Pentax users from India?

Abhir · 06-11-2012, 11:01 PM

Pleasant surprise to find a size-able bunch of Pentaxians in Pune !! I use a K-x with a number of M FA and DA primes and zooms. If time permits, why not get together on the World Pentax Day ?

achn · 06-13-2012, 11:30 PM

Hello from Kolkata.

K20D
90mm f2.8 KAF (Tamron) 1:1 macro lens
50mm f1.4 KA lens
16-45 f4.0 DA lens
etc.

rhyan C. · 06-14-2012, 07:39 AM

Originally posted by achn

Hello from Kolkata.

K20D
90mm f2.8 KAF (Tamron) 1:1 macro lens
50mm f1.4 KA lens
16-45 f4.0 DA lens
etc.

Hi achn,
Good to hear a fellow pentaxian in kolkata, though i am not an indian but currently located in kolkata for work..i'm not a pro but a proud K-r user.

Cheers.

H. Sapiens · 06-16-2012, 12:05 AM

I am from Denmark but currently in India. I just posted elsewhere that my FA77mm seems to need service ASAP. Any advice where that could be done? I am currently in Kerala and going north. Perhaps it could be Cochin or Bangalore? Mumbai or Delhi is getting a bit far.

Where do you go for service?

Full story

Another thing is. If any pentaxian would like to meet up for some shooting it could be fun. My plan is so go Munnar - Bangalore - Hampi - Goa - Mumbai ... and further north.

Edit: Just read some posts back. Everybody is from Pune?! That is the place of the famous 'Sex Guru' isn't ... so what's the connection LOL

Abhir · 06-16-2012, 10:22 AM

Originally posted by H. Sapiens

Another thing is. If any pentaxian would like to meet up for some shooting it could be fun. My plan is so go Munnar - Bangalore - Hampi - Goa - Mumbai ... and further north.

If you could add Pune to your itinerary, it indeed could be fun !

Originally posted by H. Sapiens

Edit: Just read some posts back. Everybody is from Pune?! That is the place of the famous 'Sex Guru' isn't ... so what's the connection LOL

Well, reason good enough to consider Pune and find out the connection yourself

slackercruster · 06-16-2012, 10:27 AM

So many Pentaxians from India...make a photo thread for India.

adises · 06-17-2012, 05:31 AM - **1 Like**

I recently bought a SMC Pentax 55mm F2 off eBay and there appears to be a bit of dust on the inside. Anyone know where I can get the lens disassembled and cleaned in Bangalore?

Update: To answer my own question, I found a contact in one of the previous posts that was highly recommended

. Have given my prime and should receive it in two to three days.

Here's the gentleman's details:
Mr. Thomas,
Camera and lens repairs,
2nd Cross, Cambridge Layout,
Ulsoor, Bangalore - 560 008
Contact between 4-6 pm only on Mon-Sat
Ph: 080-25553787

Last edited by adises; 06-18-2012 at 05:15 AM. Reason: Found a solution

mmjoshi · 06-17-2012, 11:10 PM

@vswamina, @Abhir

We could certainly meet on the World Pentax day this Saturday. I stay on Senapati Bapat road, Since Abhir is also from the same area we could meet at Hotel Raviraj on Bhandarkar road. Less crowded and noisy. vswamina, you will have to travel across the city though ;-(. How about 5:30 PM. Please confirm.

H. Sapiens · 06-18-2012, 07:56 AM

Hey. Thanks for replies. I have a look around Cochi, where I should be in a few days from now. If no luck, I go to Bangalore.

Pune is not unrealistic ... but I am not really into this guru-stuff. I will drop a note later ... if I don't drown before I get that far - it sure rains a lot where I am now and it is bitterly cold!!

Abhir · 06-18-2012, 10:54 PM

Originally posted by slackercruster

So many Pentaxians from India...make a photo thread for India.

Yep...sure seems to be a worthwhile effort with a whole lot of Pentaxians from this part of the world

Originally posted by adises

Update: To answer my own question, I found a contact in one of the previous posts that was highly recommended . Have given my prime and should receive it in two to three days.

Here's the gentleman's details:
Mr. Thomas,
Camera and lens repairs,
2nd Cross, Cambridge Layout,
Ulsoor, Bangalore - 560 008
Contact between 4-6 pm only on Mon-Sat
Ph: 080-25553787

Thanks Adises...a valuable piece of info !!

Originally posted by mmjoshi

@vswamina, @Abhir

We could certainly meet on the World Pentax day this Saturday. I stay on Senapati Bapat road, Since Abhir is also from the same area we could meet at Hotel Raviraj on Bhandarkar road. Less crowded and noisy. vswamina, you will have to travel across the city though ;-(. How about 5:30 PM. Please confirm.

Saturday evening seems a little distant possibility for me at the moment...could we reschedule it for the early morning slot...We might get the golden hour advantage as well, if the weather permits though !

