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Comment by loskeran posted on My first images with the 100mm Macro at 06/02/2009 - 10:55
Well "She who must be Obeyed" must come first, it's no good saying I want to do this.
That is something i have learned over the years,not if you want a peaceful life.
That is something i have learned over the years,not if you want a peaceful life.
Comment by loskeran posted on My first images with the 100mm Macro at 06/02/2009 - 10:49
iceblinker wrote:
The 2 year warrantee in this case effectively costs £40 - which is not bad, though you're unlikely to need it if the camera is OK to begin with.
As for quality, I would expect a lower chance of trouble with a refurbished camera than a new one because it's had a double check. Don't forget that brand new cameras from pro dealers can be lemons too. I've just had that disappointment and inconvenience with a K20D.
(Expecting my replacement K20D today, but probably ParcelFarce won't deliver today because of a few mm of snow).
Hi Pete, Pentax are not perfect!The 2 year warrantee in this case effectively costs £40 - which is not bad, though you're unlikely to need it if the camera is OK to begin with.
As for quality, I would expect a lower chance of trouble with a refurbished camera than a new one because it's had a double check. Don't forget that brand new cameras from pro dealers can be lemons too. I've just had that disappointment and inconvenience with a K20D.
(Expecting my replacement K20D today, but probably ParcelFarce won't deliver today because of a few mm of snow).
I bought a Refurb 50-135*SDM, and guess what, it was a duffer, just like a babys rattle bits floating around in it, if that can happen it can sure happen with a camera.
Ok it went back, but if I am buying some thing with my hard come by cash, I would rather have a "new" one.
Ps Had delivery from Parcel Farce yesterday, 6+ inches of snow!
Comment by loskeran posted on PENTAX K-m Digital SLR & SMC 18-55mm DA L Lens at 06/02/2009 - 10:36
hefty1 wrote:
Never been to Chiswick Camera Centre but if they don't have Pentax equipment for you to try (and many shops don't) then there's a branch of SRS Microsystems in Rayners Lane that certainly will.
And they are the best (SRS) I can vouch for that.Never been to Chiswick Camera Centre but if they don't have Pentax equipment for you to try (and many shops don't) then there's a branch of SRS Microsystems in Rayners Lane that certainly will.
Comment by loskeran posted on Help needed for new Macro set-up at 06/02/2009 - 10:06
HI Amin.
I am sure no one will "tell you off" Many on this forum will always try to help, we all had to start somewhere and the first steps are the hardest but when you get some thing right you get a satisfied feeling.
The best way to learn is to see other "doing it".
I also find that getting one thing right at a time helps rather than having a go at many things at once, that is confusing. Try and get one of the books at your local library on cameras (functions), you can look first and not waste money
I am sure no one will "tell you off" Many on this forum will always try to help, we all had to start somewhere and the first steps are the hardest but when you get some thing right you get a satisfied feeling.
The best way to learn is to see other "doing it".
I also find that getting one thing right at a time helps rather than having a go at many things at once, that is confusing. Try and get one of the books at your local library on cameras (functions), you can look first and not waste money
Comment by loskeran posted on My first images with the 100mm Macro at 06/02/2009 - 09:54
bforbes wrote:
was some one looking for one of these?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PENTAX-K-m-Digital-SLR-SMC-18-55mm-DA-L-Lens-PentaxUK_W0QQ...
But please note only 6 months Warrantee on it, if they were top quality the Pro dealers would have them.was some one looking for one of these?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PENTAX-K-m-Digital-SLR-SMC-18-55mm-DA-L-Lens-PentaxUK_W0QQ...
With a new camera judge prices-quality&value before buying and on the K-m £50 "cash back" UK, + pro dealer 2 years Warrantee.
Comment by loskeran posted on PENTAX K-m Digital SLR & SMC 18-55mm DA L Lens at 06/02/2009 - 09:39
They dont have brains, even in the add dept at Jessops
Comment by loskeran posted on Jessops adverts at 06/02/2009 - 09:30
hi Amin, The guide should help, the K20 hand book is not bad compared to other camera make books but still requires more.
There is a DVD guide out now for the K20, I have not seen it, so cant comment.
It is a pity you dont live nearer, I have a faily "open house" with guys from my local camera club come to visit and we pickup ideas from each other.
Not all camera clubs are the same though, all they want to do is do competitions, not for me if I like an image I have done, that for me is fine.If others like it even better but the one to please is you, so keep at it.
There is a DVD guide out now for the K20, I have not seen it, so cant comment.
It is a pity you dont live nearer, I have a faily "open house" with guys from my local camera club come to visit and we pickup ideas from each other.
Not all camera clubs are the same though, all they want to do is do competitions, not for me if I like an image I have done, that for me is fine.If others like it even better but the one to please is you, so keep at it.
Comment by loskeran posted on My first images with the 100mm Macro at 06/02/2009 - 08:54
aminstar wrote:
[quote:3496ace15f="hefty1"]
That's the joy of having a tripod though! With a still life (like these flowers) you can set the camera up on the tripod, stick it in Av mode, stop the lens down to (say) f11 and the ISO to 100 (for best results) and it doesn't matter if the shutter speed is incredibly long -
Hefty
My Av mode doesn't allow me to change the shutter values. Am I missing something here? Is there some kind of setting I need to do or change in the C menu to do this? I might be missing something here. Help again
Amin
Hi Amin, I think you should read the hand book again that came with the camera, also another one to read is the "magic lantern guide" for the Pentax K20d.[quote:3496ace15f="hefty1"]
That's the joy of having a tripod though! With a still life (like these flowers) you can set the camera up on the tripod, stick it in Av mode, stop the lens down to (say) f11 and the ISO to 100 (for best results) and it doesn't matter if the shutter speed is incredibly long -
Hefty
My Av mode doesn't allow me to change the shutter values. Am I missing something here? Is there some kind of setting I need to do or change in the C menu to do this? I might be missing something here. Help again
Amin
These will help, I may be an old goat but I still refer to the "book" No body knows every thing,I don't that's for sure but i try my best.
Photography is not an easy thing to do well many just stick that very expensive camera on auto and snap away, you can do that with a "compact" and far cheaper.
Work at it, dont give up, you will have hair like mine white and learn new words.
Comment by loskeran posted on My first images with the 100mm Macro at 06/02/2009 - 08:30
They had 2 at £199.99 earlier today for about 10mins
Yes, they were K20s Body only, but note only 6 months Warrantee
Yes, they were K20s Body only, but note only 6 months Warrantee
Comment by loskeran posted on K20D refurbs at 05/02/2009 - 21:19
I just hope my wife does not read this