PentaxForums.com http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/ en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:20:25 GMT vBulletin 30 http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/images/pentaxforums/misc/rss.jpg PentaxForums.com http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/ Other Some wheels http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/80859-other-some-wheels.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:44:12 GMT In our neighborhood are lots of abandoned places, houses, farms, barns, sheds.. In this one I looked down through a hole in de wall and this is what I saw. Het motorcycle is an Aermacchi/Harley Davidson. ... In our neighborhood are lots of abandoned places, houses, farms, barns, sheds..
In this one I looked down through a hole in de wall and this is what I saw.
Het motorcycle is an Aermacchi/Harley Davidson.

]]> Post your photos! wllm http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/80859-other-some-wheels.html Pentax DA* 55mm 1.4 problems? http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/80858-pentax-da-55mm-1-4-problems.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:41:52 GMT I'm considering buying the DA* 55mm 1.4 but I'm a bit putt off by the reviews. Many reviewers have had problems with bad samples. Here is a quote from DPReview.

"Unfortunately, though, we have serious concerns over two issues with this lens which have to temper our enthusiasm; namely optical alignment and autofocus (which are quite likely related). Over the course of what has become a rather protracted regime of testing, we've looked at three samples of this lens, and each has shown a clear tilt to the focus plane; this was most pronounced in the first sample, but relatively minor in the last (indeed in this sample it was only really detectable in our studio tests). This does more than simply mess up our studio tests - it clearly results in real-world image quality and focusing problems too. In fact we've never before seen a lens so capricious when it comes to focusing - we're used to F1.4 primes being challenging for cameras' AF systems, but the 55mm was most difficult of all. We couldn't get any of the tested samples to focus sufficiently accurately for reliable shooting wide open without resorting to focus adjustment, and the amount required on our K20D body (which focused the FA 50mm F1.4 just fine) was huge, a full +10. The lens worked better on the K-7 we received during the course of this review, but still needed adjustment for best results, although curiously in the opposite direction (-3); but on the K2000 we were left high and dry, unable to achieve accurate focus at all. Based on this experience, it becomes difficult for us to recommend the lens to owners of cameras other than the K20D and K-7, on which AF adjustment isn't available, unless you can test it to your satisfaction first."

I own a K200D with absolutely no plans to upgrade yet. I looked at the K-7, but it doesn't offer anything that I feel I need. Currently the K200D works just fine for me. HD video looks fun, but it's not currently enough to make me upgrade. Maybe if the next cameras has 1080p and less problems with panning, but that remains to be seen.

Can anyone here confirm this problem with the 55mm? Was this only a problem when the lens was new? ]]> Pentax SLR Lens Discussion alehel http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/80858-pentax-da-55mm-1-4-problems.html Camera veteran, almost new to flash, and I have this crazy idea... http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/camera-studio-accessories/80856-camera-veteran-almost-new-flash-i-have-crazy-idea.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:57:05 GMT The last time I was at the local camera swap I picked up a remote optical flash triger. If that is not the correct title for it, it is a little box that slips onto the bottom of a flash and triggers it by... The last time I was at the local camera swap I picked up a remote optical flash triger. If that is not the correct title for it, it is a little box that slips onto the bottom of a flash and triggers it by "seeing" the light from another flash. It has a standard tripod screw hole in the bottom.

If I take these two old auto thyristor flashes and use them both on auto mode at the same time what will the exposure be like? Is my idea totally nuts? Will the position of the flashes matter? ]]> Camera and Studio Accessories Steve Beswick http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/camera-studio-accessories/80856-camera-veteran-almost-new-flash-i-have-crazy-idea.html Wanted: SMC Pentax K 50mm f/1.4 http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/wanted-items/80855-wanted-smc-pentax-k-50mm-f-1-4-a.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:39:30 GMT Looking for SMC Pentax K 50mm f/1.4 +++ or M version (no A or FA) Shipping to France. Thanks Looking for
SMC Pentax K 50mm f/1.4 +++
or M version (no A or FA)

Shipping to France.

Thanks ]]> Wanted Items fourmiX http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/wanted-items/80855-wanted-smc-pentax-k-50mm-f-1-4-a.html Night Next day was 43 degrees http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/80852-night-next-day-43-degrees.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:51:21 GMT Took these early evening as the sun was going down, the next day was the hottest November day in our history - taken in South Australia. Took these early evening as the sun was going down, the next day was the hottest November day in our history - taken in South Australia.
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]]> Post your photos! kev.pride http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/80852-night-next-day-43-degrees.html K-X focus screen http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/80851-k-x-focus-screen.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:26:01 GMT I've tried searching the topic but found little.

Can anyone tell me if the focus screen on the K-X is replacable?

Katz-eye doesn't list one for the K-X.


Thanks. ]]> Pentax DSLR Discussion J.Scott http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/80851-k-x-focus-screen.html Landscape Sogne fjord panorama http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/80850-landscape-sogne-fjord-panorama.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:58:23 GMT http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2729/4121723520_8a126cdf18_b.jpg
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]]> Post your photos! Mindaugas http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/80850-landscape-sogne-fjord-panorama.html Oprah in 2012? http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/general-talk/80849-oprah-2012-a.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:31:28 GMT So, she hobnobbed with Obama and publicly endorsed him. Now she's giving up her TV show, ostensibly to open her own cable network.
Or, is the timing such that she's going to make a run for the Oval office herself?

