Mike-P

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pgweber wrote:

Never-the-less hoping for a "D500" style AF update.
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On Pentax forums a lot of people are saying it's done just that. I installed it on my k1 and it's made no difference that I can see.

Comment by Mike-P posted on New Firmware for Pentax cameras. at 18/04/2021 - 08:58

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SteveF wrote:
Applies to K1, K1ii, KP, K70 and K3ii. Full details, including link, here: https://www.facebook.com/pentaxeurope/posts/4496601153703227
Not really useful for people that don't have facebook.

Alternatively just click on the link I originally posted.and then click on your camera.

Comment by Mike-P posted on New Firmware for Pentax cameras. at 15/04/2021 - 16:49

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New firmware for the revamped LTD lenses


Optimized focus operation for new lenses HD PENTAX-FA 31 mm F1.8 Limited, HD PENTAX-FA 43 mm F1.9 Limited, HD PENTAX-FA 77 mm F1.8 Limited lenses and smc PENTAX-FA 31mm F1.8AL limited, smc PENTAX-FA 43mm F1.9AL limited and smc PENTAX-FA 77mm F1.8AL limited lenses.

*When this update is done, the contents of version 1.53 and earlier will be also updated.


LINK

Comment by Mike-P posted on New Firmware for Pentax cameras. at 15/04/2021 - 11:43

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Reduction to £615 incl UK postage.

Comment by Mike-P posted on FS: Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR at 14/04/2021 - 16:02

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Lens sold on Ebay, thank for looking.

Comment by Mike-P posted on FS : HD Pentax-D FA* 70-200mm F2.8 ED DC AW at 13/04/2021 - 13:14

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I have always loved Aston Martins, motorway service stations not so much.

Comment by Mike-P posted on Hi from Newport Pagnell UK at 12/04/2021 - 18:34

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I didn't realise how dusty the front element was when I took the pictures so I did a couple more


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Comment by Mike-P posted on FS : HD Pentax-D FA* 70-200mm F2.8 ED DC AW at 12/04/2021 - 16:42

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Chrism8 wrote:
Not a deal breaker for me, I hardly use the flippy screen on the K1, prob once a year just for ground level fungi shots.
It's not for me either but I still think Ricoh have lost a lot more sales by not having it than had they put it on. At the end of the day what everyone wants is for the brand to continue and it's decisions like that which make you wonder sometimes.

Comment by Mike-P posted on Pentax K-3 Mark III now available to pre-order! at 12/04/2021 - 13:00

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Jonathan-Mac wrote:

It may not be as convenient but I think with this simple solution it's a hard sell to say that the lack of a flip-out screen is a deal-breaker for anyone.
Tell that to the multitude of people on Pentaxforums (and a few on here and elsewhere) and I'm petty sure they will disagree with you. Having a mobile phone on a hotshoe adapter is nothing like having a fully articulating rear screen. the same as having GPS on your phone or using an external astrotracer unit is not the same as having it in camera.

Comment by Mike-P posted on Pentax K-3 Mark III now available to pre-order! at 12/04/2021 - 12:28

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Cheers Lenny, to be honest I was sure I had the box as well but I can't seem to find it atm.

Some pics taken with the lens.

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Keyhaven by Mike.Pursey, on Flickr

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Rhinefield New Forest by Mike.Pursey, on Flickr

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Milford On Sea by Mike.Pursey, on Flickr:

Comment by Mike-P posted on FS: Pentax SMCP-FA FA-Zoom 20-35mm f/4 at 10/04/2021 - 14:43

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