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Comment by JAK posted on something wide and fast? at 20/03/2012 - 00:21
Reported to be 5.6V at http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html but probably worth double checking yourself with an AVO (voltage) meter to be certain. Just turn it on and check the voltage across the contacts.
If it is 5.6V then it would be fine to use. I have a Cobra D400 which was acquired recently in a bundle of camera bits and that works fine.
John
If it is 5.6V then it would be fine to use. I have a Cobra D400 which was acquired recently in a bundle of camera bits and that works fine.
John
Comment by JAK posted on Cobra D650 flash on K5 at 18/03/2012 - 20:11
If it's really f1.4-5.6 I'll be first in the queue!
John
John
Comment by JAK posted on Pentax SMC DA 50-200 ED Lens at 17/03/2012 - 22:01
johnriley wrote:
I think this goes to show we should not really post links to auctions, it skews the prices for those who take the trouble to find them for themselves.
I doubt that the sellers mind!I think this goes to show we should not really post links to auctions, it skews the prices for those who take the trouble to find them for themselves.
John
Comment by JAK posted on F2.8 300mm on eBay at 16/03/2012 - 22:03
Comment by JAK posted on Smart Photo Editor at 16/03/2012 - 21:55
cmick30 wrote:
Well, yes, but... I have 7 days during which I can ask for replacement from the seller,
That's just the law for internet purchases and is known as the Distance Selling Regulations. It's not a warranty, just an opportunity for you to return something if you've changed your mind. That's seven days from the date you receive it.Well, yes, but... I have 7 days during which I can ask for replacement from the seller,
I doubt whether you'll find any obvious defects on a brand new K-5 just by looking at it, you'll only find out once you've tried it! If you do have an issue then its covered by the warranty so get out and use it.
Enjoy your new camera!
I have several film Pentax SLRs (each around 40 years old) and four Pentax DSLRs (including a K-5) plus the Samsung clone and not had an issue with any of them.
[quote="cmick30"]I bought K-5 believing it is the best camera for the money within the 550-900 £ limits[/quote]I agree.
John
Comment by JAK posted on How to check K-5 for usual defects? at 15/03/2012 - 00:17
Those look to be the terms of the main web site. The Gallery Terms are here: link
It does say, "Copyright of the Images will remain the property of the photographer."
It does say, "Copyright of the Images will remain the property of the photographer."
Quote:
Gallery Terms & Conditions
Gallery Terms Privacy Policy
PENTAX has the option, at its sole discretion to decide whether to crop, edit or otherwise alter the images accepted into the Gallery as well as remove any images from its website.
Photographs containing nudity, obscenity, profanity, pornography, violence, and anything that is lewd or offensive in nature, or otherwise inappropriate images will be excluded from the website. PENTAX reserves the right at its sole discretion to decline and disqualify any images that are considered inappropriate. However if this condition is ignored, in extreme cases, PENTAX will notify authorities to settle this matter legally. The submitted images must be the photographer's original work. The photographer also certifies that the images submitted have never been copyrighted or, if copyrighted that the photographer is the copyright owner.
It is the sole responsibility of the submitting photographer to obtain a written release from any recognizable person in a submitted photo. The submission of public domain images is prohibited. Copyright of the Images will remain the property of the photographer. A credit will be provided under all images. PENTAX does not take any responsibility for pictures displayed in the Gallery that viewers may find offensive. If an artist takes another person's picture and submits it under his/her own name, he/she will be disqualified and may be required to pay for compensations.
PENTAX reserves the right to use all approved pictures as it wishes for display in all areas of this website and subsequent Photo Gallery applications (i.e. screensaver). All artists share his/her personal information through the Artist Biography page at his/her own risk. All applicants must make sure to provide correct and valid personal information. If any applicants appear to provide false information, he/she will be removed from the Gallery. Upon the violation of our Terms & Conditions, depending on the severity of the matter, PENTAX will issue a warning or immediate dismissal from the Gallery. Second warning will result in a permanent dismissal from the Gallery, and possible legal action.
Picture titles and descriptions may not contain any profane or inappropriate language. Any personal information that is submitted by the artists will be for internal use only and will not be shared with the public or any other parties.
