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It's a spares/repairs item. Description states '..doesn't power up..'
Comment by JohnX posted on Perhaps an eBay bargain? at 07/12/2009 - 14:20
Shaky wrote:
TIA
Look here http://cid-b496dc1f99acb4c0.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Public courtesy of Mike-PJohnX wrote:
I didn'd need a CD in the end; downloaded the original software courtesy of a post elsewhere in this forum and simply updated it.
I have just installed Windows 7 on my PC and could really use a link for that download if you have it handy.I didn'd need a CD in the end; downloaded the original software courtesy of a post elsewhere in this forum and simply updated it.
TIA
(posted in thread 'New Pentax K-7 Processing Software 4' -Posted 09/07/2009)
Comment by JohnX posted on Pentax updates at 30/11/2009 - 22:57
Anvh wrote:
Funny enough though the Camera don't seem to suffer from Linear filters, maybe something of the early days of AF?
Are you saying you've tried linear polarisers without any problem on your K10D?Funny enough though the Camera don't seem to suffer from Linear filters, maybe something of the early days of AF?
Comment by JohnX posted on Landscape Filters at 30/11/2009 - 19:26
From luminous-landscapes site:
Circular Vs. Linear Polarizers
There are two types of polarizing filters available — linear or circular. Linear polarizers are more effective and less expensive than circular ones. But circular polarizers are needed with just about any camera that has a through-the-lens metering system, or autofocus.
The reason for this is that both of these systems use semi-silvered mirrors to siphon off some of the light coming though the lens. If that light is linearly polarized it renders either the metering or the autofocus ineffective. This means that you're going to have to buy circular polarizers unless you're shooting with a pre-1970's camera, or a view camera.
Circular Vs. Linear Polarizers
There are two types of polarizing filters available — linear or circular. Linear polarizers are more effective and less expensive than circular ones. But circular polarizers are needed with just about any camera that has a through-the-lens metering system, or autofocus.
The reason for this is that both of these systems use semi-silvered mirrors to siphon off some of the light coming though the lens. If that light is linearly polarized it renders either the metering or the autofocus ineffective. This means that you're going to have to buy circular polarizers unless you're shooting with a pre-1970's camera, or a view camera.
Comment by JohnX posted on Landscape Filters at 30/11/2009 - 18:45
bforbes wrote:
Yes according to the website 5 years on all lenses. The bit that worried me at first was the fact that the two barcode series are not in the same league. But I have calmed down after seeing some results from the lens.
Still, would have been nice to get the cashback as wellYes according to the website 5 years on all lenses. The bit that worried me at first was the fact that the two barcode series are not in the same league. But I have calmed down after seeing some results from the lens.
Comment by JohnX posted on Cashback Barcodes at 30/11/2009 - 16:32
It's a trade off isn't it Barrie? Up side is I think Purely Gadgets offers a 5 year warranty on lenses?
Comment by JohnX posted on Cashback Barcodes at 30/11/2009 - 16:14
I spoke to Customer Services at Purely Gadgets before NOT buying a camera from them. Although they didn't come straight out and say they're 'grey importers' they did say they source from many different suppliers and offer their own guarantee instead of the manufacturers one.
Caveat emptor
Caveat emptor
Comment by JohnX posted on Cashback Barcodes at 30/11/2009 - 15:30
Road_Dancer wrote:
Not sure it's a standard Micro-B, looks proprietory to me
You're right. Apologies!Not sure it's a standard Micro-B, looks proprietory to me
If, however, the eBay link is to be believed, there must be a 'standard' for this plug if it's used by other camera manufacturers?
Comment by JohnX posted on Techy question, USB cable at 29/11/2009 - 20:38
It looks like it's a standard Micro USB 5-pin.
Comment by JohnX posted on Techy question, USB cable at 29/11/2009 - 17:00
Richard, Peter, Yves -thanks!
Have installed the updated PDU4, and it certainly seems to be a lot better as a 'basic' tool than the software that came with my K20D.
I didn'd need a CD in the end; downloaded the original software courtesy of a post elsewhere in this forum and simply updated it.
Have installed the updated PDU4, and it certainly seems to be a lot better as a 'basic' tool than the software that came with my K20D.
I didn'd need a CD in the end; downloaded the original software courtesy of a post elsewhere in this forum and simply updated it.
Comment by JohnX posted on Pentax updates at 29/11/2009 - 16:25
