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Thanks to Marat I have now ordered a grip.
Thanks to everyone who replied to my post.
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Thanks to everyone who replied to my post.
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Comment by malfis posted on WTB - D-BG5 Battery Grip (K3) at 03/09/2015 - 22:58
Thanks for the info. but I can buy new from Microglobe at £124.99.
Comment by malfis posted on WTB - D-BG5 Battery Grip (K3) at 03/09/2015 - 22:24
Does anyone have a sensibly priced one to sell?
Comment by malfis posted on WTB - D-BG5 Battery Grip (K3) at 03/09/2015 - 19:23
JohnX wrote:
I have a Flucard in a K5II, and an HTC One M8 running Android 5.0.1.
Remote capture works for me. Other than your camera being a K3, what else is different?
Hi John,I have a Flucard in a K5II, and an HTC One M8 running Android 5.0.1.
Remote capture works for me. Other than your camera being a K3, what else is different?
You must be a witch doctor.
Since seeing your post I have been able to connect. I gave up earlier in the evening because, after I had made many unsuccessful attempts, a Ricoh employee told me during an online chat that I would not have any success with later versions of Android.
I really don't know what to say - but thank you,
ATB, Malcolm
Comment by malfis posted on Flucard non-compatibility at 01/09/2015 - 23:34
McGregNi wrote:
That's disappointing. I'm afraid that poor compatibility and inconsistency is the name of the game with all the different mobile OS systems. I've got a Windows phone, any chance it might work with that ?
I think the consensus generally is that people hope the flu-card solution will be dropped ASAP and replaced with internal WIFI .... Surely the electronics required now are tiny ...... ?
Agreed, it would seem only a matter of time before Pentax must surely go with internal wi-fi.That's disappointing. I'm afraid that poor compatibility and inconsistency is the name of the game with all the different mobile OS systems. I've got a Windows phone, any chance it might work with that ?
I think the consensus generally is that people hope the flu-card solution will be dropped ASAP and replaced with internal WIFI .... Surely the electronics required now are tiny ...... ?
The cost cannot be prohibitive as it is now quite common in comparatively inexpensive cameras.
It also seems to be ridiculous that the Flucard will work with some versions of The Android operating system, but not the latest versions - Pentax getting left behind again?
Comment by malfis posted on Flucard non-compatibility at 01/09/2015 - 21:59
I'm just a little disappointed today.
I need to use the remote function of my K3 tomorrow evening, and I have a new mobile phone - HTC One.
My recently discarded iPhone 5s, current iPad and iMac all pick up the Pentax Flucard network, but guess what - the latest version of the Android operating system is not compatible.
Not happy - will have to lug around an iPad rather than a mobile phone!
I need to use the remote function of my K3 tomorrow evening, and I have a new mobile phone - HTC One.
My recently discarded iPhone 5s, current iPad and iMac all pick up the Pentax Flucard network, but guess what - the latest version of the Android operating system is not compatible.
Not happy - will have to lug around an iPad rather than a mobile phone!
Comment by malfis posted on Flucard non-compatibility at 01/09/2015 - 20:11
johnriley wrote:
I understood the motors had been upgraded, but all this happened so long ago.....the problem was only with early lenses and hasn't been a problem for several years. Unfortunately, things take a long time to be forgotten on the web.
I understood the motors had been upgraded, but all this happened so long ago.....the problem was only with early lenses and hasn't been a problem for several years. Unfortunately, things take a long time to be forgotten on the web.
car973 wrote:
Hmmm.... I wonder if the problem is restricted to older SDM lenses. I had mine repaired in 2013 at a cost of £180 and without much subsequent use it has died again. Johnson's offered to fix it for a reduced cost of £120 but it seems that might be the price others have paid anyway so no big favour there.
The reality is there have been far too many accounts of SDM failure but Pentax doesn't seem to care. Good job they don't make cars. From my own searches I can see many people are still looking for solutions.
I don't use mine for video so hacking the firmware to convert it to use the camera's noisier screw drive was a far cheaper and, I suspect, more reliable option. It wasn't easy following the different guides available but I am grateful to those who took the trouble to publish how you do it.
Is it worth repairing the DA* 16-50? Maybe if you want to sell it but why would you? It's a great lens and the screw drive focuses just as fast in my view.
My situation may be of interest.Hmmm.... I wonder if the problem is restricted to older SDM lenses. I had mine repaired in 2013 at a cost of £180 and without much subsequent use it has died again. Johnson's offered to fix it for a reduced cost of £120 but it seems that might be the price others have paid anyway so no big favour there.
The reality is there have been far too many accounts of SDM failure but Pentax doesn't seem to care. Good job they don't make cars. From my own searches I can see many people are still looking for solutions.
I don't use mine for video so hacking the firmware to convert it to use the camera's noisier screw drive was a far cheaper and, I suspect, more reliable option. It wasn't easy following the different guides available but I am grateful to those who took the trouble to publish how you do it.
Is it worth repairing the DA* 16-50? Maybe if you want to sell it but why would you? It's a great lens and the screw drive focuses just as fast in my view.
In the last two weeks I have bought a used DA* 16-50. It was supplied new earlier this year by a Pentax official retailer, and had the SDM replaced in July.
I was able to do a deal from a private individual who was unable to sell it on eBay at a price of £340 - I thought it was worth taking a chance. I have both the original sale and Johnsons repair invoices.
It appears to be working perfectly - so fingers crossed !!
Comment by malfis posted on To repair or not to repair? DA* 16-50. at 31/08/2015 - 09:16
Some cracking deals.
I bought a 1.4 convertor from SRS a few days ago, wish I'd waited !!
I bought a 1.4 convertor from SRS a few days ago, wish I'd waited !!
Comment by malfis posted on SRS Bank Holiday Lens and Camera Offers at 26/08/2015 - 15:51
You have a PM.
Comment by malfis posted on For Sale: HD PENTAX DA 15mm F4 Limited at 26/08/2015 - 12:12
DA* 16-50 f2.8 £549
DA* 50-135 f2.8 £699
DA* 60-250 f4 £849
DA* 300 f4 £699
I thought originally they were due to finish on Bank Holiday Monday.
Hope it helps someone.