I have enough!

Sprags · 05-14-2008, 01:22 PM

OK...i finally broke down and ordered a Pentax AF-540 FGZ flash despite the locking pin issue and an extra rechargable battery. Hopefully now I won't buy anything else....except for some good photo opportunities.

Last edited by Sprags; 05-14-2008 at 02:00 PM.

Peter Zack · 05-14-2008, 01:28 PM

Congrats and you can fill the locking pin hole to avoid that issue.

Can I quote you when the new KXXD comes out?

Sprags · 05-14-2008, 01:55 PM

I'm not going to buy anything new until the K30D comes out...and now I'm going to use a 12-Step program to help me with my obsession.

AndrewG NY · 05-14-2008, 02:32 PM

Only one flash?

Voe · 05-14-2008, 02:43 PM

You also need a long prime lens (hint: DA*200 or DA*300)

**monochrome** · 05-14-2008, 02:59 PM

Originally posted by Sprags

OK...i finally broke down and ordered a Pentax AF-540 FGZ flash despite the locking pin issue and an extra rechargable battery. Hopefully now I won't buy anything else....except for some good photo opportunities.

Don't you need a new camera bag?

Sprags · 05-14-2008, 05:16 PM

I got the Stealth Reporter as a replacement for the Slingbag...and the rest of you are just here to tempt me..

spyglass · 05-14-2008, 05:47 PM

Oh come now Sprags....... surely thats the party line with the wife or girlfriend...... a man can not be expected to be limited to using the flash on the camera.... all the time....... good God man, thats just not cricket. You should at least make this purchase, if it will indeed be your final purchase, a complete one. We all know that it would not be complete without some off camera means (like a cable and adapters). Ohh and maybe a wireless trigger device (don't they come in pairs)....... maybe another 540 flash, or its baby brother the 360..... yes everyone should have a younger brother. But how will it all fit in your present bag. You simply must have an adequate bag. Something nice and roomy - roomy enough for much MUCH MORE!!!!!

must

not

buy

anything

else

maybe just a little something - ha ha (you will never be free)

axl · 05-15-2008, 12:20 AM

If little, then how about DA40, DA21 or DA70 ltds? they are quite small aren't they?

BrendanPK · 05-15-2008, 01:22 AM

what extra battery???
am i missing something, when did we go SB-800 style (wouldnt mind a 5th batt)

Sprags · 05-15-2008, 10:05 AM

I got an extra battery for the camera. I have a dozen or so rechargeable AA batteries that I got for my now retired Canon P&S.

I gotta find a LBA Anonymous meeting.

Gadget_Guy · 05-15-2008, 05:34 PM

Originally posted by Peter Zack

you can fill the locking pin hole to avoid that issue.

I tried a search... can you point me to a thread discussing this?

D.

Peter Zack · 05-15-2008, 07:48 PM

I can't remember where I read this but it was suggested (and I tried it successfully) to fill the little hole with white carpenters glue. Now I'm not saying you should, that's your choice and a little tape might be fine as well. But carpenters glue if carefully put only in the hole (I used a sharp tooth pick with a small drop on the tip) fills the hole and since it doesn't stick to the plastic very well, is easily removed if needed.

heatherslightbox · 05-16-2008, 02:52 AM

Maybe I should start an LBA Anonymous group in the social groups area.

Heather

Sprags · 05-16-2008, 05:29 AM

...most addicts really only substitute one addiction for another...eventually you will need a Tripod-aholics Anonymous group and a Camera Bag-aholics Anonymous group....

05-14-2008, 01:22 PM	#1
Sprags Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland, Maine Posts: 218	I have enough! OK...i finally broke down and ordered a Pentax AF-540 FGZ flash despite the locking pin issue and an extra rechargable battery. Hopefully now I won't buy anything else....except for some good photo opportunities. Last edited by Sprags; 05-14-2008 at 02:00 PM.

05-14-2008, 02:59 PM	#6
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Camera Stuff Buying Obsession Originally posted by Sprags OK...i finally broke down and ordered a Pentax AF-540 FGZ flash despite the locking pin issue and an extra rechargable battery. Hopefully now I won't buy anything else....except for some good photo opportunities. Don't you need a new camera bag?

05-14-2008, 01:28 PM	#2
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	Congrats and you can fill the locking pin hole to avoid that issue. Can I quote you when the new KXXD comes out?

05-14-2008, 01:55 PM	#3
Sprags Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland, Maine Posts: 218 Original Poster	I'm not going to buy anything new until the K30D comes out...and now I'm going to use a 12-Step program to help me with my obsession.

05-14-2008, 02:32 PM	#4
AndrewG NY Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chappaqua, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 688	Only one flash?

05-14-2008, 02:43 PM	#5
Voe Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery Posts: 719	You also need a long prime lens (hint: DA200 or DA300)

05-14-2008, 05:16 PM	#7
Sprags Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland, Maine Posts: 218 Original Poster	I got the Stealth Reporter as a replacement for the Slingbag...and the rest of you are just here to tempt me..

05-14-2008, 05:47 PM	#8
spyglass Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 747	Oh come now Sprags....... surely thats the party line with the wife or girlfriend...... a man can not be expected to be limited to using the flash on the camera.... all the time....... good God man, thats just not cricket. You should at least make this purchase, if it will indeed be your final purchase, a complete one. We all know that it would not be complete without some off camera means (like a cable and adapters). Ohh and maybe a wireless trigger device (don't they come in pairs)....... maybe another 540 flash, or its baby brother the 360..... yes everyone should have a younger brother. But how will it all fit in your present bag. You simply must have an adequate bag. Something nice and roomy - roomy enough for much MUCH MORE!!!!! must not buy anything else maybe just a little something - ha ha (you will never be free)

05-15-2008, 12:20 AM	#9
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	If little, then how about DA40, DA21 or DA70 ltds? they are quite small aren't they?

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BrendanPK Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 735	what extra battery??? am i missing something, when did we go SB-800 style (wouldnt mind a 5th batt)

05-15-2008, 10:05 AM	#11
Sprags Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland, Maine Posts: 218 Original Poster	I got an extra battery for the camera. I have a dozen or so rechargeable AA batteries that I got for my now retired Canon P&S. I gotta find a LBA Anonymous meeting.

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Gadget_Guy Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 374	Originally posted by Peter Zack you can fill the locking pin hole to avoid that issue. I tried a search... can you point me to a thread discussing this? D.

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05-15-2008, 07:48 PM	#13
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	I can't remember where I read this but it was suggested (and I tried it successfully) to fill the little hole with white carpenters glue. Now I'm not saying you should, that's your choice and a little tape might be fine as well. But carpenters glue if carefully put only in the hole (I used a sharp tooth pick with a small drop on the tip) fills the hole and since it doesn't stick to the plastic very well, is easily removed if needed.

05-16-2008, 02:52 AM	#14
heatherslightbox Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gainesville, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,599	Maybe I should start an LBA Anonymous group in the social groups area. Heather

05-16-2008, 05:29 AM	#15
Sprags Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland, Maine Posts: 218 Original Poster	...most addicts really only substitute one addiction for another...eventually you will need a Tripod-aholics Anonymous group and a Camera Bag-aholics Anonymous group....