Some Useful Pentax Resources

Adam · 10-01-2006, 11:09 AM

The Racehorse List: Pentax Lens/Camera Resources

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Pentax Lens Series Explained

On the "Racehorse List" above you'll find useful Pentax-related threads and sample photos.

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Cideway · 02-11-2007, 05:36 AM

Bojidar Dimitrov's Pentax K-Mount Equipment Page

One of the most useful references on the internet when it comes to Pentax K mount gear.

celetron · 02-12-2007, 03:29 AM

Originally posted by Mo

Pentax Users : DpreviewHotList

On the "Racehorse List" above you'll find useful Pentax-related threads and sample images.

The link is broken !!!

**ebooks4pentax** · 05-04-2007, 11:20 PM

If you own a Pentax K10D, K100D or K20D, you might want to consider these books.
Pentax K10D Everything you need to know.....and then some.
Pentax K100D Everything you need to know.....and then some.
Pentax K20D Everything you need to know.....and then some.

By: Yvon Bourque

Book Webpage: k10dbook home

Last edited by ebooks4pentax; 07-13-2008 at 01:02 PM.

kskjon · 05-05-2007, 06:29 AM

jcolwell.ca - SPLOSdb

Prices are outdated, but the rest of the info should still be valid.

carpents · 05-05-2007, 06:50 AM

Originally posted by k10dbook

If you own a Pentax K10D, you might want to consider this book.
Pentax K10D Everything you need to know.....and then some.

By: Yvon Bourque

Book Webpage: k10dbook home

Let's at least point out that it is your book, Yvon. I think this forum is a great place to advertise your book, so let's make sure we're transparent in advice threads like this one.

**rayallen** · 07-20-2007, 11:03 PM

I have looked at the website for this book but I would like someone other than the author to say that this book is worth buying. My K10D is my first DSLR and I find myself wanting to know more as I read the Pentax-provided manual. Will this book do that?

m8o · 07-20-2007, 11:29 PM

Oh, how I could have used "Pentax Lens Series Explained" (and the matrix linked to @ the bottom) a few weeks ago! Simple now that I know it tho...

Thanx for those links. they're GrrrrreaT.

**ebooks4pentax** · 08-02-2007, 09:46 PM

Originally posted by rayallen

I have looked at the website for this book but I would like someone other than the author to say that this book is worth buying. My K10D is my first DSLR and I find myself wanting to know more as I read the Pentax-provided manual. Will this book do that?

I can understand your point of view. I wrote the book because there was no other book available and I was so impressed with the K10D that I wanted everyone else to be able to enjoy it too. I was thinking mostly of level-entry to amateurs when I wrote the book. You can read some reviews at the following sites:

Pentax K10D blog: yvon bourque
OK1000 Pentax Blog: K10D
The Knight Palatine: books

Thank you very much for even considering purchasing the book.

Jonson PL · 08-03-2007, 01:41 AM

Great to see that the "Racehorse List" is back

**rayallen** · 08-03-2007, 02:51 AM

Originally posted by k10dbook

I can understand your point of view. I wrote the book because there was no other book available and I was so impressed with the K10D that I wanted everyone else to be able to enjoy it too. I was thinking mostly of level-entry to amateurs when I wrote the book.

Hi Yvon,
Thank you for the URLs to the reviews of your book. I now have a better understanding of why the book was written, what it covers and how it was made. It seems like it will provide the sort of detail that a technical person like me is after.

I will buy it but will wait until my next pay day as I have spent more than I should have this month - AG360FGZ flash, M42-K adapter, new Lowepro belt pack. I hope you understand.

gawan · 08-27-2007, 03:06 PM

There is also a book by Peter K. Burian: Magic Lantern Guides: Pentax K10D (Magic Lantern Guides) (Paperback 256 pages $13.57). See Amazon.com: Magic Lantern Guides: Pentax K10D (Magic Lantern Guides): Books: Peter K. Burian.
Wonder if anyone has read this one?

calicojack · 08-28-2007, 06:08 PM

I bought the K10 Bourque book. It is pretty basic but is helpful. I will recommend it as a K10D / book owner.
Brian
PS: The Magic Lantern book was not available when I bought Yvon's book. I have no knowledge of the quality of Magic Lantern Books.

thePiRaTE!! · 09-05-2007, 09:20 PM

I heard good things about both books and ended with the Magic Lantern book as part of my K10 purchase. I can attest to its value as a starting point for the K10D. Its basically the user manual and a basic photography course deciphered and explained with laymans terms. It served its purpose very well by me and comes recommended as such.

I hear the 'Everything...' book is coil bound though, and should suggest that this would be a better way than soft bound as the Magic Latern guide is as I found myself often switching between the book and camera quite a bit.

