Kiwi Pentaxians

Class A · 07-25-2017, 07:14 AM

Originally posted by Clarkey

These are from a few years ago when I borrowed Panoguy's Q (liked the B&W):

I like the B&W style in these shots!
Inspirational.

**Clarkey** · 07-25-2017, 06:52 PM

Originally posted by Class A

I like the B&W style in these shots!
Inspirational.

Many thanks - it's all the camera...

Transit · 07-25-2017, 07:48 PM

yeah that bold mono rocks in the Q

awa355 · 07-26-2017, 10:46 PM

I hope the seller is not a forum member.

Hi, what is the shutter count please?
kmccurdy (201 201 positive feedback) 2:20 pm, Sun 23 Jul
A. Goes up to 1/8000 sec 4:29 pm, Mon 24 Jul

Shutter count?
gamma1 (463 463 positive feedback) 7:46 am, Mon 24 Jul
A. 1/8000 4:29 pm, Mon 24 Jul

Hi, number of shutter actuations (rather than max shutter speed) :-)
gamma1 (463 463 positive feedback) 4:57 pm, Mon 24 Jul
A. If i'm hearing you rightly there's 55. Starting at 30 sec to 1/8000 sec. 5:03 pm, Mon 24 Jul

No, it's how many times the take-a-picture button on top of the camera has been pushed. Try this: take a photo with the camera with the take-a-picture button on top. You'll know when you've done it because it'll make a kind of clicking noise, and a picture will come up on the back of the camera. Put that on your computer and go to this web site: https://www.pentaxforums.com/pages/check-shutter-count-exif.h
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gamma1 (463 463 positive feedback) 10:17 pm, Mon 24 Jul
A. Ta Daaa I think i've done it. Thanks for the link! 19,218 10:53 am, Tue 25 Jul

Cheers! :-)
gamma1 (463 463 positive feedback) 11:37 am, Tue 25 Jul

Last edited by awa355; 07-26-2017 at 10:52 PM.

MarkJerling · 07-28-2017, 05:29 PM

KP on TM. PENTAX KP + FA 50mm 1.4 | Trade Me

Class A · 07-28-2017, 07:32 PM

Originally posted by awa355

take-a-picture button

Nice and friendly instructions.

Doesn't look like the prospective buyers are any wiser now, as the seller did no appear to have shared the shutter count, did they?

**zkarj** · 07-28-2017, 10:36 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

KP on TM. PENTAX KP + FA 50mm 1.4 | Trade Me

Tempting! Although I'm not sure I want the 2.4Mpix version.

Very good shots of the front and rear lens elements!

I was just reading the PF review of the KP earlier today and have begun thinking this could be a sensible next step post K-5. More Mpix, more features, more capable (e.g. focusing, low light performance, etc), it would all enhance my existing lens lineup. I've ummed and ahhed on how to extend my super zoom range beyond the current 450mm equivalent. By my calculations, assuming sufficient resolving power in the 55-300 lens, the extra pixels over the K-5 would make it like upgrading to 540mm equivalent.

On another topic, what's a K-5 with 12,800 on the clock worth these days? I'm thinking not a lot.

**NZ_Ross** · 07-28-2017, 10:44 PM

Originally posted by zkarj

By my calculations, assuming sufficient resolving power in the 55-300 lens, the extra pixels over the K-5

One of the advantages I noticed when I upgraded from the K-5 to the K-3 was the ability to crop more, and gain more detail in the crops.

MarkJerling · 07-28-2017, 10:51 PM

Originally posted by zkarj

Tempting! Although I'm not sure I want the 2.4Mpix version.

Very good shots of the front and rear lens elements!

I was just reading the PF review of the KP earlier today and have begun thinking this could be a sensible next step post K-5. More Mpix, more features, more capable (e.g. focusing, low light performance, etc), it would all enhance my existing lens lineup. I've ummed and ahhed on how to extend my super zoom range beyond the current 450mm equivalent. By my calculations, assuming sufficient resolving power in the 55-300 lens, the extra pixels over the K-5 would make it like upgrading to 540mm equivalent.

On another topic, what's a K-5 with 12,800 on the clock worth these days? I'm thinking not a lot.

Very nice indeed. I'd very much like that lens. And the KP. But, not on the cards at the moment I'm afraid. My K-5 will just have to do for now. I won't mind a K-1. But prices remain stubbornly high on those!

85Civic · 07-28-2017, 11:15 PM

That KP is sooo tempting!! Basically new, and way cheaper then a K1

Has the price of it changed much since they came out at the start of the year, $1700 actually seems pretty reasonable.

**NZ_Ross** · 07-28-2017, 11:34 PM

Originally posted by 85Civic

That KP is sooo tempting!! Basically new, and way cheaper then a K1
Has the price of it changed much since they came out at the start of the year, $1700 actually seems pretty reasonable.

