Back in the ME/MX days flash sync was only 1/100th sec so at least we've nearly doubled it!
I wish I knew the proper use for the variety of flash sync settings I see when I press the flash button. The camera manual gives a hint for their use but doesn't say a lot.

John K

Yes, the signs are promising.

John K

At least we have the Sigma if Tamron can't be bothered. Tamron would have to go some way to make it superior and there have been some good bargains on the K mount Sigma compared to other mounts, so does it really matter?

John K

Retested the 100mm macro on the K-3 last night, that lens that was back focussing on the K-5, using the same cornflake packet with the word search centered on the middle O! This time the focusing was bang on; no need for any adjustment this time. Sorry if that isn't a very scientific test but it works for me.




Hope that might reassure others who weren't happy with the K-5's focussing issues.

John K

What's different this time is that SRS registered it with Ricoh. I then received a email with the information.

Actually that's a much better system because if there is a camera issue to resolve, Ricoh will know who has them and be able to recall the cameras - or so I'd like to think!

John K

That is a lot but surely the street price will end up lower.

I wouldn't mind one but it would have to drop to half that, be it new or second hand.

John K

Plenty of mention of the new K mount 20-40 but the 3.8-5.9mm for the Q looks to have been overlooked.

John K

Quells are quite good for sea-sickness!

John K

That's the K-3 version with a standard K5 type AA filter I presume.

John K

Following the arrival of my K-3 in the morning came a discount coupon in the afternoon to be used at the Pro dealer that supplied the camera offering

£ 7 off all PENTAX lenses and accessories between £ 70 to £ 149
£ 15 off all PENTAX lenses and accessories between £ 150 to £ 349
£ 35 off all PENTAX lenses and accessories above £ 350

Could be useful, thanks, but can it be used just once or several times before its expiry date? It doesn't make that clear.

Perhaps Chris from SRS could confirm?

(PS Thanks for the quick service and good trade in deal.)

Seems Ricoh are getting a handle on the marketing now.

John K