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Comment by time-snaps posted on Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 APO at 14/08/2007 - 16:48
Can someone please tell me whats the difference between whats seems like identical Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 lenses?
http://www.microglobe.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?pName=sigma-170500mm-563-dg...
http://www.microglobe.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?pName=sigma-170500mm-f563-a...
Its a GBP 100.00 price difference!
http://www.microglobe.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?pName=sigma-170500mm-563-dg...
http://www.microglobe.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?pName=sigma-170500mm-f563-a...
Its a GBP 100.00 price difference!
Comment by time-snaps posted on Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 APO at 14/08/2007 - 14:28
..just thought it be worth a mention. I know it costs an arm and a leg, but I have tried it the other day and will have to save money elsewhere, as this lens is just superb.
Had various other Sigma's in the past - the sort of GBP 160.00-320.00 range and never been happy with sharpness on any of them, even stopped down.
But, yeah... hahaha 699.00!! mmmh
Had various other Sigma's in the past - the sort of GBP 160.00-320.00 range and never been happy with sharpness on any of them, even stopped down.
But, yeah... hahaha 699.00!! mmmh
Comment by time-snaps posted on Need Teleprime or Telezoom. at 11/08/2007 - 19:48
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I am really put off by the rotating front element on all these lenses though so if anyone has any other suggestions I'd appreciate it.
I'd be happy with a 200-300mm prime but they are: expensive and hard to come by.
Whats about a 70-200 f2.8 from Sigma... know a place in London, where these are in stock at GBP 699.00. Sent me a PM if you like to know more...I am really put off by the rotating front element on all these lenses though so if anyone has any other suggestions I'd appreciate it.
I'd be happy with a 200-300mm prime but they are: expensive and hard to come by.
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Comment by time-snaps posted on Need Teleprime or Telezoom. at 11/08/2007 - 19:29
well, the camera has been sold now. I might have another one soon, so if you curious, PM me.
It comes with PowerGrip (its part of the standard GP package), and manufacturers 1 year warranty (thats a Pentax warranty, and although its not specifically UK, I never had an issue with this).
I wil include, and have done so, a UK powercord. The one in the pic is indeed Japanese.
It comes with PowerGrip (its part of the standard GP package), and manufacturers 1 year warranty (thats a Pentax warranty, and although its not specifically UK, I never had an issue with this).
I wil include, and have done so, a UK powercord. The one in the pic is indeed Japanese.
Comment by time-snaps posted on Just Arrived - Pentax K10D GP (Grand Prix) at 11/08/2007 - 19:41
Hi folks, if you curious about getting this (and yes, I got some PM from a few of you), I have just listed it on eBay (item: 320143268111).
I may however end the auction early if one of you comes to an arrangement for buying it directly. Collection can be done from within London...
cheers
(Dear admins, please let me know, if this is against any rules)
I may however end the auction early if one of you comes to an arrangement for buying it directly. Collection can be done from within London...
cheers
(Dear admins, please let me know, if this is against any rules)
Comment by time-snaps posted on Just Arrived - Pentax K10D GP (Grand Prix) at 01/08/2007 - 22:33
...after a few weeks of dire waiting, I finally got the new GP edition of the K10D package. Quite impressive. For more have a look at http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographers-marketplace/9990-fs-pentax-k10d-grand-prix-sale.html (hope this is not against the rules):
Also, if you like what you see, I have a spare one, still sealed. Thought I give you Pentax folk a chance before putting it on eBay.
Any questions about this camera, let me know. Its going fast, with SRS reporting to have less than five unsold ones left this morning.
Cheers
Also, if you like what you see, I have a spare one, still sealed. Thought I give you Pentax folk a chance before putting it on eBay.
Any questions about this camera, let me know. Its going fast, with SRS reporting to have less than five unsold ones left this morning.
Cheers
Comment by time-snaps posted on Just Arrived - Pentax K10D GP (Grand Prix) at 30/07/2007 - 20:50
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I would check which version of firmware you are running (the latest at the moment is 1.30) and upgrade if you're running an older version
Hold down the MENU button while powering up the camera and it will show you the version of firmware.
Firmware available from here: http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/support/digital/k10d_s.html
As George says (and I know from bitter personal experience... as I write firmware for telecoms devices) no matter how careful you are as a programmer, there's always a minor bug or two lurking (and not surprising and the source code would probably be measured in hundreds-of-thousands-of-lines of source code :shock
If it still frequently goes AWOL after a firmware upgrade and resetting to factory defaults, then yes, a return to Pentax might be in order... but they'll tell you to upgrade and reset first
Thanks, but not really sure why you are mentioning all this firmware stuff. I would check which version of firmware you are running (the latest at the moment is 1.30) and upgrade if you're running an older version
Hold down the MENU button while powering up the camera and it will show you the version of firmware.
Firmware available from here: http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/support/digital/k10d_s.html
As George says (and I know from bitter personal experience... as I write firmware for telecoms devices) no matter how careful you are as a programmer, there's always a minor bug or two lurking (and not surprising and the source code would probably be measured in hundreds-of-thousands-of-lines of source code :shock
If it still frequently goes AWOL after a firmware upgrade and resetting to factory defaults, then yes, a return to Pentax might be in order... but they'll tell you to upgrade and reset first
A. I have already mentioned in my post that it always had the latest firmware
B. It happened twice, and in June there was no v1.3...
so I don't think thats relevant. Anyone else have any ideas?! Something to do with temperature perhaps!? Ok, I am guessing now. The EXIF data on both shots show nothing unusual either.
Comment by time-snaps posted on K10D failure?! at 24/07/2007 - 18:44
My Pentax K10D (serial: 22161xx) has been in use for nearly 9 months now. It has worked flawless for me so far. However on two occasions, I have had the camera fail. It did take the frame, but the shot was all black, or showing banding in one colour and subsequently stopped to work. This has happened once in June (at the G8 summit, where I nearly started pulling my hair out) and last Sun. On both occasions switching it off and then back on seemed to cure it and it continued to work fine with no further issues thereafter. (see image here: http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/attachments/pentax-dslr-discussion/3951d11852...)
As it is sill under warranty, I would probably sent it to Pentax UK, but I just wanted someone elses opinion as to what may be the cause of this. The camera always had the latest firmware and if I remember correctly it both happened when using a Tamron 28-200 AF lens. I have attached the shots, to give you an idea.
Please note that I am not looking for advise on how to repair this right now, but more for an opinion, in case this is something you have come across before.
Many thanks
As it is sill under warranty, I would probably sent it to Pentax UK, but I just wanted someone elses opinion as to what may be the cause of this. The camera always had the latest firmware and if I remember correctly it both happened when using a Tamron 28-200 AF lens. I have attached the shots, to give you an idea.
Please note that I am not looking for advise on how to repair this right now, but more for an opinion, in case this is something you have come across before.
Many thanks
Comment by time-snaps posted on K10D failure?! at 24/07/2007 - 10:44
not perhaps the right place, but since there seems to be a lot of enthusiasts, I thought I mention that I'm selling some Pentax lenses on eBay right now. If anyone interested, have look at item No: 320138769452, 320138790839, 320138775374
Hope this is not against any forum rules... cheers
Hope this is not against any forum rules... cheers
Comment by time-snaps posted on selling some items... at 23/07/2007 - 23:04
Do both lenses have a conversion factor of about 1.5 with the K10? Or in other words, would they both be turning into a 275-750mm or just the non-DG version?!
mmmh