Jonathan-Mac

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davidwozhere wrote:
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It's a real looker (IMHO) and it takes superb pictures too !
That's a nice steampunk-looking combo.

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on What's your latest acquisition? at 31/01/2022 - 10:58

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barkin wrote:
It's a D-LI90 I believe, like previous K-3's, so a charger for one of those would do the job.
I bought a USB charger from Amazon for my K-3 batteries - 20 quid-ish including 2 x DTSE branded batteries, which seem to work just as well as the OEM battery.
I bought something similar and while the batteries never held as much charge as an original and didn't last more than two years holding any charge, the charger works fine and I still use it.

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on K3iii Battery Charging at 28/01/2022 - 13:05

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As already commented, some or all of these prices are very high for what are technically used items, even if they are as good as new, especially from a member with no history on the forum. Some of the prices are higher than for new goods with a full two-year warranty.

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on FS - Variety of Lenses in Excellent Condition at 26/01/2022 - 12:09

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I've never heard of ClickASnap.

I've been using Flickr for quite a few years and find it useful and enjoyable. Though there are some inconsistencies in the interface it all works well and the social aspect of the groups is something I enjoy and learn from, with like-minded people all contributing.

I pay for a Pro subscription these days since I have well over the 1000 photo limit for the free account that was introduced a few years ago. The price goes up a bit every year and I no longer get the offers by holding off until the last moment before paying my year's membership, but it's worth it to have a place I can share and back up photos easily, as well as enjoy others' photos totally ad-free.

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on ClickASnap or Flickr? at 26/01/2022 - 12:05

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So essentially the same as the "European kit" but 300GBP cheaper (though that does come with a DAL 35/2.4).

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on K3 III Free Battery Grip at 21/01/2022 - 13:12

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P30s (and the ir T and N variants) are the best bargain around in manual focus 35mm film SLRs. Solid and reliable with a very good viewfinder.

Very common and without the classic looks of the K100 or ME Super means that prices are generally very low though.

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on Pentax P30 at 21/01/2022 - 12:55

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womble wrote:
Damn. Wrong lens... ugh.
Don't worry, Ben and I will make arrangements to get things sorted

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on Pentacon 30mm, Pentacon 50mm f/1.8, Revuenon 50mm f/1.9. at 20/01/2022 - 07:54

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I just received an SF7 with F 35-70mm (SMC version) and F 50/1.7. It's really just the 50mm I was interested in but had to take the whole package. I already have a 35-70mm as of a few months ago so this one will be sold on. I'm happy to send to the UK if anyone is interested but the risk of being slapped with import fees or taxes is there.

The 50mm is nice and solid, markedly better built than the later FA version. It's not as ugly on my K-3 as I had expected it to be either.

The SF7 looks fine but I'll need to find a battery for it before I can be sure. I'll probably run a roll through it so see how I like it and and least sell it on as film tested.

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on What's your latest acquisition? at 19/01/2022 - 12:35

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Camera prices have been on the increase for quite some time but it's hard to get a good working medium format camera with standard lens for less than €1000 over here now. Glad I got my 124Gs and Pentax 645 years ago when prices were still reasonable.

You may well not be able to replace the Bronica with what you get selling a faulty one. I would have recommended at least getting an estimate before putting it on ebay.

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on Why so expensive! at 19/01/2022 - 12:29

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michaelblue wrote:
richandfleur wrote:
Having picked up the PLM, it's very clear that is the future of AF.
I do wonder if the old mechanical linkage has been the source of AF delays/bouncing to land on the accurate result. If you are fully after the fastest possible AF then we'll need to wait until Pentax releases other lenses with that technology.
Pentax did say that the new PLM motors can not work (at least not yet) with the longer heavier lenses.
But the new 16-50mm I believe solves that by including several PLM motors to do the work rather than relying on just one.

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on Amazing AF at 14/01/2022 - 08:58

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