They are on special in the USA at the moment, for USD $950. So, you could land a new one here including postage, GST and customs fees for about $1,600.

85Civic · 07-29-2017, 12:16 AM

Originally posted by NZ_Ross

They are on special in the USA at the moment, for USD $950. So, you could land a new one here including postage, GST and customs fees for about $1,600.

So that works out similar just without a lens and the extras then

I wonder if they'll be doing a bigger special around Christmas / Boxing day ... I could probably wait that long since I'll be going to Canada for Christmas!! ^_^

**NZ_Ross** · 07-29-2017, 01:21 AM

Originally posted by 85Civic

I wonder if they'll be doing a bigger special around Christmas / Boxing day ... I could probably wait that long since I'll be going to Canada for Christmas!! ^_^

I would expect there will be Black Friday and Cyber Monday specials in the US again this year, and also, as you say around the holiday season. It is possible we will also see a flagship APS-C camera between now and then too. All of which mean there will be good buying opportunities in the next 6 months. On the flip side, the NZ dollar is relatively high against the US dollar at the moment, which may change dependant on our election result in a few months time.

**zkarj** · 07-29-2017, 02:21 AM

Been playing some more with the Kepcor TC today.

There have been one or two kereru swinging by for a feast of kowhai leaves most days for the last couple of weeks. Below are two photos, each with a full frame scaled down (to appreciate the reach) and a 100% crop of the area of interest (to show the quality). Both shots at f/11, ISO3200, 300mm x2. Both on a tripod with 2 sec timer for stability and through a window (directly in front of the camera). No post processing of any kind has been done. Oh and both were manual focus, seeing as the 55-300 really doesn't like the TC when it comes to auto-focus.

In the first shot the bird is about 18m away. In the second about 7m.

Class A · 07-29-2017, 05:23 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by zkarj

By my calculations, assuming sufficient resolving power in the 55-300 lens, the extra pixels over the K-5 would make it like upgrading to 540mm equivalent.

If you mean "equivalent" to mean "FF equivalent" then yes (roughly).

Without using "FF money", the increase provided by the extra MP just results in "366mm" at the long end (instead of "300mm").

07-25-2017, 07:48 PM	#13683
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	yeah that bold mono rocks in the Q Last edited by Transit; 07-25-2017 at 07:54 PM.

07-29-2017, 02:21 AM	#13694
zkarj Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wellington Posts: 1,290	Been playing some more with the Kepcor TC today. There have been one or two kereru swinging by for a feast of kowhai leaves most days for the last couple of weeks. Below are two photos, each with a full frame scaled down (to appreciate the reach) and a 100% crop of the area of interest (to show the quality). Both shots at f/11, ISO3200, 300mm x2. Both on a tripod with 2 sec timer for stability and through a window (directly in front of the camera). No post processing of any kind has been done. Oh and both were manual focus, seeing as the 55-300 really doesn't like the TC when it comes to auto-focus. In the first shot the bird is about 18m away. In the second about 7m. Attached Images

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07-25-2017, 07:14 AM	#13681
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251 Original Poster	Originally posted by Clarkey These are from a few years ago when I borrowed Panoguy's Q (liked the B&W): I like the B&W style in these shots! Inspirational.

07-25-2017, 06:52 PM	#13682
Clarkey Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brampton, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,456	Originally posted by Class A I like the B&W style in these shots! Inspirational. Many thanks - it's all the camera...

07-26-2017, 10:46 PM	#13684
awa355 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 331	I hope the seller is not a forum member. Hi, what is the shutter count please? kmccurdy (201 201 positive feedback) 2:20 pm, Sun 23 Jul A. Goes up to 1/8000 sec 4:29 pm, Mon 24 Jul Shutter count? gamma1 (463 463 positive feedback) 7:46 am, Mon 24 Jul A. 1/8000 4:29 pm, Mon 24 Jul Hi, number of shutter actuations (rather than max shutter speed) :-) gamma1 (463 463 positive feedback) 4:57 pm, Mon 24 Jul A. If i'm hearing you rightly there's 55. Starting at 30 sec to 1/8000 sec. 5:03 pm, Mon 24 Jul No, it's how many times the take-a-picture button on top of the camera has been pushed. Try this: take a photo with the camera with the take-a-picture button on top. You'll know when you've done it because it'll make a kind of clicking noise, and a picture will come up on the back of the camera. Put that on your computer and go to this web site: https://www.pentaxforums.com/pages/check-shutter-count-exif.h tml gamma1 (463 463 positive feedback) 10:17 pm, Mon 24 Jul A. Ta Daaa I think i've done it. Thanks for the link! 19,218 10:53 am, Tue 25 Jul Cheers! :-) gamma1 (463 463 positive feedback) 11:37 am, Tue 25 Jul Last edited by awa355; 07-26-2017 at 10:52 PM.

