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Forum: Sold Items
09-02-2014, 11:55 PM
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
04-03-2010, 06:30 PM
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I used to have both the K10D and K20D. They have different shutters. The 20 shutter has much shorter shutter lag. Much more responsive. It also sounds slightly quieter and much "crisper".
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Forum: Sold Items
03-13-2010, 04:42 PM
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Shipping to the UK will cost you US$64 via registered international parcel (3-10 business days).
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Forum: Sold Items
03-12-2010, 03:31 AM
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The camera is relisted for sale as the buyer has failed to pay.
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Forum: Sold Items
03-10-2010, 03:45 AM
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Forum: Sold Items
03-08-2010, 08:29 PM
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I'll also throw in a pristine Kenko L37 Super-Pro multi-coated UV filter for free.
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Forum: Sold Items
03-07-2010, 07:51 AM
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PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing
Item for Sale
SMC Pentax 135mm F2.5
Asking Price
US$290
Item Location
Sydney, Australia
Item Description
Lens in very good condition. No visible marks or scratches. Front and rear caps. Fully functioning. Smooth focus. Clean glass. Photos to follow.
Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
No
Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling
Item Condition (Key)
Used
Excellent
Shipping Destinations
Worldwide
Shipping Charge
US$10 within Australia, US$35 to US
Shipping Services
Australia Post
Accepted Payment Types
PayPal
Return Policy & Additional Details
No return except for misdescription.
Please send me a private message if interested in the item!
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Forum: Sold Items
03-07-2010, 07:31 AM
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Price now reduced to US$300.
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Forum: Sold Items
02-26-2010, 05:30 AM
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PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing
Item for Sale
(AUS) Pentax K10D Body only
Asking Price
US$300
Item Location
Sydney, Australia
Item Description
Camera in excellent condition. No visible wear or tear. Everything working fine. About 17,000 actuation. Includes original box and everything that comes with it, including body cap, battery, charger, brand new strap, manual, disc, cables, etc.
Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
Yes
Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling
Item Condition (Key)
Used
Excellent
Shipping Destinations
Worldwide
Shipping Charge
US$10.60 within Australia, US$51.50 to US
Shipping Services
Australia Post
Accepted Payment Types
PayPal
Return Policy & Additional Details
No return except in case of misdescription.
Please send me a private message if interested in the item!
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-14-2009, 04:36 PM
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In so many ways the 77 is better than the 85. The 85 is a special purpose lens built for portraits. It is not so great for landscapes. But, what the 85 can deliver, like "3D'ness", bokeh and other portrait effects, the 77 just cannot.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-14-2009, 04:25 PM
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I have the same experience, too. I suggest that you shoot some distant objects on a tripod and then do the AF adjust based on that.
In my case, the AF for near objects also seems to be OK after the adjustment, some 80 or 90% of the time. Good luck.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
08-03-2009, 05:34 AM
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My first Pentax dslr was the DS. At that time, I already had the Nikon D70. I felt the DS was better in most areas except AF. Overtime, I also got the K10 and the K20.
Looking back, I think it is (1) the rich and lively colors (in raw) (2) the quality of the Pentax lenses and (3) reasonable size and weight that have kept me with Pentax. The colors from the K20 (with some help from Silkypix) is just amazing.
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Forum: Sold Items
08-02-2009, 04:40 AM
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
06-11-2009, 10:44 PM
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First the easy steps:
1) switch off SR
2) stop the lens down to F6.7 or smaller
3) use the middle of the zoom range, like between 20-45mm
4) shoot in good light
5) always half press to pre-focus
Next:
6) read the manual if you have not already done so
7) try out the various in-camera image quality and JPEG settings, especially the contrast and sharpness
8) adjust the autofocus setting. Do a search and you will find all you need to know
9) shoot in raw files and use Pentax PhotoLab.
Finally if picture still not sharp, return or repair the camera and/or the lens. In truth, digital photography is computer PLUS photography. Not necessarily easier than film photography.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
06-07-2009, 05:48 PM
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I think it is very difficult for a consumer to test the effects of SR.
My theory is, when it is on, it will try to move the sensor to compensate for camera shakes. When it does that, it may compensate accurately, overcompensate or undercompensate. There are lots or variables, like how much and how quickly the movement, how good is the motor in moving the sensor, the shutter speed, the lens' focus length, the camera to subject distance, etc. It is very difficult to compensate accurately everytime.
When I first got my K10, I found that on pixel peeping, some pictures look blurry when SR was on. Its sort of like double vision in a small scale.
So, where I think I can manage, I turn SR off so that it doesn't add shakes of its own. At 1/30 or below, I engage SR. Between 1/30 and 1/500 I sometimes got blurry pics but I will know that's my problem. Above 1/500 is usually fine.
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Forum: Sold Items
06-07-2009, 04:59 PM
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I am sorry to say that all 3 lenses are now sold. Thank you.
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Forum: Sold Items
06-06-2009, 11:54 PM
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Thank you for all the interest. The A20 has been sold.
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Forum: Sold Items
06-06-2009, 01:08 AM
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Here are some pictures.
Regards
Chris
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Forum: Sold Items
06-05-2009, 04:00 PM
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(1) Pentax-A 20mm F2.8 manual focus lens in excellent condition. Clean glass. No dents or marks. Perfect working order. Pentax front and rear caps. Does not include filter. US$250 or AU$310.
(2) Pentax FA* 24mm F2 lens in mint to excellent condition. I am the original owner of this lens with original box and packaging. Perfect glass. Barrel in excellent condition with one or two very tiny lines on the metal finish which are only visible close up. Perfect working order. Original lens hood. Includes slim Holiopan UV filter. US$550 or AU$690.
(3) Pentax FA* 300mm F4.5 in mint to excellent condition. I am the original owner with original box and packaging. Perfect glass. Barrel in excellent condition with one or two very tiny scratch lines on the metal finish which are only visible close up. Perfect working order. Original lens hood. Includes Heliopan UV filter. US$1100 or AU$1375.
They are all top notch lenses. I have not used enough of them to justify keeping them.
Buyers to pay actual shipping cost through Australia Post.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
05-21-2009, 06:18 AM
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The test chart also gives me different results with different shooting distance. What I did instead was just shoot around town at the widest aperture for 30-40 shots and use the results for AF adjustment. Ends up with about 90% accuracy with the correct AF adjust setting.
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Forum: Sold Items
05-17-2009, 10:38 PM
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BTW, the total shutter count as at today is less than 3,000.
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Forum: Sold Items
05-17-2009, 10:37 PM
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Shipping weight 1.0 to 1.25 kg
Sea mail AU$22.25
Air mail AUS$32.25
Registered international AU$37.25
Express Post AU$54.65
Express courier AU$69.55
Regards
Chris
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Forum: Sold Items
05-15-2009, 07:39 AM
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PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing
Item for Sale
Pentax *ist DS
Asking Price
US$200
Item Description
I am disposing of some of my Pentax gears. Some of the lesser used lenses will go too.
Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
Yes
Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling
Item Condition
Used
Like New
Item Location
Sydney Australia
Shipping Charge
Buyer to pay
Shipping Services
Australia Post
Shipping Destinations
Worldwide
Accepted Payment Types
PayPal Check/Money Order
Additional Details
In perfect working order. I still have the original box and all packaging, instruction manual, etc.
Please send me a private message if interested in the item!
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