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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-10-2010, 04:34 AM
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Hi all, hope someone can help me here, I have recently purchased a Tamron 18-250 lens second hand, but it came without a lens hood, I have ordered one from Jessops in the UK but after 3 whole months they are still waiting for delivery of this item, so my question is, is there any where else i could get hold of a lens hood for this lens, I don't want a screw on type just the bayonet type, I live in the UK but I do not mind having to purchase from aboard, hope someone out there can help me.
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Forum: Photo Critique
07-04-2010, 03:04 AM
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Just done some more PP, reduced the noise with Topaz Denoize, I think this one look slightly better, any opinions?
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
07-01-2010, 04:38 PM
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Just wondering, how would they be able to know if the sensor had been touched, as long as no scractches or such good be seen?
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Forum: Photo Critique
06-29-2010, 05:04 PM
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Thanks for the advice, the shot was taken hand held, next time I will use a tripod with the settings you recommended.
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Forum: Photo Critique
06-29-2010, 04:38 AM
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Just been browsing this forum and saw a photo of the moon taking with the DAL 55-300, here's mine taking with my 55-300, cropped of course and a little PP, what do you think? I'm surprised on how this lens can capture a image like this.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
06-28-2010, 03:04 PM
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looks like the best option is to try to get hold of some plastic tweezers, thanks for your help :)
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
06-27-2010, 01:36 PM
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Come on, surely there's someone out there who know how this is done correctly.
I really hate being ignored !! (only joking....a bit !)
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
06-25-2010, 03:39 PM
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I've have already been there, but I don't want to have to purchase a new screen just to obtain the tweezers they supply. Also from they instructions it appears to me that you have to pull the clasp to release the screen, and yet I've read else where that you push down on the clasp to release the screen, so which way is the correct one?
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
06-25-2010, 10:32 AM
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Hopefully I'm posting in the right forum.
My question is this, what is the correct procedure for removing the Focusing Screen on my Pentax K-x? On what part of the latch do I clasp, and in which direction do I pull or push this latch to release the Screen? And with what tools do you use, I know people have use tweezers, which type do I need or is there another tool which is better suited for this operation.
Thanks if you can help.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
06-15-2010, 08:28 AM
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Damn shame I live in overpriced UK !! But that looks like the one I need, I will have to start searching for one like this in the uk.
BH will ship to the UK but the price then goes up to $50.60 !! Ouch
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
06-15-2010, 06:01 AM
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Thanks for the info, 2 more things, the only petal shaped hoods I have found appear to be screw mounted, will I still be able to attach a screw-on filter or my lens cap with the hood still attached?
And I know that this lens is basically the same as the pentax 18-250mm so would a Pentax bayonet fitting fit?
And if so where would one purchase one of these hoods.
Thanks
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
06-15-2010, 03:30 AM
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I have just purchased a second hand Tamron 18-250mm lens, unfortunately it came without a lens hood. Now since I don't like taking photo's without a lens hood, can any one recommend a decent lens hood for this lens. I have read that the one that normally comes with this lens is a petal shaped hood, but this can some times will cast a shadow onto the lens. I have considered a 3 stage rubber lens hood, has anyone had any experience with this type of hood and basically are they any good? Or which lens hood would you recommend?
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
05-31-2010, 12:26 PM
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I'm Loving the Raynox 150, sorry but I know it's not a dedeicated macro lens, but it sure does give some surprising results.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
05-31-2010, 11:19 AM
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For a cheap but very affective alternative to a macro lens, have you considered the Raynox 150?
I have been using this myself with the kit lens, and have been very pleased with the results.
As for a flash gun, I have been using a Metz48, which I have found to be very powerful and versatile flash unit.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
05-30-2010, 01:20 PM
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There's always one isn't there?
But I like your humour!!
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
05-25-2010, 09:40 AM
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I've too just recently just invested in this kit lenses set up, I myself started looking for more lenses, but by trail & error have decided for the time being to stick with these two lenses, for I have found these two lenses to be a fantastic start.
Both lenses if used with the correct settings produce some amazing photo's from this so called entry level camera. Why they call this an entry level camera is behind me, it is a superb camera, well capable in competing with many higher level camera's.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
05-19-2010, 06:05 PM
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On the question of image quality, which would you say produces the best quality of image?
The K-x on DxOMark has slightly better marks than the K20D, that's if I have read the information correctly. :)
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
05-19-2010, 03:14 PM
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In the UK, prices from Amazon with 18-55mm Kit lens.
K20D £700 ($1011)
K-x £460 ($664)
That's $347 difference, I know that the K20D is an older model, but what is the point in comparing a much higher priced camara to a much lower priced model?
Wouldn't it be better to compare the K20D to the K7?
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
05-19-2010, 05:13 AM
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Love the colors of the sunsets we are getting this time of the year...
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Forum: Lens Clubs
05-14-2010, 01:57 PM
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It has been mentioned that this lens is a Pentax K mount, has anyone had any experience of one with an M42 mount, or would that not make a lot of difference?
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Forum: Do-It-Yourself
05-14-2010, 08:20 AM
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Good idea, and okay if you can read back to front.
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Forum: Lens Clubs
05-14-2010, 07:33 AM
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Very impressed in the IQ of these lens, with it you've taken some lovely photo's.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
05-14-2010, 07:14 AM
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I paid just under $12.98 for a pretty good lens hood of ebay (shipped from china)
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Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing
05-07-2010, 03:25 AM
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Have you ever used windows explorer? I have turned off all the autoplay features off in Windows 7 and just use explorer.
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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
05-07-2010, 03:08 AM
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Did you mention Kata bags? I've got a Kata 445 bag and I love it, great features and comes with a lifetime guarantee.
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