Kiwi Pentaxians

Transit · 04-27-2013, 08:56 PM

Thanks to Jane driving to find the train

I managed to blow out the brass dome thing on top.
Neat engine...made in Addington...

RJH · 04-27-2013, 09:29 PM

Originally posted by Class A

In the other thread you mention your interest in astro-photography. Do you know about the GPS module from Pentax that has the astrotracer feature? Brilliant use of the SR mechanism to avoid star trails.

Regarding parallel importing, bear in mind that the regular Pentax warranty is just one year as well. You could buy additional third-party warranty from the parallel importer. If you would be happy with a K-5 then T-dimension is a good place to get it from. Free shipping in case of a warranty situation. Pete (Transit) has used them.

The main advantage of the K-5 II(s) is that the AF still works in extremely low light. The regular K-5 peters out earlier and has a slight front-focusing issue in low light. The K-5 II AF could also be a bit more accurate in the very centre because it uses an f/2.8 AF area rather than an f/5.6 like the regular K-5.

I have the GPS unit and, while I haven't put a lot of effort into it, I haven't been that impressed with the astro-tracer function. Anyone managed to get it to work well?

Class A · 04-28-2013, 03:03 PM

Originally posted by zkarj

If you want to identify what's overhead check out Flightradar24.com

Wow!
Thanks for sharing!

CWyatt · 04-28-2013, 08:42 PM

Bit of a sale coming up from me. Will upload soon to the PF marketplace:
K-7 body
Pentax 31mm f/1.8 Limited
Pentax flash hotshoe cable
Metz 58 AF-2 flash for Pentax
Pentax shutter release cable
Orbis ring flash
Hoya 58mm HD protecter filter
B+W 49mm F-PRO UV MRC filter
2x Pentax DSLR batteries and chargers

Love my Pentax gear but, being largely a single lens user, have decided to move into the mirrorless fixed-lens world for my own work.
Let me know on the PF marketplace link I'll add soon if you're interested in anything.

**NZ_Ross** · 04-28-2013, 10:01 PM

Originally posted by CWyatt

Love my Pentax gear but, being largely a single lens user, have decided to move into the mirrorless fixed-lens world for my own work.
Let me know on the PF marketplace link I'll add soon if you're interested in anything.

All the very best wishes with your new camera and as you continue to develop your art

Ross

Transit · 04-29-2013, 01:33 AM

Good onya Camus

ClassA probably wants your 31

Pete

Originally posted by CWyatt

Bit of a sale coming up from me. Will upload soon to the PF marketplace:
K-7 body
Pentax 31mm f/1.8 Limited
Pentax flash hotshoe cable
Metz 58 AF-2 flash for Pentax
Pentax shutter release cable
Orbis ring flash
Hoya 58mm HD protecter filter
B+W 49mm F-PRO UV MRC filter
2x Pentax DSLR batteries and chargers

Love my Pentax gear but, being largely a single lens user, have decided to move into the mirrorless fixed-lens world for my own work.
Let me know on the PF marketplace link I'll add soon if you're interested in anything.

CWyatt · 04-29-2013, 03:10 AM

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/223257-sale-p...sh-others.html

Arpe · 04-29-2013, 02:10 PM

Wow - big decision Camus.
What system are you getting into?

cpopham · 04-29-2013, 05:28 PM

I still have a DA 21 sitting in my drawer all by itself. Bit of a shame really, it's a damn nice lens, but the interest just isn't there for selling it.

Transit · 04-29-2013, 06:28 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Arpe

Wow - big decision Camus.
What system are you getting into?

Can you people get a room please

cpopham · 04-29-2013, 07:41 PM

Originally posted by Transit

Can you people get a room please

Maybe we should start a "Kiwi Former-Pentaxians" thread

Frogfish · 04-29-2013, 08:49 PM

Originally posted by cpopham

Maybe we should start a "Kiwi Former-Pentaxians" thread

Plenty of non-Pentax forums on here to keep us former Pentax users occupied

Frogfish · 04-29-2013, 08:51 PM

Originally posted by Arpe

Wow - big decision Camus.
What system are you getting into?

Ditto - shocked, just a little. I'd be interested to know too, nosey neighbours that we are

**NZ_Ross** · 04-29-2013, 10:52 PM

Originally posted by Frogfish

Ditto - shocked, just a little. I'd be interested to know too, nosey neighbours that we are

Very logical decision for him, given his photography

Frogfish · 04-30-2013, 12:50 AM

Originally posted by NZ_Ross

Very logical decision for him, given his photography

Why Ross ? Lots of B&W, lots of street, lots of symmetry and bold colours. If we were talking very low DoF, portraits & weddings (possibly), wide angles, landscapes or even bird photography (where CaNikon rule the roost ) then yes, but I'd have though the K5II would excel for his subject matters. Or are we talking even more exotic .... *whispers Leica*

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04-27-2013, 08:56 PM	#4456
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	Thanks to Jane driving to find the train I managed to blow out the brass dome thing on top. Neat engine...made in Addington...

