|
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
11-07-2021, 02:34 AM
|
| |
I have a Tascam Dr07x, and I have tried different output levels. What I have found is that when the bass/drum sounds can be recorded quite well, the guitar sound got clipped. It can be adjusted with the mixer, but that may not be the real thing I expect .
Let me try with different setups once more time. Will keep us posted.
|
|
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
11-07-2021, 02:31 AM
|
| |
Both guitar and sound/video recording are my hobbies. I think that post-processing (pp) is quite possible, but that consumes so much time while I want to focus on the sound quality (not video quality). At the end of the day if all other options don't work I have to go with pp :(
|
|
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
11-06-2021, 05:08 AM
|
| |
@Ex Finn, @kwb: Thank you for the information. I am not really ready to play with resistor but I believe that's possible. The option kwb suggested looks simple and I think I will give them a try first.
|
|
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
11-05-2021, 12:10 PM
|
| |
Hi,
I want to use my k3 to record videos and sound from my guitar. What I'm trying now is as below
guitar --> mixer/ line out (impedance: 120 Ohm or 1kOhm) --> k3 micport (impedance: 2.2 kOhm)
but it's kinda impossible to adjust input level in the K-3. There is always some clipping sound in the final recording.
What is the reason for this and is there any better idea for the audio input?
Thanks a lot.
---------- Post added 11-06-21 at 02:12 AM ----------
I also noticed that Pentax K3 mic port has a built-in Plug-in Power Method which is not ideal -- they can harm the external device as I read somewhere on this forum. Is there a way to turn them off?
---------- Post added 11-06-21 at 02:40 AM ----------
I think it's because the huge difference between levels (micport input level and line-out level), and the micport expects a low range. I can get it worked in a few cases, but it probably won't work all the time.
|
|
Forum: Repairs and Warranty Service
11-29-2020, 07:26 AM
|
| |
no worries. It' great that you could try to fix that issue. Such small issue doesn't really need some expensive service :lol:
|
|
Forum: Repairs and Warranty Service
08-02-2020, 10:15 AM
|
| |
The upload function of the forum is broken from my side. I have tried to upload several times, and the I almost reached the quota limit.
So I have all pictures here https://postimg.cc/gallery/LLrTGqW.
The images, in order:
00. The original lens
01. Now with the hood and lens filter removed. You see the name ring on the top
02. Now the lens with its name ring removed
03. Same as 02 picture, from another view. You see there are 3 screws which is used to fix
a protector ring. This ring is seen on the pictures 06 and 08.
I created the marker atop, very next to the screw. Which isn't really necessary though.
You will see the marker in the 05 picture. (The marker must be removed when you finish)
05, 06, 07, 08.
Now how it's after the protector ring unscrew/removed. At this step, it's very safe. You can even
attach the lens to your camera body, and give some tests :P That's because core component (glasses)
are actually fixed by 3 other crews (you see that these screws attach the aluminum ring (it's not a ring
actually; it's just a ring on the picture). Let's name them internal body screws (sorry, I don't know the name)
Now, to fix you problem, rotate the focus ring until you reach the infinity mark
(seen on the 07 picture). Then loosen the internal body screws a little bit, and shift the core component
a little bit, and then unloosen the screws. (or not, it's up to you). At the same time, attach the lens
to the body, and take any picture for testing.
Repeat the step until you think the issue is fixed. unloosen the internal body screws, and enjoy.
---------- Post added 08-03-20 at 12:48 AM ----------
PS: If you are not sure, remember to create some marks (as I created on the picture 05), however, for the internal body screws. If these screws are loosen and the core component is rotated too much / a bit far from its original position, it's nightmare, as it's very very hard to correct them: The core component must be aligned well at two positions (infinity and nearest position) of the focus ring.
|
|
Forum: Repairs and Warranty Service
07-29-2020, 11:04 AM
|
| |
np. I should have taken a lot of picutes during my fix
If you are lucky the problem maybe that the screws were loosen, and that makes the core component (with glasses) rotated, and that forced the focus ring to stop. That's quite tricky to understand, but that's actually a problem you need to solve when assembling the lens =))
Yes. I can rotate it with my two thumbs/fingers. If you have a rubber stopper, that definitely helps.
