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Comment by RichardDay posted on Tamron 70-200 f2.8 Di and Tamron 1.4x AF TC at 07/05/2009 - 10:00
Anvh wrote:
You do have a TC with the SDM/powerzoom connections right?
The latest Kenko 1.5x DG TC's don't have the power connections wired through, you need to have the version with the suffix/prefix Pz (Power zoom).brownargus wrote:
I have the Kenko 1.5 and was disappointed that it doesn't appear to work at all on my DA* 300 mm/K10D. You have to manual focus since the lens seems to think that it is still in SDM mode. Also, with the combination attached to the camera, when you press the menu button it flashes off immediately and you cannot get into the menus. Remove just the lens leaving the convertor atached, and the Menu button functions as normal! Strange.
Very strange indeed, SDM should simply work though the Tamron and the Kenko are the same in design.I have the Kenko 1.5 and was disappointed that it doesn't appear to work at all on my DA* 300 mm/K10D. You have to manual focus since the lens seems to think that it is still in SDM mode. Also, with the combination attached to the camera, when you press the menu button it flashes off immediately and you cannot get into the menus. Remove just the lens leaving the convertor atached, and the Menu button functions as normal! Strange.
You do have a TC with the SDM/powerzoom connections right?
I had the Tamron 1.4x Pz-AF TC and that worked fine with no hunting on my new DA*60-250, but the previous generation SDM DA* lenses used to hunt and then give up.
I agreed to sell it before I tried it out on my 60-250, so asked the boys at SRS to try their stock of Kenko converters, sadly no go.
Comment by RichardDay posted on tele converter at 06/05/2009 - 21:35
The lens is now up on ebay, item # 140318453160 if you're interested.
I also have a few other items up for sale, tripods, heads, RA finder, etc., and more going up over the next couple of days.
I'm having a Spring Clean!
I also have a few other items up for sale, tripods, heads, RA finder, etc., and more going up over the next couple of days.
I'm having a Spring Clean!
Comment by RichardDay posted on Tamron 70-200 f2.8 Di and Tamron 1.4x AF TC at 05/05/2009 - 09:24
Camera is now on ebay, item # 140318453265 if you're interested.
I also have a few other items up for sale, tripods, heads, RA finder, etc., and more going up over the next couple of days.
I'm having a Spring Clean!
I also have a few other items up for sale, tripods, heads, RA finder, etc., and more going up over the next couple of days.
I'm having a Spring Clean!
Comment by RichardDay posted on K10D body for sale at 05/05/2009 - 09:22
johnriley wrote:
Having got the problem fixed, it seems a bit drastic to change marques. Presumably the Pentax was bought in the first place because it seemed the best option and all the lenses followed on. Soon the body will perhaps be upgraded anyway.
What if the Olympus is no better, the lenses are certainly more expensive, and the body might be faulty. What happens then?
I believe Oly is pretty good and reliable service wise, but as you say, the decent lenses are very expensive (and big), also not much choice especially if you're a prime shooter. The smaller sensor is another issue, maybe not so important if you don't shoot at high ISO's.Having got the problem fixed, it seems a bit drastic to change marques. Presumably the Pentax was bought in the first place because it seemed the best option and all the lenses followed on. Soon the body will perhaps be upgraded anyway.
What if the Olympus is no better, the lenses are certainly more expensive, and the body might be faulty. What happens then?
System cost is a very big issue that is often ignored and quite frankly it's very hard (i.e. impossible) to match the Pentax system cost/quality ratio, unless you decide to buy third party lenses, which kind of defeats the issue.
But, he may well move back when the K7 is available as I know it will completely trounce the E3, much more so than the K20D.
Some folk are more easily upset by either incompetence or delays than others, but that's their personal choice.
As a side note, I've been reliably informed that Pentax service is now outsourced, from I believe May 1st, and the service department is no longer in existence. I suspect that this could be influencing matters with staff losses etc.
Whether this is a good thing or not is open to opinion.
Comment by RichardDay posted on K20D vertical banding at 02/05/2009 - 10:01
mecrox wrote:
I've found that Rawtherapee and/or Gimp is far superior to the Silkypix stuff that came with my k-m. Both are free to use. I haven't tried Elements 7. In my experience, Photoshop is a class above anything else but of course it is horrifically expensive. If you use .dng files, then Picasa can do basic editing as well as being a nifty album manager. Not a patch on any of the others as an editor, but if the shot is fairly OK in the first place and you are shooting for fun (i.e., you are not a pro) then I'd guess it's probably fine. I imagine most of these can be installed on a suck it and see basis. If it's not for you, just wipe it off.
The stuff that comes with Pentax is NOT Silkypix, it is Pentax Photo Laboratory that uses the development engine from the earlier Silkypix v2.0.I've found that Rawtherapee and/or Gimp is far superior to the Silkypix stuff that came with my k-m. Both are free to use. I haven't tried Elements 7. In my experience, Photoshop is a class above anything else but of course it is horrifically expensive. If you use .dng files, then Picasa can do basic editing as well as being a nifty album manager. Not a patch on any of the others as an editor, but if the shot is fairly OK in the first place and you are shooting for fun (i.e., you are not a pro) then I'd guess it's probably fine. I imagine most of these can be installed on a suck it and see basis. If it's not for you, just wipe it off.
