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Comment by George Lazarette posted on Storage suggestions? at 01/07/2007 - 11:28
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Always wanted to try this sort of thing. A little short on time so its a bit rough, but for a first attempt I sorta like it.
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When I lived in Uganda, I had a gardener with six fingers on each hand, and six toes on each foot.Always wanted to try this sort of thing. A little short on time so its a bit rough, but for a first attempt I sorta like it.
Never took a picture, sadly.
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on Weekly Competition - The Number Six at 01/07/2007 - 14:44
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I have carried out thr firmware update to version 1.01 as suggested.
No improvement!! Didn't think there would be as V 1.01 is to add Auto focus tracking but it was worth a try.
The reason for suggesting you upgrade was because it was an easy way of replacing the program in your camera. If that had somehow been corrupted, the upgrade would have fixed it.I have carried out thr firmware update to version 1.01 as suggested.
No improvement!! Didn't think there would be as V 1.01 is to add Auto focus tracking but it was worth a try.
Also, Pentax usually include bug-fixes in their firmware upgrades, but do not announce them.
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on Faulty OptioWP at 30/06/2007 - 23:26
Brian,
On this forum there is a section called "Troubleshooter", and another called "Pentax Digital Optio Cameras".
Either of them would provide a suitable home for your question.
This section, which is called "Pentax Digital SLRs" is intended for people who wish to discuss matters pertaining to (you've guessed it - I hope!) Pentax Digital SLRs. A Pentax Digital Optio camera is not a Pentax Digital SLR, and sadly never will be.
However, as you are new, here is a link to the latest firmware for your camera. It's certainly worth trying to install it.
http://www.pentaximaging.com/customer_care/show_firmware?firmId=6442215
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On this forum there is a section called "Troubleshooter", and another called "Pentax Digital Optio Cameras".
Either of them would provide a suitable home for your question.
This section, which is called "Pentax Digital SLRs" is intended for people who wish to discuss matters pertaining to (you've guessed it - I hope!) Pentax Digital SLRs. A Pentax Digital Optio camera is not a Pentax Digital SLR, and sadly never will be.
However, as you are new, here is a link to the latest firmware for your camera. It's certainly worth trying to install it.
http://www.pentaximaging.com/customer_care/show_firmware?firmId=6442215
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on Faulty OptioWP at 30/06/2007 - 16:22
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I just found a K10D body for £435, not sure if I should go for this one and then buy the lens separately. I have seen the DA 18-55 lens going for cheap on Ebay... I don't think it is proving popular this lens. However, I read good reviews about it when compared to Nikon's and Canon's kit ones.
Kit lenses always go cheap because a lot of them get sold, and many people will wish to upgrade in due course to something better.I just found a K10D body for £435, not sure if I should go for this one and then buy the lens separately. I have seen the DA 18-55 lens going for cheap on Ebay... I don't think it is proving popular this lens. However, I read good reviews about it when compared to Nikon's and Canon's kit ones.
Also, because they are kit lenses, people tend not to give them the credit that some of them deserve. From what I hear, the 18-55 is a bargain for the price it is bundled at. And although the 16-45 may be better, it is significantly more expensive, and a lot shorter. If I were restricted to just one lens, the 18-55 would win against the 16-45 because the extra length at the long end more than makes up for 2mm lost at the short end.
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on K10D with lens for £500 at 01/07/2007 - 15:01
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that £119 could get you part of the way towards, say, a 70mm limited.
Adrian
Wiser words were never uttered.that £119 could get you part of the way towards, say, a 70mm limited.
Adrian
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on TAMRON 28-105mm F4-5.6 IF PAF Fit on K100D ???? at 30/06/2007 - 15:58
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Thanks for the response , still a bit stumped , what I'm looking for is something to go on the K100D as an alternative to its 18-55 , more of a
reach between 18 or 28mm and 150/200mm.
Any suggestions , on a limited budget !!!!!!!!!!
On a limited budget, stick with what you have. It's pretty good. If your budget is very limited and you don't mind MF and manual exposure, buy an SMC Pentax-M 1:4 75-150mm.Thanks for the response , still a bit stumped , what I'm looking for is something to go on the K100D as an alternative to its 18-55 , more of a
reach between 18 or 28mm and 150/200mm.
Any suggestions , on a limited budget !!!!!!!!!!
Less than £20.00 on Ebay, but a very fine lens.
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on TAMRON 28-105mm F4-5.6 IF PAF Fit on K100D ???? at 30/06/2007 - 13:45
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Guys , how does this lens rate on a Pentax K100D or similar
Does the focal length when on the K100D equate to 28 - 105mm or does the magnification alter .....might be a stupid question but just found one on the internet for £119.
Anyone using one
The focal length is fixed. What changes is the angle of view because the small area of the Pentax digital sensor (compared to 35mm film) effectively crops the image by a third.Guys , how does this lens rate on a Pentax K100D or similar
Does the focal length when on the K100D equate to 28 - 105mm or does the magnification alter .....might be a stupid question but just found one on the internet for £119.
Anyone using one
This is a function of the size of the sensor. It has nothing to do with the lens, except for the fact that your 28mm focal length at the wide end will be equivalent to 42mm on a 35mm film camera.
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on TAMRON 28-105mm F4-5.6 IF PAF Fit on K100D ???? at 30/06/2007 - 13:04
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I have recently purchased a Nikon D200 which was supposed to replace my Pentax IstDs; But to my surprise I don't want to give up my Pentax. I have been bringing both cameras with me everywhere.
The Nikon is great but there is so much I love about the IstDs, I haven't found much on the D200 that is useful which the Pentax doesn't have.
Nikons metering and focus are far better, and the 5 frames per second is great but Pentax ease of use and straight forward simple design really shine.
I am going to keep the IstDs and continue to grow in the Pentax system but I wish I bought the K10D now.
So I am left with a Nikon D200 I have put a lot of money into, so I guess I will just have to run two systems.
Madness. Sell the Nikon immediately. It can only go down in value as time goes on. If you keep it you will be tempted to buy more lenses for it and make a bad situation worse.I have recently purchased a Nikon D200 which was supposed to replace my Pentax IstDs; But to my surprise I don't want to give up my Pentax. I have been bringing both cameras with me everywhere.
The Nikon is great but there is so much I love about the IstDs, I haven't found much on the D200 that is useful which the Pentax doesn't have.
Nikons metering and focus are far better, and the 5 frames per second is great but Pentax ease of use and straight forward simple design really shine.
I am going to keep the IstDs and continue to grow in the Pentax system but I wish I bought the K10D now.
So I am left with a Nikon D200 I have put a lot of money into, so I guess I will just have to run two systems.
What amazes me is why a Pentax owner should buy a Nikon D200 instead of a K10D. Apart from a slightly faster frame rate it has nothing the K10D doesn't have, and it lacks a great deal that the K10D DOES have; on top of which it's less well-made and more expensive.
Go and stand in the corner and repent.
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on My Nikon D200 at 30/06/2007 - 13:08
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I was going to say if I had taken those with that lens, I would have been chuffed with myself.
And chuffed with the lens, too, no doubt.I was going to say if I had taken those with that lens, I would have been chuffed with myself.
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on Please look at this person's shots... at 30/06/2007 - 10:46
Each of these has their own individual power supplies, and they take up IRQs, so plugging in more devices gives rise to IRQ problems, plus there's a veritable snake-pit of loose wires.
And it can only get worse.
So I'm trying to think of an economical, scaleable, tidy, alternative.
NAS devices with Gigabit ethernet look promising, but are not especially cheap. In fact, a simple server pc with lots of drive bays might be a better proposition.
Anybody got any ideas?
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