Woh, awesome. It's great that you've tried to fix some lenses before. I'm pretty sure that this Pentax 43mm is a lot a lot easier, though it's more complex (esp the rear parts with electric contacts). In the past, I had a chance to fix a manual CZ lens for my friend: It's manual, old lens. But it's very complex/hard and I totally broke it lolz
You can fix your problem I think :P
|
|
Forum: Repairs and Warranty Service
07-29-2020, 10:15 AM
|
| |
Hi FotoPete, I'm sorry for my late response. I just didn't check my email box often.
Let me share my story first.
I used to disassemble a few lenses (Some M42 / Manual Pentax lenses). And also Pentax zoom lens 18-55mm which was already a bit broken before I played with it. Yeah it's few years ago already. I even learnt how to short lens contacts, to trick the body to see some M42 lens as an A lens (Kr: short contacts to change aperture when using M42 lens ? - Page 2 - PentaxForums.com)
That meant, I actually practiced quite a lot before going with my Pentax 43 mm. I intended to send the lens to some repairing service, however it's not such one in Berlin, and sending the lens a few hundreds miles to another city, is quite risky. So I decided to convert the lens to a MF lens -- the AF feature for my 43mm wasn't so awesome, so why not just remove it?
The good news that I know is the design of Pentax lens is quite simple. It's even simpler than some MF lenses that I've known. So I was very confident. In my first attempt, I failed to remove the rear part (with a few contacts used by AF system): The cause was that I didn't have the right/strong screwdriver. Then I spent quite a lot of time waiting and searching for the one: I finally found one from OBI baumarkt in Berlin ( OBI Baumarkt & Online-Shop - alles für Heim, Haus, Garten und Bau ). I didn't try to buy one from online shop: it's easy to get a wrong one again;)
Then, on my second attempt, everything was perfect. You know what, the most challenging thing is to remove the name ring (the front ring, with all text about your lens). Sometimes you have to use a very special tool: But I was lucky with my hands. Once again, Pentax lens is very awesome because it's very easy to play with it.
In my case, I had to disassemble the lens from both sides: front part, and rear part. I then removed the AF gear and shaft. Then I assembled them. Well, once again, this was also very challenging because I didn't know anything about this 43mm lens structure before. On my 3rd attempt, I could make correct tuning for the focus ring. Except for the AF function, the lens now works identically as before.
Now, back to your issue, and your question. First question first: Are you pretty sure that's a mechanical issue? I meant, do you really think that just small tuning for the ring will help?
If yes, then welcome. You can fix that. And you only need to play with the front part of the lens. The rear part has a lot of tiny stuff and if you are not carefully enough you can easily break and/or lost them on the floor / carpet. ^^
How? Quite easy (but, here my instructions without any warranty: it really depends on your tools and some skills :D)
0. Requisite: Buy/Get the right/strong screwdriver
1. Open the name ring, which you can already try to do it now. If you can't open the name ring with your hand, you can try it another time. It's that pressing the ring with two fingers a bit strong, and then rotate the ring (counter)clockwise (hey, you would need to rotate in both redirections a bit, so it can be loosen easily.) Please don't rush, try that today. Try again another day, until you can open that.
1b. If you can't do that with your hands/fingers, please stop and buy some special tools, and/or look for some instructions already on the internet. There are a few tricks to do that. Please keep in mind that the name ring is very beautiful: Don't use any mechanical tool against it please :P
2. Open the front parts -- well, I don't have any pictures now, as I didn't think that's useful for anyone. Looked like I was wrong:P
3. Fix the focus ring. Quite easy I would show you then.
Well, I have a few days off this week, and I will disassemble the lens probably on this Saturday, take some pictures, and send to you.
So, stay tuned.
PS: I have a plan to fix my lens AF gear/shaft. However I really need some very strong glue that can deal with cooper gear. Do you know one?
|
|
Forum: Repairs and Warranty Service
06-26-2020, 03:01 AM
|
| |
I fixed that myself. I can use the lens as a MF lens now, as you can see from the image , I removed the AF gear and its shaft. The gear was a bit broken.
The AF function of a 43mm is not so awesome to me anyway ;)
---------- Post added 06-26-20 at 05:06 PM ----------
Fyi, I used a PH00 screwdriver
|
|
Forum: Repairs and Warranty Service
04-08-2020, 11:20 PM
|
| |
Thanks @zapp. You're right. I contacted them, and they told me to send the lens to Hamburg, they would get back to me with the quote and the plan. I will try it out.
|
|
Forum: Repairs and Warranty Service
04-07-2020, 08:47 AM
|
| |
Thanks lot. There is one service in Germany but not in Berlin unfortunately. I will send them an email anway.
|
|
Forum: Repairs and Warranty Service
04-07-2020, 06:25 AM
|
| |
Hi there,
My lens dropped down on the floor by my mistake. Now the AF function doesn't work. I disassemble the lens and just found that one of the AF's gear was not tied correctly: Something was broken.
