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Comment by stevejcoe posted on DA* 50-135 at 29/12/2013 - 15:36
hi Stu, I had a genuine Pentax adapter for sale in the classifieds, it is still available if your interested send me a pm.
Regards Steve
Regards Steve
Comment by stevejcoe posted on M42 adapter at 28/12/2013 - 21:39
Brian, you have a pm
Regards - Steve
Regards - Steve
Comment by stevejcoe posted on FS: Various UV and len protection filters at 28/12/2013 - 10:48
MattMatic wrote:
Just an update...
After trying one battery that had the 'correct' photo, but was shipped as a shallow-notch older version (seller was extremely helpful and eventually refunded me), I found that this Panasonic DMC-LX3 battery fits perfectly. Even comes with a useful plastic box
The D-LI106 battery shape is obviously used by loads of manufacturers!
Matt
Thanks MattJust an update...
After trying one battery that had the 'correct' photo, but was shipped as a shallow-notch older version (seller was extremely helpful and eventually refunded me), I found that this Panasonic DMC-LX3 battery fits perfectly. Even comes with a useful plastic box
The D-LI106 battery shape is obviously used by loads of manufacturers!
Matt
Regards - Steve
Comment by stevejcoe posted on Secondary battery for MX-1 at 24/12/2013 - 09:35
Tubes are the way to go. Finding a set with electric contacts is not easy and they tend to be quite expensive. PKA convertors on the other hand are cheap and plentiful. An option is to buy one and remove the glass.
Regards Steve
Regards Steve
Comment by stevejcoe posted on Macro on a budget? at 12/12/2013 - 19:07
Hi, my LX also has a serial number beginning 53. My manual contains the paragraph quoted above on page 17. The manual is in English, was printed in Belgium and is dated 09/1991.
Regards - Steve
Regards - Steve
Comment by stevejcoe posted on LX question: from which year did the viewfinder release double as a light meter switch? at 12/12/2013 - 08:14
Thanks
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Comment by stevejcoe posted on K3 supported in new LR release at 12/12/2013 - 08:07
Sounds like a contactor problem.
1 Clean contacts both ends of Convertor, camera and lens.
If that does not solve the problem, try using the convertor in combination with another lens. If that works then there is a contact problem between the convertor and 50mm lens, if not then the problem is likely with the convertor.
Regards Steve
1 Clean contacts both ends of Convertor, camera and lens.
If that does not solve the problem, try using the convertor in combination with another lens. If that works then there is a contact problem between the convertor and 50mm lens, if not then the problem is likely with the convertor.
Regards Steve
Comment by stevejcoe posted on Problem with this item teleconverter at 11/12/2013 - 14:37
jules wrote:
I think if you want a good quality body to "grow" with you will be hard pressed to beat a K5II/s, it would save you a heap of cash over the K3 and you could get an 18-135mm "Kit" then and maybe take advantage of a cheap 35/50mm fast DA prime for the same price, as the K3, those two would prettty much see you thru any Photography Course on their own, you can then use your Manual kit for personal use and special projects within your course because you understand those lenses better (Well, better than I do anyway:shock K5's are not the best at fast action, look it up around here it's been done to death but for the money they are not all that bad just not the same as CaNikon. If you like the feel of your current Pentax you'll likely enjoy the feel of a higher grade one like the K5/K3 but Blythman has sage advice, go to a Camera shop see what deals are available, it's the right time of year for it and hold the Canons/Nikons and Sony's and see how you feel about them. You now have the chance to get yourself into a system proper it is very wise to spend some quality time at your lesiure over the holiday period aquanting yourself with each's differeing way of doing things. There may be a dealbreaker/maker in there somewhere from one manufacturer over another, I know it's a Pentax forum but it would not be fair or proper to try to force my opinion (Pentax) on you, your requirements are your own and it's very important you get the Camera that you feel you want to learn with and not just that, that everyone tells you to get. It would be interesting and imformative to have an idea of the course material however but for most course work an advanced APSC DSLR of the Pentax K30/50/Canon 700D/Nikon D5300 ilk, would easily do. If you want to keep it/learn it/experiment with it more, then the Nikon D7100/Canon60/70D/Pentax K5II/IIs level would certainly more than suffice.
In fact you could easily be the envy of your classmates!
Very sound advice, also as previously stated by Alan, your existing lenses are relatively cheap items, probably no more than £150 in total if you shop around. You should take them out of the equation, when making your decision. I think if you want a good quality body to "grow" with you will be hard pressed to beat a K5II/s, it would save you a heap of cash over the K3 and you could get an 18-135mm "Kit" then and maybe take advantage of a cheap 35/50mm fast DA prime for the same price, as the K3, those two would prettty much see you thru any Photography Course on their own, you can then use your Manual kit for personal use and special projects within your course because you understand those lenses better (Well, better than I do anyway:shock K5's are not the best at fast action, look it up around here it's been done to death but for the money they are not all that bad just not the same as CaNikon. If you like the feel of your current Pentax you'll likely enjoy the feel of a higher grade one like the K5/K3 but Blythman has sage advice, go to a Camera shop see what deals are available, it's the right time of year for it and hold the Canons/Nikons and Sony's and see how you feel about them. You now have the chance to get yourself into a system proper it is very wise to spend some quality time at your lesiure over the holiday period aquanting yourself with each's differeing way of doing things. There may be a dealbreaker/maker in there somewhere from one manufacturer over another, I know it's a Pentax forum but it would not be fair or proper to try to force my opinion (Pentax) on you, your requirements are your own and it's very important you get the Camera that you feel you want to learn with and not just that, that everyone tells you to get. It would be interesting and imformative to have an idea of the course material however but for most course work an advanced APSC DSLR of the Pentax K30/50/Canon 700D/Nikon D5300 ilk, would easily do. If you want to keep it/learn it/experiment with it more, then the Nikon D7100/Canon60/70D/Pentax K5II/IIs level would certainly more than suffice.
In fact you could easily be the envy of your classmates!
Regards - Steve
Comment by stevejcoe posted on Looking to buy another DSLR at 11/12/2013 - 07:15
Bump
Comment by stevejcoe posted on FS Pentax AF200T at 10/12/2013 - 16:30
Before you send it off, try turning the screw drive, ideally by focusing on an old AF film body, if not turn the mechanism backwards and forwards with a small flat screwdriver. Then try again on your DSLR making sure that your battery is fully charged first.
Regards - Steve