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Comment by George Lazarette posted on Avatars at 23/06/2007 - 12:45
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I wonder how much money Evil Mac will pay me if I shop Big Mac to them?
Money? They'll reward you with a year's supply of burgers. Yum yu...... aargh.I wonder how much money Evil Mac will pay me if I shop Big Mac to them?
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on Avatars at 22/06/2007 - 13:38
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Why does'nt this forum support Avatars? it would be so much easier locating previous comments/posts that having to read the current relatively small print of the posters name.
I am a member of several forums and this is the only one not to have this feature.
All talk and no trousers, this spider. Where's yer avatar then, matey? The world is waiting with bated breath.Why does'nt this forum support Avatars? it would be so much easier locating previous comments/posts that having to read the current relatively small print of the posters name.
I am a member of several forums and this is the only one not to have this feature.
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on Avatars at 21/06/2007 - 10:25
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However, it's now water under the bridge, since I have a wireless trigger.
I hope it works. If it doesn't, can I suggest you try the manufacturer of the trigger before expecting the maker of your new camera to fix it.However, it's now water under the bridge, since I have a wireless trigger.
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on Pentax and I part company at 13/06/2007 - 21:45
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I would have expected nothing less than the crap you've come out with George.. Always the smart-arse..
Strange how you seem to have the solution.. Were you not one of the 800 who read my initial post .. which generated 0 replies..
I did read it, but I never answer people who spell thanks with an X. I would have expected nothing less than the crap you've come out with George.. Always the smart-arse..
Strange how you seem to have the solution.. Were you not one of the 800 who read my initial post .. which generated 0 replies..
Actually, the real reason was that you asked for responses from people who had an explanation or experience of the same problem, and I qualified on neither count.
But I suggest you put your brain in gear, accept that you are being unrealistic in expecting each of the dozen camera manufacturers to test their gear with the peripheral products sold by several thousand accessory makers, put your toys back in the box, and keep using your very fine camera.
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on Pentax and I part company at 13/06/2007 - 21:14
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John...
Interfit could not have been more helpful.. They suggested a solution.. it worked .. Not that it matters now as I have bought a wireless trigger.
golfdiesel...
The flash fired as advertised when used with my Fuji S7000, my flashmeter, and my friend's Nikon.. which is why I suspected the Pentax. The reverse of your arguement.. do you expect Interfit to test their flashes against every camera then.
Don..
It was posted here
https://www.pentaxuser.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249...
Like golfdeisel in your defence of Pentax you miss the point. Pentax don't support third party accessories connected to their cameras.. By the same token then you wouldn't expect Interfit to support third party cameras connected to their flash units. If that were the case where does that leave the customer.. With no support. And by their attitude Pentax don't care.
You appear not to realise that it is the light that is the accessory, and which needs to be compatible with the camera, not the other way around.John...
Interfit could not have been more helpful.. They suggested a solution.. it worked .. Not that it matters now as I have bought a wireless trigger.
golfdiesel...
The flash fired as advertised when used with my Fuji S7000, my flashmeter, and my friend's Nikon.. which is why I suspected the Pentax. The reverse of your arguement.. do you expect Interfit to test their flashes against every camera then.
Don..
It was posted here
https://www.pentaxuser.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249...
Like golfdeisel in your defence of Pentax you miss the point. Pentax don't support third party accessories connected to their cameras.. By the same token then you wouldn't expect Interfit to support third party cameras connected to their flash units. If that were the case where does that leave the customer.. With no support. And by their attitude Pentax don't care.
And what was the problem? Polarity, I bet.
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on Pentax and I part company at 13/06/2007 - 20:26
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My love affair with Pentax is over. After more than 20 years of commitment to the brand I now realise that they really don’t care too much about you.
Some weeks ago I queried a compatibility problem between my *istDS and some Interfit studio lights. The response was basically that it was Interfit’s problem, not Pentax’s. They say they don’t provide technical support when using non-Pentax accessories.
A letter of complaint elicited a phone call from them after nearly 5 weeks, reiterating that same point. I then stated that Pentax do not make studio flash, therefore we studio photographers have no option but to use third party flash units. The chap on the phone merely repeated the company line, i.e. it’s the flash manufacturer’s problem, not Pentax’s. I pointed out that Interfit does not make cameras and if they adopted the same attitude as Pentax, where does that leave the customer ? But the chap was not for turning.. it is not Pentax’s problem.
I left him in no doubt that my next purchase would most definitely not be a Pentax.