Originally posted by H. Sapiens

Pune is not unrealistic ... but I am not really into this guru-stuff. I will drop a note later ... if I don't drown before I get that far - it sure rains a lot where I am now and it is bitterly cold!!

Sure Sapiens, you surely won't be disappointed with a visit to Pune.

mmjoshi · 06-19-2012, 12:00 AM

@Abhir, @vswamina

Saturday morning is not feasible for me. How about Sunday morning? Looking at the weather golden hour seems unpredictable. However, we could meet for coffee say at 10:30 AM. That should be more convenient for vswamina if he wants to travel from Magarpatta. Alternately, we could meet at 9 AM on Sunday too.

Abhir · 06-20-2012, 01:23 AM

Originally posted by mmjoshi

@Abhir, @vswamina

Saturday morning is not feasible for me. How about Sunday morning? Looking at the weather golden hour seems unpredictable. However, we could meet for coffee say at 10:30 AM. That should be more convenient for vswamina if he wants to travel from Magarpatta. Alternately, we could meet at 9 AM on Sunday too.

Sunday over coffee seems to be a better option...a little earlier, say 8ish...?

mmjoshi · 06-20-2012, 03:04 AM

@Abhir

I go for a jog in the morning. By the time I come back and freshen up it will be 9 AM :-( Hope you can make it.

ajaya · 06-25-2012, 09:34 PM

Hello all i just found few Tamron lens with Indian warranty for Pentax mount !!!

http://stores.ebay.in/tkmarketingonline/_i.html?_nkw=pentax&submit=Search&_sid=1094701158

H. Sapiens · 06-28-2012, 10:15 PM

Sorry, but I would like to bother you fine Indians with one more question on all things Indian. I would like to buy a new 10 stop filter in replacement of one that broke (before I ever got to use it!!). It is a square type filter in 85mm - I already have the holder. I could have it sent from UK but what happens when it reach India - will it be hit with heavy taxes? And it is even likely it ever arrives - is Indian postal system reliable? It is a Hitech/Formatt filter I am looking to buy and it cost around 50 pound, so not exactly super cheap. Or am I better off looking for something in Bangalore. Where do you shop for bits and pieces?

On Pune: It is definitely possible I show up sooner or later. I have some places on my to go-list around Mumbai anyway.

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06-11-2012, 11:01 PM	#811
Abhir Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Pune Posts: 68	Pleasant surprise to find a size-able bunch of Pentaxians in Pune !! I use a K-x with a number of M FA and DA primes and zooms. If time permits, why not get together on the World Pentax Day ?

06-13-2012, 11:30 PM	#812
achn New Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1	Hello from Kolkata. K20D 90mm f2.8 KAF (Tamron) 1:1 macro lens 50mm f1.4 KA lens 16-45 f4.0 DA lens etc.

06-14-2012, 07:39 AM	#813
rhyan C. New Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 7	Originally posted by achn Hello from Kolkata. K20D 90mm f2.8 KAF (Tamron) 1:1 macro lens 50mm f1.4 KA lens 16-45 f4.0 DA lens etc. Hi achn, Good to hear a fellow pentaxian in kolkata, though i am not an indian but currently located in kolkata for work..i'm not a pro but a proud K-r user. Cheers.

06-16-2012, 12:05 AM	#814
H. Sapiens Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 327	I am from Denmark but currently in India. I just posted elsewhere that my FA77mm seems to need service ASAP. Any advice where that could be done? I am currently in Kerala and going north. Perhaps it could be Cochin or Bangalore? Mumbai or Delhi is getting a bit far. Where do you go for service? Full story Another thing is. If any pentaxian would like to meet up for some shooting it could be fun. My plan is so go Munnar - Bangalore - Hampi - Goa - Mumbai ... and further north. Edit: Just read some posts back. Everybody is from Pune?! That is the place of the famous 'Sex Guru' isn't ... so what's the connection LOL

06-16-2012, 10:22 AM	#815
Abhir Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Pune Posts: 68	Originally posted by H. Sapiens Another thing is. If any pentaxian would like to meet up for some shooting it could be fun. My plan is so go Munnar - Bangalore - Hampi - Goa - Mumbai ... and further north. If you could add Pune to your itinerary, it indeed could be fun ! Originally posted by H. Sapiens Edit: Just read some posts back. Everybody is from Pune?! That is the place of the famous 'Sex Guru' isn't ... so what's the connection LOL Well, reason good enough to consider Pune and find out the connection yourself

06-16-2012, 10:27 AM	#816
slackercruster Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NE, USA Posts: 1,302	So many Pentaxians from India...make a photo thread for India.

