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PentaxForums.com http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/ en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:49:45 GMT vBulletin 30 http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/images/pentaxforums/misc/rss.jpg PentaxForums.com http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/ I believe it is fungus http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-processing-printing-software-darkroom/80838-i-believe-fungus.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:22:12 GMT but not sure. It's embedded in the photo as I have tried washing them, then used film cleaner but the green spots are still there.
Is this fungus and is there any way to remove besides painstakingly in PP?

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]]> Post Processing, Printing, Software, and Darkroom photolady http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-processing-printing-software-darkroom/80838-i-believe-fungus.html What do I say???? http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-processing-printing-software-darkroom/80837-what-do-i-say.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:18:43 GMT When the client asks who I use for prints??? I use mpix so of course if they go online and see their prices they are going to flip at my mark up. What do I say??? I'm just now getting into print sales. I've just been selling the cd up until now.

Also, they want to know what to wear. It's a group of two families and their parents. So six adults and two kids. They want some all together, some of families separate, and just kids.

Any advice is GREATLY appreciated!

Thanks! ]]> Post Processing, Printing, Software, and Darkroom Sarahbell http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-processing-printing-software-darkroom/80837-what-do-i-say.html Pentax k-x newbie lens question http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/80836-pentax-k-x-newbie-lens-question.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:15:23 GMT Hi!

I just recieved my Pentax K-X kit with the 18-55mm and the 55-300 lenses. I am planning on using the camera at tradeshows and convetions and I'm hoping to use its video feature to record some interviews as well.

I've had a chance to test out both of my lenses and in bright light the quality is fantastic. When I come inside however, even after locking in the apeture level, the grain is just two much in low lighting.

From my reading on the forums I thinking I need a faster lens. I was looking for any suggestions for something I might find on here or ebay in the $50-$150 range.

When doing the interviews the camera would be an a tripod, and the subject would be sitting or standing fairly close to the camera.

Thanks for your help!

Tim ]]> Pentax SLR Lens Discussion TimShadler http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/80836-pentax-k-x-newbie-lens-question.html <![CDATA[Can't get RAW from K-x working?]]> http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-beginners-corner-q/80835-cant-get-raw-k-x-working.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:00:35 GMT I'm trying to use RAW mode, but can't seem to get the images to open in Windows.

I installed a WIC codec from the Pentax site, and also the Fastpictureviewer WIC codec pack from Fast Picture Viewer | WIC RAW Codec Pack for Windows 7, Vista and XP

I can see a preview of the images (and they look good, dammit!! :lol:) but can't open them in Photo Viewer.

I get an error that says "The file may be unsupported, damaged or corrupted"

Similarly, if I try to open them in CS3, I get an error.

I'm wondering - has the RAW format changed for the K-x?

can anyone suggest what I need to install to be able to use/manipulate these .PEF files? ]]> TheoJones http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-beginners-corner-q/80835-cant-get-raw-k-x-working.html Market Place country icon in summary http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/site-suggestions-forum-help/80833-market-place-country-icon-summary.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:26:09 GMT Make a set of flag icons users can use for the main marketplace listing page so that we can see at a glance without going into each listing if the sale is restricted to any location. Make a set of flag icons users can use for the main marketplace listing page so that we can see at a glance without going into each listing if the sale is restricted to any location. ]]> Site Suggestions and Forum Help WerTicus http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/site-suggestions-forum-help/80833-market-place-country-icon-summary.html Pentax k-x newbie question. http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/80832-pentax-k-x-newbie-question.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:21:39 GMT Hi,

First wanted to say thanks to everyone who posts in these forums. I did quite a bit of reading on here before making a desc. to buy the K-X.

I'll be taking this to camera to a variety of tradeshows and conventions and would love to use its video functionality to record interviews ath vendor booths, or even in the hotel lobbies. I tested out both of the kit lenses (18-55, 55-300) in video mode, and outside I am pretty pleased with how it looks. Inside due to the lower lighting levels (i think) everything is just a bit too grainy for my liking. I improved things somewhat by adjusting and locking the apeture and shutter speed, but its still not where I want it to be.

From my reading, I think I need a faster lens, and was looking for some suggestions as to what might work best. In almost all cases the Camera will be fixed on a tripod with a stationary subject who will prob. be fairly close to the camera.

I see several of this lens, PENTAX-M 50mm 1:1.7 and was wondering if it would help out my low light video performance, or see if anyone had any other suggestions in the sub $200 range?

Thanks!

