Got a K5-II, which I believe is DBG-4...
cheers.

Some really great prices, just noticed the 16-85 is also on offer.

Chris any chance of a package price for say the 100 macro, the 55-300, and maybe a DBG4 grip shipped to Germany??

Hi all,

I am in the fortunate position to be taking 2 months to travel through Russia, Mongolia and China (by train). I recently purchased a 50-135 (and love it), but am wondering if it will be too big and heavy.

For a walk-around lens I am looking at the Sigma 17-70.

For other trips I have taken a 50-200 with me, and I have to say on many occasions it leaves a lot to be desired.

What else do I have? Kit lens, A50 1.7, 40 Pancake, M135.

I do have a proper photo rucksack but I doubt I will use it on day trips as I like to travel light with a sling, and then plan ahead on what lens to take to in addition to the one on the camera... that goes in the girlfriends hand bag! - hence she likes the 40 pancake

Anyone been away for this long and have some advice.

Thanks.

This is an interesting read over at DP review regarding battery capacities:
http://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/2924664

I still cannot understand why only Pentax originals offer the best longevity, performance etc... I mean it is just a couple of AA's (or AA -like) cells in there right? And Pentax don't make batteries...

I guess my point is this: you can look at any of the reviews of replacement batteries, regardless of whether they are a known brand like Energizer, or some no-name Chinese, and you will always see the comment "failed after 2 years". e.g.

Here are the Hähnel available at amazon.de:
http://www.amazon.de/dp/B002OHCXV6?m=A3JWKAKR8XB7XF&tag=idealoversand-21&ascsubt...

These are well regarded, but even then there are a lot of negative reviews (enough to put you off??)

Pentax are always rock solid, I have never heard anything negative about their batteries... apart from the price that is

Missed that thread, thanks.

Hi all, something everyone's surely got an opinion on?!?
I know this subject has been done before, but I have yet to find any recommendations on actual alternative brands, i.e. links or something.

With the K5-II a Pentax original looks to be in the region of £50. I just can't bring myself to spend so much, not unless it comes in a bundle with a grip or something. £30 I could go for.

My experiences:
Previously I had a K10D with both Pentax original and a "generic Chinese" battery. My experiences were that I would get approx. half the shots on the generic, So not great, but not terrible either. It also only cost a tenner or so.
Girlfriends Sony compact, we bought a cheap Chinese special, now that was a waste of money, I think you can get about 10 shots off before it needs recharging.

Interested to hear peoples thoughts.

Ok thanks guys. Just wanted to make sure it wasn't faulty or I was damaging the mechanism.

Hi everyone. I just picked one of these up 2nd hand and have a question about how the focus ring works (there was no manual in the box unfortunately)...

So there is the normal "range", I don't know, something to infinity. Once I reach either end of that scale, I am then able to turn the focus ring further. Is this something to do with Quickshift mechanism? How does one use Quickshift properly?

Lovely lens BTW. Will be taking this on the Trans-sib with me for a couple of months adventure around Asia.

Thanks!

I almost always shoot in RAW. How are peoples experiences of tablets for handling these?. I like the idea of an ipad if I can get one cheap enough, but will it handle DNG files?

Also, this device looks like it could be a bit of a winner:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kingston-Companion-Storage-Battery-Charger/dp/B00KU2E9IW...=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1435764264&sr=8-1&keywords=kingston+wireless+g2

Good suggestions, keep em coming

I have had my eye on a Sony Z3 tablet, they really are lovely aren't they. I'm just wondering how you would go about backing up SD cards. You'd need to copy everything to internal storage first right?

Flucards look great, but I don't think it will work with my K5-II unforfunately