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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
05-19-2016, 10:13 PM
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I found the link I was looking for on how to do it here: Perfect Focus Every time
I had found the instructions on Page 98 of the K-1 Manual, but my brain just couldn't figure it out.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-09-2016, 09:22 PM
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I have both the Sigma 85mm 1.4 & the 77mm. I use both of them for portraits. If I had to pick between the 2, I would stick with my Sigma. On my K1, I like the IQ better. But, that's me and I mostly use it in my small studio. However, the Sigma has taken great shots outside as well on portraits. Good luck and let us know what you decided.
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Forum: Repairs and Warranty Service
07-15-2016, 03:55 PM
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There was a knock on my door today and when I got there I found a package from FedEx. ( I got a notice I was to receive a package today, but didn't know from who)
It was my K3ll back from Pentax/Ricoh. I opened it & found a brand new K3ll. It works perfectly including the HDMI port.
I'm very happy to have my K3ll back and it being new even happier. I'm not even going to go into what happened at Precision. All that matters is that Pentax did the right thing & I didn't even have to ask. From the time it went to Pentax & back to me was under two weeks. If I had it all up from the time it went to Precision it was 2 months, 1 week, 4 days. (72 days)
Thanks to all who offered advice & followed the drama.
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Forum: Repairs and Warranty Service
06-27-2016, 05:58 PM
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My K3ll is going back for the 4th time, however this time it's going to Pentax Corporate Office. Even after 3 times of not fixing the problem, I'm not throwing hate toward Precision.
They have some very caring & competent people working for them. Both Elie and Sharlene went above & beyond to try to get my camera fixed.
They must have some talented people working there because when they sent my camera back this last time they had taken pictures of some of the techs and lots of every brand name camera's. I'm guessing, but there is someone, or something in the way they process their work which needs some fine tuning.
A lot of people are getting fast turn around times and are more than happy with the results. The other problem could be just too much work and not able to find experience techs to do the quality work in a timely manner.
I'm happy for the OP & I hope we hear more great stories in the future as well. My K3ll & my K-1 has a lot of warranty left on them & I want to hear praise & great outcomes with them.
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Forum: Repairs and Warranty Service
06-23-2016, 11:12 AM
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If I lose my sense of humor, then I lose. One of my favorite quotes is, "Every time you get upset at something, ask yourself if you were to die tomorrow, was it worth wasting your time being angry?"
Sharlene at Precision was very apologetic about getting my email address wrong. It took here almost an hour to get it to me. She called me a number of times to ask me if I got it, so I know she was doing her best.
Of course, as soon as I get the UPS shipping slip, Pentax emails me a UPS shipping slip. So, now it's going to go to Pentax. I'm not wanting to email Sharlene at Precision after all her hard work. Oh well, I know I'm better off letting it go to Pentax.
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Forum: Repairs and Warranty Service
06-08-2016, 01:09 PM
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So, I'm about to pack it up and take it to the UPS store. I added a few labels and a note in hopes they will see the problem. I also made sure that at the bottom of the letter I put:
I'm just having fun with ya all, but please fix the HDMI OUT PORT.
Here's some shots before it heads into the dark abode.
Click on the picture to see full size.
 Fix HDMI
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Forum: Ask B&H Photo!
06-21-2016, 06:00 AM
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Chuck,
Once again, thank you for your time & knowledge.
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Forum: Film Processing, Scanning, and Darkroom
06-17-2016, 02:49 PM
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Maxfield & BigDave, I really do appreciate the answers you both gave. I was able to place my order, along with all the other items & chemicals. With the help of Chuck (B&H) I was able to put my started kit together. I ended up purchasing the following items:
Chemicals
Ilford Ilfosol-3 Film Developer for Black and White Film (500ml)
Kodak D-76 Developer (Powder) for Black and White Film
Ilford Ilfostop Stop Bath (500ml)
Ilford Rapid Fixer (Liquid,1 Liter)
Items needed to Develop
Paterson Universal Tank with Two Reels (Super System 4)
(2) Delta 1 Datatainer (Brown, 64 oz)
(1) Delta 1 Datatainer Chemical Storage Bottle 128-oz (One Gallon)
Dot Line DLC Film Cassette Opener
Paterson Film Squeegee
Print File 35mm Archival Storage Pages for Negatives, (25 Pack)
More Film
Ilford HP5 Plus Black and White Negative Film (35mm Roll Film)
Kodak Professional Tri-X 400 Black and White Negative Film (35mm Roll Film)
Ilford XP2 Super Black and White Negative Film (35mm Roll Film)
Thanks again !
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Forum: Ask B&H Photo!
06-16-2016, 02:35 PM
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Thanks Chuck for all the help, I really do appreciate it.
