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Unfortunately not Carl - there's a limit of one image only for a competition. Sorry!

Comment by johnriley posted on Competition help at 30/12/2010 - 15:34

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Plans for 2011 involve upgrading the Pentax K20Ds and replacing with K-5s, but that will probably wait for the end of the tax year.

We also plan on visiting some of the areas that we haven't explored yet - so Kent and Norfolk will be first on the list.

I also plan to make submissions to more online galleries. I've been slow as I've been very busy in 2010, but I put the first 10 submissions into PPG yesterday and today. We'll see how many make the grade!

Comment by johnriley posted on OK, I'll ask. at 30/12/2010 - 11:48

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Hopefully first of many!

Comment by johnriley posted on Discussion Weekly Competition #181 - Industrial at 30/12/2010 - 11:04

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Top tens are a bit misleading in that they are debateable. Suffice it to say that my favourite Pentax SLRs, in no particular order, have been:

K20D, *istDS, MZ5/3, ME Super, MX, Spotmatic

This may expand to include the K-r and/or K-5, but I'll need to buy one first!

Comment by johnriley posted on The top ten! at 30/12/2010 - 09:55

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Quote:
'take it back to the dealer you bought it from'
Certainly in the UK that would be correct advice. All the K-5s were so new that they were well within the time scale for a refund or replacement. You only refer to Pentax as a second line of redress if the dealer fails to deliver.

Comment by johnriley posted on K5 Sensor Issues... at 30/12/2010 - 09:52

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My Avatar is actually me, but half hidden in shadows.....much the best way to be viewed.

Comment by johnriley posted on Show us your face.. at 30/12/2010 - 00:25

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Damn, I did a long reply and the PC crashed when I pressed add comment GRR !!
Very annoying when that happens. With long replies I have started copying the text to the clipboard before pressing Add Comment. Then if it has timed out I can just paste the message again.

Comment by johnriley posted on Vivian Maier at 29/12/2010 - 16:34

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The problem has been addressed withing a couple of weeks, and over Christmas as well. The only delay is the logistics of getting cameras to where they need to be. So I think "complete PR disaster" is a bit strong really.

I presume the French importer will be back to work at the beginning of January?

Comment by johnriley posted on K5 Sensor Issues... at 29/12/2010 - 16:32

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Is the DA-L a MKII version of the lens?
Yes.

Comment by johnriley posted on Pentax 18-55mm SMC DA f3.5-5.6 AL II - worth the upgrade? at 29/12/2010 - 13:00

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It depends which new version you mean. DA II, DA WR or DA-L?

It also depends on what camera body you are using - if the answer to this is K20D or later though then the upgrade will be optically worth it. On the other hand, you might be able to buy a DA-L lens for £30 and still have your original to sell on yourself.

Comment by johnriley posted on Pentax 18-55mm SMC DA f3.5-5.6 AL II - worth the upgrade? at 29/12/2010 - 12:55

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