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Any one else had this problem with memory cards, just bought a new 16GB card for K-x and its missing one and reading one shot, so bought another an 8GB card and now says memory card full even though it only had 70 photos on it, I have emailed 7 day shop as its a Dane-Elec SDHD card with a 10 year year warranty. Any advice please. :
Comment by trixie posted on Memory card for K-x problems. at 23/02/2012 - 16:49
Thank you again, it does sound a bit pricey I look on eBay and found cheaper, I think I will keep looking for one though, I would like a macro lens, thanks to everyone cheers Trixie
Comment by trixie posted on Pentax M 100mm f/4 macro PK-M at 14/01/2012 - 15:01
DaveHolmes wrote:
Just to be clear... When Pentax users say 'bayonet' they are referring to the K-mount as opposed to m42 fitting, which is screw mount and requires an adapter...
If your sigma lens does not fit K-x it is either:
1)Faulty (or damaged)- possible the mount is bent slightly...
2)bayonet fitting (but not K-mount - perhaps nikon-F or olympus...)
3)M42 (screw thread (this will work on K-x but will require an adaptor..)
With regard to your search for a macro lens...
I too would really love a decent macro and intend to save for either a Tamron 90mm macro or a Pentax-FA 100mm f2.8 macro lens... But looking at around £300+
Thank you Dave, the sigma does fit now I have been into the settings and adjusted the settings in the menu to enable it to fit, it wasn't bent out of shape just me not doing it correctly, it does need an adaptor which I have too, I have been afraid to take the lens off until just recently until I got the Tamron but I'm OK about taking them off now, I have a set of converstion rings too that I haven't used yet, thank you for taking the time to reply to my forum post and for the help and advice, always appreciate it. Cheers TrixieJust to be clear... When Pentax users say 'bayonet' they are referring to the K-mount as opposed to m42 fitting, which is screw mount and requires an adapter...
If your sigma lens does not fit K-x it is either:
1)Faulty (or damaged)- possible the mount is bent slightly...
2)bayonet fitting (but not K-mount - perhaps nikon-F or olympus...)
3)M42 (screw thread (this will work on K-x but will require an adaptor..)
With regard to your search for a macro lens...
I too would really love a decent macro and intend to save for either a Tamron 90mm macro or a Pentax-FA 100mm f2.8 macro lens... But looking at around £300+
Comment by trixie posted on Pentax M 100mm f/4 macro PK-M at 13/01/2012 - 22:24
johnriley wrote:
Are you sure your Sigma lens is a Pentax bayonet Trixie? There are many other types of bayonet fitting for different makes of camera.
All the Pentax branded bayonet lenses will fit your K-x so these will not be a problem. It's best of you choose one with a Ka bayonet though, so that all the electronics couple with your camera and you don't have to mess about with manual settings.
You can tell suitable lenses as they will have electronic contacts on the mount and an "A" setting on the aperture ring. This includes all manual focus SMC Pentax-A lenses and all autofocus ones.
Thank you John for the information I have looked at my old sigma lens and it does fit i had to go to the settings and adjust the settings in the menu to enable, so this fits now. I have had it for a while and never used it ! but I will now. thanks again for the help. Cheers TrixieAre you sure your Sigma lens is a Pentax bayonet Trixie? There are many other types of bayonet fitting for different makes of camera.
All the Pentax branded bayonet lenses will fit your K-x so these will not be a problem. It's best of you choose one with a Ka bayonet though, so that all the electronics couple with your camera and you don't have to mess about with manual settings.
You can tell suitable lenses as they will have electronic contacts on the mount and an "A" setting on the aperture ring. This includes all manual focus SMC Pentax-A lenses and all autofocus ones.
Comment by trixie posted on Pentax M 100mm f/4 macro PK-M at 13/01/2012 - 22:18
fatspider wrote:
As for Macro lenses Trixie you could also consider the Tamron Macros, they can be every bit as good as Pentax and can be picked up for quite a reasonable price in KA mount too.
Hi Alan, I have a sigma lens with a bayonet fitting and it wont fit my K-x I'm going to have to re think this one,, might have a look at a tamron as I have a Tamron wide angle lens that I really like, Quote:
you would be better off if the lens you are interested in has a bayonet fitting
Trixie did say it was a PK lens David, in the topic title you would be better off if the lens you are interested in has a bayonet fitting
As for Macro lenses Trixie you could also consider the Tamron Macros, they can be every bit as good as Pentax and can be picked up for quite a reasonable price in KA mount too.
Thanks to everyone Cheers Trixie
Comment by trixie posted on Pentax M 100mm f/4 macro PK-M at 13/01/2012 - 08:52
Thanks Jon, I followed the link too and had a look at what others think, I hope that it hasn't got a bayonet fitting though I must chck it out properly, Best wishes Trixie
Comment by trixie posted on Pentax M 100mm f/4 macro PK-M at 12/01/2012 - 20:58
womble wrote:
It will fit but you'll have to use stop-down metering which is, to be frank, not very accurate. OK for flowers as you can shoot, look at the histogram, adjust, and shoot again but probably less helpful for bugs that don't tend to hang around while you adjust the exposure. An 'A' series lens would still be manual focus but easier on the exposure.
HTH. K.
Thank you Kris I did wonder if I would have to do this, I don't want to spend ages with it and loose the moment while busy adjusting the exposure, Will have a look for an A series one instead of this one this is £139.00 do you think that its expensive as I really haven't an idea of whats a good price for a macro lens. It will fit but you'll have to use stop-down metering which is, to be frank, not very accurate. OK for flowers as you can shoot, look at the histogram, adjust, and shoot again but probably less helpful for bugs that don't tend to hang around while you adjust the exposure. An 'A' series lens would still be manual focus but easier on the exposure.
HTH. K.
Best wishes Trixie
Comment by trixie posted on Pentax M 100mm f/4 macro PK-M at 12/01/2012 - 20:49
I would like a macro lens for my K-x DSLR and I don't want to buy this if it dosen't fit as its quite expensive and will be the most I have paid for a lens, any advice will be appreciated thanks in advance.
Best wishes Trixie :
Best wishes Trixie :
Comment by trixie posted on Pentax M 100mm f/4 macro PK-M at 12/01/2012 - 20:37
Me too David it happened once before early this year sometimes the sites just go down, problem solved now. Best wishes Trixie
Comment by trixie posted on Cannot Access the Pentax User Website at 27/12/2011 - 20:50
Hi I use Ilford Black and white film and bought some from R-s Photographic in Newant Glouscester he gave me a good deal, try him out hes a young chap and knows his stuff, I only every use Ilford film I find i get crisp results,from my Pentax M-z 30 and the MV pentax that I have, at the moment using Ilford Delta 100. Good luck Cheers Trixie
Comment by trixie posted on black and white Film at 16/12/2011 - 18:54
