JAK

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At least you spotted the problem while you have time to sort it out. Imagine finding the battery dead when you'd just got to the anniversary. Embarrassing to say the least!
I'll keep an eye on my GPS too.

Comment by JAK posted on K3ii Battery Drains Flat at 07/10/2016 - 21:26

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Several possibilities I can think of:
Could the camera have been inadvertently left switched on?
Might the battery have gone bad?
Was the battery a cheap fake knock-off? (Notwithstanding, many third party batteries do not perform any worse than originals.)
If it was a brand new battery it might need several charges to reach full capacity.
Either way, it's not normal even though there is a slight drain to power the clock and retain settings so I'd monitor it and see if it happens again and if it is only that one battery. A completely dead battery would eventually lead to having to set the camera up again when the power's restored.

Comment by JAK posted on K3ii Battery Drains Flat at 07/10/2016 - 20:03

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It's actually the inbody shake reduction that's overdoing it a bit!

Comment by JAK posted on Pentax Stereo Adapter experiment at 05/10/2016 - 23:25

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gfurm wrote:

Only SRS deals are allowed in this forum?
Errrr? No! Amazon sometimes have some unmissable deals and they get mentioned. eg The DA35mm, the DA55-300 at almost give away prices compared to SRS at the time.
Just be aware that a deal isn't a deal if it is cheaper somewhere else. But not withstanding that, some dealers offer better service when things go wrong and some value that more. Generally though the Consumer Rights Act should help if something does go wrong from whichever dealer it was purchased from.

Edit: It seems the site actually prefers Amazon has it has automatically linked my reference to their UK site without me asking it to do that. Make of that what you will as it doesn't do that with SRS.

Comment by JAK posted on 20% discount on lenses at 05/10/2016 - 21:27

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I'd have thought it would be in Adobe's interest to automatically update the raw converter for their loyal customers using old versions whenever they update the DNG converter program. The core program would be unaffected. Perhaps Adobe don't like loyal customers for some reason like insurance, energy and phone companies.

Comment by JAK posted on Next Photoshop Elements.....when...?? at 05/10/2016 - 15:15

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Parcel received safe and sound. Many thanks.

Comment by JAK posted on FS: My Pentax A lens collection (14 lenses & converters) at 05/10/2016 - 13:39

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Probably the reason why some people pay more for used ones on eBay than they could get brand new with a full warranty.

I've noticed Microglobe are quoting some unbeatable prices such as the Pentax 35mm F2 AF Lens for £233, elsewhere they are double that. Don't bother if you want one of these bargains though, they're out of stock! I suppose anyone can offer bargain prices if they haven't got the items to sell!

Comment by JAK posted on 20% discount on lenses at 05/10/2016 - 13:23

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vic cross wrote:
I have a 64Gb in slot 1 and a 32Gb in slot 2. Then I shoot raw on 1 and jpg on 2.
CHEERS Vic.
That's what I do too, so if one card goes bad, you've got the backup of the other.

Comment by JAK posted on sd Card at 05/10/2016 - 13:01

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Thank you.

Comment by JAK posted on Fuscia (with 50mm plastic fantastic on K-1) at 05/10/2016 - 09:27

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The new 'features' soiund more gimmicks than features. Can it do full 16 bit editing yet or do images still have to be converted to 8 bit first and is it really worth an update from version 11?

Comment by JAK posted on Next Photoshop Elements.....when...?? at 04/10/2016 - 23:53

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