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There are filter removing devices that grip the filter equally all the way round. Part of the problem is that if we use our hands we distort the filter shape which makes it harder to remove.

Also, try a rubber mat, placing the filter face down onto it. It grips, enabling better leverage when removing the other part, and also avoids the distorting effect.

Otherwise, don't fit filters tightly.

Comment by johnriley posted on Tuesday Teaser at 20/12/2016 - 11:51

johnriley
That's following in the footsteps of Ansell Adams, but taking the concept a bit further and certainly making it more comfortable. Fantastic!

Comment by johnriley posted on £3k to spend on photography, so we bought a minibus! at 19/12/2016 - 18:44

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One of the great things about photography is that we can record oddities that come our way. There's an Asahi beer as well, which is a bit more Pentax-orientated.

Comment by johnriley posted on and now for somthing different at 19/12/2016 - 15:15

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I would check the lens and lens mount contacts are all clean and free of dirt or grease. Use a soft dry cloth.

The only circumstance I can think of where turning the dial makes no difference is if a lens is fitted with no electronic contacts, or an A lens or later is fitted and the aperture ring is not set to A.

Comment by johnriley posted on K1 stuck on manual mode at 19/12/2016 - 14:59

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Beautifully atmospheric shots!

Comment by johnriley posted on Another walk in the fog. at 19/12/2016 - 11:03

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turning an NHS minibus into a campervan for photography trips
That sounds like a fantastic idea!

Comment by johnriley posted on highs and lows at 18/12/2016 - 18:34

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One of the many highs was discovering how good Samyang lenses had become, and available in Pentax mount as well. So a few on my wish list, and a 14mm f/2.8 on the way via Santa.

Lows? We don't do lows!

Comment by johnriley posted on highs and lows at 18/12/2016 - 11:57

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https://www.ephotozine.com/article/hd-pentax-d-fa-28-105mm-f-3-5-5-6-ed-dc-wr-le...

https://www.ephotozine.com/article/pentax-hd-pentax-d-fa-24-70mm-f-2-8-ed-sdm-wr...

Both were excellent lenses, but I bought the 28-105mm. There were three reasons for the choice - cost, bulk and the slightly longer reach of the 28-105mm. Although the 24-70mm might be slightly better in some ways, in practice it doesn't make much difference.

Comment by johnriley posted on Honest thoughts on the 28-105? at 16/12/2016 - 23:57

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The only other thing to check is the memory setting in the capture menu, which selects which items are retained after the camera is switched off. However, I had a quick look and saw nothing that affected the problem you are experiencing.

If all else fails, contact JPS for advice as a repair may be needed.

Comment by johnriley posted on Manual focus lens on K5 at 16/12/2016 - 12:06

johnriley
It's item 27 on the custom menu. Select the item, move the setting to Permitted and then click OK. The item should now show it is set to option 2.

That should be it.

Comment by johnriley posted on Manual focus lens on K5 at 16/12/2016 - 11:30

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