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Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II
04-11-2024, 09:57 AM
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As a user of K-1 , and as owner of FA 31, K 28f /2 , K 28 f/3,5 and A 28f/2 , and looking over my archives, I can tell that my most widely used in such focal lenses have been FA 31 and both K28. In my oppinion , the A 28 f/2 isnīt really at the same league of the other three. Its only advantage is the "A" position. The best of all is of course the K 28f/2 , as regards clarity, bokeh, sharpness , colours,... everything. Of course , it is an all manual lens that performs very well on K-1 , but needs the use of the green button .
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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
04-09-2024, 07:28 AM
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Not really sure if the remote cord for Winder LX is so specific to do the job. But anyway, it seems very similar to the cord of the Winder ME II. If you search on e-bay, there are at least two adverts of such article which suggests that the remote control cord is able for both, Winder ME II and Winder LX.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-03-2024, 04:30 AM
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Yes, the lens Auto Chinon 35 f/2,8 in M42 mount has an A/M switch . Take a look :
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
02-01-2024, 12:15 PM
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Wonderful collection of advertisements of Pentax cameras and lenses. But, unfortunately thereīs nothing about the best and most advanced film AF SLR camera from Pentax, which in my oppinion is Pentax Z-1p .
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
01-25-2024, 01:34 PM
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I had the same problem on my first acquired second hand LX in 1999 . Finally the initial dent in one of the curtains evolved in a hole, and the pictures obtained have a white zone ( as a non exposed zone ) in one of the corners . I am afraid that in your LX could unfortunately happens the same.
Finally iīve sold mine very cheap in e-bay as a " for parts " item.
My actual LX, also purchased second hand in 2005 , is the last version , and the curtains are perfect. But none of them were LX Titanium.
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Forum: Pentax K-30 & K-50
12-24-2023, 10:17 AM
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Youīre right again. According to the ownerīs manual of Pentax K-3 , the wireless shot itīs only possible with Pentax flashes AF 540 ( I and II ) and AF 360 ( I and II ). Therefore, when I am using the Godox TT350 P and the K-3 , my sequence is as follows : 1.-First, set the camera built in flash in " Master " position, and at the same time set the output power of the built in flash . 2.- Set the shot to "single" ( donīt use 3sec.retard and the others , since doesnīt work ) 3.- Set in the Godox flash, the mode M and the output power desired 4.- Set in the Godox flash , in the position "slave " , the option S2.
With this method ( and a lot of trial and error ) , I am able to shot both flashes simultaneously .
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Forum: Pentax K-30 & K-50
12-23-2023, 05:38 AM
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Youīre right, channel S2 in the Godox Flash is just an optical trigger, but anyway you are able to set in the camera , the power output of the buit in flash .
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Forum: Pentax K-30 & K-50
12-22-2023, 08:39 AM
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As explained by Password 1234, the channel is set on the controller, not in the camera, and you donīt need any trigger. In fact, I own a flash Godox TT-350P and have used it as remote with both the built in flash of the K-3 and K-10D. Before use it , I have to set in the Godox flash the channnel S2. Afterwards , when you shot, both flashes ( the Godox and the built in flash of the camera ) fires simultaneously.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
12-05-2023, 02:12 PM
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K 28 f/2, K 28 f/3,5 , FA 31 ltd., A *85 f/1,4.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
11-16-2023, 12:33 PM
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From your list, I have and use K 135 f/2,5 and FA 135 f/2,8 , both with good results for landscapes , even though is not my main use of such lenses. Also , as Christian Rock mentioned, the zoom ( manual, not AF ) A 70-210 f/4 , is in my oppinion a good lens for landscapes as well as the Tamron AF 70-210 f/2,8 ,. The last one with a very good sharpness , but quite heavy lens.
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
09-24-2023, 12:18 PM
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The eyecup of my PZ-1p was broken , two ot three years ago. My solution was to use the eyecup of my Pentax K-1 ( it fits perfectly on Z-1p ) or the Magnifying eyecup O-ME53 , which also fits perfectly in Z-1p.