Tim ]]> Pentax DSLR Discussion TimShadler http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/80832-pentax-k-x-newbie-question.html Has this happened to you? http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/general-talk/80831-has-happened-you.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:17:53 GMT Someone managed to get a hold of my debit card info and withdrew $1000 over two days this week.:eek::mad::( Has anyone had this happen? Someone managed to get a hold of my debit card info and withdrew $1000 over two days this week.:eek::mad::( Has anyone had this happen? ]]> General Talk res3567 http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/general-talk/80831-has-happened-you.html Good deal! Super Takumar 1/1.8 55mm http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/80829-good-deal-super-takumar-1-1-8-55mm.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:17:21 GMT I just picked up this fairly nice lens off of Craigslist for 15$. Alas, it has an ever so faint scratch on the front element, a real pity since I was rather hoping for a pristine lens. Still! This is... I just picked up this fairly nice lens off of Craigslist for 15$.

Alas, it has an ever so faint scratch on the front element, a real pity since I was rather hoping for a pristine lens. Still! This is officially the popping of my m42 cherry. I'm currently debating whether to get the EOS or Pentax K adapter.

On my rebel I have a macro extension tubes (for which this is a godsend), plus it would be a very nice 88mm on the 1.6x sensor. I bought this to do portrait work, so I think I'm going with the EOS since I already have two 50mm's for the Pentax.

Photos of and photos with coming soon, as they appear! ]]> Pentax SLR Lens Discussion jadedrakerider http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/80829-good-deal-super-takumar-1-1-8-55mm.html I need a little guidance. http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/80828-i-need-little-guidance.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:07:00 GMT Hi everyone. I have a panasonic FZ28 right now and want to move up to either a K7 or Kx. What I would like to know is what lens would I need to get to be equall to or greater than, the one my current camera... Hi everyone. I have a panasonic FZ28 right now and want to move up to either a K7 or Kx.
What I would like to know is what lens would I need to get to be equall to or greater than, the one my current camera uses. The info I am finding says the lens is 27mm-486mm (35mm equivalent).
I don't know very much about lenses at all but I was hoping that by moving up to an SLR that one of the benefits I would get would be better telephoto performance. I don't want to break the bank and I thought at first that something like 45-200 or 55-300 would be better than what I had.
So please someone fill me in on what I might need to know. ]]> Pentax SLR Lens Discussion gordzilla http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/80828-i-need-little-guidance.html DA*300 vs Sigma http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/80827-da-300-vs-sigma.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:04:56 GMT I'm looking at the DA*300 f/4 or Sigma 100-300 f/4. Which one has better IQ? ]]> Pentax SLR Lens Discussion stoge http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/80827-da-300-vs-sigma.html flashes http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/camera-studio-accessories/80826-flashes.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:01:41 GMT i was going through my old camera gear and found a minolta 200x flash. will it work on my k1ood ? thanks i was going through my old camera gear and found a minolta 200x flash. will it work on my k1ood ? thanks ]]> Camera and Studio Accessories oldshovel80 http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/camera-studio-accessories/80826-flashes.html Help - K7 recording in BW! http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-video-forum/80825-help-k7-recording-bw.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:17:33 GMT -Disregard- I found out how to fix it. Still don't know how I got into BW, but I now know how to use the controller to get out! Yee haw! ]]> Pentax Video Forum RickC http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-video-forum/80825-help-k7-recording-bw.html Should I keep or should I sell? http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/80824-should-i-keep-should-i-sell.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:12:50 GMT Hello!

I have a few PK-mount lenses that I use in my manual film camera and my digital camera. I have too many already, and I'd like to get rid of a few of them, as some ranges overlap and I don't have much room. Can anyone give me some advise on this?

This is what I have:

MF lenses:
+ Pentax SMC 28mm, f2.8
+ Sears MC 50mm, f1.7
+ Sears MC 135mm, f2.8 (this one has the aperture blades stuck in f2.8)
+ Quantaray 70-210mm, f4-5.6, with the "A" setting
+ Vivitar Series 1, 70-210mm, f3.5 (made by Kiron) -- this is a keeper for sure
+ Vivitar Series 1, 28-105mm, f2.8-3.5 (made by Cosina) -- this is a keeper too...

AF Lenses:
+ Tamron 28-200, f3.8-5.6
+ Pentax 50mm F1.4 -- this is a keeper
+ Pentax 35-80mm f4-5.6

Thanks!

