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Tempting.
Comment by Mannesty posted on Comming to Brazil at 23/10/2009 - 19:44
Comment by Mannesty posted on For Sale, Pentax FA 100mm 2.8 Macro at 23/10/2009 - 19:37
Comment by Mannesty posted on I need a bigger Tripod! at 23/10/2009 - 19:33
I suggest you get it in for repair/replacement ASAP then. I think one of the most common faults of all makes of compact camera having that type of lens is due to the zoom mechanics.
It's not likely that anyone here can offer a quick fix. Even if they could, it'll probably happen again when it's out of warranty and the same fix might not work twice.
It's not likely that anyone here can offer a quick fix. Even if they could, it'll probably happen again when it's out of warranty and the same fix might not work twice.
Comment by Mannesty posted on Pentax Optio E60 at 23/10/2009 - 17:12
Pentax Remote Assistant software V1.0 is designed for use with the *istD body. Use of this software with any other body is probably not supported, even though it may work.
The later version 3.5x may or may not work with your camera.
The later version 3.5x may or may not work with your camera.
Comment by Mannesty posted on Remote Assistance Software at 23/10/2009 - 16:45
Clarky wrote:
Pete, I just found this
Hmmm. Perhaps Matt and/or George will chime in soon. They both have/had this lens. I'm sure there is some reason why it is not so good on digital. It obviously isn't the lack of the aforementioned coating then, is it. I stand corrected. Thanks for the enlightenment.Pete, I just found this
Quote:
Manufacturer: Pentax
This versatile 3.75-times zoom lens covers the most frequently used focal lengths (from 24mm wide angle to 90mm medium telephoto) and offers a minimum focusing distance of 1.65 at any focal length for a maximum magnification of 0.18 times at 90mm. Thanks to the incorporation of two aspherical lens (AL) elements and extra-low-dispersion glass lens elements, it offers a high-contrast, high-resolution image reproduction over its entire zoom range. It also features the acclaimed internal-focus (IF) mechanism and ghostless lens coating to offer a bright, true-to-life image throughout the image field even at the edges when the picture is taken with a wide-angle setting at a close distance and against backlight.
Manufacturer: Pentax
This versatile 3.75-times zoom lens covers the most frequently used focal lengths (from 24mm wide angle to 90mm medium telephoto) and offers a minimum focusing distance of 1.65 at any focal length for a maximum magnification of 0.18 times at 90mm. Thanks to the incorporation of two aspherical lens (AL) elements and extra-low-dispersion glass lens elements, it offers a high-contrast, high-resolution image reproduction over its entire zoom range. It also features the acclaimed internal-focus (IF) mechanism and ghostless lens coating to offer a bright, true-to-life image throughout the image field even at the edges when the picture is taken with a wide-angle setting at a close distance and against backlight.
Comment by Mannesty posted on Good pick up?? at 23/10/2009 - 15:51
RayB wrote:
I did try a set of rechargeable batteries but they only lasted marginally longer than a standard AA.
Then you haven't tried Eneloops. Rechargeable battery technology has improved in recent years to the point where it's almost not worth buying Alkaline's at all. Sanyo Eneloops, and other similarly designed battery, are streets ahead of NiCd or NiMh battery technology of a few years ago.I did try a set of rechargeable batteries but they only lasted marginally longer than a standard AA.
That said, I have a few gadgets that don't like to run at the lower voltage (1.2v) of rechargeables and will only really work reliably with the 1.5v delivered by alkalines.
[quote="RayB"]Batteries are the one thing that has stopped me "upgrading".[/quote]With third party batteries coming in at under a tenner for the later cameras, that's no longer a reason to put off upgrading.
Comment by Mannesty posted on Memory Cards at 23/10/2009 - 15:38
gregmoll wrote:
To try and understand why this transaction was a bargain I checked out the Lens Reviews on PF and see that the average price of the lens is $428.00 which to my mind is high. The reviews are not very complimentary about the lens and it only has a 7.3 average rating.
So what justifies the price?
Greg
The SMCP-FA 24-90mm is legendary, a superb optic. Problem is, whilst it performs superbly on a film camera, it can produce somewhat disappointing results on a digital body as it lacks any anti-ghosting coating.To try and understand why this transaction was a bargain I checked out the Lens Reviews on PF and see that the average price of the lens is $428.00 which to my mind is high. The reviews are not very complimentary about the lens and it only has a 7.3 average rating.
So what justifies the price?
Greg
Comment by Mannesty posted on Good pick up?? at 23/10/2009 - 14:55
RayB wrote:
As an aside, how do people get the images from the Camera to the PC?
I stopped using the cable some time ago because of the power-drain - at around £12 to replace the batteries in my DLII it was getting to be an expensive method. I purchased a multi-card reader and installed it in the PC and now use that.
I've never used the USB cable, always a card reader.As an aside, how do people get the images from the Camera to the PC?
I stopped using the cable some time ago because of the power-drain - at around £12 to replace the batteries in my DLII it was getting to be an expensive method. I purchased a multi-card reader and installed it in the PC and now use that.
If you are still buying alkaline batteries, you should think about investing in a set of Sanyo Eneloop (or similar) rechargeables. Cheap as chips nowadays and far superior power/life to alkalines. Once charged, they hold 80% of their charge for a year.
Check here. But if you are thinking of upgrading to a K10/20D or K-7 any time soon, don't waste your money on these. All those cameras have a proprietary battery.
Comment by Mannesty posted on Memory Cards at 23/10/2009 - 14:51
I keep Kingston 8Gb SDHC cards in camera and grip. I have 2 x 4Gb SDHC and 2 X 2Gb SD Sandisk Extreme III's in a separate container in my belt pouch which also holds my light meter, cleaning kit, spare batteries, cable release etc.
I got fed up of moving umpteen bits of kit between bags depending on which bag I was using. I now carry all the associated bits 'n bobs in a separate small Tamrac camera bag and attach it to my belt.
I have never lost an image due to card corruption or a camera fault. I've had corrupted images due to the Micromate reader that came with some of my cards. Removing and reinserting the card in the reader and downloading again has always fixed it.
I switched to Kingston from Sandisk because their cards have the same spec, but Kingston is much cheaper.
I got fed up of moving umpteen bits of kit between bags depending on which bag I was using. I now carry all the associated bits 'n bobs in a separate small Tamrac camera bag and attach it to my belt.
I have never lost an image due to card corruption or a camera fault. I've had corrupted images due to the Micromate reader that came with some of my cards. Removing and reinserting the card in the reader and downloading again has always fixed it.
I switched to Kingston from Sandisk because their cards have the same spec, but Kingston is much cheaper.
Comment by Mannesty posted on Memory Cards at 23/10/2009 - 14:45