Enquiring minds want to know.... ]]> General Talk Wheatfield http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/general-talk/80849-oprah-2012-a.html People Grandpa watcha doing http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/80848-people-grandpa-watcha-doing.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:29:08 GMT Chased him everywhere trying to get a good photo, I finally sat down & he came up & put his hand on my knee & looked into the lens.
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]]> Post your photos! kev.pride http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/80848-people-grandpa-watcha-doing.html The Aughts. http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/general-talk/80847-aughts.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:26:50 GMT No one has known, throughout this decade... what to call this decade. It's.. The Decade Without A Zeitgeist... The Decade With No Soul.. The Decade We Want Out Of..


Well, it's none of these things. I've never known a decade without a name, but this one began... and continued ... so horribly...

I say, it was either no decade at all, or... to make it sound cooler:


"The Decade That Dare Not Speak Its Name."


What you think? :) ]]> General Talk Ratmagiclady http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/general-talk/80847-aughts.html Pentax LX http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-beginners-corner-q/80844-pentax-lx.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:21:05 GMT I discovered my olde Pentax LX in the garage. I put new batteries in it, but it still does not work on Automatic, so my question is does it need film for the measuring to work? I discovered my olde Pentax LX in the garage. I put new batteries in it, but it still does not work on Automatic, so my question is does it need film for the measuring to work? ]]> AL48 http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-beginners-corner-q/80844-pentax-lx.html FA 43 or DA 35 Macro http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/80843-fa-43-da-35-macro.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:36:12 GMT Hi All,

I was swapping between FA 43 and DA 35 Macro.

I can get them in similar price. 43 at 500 USD and 35 at 450 USD.

I know they have different usage but the problem is that I don't have a lot of money to purchase a lot of lens recently.

Which one will be better? Landscape is needed.

Best regards,
Paolo ]]> Pentax SLR Lens Discussion yaojinglin http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/80843-fa-43-da-35-macro.html Dream on, pal... http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-film-slr-discussion/80842-dream-pal.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:34:20 GMT Check out the price on this K1000: :eek: VINTAGE Asahi Pentax K1000 K 1000 35mm SLR Film Camera on eBay.ca (item 390121360541 end time 21-Dec-09 00:11:36 EST)... Check out the price on this K1000:

:eek:

VINTAGE Asahi Pentax K1000 K 1000 35mm SLR Film Camera on eBay.ca (item 390121360541 end time 21-Dec-09 00:11:36 EST) ]]> Pentax Film SLR Discussion gabriel_bc http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-film-slr-discussion/80842-dream-pal.html For Sale: Magnifier, camera armour and film cameras http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/80841-sale-magnifier-camera-armour-film-cameras.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:30:35 GMT _PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing_ *Item for Sale* Magnifier, camera armour and film cameras *Asking Price* See below *Shipping Destinations* North America PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing

Item for Sale
Magnifier, camera armour and film cameras

Asking Price
See below

Shipping Destinations
North America

Item Description

As i'm trying to finance some other items and also clean out my box, these items have to go. I no longer use the Camera Armour and the Pentax viewfinder, and no longer need these film camera bodies!
  • Camera Armour for K20D - $35 CDN

  • Pentax OME-53 viewfinder Magnifier - $30 CDN

  • Pentax SF10 film camera body and instruction manual - $40 CDN

  • Pentax MZ-7 film camera body - $40 CDN


    All prices *include* shipping to USA and Canada.



Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
No

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling

Item Condition (Key)
Used
Like New

Item Location
Canada

Shipping Charge
All prices include shippin to Canada/USA. International - contact me for shipping if interested

Shipping Services
Canada Post

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal

Return Policy & Additional Details
n/a

Please send me a private message if interested in the item! ]]> Photographic Equipment for Sale dugrant153 http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/80841-sale-magnifier-camera-armour-film-cameras.html The *any and all* lens club http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/80840-any-all-lens-club.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:26:39 GMT I am part of many different hobbies and therefor are a member of several forums. On just about all of them there is an area to show of your ever growing *collection*. SO....This thread is for showing off... I am part of many different hobbies and therefor are a member of several forums. On just about all of them there is an area to show of your ever growing collection.

SO....This thread is for showing off *ALL* your lenses big and small, any brand!

The rules:

- This is for posting pictures of your lenses (extension tubes and TC's count), not camera bodies or other equipment (i.e. flashes).

- The picture must contain more than one lens (cant have a collection with just one lens ;) )

- Please for the sake of us viewers, list the lenses shown

- Obviously you will need a lens to take the picture with (unless you have another camera body or P&S). Because of this, please specify the lens you took the picture with. (I suggest using your most un-impressive lens to take the picture. This thread is for showing off after all)



Thats about it!

Disclaimer:
- The pictures to follow will provoke LBA.... possibly severely. You have been warned :ugh:

- Keyboard may become covered in drool ;) ]]> Pentax SLR Lens Discussion yeatzee http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/80840-any-all-lens-club.html 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/professional-photography-business/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! ]]> Professional Photography and Business Sarahbell http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/professional-photography-business/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