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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 05-04-2021, 06:48 PM  
How To: Convert SDM to ScrewDrive + Video
Posted By Stargeezer
Replies: 383
Views: 77,711
Yes I left the sd card door open.
Joe
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 02-08-2021, 10:49 AM  
How To: Convert SDM to ScrewDrive + Video
Posted By Stargeezer
Replies: 383
Views: 77,711
I just converted my da 300 f4 on a mac using my sons k-5.
No isssues except in textedit had to go to preferences and uncheck box "add txt extension". Then it worked fine.

On a side note. For those complaining they want to switch systems. I had two nikon afs 300 f4 af motors stop working in five years. Just sayin!

Thank you all for putting this info out there.
Joe
Forum: Photographic Industry and Professionals 08-19-2020, 11:19 AM  
Pentax K-3 II successor on September 2020
Posted By Stargeezer
Replies: 977
Views: 101,068
Thibs,That is so true!
If they don't improve autofocus to what most pentaxians believe it should be then it is not worth the huge price hike. My only Point.

That being said, I love my k-3II and the autofocus works good for me. I also have a nikon 7100 that is faster autofocus but not necessarily better.
For birds in trees and bushes the pentax usually wins.
For Bif its a toss-up which one produces the best image, but the nikon does acquire focus faster.
Joe
Forum: Photographic Industry and Professionals 08-19-2020, 08:28 AM  
Pentax K-3 II successor on September 2020
Posted By Stargeezer
Replies: 977
Views: 101,068
I remember when the K-5 came out with the biggest jump in sensor quality and was priced at $1599 body only. It took a few years before the price was low enough for me to afford.
I think that was the highest priced asp-c camera on rollout since. Does anyone know what the k-7 price was on rollout.?

If the Kaf comes out at 1800 ish I am hoping the price hike will correspond directly to the quality of autofocus and not to a lot of gimmicks that most won't use.
Though it too will probably take a few years before the price comes down enough for me to afford it.
Joe
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 07-03-2020, 09:09 AM  
DA 560 AF failure?
Posted By Stargeezer
Replies: 22
Views: 2,542
did you check the square contacts????
Joe
Forum: Pentax Price Watch 07-27-2019, 02:54 PM  
US Pentax Deal Roundup - Week of July 22, 2019
Posted By Stargeezer
Replies: 2
Views: 1,838
also sold directly from amazon @$620
Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II 07-14-2019, 12:06 PM  
trying to clean my mirror
Posted By Stargeezer
Replies: 21
Views: 2,157
Well I happen to pressurewash for a living, so I have much stronger chems then simple green..
Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II 07-13-2019, 04:14 PM  
trying to clean my mirror
Posted By Stargeezer
Replies: 21
Views: 2,157
All other suggestions are better then this one
Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II 07-13-2019, 02:41 PM  
trying to clean my mirror
Posted By Stargeezer
Replies: 21
Views: 2,157
Can't you tell I tried that already.
Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II 07-13-2019, 02:35 PM  
trying to clean my mirror
Posted By Stargeezer
Replies: 21
Views: 2,157
Ok, Thanks
Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II 07-13-2019, 01:57 PM  
trying to clean my mirror
Posted By Stargeezer
Replies: 21
Views: 2,157
Am I doing something wrong?? Very difficult:rolleyes:
Forum: Repairs and Warranty Service 10-15-2018, 05:05 PM  
FYI united electronics group Out of business
Posted By Stargeezer
Replies: 0
Views: 1,036
aka united camera, Received a call today from my warranty company. They are out of business but are going to finish repairing equipment already sent in.
Just going to take longer. Considering the fact it took them 6 months for a previous repair this is not good news.

