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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-20-2021, 06:43 PM
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K3 DA*55
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
08-06-2010, 04:27 PM
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So while all the canikon fanboys are out spending loads of $$$ on new lenses, I'll still be haunting yard sales and pawn shops to pick up 30 year old Pentax lenses for usually under $50 that still work on DSLR...can't beat it with a stick... :D
Oh yeah, I can't remember seeing anyone with a Pentax lately, one here and there in my film days, that's about it, so I guess we are that rare.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
12-29-2019, 08:59 PM
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I only use RAW. Everything goes into Lightroom so if I need a jpg its quite easy to get it in whatever resolution you want. I've never seen any reason to use camera jpgs with my work flow.
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Forum: Repairs and Warranty Service
07-27-2018, 12:53 PM
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Yep, If the slope was the same or close merely rotating the tripod around with the shorter leg or legs facing up the hill then loosen the mount and rotate the camera around.
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Forum: Repairs and Warranty Service
07-27-2018, 11:57 AM
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Actually, at this point I don't think you need screwdrivers - what I think you need is muscle!! Yank on that front part of the lens and see if you can pull it back into alignment. Good luck.
NOTE: I do speak from some experience - I had an older zoom lens I acquired that was jammed - gave it a sharp yank and Voila - it worked!! :D
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Forum: Repairs and Warranty Service
07-27-2018, 10:50 AM
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You need a set of JIS drivers, not Philips. JIS drivers are less likely the strip the heads on the screws.
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Forum: Repairs and Warranty Service
07-27-2018, 06:12 AM
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I agree. As others have noted, it's not worth fixing, so consider it broken. You can't make it any worse, and might just get it back to operating. Try pulling a lot less gently!
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Forum: Repairs and Warranty Service
07-27-2018, 06:22 AM
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You can heat it in the sun too: aluminum expands quite a bit. Let it sit in the hot sun in 5 minutes increments, trying to unstick it at each interval. Also, I'd probably cover the lens cap with tin foil: there's no point in heating the plastic or glass.
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Forum: Repairs and Warranty Service
07-26-2018, 10:20 PM
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With shipping cost what they are I think its a "NO BRAINER" go with what you already suspect.
We have all done things that make us scratch your heads afterwords. The good thing is it was not a DA* lens 😉
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Forum: Repairs and Warranty Service
07-26-2018, 10:01 PM
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Upgrading to the 18-135 is a good idea. I had one and passed it on to my daughter who uses it as her main lens.
And, like the others Phyllis, I suspect your lens is a goner. :(
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Forum: Repairs and Warranty Service
07-26-2018, 07:50 PM
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Find a good used copy and buy it, you'll spend more than its worth getting it fixed, if it can be fixed. BTW, why were you changing the leg length to relocate the camera when you could have just rotated the camera mount on the tripod to close to the angle needed then get the tripod legs adjusted after you have it stabilized?
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Forum: Repairs and Warranty Service
07-26-2018, 09:26 PM
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Same thing happened to my wife when she was using my FA 100mm F2.8 Macro. Totally jammed the focus ring. And not repairable. Had to console myself by purchasing the D-FA 100mm F2.8 Macro WR. Larrymc is right, probably better to just find a used one. Or better yet, upgrade to the DA 18-135.
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Forum: Repairs and Warranty Service
07-26-2018, 06:39 PM
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It would probably be more economical to replace the lens rather than having it repaired. You can send it to Precision Camera for an estimate and in the meantime shop around for prices on replacements.
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