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Comment by stevejcoe posted on M lens focus barrel jamming at 25/02/2012 - 10:03
Comment by stevejcoe posted on Z-1, SF7 bodies and bits FS at 21/02/2012 - 16:09
What about firmware updates?
AFAIK, the AF is linked to colour temperature in the K5. Maybe Pentax made some adjustments in a firmware update? You can always verify the firmware in the EXIF between shots...
It's an interesting possibility that goes to show I better perform an AF adjustment again!
Matt
I purchased my K5 in November. It was a Christmas present, so the only use it got before then was general checking for function and lens setup.
In January after the latest firmware update, like Tim I noticed a lack of sharpness, so I repeated lens calibration, first with a 31Ltd and then later with several other lenses. In all cases the amount of adjustment needed decreased. Before the recalibration the lenses were in the -4 to -9 range , after 0 to -4.
This maybe down to settlement' as something similar did occur with the K10.
Regards - Steve
Comment by stevejcoe posted on K5 lens calibration shifting? at 21/02/2012 - 12:24
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Comment by stevejcoe posted on Floyd, ME Super and Bailey. at 15/02/2012 - 08:02
Link http://tinyurl.com/87fxby2
Personally I use a piece of semi clear corrugated plastic packing, stuck on the front with clear tape, which seems to work well enough for my needs.
Alternatively, you could fashion something from a used milk container.
Regards - Steve
Comment by stevejcoe posted on Bounce Flash Diffuser for AF200FG at 09/02/2012 - 12:36
If you send it to them, they will inspect and give you a quote. If you decide not to go ahead with repair, the only charge is for return postage.
Regards Steve
Comment by stevejcoe posted on Damage to 50-135 at 05/02/2012 - 18:53
Comment by stevejcoe posted on Lens cleaning/repair at 05/02/2012 - 06:25
Someone in the shop pointed out that they liked the V1, but wished it came in more colours. I said that had it been made by Pentax it would be available in every colour under the sun, to which the sales assistant responded "Yeah, but if Pentax made it, it would be a piece of s**t". I had to call him up on this, I asked how he'd come to that conclusion. Funnily enough he had never shot a frame with a Pentax camera, he just didn't trust them as they weren't made by a big, reputable company.
30cm behind his head was a K-r twin lens kit...
Regards Steve
Comment by stevejcoe posted on Jessops bad attitude at 03/02/2012 - 17:56
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Comment by stevejcoe posted on DA*16-50 Comments at 30/01/2012 - 18:32
Comment by stevejcoe posted on DA21 correcting ? at 30/01/2012 - 18:16
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