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Comment by jules posted on W.E.X. Secondhand at 17/10/2014 - 15:02
ilovesaabs wrote:
I am a big fan of the 60-250, used it a lot in the US last week, just can't wait to filter through the photos. Sharp as tack at 250 mm, image only let down by user imcompetence.
Well I'm a total nincompoop, does that mean mine will work? I am a big fan of the 60-250, used it a lot in the US last week, just can't wait to filter through the photos. Sharp as tack at 250 mm, image only let down by user imcompetence.
Comment by jules posted on Ephotozine review of the 60-250mm at 17/10/2014 - 11:58
erikro wrote:
Hi.
Last week I send my new 60-250mm back to Pentax!
It was sharp enough, but I had to set the camera finefocus on +10 and then there also was a little problem with the zoom, hard to turn at 135mm, like a thight point. It was fine in the ends.
So, now I am waiting to get i back again and at the same time I ordred a new Pentax 1.4x converter.
Looking forward to test it when it arrives.
Cheers Erik
You may find it is still tight around 135mm, when you get it back. lots, mine included are like that but at least it it will never zoom creep! Hi.
Last week I send my new 60-250mm back to Pentax!
It was sharp enough, but I had to set the camera finefocus on +10 and then there also was a little problem with the zoom, hard to turn at 135mm, like a thight point. It was fine in the ends.
So, now I am waiting to get i back again and at the same time I ordred a new Pentax 1.4x converter.
Looking forward to test it when it arrives.
Cheers Erik
The one I had before never loosened over time, would be interested to know if they can adjust that a bit?
Comment by jules posted on Ephotozine review of the 60-250mm at 17/10/2014 - 10:49
Alll questions I want to know the answers too as well Alan!
Will have to wait for Christmas for me to find out however...
Will have to wait for Christmas for me to find out however...
Comment by jules posted on Flucard. Users thoughts? at 16/10/2014 - 15:36
Congrats Kris, I'm sure it will eventually prove to be the right choice
I must admit I do spend an annoying amount of time looking at K5IIs's on eBay!
I really don't need two bodies but having both still has great appeal, K3 is the better camera, no doubt in my mind about that though
Any problems give me P.M. Nothing I like discussing more than the intricacies of the K3 meter!
I'm still working on the focusing but the weather has turned nasty up here, ever since I got the K3 actually and there seems to be a distinct lack of that glowing ball in the sky at the moment, it having been replaced by localised flooding instead!
I must admit I do spend an annoying amount of time looking at K5IIs's on eBay!
I really don't need two bodies but having both still has great appeal, K3 is the better camera, no doubt in my mind about that though
Any problems give me P.M. Nothing I like discussing more than the intricacies of the K3 meter!
I'm still working on the focusing but the weather has turned nasty up here, ever since I got the K3 actually and there seems to be a distinct lack of that glowing ball in the sky at the moment, it having been replaced by localised flooding instead!
Comment by jules posted on Revisiting a dilemma at 12/10/2014 - 07:33
davidstorm wrote:
I have a K-5IIs and a K-3. I marginally prefer the K-3, it is an all round nicer camera to use and of course the extra resolution is welcome, but you need high quality lenses to make the most of this. Certainly on my K-3 the focussing is better than that on the K-5IIs, marginally faster and a little more accurate, which I've noticed particularly when taking photos of birds and insects. I also prefer the way the K-3 renders landscape images, it has a warmth that the K-5IIs lacks.
However both are superb cameras. I would add that the K-3's dynamic range has never been restrictive for me and I can successfully bring out shadow details in most shots. The K-3 is also less prone to blowing highlights than the K-5IIs is. Yes, the K-5 has marginally more dynamic range but the difference at low ISO's is not very great, and it is at low ISO's that mine is mostly used. I suspect that is the most important aspect in the decision - do you intend using it a lot at higher ISO's?
