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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
04-16-2024, 04:53 PM
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Any of the 50 1.7 MFD 450mm
I understand that the 1.4 are slightly softer at maximum aperture where the 1.7 is sharper at max.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-15-2024, 07:15 PM
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The 160fc manual says P-ttl
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-15-2024, 04:05 PM
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IIRC Pentax did make a P-ttl ring flash 160fc only available used.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
04-14-2024, 04:52 PM
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Another thing to consider is do you have any filters on the front of the lenses? My personal experience is they soften my images and I no longer use them.
It might be because I haven't got the absolute best quality but I'd rather save the money for another lens😁
The above is not an absolute as I do use CP filters. I don't own any ND filters as I haven't needed any.... yet.
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Forum: Pentax K-3 III
04-13-2024, 08:37 PM
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Just tried my Kenko pz/AF 2x on my K5iis with a sigma 18-200hsm and it works up to about 80mm zoom which I think indicates that aperture is getting too dark for pdaf to work.
This seems to indicate to me that it should function with a 2.8 lens. I wonder if the optics are slightly cloudy ? Try using live view as cdaf is different to pdaf. Made a difference on my KP.
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Forum: Pentax K-3 III
04-13-2024, 12:13 AM
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Mine seems to work cdaf not pdaf on KP ?? More testing required when I have time.
1.5 works on K1, 2 has difficulty, needs good light this is on the 28-105 DFA.
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Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II
04-08-2024, 04:26 PM
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What other useful things can debug be used for?
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Forum: Repairs and Warranty Service
04-07-2024, 12:38 AM
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Quick update with patience I got one off eBay for $30aud delivered. First World problem is it says SMC when I have an HD version 😭
Now to find a cap.
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Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing
03-30-2024, 04:17 PM
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That's too atmospheric not to be included noise or not.
If only they had their iPhone with them 🤪
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
03-29-2024, 03:24 PM
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The rubber should stretch over the front, it might have got itself stuck to the barrel due to age. A fine piece of hard plastic should be able to be slipped under to loosen it up. My A135 was like that.
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Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II
03-29-2024, 03:03 PM
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Get the ebook from this forum, useful and helps support the community by helping keep the forum running 🙂
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-24-2024, 11:41 PM
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There's currently one of the 135-400 on gumtree. I have no interest in this sale.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-23-2024, 10:19 PM
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To put it politely "bummer"
I got my 150-500 HSM OS on gumtree with a K7 for $600 but that's a few years ago. Patience is the key while practicing technique and experimenting with software.
Bargains do happen.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-23-2024, 04:35 PM
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One other option is ai software for deeper cropping. Some have trial periods so you can see if the results are good enough for you.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-23-2024, 04:15 PM
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The 1.7 AF is designed to convert manual focus lenses to AF. It was made by Pentax. There's other 1.5 converters by Kenko etc that have pz/AF in their name which allows use of modern AF lenses. None of these record the change of focal length
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In Aus there's also cash converters as an option, I have purchased several bits from them and have even negotiated better prices. They currently have two Sigmas one has no photo or postage option but ask and they will help
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Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II
03-21-2024, 04:54 PM
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Wish I had come up with this answer👍
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Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II
03-18-2024, 10:29 PM
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
03-16-2024, 04:34 PM
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A notable difference is the SF1 can use AA batteries with the optional battery holder
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Forum: Pentax Full Frame
03-10-2024, 03:24 PM
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More random thoughts,
Only records sensor raw data to card no jpeg or video. So no imaging engine and associated power drain. No rear screen again power and weight saving. Develop SD card through a seperate plugin for a computer. MP of sensor will be dependent on availability.
My version of the DSuperA
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
03-09-2024, 07:23 PM
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As to the K3III being an expensive TC you would need a 2.5-3x TC to get same pixel density of image capture on the K1 and it would need to be high quality to not degrade the image. Then there's the improved AF and frame rate that a TC cannot give. There are very few instances where FF is better and there are instances where crop is better. I would suggest that for 95% of photography there is no discernible difference. Forgot to mention no loss of light either f stop remains constant.
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Forum: Pentax Full Frame
03-09-2024, 04:34 PM
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It could be an optional screen. You want it you pay extra. How it clips on and interfaces with the camera is an engineering challenge fit for the Pentax engineers.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
03-07-2024, 02:35 PM
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IIRC there's a Pentax dock but only 2 sigma lenses for Pentax that can be adjusted. I have no idea about the coding.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
03-05-2024, 04:56 PM
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Get out and about with your Pentax gear and Pentax tshirt from this site and talk with people you meet about how Pentax works for you and this wonderful forum of helpful people. Spead the user base. If everyone on the planet bought one new Pentax item then you have helped 😄
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
03-05-2024, 12:00 AM
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You can use KAF-4 lenses on the K5, they just remain at fully open aperture.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
03-04-2024, 03:41 PM
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This thread needs camera gore warning 🤢
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