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Comment by YorkNeil posted on K20D + Lenses For Sale at 15/08/2015 - 06:45
Excellent condition K20D bought from a member on here. Includes the following:
K20D - in original box
16gb SD Card
User Manual
Software CD's
Battery Charger
Spare Battery
Shutter Count 4402 (Good for at least 100,000 so plenty of life left)
Lenses:
SMC Pentax-DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL II
- This is very different to the original kit lens read reviews here from Pentax users:
DA 18-55 II User Reviews
Pentax DA-L 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED AL WR Lens
- Superb value lens - less than 2 months old.
Bought from SRS so will forward original receipt in case of warranty claim. User reviews:
DAL 50-200 WR User Reviews
£195.00 including Hermes delivery.
Please be wary of the overpriced craziness on Ebay at the moment for these cameras!
K20D - in original box
16gb SD Card
User Manual
Software CD's
Battery Charger
Spare Battery
Shutter Count 4402 (Good for at least 100,000 so plenty of life left)
Lenses:
SMC Pentax-DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL II
- This is very different to the original kit lens read reviews here from Pentax users:
DA 18-55 II User Reviews
Pentax DA-L 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED AL WR Lens
- Superb value lens - less than 2 months old.
Bought from SRS so will forward original receipt in case of warranty claim. User reviews:
DAL 50-200 WR User Reviews
£195.00 including Hermes delivery.
Please be wary of the overpriced craziness on Ebay at the moment for these cameras!
Comment by YorkNeil posted on K20D + Lenses For Sale at 13/08/2015 - 06:58
Thanks again for all the guidance. I went to a local camera shop and had a look at the WR18-135 but I was a little underwhelmed with it - TBH the guy in the shop was a patronising so and so and I ended up walking out so I probably didn't give it a fair crack!
The 16-45 looks great but I was hoping for something a little more usable in lower light so it may be held back by F4; which brings me to the Tamron or the Sigma. The Tamron seem to have the edge on IQ, from what I read, and is a fair bit cheaper but I will try before I buy. Can anyone recommend a camera shop in or around Leeds? I'm in York myself but I don't mind travelling.
Thanks again
Neil
The 16-45 looks great but I was hoping for something a little more usable in lower light so it may be held back by F4; which brings me to the Tamron or the Sigma. The Tamron seem to have the edge on IQ, from what I read, and is a fair bit cheaper but I will try before I buy. Can anyone recommend a camera shop in or around Leeds? I'm in York myself but I don't mind travelling.
Thanks again
Neil
Comment by YorkNeil posted on Which Lens as Upgrade From Kit Lens at 08/07/2015 - 20:23
judd5000 wrote:
Hi All,
Selling a Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 in mint condition bought 3 months ago from digitalrev. Wanting £140.
Cheers
Judd
Can you message me please - too new to send you one yet. Many thanksHi All,
Selling a Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 in mint condition bought 3 months ago from digitalrev. Wanting £140.
Cheers
Judd
Comment by YorkNeil posted on Tamron (Pentax) 17-50mm f/2.8 £140 at 30/06/2015 - 16:44
bwlchmawr wrote:
You might consider shooting RAW files then you can do pretty much anything you like as regards sharpness, contrast and colour. You may even find that the kit you have is pretty much the kit you want...
There I am is right! Much more to this than I first realised. I'm going to spend some time getting to know the camera before committing to a new lens - unless an out of this world deal comes up.YorkNeil wrote:
I read about the K10D having superb picture quality - last of the pre CMOS machines I think. The Tamron is certainly a consideration - thanks for the suggestion. The photos are not so washed out now that I changed the custom image setting.
Well there you are then.I read about the K10D having superb picture quality - last of the pre CMOS machines I think. The Tamron is certainly a consideration - thanks for the suggestion. The photos are not so washed out now that I changed the custom image setting.
You might consider shooting RAW files then you can do pretty much anything you like as regards sharpness, contrast and colour. You may even find that the kit you have is pretty much the kit you want...
Comment by YorkNeil posted on Which Lens as Upgrade From Kit Lens at 27/06/2015 - 05:43
Thanks for letting me know.
Comment by YorkNeil posted on WTB- Tamron 17-50 (non VR) or Pentax 16-45 at 26/06/2015 - 06:21
I read about the K10D having superb picture quality - last of the pre CMOS machines I think. The Tamron is certainly a consideration - thanks for the suggestion. The photos are not so washed out now that I changed the custom image setting.
Comment by YorkNeil posted on Which Lens as Upgrade From Kit Lens at 26/06/2015 - 06:14
mille19 wrote:
I've got a 16-45mm that's not getting used now I've got my DA* 16-50mm.
Make me an offer
If the OP is not interested in this then I would be. I've not been a member long enough to message you so please get back to me if it's available.I've got a 16-45mm that's not getting used now I've got my DA* 16-50mm.
Make me an offer
Thanks
Comment by YorkNeil posted on WTB- Tamron 17-50 (non VR) or Pentax 16-45 at 25/06/2015 - 20:45
Thank you all for recommendations and ChrisM8 for your gallery!
I was in I.T. for a few years implementing new systems and the number of users we had saying there was something wrong with the system. We assured them that it was a "carbon based error" and talked them through the correct steps - again. Bearing that in mind I really thought about what I was doing today and took a couple of glorious shots - for me that is, but I was delighted.
As someone said earlier it's important to get the basics right.
So the Sigma and the DA16-45 sound just the ticket but I'm going to become more competent with the camera first.
I was in I.T. for a few years implementing new systems and the number of users we had saying there was something wrong with the system. We assured them that it was a "carbon based error" and talked them through the correct steps - again. Bearing that in mind I really thought about what I was doing today and took a couple of glorious shots - for me that is, but I was delighted.
As someone said earlier it's important to get the basics right.
So the Sigma and the DA16-45 sound just the ticket but I'm going to become more competent with the camera first.
Comment by YorkNeil posted on Which Lens as Upgrade From Kit Lens at 25/06/2015 - 20:31
JohnX wrote:
Hi, and if I haven't said it, welcome!
Could be the 'issue' is as much camera settings as kit lens, so I would start there?
I also have a K20D, and spent some time here and elsewhere researching suggested settings when I first got it, and the changes made quite a difference.
Obviously the settings are ultimately a personal preference, but if you want I'll see if I can dig them out?
As to a lens, others will come along with their suggestions, but fwiw I changed out my kit zoom firstly for the Pentax 16-45, (now only available used, but worthwhile step up), and then the Pentax 17-70.
Thanks very much, those settings would be much appreciated. Hi, and if I haven't said it, welcome!
Could be the 'issue' is as much camera settings as kit lens, so I would start there?
I also have a K20D, and spent some time here and elsewhere researching suggested settings when I first got it, and the changes made quite a difference.
Obviously the settings are ultimately a personal preference, but if you want I'll see if I can dig them out?
As to a lens, others will come along with their suggestions, but fwiw I changed out my kit zoom firstly for the Pentax 16-45, (now only available used, but worthwhile step up), and then the Pentax 17-70.
As to budget it's a movable feast but around the £2 - 300 mark and I don't mind second hand.
Comment by YorkNeil posted on Which Lens as Upgrade From Kit Lens at 23/06/2015 - 14:43