Joe
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 07-15-2018, 08:27 AM  
The dreaded SDM failure topic - Nikon AF motor failure perspective
Posted By Stargeezer
Replies: 21
Views: 5,890
I have owned the Pentax da*300 f4 for 9 years, I never had an autofocus motor issue!!
I have owned the Nikon afs 300 f4 for 2 1/2 years and had autofocus motor issues for a year. Both bought used in mint condition and always in use.
It's all just a crap shoot!
Joe
Forum: Pentax Price Watch 07-12-2018, 03:00 AM  
Pentax KP Amazon Lightning Deal: 7/12/18 @ 2:25 PST - Price ???
Posted By Stargeezer
Replies: 27
Views: 4,031
That's a great price1
Joe
Forum: Repairs and Warranty Service 07-05-2018, 03:20 AM  
SDM contacts easily switchable?
Posted By Stargeezer
Replies: 4
Views: 1,301
uscamera.com sells them for $24 Shipped part 48200-0M291.

Joe
Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II 06-25-2018, 07:06 PM  
Pixel shift in lightroom
Posted By Stargeezer
Replies: 6
Views: 1,852
Thank you. I was using file size, but I assumed it would be tagged automatically and I was doing something wrong!
Joe
Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II 06-25-2018, 06:23 PM  
Pixel shift in lightroom
Posted By Stargeezer
Replies: 6
Views: 1,852
How can I tell which images are pixel shift.
Joe
Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II 06-25-2018, 05:21 PM  
Pixel shift in lightroom
Posted By Stargeezer
Replies: 6
Views: 1,852
What distinguishes a pixel shift image in lightroom? K-3II images.
Joe
Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion 06-21-2018, 03:40 AM  
Roberts camera and k-3 II
Posted By Stargeezer
Replies: 26
Views: 2,647
My dignity is the only thing I own of value . No matter how big or how bad a company, I always maintain that.
I meant to say Integrity. After 30 years of marriage how much dignity can I have left after explaining how much I paid for camera equipment?
Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion 06-20-2018, 06:34 PM  
Roberts camera and k-3 II
Posted By Stargeezer
Replies: 26
Views: 2,647
Of course, also made sure the flu card and battery was not a mistake.
Joe
Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion 06-20-2018, 06:22 PM  
Roberts camera and k-3 II
Posted By Stargeezer
Replies: 26
Views: 2,647
I sent a used like new camera back to Roberts camera for an exchange( it was acting a little quirky). When they shipped back my exchange there was an address mixup. They immediately emailed me and explained what happened and that as soon as ups sent it back to them they would overnight it to me. Well, I received my camera today and to my surprise there was a Flu card and an extra battery and the camera had a shutter count of 4. All I can say about their costumer service is fantastic!!!:D

Joe
Forum: Pentax Price Watch 05-10-2018, 04:43 PM  
Pentax K-3 II mint from robertscamera on Ebay for 557 with coupon
Posted By Stargeezer
Replies: 24
Views: 2,980
Nothing wrong with the k-3. If mine did not die, I would have not bought the k-3ll.
Joe
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 05-10-2018, 01:50 PM  
Strange thing with the fa 77 and k-3
Posted By Stargeezer
Replies: 2
Views: 786
Thanks, Thats an understatement. It died 21/2 years ago and I brought it back to life. It worked normal with all other lenses until the camera died permanently a couple of weeks ago.
Joe
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 05-10-2018, 01:23 PM  
Strange thing with the fa 77 and k-3
Posted By Stargeezer
Replies: 2
Views: 786
I just replaced my dead k-3 with a k3ll. My fa77 would not come close to reaching infinity focus on the k-3 but acts perfectly normal with the K3ll. Huh?? Not that I'm complaining!!!
Joe
Forum: Pentax Price Watch 05-10-2018, 12:36 PM  
Pentax K-3 II mint from robertscamera on Ebay for 557 with coupon
Posted By Stargeezer
Replies: 24
Views: 2,980
Thanks for the heads up. Missed the 15% off but ended up with a best offer price of $570. Received in mint condition with a shuttercount 860 and one piece of loose dust on the sensor.
Joe
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