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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 02-24-2024, 03:55 AM  
Looking for a medium zoom lens f2.8 to pair with K3 III for basketball photography
Posted By JohnX
Replies: 16
Views: 871
It's interesting that AF is seen as a must have for sports. Whatever did we do back in the pre-AF day?
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 02-23-2024, 02:36 AM  
Looking for a medium zoom lens f2.8 to pair with K3 III for basketball photography
Posted By JohnX
Replies: 16
Views: 871
I'd also go with the 50-135, unless you want fast AF.
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 01-20-2024, 04:51 AM  
Connecting with WiFi
Posted By JohnX
Replies: 15
Views: 611
Image Transmitter is a wholly separate piece of software from anything that comes with the camera, and you have to buy it.

It's expensive, c£200, and can be purchased from Pentax EU. You could try SRS in Watford.

It's designed for PC based remote control/studio work with various Pentax cameras.
Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories 12-19-2023, 09:39 AM  
Small camera body bag - does this exist?
Posted By JohnX
Replies: 20
Views: 1,047
Check out Tenba BYOB camera inserts
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 12-09-2023, 05:22 AM  
Upcoming Trip to Athens - What to Bring?
Posted By JohnX
Replies: 48
Views: 1,713
When I did a 6 week trip to New Zealand a few years ago, I bought a high-end bridge camera with a decent zoom range to take with me in order to ensure I was travelling as light as possible, and had no regrets.

There is plenty of good advice in this thread as to what to take centred on your existing kit, so will make no further comments regarding kit choice, but I will comment on advise in one of the posts regarding dress/act like a tourist.

Personally I would strongly advise against this. It makes you a target.

I buy strong 'bag for life' style carriers bags from local supermarkets and carry camera equipment in them, using Tenba BYOB style bags to house the actual kit, and use wrist straps for the cameras, not shoulder straps. Nothing says tourist/expensive kit more than obvious camera bags.

European cities are no longer as safe as they were, so take all the same precautions to ensure your personal safety as you would in any dodgy neighborhood back home.

Sorry if this post is a bit negative, but you're going to a lovely city to experience some amazing sights and culture. The last thing you need is be carrying kit around that will get exponentially heavier as the day goes on, and not feel/be relaxed enough to enjoy the trip.
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 10-12-2023, 02:00 AM  
Selling a lens with uncommon filter size (72mm for the 16-85), keep or sell filter?
Posted By JohnX
Replies: 12
Views: 600
You can always use a step up ring on a lens that takes a smaller filter, and either forego use of a lens hood, or buy a 72mm lens hood and accept that it won't be perfect on the smaller lens.
Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras 09-24-2023, 03:00 AM  
PZ-1/Z-1 viewfinder replacement?
Posted By JohnX
Replies: 10
Views: 663
You refer to the camera as if it's new to you. Could be you simply need to adjust the viewfinder diopter for your eyesight. The adjuster is underneath the eyecup.
Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing 09-14-2023, 11:46 AM  
I registered Pentax Image Sender for iPhone/iPad
Posted By JohnX
Replies: 10
Views: 1,143
Lenovo TB-X704F running Android 7.1.1
Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing 09-14-2023, 06:09 AM  
I registered Pentax Image Sender for iPhone/iPad
Posted By JohnX
Replies: 10
Views: 1,143
Downloaded onto my tablet, but there's an issue which I've communicated to you. App uninstalled pending solution/resolution.
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 08-06-2023, 12:27 AM  
Silver Rear Lens Caps
Posted By JohnX
Replies: 11
Views: 641
My Limiteds live in their leather bags when not in use.

Are yours on display?

Just wondering.
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 08-06-2023, 12:25 AM  
Single Point AF Woes with K3iii
Posted By JohnX
Replies: 9
Views: 919
Given you are shooting static objects, why not use manual focus?
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 07-30-2023, 09:52 AM  
Problem: Pentax k3 - no sharpness in the photo
Posted By JohnX
Replies: 33
Views: 1,945
Same lens?
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 07-03-2023, 07:27 AM  
New Lens Problem
Posted By JohnX
Replies: 9
Views: 943
It's not that good on the left, but agree much worse on the right.

