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JohnX wrote:
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And still the confusion reigns!
Not for me, just annoyance that Ricoh haven't included Flucard based control in their Image Sync app.
That would have meant incorporating the html software in the camera rather than require a separate app. Agreed, it would have been better and may actually have worked correctly which (for me) Image Sync still doesn't - still no liveview feed.

Comment by JAK posted on Pentax Image Sync (iPhone - App) at 01/06/2017 - 11:28

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If you read back through this thread you may detect that Image Sync is an app designed for Pentax's recent cameras with Wi-Fi built in. These cameras are:
K-1
KP
K70
K-S2
Ricoh GRII
Ricoh WG-M23
it won't work with any others at this time (June 2017).

The older Wi-Fi method was the Flucard and Image Sync is not compatible with that. Setting up a Flucard is more comparable to setting up a Theta 360.
The Flucard software is built into the card and should work with any compatible Pentax including the K-3. As to other compatible cameras I can't find a list anywhere! Anyhow, this page describes how to set it:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/pentax-flucard-o-fc1-review/flucard-setup-g...
In summary you need to network your phone to FLUCARD_for_PENTAX.

I'm surprised at how many computer literate people keep getting Image Sync and Flucard for Pentax mixed up. They are completely independent of each other. Or is it Pentax forgot to include an instruction sheet with the Flucard?

Comment by JAK posted on Pentax Image Sync (iPhone - App) at 01/06/2017 - 11:00

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Anything on the back?

Comment by JAK posted on Identifying artwork at 30/05/2017 - 18:22

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royd63uk wrote:
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This is awe-inspiring work. One day you may just have to write a guide on how to use these flash units, as well as getting the maximum effectiveness out of them.
I though he had?
You must have imagined it!

Comment by JAK posted on A Bunch with the D FA 28-105 at 29/05/2017 - 23:12

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Sorry to hear of your K-50 woes. The main Pentax repair people are:
Johnsons Photopia Ltd
See http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.uk/en/repair-process.html
Also Alan Marlow of Shepperton Surrey is a reliable independent repairer.
See http://www.cam-rep.co.uk/
Locally you have Bristol Cameras who are Pentax dealers so they may be able to help or more likely act as agents for Johnsons and take a cut on top!
Others may have more local knowledge of repairers local to Bristol.
I have a spare new K-50 body and have PM'd you with details should you prefer that to getting the existing one repaired.

Comment by JAK posted on K50 Repair - Trustworthy Quote at 29/05/2017 - 23:09

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An enlargement.
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Not sure how the flash would have helped though and seems the other tog hasn't quite got to grips with things!

Comment by JAK posted on Pentax on Dr Who? at 28/05/2017 - 17:05

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Go into the Rec menu option Memory and untick custom image. Then it will remember the setting.

Comment by JAK posted on Shooting Black & White at 28/05/2017 - 14:01

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Pleased you've sorted it. I'm happy to remain on Windows7 !

Comment by JAK posted on Digital Camera Utility 5 at 28/05/2017 - 13:34

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Mac or PC?
CD or downloadable update?
What do you men by loaded? Do you mean put the CD in or actually install it?
What might not have been selected?
Does McGregNi's mini guide help?
https://www.pentaxuser.com/forum/topic/a-mini-guide-to-pentax-digital-camera-uti...
If you're still stuck would you describe your process up to the point 'Not selected' appeared?
May I suggest you download the update and install that; it will ask for the original disk. If you don't have that there is a work around but won't get into that for now!

PS, it you're trying to get it to work on a ZX81, it doesn't have enough ram!

Comment by JAK posted on Digital Camera Utility 5 at 28/05/2017 - 10:54

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stub wrote:
Thanks for all the info and help guys... Its left me totally confused as what I need to do... So much so. Ive cancelled my K1 order. (Many thanks to Doug at SRS) ..
After all that!

Comment by JAK posted on Help with a wide angled lens for my K1 at 27/05/2017 - 11:17

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