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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-23-2008, 08:52 PM
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Thanks!
I guess I need to look into getting that adapter now...
--thrice
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-22-2008, 06:09 PM
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Groundloop, the part of this that is so embarassing is that I don't know what mount it is, it doesn't like look like a K mount for sure.
I'm beginning to wonder if its a Nikon F mount lens. The seller knew less about it than I do.
I'll post some pictures.
chse, the lens from you pictures has a silver ring near the base that my lens doesn't have, I hope I can make it work though because your pictures are great!
--thrice
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Forum: Sold Items
03-22-2008, 01:16 PM
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PM sent.
Clarification, a gallery from the lens.
--thrice
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-22-2008, 01:03 PM
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So I did something of questionable intelligence, not because its probably a poor lens but because I didn't really know what I was buying.
I picked up on ebay for 20 USD a Vivitar 90MM 2.8 Macro Auto, I figured I really couldn't go too wrong but now I don't know how to get it on my K10D or what I need to do to focus the darn thing.
Can anyone help me out? I feel a little silly for jumping on something that I knew so little about.
--thrice
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-12-2008, 06:53 AM
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IGilligan, I think the one I was looking at didn't have the macro collar, would this be hard to obtain? Being as I'm wanting to use it for some macro fun I think it would be important, yes? ;)
--thrice
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-12-2008, 06:50 AM
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It was actually your thread that got me looking at the Vivitar macro lenses, then I found one of the 90MMs for a decent deal and was wondering if it was worth pulling the trigger. Thanks for the response.
--thrice
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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
03-12-2008, 06:44 AM
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++ on the Acratech ultimate ballhead. It's not cheap but definitely worth it. Mates really well with my Gitzo tripod and its lighter than what you're looking at I believe.
--thrice
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-11-2008, 09:22 AM
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I know the love for the 105 Macro, what's the deal with the 90? Is it as well loved?
--thrice
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
02-29-2008, 03:31 PM
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Anyone heard when the Tamron 10-24 will be available? It was announced earlier this month and if anyone knows any rumors about when it will be on the market send them my way. I'm waiting on my UW purchase until I see how this thing works.
--thrice
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Forum: Photographic Technique
02-25-2008, 03:16 PM
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My K10D was having issues with blowing out the highlights in any automatic mode while shooting Bryce Canyon in snow two weekends ago in any automatic mode so I had to leave AV and TAV behind and learn to shoot Manual. I decided I liked the control and its definitely helping me to learn the craft.
Of course because I had to shoot manual and we were walking in out out of shadows I had to be constantly changing settings but it was a good learning experience.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
02-22-2008, 11:12 PM
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Those are nice, I've heard some negative things in the past about the Pentax and I'd never heard anyone that had the Tamron. I think at this point I'm looking at the 10-20 Sigma.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
02-21-2008, 09:23 PM
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Anyone ever use the Tamron SP AF14mm f/2.8 Aspherical? Any ideas on the price premium over the PentaxDA Fixed 14mm f/2.8 ED (IF)?
I'm looking for a UW and can't decide on what gives me the best price / performance ratio.
--thrice
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Forum: Photographic Technique
02-21-2008, 12:59 PM
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I'm rocking a Kata Bags T-214, (which is awesome, Kata)
K10D
Kit 18-55
Tamron DII 18-250
FA50 1.4
2 SanDisk Extreme III 4 Gig
2 SanDisk Ultra II 2 Gig
Bubble level
On my backpack, I have:
Gitzo Explorer 2227
Acratech Ultimate ballhead V1
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Forum: Photographic Technique
08-01-2007, 03:31 PM
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I'm going to Alaska for two weeks starting Saturday, I'll be in staying in Anchorage. Hopefully I can get some pictures of the Salmon I'm catching.
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Forum: Photographic Technique
07-27-2007, 12:07 PM
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I'm going camping, a little 4 wheeling a little fishing. My 18-250's first real outing.
How about you guys?
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Forum: Photographic Technique
07-26-2007, 01:25 PM
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Does that mean that the shoulder strap of that pack is removable or disconnects in some way?
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Forum: Photographic Technique
07-26-2007, 07:54 AM
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How does that work with a fullsize backpack? Do your shoulderstraps overlap? Are you using the entire Kata system? This seems like it would be the best of the alternatives I've seen because it allows me to use the gear that I've already invested in but I'd like to know more about the ergonomics.
Its nice to hear from another climbing Pentax user, I bought my K10D on the advice of another user of the rockclimbing.com forums.
Thanks for the many many replies.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-18-2007, 10:03 AM
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I just bought one, should have it on Friday, I'll post some pics so you can decide if it makes up for my complete lack of skill...
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
07-16-2007, 09:56 AM
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Awesome... I'm slow on a couple levels...
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
07-16-2007, 07:47 AM
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So I guess the reason no one has replied is that the links to picasa are broken...
Picasa Web Albums - Jed - Uintas will take you to the album, I guess I need to get an imageshack account or something similar, or I am doing something wrong?
Anyway if I could get some criticism on this series I'd appreciate it, I've had my K10D for about 5 months now and feel like I've improved a lot but know that I have a long way to go to respectability.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
07-13-2007, 03:08 PM
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So after all the Hiking with SLR Gear thread I thought I'd upload some of the photos I took, please help critique what I've upload, they're some of the best from the trip (I think anyway).
I had some hard time getting a focus in the low light and that ruined some my photos with better composition. All are taken with the DA 18-55, are handheld and EXIF data should be intact. If not I know without looking that I used F11 as the aperture on this series.
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Forum: Photographic Technique
07-12-2007, 06:45 AM
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You carry a toothbrush? You need to watch more survival television... ;)
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Forum: Photographic Technique
07-11-2007, 06:38 AM
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Well, the motto is: Every ounce counts...
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Forum: Photographic Technique
07-10-2007, 11:36 AM
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-09-2007, 12:10 PM
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I have an FA50/1.4 and its great when I have time to extremely manually zoom (walk closer, walk farther away) but I missed some really great wildlife shots this weekend because I couldn't walk that fast or get that close, so I'm saving for a larger zoom.
But then I'm as new as anyone to this and by no means an expert.
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