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Comment by JAK posted on Lens shake? at 23/04/2014 - 17:33
I'm not sure what Adobe Bridge is so I can't help you with that, but wonder if you can see the K-3 DNG thumbnails in Windows Explorer? I do not have any problem with those whereas K-3 PEF thumbnails do not render for me.
Comment by JAK posted on K-3 DNG Thumbnails in Adobe Bridge at 09/04/2014 - 22:51
AndrewA wrote:
K5 and Da 16-45mm f4
Exif actually indicates PENTAX-DA 17-70mm F4 AL [IF] SDM.K5 and Da 16-45mm f4
Is Photomax Pro Photomatix?
Comment by JAK posted on North Yorkshire - Photomax Pro Experiments at 05/04/2014 - 21:01
PeterKR wrote:
I have come to this posting quite late but to answer the ORIGINAL question I prefer to use 8GB cards most of the time even though I always save BOTH RAW and JPEG files, and have found this size plenty big enough.
My thinking is that the smaller the card the fewer images you will lose if a) you lose the card, or b) the card should get corrupted.
I do also have some 16GB cards and these are useful if I want to do some 'burst mode' shooting (e.g. birds in flight etc).
How do you decide when you need the 16Gb card in for the burst mode? Surely by the time you've swapped the card over you've missed the shot? Why not just go with the 16 or even a 32 and leave the 8's for when you run out of space on the larger card?I have come to this posting quite late but to answer the ORIGINAL question I prefer to use 8GB cards most of the time even though I always save BOTH RAW and JPEG files, and have found this size plenty big enough.
My thinking is that the smaller the card the fewer images you will lose if a) you lose the card, or b) the card should get corrupted.
I do also have some 16GB cards and these are useful if I want to do some 'burst mode' shooting (e.g. birds in flight etc).
Comment by JAK posted on What size for raw please? at 02/04/2014 - 12:46
ronniemac wrote:
I know there is are rules regarding posting of information on cameras not manufactured by Pentax, but Olympus are setting new standards with this baby and I'm sure the moderators would agree it is important that we are aware of the fool frame competition Pentax are facing. Of particular note is the ISO performance.
Apologies for not posting this earlier.
OMG, it was April 1st!I know there is are rules regarding posting of information on cameras not manufactured by Pentax, but Olympus are setting new standards with this baby and I'm sure the moderators would agree it is important that we are aware of the fool frame competition Pentax are facing. Of particular note is the ISO performance.
Apologies for not posting this earlier.
Comment by JAK posted on Another pointless thread at 02/04/2014 - 00:25
There's plenty of reviews of it on the web. Here's four I found in a quick Google search (there are others too):
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tamron/18200.htm
http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Tamron18200mm/
http://www.dpreview.com/products/tamron/lenses/tamron_18-200_3p5-6p3_di_ii
http://www.pentaxforums.com/userreviews/tamron-18-200mm-f3-5-6-3-af-xr-di-ii-ld-...
At that price it maybe worth a punt for a walk about lens, but don't expect DA* image quality!
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tamron/18200.htm
http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Tamron18200mm/
http://www.dpreview.com/products/tamron/lenses/tamron_18-200_3p5-6p3_di_ii
http://www.pentaxforums.com/userreviews/tamron-18-200mm-f3-5-6-3-af-xr-di-ii-ld-...
At that price it maybe worth a punt for a walk about lens, but don't expect DA* image quality!
Comment by JAK posted on Tamron 18-200 zoom - is it super? at 02/04/2014 - 00:21
Better the devil you know than the devil you don't.
Surely you're best using the camera/lenses you're familiar with as all Pentax DSLR's are more than up to that job. Enjoy the day.
Surely you're best using the camera/lenses you're familiar with as all Pentax DSLR's are more than up to that job. Enjoy the day.
Comment by JAK posted on RAF BBMF - Once in a lifeltime opportunity - help! at 30/03/2014 - 22:27
northernmonkey wrote:
So you know, I am not a retailer...I work in the Pharma industry.
I just think we should support the retailers that support the UK economy in the right way.
They do offer a 30 day exchange, if the goods are returned exactly how you recieve them, even the battery cannot be charged!!!
Unused Means
No sign of use (dust lines/scratches) on the item.
The battery must not be charged.
The seal of instruction manual or CD seal must not be opened.
Seal of filters should not be broken
All packs and wraps should be the same as received by the customer.
The above is taken from the website.
There are many very good dealers that are working hard and these guys are surely not playing the right game...
I don't believe they are doing anything wrong. They'll be bound by the distance selling regulations. If you aren't sure what they are I took the following off the Which Web siteSo you know, I am not a retailer...I work in the Pharma industry.
I just think we should support the retailers that support the UK economy in the right way.
They do offer a 30 day exchange, if the goods are returned exactly how you recieve them, even the battery cannot be charged!!!
Unused Means
No sign of use (dust lines/scratches) on the item.
The battery must not be charged.
The seal of instruction manual or CD seal must not be opened.
Seal of filters should not be broken
All packs and wraps should be the same as received by the customer.
The above is taken from the website.
There are many very good dealers that are working hard and these guys are surely not playing the right game...
[quote="Which? Consumer Rights Magazine"]Goodwill returns policy
The good news is that most retailers choose to provide a 'goodwill' returns policy offering an exchange, refund or credit note for most returns.
And if your item was bought online, over the phone, or by mail order you have additional rights to return it under the Distance Selling Regulations.
Check returns policy before you buy
You can only return non-faulty goods for an exchange or refund if the retailer has a returns policy.
It's worth noting that shops aren't required by law to have a returns policy, but if they do have one they must stick to it.
Under the Sale of Goods Act you have a statutory right to return something and get your money back if it's faulty.
But you're only entitled to a refund if you return it within three to four weeks, otherwise you can get a repair or replacement.
Returns policies are usually displayed on receipts, on signs in-store and online.You can also ring the shop's customer services line to find out its returns policy.
Most retailers impose time limits for returning non-faulty products, such as 28 days, but many extend around Christmas for example, so you might have more time than you think.
If you paid by credit card, you also have extra protection under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act.[/quote]
Comment by JAK posted on Microglobe at 24/03/2014 - 20:16
Is the suggestion that there be a return to resale price maintenance like there was before 1964 at which time it was considered all resale price agreements were against the public interest unless proven otherwise.
I'm pretty sure some companies would relish such a move, but consumers wouldn't.
I have purchased a lens for my Q from Microglobe and they provided excellent service and good value.
I'm pretty sure some companies would relish such a move, but consumers wouldn't.
I have purchased a lens for my Q from Microglobe and they provided excellent service and good value.
Comment by JAK posted on Microglobe at 24/03/2014 - 12:19
If you regularly use a hot show flash or the GPS unit you'd probably just put that cover somewhere safe. While it's nice to have it, it isn't at all essential. Certainly nothing has broken. If you ask I'm sure someone with a dead camera might be able to post you one (sorry cannot help myself.)
Comment by JAK posted on Hot shoe missing bits prob, advise needed please? at 16/03/2014 - 23:29
Was the image from a processed RAW file or jpeg straight from the camera?
I've always kept a filter on my 55-300 and never experienced any issue. No intention of removing it unless to put on a different filter!