Is that possible to replace the gear? And is there any service in Berlin that helps?
Thanks a lot for your reading.
Best
|
|
Forum: Post Your Photos!
09-05-2016, 03:24 AM
|
| |
A white spider eating a fly. The first time I've ever seen a white spider and I'd like to share it :) The fly looks ugly anyway :D
Taken with a K3 and 35mm f/2.8 lens (HD)
|
|
Forum: Pentax K-r
09-04-2016, 10:54 PM
|
| |
I'm very sorry I couldn't find the images. They were deleted from my backup storage for some unknown reason. I also lost all 500 MB images in the archive of this site.
|
|
Forum: Pentax K-r
08-29-2016, 01:35 AM
|
| |
Sorry for any inconvenience. The domain was expired. I will try to allocate the pictures (if any) and I will let you known soon. Thanks.
|
|
Forum: Pentax Lens Articles
08-04-2016, 08:07 PM
|
| |
Yes I saw that, but the HD version isn't there. Unless we assume both HD and SMC versions are the same...
|
|
Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
08-04-2016, 03:53 AM
|
| |
Hi pathdoc,
Thanks a lot. Very great questions.
I'm trying film for fun. That's why the cost is a problem. I see that colour is cheaper. I only have a Pentax P30, so yes it's 35mm that's all I'm thinking of :)
Edit: I will send films to lab.
|
|
Forum: Pentax Lens Articles
08-04-2016, 03:29 AM
|
| |
how about the lens 35mm f/2.8 limited HD version? Hope Pentax can support it in FF :)
|
|
Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
08-04-2016, 03:24 AM
|
| |
Hi everyone,
There are different kinds of films to buy. I have used some Superia X-tra, and I'm looking for some new things as X-tra is discontinued (and expensive!). Which one do you recommend?
Thanks a lot.
|
|
Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing
02-02-2016, 12:30 AM
|
| |
Hi,
I bought an Epson L800 printer as mentioned in https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/32-digital-processing-software-printing/2...-6-colors.html .
Today is a bad day: The local provider (Saigon city, Vietnam) tells me Epson stops providing "Premium Semi Glossy Paper", my favorite kind. Even worst, they only produce and sell the lowest quality paper (Glossy Paper) (The higher types are Premium Glossy and Ultra Premium Glossy).
My questions are
(1) Can I use some Canon paper (semi glossy) on an Epson printer;
(2) Is there any better source for Epson paper? I've looked at Amazon.com : Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper 16.5-Inch x 100-Feet Photo Paper (S042075) : Photo Quality Paper : Office Products but I don't see any kind of label, brand information and I think this kind of paper comes from China (I see a lot of "good" papers from China; "good" means the thing they write down on the box, but the quality is very bad.)
Thanks a ton!
NB: The Epson L800 is always hungry. Without being used in more than 10 days, its ink system dries and stops working (more precisely, the output colors will be buggy/incorrect); so the printer should be used twice a week.
|
|
Forum: Pentax K-30 & K-50
09-19-2015, 03:48 AM
|
| |
What is the best camera to buy at the moment? K30, k50 or a K3?
---------- Post added 09-19-15 at 05:49 PM ----------
My friend bought the camera from the 2nd market in Vietnam , and it didn't include any warranty support. It's too risky!
|
|
Forum: Pentax K-30 & K-50
09-17-2015, 03:48 AM
|
| |
Great tip. But my friend wouldn't be happy with his K-30 now. And I am also praying for my own k30 :(
|
|
Forum: Pentax K-30 & K-50
09-16-2015, 11:05 PM
|
| |
pentax/Ricoh has a very good strategy to get customer's money =))
|
|
Forum: Pentax K-30 & K-50
09-16-2015, 11:03 PM
|
| |
| |
|
Forum: Pentax K-30 & K-50
09-16-2015, 11:00 PM
|
| |
Thank you all for your replies.
I'm in Vietnam, and the local service refuses to repair this kind of issue. Investing another camera seems to build another deam!
|