I'd suggest put camera and lenses on a tripod. Find a nice brick wall. Set up the camera at 90 degrees to the wall, making sure the camera is level, take photos at various focal lengths and post back here.
Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories 06-17-2023, 01:56 PM  
Bag for small prime lenses
Posted By JohnX
Replies: 25
Views: 1,481
Take a look at the Op Tech accessory bags. I use one - the 11" I think - and it holds all by Limiteds and other lenses.
Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion 06-15-2023, 12:43 AM  
Pentax K-70/KF as a Smartphone Alternative?
Posted By JohnX
Replies: 17
Views: 1,260
Back in the film era, when digital just didn't exist, some of us took selfies. We put the camera on a tripod, composed the scene in the view finder, set the camera's timer, then walked back in front of the camera to join our family, friends or just pose in front of something special.

Oddly enough, I've found you can do this today with a digital camera with a fixed rear screen! :)
Forum: Pentax K-3 III 05-29-2023, 03:28 AM  
How can I stop my K3iii from bracketing?
Posted By JohnX
Replies: 5
Views: 886
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 05-21-2023, 05:23 AM  
Metallic(Chinese) adapter stuck on Takumar 50mm 1.4
Posted By JohnX
Replies: 11
Views: 671
It looks damaged to me. Left hand side. Any more photos, preferably square on to the lens base so we can see the camera side of the mount clearly.
Forum: General Photography 04-28-2023, 02:15 AM  
Lens test chart needed
Posted By JohnX
Replies: 13
Views: 3,366
On the UK Amazon site it's £30.25. Not sure what the £ to Euro exchange rate is, but includes free delivery.

Can't see a large letter posted from UK to Netherlands containing these charts attracting much in the way of vat or duty, especially if the contents of the envelope are just paper/card items of notional value being sent between private individuals/addresses.

If the Amazon UK price is good, know anyone here in the UK who could help?
Forum: Pentax K-3 III 04-26-2023, 03:30 AM  
K3-III and O-GPS1 annoyance
Posted By JohnX
Replies: 4
Views: 929
Camera updates time, date, gps coordinates from the phone app doesn't it, or have I got this wrong? Again, afaik, the phone doesn't need network signal, just needs to be on.
Forum: General Photography 04-02-2023, 04:38 AM  
Mysterious artifacts in one frame of sequence
Posted By JohnX
Replies: 10
Views: 684
Filter on the lens?
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 03-16-2023, 04:26 AM  
D FA 24-70 Keeps Standby Screen Lit
Posted By JohnX
Replies: 9
Views: 684
I too think the lens has a problem arising from the repair. Get whoever did the repair to sort it.
Forum: General Photography 03-16-2023, 04:18 AM  
Camera for left handed
Posted By JohnX
Replies: 17
Views: 1,291
I find the question interesting too. From time to time threads on here and similar sites have appeared seeking assistance from people with disabilities of various kinds, including being unable to use hands, arms, etc, so a forum search might help if you haven't already done it? Solutions I recall include using WiFi remote controls or a phone app with the camera mounted on a tripod or similar. Cameras with touch screen operation could be worth exploring too.
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 03-13-2023, 07:18 AM  
Sigma no longer producing lenses for Pentax K-mount
Posted By JohnX
Replies: 15
Views: 2,092
It's been the case for some time I'm afraid.

But look here; https://www.hdewcameras.co.uk/sigma-18-35mm-f18-dc-hsm--art--pentax-k-14038-p.asp, and here ; https://www.greatwesterncameras.co.uk/Sigma-18-35mm-f/18-DC-HSM-Art-Lens-Pentax-Fit
Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing 03-04-2023, 02:53 AM  
Epson ET 8550/L8180 rear feeder's edge guides don't open all the way
Posted By JohnX
Replies: 2
Views: 608
I'd say if the printer is new, i.e. straight out of the box, send it back and get it exchanged. No reason you should mess about with a repair if you don't need to.
Forum: Pentax K-3 III 02-28-2023, 06:56 AM  
Cold issues?
Posted By JohnX
Replies: 34
Views: 2,339
I'd suggest a temperature of -5 to 0 is extreme, especially for a battery powered device. Have you experienced the same camera issues in warmer conditions? The camera body may be ok down lower than -5, but battery performance drops off very quickly in low temperatures. Advice is always to keep charged batteries warm inside your coat until needed, then put into the camera, but be prepared to keep swapping the batteries over.
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