Always Waiting...

**Kerrowdown** · 05-03-2016, 07:15 AM - **1 Like**

Eight years on Pentax for a FF, six days on carrier for delivery of said K1 and now up to six and half hours for the battery to charge.

Pentax can't ever say that we're not a patient lot.

**wtlwdwgn** · 05-03-2016, 07:21 AM

So what's the first lens then?

zzeitg · 05-03-2016, 07:37 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Eight years on Pentax for a FF, six days on carrier for delivery of said K1 and now up to six and half hours for the battery to charge.

Pentax can't ever say that we're not a patient lot.

At least you already have it home.

In our case it seems like our local distribution is getting goods from Germany and I'd bet that the German office serves German market first. Shit on that. Next time I'll order from the UK instead.

pathdoc · 05-03-2016, 07:46 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Eight years on Pentax for a FF, six days on carrier for delivery of said K1 and now up to six and half hours for the battery to charge.

What are you currently shooting with? IIRC the same battery is compatible across the K-5, K-3 and K-1.

I'm surprised it didn't come with enough charge for a "fire it up and make sure it works" shot.

**Kerrowdown** · 05-03-2016, 07:55 AM

Originally posted by pathdoc

What are you currently shooting with?

The good old K20D...

Battery in those was a D-LI50.

**Kerrowdown** · 05-03-2016, 07:57 AM

Originally posted by wtlwdwgn

So what's the first lens then?

She's already mounted and good to go... my "Special Lady” (SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.2)

**Kerrowdown** · 05-03-2016, 08:00 AM

Originally posted by zzeitg

At least you already have it home

Aye main camera body only, still waiting for grip... described as being in transit to the foreign country supplier (England).

Hopefully your wait will not be too long, as they appear to flowing now.

Last edited by Kerrowdown; 05-03-2016 at 08:12 AM.

pathdoc · 05-03-2016, 08:58 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

The good old K20D...

Ah, then you're out of luck!

---------- Post added 03-05-16 at 13:29 ----------

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Aye main camera body only, still waiting for grip...

At least it isn't the other way around!

zzeitg · 05-03-2016, 09:01 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

She's already mounted and good to go... my "Special Lady” (SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.2)

Good choice!

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Aye main camera body only, still waiting for grip... described as being in transit to the foreign country supplier (England).

Hopefully your wait will not be too long, as they appear to flowing now.

I hate waiting. No buddha nature.

**Kerrowdown** · 05-03-2016, 09:03 AM

Originally posted by pathdoc

Ah, then you're out of luck!

Apparently...

Originally posted by pathdoc

At least it isn't the other way around!

Aye I've still to charge the battery that resides in that too, it's sitting here ready on the desk... dead.

**Kerrowdown** · 05-03-2016, 09:06 AM

Originally posted by zzeitg

Good choice!

Well she's been an all time favourite of mine since my LX days, but the other "Ladies" in the harem are getting a bit restless too.

Originally posted by zzeitg

I hate waiting. No buddha nature.

Patience comes with age...

**Kerrowdown** · 05-03-2016, 03:13 PM

Ok update time...

K1 here: check, SanDisk Extreme PROs here: check, battery here and charged: check, but wait a minute what's this extra fully charged battery for...

That'll be for the grip that's not here, back into wait mode again.

pathdoc · 05-04-2016, 08:25 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

That'll be for the grip that's not here, back into wait mode again.

Oh just take it out without the grip and get going, you procrastinator.

**wtlwdwgn** · 05-04-2016, 09:12 AM

I'd like to see some shots with your "Mistress."

**monochrome** · 05-04-2016, 09:16 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

She's already mounted and good to go... my "Special Lady” (SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.2)

I'm first-mounting her older brother K

05-03-2016, 07:15 AM - 1 Like	#1
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Always Waiting... Eight years on Pentax for a FF, six days on carrier for delivery of said K1 and now up to six and half hours for the battery to charge. Pentax can't ever say that we're not a patient lot.

05-03-2016, 09:03 AM	#10
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819 Original Poster	Originally posted by pathdoc Ah, then you're out of luck! Apparently... Originally posted by pathdoc At least it isn't the other way around! Aye I've still to charge the battery that resides in that too, it's sitting here ready on the desk... dead. Last edited by Kerrowdown; 05-03-2016 at 03:20 PM.

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05-03-2016, 07:21 AM	#2
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,845	So what's the first lens then?

05-03-2016, 07:37 AM	#3
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Eight years on Pentax for a FF, six days on carrier for delivery of said K1 and now up to six and half hours for the battery to charge. Pentax can't ever say that we're not a patient lot. At least you already have it home. In our case it seems like our local distribution is getting goods from Germany and I'd bet that the German office serves German market first. Shit on that. Next time I'll order from the UK instead.

05-03-2016, 07:46 AM	#4
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Eight years on Pentax for a FF, six days on carrier for delivery of said K1 and now up to six and half hours for the battery to charge. What are you currently shooting with? IIRC the same battery is compatible across the K-5, K-3 and K-1. I'm surprised it didn't come with enough charge for a "fire it up and make sure it works" shot.

05-03-2016, 07:55 AM	#5
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819 Original Poster	Originally posted by pathdoc What are you currently shooting with? The good old K20D... Battery in those was a D-LI50.

05-03-2016, 07:57 AM	#6
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819 Original Poster	Originally posted by wtlwdwgn So what's the first lens then? She's already mounted and good to go... my "Special Lady” (SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.2)

05-03-2016, 08:00 AM	#7
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819 Original Poster	Originally posted by zzeitg At least you already have it home Aye main camera body only, still waiting for grip... described as being in transit to the foreign country supplier (England). Hopefully your wait will not be too long, as they appear to flowing now. Last edited by Kerrowdown; 05-03-2016 at 08:12 AM.

05-03-2016, 08:58 AM	#8
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Originally posted by Kerrowdown The good old K20D... Ah, then you're out of luck! ---------- Post added 03-05-16 at 13:29 ---------- Originally posted by Kerrowdown Aye main camera body only, still waiting for grip... At least it isn't the other way around!

05-03-2016, 09:01 AM	#9
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	Originally posted by Kerrowdown She's already mounted and good to go... my "Special Lady” (SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.2) Good choice! Originally posted by Kerrowdown Aye main camera body only, still waiting for grip... described as being in transit to the foreign country supplier (England). Hopefully your wait will not be too long, as they appear to flowing now. I hate waiting. No buddha nature.

05-03-2016, 09:06 AM	#11
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819 Original Poster	Originally posted by zzeitg Good choice! Well she's been an all time favourite of mine since my LX days, but the other "Ladies" in the harem are getting a bit restless too. Originally posted by zzeitg I hate waiting. No buddha nature. Patience comes with age...

05-03-2016, 03:13 PM	#12
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819 Original Poster	Ok update time... K1 here: check, SanDisk Extreme PROs here: check, battery here and charged: check, but wait a minute what's this extra fully charged battery for... That'll be for the grip that's not here, back into wait mode again.

05-04-2016, 08:25 AM	#13
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Originally posted by Kerrowdown That'll be for the grip that's not here, back into wait mode again. Oh just take it out without the grip and get going, you procrastinator.

05-04-2016, 09:12 AM	#14
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,845	I'd like to see some shots with your "Mistress."

05-04-2016, 09:16 AM	#15
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Kerrowdown She's already mounted and good to go... my "Special Lady” (SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.2) I'm first-mounting her older brother K