Silkypix Developer Studio is a completely different beast altogether. link
Comment by RichardDay posted on Silkypix or Elements 7 at 01/05/2009 - 13:31
Selling my trusty K10D body as I just don't use it any more. I kept it as a backup to my K20D, but quite frankly, all I need as a backup is a P&S!
Serviced, cleaned and calibrated by Pentax UK in November 08 to the latest specs. Approx 12,000 shutter actuations.
It's in mint condition and has all original accessories (most are unused) and box, CD's, manual, strap, battery, charger, leads etc., etc.
I know that I will get £220 to £250 net after fees on Ebay, it's your chance to make reasonable offers, so no attempted rape please!
PM me with any queries.
Cleared funds, i.e. cash, cheque, bank transfer.
Paypal, add £8.70 for fees.
Shipping in the UK - £10 Special Delivery.
Serviced, cleaned and calibrated by Pentax UK in November 08 to the latest specs. Approx 12,000 shutter actuations.
It's in mint condition and has all original accessories (most are unused) and box, CD's, manual, strap, battery, charger, leads etc., etc.
I know that I will get £220 to £250 net after fees on Ebay, it's your chance to make reasonable offers, so no attempted rape please!
PM me with any queries.
Cleared funds, i.e. cash, cheque, bank transfer.
Paypal, add £8.70 for fees.
Shipping in the UK - £10 Special Delivery.
Comment by RichardDay posted on K10D body for sale at 01/05/2009 - 13:09
RR wrote:
I realise that wider apertures would have limited practical use, but I always crave a bright viewfinder. In the unlikely event that you still have it for sale when I'm dissapointed by the new body specs then I'll be in touch
Going on Eekbay in the next 24 hours.RichardDay wrote:
The Tamron is very sharp at f2.8 and razor sharp at f4.0, but the DOF at close range is minuscule! It was a very hard decision for me to make about replacing it with the 60-250, but the DA* won me over (just!).
All the more reason not to have an empty photography fund when it's announced !RR wrote:
I'm very tempted by this Richard, but have vowed to curb my LBA until the "K7D" announcement. I suspect I'll be better served by buying quality lenses, but I am hopeful for a true innovation.
The Tamron looks significantly sharper at wider apertures than the Sigma equivalent.
The new body will be "much" more expensive than the Tamron! As to innovation, yes of course, it's , but I'm not springing for one, probably not until it's replacement is released! (Unless I get offered a free one , or my K20D breaks and there aren't any left :cry.I'm very tempted by this Richard, but have vowed to curb my LBA until the "K7D" announcement. I suspect I'll be better served by buying quality lenses, but I am hopeful for a true innovation.
The Tamron looks significantly sharper at wider apertures than the Sigma equivalent.
The Tamron is very sharp at f2.8 and razor sharp at f4.0, but the DOF at close range is minuscule! It was a very hard decision for me to make about replacing it with the 60-250, but the DA* won me over (just!).
I realise that wider apertures would have limited practical use, but I always crave a bright viewfinder. In the unlikely event that you still have it for sale when I'm dissapointed by the new body specs then I'll be in touch
Comment by RichardDay posted on Tamron 70-200 f2.8 Di and Tamron 1.4x AF TC at 01/05/2009 - 12:37
RR wrote:
I'm very tempted by this Richard, but have vowed to curb my LBA until the "K7D" announcement. I suspect I'll be better served by buying quality lenses, but I am hopeful for a true innovation.
The Tamron looks significantly sharper at wider apertures than the Sigma equivalent.
The new body will be "much" more expensive than the Tamron! As to innovation, yes of course, it's , but I'm not springing for one, probably not until it's replacement is released! (Unless I get offered a free one , or my K20D breaks and there aren't any left :cry.I'm very tempted by this Richard, but have vowed to curb my LBA until the "K7D" announcement. I suspect I'll be better served by buying quality lenses, but I am hopeful for a true innovation.
The Tamron looks significantly sharper at wider apertures than the Sigma equivalent.
The Tamron is very sharp at f2.8 and razor sharp at f4.0, but the DOF at close range is minuscule! It was a very hard decision for me to make about replacing it with the 60-250, but the DA* won me over (just!).
Comment by RichardDay posted on Tamron 70-200 f2.8 Di and Tamron 1.4x AF TC at 01/05/2009 - 11:59
Mike-P wrote:
The A*300 f2.8 makes any body look tiny on the back end! Greytop wrote:
If it's significantly smaller as is rumoured then I wonder how the DA* range will sit with it.... a lens with something at the end perhaps
Dunno but if it is but my Pentax A* 300mm f2.8 is going to look bloody silly If it's significantly smaller as is rumoured then I wonder how the DA* range will sit with it.... a lens with something at the end perhaps
The new body is smaller in most dimensions but is about as tall as the K20D, take a look at the bottom right shot
I suspect that with the new grip it will be very handleable with large lenses.
Comment by RichardDay posted on Here at last! - DA* 60-250 at 01/05/2009 - 11:44
I had a punt but didn't make the reserve.