07-28-2017, 05:29 PM	#13685
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,402	KP on TM. PENTAX KP + FA 50mm 1.4 \| Trade Me

07-28-2017, 07:32 PM	#13686
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251 Original Poster	Originally posted by awa355 take-a-picture button Nice and friendly instructions. Doesn't look like the prospective buyers are any wiser now, as the seller did no appear to have shared the shutter count, did they?

07-28-2017, 10:36 PM	#13687
zkarj Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wellington Posts: 1,290	Originally posted by MarkJerling KP on TM. PENTAX KP + FA 50mm 1.4 \| Trade Me Tempting! Although I'm not sure I want the 2.4Mpix version. Very good shots of the front and rear lens elements! I was just reading the PF review of the KP earlier today and have begun thinking this could be a sensible next step post K-5. More Mpix, more features, more capable (e.g. focusing, low light performance, etc), it would all enhance my existing lens lineup. I've ummed and ahhed on how to extend my super zoom range beyond the current 450mm equivalent. By my calculations, assuming sufficient resolving power in the 55-300 lens, the extra pixels over the K-5 would make it like upgrading to 540mm equivalent. On another topic, what's a K-5 with 12,800 on the clock worth these days? I'm thinking not a lot.

07-28-2017, 10:44 PM	#13688
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by zkarj By my calculations, assuming sufficient resolving power in the 55-300 lens, the extra pixels over the K-5 One of the advantages I noticed when I upgraded from the K-5 to the K-3 was the ability to crop more, and gain more detail in the crops.

07-28-2017, 10:51 PM	#13689
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,402	Originally posted by zkarj Tempting! Although I'm not sure I want the 2.4Mpix version. Very good shots of the front and rear lens elements! I was just reading the PF review of the KP earlier today and have begun thinking this could be a sensible next step post K-5. More Mpix, more features, more capable (e.g. focusing, low light performance, etc), it would all enhance my existing lens lineup. I've ummed and ahhed on how to extend my super zoom range beyond the current 450mm equivalent. By my calculations, assuming sufficient resolving power in the 55-300 lens, the extra pixels over the K-5 would make it like upgrading to 540mm equivalent. On another topic, what's a K-5 with 12,800 on the clock worth these days? I'm thinking not a lot. Very nice indeed. I'd very much like that lens. And the KP. But, not on the cards at the moment I'm afraid. My K-5 will just have to do for now. I won't mind a K-1. But prices remain stubbornly high on those!

07-28-2017, 11:15 PM	#13690
85Civic Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Whangaparaoa Photos: Gallery Posts: 233	That KP is sooo tempting!! Basically new, and way cheaper then a K1 Has the price of it changed much since they came out at the start of the year, $1700 actually seems pretty reasonable.

07-28-2017, 11:34 PM	#13691
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by 85Civic That KP is sooo tempting!! Basically new, and way cheaper then a K1 Has the price of it changed much since they came out at the start of the year, $1700 actually seems pretty reasonable. They are on special in the USA at the moment, for USD $950. So, you could land a new one here including postage, GST and customs fees for about $1,600.

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07-29-2017, 12:16 AM	#13692
85Civic Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Whangaparaoa Photos: Gallery Posts: 233	Originally posted by NZ_Ross They are on special in the USA at the moment, for USD $950. So, you could land a new one here including postage, GST and customs fees for about $1,600. So that works out similar just without a lens and the extras then I wonder if they'll be doing a bigger special around Christmas / Boxing day ... I could probably wait that long since I'll be going to Canada for Christmas!! ^_^

07-29-2017, 01:21 AM	#13693
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by 85Civic I wonder if they'll be doing a bigger special around Christmas / Boxing day ... I could probably wait that long since I'll be going to Canada for Christmas!! ^_^ I would expect there will be Black Friday and Cyber Monday specials in the US again this year, and also, as you say around the holiday season. It is possible we will also see a flagship APS-C camera between now and then too. All of which mean there will be good buying opportunities in the next 6 months. On the flip side, the NZ dollar is relatively high against the US dollar at the moment, which may change dependant on our election result in a few months time.

07-29-2017, 05:23 AM - 1 Like	#13695
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251 Original Poster	Originally posted by zkarj By my calculations, assuming sufficient resolving power in the 55-300 lens, the extra pixels over the K-5 would make it like upgrading to 540mm equivalent. If you mean "equivalent" to mean "FF equivalent" then yes (roughly). Without using "FF money", the increase provided by the extra MP just results in "366mm" at the long end (instead of "300mm").