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Forum: Pentax K-3 III Monochrome
04-28-2023, 11:09 AM
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Excellent video, very useful and explanative. Thanks for sharing Ą
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-27-2023, 11:35 AM
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Yes, I have one of my A 28f/2 , and shall try to provide some measurements , but unfortunately donīt have the necessary equipment ( gauge ) . But try to give you approximate measures , which are :
1.- Rear part , a circle of 50 mm. of diameter where are two clamps ( one above and the other down ) that must be pressed to attach the hood in the front of the lens .
2.- Front part : Itīs like an octagon ( eight sides ) but with following restrictions : upper and down sides : 50 mm. length / right side and left side : 50 mm.length. The other four sides ( i.e. the corners of the octagon ) are not exactly straight, but with a shape similar to a circle arch.
3.- The distance between the upper and down sides is approx. 60 mm., while the one between the left and right sides of the octagon is 70 mm.
4.- The lenght of each of the 4 corners( not straight ) is ca. 17 mm.
5.- The total depth of the hood is ca. 23 mm. with a complicated shape , from the outer octagon to the rear part which has the circle with the clamps.
I think , should be better if you can provide to me your e-mail adress and I can send some pictures from above, from the back ,and from the sides , that can be more esay and comprehensive.
Regards
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-26-2023, 08:39 AM
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
03-24-2023, 12:34 PM
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One vote more for Pentax KX. While my black KX is still in perfect working order, my MX has problems with the LEDīs , therefore it needs a CLA .
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
02-27-2023, 12:59 PM
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I,ve got my Z-1p in year 1999. In my oppinion itīs was very advanced for the moment, and mine itīs still working very well. Only two things Iīdonīt like of Z-1p , the cover battery compartment ( seems very fragile ) and the type of battery used, since 2CR 5 battery is rare and expensive. However, up to now, we never had any problem with the camera.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
12-21-2022, 04:15 AM
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Wonderful shot and amazing colours. Congrats ĄĄ
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
12-18-2022, 01:11 PM
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Very nice composition , with the red clouds and the colour of the ground.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
12-18-2022, 01:09 PM
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Wonderful shot . ItÂīs the real atmosphere of a sunset in the desert.
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
12-16-2022, 10:39 AM
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From one of my homeīs window, at night , the ship in the shipyard , the pier and the surrounding industries , showed a fully set of different lights. Iīve used my K-1 mounted on a tripod and my trusty SMC K 135 f/2,5 together with the Pentax remote control F .
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Best regards/ jopenmx
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
12-12-2022, 11:19 AM
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Iīve got my Tamron 70-200 f/2,8 ( new ) 6 years ago in 2016. My copy is the old model SP AF 70-200 F 2.8 Di LD ( IF ) Macro . This model started on 2008, and production ended in 2018 according to PF . Therefore today it can be considered an old lens ,( without stabilizer and HSM among others ) , but still today in my oppinion itīs a very good lens which have used in my K-3 and K-1 , and never had a problem of dark corners. The sharpness is very good and the colours saturated and pleasant.
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
06-03-2022, 10:47 AM
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Also a little bit longer, with a 42 mm. f/1,7 ( with 7 elements ĄĄ ) but one of the best rangefinder cameras produced : Olympus 35 SP , with possibility for spot reading system for back light control.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
04-13-2022, 12:30 PM
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I have used my old AF-280 T safely with K 10D , K-3 and K-1 cameras , without problems , except for the limitations of the own flash, since the better option is to use it in the auto modes of the flash ( green and red ) or manual. Of course, the AF-280 T is not a p-TTL .
Enclosed a link where some advices about the use of the AF-280T on a Pentax K-5 are described . Among them , the better modes to fix in the camera .
Pentax AF-280T Use and Settings Suggestions – PhotographyBanzai.com |
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-11-2022, 09:57 AM
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No doubt about the quality of FA 31 ltd. as AF faster alternative . Beside this, Iīve found some reviews of the K 28 f/3,5 in the net , and two different guys have the same oppinion in comparison with different 28 mm. lenses , one from Sony , 28f/2 and other one is Distagon 28 f/2,8. According to these tests , K 28 f/3,5 outperforms the other two lenses concerning its exceptional flare resistance and CA correction. I think itīs amazing for a lens produced only for two years ( 1976 and 1977 ) Ą
https://www.apalapse.org/blog/review-pentax-k-smc-28mm-f35
Review: Pentax K SMC 28mm 1:3.5 - phillipreeve.net |
