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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
02-09-2024, 11:50 AM
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Hi All.
We've all read about the legendary ability of Pentax bodies and appropriate lenses to resist water and dust. I didn't realize that there is actually a standard to evaluate electronic equipment and its ability to resist water and dust called INGRESS. I learned, for example that Olympus equipment scores a 55 (whatever that really means). I was wondering if there are actually INGRESS scores for Pentax equipment as well. I'm sure with a little searching I can also find what those numbers standardize to, but if you have that info as well, it would be interesting.
Doug
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Forum: Repairs and Warranty Service
12-24-2023, 08:23 PM
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I am not aware of anyone in the US that will repair it.
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Forum: Repairs and Warranty Service
12-15-2023, 01:03 PM
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Hi All.
I sent my Pentax binoculars (10X43) to Precision and they sent my binoculars back with little fanfare. All I need is an eye cup for a lost one, but a good cleanup would be nice too. I purchased several 3rd party eyepieces from the likes of ebay and amazon, but no luck with a good fit. I am in the US, but will entertain sending them out of country if I can get assurances they can repair them. Any suggestions?
Thank you for your help.
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Forum: Sold Items
10-13-2023, 06:41 PM
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I *may* have a damaged one. If you still need it, I can dig in my bin for you.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
09-20-2023, 07:41 AM
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As an owner of somewhere upwards of 40 lenses (K mount and M42) I only have two of the lenses you noted the 150-450 and 15-30. I thought about this question to see how I would answer it. As a serious nature photographer mostly my needs change with the subject pretty broadly. I may actually take two or three macros into the field one day and one of several telephotos for bird photos the next. If I need real reach sometimes it is a 600mm f5.6 A, another day the 150-450, and if I'm traveling light maybe to 80-400 Tokina or 400mm f5.6 Sigma APO. When I am shooting lights for Christmas invariably the M42s come out because they are so much fun to use. So I guess unlike you, I don't have a favorite lens.
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As an owner of somewhere upwards of 40 lenses (K mount and M42) I only have two of the lenses you noted the 150-450 and 15-30. I thought about this question to see how I would answer it. As a serious nature photographer mostly my needs change with the subject pretty broadly. I may actually take two or three macros into the field one day and one of several telephotos for bird photos the next. If I need real reach sometimes it is a 600mm f5.6 A, another day the 150-450, and if I'm traveling light maybe to 80-400 Tokina or 400mm f5.6 Sigma APO. When I am shooting lights for Christmas invariably the M42s come out because they are so much fun to use. So I guess unlike you, I don't have a favorite lens.
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Forum: Pentax K-3 III
05-24-2023, 06:54 AM
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Okay I am finally back on-line. It is not a numbers 1 [IMG].
The camera had the 150-450 on it so I feel rather fortunate this was the only issue. The camera functions fine.
Glad to hear it is an estimate only. Will send it in.
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/members/15584-stemked/albums/11700-equipment/picture146255.jpg[/IMG]
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Try this again
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Forum: Pentax K-3 III
05-16-2023, 02:57 AM
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Sorry the WiFi is pretty bad here. I can't get a photo loaded. I suppose it must be the 'smart function' button, again it is on top of the camera lower right hand corner about 1.5 CM in diameter. It just looks like I need a new one snapped on.
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Forum: Pentax K-3 III
05-15-2023, 06:43 PM
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Sorry I don't have access to a manual until I return.
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Forum: Pentax K-3 III
05-15-2023, 05:43 PM
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On the top of the camera, on the lower right side there is a circular wheel like button. On my k1 it rotates but doesn't have a function, on the k3 I don't even think it rotates.
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Forum: Pentax K-3 III
05-15-2023, 03:56 PM
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I am currently traveling (Costa Rica) and my K3 iii got knocked over on a tripod. The camera functions fine but the little non functional know On top was lost. I went to Precision Cameras web site and I was quoted an insane $450 dollars for a repair, which is insane and highway robbery for something that seems to be only cosmetic. Is there anyway around their Monopoly blockade that I might be able to get a replacement without breaking the bank? I'd live with it, but it would be a constant reminder of a foolish accident.