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
06-12-2016, 03:41 PM
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This a my 1st picture using my 1st film SLR (Pentax ME Super). It's also my 1st picture that I used a Pentax Bellows & Slide Copier using my 1st Full Frame camera (Pentax K-1) to Digitize to import into Lightroom and turn it from a Negative to a Positive. It a little soft, but I'll work on that, but it turned out better than a Pro developing store was able to do. Now, that's a lot of 1st's.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
06-07-2016, 01:54 PM
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I had a Sansa MP3 player that went through a full wash cycle. (Including hot water & extra wash time) Needless to say it was DOA and the glass had a crack in it. However, I went through a number of methods to dry it out. In the end, I gave up and threw it in a drawer.
A few years later, I was cleaning out the drawer and saw my Sansa. I charged the battery and Bam! It was like new again. If you can't sell it throw it in a drawer. Who Knows?
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Forum: Lens Clubs
06-05-2016, 08:49 AM
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What a fantastic shot! I take it you were not in the bay area when this was taken. I lived in N. CA for a number of years and the best I saw was the Golden Gate Bridge.
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Forum: Film Processing, Scanning, and Darkroom
05-07-2016, 12:12 AM
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I watched the Youtube by David Hancock.
Youtu.be
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He said in one part it would be much easier with a FF. Well my K-1 will be here next week. Would I still need the billows & tubes and where could I buy them? |
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Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio
05-04-2016, 11:22 PM
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"Been there" is territory which is very familiar to me. It's as I get older, and the "Been There" happens on a more frequent basis that has me worried. :confused:
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-29-2016, 12:09 PM
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I have one as well. I think it's a great lens.
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Forum: Pentax Price Watch
03-22-2016, 10:35 AM
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I looked it over, and my money would stay with the Rogue. The Rogue, IMHO has a little more ways to bend the light, including using it as a snoot.
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Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing
03-14-2016, 10:16 AM
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I go this way:
* Shoot RAW > Lightroom CC > Photoshop > Color Efex Pro 4 > Final Result
Also, it just depends on the shot. Some look great in RAW. (Very Seldom) I like doing my own touches, like "White Balance & all the sliders to see what looks best. I get better every time I use it, and I've been using Lightroom since 2011. It takes time.
I'll let other answer some of your other questions. However, PEF is a Pentax File. Most use DNG as it's a standard for the most part in photography.
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
03-08-2016, 02:36 PM
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I'm going to have to check my photos more often, I shot this on Sunday and forgot about it. I found out this morning and would have posted earlier but I was busy passing out cigars and practicing my autographed signature. :cool:
Say Pentax
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
02-29-2016, 09:05 PM
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I'm in as well. Really love being able to test a wide range of my lenses.
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Forum: Lens Clubs
02-26-2016, 09:51 AM
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I've been looking over the Lens Groups and realized that on the short list there are 15 I could be in. I have 8 Takumar lens that I can use in this group.
My small collection consists of the following:
Takumar 85-210mm f/1.4 - M42
Takumar 35mm F3.5 - (M42)
Takumar 55mm F2 - M42
Super Takumar 135mm f/2.5 M42
Super-Takumar 135mm F3.5
Super Takumar 200mm 1:4 (M42)
Tele-Takumar 300mm f/6.3~ (M42)
Takumar F Zoom 70-200mm f/4~5.6
Please let me know if any of the above are not allowed in this group.
So, I'll start with one I took the other day and put it in the wrong group.
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Forum: Lens Clubs
02-24-2016, 09:58 PM
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I've been following this group since I joined PF back @ 2010 getting updates via email. I have a lot of M-Lens and I'm just getting back to using them.
Here's what I'm bringing to the party.
SMC Pentax M 28mm f/2.8
SMC Asahi Pentax - M 50mm f/1.4
SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.7
SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.7
SMC Pentax M 50mm f/2
SMC Pentax M 135mm 1:3.5
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
02-17-2016, 07:42 PM
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Just ordered mine from B&H. Now the wait is on for it to get here.
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
02-16-2016, 08:17 PM
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What is 'Explored'? I think I saw it on one of my shots. I hope it's a good thing.
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
01-28-2016, 03:05 PM
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I'm in. I've done SIG once back in 2011 and this month Jan 2016. It has really been a learning experience using the Pentax 50-135mm 2.8. I still going to stay there and use one lens, but jumping over here to start using the 43 Pentax lenses I own. I look forward to see what everyone is shooting, and love feedback, (good or bad) about my shots.
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
12-31-2015, 10:58 PM
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I did a month back in 2010 or 2011, so it's time to jump back into the game.
I have enough lenses (43 as of today) to do a lens a month for the next 3 1/2 yrs. (I'm also here to state that having a LBA does not make me a better photographer)
So, I'll start off with my Pentax 50-135m with it either on my K-20, K-5 or K-3 ll. I'm open to tips, suggestions and even rude comments with a happy face behind it. :)
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