Regards
David
Agree with all of this, I have yet to have a problem with blown highlights and bo problems pulling out shadow detail the K3's meter does an excellent balancing act of exposing to preserve both, the 77 Segment meter on the K5 is not always as accurate but the extra dynamic range in the shadows can pull an image out of the fire (Or the Bin!). I am spending much less time in front of my Eizo now, and more time actually shooting, since getting my K3...I have a K-5IIs and a K-3. I marginally prefer the K-3, it is an all round nicer camera to use and of course the extra resolution is welcome, but you need high quality lenses to make the most of this. Certainly on my K-3 the focussing is better than that on the K-5IIs, marginally faster and a little more accurate, which I've noticed particularly when taking photos of birds and insects. I also prefer the way the K-3 renders landscape images, it has a warmth that the K-5IIs lacks.
However both are superb cameras. I would add that the K-3's dynamic range has never been restrictive for me and I can successfully bring out shadow details in most shots. The K-3 is also less prone to blowing highlights than the K-5IIs is. Yes, the K-5 has marginally more dynamic range but the difference at low ISO's is not very great, and it is at low ISO's that mine is mostly used. I suspect that is the most important aspect in the decision - do you intend using it a lot at higher ISO's?
Regards
David
Fletcher8 wrote:
Kris, if you intend shooting a lot of images above ISO 1600 the K5lls will work very well. However, focus speed and accuracy is far better with the K3 and I would say ISO wise, below ISO 1000 there is very little difference between the K5lls and the K3. Overall, in my opinion and using both cameras, the K3 is the better camera.
I don't have a K5II to compare to now but the finer grain structure of the K3, is better for printing I find, it never seems to show up in print, only on screen at 100%, if you print a lot it may be important to you Kris?Kris, if you intend shooting a lot of images above ISO 1600 the K5lls will work very well. However, focus speed and accuracy is far better with the K3 and I would say ISO wise, below ISO 1000 there is very little difference between the K5lls and the K3. Overall, in my opinion and using both cameras, the K3 is the better camera.
I have found the K3 meter to be so good that I would recommend that camera even if it was the only difference between to two, I sometimes struggled with the K5/IIs, the K3 meter is a joy! K5's is not bad though and you'll know what yuor getting there I guess? (Nothing could ever be as bad as the D610!)
Comment by jules posted on Revisiting a dilemma at 11/10/2014 - 05:23
Might be a bit snug David, I'll check out the spec and get back to you, many thanks...
Comment by jules posted on Pentax S90-140 Soft Lens Case at 10/10/2014 - 14:42
JohnX wrote:
If in stock, £29.99 at SRS
Yeah I know but I was hoping to do a swapsie for the one I do have, well you never know?If in stock, £29.99 at SRS
Comment by jules posted on Need a case for a Pentax 60-250 f4... at 10/10/2014 - 14:40
I think it's the S100-200?
I have a S90-160 case,
(Compatible with FA* 300mm F4.5; FA 28-200mm F3.5-5.6, DA* 50-135mm)
that I'd like to swap if anyone has the above and needs the latter?
Long shot but worth a try...
I have a S90-160 case,
(Compatible with FA* 300mm F4.5; FA 28-200mm F3.5-5.6, DA* 50-135mm)
that I'd like to swap if anyone has the above and needs the latter?
Long shot but worth a try...
Comment by jules posted on Need a case for a Pentax 60-250 f4... at 10/10/2014 - 11:32
Mike-P wrote:
Does the 17-70mm come with a case Jules?
My 2 didn't.
Just caught this one, I have no idea if it's supposed to have one or not Mike? Would still like to get hold of oneDoes the 17-70mm come with a case Jules?
My 2 didn't.
bforbes wrote:
Mine didn't even come with focusing.
Ahh the 17-70, what a fickle lens it is! Mine didn't even come with focusing.
Comment by jules posted on Pentax S90-140 Soft Lens Case at 10/10/2014 - 11:26
http://www.wexphotographic.com/list/?key=preloved-pentax-clearance&cm_mmc=exactt...