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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions 03-29-2013, 11:10 AM  
Hello from Milton Keynes, England
Posted By Alan Bird
Replies: 6
Views: 672
I'll wave out the window!

Alan
Forum: Welcomes and Introductions 03-29-2013, 02:24 AM  
Hello from Milton Keynes, England
Posted By Alan Bird
Replies: 6
Views: 672
Hi - and welcome from a Pentaxian in Furzton! (Can't be many roundabouts far away from you?)
Alan
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 11-21-2012, 01:04 AM  
K-x and PK_Tether problem?
Posted By Alan Bird
Replies: 18
Views: 2,675
Well, I'm glad it works for you! I'm still stuck with the original problem, almost identical to your original post. I've tried alkaline batteries, on the off-chance that it was an issue with the rechargeables' low voltage, but no luck. Any clues at all what cured the problem for you? You mentioned trying an alternative computer - I haven't done that though. The only think I can think of is reverting to the previous firmware before I updated it.
PKtether would seem to be an excellent concept - if only I can get it to work!
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 10-21-2012, 05:36 AM  
K-x and PK_Tether problem?
Posted By Alan Bird
Replies: 18
Views: 2,675
Aha - something else to try! I wasn't using flash at all when I had the problems, but as you say it might possibly be a battery drain effect. I'll try again in a few days using some alkalines, rather than rechargeables - perhaps the extra volts might help. I never thought that tethering might cause a battery drain.
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 09-10-2012, 12:27 AM  
K-x and PK_Tether problem?
Posted By Alan Bird
Replies: 18
Views: 2,675
I use USB 2.0, no hub, original Pentax cable shooting JPG. Haven't tried with RAW yet - will do so when I am back from holiday in a couple of weeks. Only other thing I can think of is that I use XP. Still puzzled why the first picture takes OK, subsequent ones do all sorts of wierd things!
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 09-09-2012, 05:25 AM  
K-x and PK_Tether problem?
Posted By Alan Bird
Replies: 18
Views: 2,675
Yes, I did exactly the same (but not reverted to the previous firmware though) and I have exactly the same problem - first picture OK, subsequent ones just the same mass of jumbled colours. Let us know how you get on with the new laptop.

Alan
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 08-20-2012, 02:47 PM  
K-x and PK_Tether problem?
Posted By Alan Bird
Replies: 18
Views: 2,675
Doesn't look like anyone else shares this problem then! Is it unique to the K-x?

Alan
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 08-14-2012, 01:32 AM  
K-x and PK_Tether problem?
Posted By Alan Bird
Replies: 18
Views: 2,675
My K-x does just the same, takes the first pic OK then produces a similar effect to yours. I had updated the software before trying pk tether so cannot tell if that is the reason.

Alan
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 01-03-2012, 06:56 AM  
Kx battery problems returned
Posted By Alan Bird
Replies: 19
Views: 3,578
I had the same problem with my K-x. I have a number of middle-aged NiMH cells that indicate quite a high mAH figure when tested on the charger, but the crucial thing is not the mAH but the internal resistance, which limits the amount of current you can draw at any time. Most of these older cells are twice the resistance of my new Eneloops (which are brilliant!)
Forum: Welcomes and Introductions 12-23-2011, 02:41 AM  
Hello from the UK (Northamptonshire)
Posted By Alan Bird
Replies: 7
Views: 642
Hello, and welcome from a near(ish) neighbour

Alan
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 11-03-2011, 02:25 AM  
Problème de batterie
Posted By Alan Bird
Replies: 6
Views: 2,523
I can only echo the above - same problem with battery life on my k-x, same cure of a dose of Eneloops
Forum: Welcomes and Introductions 09-26-2011, 02:47 PM  
Greetings from the Land of the Concrete Cows
Posted By Alan Bird
Replies: 13
Views: 1,163
That'd be a certain supermarket chain then, would it?
Forum: Welcomes and Introductions 09-25-2011, 10:51 AM  
Greetings from the Land of the Concrete Cows
Posted By Alan Bird
Replies: 13
Views: 1,163
Ah - but I'm WEST Bletchley (the civilised bit...):D
Forum: Welcomes and Introductions 09-25-2011, 12:43 AM  
Greetings from the Land of the Concrete Cows
Posted By Alan Bird
Replies: 13
Views: 1,163
So not in the deep south of Bletchley then??
Forum: Welcomes and Introductions 09-25-2011, 12:16 AM  
Greetings from the Land of the Concrete Cows
Posted By Alan Bird
Replies: 13
Views: 1,163
Greetings from another resident of the brave new city! Welcome!

Alan
Forum: Post Your Photos! 07-30-2011, 02:15 PM  
Machinery Battleship sunset
Posted By Alan Bird
Replies: 14
Views: 1,951
Really dramatic!
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 06-08-2011, 12:50 AM  
Software installs then does nothing
Posted By Alan Bird
Replies: 10
Views: 2,330
Just found this out the hard way! What a brilliant piece of software design! Thanks for the tip.
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 06-07-2011, 12:59 AM  
Software installs then does nothing
Posted By Alan Bird
Replies: 10
Views: 2,330
Thanks for this information, all. I've had the same problems with this software since I got my K-x a year ago and tried everything I could think of - uninstall, reboot, registry clean etc. I've now renamed the checkinfo.ini file and all is well!

Thanks guys
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 04-26-2011, 10:00 AM  
Telephoto decision:pentax 55-300 vs Tamron 70-300
Posted By Alan Bird
Replies: 36
Views: 20,667
Been following this with interest as I am making the same sort of decision - probably going for the Pentax. The DAL is a load cheaper, but how useful do folk find the quick-shift focus? Is it worth paying the extra for the DA?

Alan
Forum: Welcomes and Introductions 03-22-2011, 06:42 AM  
Hello All
Posted By Alan Bird
Replies: 9
Views: 534
I have exactly the same kit as you (bought from Curry's!), but wish the 55-300mm had been an option when I bought it, as I do quite a bit of bird and aviation shots. How do you find the Sigma?
I've also got a collection of old glass, I've got a Vivitar 28-90 with a sticky iris in pieces on the desk before me!
Forum: Welcomes and Introductions 03-20-2011, 02:25 AM  
Hello All
Posted By Alan Bird
Replies: 9
Views: 534
Not sure of any clubs in MK, I'm sure there must be but I don't have time to join one yet (roll on retirement...!) I'm actually in Bletchley, the other end to you. What kit have you got?
Forum: Welcomes and Introductions 03-18-2011, 05:05 PM  
Hello All
Posted By Alan Bird
Replies: 9
Views: 534
I even followed you with Zenith B and two MEs (which I still have - the Zenith I can use for an anchor...) Not into archery though!
Forum: Welcomes and Introductions 03-17-2011, 01:57 AM  
Hello All
Posted By Alan Bird
Replies: 9
Views: 534
Welcome - from a near neighbour to you who is also a new K-x user
Forum: General Talk 02-28-2011, 04:07 PM  
Anyone else find the Oscars annoying?
Posted By Alan Bird
Replies: 20
Views: 4,125
Why do they not just put an announcement of the winners in the press? Save a lot of time and money
Forum: Welcomes and Introductions 02-26-2011, 03:53 AM  
Hello from the Chiltern Hills, UK
Posted By Alan Bird
Replies: 4
Views: 819
Hi George,

Welcome!

I used to have a caravan in Broadway in the Cotswolds and loved shooting Red Kites and Buzzards (photographically that is!). I've now sold the caravan and bought a K-x, now looking for a longer telephoto for birds and nature stuff

Alan
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