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I've just checked - it came with v1.01 installed
Comment by misiek_knm posted on I'm sooooo haaaaapppy!!!! It arrived today! at 03/01/2009 - 00:53
Thanks, Kris. I'll try to get this one then.
Comment by misiek_knm posted on Pentax SMC 1.7 / 1.4 -A / -F / -FA at 02/01/2009 - 17:22
iceblinker wrote:
For a low budget and manual focusing, consider the A 1.7 (and maybe the A 2.0?). For f1.4 or auto-focusing, the FA 1.4 is the obvious choice. The other FA and F 50mm lenses are quite rare.
Thanks, it helps. A 1.7 are not that difficult to find, so I just have to find one in good state with low price tag on it For a low budget and manual focusing, consider the A 1.7 (and maybe the A 2.0?). For f1.4 or auto-focusing, the FA 1.4 is the obvious choice. The other FA and F 50mm lenses are quite rare.
But I also considered that one - if the price won't go up much.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=20...
I just wonder what 'LN' means...
Comment by misiek_knm posted on Pentax SMC 1.7 / 1.4 -A / -F / -FA at 02/01/2009 - 17:11
Battery charged; I just wish there is nice weather. Oh, well it's dark outside now. Hopefully tomorrow I'll have a chance for some outdoor activities
For now I found one 'annoyance' I haven't thought previously of. The build-in flash is not useful in short focal range with DA 16-45mm lens. Between 24-16 the lens casts a large shadow Seems I'll need a flash (or shorter lens) sooner than I thought.
The lens surprises me as well going longer with shorter focal length (ie. it's longest at 16mm and shortest at 45mm). I thought it would be opposite.
For now I found one 'annoyance' I haven't thought previously of. The build-in flash is not useful in short focal range with DA 16-45mm lens. Between 24-16 the lens casts a large shadow Seems I'll need a flash (or shorter lens) sooner than I thought.
The lens surprises me as well going longer with shorter focal length (ie. it's longest at 16mm and shortest at 45mm). I thought it would be opposite.
Comment by misiek_knm posted on I'm sooooo haaaaapppy!!!! It arrived today! at 02/01/2009 - 17:02
I'm extremely happy saying I've joined K20D users It just arrived today with DA 16-45mm lens. It's soooo beautiful I can't wait for the battery's charged!
DA 50-200mm lens is ordered in Jessops a week ago (for about 33 quid incl. shipment), but they said it will be in stock in 28 days, so I have to wait.
As advised I've also got 2x 8GB SDHC cards, ordered spare battery, big harddrive and a bag (Tamrac Velocity 5766, not that big, but should be enough for now, I think about Kata D3N1-30 later).
I have still some money left, but I think I'll buy some not too expensive Pentax 50mm for now and then will save for some decent flash and other lenses (I think about 90 / 100 / 105mm macro and 18-250mm) - but I'll see in the next couple of months what I really need.
So I'm disappearing into the manual, goodbye world for next couple of hours
DA 50-200mm lens is ordered in Jessops a week ago (for about 33 quid incl. shipment), but they said it will be in stock in 28 days, so I have to wait.
As advised I've also got 2x 8GB SDHC cards, ordered spare battery, big harddrive and a bag (Tamrac Velocity 5766, not that big, but should be enough for now, I think about Kata D3N1-30 later).
I have still some money left, but I think I'll buy some not too expensive Pentax 50mm for now and then will save for some decent flash and other lenses (I think about 90 / 100 / 105mm macro and 18-250mm) - but I'll see in the next couple of months what I really need.
So I'm disappearing into the manual, goodbye world for next couple of hours
Comment by misiek_knm posted on I'm sooooo haaaaapppy!!!! It arrived today! at 02/01/2009 - 14:19
Hardgravity wrote:
Or rather carpal tunnel syndrome and pain in the back George Lazarette wrote:
Now we have the internet. Much more information, and from many more sources. I can find out all I need to know without stirring from my comfortable armchair. Then a quick phone call, and next day the kit arrives.
Miss the exercise, though.
G
Yes but the fingers and thumb on the mouse hand are well developed! Now we have the internet. Much more information, and from many more sources. I can find out all I need to know without stirring from my comfortable armchair. Then a quick phone call, and next day the kit arrives.
Miss the exercise, though.