- Angel
+ ]]> Pentax SLR Lens Discussion cascodo http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/80824-should-i-keep-should-i-sell.html Loading film into Spotmatic http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-beginners-corner-q/80823-loading-film-into-spotmatic.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:04:16 GMT Yes, it's the 1960's version.

Help? I need help OPENING the back. AND loading the film :(

This is only the second or third time I've ever really dealt with a 35mm camera like this.

:hmm:

Help?

]]> sk1ra http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-beginners-corner-q/80823-loading-film-into-spotmatic.html <![CDATA[Focus "creep" on 18-50]]> http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/80822-focus-creep-18-50-a.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:54:59 GMT I (more or less) just got my K-x, mounted the Sigma 18-50 2.8 and, of course, played around with the video mode. What i noticed was that if i manually focus and then zoom in or out, the movement of the zoom... I (more or less) just got my K-x, mounted the Sigma 18-50 2.8 and, of course, played around with the video mode. What i noticed was that if i manually focus and then zoom in or out, the movement of the zoom ring seems to "take" the focus ring with it to some extent, basically screwing up the shot.

Is this to be expected of lenses below, say, 1000 bucks or do i have a faulty unit on my hand? If the latter, should i just return it to the seller(still have 14 days left for no questions asked return) or is something the lens warranty would cover and i could somehow get fixed? ]]> Pentax SLR Lens Discussion LinXitoW http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/80822-focus-creep-18-50-a.html Wanted: Pentax-M 200mm f/4 http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/wanted-items/80821-wanted-pentax-m-200mm-f-4-a.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:40:44 GMT Also want this :) Also want this :) ]]> Wanted Items wallyb http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/wanted-items/80821-wanted-pentax-m-200mm-f-4-a.html Zoom grip decoupled from zoom ring http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/80820-zoom-grip-decoupled-zoom-ring.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:26:06 GMT So I got a Vivitar Komine 200mm f/3.5 from ebay and it is in great optical condition! Pretty good even wide open. They even included extension rings thinking it was part of the lens. However, the one thing... So I got a Vivitar Komine 200mm f/3.5 from ebay and it is in great optical condition! Pretty good even wide open. They even included extension rings thinking it was part of the lens.

However, the one thing is the focus grip is decoupled from the focus ring. What is the best way to get working again? drip some superglue underneath it?

In addition, it is smooth most of the way, then has a little resistance at one point. Is there a way to fix this without taking it apart or minimal deconstruction? ]]> Pentax SLR Lens Discussion Eruditass http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/80820-zoom-grip-decoupled-zoom-ring.html People Looking Upward http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photo-critique/80819-people-looking-upward.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:12:46 GMT Ok, I am ready for what may come. This is my first time posting a photo for PentaxForums critiquing (man that word looks funny). High ISO and slow shutter, for the subject matter and lighting conditions, but... Ok, I am ready for what may come. This is my first time posting a photo for PentaxForums critiquing (man that word looks funny). High ISO and slow shutter, for the subject matter and lighting conditions, but I thought it turned out very well. What do you guys think?

Zak

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]]> Photo Critique veegish http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photo-critique/80819-people-looking-upward.html Inexpensive AF telephoto club ($200 for 200mm) http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/80818-inexpensive-af-telephoto-club-200-200mm.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:54:39 GMT This is a club for those really inexpensive AF telephotos. The DA55-300 which is the default choice for a decently priced telephoto costs ~ US $300 here. So, these lenses have to be much less than that. I... This is a club for those really inexpensive AF telephotos. The DA55-300 which is the default choice for a decently priced telephoto costs ~ US $300 here. So, these lenses have to be much less than that.

I understand that the prices vary a lot around the world, but I am hoping to see AF lenses that can be had for $200US or less on ebay which are 200mm and longer (so 200mm lenses are allowed as well) in this club.

Mention the lens and the price paid.

I'll start off with my recently acquired Pentax FA 80-320mm f4/5-5/6. Paid $75 including shipping.

]]> Pentax SLR Lens Discussion pcarfan http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/80818-inexpensive-af-telephoto-club-200-200mm.html Newer lens multi-coatings better than the old ones? http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-beginners-corner-q/80817-newer-lens-multi-coatings-better-than-old-ones.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:33:19 GMT Is there a difference between coatings done for newer lens and lens made for films (say those bought or made in early 2000)? & what about ghosting and flares?-- someone told me-- ghosting inside digital sensors are caused not by front elements but inside reflection due to incompatibilty between films lens and dgital sensors? is this true? ]]> voltraizer http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-beginners-corner-q/80817-newer-lens-multi-coatings-better-than-old-ones.html