increase still seems like a dramatic price increase to me - which is what I stated in the first place, but of course things are different on your tax haven island. Maybe we will all have to move there.
Wish I were here for tax reasons.Well 12.5 % price increase still seems like a dramatic price increase to me - which is what I stated in the first place, but of course things are different on your tax haven island. Maybe we will all have to move there.
What I took issue with was your statement that VAT would raise the price "dramatically". Without the VAT, the price would have risen by about 10%, so the VAT hasn't had what I would call a dramatic effect.
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on Eu import surcharge on digital cameras at 07/07/2007 - 21:10
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Sorry. If you slap a 12.5% duty on something at the port of entry, it will raise the final selling price by 12.5%. The VAT won't cause a rise in price of more than 12.5% because the VAT itself has only gone up by 12.5%.George Lazarette wrote:
You are incorrect. If the landed cost increases by 12.5%, then the cost in the shops will go up by 12.5% (all else being equal).
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But all else isn't equal George - the surcharge is on the price to the importer, the VAT is on the price to the consumer - so including the surcharge. It's the same as paying VAT on excise duties. Yes you do that too.You are incorrect. If the landed cost increases by 12.5%, then the cost in the shops will go up by 12.5% (all else being equal).
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on Eu import surcharge on digital cameras at 07/07/2007 - 19:46
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I have just read on a Dutch news site that the EU are almost certainly going to impose a 12.5% import surcharge on all digital camera which can also record short movies, categorising them as cam-corders not cameras. VAT will be charged over the surcharge as well, increasing dramatically the price of these cameras.
Hopefully Dslrs will reman free of this but the writing is on the wall - they will find a way to impose it no doubt. And if they don't I can see a dramatic rise in demand for simple Dslrs which will be used as glorified P&S cameras.
You are incorrect. If the landed cost increases by 12.5%, then the cost in the shops will go up by 12.5% (all else being equal).I have just read on a Dutch news site that the EU are almost certainly going to impose a 12.5% import surcharge on all digital camera which can also record short movies, categorising them as cam-corders not cameras. VAT will be charged over the surcharge as well, increasing dramatically the price of these cameras.
Hopefully Dslrs will reman free of this but the writing is on the wall - they will find a way to impose it no doubt. And if they don't I can see a dramatic rise in demand for simple Dslrs which will be used as glorified P&S cameras.
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on Eu import surcharge on digital cameras at 07/07/2007 - 14:25
Excellent, Matt. Many thanks. Lots of useful suggestions.
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on My new AF360 flash has arrived and I have a question at 10/07/2007 - 10:07
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Fairly new to Digital so please bear with me , I have just purchased a K100D with the Std Kit lens and also managed to aquire a Pentax 50mm 1.7.
Picked up a fairly cheap Tamron 2x converter yesterday (knew it wasn"t a KA type ) but expected some compatability with my camera.
Cant get any comunication when its fitted , just F flashing in the viewfinder .
Is this a setting problem ? and if so can anyone talk me through it or have I made the wrong purchase .
TIA
Julian
The answer is in the manual (I presume you have one - if not, download here: http://www.pentaximaging.com/customer_care/manuals_literature/show_manual ).Fairly new to Digital so please bear with me , I have just purchased a K100D with the Std Kit lens and also managed to aquire a Pentax 50mm 1.7.
Picked up a fairly cheap Tamron 2x converter yesterday (knew it wasn"t a KA type ) but expected some compatability with my camera.
Cant get any comunication when its fitted , just F flashing in the viewfinder .
Is this a setting problem ? and if so can anyone talk me through it or have I made the wrong purchase .
TIA
Julian
See "Using aperture ring" on page 107.
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on Tele Converter at 07/07/2007 - 08:51
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I am quite taken a back by many of the questions regarding the pro capacity of the K10D. There have been the doubting Thomas's that ask.."Is there a Pro Pentax?" or why doesn't Pentax make a pro camera etc etc etc. The answer is this. The K10D is the Nikon D200 of Pentax. It compares favorably with all of the top end dslr's on the market. So why these insecurities? I think it has more to do with the perceived value of the camera. If it sold for 1500€, the public perception would be the contrary. Perhaps Pentax should re-consider their pricing just to satisfy those who perceive value solely by the price tag.
You are absolutely right. But by pricing the camera at this level, Pentax has sold many more than it would have done otherwise, and thus gained much-needed market share. Pentax is now a force to be reckoned with again.I am quite taken a back by many of the questions regarding the pro capacity of the K10D. There have been the doubting Thomas's that ask.."Is there a Pro Pentax?" or why doesn't Pentax make a pro camera etc etc etc. The answer is this. The K10D is the Nikon D200 of Pentax. It compares favorably with all of the top end dslr's on the market. So why these insecurities? I think it has more to do with the perceived value of the camera. If it sold for 1500€, the public perception would be the contrary. Perhaps Pentax should re-consider their pricing just to satisfy those who perceive value solely by the price tag.
It's a pity more potential buyers don't take the trouble to evaluate the relative merits of different cameras before locking themselves into an unsatisfactory system.
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on A Pro Pentax at 07/07/2007 - 08:42
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I thought I read this was possible but I cannot seem to find the option anywhere so hoping someone can help.
In AF-S mode on my K10D is it possible to override the lock on taking a picture if the camera thinks the frame is out of focus. On several ocassions I have tried to use the ability to manually refocus the kit lens after autofocus but then it thinks it is out of focus. This is usually when the bit I want sharp is on the edge of the frame.
I know I can put the body in MF mode but still getting used to using an SLR again and have forgotten to focus a few times
It sounds as though you are asking for a camera that can read your mind.I thought I read this was possible but I cannot seem to find the option anywhere so hoping someone can help.
In AF-S mode on my K10D is it possible to override the lock on taking a picture if the camera thinks the frame is out of focus. On several ocassions I have tried to use the ability to manually refocus the kit lens after autofocus but then it thinks it is out of focus. This is usually when the bit I want sharp is on the edge of the frame.
I know I can put the body in MF mode but still getting used to using an SLR again and have forgotten to focus a few times
Pentax don't have one, yet.
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on Allow taking of out of focus pictures at 06/07/2007 - 19:59
Is the K10D good for wild-life photography? Yes.
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PS: Speed? With an ordinary lens, AF is fine. With a new in-lens focusing lens, it's very fast.
Shootimg wildlife means going outdoors, and means using long lenses. No other camera at any price offers both a weather-shielded body and in-camera shake reduction.
There really isn't any other sensible choice, unless you have over £5,000 to spend.
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PS: Speed? With an ordinary lens, AF is fine. With a new in-lens focusing lens, it's very fast.
Shootimg wildlife means going outdoors, and means using long lenses. No other camera at any price offers both a weather-shielded body and in-camera shake reduction.
There really isn't any other sensible choice, unless you have over £5,000 to spend.
Comment by George Lazarette posted on Is the K10D Good for Wildlife photography ? at 06/07/2007 - 19:51
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Just for you, Chris.George Lazarette wrote:
Excellent. Makes me wonder why I bothered to get a proper macro.
Any chance you could chop out the pics when you quote, George?Excellent. Makes me wonder why I bothered to get a proper macro.
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on Macro shots setup at 10/07/2007 - 21:47
I'm wanting to dive back into the the slr waters and the K100 price is very tempting. (NZ )
I suppose they are dumping stock to make room for the new super version thats coming http://www.steves-digicams.com/diginews.html#pentax_K100D_Super
My question is
is the addition of dust demoval system in this K100s worth getting it over the K100 ? I think they have done some static lowering surface on the sensor too.
cheers
Pete
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