K.

gpaual · 10-11-2007, 07:21 AM

Thanks for the link mo....interesting

10-01-2006, 11:09 AM	#1
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Some Useful Pentax Resources The Racehorse List: Pentax Lens/Camera Resources PentaxForums.com Lens Review Database Pentax Lens Series Explained On the "Racehorse List" above you'll find useful Pentax-related threads and sample photos. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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Cideway Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 364	Bojidar Dimitrov's Pentax K-Mount Equipment Page One of the most useful references on the internet when it comes to Pentax K mount gear.

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celetron Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Greece Photos: Albums Posts: 301	Originally posted by Mo Pentax Users : DpreviewHotList On the "Racehorse List" above you'll find useful Pentax-related threads and sample images. The link is broken !!!

05-04-2007, 11:20 PM	#4
ebooks4pentax Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 464	If you own a Pentax K10D, K100D or K20D, you might want to consider these books. Pentax K10D Everything you need to know.....and then some. Pentax K100D Everything you need to know.....and then some. Pentax K20D Everything you need to know.....and then some. By: Yvon Bourque Book Webpage: k10dbook home Last edited by ebooks4pentax; 07-13-2008 at 01:02 PM.

05-05-2007, 06:29 AM	#5
kskjon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ålesund, Norway Photos: Gallery Posts: 170	jcolwell.ca - SPLOSdb Prices are outdated, but the rest of the info should still be valid.

05-05-2007, 06:50 AM	#6
carpents Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: West Chester, PA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,420	Originally posted by k10dbook If you own a Pentax K10D, you might want to consider this book. Pentax K10D Everything you need to know.....and then some. By: Yvon Bourque Book Webpage: k10dbook home Let's at least point out that it is your book, Yvon. I think this forum is a great place to advertise your book, so let's make sure we're transparent in advice threads like this one.

07-20-2007, 11:03 PM	#7
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	I have looked at the website for this book but I would like someone other than the author to say that this book is worth buying. My K10D is my first DSLR and I find myself wanting to know more as I read the Pentax-provided manual. Will this book do that?

07-20-2007, 11:29 PM	#8
m8o Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 40°-55'-44" N / 73°-24'-07" W [on LI] Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,092	Oh, how I could have used "Pentax Lens Series Explained" (and the matrix linked to @ the bottom) a few weeks ago! Simple now that I know it tho... Thanx for those links. they're GrrrrreaT.

08-02-2007, 09:46 PM	#9
ebooks4pentax Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 464	Originally posted by rayallen I have looked at the website for this book but I would like someone other than the author to say that this book is worth buying. My K10D is my first DSLR and I find myself wanting to know more as I read the Pentax-provided manual. Will this book do that? I can understand your point of view. I wrote the book because there was no other book available and I was so impressed with the K10D that I wanted everyone else to be able to enjoy it too. I was thinking mostly of level-entry to amateurs when I wrote the book. You can read some reviews at the following sites: Pentax K10D blog: yvon bourque OK1000 Pentax Blog: K10D The Knight Palatine: books Thank you very much for even considering purchasing the book.

08-03-2007, 01:41 AM	#10
Jonson PL Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Copenhagen Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,842	Great to see that the "Racehorse List" is back

08-03-2007, 02:51 AM	#11
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	Originally posted by k10dbook I can understand your point of view. I wrote the book because there was no other book available and I was so impressed with the K10D that I wanted everyone else to be able to enjoy it too. I was thinking mostly of level-entry to amateurs when I wrote the book. Hi Yvon, Thank you for the URLs to the reviews of your book. I now have a better understanding of why the book was written, what it covers and how it was made. It seems like it will provide the sort of detail that a technical person like me is after. I will buy it but will wait until my next pay day as I have spent more than I should have this month - AG360FGZ flash, M42-K adapter, new Lowepro belt pack. I hope you understand.

08-27-2007, 03:06 PM	#12
gawan Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Helsinki Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,400	There is also a book by Peter K. Burian: Magic Lantern Guides: Pentax K10D (Magic Lantern Guides) (Paperback 256 pages $13.57). See Amazon.com: Magic Lantern Guides: Pentax K10D (Magic Lantern Guides): Books: Peter K. Burian. Wonder if anyone has read this one?

08-28-2007, 06:08 PM	#13
calicojack Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island, N.Y. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,124	I bought the K10 Bourque book. It is pretty basic but is helpful. I will recommend it as a K10D / book owner. Brian PS: The Magic Lantern book was not available when I bought Yvon's book. I have no knowledge of the quality of Magic Lantern Books.

09-05-2007, 09:20 PM	#14
thePiRaTE!! Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Calgary, AB Photos: Gallery Posts: 942	I heard good things about both books and ended with the Magic Lantern book as part of my K10 purchase. I can attest to its value as a starting point for the K10D. Its basically the user manual and a basic photography course deciphered and explained with laymans terms. It served its purpose very well by me and comes recommended as such. I hear the 'Everything...' book is coil bound though, and should suggest that this would be a better way than soft bound as the Magic Latern guide is as I found myself often switching between the book and camera quite a bit. K.

10-11-2007, 07:21 AM	#15
gpaual Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: fla Photos: Gallery Posts: 375	Thanks for the link mo....interesting