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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
01-13-2013, 09:04 PM
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Hi Jon404,
Trailing shutter sync function is flash specific. Therefore, AF 330 FTZ and AF 500 FTZ (all most later models) are both capable of trailing shutter sync on a 645N, However, earlier flashes (ex. AF 400 T) are not. I'm not sure about 3rd party support for this function, but if there's a trailing shutter sync option on the flash and its made for Pentax cameras, then I would venture and say that it would work on the 645N.
I hope this helps.
Hal
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
01-02-2013, 05:43 PM
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Hi all,
The shutter speed knob fell off my 645N. I looked online, found some information on how to replace the part, ordered the part off ebay, and began taking apart the camera top cover.
So far so good, after half an hour of work, the leatherette and the top cover came off nicely, however, the screw that attaches the shutter speed knob to the electronics underneath is rusted, and I think I might have to drill out the screw to service the part.
Does anyone know what pitch this particular screw would have? I'm hoping someone here has an exploded parts list and can give me that information. Any help would be appreciated.
Otherwise, my only hope would be to take the replacement part (once it arrives) to a hardware store and start trying out screws.
Thanks,
Hal.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
11-12-2012, 01:56 PM
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Hi hooverfocus,
Montreal is amazing. I love it here. I would advise carrying something smaller and wider if you're walking around the streets (just to allow you to get close without intimidating anyone with a big piece of glass).
Be sure to try the bagels, poutine and smoked meat! Definitely walk along St. Laurent all the way from the old port to Jean Talon, and you must go to the Atwater Market and Jean Talon Market.
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Forum: Sold Items
08-19-2012, 09:56 AM
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Forum: Sold Items
08-18-2012, 01:45 PM
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Forum: Homepage & Official Pentax News
03-01-2012, 08:00 PM
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I think there's some firmware tweaking that raises the mirror when the X lenses are mounted to allow the rear element to get close to the sensor. I might be wrong, and maybe the lens has enough clearance for the mirror to slap down. I hope I'm wrong, because 1600 is a lot of money for a camera that is stuck on live view.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
12-21-2011, 11:03 AM
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Hi PANGU_yien,
I also use the 500-FTZ as an optical slave. If you have another flash unit handy, you can mount it on the camera and fire in manual. It will fire only once.
I use a *ist D, so sometimes I use the AF400TZ mounted on the camera in TTL mode. But I think this wont work with later bodies, which is keeping me from upgrading.
Hal.
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Forum: Sold Items
04-22-2011, 01:31 PM
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Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio
03-10-2011, 12:31 AM
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Thanks all,
I looked at the Metz flashes online (bhphotovideo). The 48 is discontinued, but the 50 is still there, and its within my price range. The Promaster also sounds great regarding manual control, and I'll check that out also to see which interface I'm more comfortable with.
@Mattdm - I looked at your site, its very comprehensive. Thanks for putting up all that information. I'm going to read about the Metz and the Promaster right now.
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Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio
03-09-2011, 09:49 AM
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Hi,
I'm in the market for a flash unit. Please help me make a good choice. Here is what I require from the flash.
- Has to be P-TTL and TTL compatible (not necessarily Pentax branded)
- Has to have easy and quick manual control*
*I used a canon system before coming to Pentax and had a 430EX2 flash unit. It worked in E-TTL mode and had comprehensive manual control, but it was cumbersome to change settings in Manual mode. Pushing buttons just took time. What I would like is a flash unit that offers great manual control, i.e. I'd rather not press through 4 buttons just to halve the power output. Dials and knobs for commonly changed settings would be nice.
Does such a flash exist in Pentaxland?
Thanks
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Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II
12-29-2010, 11:06 PM
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I agree. Whereas in the film world, you change the expensive body every 6-8 years (unless you're a pro who wears out a body each year), in the digital world, to take advantage of the better sensors, you change cameras every two years.
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Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II
12-29-2010, 05:26 PM
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I still do that. and I'm shooting with a *ist D right now. That's a dinosaur if there ever was one.
I wish the MP race/ ISO race/ DR race would stop. Then the companies could go back to making/refreshing their lens designs.
Hal.
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Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II
12-25-2010, 06:00 AM
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are we not mad at dpreview anymore or is this just the holiday spirit allowing their links? :P
merry christmas all!
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
12-25-2010, 05:55 AM
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
12-25-2010, 12:41 AM
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also, i should add that most photographic equipment are better than the photographers that tote them around - and this has been so for many many years. So, to save an extra twenty dollars you can also look at off branded lenses. check out old vivitars, tamrons, tokinas and sigmas in those focal lengths
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
12-25-2010, 12:37 AM
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I just checked keh.com
24mm 3.5 is available for 149
28mm 2.8 is available for 119
100mm 4 macro is availble for 133.
Typically ebay prices are a little lower, but keh and bhphoto test their used equipment, so I know more or less what I'm getting.
Go to ebay and search for these items. look also at completed auctions to see how much people have paid for these items. There are so many people on ebay that most items sell for their fair price. Sometimes an item will pass by at a lower price, but that isn't common.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
12-24-2010, 06:45 PM
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you could also check out our very own pentaxforums market place for great deals on used manual focus equipment.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
12-24-2010, 06:43 PM
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I'm guessing you're young and have good eyesight. If yes (like me), you'll enjoy the feel of the old manual focus lenses, and unlike our elder brothers/sisters, it wont hurt your eye. with enough practice you can manually focus fairly quickly (or use other techniques such as panning, focus trapping etc) to get the money shots.
Your dad's old lens is a gem. It's tack sharp and faster than the kit zoom lens by 3 1/2 stops.
Also, pick up some used manual focus 24mm, 35mm and maybe the 100mm f/4 macro. They're all available for very little on ebay, and the optics are plenty sharp.
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Forum: Sold Items
12-22-2010, 06:22 PM
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Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II
12-22-2010, 05:55 AM
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Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II
12-08-2010, 07:37 PM
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Absolutely the right reasons to choose a camera! Congratulations on your new purchase.
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
12-08-2010, 07:33 PM
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
12-08-2010, 07:30 PM
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@tuco
Nick summed up my feelings on the importance of rated shutter life pretty nicely.
...Which is why I was being facetious when I wrote "...their marketing department...". However, if pentax decided that 5% error on chosen shutter speed is unacceptable while another manufacturer decided that 7% is where they draw the line you would get different numbers, wouldn't you? My point is we (at least I) don't know how they are coming up with the magical numbers to rate the shutter life. So, we (at least I) are (am) not in a position to compare between different manufacturers claims on shutter life.
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Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II
12-08-2010, 06:32 PM
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as far as i'm concerned there will be string of Pentax k5s refurbished and available at a lower price.
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