Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-15-2009, 07:03 PM
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What is the difference bwt WR and DA* lenses?
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Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing
07-12-2009, 10:18 AM
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Looking for help at archiving photos
what is the best jpeg file size to save if you have NO intention to further PP the photo?
what is the best TIFF to archive at? 16 bit versus 8 bit? what is the difference?
I will continue to search for info, while waiting for any help; thank you :)
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Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio
07-03-2009, 03:35 PM
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I got the 540 flash and it is mostly straight forward; however is there a link that has a tutorial or any helpful info on use application
thank you
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
06-25-2009, 04:31 PM
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"No. 300mm = 300mm.
Learn to use the equipment you are using rather than equipment you are not using."
Misdirected hostility :) HA!
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
06-21-2009, 01:59 PM
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The K7 sensor produces images at 1.5x focal length, right?
e.g. 300mm X 1.5 = 450mm?
thanks
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-24-2009, 12:23 PM
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check out ebay for manual 500mm f4.5 lenses, either SMC or Taks
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-23-2009, 07:11 AM
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so if i am not trusting the beep then i guess that i am eyeballing it the best i can
i have a multiplier eye cup
i am using the remote shutter release as suggested :)
i am using a sidekick setup with a 10kg capacity MH 1000 giottos head and manfrotto 055xprob sticks
it is a steady setup; i am going to fence test the DOF
i have been opening to 4.5; focus; then close down past f11
yesterday I was vfustrated; today i am in the acceptance phase and will practice more; get more very helpful tips and accept the art as it is :)
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-22-2009, 10:24 AM
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how would you adjust the focus on a k10, when it is set to mf? i do not think the k10 has af adjustment?
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-22-2009, 09:41 AM
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ty; i just learned that trick by accident :)
now i am opening up for focus then close down to an acceptable shutter speed while in green auto exposure
a little better
i need to get a friend to stand in the backyard instead of crazy moving birds and rabbits :)
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-22-2009, 09:40 AM
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f11 should be good, right???
when would use try it use anything close to f4.5; i am guessing bright light and big thing :)
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-22-2009, 09:34 AM
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i actually have a magnifier on :)
i am trying f11 but not easy to focus; i heard the katz eye throws off your EV?
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-22-2009, 08:45 AM
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hi,
i have a 500mm f4.5 I have it on a tripod with a TV of at least 500/sec; the SR is off and my aperture is f8; but i am still getting soft focus when downloaded to desktop, even though I am getting focus indicator when shooting
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any advice? is this just par for this lens? or am i missing something?
i am using a k10 now going to check with k20
i switched to the k20 and the menu asked for the focal length i put 500mm; however the k10 did not ask????
i turn ed off the k20 aND then back on but it did not ask for manual focal length ;hmmm?????
thanks
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
03-19-2009, 07:28 PM
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when will the US retailers change gears for higher prices?
i just dumped all my change jars for a DA 50-135 :)
i thought we had till apr 1st?
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Forum: Photographic Technique
03-19-2009, 03:36 PM
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i have purchased from prodigital but received the lens in its box with only a thin sheet of bubble wrapping inside a UPS plastic baggie it was for a DFA 100mm f2.8 macro for $320 total; it works fine :); i saved $$; but it was scary to see the banged up condition of the box when it arrived
I am looking for the another lens probably a DA*; it seems to be only a $100 difference bwt prodigital and B&H
is there any difference in warranties? I wondering if it it pays to invest the $100 for peace of mind that it gets delivered and safely; it seems that 2% of prodigi's orders get wacked or never sent or some other malady :)
any thoughts?
thanks
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
03-19-2009, 03:27 PM
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i am not US-centric; i merely want to prepare for higher US prices if Canada is scheduled to increase :)
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
03-19-2009, 02:33 PM
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if canada is schedule to raise prices on Apr 1st, then does that infer that US prices will also adjust higher on Apr 1st???
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
02-18-2009, 05:05 PM
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i was playing with a canon 24-70m, which also has a reverse zoom ring; is there any reason for this?
it is not a big deal at all; i am curious if there is a scientific explanation :)
it might be a financial reason coupled with IQ throughout the zoom range; any ideas?
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
02-17-2009, 03:36 PM
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is the 16-45 really that much of a jump over the kit lens?
yes; i have been searching threads and found alot of mixed reviews on good and bad copies of the 16-45; which makes me think to only buy a new copy because someone selling a used one probably had a bad copy :)
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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
02-11-2009, 11:03 PM
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I am looking for ideas on what $300 lighting kit to get for portraits
thansk
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
02-07-2009, 04:29 PM
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here is an ebay item # 130282055403
it is more than $30 but you get the original item fast
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Forum: General Talk
02-04-2009, 02:20 PM
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Hi,
I welcome any advice about website design software and web hosting services. I find iweb too primative and website tonight by godaddy too unreliable
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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
01-31-2009, 06:10 PM
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I just returned the Belkin reader from the Apple store; it did not read some of my cards
has anyone had this issue; is there a reader with no issues?
tahnks
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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
01-28-2009, 11:22 AM
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wow! that was great :)
so as long as the voltage is 7.4 there are no worries to messing up the body; whether the battery holds the charge longer is another issue
it seems the 3rd party is a better value
great post :)
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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
01-28-2009, 10:34 AM
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what is mAh?
the pentax has 1620mAh on the battery; while others have 1500 & 1800 mAh.
if 3rd party which is better?
is it better to stay away from 3rd party all together?
ty
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
01-28-2009, 09:37 AM
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does the mAhs make any difference?
the kit battery is 1620 mAh while others are 1500 mAh or 1700 mAh in terms of capacity, and what is capacity on a battery?
any difference?
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