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If there's a fault, then return for an exchange or repair seems the only way to go.

Comment by johnriley posted on AF problem on Pentax 18-135 at 30/03/2015 - 00:10

The three FA Limited lenses are very, very classy and they are fine to buy just as they are. Whether or not they get "upgraded" is something else - the only things that might be added are HD coatings, losing the aperture rings and QuickShift on the focusing mechanism. Whether or not that's progress would be debatable.

Comment by johnriley posted on Is it time fo an Amigo at 29/03/2015 - 18:55

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Comment by johnriley posted on Pentax A 50mm f1:1.2 at 27/03/2015 - 12:54

Sigma cameras are outside the remit of Pentax User, but for the record I have reviewed their fixed lens cameras and was not impressed, but there we are.

The 16MP sensor Pentax cameras are actually quite hard to beat in many ways.

Comment by johnriley posted on pixel-shifting at 26/03/2015 - 14:54

I think it's the start of seeing the real effect of the Ricoh stewardship of Pentax. It's the start of seeing Pentax return to the main arena of awareness for the larger public.

So yes, I think start is a fair description. Before that start of course there has been a fair bit going on to build to it for some time!

Comment by johnriley posted on Photography show, Nec, Birmingham at 26/03/2015 - 11:20

It was a major presence, so much better than not being there at all. I think as enthusiasts we would always like more depth of knowledge in these things, but only a very small percentage of the audience as a whole will actually want this. So there has to be a balance, and for now being there with a credible space and display is IMHO a very good start.

Comment by johnriley posted on Photography show, Nec, Birmingham at 26/03/2015 - 10:59

What benefit do you see in added surface area? It makes the camera bigger, but I like compact DSLRs such as Pentax produce. I see adding a grip as spoiling the ergonomics.

Comment by johnriley posted on Initial thought on new K3 at 25/03/2015 - 23:54

Probably the source company for some components (lens perhaps) is the same. In any event, it's a good design.

Comment by johnriley posted on pixel-shifting at 25/03/2015 - 22:46

Buying lenses is a personal thing and depends very much on your own requirements. If you want compact lenses then there are plenty of pentax options, both zoom and prime. How about the 20-40mm? Or the new 16-85mm?

If you want a fisheye then the Pentax 10-17mm is lovely and compact too.

If you want quality and size doesn't matter, then the 16-50mm and 50-135mm are the perfect pairing.

If you want primes then the Limited lenses may be for you.

Comment by johnriley posted on Lens Upgrade Choices at 25/03/2015 - 07:54

All you need to do is shade the viewfinder with a hand, placed close but not touching the camera. We wouldn't want to induce camera shake.

We can all test this for ourselves if we feel we need to.

Comment by johnriley posted on Long exposure warning at 23/03/2015 - 23:34

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