04-27-2013, 09:29 PM	#4457
RJH Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Otago Posts: 38	Originally posted by Class A In the other thread you mention your interest in astro-photography. Do you know about the GPS module from Pentax that has the astrotracer feature? Brilliant use of the SR mechanism to avoid star trails. Regarding parallel importing, bear in mind that the regular Pentax warranty is just one year as well. You could buy additional third-party warranty from the parallel importer. If you would be happy with a K-5 then T-dimension is a good place to get it from. Free shipping in case of a warranty situation. Pete (Transit) has used them. The main advantage of the K-5 II(s) is that the AF still works in extremely low light. The regular K-5 peters out earlier and has a slight front-focusing issue in low light. The K-5 II AF could also be a bit more accurate in the very centre because it uses an f/2.8 AF area rather than an f/5.6 like the regular K-5. I have the GPS unit and, while I haven't put a lot of effort into it, I haven't been that impressed with the astro-tracer function. Anyone managed to get it to work well?

04-28-2013, 03:03 PM	#4458
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251 Original Poster	Originally posted by zkarj If you want to identify what's overhead check out Flightradar24.com Wow! Thanks for sharing!

04-28-2013, 08:42 PM	#4459
CWyatt Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,291	Bit of a sale coming up from me. Will upload soon to the PF marketplace: K-7 body Pentax 31mm f/1.8 Limited Pentax flash hotshoe cable Metz 58 AF-2 flash for Pentax Pentax shutter release cable Orbis ring flash Hoya 58mm HD protecter filter B+W 49mm F-PRO UV MRC filter 2x Pentax DSLR batteries and chargers Love my Pentax gear but, being largely a single lens user, have decided to move into the mirrorless fixed-lens world for my own work. Let me know on the PF marketplace link I'll add soon if you're interested in anything.

04-28-2013, 10:01 PM	#4460
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by CWyatt Love my Pentax gear but, being largely a single lens user, have decided to move into the mirrorless fixed-lens world for my own work. Let me know on the PF marketplace link I'll add soon if you're interested in anything. All the very best wishes with your new camera and as you continue to develop your art Ross

04-29-2013, 01:33 AM	#4461
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	Good onya Camus ClassA probably wants your 31 Pete Originally posted by CWyatt Bit of a sale coming up from me. Will upload soon to the PF marketplace: K-7 body Pentax 31mm f/1.8 Limited Pentax flash hotshoe cable Metz 58 AF-2 flash for Pentax Pentax shutter release cable Orbis ring flash Hoya 58mm HD protecter filter B+W 49mm F-PRO UV MRC filter 2x Pentax DSLR batteries and chargers Love my Pentax gear but, being largely a single lens user, have decided to move into the mirrorless fixed-lens world for my own work. Let me know on the PF marketplace link I'll add soon if you're interested in anything.

04-29-2013, 03:10 AM	#4462
CWyatt Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,291	https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/223257-sale-p...sh-others.html

04-29-2013, 02:10 PM	#4463
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	Wow - big decision Camus. What system are you getting into?

04-29-2013, 05:28 PM	#4464
cpopham Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Auckland Posts: 553	I still have a DA 21 sitting in my drawer all by itself. Bit of a shame really, it's a damn nice lens, but the interest just isn't there for selling it.

04-29-2013, 06:28 PM - 1 Like	#4465
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	Originally posted by Arpe Wow - big decision Camus. What system are you getting into? Can you people get a room please

04-29-2013, 07:41 PM	#4466
cpopham Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Auckland Posts: 553	Originally posted by Transit Can you people get a room please Maybe we should start a "Kiwi Former-Pentaxians" thread

04-29-2013, 08:49 PM	#4467
Frogfish Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shanghai Posts: 4,490	Originally posted by cpopham Maybe we should start a "Kiwi Former-Pentaxians" thread Plenty of non-Pentax forums on here to keep us former Pentax users occupied

04-29-2013, 08:51 PM	#4468
Frogfish Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shanghai Posts: 4,490	Originally posted by Arpe Wow - big decision Camus. What system are you getting into? Ditto - shocked, just a little. I'd be interested to know too, nosey neighbours that we are

04-29-2013, 10:52 PM	#4469
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by Frogfish Ditto - shocked, just a little. I'd be interested to know too, nosey neighbours that we are Very logical decision for him, given his photography

04-30-2013, 12:50 AM	#4470
Frogfish Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shanghai Posts: 4,490	Originally posted by NZ_Ross Very logical decision for him, given his photography Why Ross ? Lots of B&W, lots of street, lots of symmetry and bold colours. If we were talking very low DoF, portraits & weddings (possibly), wide angles, landscapes or even bird photography (where CaNikon rule the roost ) then yes, but I'd have though the K5II would excel for his subject matters. Or are we talking even more exotic .... whispers Leica