Kiwi Pentaxians

Transit · 03-22-2017, 04:51 PM

Originally posted by Arpe

But that's a sports photo - can't do that with Pentax!!

Hope you got compensated accordingly for the pic. Even the local rags have a budget for that.

I'll ask the Cricket guy who wanted to grab my sd card

---------- Post added 23rd Mar 2017 at 12:55 PM ----------

Originally posted by Arpe

But that's a sports photo - can't do that with Pentax!!

Hope you got compensated accordingly for the pic. Even the local rags have a budget for that.

managed to use the k-5iis somehow despite some movement

surprised the online link is totally blown out and munted but the newsprint one quite good
ink is cheaper than noughts and ones ?

Last edited by Transit; 03-22-2017 at 04:57 PM.

awa355 · 03-23-2017, 01:03 AM - **2 Likes**

The sky tonight, reminded me of coal embers in the fireplace. At first I didn't like the power poles in the 2nd picture, but after looking at it for a while, decided they add something to the scene.

MarkJerling · 03-23-2017, 01:11 AM

Neat shots!

Transit · 03-23-2017, 01:38 PM

nice work Awa

dust at 8 and 11

Arpe · 03-23-2017, 04:14 PM

Power poles in silhouette I usually approve of

Transit · 03-23-2017, 06:45 PM

I was glad they didn't print this one, poor kid !
My old school too lost 64 to 95 to some private outfit

The shocking PP is how I gave it to the paper, newsprint seems to suck the life out of pics.

cropped from below. I can see why the K-3 could be better but 16MPickles still seems to go a long way.

MarkJerling · 03-23-2017, 08:34 PM

Perfect timing!

awa355 · 03-23-2017, 11:59 PM

Originally posted by Transit

I was glad they didn't print this one, poor kid !
My old school too lost 64 to 95 to some private outfit

The shocking PP is how I gave it to the paper, newsprint seems to suck the life out of pics.

cropped from below. I can see why the K-3 could be better but 16MPickles still seems to go a long way.

They look okay. Re newsprint, I sent a beautiful sunrise photo into the local rag once. On the newsprint it looked absolutely terrible. I'll never do that again.
Dust,, I'm taking the camera into Snapshot tomorrow to give the sensor a wash & wax. No, I don't have the cleaning gear, wouldn't know if I'd done the job properly, and even if it means paying a few bob, I'm sure they will do a far better job than me.

Which begs a question. Should the sensor be given a periodic clean (maintenance), or do you wait till the photos look like a sand storm?

following.eric · 03-24-2017, 01:17 AM

Originally posted by awa355

Which begs a question. Should the sensor be given a periodic clean (maintenance), or do you wait till the photos look like a sand storm?

I could be wrong, but I think you can do it yourself pretty easily. I bought a proper cleaning kit off ebay for 25 bucks. Came with ten individually sealed cleaning sticks (not sure what they are called) but you can purchase for your sensor size. All you do is add a few drops to the stick and wipe the sensor one direction one time, Don't reuse the same stick twice.

I have done it twice in the last 8 months, and only did it if my lens blower didn't do the job or if I was having to do too many touch ups in post. I bet a good few pumps from the blower would do the job.

I did notice since the last cleaning a few months back I haven't had any new dust and i think that was because I never turned my camera off when I changed lenses. Apparently its statically charge and attracts dust if you do that. Since then no dust problems.

Transit · 03-24-2017, 02:47 AM - **2 Likes**

Whanganui Artists Weekend tomorrow !
Giving this old piece a run

stick a silly price on him and wait

---------- Post added 24th Mar 2017 at 10:56 PM ----------

eric has it right with the proceedure, though I'd only use ONE drop of whatsit.
nothing wrong with getting the shop to do it either

awa355 · 03-24-2017, 11:36 AM

I am waiting for a shipping price from Aussie to NZ for a 18-55 WR lens. Almost nothing available here, in my price range.

**NZ_Ross** · 03-24-2017, 11:38 AM

Originally posted by awa355

Which begs a question. Should the sensor be given a periodic clean (maintenance), or do you wait till the photos look like a sand storm?

I am fortunate that CW Services are here in Timaru. They do a lot of camera and lens repairs from all around NZ. I have found that my sensor needs a clean about once a year, and get them to do that.

following.eric · 03-24-2017, 12:39 PM

Originally posted by awa355

I am waiting for a shipping price from Aussie to NZ for a 18-55 WR lens. Almost nothing available here, in my price range.

I could sell you a red 18-55 WR kit lens. Don't really use it. But it is red and optically fine.

awa355 · 03-24-2017, 12:53 PM

Originally posted by following.eric

I could sell you a red 18-55 WR kit lens. Don't really use it. But it is red and optically fine.

I would be interested. It would go with my ferrari red k50. PM me with your price please.

**GUB** · 03-24-2017, 01:15 PM

I have recently scratched my K30 sensor with a wet swab - of course it is up in the blue sky area!!. Now have bought a static brush from Amazon amazon.com : Movo Photo MV-B100 Motorized Static-Charged Sensor Cleaning Brush with 4 Bright LED&?tag=pentaxforums-20's for DSLR's, Mirrorless Cameras & Lenses : Camera & Photo - it works a treat - will never swab my sensor again hopefully.