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Forum: Repairs and Warranty Service
04-24-2023, 10:49 AM
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Hi All.
I hope there is someone out here who can help me. I recently lost the eyecup on my Pentax 10X43 DCF Binoculars. I contacted Richo but just got a list of stores that generally sells Pentax equipment. I have searched B&Hs, Roberts, and Adorama pages without success so would appreciate any info anyone might have to obtain a replacement.
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Forum: Vintage Cameras and Equipment
04-15-2023, 12:30 PM
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Hi All.
I know this exists. The recommended batteries for Spotmatics of the correct voltage are too small for the body and I recall hearing there is an adapter of sorts that you can use with the smaller battery. Does anyone know where I can pick one up?
Thanks!
Doug
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Forum: Photographic Technique
04-15-2023, 12:30 PM
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This is all great advice. Thanks a million!
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Forum: Photographic Technique
04-13-2023, 01:03 PM
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So in context. I will be in Costa Rica (my third time) and my favorite subjects are frogs. Previously doing macro I have shot like f11 to f16 to get as much in focus as possible, but it would be nice to get more of my subject in focus through focus stacking. I really wish Pentax had this built into our lens/body choices, but short that I'd like to use focus stacking with the software out there.
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Forum: Photographic Technique
04-13-2023, 07:37 AM
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Hello All.
Anyone here do any stacking for macro? I'd like to hear from you want software and equipment you are using (lenses, rails, etc.)
Thanks!
Doug
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Forum: Photographic Technique
04-07-2023, 12:35 PM
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Hi All.
On all my other Pentax cameras I have been careful to switch off the Image Stabolizing feature when the camera is on a tripod (K3 M1, K5ii, K1) but on the K3 Mark 3 you have the options "Auto", "Off", and "Panning". I'm a bit confused. So if you are off tripod I suppose "Auto" is the best option, but if you ARE shooting from a tripod should you still be careful to NOT have the IS turned on? Or does it not matter?
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-05-2023, 05:15 PM
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Funny, I ALSO bought a 24mm FA from Roberts! (mine has a small dent), and I have a K1. I just repeated your image. I would say you are right, at the edges it is not super sharp. It is very sharp across most of the field though.
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Forum: Pentax K-3 III
04-04-2023, 08:21 AM
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Loosk fantastic! Thanks!
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I did get one of these and the problem was it blocked the battery door, not ideal
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Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing
04-04-2023, 08:20 AM
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I was trying to get Uranus and it was very dim. Since I was using a manually focused lens (600mm f5.6 A) critical focusing is what I need.
Thanks for the suggestions.
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Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing
03-31-2023, 06:09 PM
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Hi All.
I have been trying to manually nail my focus of planets with a 600mm f5.6 A +1.4X_L TC on the K3 M3 and simply find the screen too small to focus on planets, so I'd like to use my Android phone as an external monitor. I have found good APPs to view photos once I've taken them but, but not APPs to view the images live. (Sorry, I am not particularly adept finding good APPs. Any recommendations?
Thanks!
Doug
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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
03-03-2023, 06:22 AM
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Hi All.
I am always looking for better macro flash options. I have a pretty decent diffuser system with a 360 flash, but I was thinking more of a non-ring light multi-flash system, something that I can get the light more out in front of the lens. I am going to be using this for Costa Rica so I need a system that maybe will allow me get amphibians in sito It would e nice also if the system can crunch down a bit for travel.
I appreciate your suggestions.
Doug
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
02-14-2023, 01:34 PM
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I looked through it and it looks clean, nothing on the front elements and noting in the rear elements
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I am shooting it on the K3 III
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
02-12-2023, 05:34 PM
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The ability to automatically stack the objects in focus for macro sounds really cool. You CAN do it with software, but it would be a huge time saver to have that processed in camera. One day, but I'll wait. I do a lot of macro though so it is worth considering.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
02-12-2023, 04:51 PM
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Sure
Outside no tripod
Inside with tripod
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