End of rant and a sad end to a long association..
It's not sad; Pentax doesn't need irrational, self-indulgent, and impossible-to-please customers.My love affair with Pentax is over. After more than 20 years of commitment to the brand I now realise that they really don’t care too much about you.
Some weeks ago I queried a compatibility problem between my *istDS and some Interfit studio lights. The response was basically that it was Interfit’s problem, not Pentax’s. They say they don’t provide technical support when using non-Pentax accessories.
A letter of complaint elicited a phone call from them after nearly 5 weeks, reiterating that same point. I then stated that Pentax do not make studio flash, therefore we studio photographers have no option but to use third party flash units. The chap on the phone merely repeated the company line, i.e. it’s the flash manufacturer’s problem, not Pentax’s. I pointed out that Interfit does not make cameras and if they adopted the same attitude as Pentax, where does that leave the customer ? But the chap was not for turning.. it is not Pentax’s problem.
I left him in no doubt that my next purchase would most definitely not be a Pentax.
End of rant and a sad end to a long association..
How on earth are Pentax to check the compatibility of every other product in the world with their cameras? I for one would prefer them not to try, rather than spend ridiculous amounts of money on a wild goose-chase.
And I would remind you that lights are made for cameras, not the other way around. You take your light, I'll take my camera, and let's see who can produce the most pictures. It's up to the lighting people to check compatibility, not the camera manufacturers.
I haven't heard anything so silly or self-pitying for a long time.
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on Pentax and I part company at 13/06/2007 - 20:06
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Thanks for comments, I did have a look at eBay but couldn't find anything less than £260 with kit lens plus £40 postage from Hong Kong - these are all from 'shop' sellers, suspect it's a bit early for used examples from private sellers. where did you see one for £200? I always miss the bargains!
Ultimately, I preferred buying from a shop as dealing with defects is a little less risky - although I do appreciate there are very good eBay sellers, I have had fingers burnt in the past.
The SR is the only thing I would have liked to have tried, as it would be very handy indeed for wildlife. I do value camera controls very highly though, and the 2-wheel operation of the Z1-p (which I understand the *istD uses to all intents and purposes) is superb. Some you win on, some you lose on. Perhaps I'll find a used K100D in the future and give it a whirl!
One rather telling point is that the people who don't own a *ist D tend to under-estimate it. Owners know it and love it, despite its lack of speed. It's a much more grown-up camera than the K100D.petekd wrote:
Mattie
I have seen K100D going on ebay for around the £200 mark. The camera you have now will be great I am sure but SR would have been a real bonus as I am sure you will discover.
Hi PeteMattie
I have seen K100D going on ebay for around the £200 mark. The camera you have now will be great I am sure but SR would have been a real bonus as I am sure you will discover.
Thanks for comments, I did have a look at eBay but couldn't find anything less than £260 with kit lens plus £40 postage from Hong Kong - these are all from 'shop' sellers, suspect it's a bit early for used examples from private sellers. where did you see one for £200? I always miss the bargains!
Ultimately, I preferred buying from a shop as dealing with defects is a little less risky - although I do appreciate there are very good eBay sellers, I have had fingers burnt in the past.
The SR is the only thing I would have liked to have tried, as it would be very handy indeed for wildlife. I do value camera controls very highly though, and the 2-wheel operation of the Z1-p (which I understand the *istD uses to all intents and purposes) is superb. Some you win on, some you lose on. Perhaps I'll find a used K100D in the future and give it a whirl!
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on Used/refurb *istD vs K100D/K10D? at 14/06/2007 - 11:49
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I know someone who has just bought his second ist D, rather than go for the K10D. He just prefers the D, and is delighted now to have tow of them.
There's a lot to be said for having two of the same body, rather than two different ones. I did have two Ds, but one had to go to help finance the K10D.I know someone who has just bought his second ist D, rather than go for the K10D. He just prefers the D, and is delighted now to have tow of them.
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on Used/refurb *istD vs K100D/K10D? at 13/06/2007 - 19:59
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Oh! how I miss plain TTL from my D, I know its an old protocol but if you plan to use any older TTL (AF140c included) flashes it beats the new bodies hand down.
That's another advantage I forgot!Oh! how I miss plain TTL from my D, I know its an old protocol but if you plan to use any older TTL (AF140c included) flashes it beats the new bodies hand down.
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on Used/refurb *istD vs K100D/K10D? at 13/06/2007 - 18:43
However for simple resizing jobs I tend to use Irfanview, which is free.
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