03-23-2017, 11:59 PM	#12923
awa355 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 331	Originally posted by Transit I was glad they didn't print this one, poor kid ! My old school too lost 64 to 95 to some private outfit The shocking PP is how I gave it to the paper, newsprint seems to suck the life out of pics. cropped from below. I can see why the K-3 could be better but 16MPickles still seems to go a long way. They look okay. Re newsprint, I sent a beautiful sunrise photo into the local rag once. On the newsprint it looked absolutely terrible. I'll never do that again. Dust,, I'm taking the camera into Snapshot tomorrow to give the sensor a wash & wax. No, I don't have the cleaning gear, wouldn't know if I'd done the job properly, and even if it means paying a few bob, I'm sure they will do a far better job than me. Which begs a question. Should the sensor be given a periodic clean (maintenance), or do you wait till the photos look like a sand storm? Last edited by awa355; 03-24-2017 at 12:07 AM.

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03-22-2017, 04:51 PM	#12916
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	Originally posted by Arpe But that's a sports photo - can't do that with Pentax!! Hope you got compensated accordingly for the pic. Even the local rags have a budget for that. I'll ask the Cricket guy who wanted to grab my sd card ---------- Post added 23rd Mar 2017 at 12:55 PM ---------- Originally posted by Arpe But that's a sports photo - can't do that with Pentax!! Hope you got compensated accordingly for the pic. Even the local rags have a budget for that. managed to use the k-5iis somehow despite some movement surprised the online link is totally blown out and munted but the newsprint one quite good ink is cheaper than noughts and ones ? Last edited by Transit; 03-22-2017 at 04:57 PM.

03-23-2017, 01:11 AM	#12918
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,402	Neat shots!

03-23-2017, 01:38 PM	#12919
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	nice work Awa dust at 8 and 11

03-23-2017, 04:14 PM	#12920
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	Power poles in silhouette I usually approve of

03-23-2017, 06:45 PM	#12921
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	I was glad they didn't print this one, poor kid ! My old school too lost 64 to 95 to some private outfit The shocking PP is how I gave it to the paper, newsprint seems to suck the life out of pics. cropped from below. I can see why the K-3 could be better but 16MPickles still seems to go a long way.

03-23-2017, 08:34 PM	#12922
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,402	Perfect timing!

03-24-2017, 01:17 AM	#12924
following.eric Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Hertford, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 319	Originally posted by awa355 Which begs a question. Should the sensor be given a periodic clean (maintenance), or do you wait till the photos look like a sand storm? I could be wrong, but I think you can do it yourself pretty easily. I bought a proper cleaning kit off ebay for 25 bucks. Came with ten individually sealed cleaning sticks (not sure what they are called) but you can purchase for your sensor size. All you do is add a few drops to the stick and wipe the sensor one direction one time, Don't reuse the same stick twice. I have done it twice in the last 8 months, and only did it if my lens blower didn't do the job or if I was having to do too many touch ups in post. I bet a good few pumps from the blower would do the job. I did notice since the last cleaning a few months back I haven't had any new dust and i think that was because I never turned my camera off when I changed lenses. Apparently its statically charge and attracts dust if you do that. Since then no dust problems.

03-24-2017, 02:47 AM - 2 Likes	#12925
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	Whanganui Artists Weekend tomorrow ! Giving this old piece a run stick a silly price on him and wait ---------- Post added 24th Mar 2017 at 10:56 PM ---------- eric has it right with the proceedure, though I'd only use ONE drop of whatsit. nothing wrong with getting the shop to do it either

03-24-2017, 11:36 AM	#12926
awa355 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 331	I am waiting for a shipping price from Aussie to NZ for a 18-55 WR lens. Almost nothing available here, in my price range.

03-24-2017, 11:38 AM	#12927
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by awa355 Which begs a question. Should the sensor be given a periodic clean (maintenance), or do you wait till the photos look like a sand storm? I am fortunate that CW Services are here in Timaru. They do a lot of camera and lens repairs from all around NZ. I have found that my sensor needs a clean about once a year, and get them to do that.

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03-24-2017, 12:39 PM	#12928
following.eric Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Hertford, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 319	Originally posted by awa355 I am waiting for a shipping price from Aussie to NZ for a 18-55 WR lens. Almost nothing available here, in my price range. I could sell you a red 18-55 WR kit lens. Don't really use it. But it is red and optically fine.

03-24-2017, 12:53 PM	#12929
awa355 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 331	Originally posted by following.eric I could sell you a red 18-55 WR kit lens. Don't really use it. But it is red and optically fine. I would be interested. It would go with my ferrari red k50. PM me with your price please.

03-24-2017, 01:15 PM	#12930
GUB Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Wanganui Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,751	I have recently scratched my K30 sensor with a wet swab - of course it is up in the blue sky area!!. Now have bought a static brush from Amazon amazon.com : Movo Photo MV-B100 Motorized Static-Charged Sensor Cleaning Brush with 4 Bright LED&?tag=pentaxforums-20's for DSLR's, Mirrorless Cameras & Lenses : Camera & Photo - it works a treat - will never swab my sensor again hopefully.