G
Comment by misiek_knm posted on Jessops at it again!! at 01/01/2009 - 23:20
Hello there
I'm looking for an advice on Pentax 50mm lenses. I've spent some time (couple of weeks if not months) reading this forum, starting from the roots of its archives but still...
I know some prefer f1.7 over f1.4 for the sharpness but f1.4 should be a bit faster (but smaller DOF). Is the difference really noticeable? Then -A lens is manual, while -F and -FA are AF lenses.
Manual focusing doesn't scare me off - my first SLR was manual just with TTL light measuring system.
Are there also quality differences between these lenses? Should I assume they all are macro lenses, or it should be stated in their description? And what is the difference between -F and -FA models?
I consider buying one on eBay, but that's a difficult choice And what price ranges would you think fair for them?
I thought about £40 for -A f1.7 lens (and actually seen some sold for £40-£55) but have no idea about the other. I found some auctions, mostly in the US, but cannot decide yet which I really need / want. And some go a bit out of my budget at the moment.
I'm looking for an advice on Pentax 50mm lenses. I've spent some time (couple of weeks if not months) reading this forum, starting from the roots of its archives but still...
I know some prefer f1.7 over f1.4 for the sharpness but f1.4 should be a bit faster (but smaller DOF). Is the difference really noticeable? Then -A lens is manual, while -F and -FA are AF lenses.
Manual focusing doesn't scare me off - my first SLR was manual just with TTL light measuring system.
Are there also quality differences between these lenses? Should I assume they all are macro lenses, or it should be stated in their description? And what is the difference between -F and -FA models?
I consider buying one on eBay, but that's a difficult choice And what price ranges would you think fair for them?
I thought about £40 for -A f1.7 lens (and actually seen some sold for £40-£55) but have no idea about the other. I found some auctions, mostly in the US, but cannot decide yet which I really need / want. And some go a bit out of my budget at the moment.
Comment by misiek_knm posted on Pentax SMC 1.7 / 1.4 -A / -F / -FA at 01/01/2009 - 23:11
Merry Christmas (or just happy holiday if you prefer)
Comment by misiek_knm posted on Merry Christmas... at 24/12/2008 - 22:42
Unlocker wrote:
As for bags, take a look at the new Kata 3 in 1 range. I found that a sling bag full of glass was too heavy for one shoulder, and this bag does give a lot more options. Sling over either shoulder, or a rucksack.
Not only that, the top storage section has a zipped bottom unlike all the other similar bags, which means a lot more options if you ever get some fast long glass etc. etc. Well worth considering.
This looks even better than lowepro slingshot. I watched some videos on youtube with that d-3n1 presentations - they look awesome. Separate compartments on both sides, top, 2 straps, etc. Not sure if I can find them in any reasonable near shops though. I've seen them in some online stores, but they are quite expensive (about £70-90 incl. shipping), so I'd prefer to 'see and touch' it first.As for bags, take a look at the new Kata 3 in 1 range. I found that a sling bag full of glass was too heavy for one shoulder, and this bag does give a lot more options. Sling over either shoulder, or a rucksack.
Not only that, the top storage section has a zipped bottom unlike all the other similar bags, which means a lot more options if you ever get some fast long glass etc. etc. Well worth considering.
Comment by misiek_knm posted on Planning to buy a K20D at 23/12/2008 - 22:36
ikillrocknroll wrote:
Michal, for the battery, again you can find cheaper equivalents on the websites I mentioned before - the official pentax one is around £40 I believe, the same ones (different brand) can be found for around £10.
Does it matter what brand is it or no-brand is as good as? I know with AA rechargeable batteries - there are some promising incredible capacities while being useless.Michal, for the battery, again you can find cheaper equivalents on the websites I mentioned before - the official pentax one is around £40 I believe, the same ones (different brand) can be found for around £10.
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For a bag, I use the lowepro slingshot 200AW, its excellent, but it depends what kinda bag you want. The slingshot is quite expensive, not that comfy, however, very practical.
Hey, this series looks like a something for me! Now I have to find it in some shop so I can see / touch it in real - probably Jessops in Nottingham. Thanks For a bag, I use the lowepro slingshot 200AW, its excellent, but it depends what kinda bag you want. The slingshot is quite expensive, not that comfy, however, very practical.
Comment by misiek_knm posted on Planning to buy a K20D at 22/12/2008 - 22:51