06-17-2012, 05:31 AM - 1 Like	#817
adises New Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mumbai Photos: Albums Posts: 19	I recently bought a SMC Pentax 55mm F2 off eBay and there appears to be a bit of dust on the inside. Anyone know where I can get the lens disassembled and cleaned in Bangalore? Update: To answer my own question, I found a contact in one of the previous posts that was highly recommended . Have given my prime and should receive it in two to three days. Here's the gentleman's details: Mr. Thomas, Camera and lens repairs, 2nd Cross, Cambridge Layout, Ulsoor, Bangalore - 560 008 Contact between 4-6 pm only on Mon-Sat Ph: 080-25553787 Last edited by adises; 06-18-2012 at 05:15 AM. Reason: Found a solution

06-17-2012, 11:10 PM	#818
mmjoshi Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pune, India Photos: Albums Posts: 127	@vswamina, @Abhir We could certainly meet on the World Pentax day this Saturday. I stay on Senapati Bapat road, Since Abhir is also from the same area we could meet at Hotel Raviraj on Bhandarkar road. Less crowded and noisy. vswamina, you will have to travel across the city though ;-(. How about 5:30 PM. Please confirm.

06-18-2012, 07:56 AM	#819
H. Sapiens Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 327	Hey. Thanks for replies. I have a look around Cochi, where I should be in a few days from now. If no luck, I go to Bangalore. Pune is not unrealistic ... but I am not really into this guru-stuff. I will drop a note later ... if I don't drown before I get that far - it sure rains a lot where I am now and it is bitterly cold!!

06-18-2012, 10:54 PM	#820
Abhir Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Pune Posts: 68	Originally posted by slackercruster So many Pentaxians from India...make a photo thread for India. Yep...sure seems to be a worthwhile effort with a whole lot of Pentaxians from this part of the world Originally posted by adises Update: To answer my own question, I found a contact in one of the previous posts that was highly recommended . Have given my prime and should receive it in two to three days. Here's the gentleman's details: Mr. Thomas, Camera and lens repairs, 2nd Cross, Cambridge Layout, Ulsoor, Bangalore - 560 008 Contact between 4-6 pm only on Mon-Sat Ph: 080-25553787 Thanks Adises...a valuable piece of info !! Originally posted by mmjoshi @vswamina, @Abhir We could certainly meet on the World Pentax day this Saturday. I stay on Senapati Bapat road, Since Abhir is also from the same area we could meet at Hotel Raviraj on Bhandarkar road. Less crowded and noisy. vswamina, you will have to travel across the city though ;-(. How about 5:30 PM. Please confirm. Saturday evening seems a little distant possibility for me at the moment...could we reschedule it for the early morning slot...We might get the golden hour advantage as well, if the weather permits though ! Originally posted by H. Sapiens Pune is not unrealistic ... but I am not really into this guru-stuff. I will drop a note later ... if I don't drown before I get that far - it sure rains a lot where I am now and it is bitterly cold!! Sure Sapiens, you surely won't be disappointed with a visit to Pune.

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06-19-2012, 12:00 AM	#821
mmjoshi Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pune, India Photos: Albums Posts: 127	@Abhir, @vswamina Saturday morning is not feasible for me. How about Sunday morning? Looking at the weather golden hour seems unpredictable. However, we could meet for coffee say at 10:30 AM. That should be more convenient for vswamina if he wants to travel from Magarpatta. Alternately, we could meet at 9 AM on Sunday too.

06-20-2012, 01:23 AM	#822
Abhir Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Pune Posts: 68	Originally posted by mmjoshi @Abhir, @vswamina Saturday morning is not feasible for me. How about Sunday morning? Looking at the weather golden hour seems unpredictable. However, we could meet for coffee say at 10:30 AM. That should be more convenient for vswamina if he wants to travel from Magarpatta. Alternately, we could meet at 9 AM on Sunday too. Sunday over coffee seems to be a better option...a little earlier, say 8ish...?

06-20-2012, 03:04 AM	#823
mmjoshi Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pune, India Photos: Albums Posts: 127	@Abhir I go for a jog in the morning. By the time I come back and freshen up it will be 9 AM :-( Hope you can make it.

06-25-2012, 09:34 PM	#824
ajaya Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bangalore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 150	Hello all i just found few Tamron lens with Indian warranty for Pentax mount !!! http://stores.ebay.in/tkmarketingonline/_i.html?_nkw=pentax&submit=Search&_sid=1094701158

06-28-2012, 10:15 PM	#825
H. Sapiens Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 327	Sorry, but I would like to bother you fine Indians with one more question on all things Indian. I would like to buy a new 10 stop filter in replacement of one that broke (before I ever got to use it!!). It is a square type filter in 85mm - I already have the holder. I could have it sent from UK but what happens when it reach India - will it be hit with heavy taxes? And it is even likely it ever arrives - is Indian postal system reliable? It is a Hitech/Formatt filter I am looking to buy and it cost around 50 pound, so not exactly super cheap. Or am I better off looking for something in Bangalore. Where do you shop for bits and pieces? On Pune: It is definitely possible I show up sooner or later. I have some places on my to go-list around Mumbai anyway.