PENTAX reserves the right to make any and all changes to the pentaxphotogallery.com and to change, modify, add or remove terms of these Terms & Conditions at its sole discretion without notice to the user. Changes to the Terms & Conditions shall be effective immediately, and subsequent use by you of the PENTAX Gallery shall constitute your acceptance of these changes. PENTAX reserves the right to deny access to pentaxphotogallery.com to anyone at any time.
JohnGallery Terms & Conditions
Gallery Terms Privacy Policy
PENTAX has the option, at its sole discretion to decide whether to crop, edit or otherwise alter the images accepted into the Gallery as well as remove any images from its website.
Photographs containing nudity, obscenity, profanity, pornography, violence, and anything that is lewd or offensive in nature, or otherwise inappropriate images will be excluded from the website. PENTAX reserves the right at its sole discretion to decline and disqualify any images that are considered inappropriate. However if this condition is ignored, in extreme cases, PENTAX will notify authorities to settle this matter legally. The submitted images must be the photographer's original work. The photographer also certifies that the images submitted have never been copyrighted or, if copyrighted that the photographer is the copyright owner.
It is the sole responsibility of the submitting photographer to obtain a written release from any recognizable person in a submitted photo. The submission of public domain images is prohibited. Copyright of the Images will remain the property of the photographer. A credit will be provided under all images. PENTAX does not take any responsibility for pictures displayed in the Gallery that viewers may find offensive. If an artist takes another person's picture and submits it under his/her own name, he/she will be disqualified and may be required to pay for compensations.
PENTAX reserves the right to use all approved pictures as it wishes for display in all areas of this website and subsequent Photo Gallery applications (i.e. screensaver). All artists share his/her personal information through the Artist Biography page at his/her own risk. All applicants must make sure to provide correct and valid personal information. If any applicants appear to provide false information, he/she will be removed from the Gallery. Upon the violation of our Terms & Conditions, depending on the severity of the matter, PENTAX will issue a warning or immediate dismissal from the Gallery. Second warning will result in a permanent dismissal from the Gallery, and possible legal action.
Picture titles and descriptions may not contain any profane or inappropriate language. Any personal information that is submitted by the artists will be for internal use only and will not be shared with the public or any other parties.
PENTAX reserves the right to make any and all changes to the pentaxphotogallery.com and to change, modify, add or remove terms of these Terms & Conditions at its sole discretion without notice to the user. Changes to the Terms & Conditions shall be effective immediately, and subsequent use by you of the PENTAX Gallery shall constitute your acceptance of these changes. PENTAX reserves the right to deny access to pentaxphotogallery.com to anyone at any time.
Comment by JAK posted on Whose copyright? at 14/03/2012 - 23:58
I thought I had one of those once but it was a mark on the monitor! Just dismiss that possibility first.
John
John
Comment by JAK posted on Cleaning sensor Kx at 13/03/2012 - 21:00
Early morning misty conditions with a distant subject sounds like a lack of contrast; the life blood of the autofocus system! If you've got the focus right manually, just disable the autofocus in these conditions.
John
John
Comment by JAK posted on Firmware update side effects? at 13/03/2012 - 20:55
bforbes wrote:
You can fit an external viewfinder to the Q.
One can, but it is a dedicated optical finder that matches the field of view of just the 8.5mm prime lens and costs over £200 at present.You can fit an external viewfinder to the Q.
I wanted something similar before Christmas to upgrade an ageing Casio. I went for this one: link
It's OK in that it is light and does have a (tiny) viewfinder but image quality doesn't come close to any Pentax DSLR. Rethinking now just to take the K-m with the 35mm f2.4 (and maybe the 21mm and 70mm) which makes it about the lightest and cheapest Pentax DSLR option for my cycle trips. Should the camera fail at least it isn't my K-5 !
See this Which magazine page: link
John
Comment by JAK posted on compact with a decent viewfinder at 13/03/2012 - 12:38
It is rectilinear rather than the FE of the Samyang and gives the widest field of view of any current DSLR lenses so I believe. It's equivalent to a 12-24mm lens on a full frame 35mm camera and for what is is it's not that pricey either.
John K