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Comment by stevejcoe posted on End of summer with a vintage Takumar 1.8/55 at 03/09/2024 - 07:39
I would suggest contacting J Pye. If you explain the situation to them, they may agree to sell you the parts. I have had success in the past with this approach.
Regards - Steve
Regards - Steve
Comment by stevejcoe posted on Gold Contacts Replacement at 30/08/2024 - 08:04
Working MX's have held a price for a while, but recently non guaranteed working ME Supers and even MG variant have increased considerably. I also get a sense that traditional dealers are buying up items on eBay and then reselling through more traditional channels a few weeks later.
Comment by stevejcoe posted on It had to happen I suppose - Variable Pricing on Used equipment !!! at 20/03/2024 - 17:27
Jonathan-Mac wrote:
2. Why would people buy such a camera when it doesn't have a viewfinder or has an electronic viewfinder but still the registration distance (and therefore size) of a DSLR?
3. Simply not possible due to the thickness of the sensor and associated electronics. The nearest is the Nikon ZF but that's mirrorless.
4. Not possible in most cases without corrective optics that would massively downgrade the IQ.
5. Now this one actually seems realistic
I would have thought that it would be possible in firmware. For example, when a lens with dual autofocus (SDM or Screwdrive) is fitted ,a menu option that allows choice of method of AF could be available. It could be as simple as switching off SDM, which would mean a default back to screwdrive. It must be akin to what they did in reverse with the 1.30 firmware on the K10. For a lens with single method of autofocus the menu option could be simple greyed out. JanM wrote:
Being an avid Pentax camera and lens user I thought I would suggest a topic for discussion that might get back to the Pentax marketing department.
Personally I do not see me investing in a new film camera, I already have two older functioning excellent film cameras. Nor would I want an AFC camera whose claim to fame is an improved view finder or one that only takes black and white images. I gave up black and white years ago once I could afford color film and processing. I would wish for with no particular order
1. An AFC sensor camera that incorporated the features of the K1, third multi selector knob, built in GPS, illuminated controls and an articulated viewing screen.
2. A mirrorless K1 with improved updated electronics.
3. A digital K1000, that offers all of the manual controls of the K1000, the same size camera but with a digital sensor and updated electronics.
4. An Adapter that would allow me to attach and use the modern third party lenses to my existing Pentax cameras.
5. A software update for my K3 and K1 that would allow me to use the camera screw driver autofocus system for lenses with SMC motors.
1. Do you mean APS-C?Being an avid Pentax camera and lens user I thought I would suggest a topic for discussion that might get back to the Pentax marketing department.
Personally I do not see me investing in a new film camera, I already have two older functioning excellent film cameras. Nor would I want an AFC camera whose claim to fame is an improved view finder or one that only takes black and white images. I gave up black and white years ago once I could afford color film and processing. I would wish for with no particular order
1. An AFC sensor camera that incorporated the features of the K1, third multi selector knob, built in GPS, illuminated controls and an articulated viewing screen.
2. A mirrorless K1 with improved updated electronics.
3. A digital K1000, that offers all of the manual controls of the K1000, the same size camera but with a digital sensor and updated electronics.
4. An Adapter that would allow me to attach and use the modern third party lenses to my existing Pentax cameras.
5. A software update for my K3 and K1 that would allow me to use the camera screw driver autofocus system for lenses with SMC motors.
2. Why would people buy such a camera when it doesn't have a viewfinder or has an electronic viewfinder but still the registration distance (and therefore size) of a DSLR?
3. Simply not possible due to the thickness of the sensor and associated electronics. The nearest is the Nikon ZF but that's mirrorless.
4. Not possible in most cases without corrective optics that would massively downgrade the IQ.
5. Now this one actually seems realistic
Further once they figure it out, I would have thought, that it would be possible to update firmware for older models K10, K5 ect. It may also have the addon benefit of extending the life of older SDM motors.
It may not help with the sale of new equipment, but it would be a great gesture by Ricoh.
Comment by stevejcoe posted on What would you wish for? at 15/01/2024 - 08:38
Hi again, so looking back, I found a source for earlier versions of the K1 MKii firmware. I downloaded versions 2.1 and 2.3.
Interestingly when looking inside the zipped files, both showed BIN files with the same name as the current file namely fwdc240b, albeit with different creation dates and CRC codes. I copied the file inside the 2.3 download to a correctly formatted SD card and tried the update procedure. I was offered the option to go back from 2.41 to 2.30. I cancelled and went no further.
I renamed the BIN file to fred, but the update option was not triggered. I then renamed the BIN file to fwdc241b and again the update option was not triggered. Finally I renamed the BIN file back to its original name fwdc240b and the update option was triggered.
