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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
04-10-2020, 02:50 PM
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One of the best old portrait lenses IMHO is the m42 85mm 1.8. Optically the same as the K, can be had for <$200. Stellar lens even on full frame (if you go that way later).
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Forum: Sold Items
04-19-2019, 09:34 PM
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I have this lens in silver and it's not only awesome but beautiful. Bumping for the OP.
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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
02-11-2019, 10:00 PM
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The wirecutter offers recent reviews of binoculars and has some recommendations.
I bought some Pentax binoculars based on reviews and they are absolutely top notch. There are reviews of them online at binocular sites comparing them to binoculars costing thousands more (aka Swarovskis).
I would go for a higher magnification (10 or 12x) if doing it again - but I like using it for wildlife as in yellowstone/yosemite, etc.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
10-21-2018, 09:16 PM
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It is difficult to get a unique shot at this spot - and yet you did. Striking image - congrats!
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
08-17-2017, 08:30 PM
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
08-17-2017, 08:22 PM
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We were fortunate enough to get to San Ignacio Bay in 2016 and see some whales. Unforgettable experiences.
Not an easy place to get to but totally worth it.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
01-13-2017, 01:18 PM
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First, apologies for "acing up" instead of acting up. That's what I get for posting from my cell phone.
After a few days letting it dry up it seems to work consistently now.
We went to see elephant seals at Anno Nuevo state park in CA. So the camera did go from a ~65F car to a ~50F and raining/misting area. It worked well for the first three hours, then started giving me fits. It would focus and take a picture but the shutter wouldn't actually fire. In live view mode it would only show me a black noisy screen.
Thanks for the suggestions -- I am going to check out winter photography to see what if anything I missed.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
01-05-2017, 10:22 PM
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Please point me in a direction if this has been posted before.
This week after shooting outdoors in some mist with the k-1 and the DFA 28-105 WR I experienced something weird.
The camera gave me some very strange exposure settings and then when fired the images appear black. THten it worked again for a few frames. I thought t was all good and pulled it out again today And it is back to weird exposures and black images.
I put it on live view and all I see is noise - no image or anything.
Anyone experience something similar? Ideas?
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
08-22-2016, 10:15 PM
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Love the first shot.
The mx-5 will always be a Miata to me. I've had an NA, NB, and now a new-to-me NC (which outclasses the NB by a factor of 10 or so after driving it).
Can't wait to test an ND.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-17-2016, 08:15 AM
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Agreed. And it's easy to slip the lens into manual if I recall correctly.
It sounds like it might not be fully engaged in AF. Did you try to put it into manual and then back to AF? What happened?
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Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II
06-03-2016, 10:45 PM
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I had a Sigma 30 1.4 and sold it to get the 31mm a couple of years ago.
The Sigma 30 1.4 was a great lens -- I liked the center sharpness and the speed.
The 31mm is worthy of all the praise it gets. It's expensive no doubt. I've been very impressed with it and can't wait to try it on the K-1. I think you can search for images shot on the K-1 and with the 31mm on here from a link on the home page.
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Forum: Pentax Forums Giveaways
01-29-2016, 10:05 AM
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I had a chance to work with a famous b&w photographer last year and his greatest piece of advice to me was...
SLOW DOWN!
In this digital world we can snap so many things so fast. His advice was to try something, take a few shots and really look at them. What works? What almost works but has a defect -- a stray hair, a reflection that's not quite right. Shoot the same thing until you're happy with it if the idea/concept is working. Take your time. At the end of the day you are responsible for the shots and the look and the feel of the photos. And it's ok to start with copying someone's great idea and trying to re-create it. That's when you discover how hard it is and learn so much as well.
I'm no pro - I'm an amateur. But the shoots I went to after that I've followed his advice and my photos are getting better.
Example
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Forum: Sold Items
11-29-2014, 07:58 AM
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Bump for lowered price...
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Forum: Sold Items
11-10-2014, 09:22 PM
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Bump for an awesome little lens. I'll be posting my Sigma 30mm 1.4 soon as well...
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
11-06-2014, 08:55 PM
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Love the image. Great job on the lighting. The shoes look juxtaposed in terms of style against the robe. Overall a nice image and one I'd be happy with if it were my own.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
11-06-2014, 08:52 PM
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I have both, but just recently acquired the 31mm. Love it. Simply amazing and so so sharp.
For my second prime lens, I had lucked into an SMC Tak 85mm 1.8. Except for autofocus that lens gives the 77mm a heck of a run for the money. I like the 77mm a lot; but that 85mm is pretty special in my book too.
Right now, I prefer the 31mm. But I love both.
Brad
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Forum: Sold Items
10-15-2014, 08:40 PM
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Forum: Sold Items
10-12-2014, 01:20 PM
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PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing
Item for Sale
Pentax Kiron 28mm f2
Asking Price
$100.00 USD
Item Location
CA (United States)
Item Description
For sale: A Kiron 28mm F/2 in k mount.
The lens is in excellent condition, with front and rear caps. The glass is clear and free of dust or scratches, the aperture is snappy and the exterior is in great condition with no scuffs or scratches. The lens is in mint or near-mint condition.
Rated "Very Good" according to http://www.jcolwell.ca/_SPLOSdb/SPLOSdb-2004-09-31.pdf
Rated as a 8.86 by PentaxForums
PM if interested.
Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
No
Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling
Item Condition (Key)
Used
Excellent
Shipping Destinations
United States
Shipping Charge
$15
Shipping Services
USPS, UPS Ground
Accepted Payment Types
PayPal
Return Policy & Additional Details
14 day return - buyer to pay shipping costs
Please send me a private message if interested in the item!
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Forum: Pentax K-3 Photo Contest
05-26-2014, 08:39 PM
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It is difficult to get an original image in Yosemite.
I like this shot because of the low cloud cover and the contrast with the sun shining off the granite near Yosemite falls. I got lucky to see the whole falls through a break in the clouds. Shot in 2011 on a trip with friends to Yosemite.
Cheers, and good luck to all who entered.
Brad
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Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II
01-28-2012, 11:00 PM
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Mine came off in December. Purchased in September 2011.
Sent first week of Jan to get repaired and got it back two weeks later.
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Forum: Sold Items
11-03-2011, 08:34 PM
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Bump again for lowered price....
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Forum: Sold Items
10-22-2011, 10:41 AM
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Forum: Sold Items
10-18-2011, 06:08 PM
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Forum: Sold Items
10-16-2011, 02:06 PM
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PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing
Item for Sale
Pentax K7 body with box and accys
Asking Price
$550
Item Location
Orange County, CA (United States)
Item Description
Selling my K7 in excellent condition. It was purchased new November 2009 and has just under 5k clicks on the shutter according to myshuttercount.com
Includes original camera strap, battery, charger, software and manual. Has a screen protector installed on the 3" LCD.
Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
Yes
Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling
Item Condition (Key)
Used
Excellent
Shipping Destinations
Worldwide
Shipping Charge
UPS - buyer pays
Shipping Services
UPS
Accepted Payment Types
PayPal
Return Policy & Additional Details
Returns good for 7 days. Buyer pays shipping and paypal fees.
Will only ship via UPS so we can track the package. For your protection and mine, will only ship to the address on your paypal account.
Please send me a private message if interested in the item!
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
10-23-2009, 09:37 PM
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Got mine today and I was very pleased. Like another poster - a little surprised there was not more protecting the lenses. But hey, for the price I paid I am quite happy :D
Working test shots now
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