Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
02-06-2015, 10:03 AM
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FF is a luxury for me. Everything about it is more expensive. It would be nice to mount my 31, 77, and 100 macro on it, that's for sure.
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
02-04-2015, 03:10 PM
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Let's pray that's it's competitive with Canikon's ultrasonic ring motors.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-02-2015, 06:03 AM
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My copy of the 17-70 had wicked lens creep.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
12-16-2014, 08:22 AM
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Why on earth are those caps not madd available? It's been this way for as long as I can remember.
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Forum: General Photography
12-13-2014, 06:27 PM
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The K-01 is most certainly form over function. And I happen to like that camera.
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Forum: General Photography
12-13-2014, 05:41 PM
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If I could give Winder +1 via tapatalk I would. He nailed it from A to Z.
Pentax didn't need the K-S1. There are at least a half dozen products or upgrades that could been realized instead. Things like leaf-shutter lenses for the 645, ring motors to replace SDM, DC-powered lit zooms. The list goes on.
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Forum: General Photography
12-11-2014, 05:57 PM
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How does the K-S1 push the envelope? I don't see it. All they did was move some buttons around, reduce ergonomics and add gimmicky lights.
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Forum: General Photography
12-11-2014, 04:56 PM
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They're not consistent and it may be hurting the brand. Many of us think that Pentax needs to stick with a concept and run with it.
The K-S1 is a major deviation from what they have been doing. The K500, K50, K3 lineup was terrific and offered something the competition didn't have. There's really no reason for the K-S1 to exist, honestly. The R&D costs associated with it could have been spent on upgrading the kit zooms to DC motors or something.
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Forum: Photographic Industry and Professionals
12-11-2014, 02:32 PM
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I haven't read through the entire thread. Forgive me if someone posted something similar.
In my opinion, Pentax is going to have to stay afloat on the SLR ship. I don't see how they are going to be competitive in mirrorless with all of the competition. They're also going to need a FF SLR. I say this because the market for APS-C SLRs is going to contract. I don't see how they are going to compete in this area since mirrorless cams are less expensive to manufacturer.
I honestly am not enthusiastic for the brand's future. I wish I felt differently. I think it's going to be real tough attracting new users to the system. Forget about all of us - we're gluttons for punishment and will buy almost anything with the Pentax name on it. ---------- Post added 12-11-14 at 04:35 PM ----------
It is but... nobody (outside the Pentax community) really cared. They needed this feature with the 16MP cam. At 24MP you're not likely to encounter scenarios in which moiré is a factor.
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Forum: General Photography
12-11-2014, 06:56 AM
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They nailed it when they said, "...how can Pentax get something so right...and another so wrong?"
It's the story of our Pentax lives.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
12-09-2014, 11:40 AM
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Many of us shoot Pentax to minimize bulk and weight. The grip tends to defeat that purpose.
One thing I don't like is having to remove the grip to change the primary battery.
Having said all of that I wouldn't mind having one for telephoto stuff.
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Forum: Pentax Price Watch
12-07-2014, 07:03 AM
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If Brand Shop management didn't review all orders in which their was a BF discount... That's criminal.
Any lawyers in this group?
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Forum: Pentax Price Watch
12-06-2014, 05:42 PM
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So far, so good.
My first FA 31mm photo at f/1.8. It features my daughter, Julianne, and her new kitten. |
Forum: Pentax K-01
12-06-2014, 09:40 AM
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I'm amazed people go the KEH route for selling gear. With a little work you can do a whole lot better.
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Forum: Pentax Price Watch
12-05-2014, 06:15 PM
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Yep. I made out pretty good. It was a stragr transaction, however.
Pentax comes across as an arrogant company. And I have no idea why. Their reputation in the industry is either unknown or flat out negative.
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Forum: Pentax Price Watch
12-05-2014, 05:05 PM
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In close to 20 years of e-commerce I have never experienced a similar transaction. Got to give Pentax credit for keeping with their "be different" philosophy!
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
12-05-2014, 02:36 PM
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Comparing it to the 55mm in terms of AF is a pretty low bar. I would have been happy with 18-135 performance in this area.
The 20-40s AF isn't terrible. It just wasn't what you would expect for $999. The competition's newer glass has pretty zippy AF motors.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
12-05-2014, 12:32 PM
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I really like the 20-40 for $700. My biggest beef is lazy AF. A lot of people would overlook its optical flaws if AF was cutting-edge.
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Forum: Pentax Price Watch
12-05-2014, 08:41 AM
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I'm happy to report that my transaction is finally complete. Today I was dinged $1,299.95 which was followed by a $526.53 credit.
Not sure how this would have transpired without this thread and my follow-up. In any event, Godspeed my "Pentax web store sales" friends and don't take shit from anybody.
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Forum: Pentax Price Watch
12-05-2014, 06:28 AM
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Forum: Pentax Price Watch
12-04-2014, 06:41 PM
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Forum: Pentax Price Watch
12-04-2014, 06:17 PM
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Not good. Clean the camera's contacts and re-mount it.
I bought a defective 100mm macro once. It can happen.
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Forum: Pentax Price Watch
12-04-2014, 06:02 PM
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Got my FREE FA 31mm! Yep, I've got lens in hand and a zero balance on my credit card. I still have a $1,300 pending charge, however.
I figure by this time tomorrow my wife will be asking why I spent $2,600 for a screw-drive lens.
The saga continues... BUT I'VE GOT A LENS!
P.S.: B&H could take a packing lesson from these guys. It was DOUBLE-BOXED in addition to the factory packaging.
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Forum: Pentax Price Watch
12-04-2014, 10:46 AM
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Pentax has no option but to find another provider.
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Forum: Pentax Price Watch
12-04-2014, 09:58 AM
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Don't wait a couple of days. Call every single day at the same time.
It's unfortunate but there's no other choice with this outfit.
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