From this I conclude that to trigger the update option the file name needs to be fwdc240b , at least for version 2 firmware.
All this does not explain why the latest update was not triggered on your camera. but it is quite obvious now that it is not the file name that triggers the update option , but a flag/marker inside it.
If you wish I can email the earlier firmware, but offer no guarantees as I did not continue with the update from 2.41 to 2.3
PM your email , if you would like the files.
Regards - Steve
Interestingly when looking inside the zipped files, both showed BIN files with the same name as the current file namely fwdc240b, albeit with different creation dates and CRC codes. I copied the file inside the 2.3 download to a correctly formatted SD card and tried the update procedure. I was offered the option to go back from 2.41 to 2.30. I cancelled and went no further.
I renamed the BIN file to fred, but the update option was not triggered. I then renamed the BIN file to fwdc241b and again the update option was not triggered. Finally I renamed the BIN file back to its original name fwdc240b and the update option was triggered.
From this I conclude that to trigger the update option the file name needs to be fwdc240b , at least for version 2 firmware.
All this does not explain why the latest update was not triggered on your camera. but it is quite obvious now that it is not the file name that triggers the update option , but a flag/marker inside it.
If you wish I can email the earlier firmware, but offer no guarantees as I did not continue with the update from 2.41 to 2.3
PM your email , if you would like the files.
Regards - Steve
Comment by stevejcoe posted on New Firmware at 13/01/2024 - 16:14
I did not notice at the time of updating , but the BIN file inside 'k1_v241' is indeed named fwdc240b.bin. Looking more closely the earlier '240' firmware had a fwdc240b.bin created on 17/11/23, whereas the newfwdc240b.bin file was created on 18/12/23. Also my zip program reports different CRC codes.
So the files though named the same, are different. My K1mkii had no trouble recognising the update and completed install with no issues.
I cannot speak to the K1 update, but a quick look inside the update for that shows a file named fwdc228b.bin also created on the later date 18/12/23
Regards
So the files though named the same, are different. My K1mkii had no trouble recognising the update and completed install with no issues.
I cannot speak to the K1 update, but a quick look inside the update for that shows a file named fwdc228b.bin also created on the later date 18/12/23
Regards
Comment by stevejcoe posted on New Firmware at 13/01/2024 - 12:16
LennyBloke wrote:
Just like Buses - you don't see one for ages then two come along
I've bought a couple of outfits recently and am keeping some items and selling off others. So I have a near mint HD Pentax D FA 21mm f2.4 ED Limited DC WR Black version (keeping the Silver one) complete and boxed.
I'll take some photos if anyone is interested, but it really is in beautiful condition and performs superbly (as you'd expect)
For a very quick sale I've priced it at approx. £500 less than the current New price...
Price: £849 inc P&P
UK Only, Bank Transfer, PayPal Gift, Postal Order or Cash on collection, Inspection Welcome
p.s. Just for clarity - this is not the same one I sold a month ago - that one is still with the happy recipient (I believe)
It Is Just like Buses - you don't see one for ages then two come along
I've bought a couple of outfits recently and am keeping some items and selling off others. So I have a near mint HD Pentax D FA 21mm f2.4 ED Limited DC WR Black version (keeping the Silver one) complete and boxed.
I'll take some photos if anyone is interested, but it really is in beautiful condition and performs superbly (as you'd expect)
For a very quick sale I've priced it at approx. £500 less than the current New price...
Price: £849 inc P&P
UK Only, Bank Transfer, PayPal Gift, Postal Order or Cash on collection, Inspection Welcome
p.s. Just for clarity - this is not the same one I sold a month ago - that one is still with the happy recipient (I believe)
Comment by stevejcoe posted on FS: another HD Pentax D FA 21mm f2.4 ED Limited DC WR (Black) Boxed, Nr Mint at 07/10/2023 - 09:05
Lens arrived securely packed and in excellent condition. Excellent communication with John, a pleasure to deal with.
Thanks John
Thanks John
Comment by stevejcoe posted on FS: HD Pentax D FA 21mm f2.4 ED Limited DC WR (Black) Boxed, Nr Mint at 07/09/2023 - 13:43
PM sent
Regards - Steve
Regards - Steve
Comment by stevejcoe posted on FS: HD Pentax D FA 21mm f2.4 ED Limited DC WR (Black) Boxed, Nr Mint at 06/09/2023 - 11:48
Item now sold.
Regards Steve
Regards Steve
Comment by stevejcoe posted on For Sale Pentax SMC F 35-105 AF F4-5.6 Zoom Lens at 22/06/2014 - 17:54
