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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories 6 Minutes Ago  
D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 Monopod setup
Posted By Paul the Sunman
Replies: 1
Views: 61
I acquired a monopod specifically for this lens when I first bought it. However, I've hardly ever used it, nor have I used my tripod much. At least 99% of my shots with the DFA 150-450 are hand held. The tripod foot is a very convenient handle. I use it with the Peak Design slide strap.
Forum: General Photography 7 Hours Ago  
huge discount on the other side of the pond... why?
Posted By Paul the Sunman
Replies: 22
Views: 891
We also get only one year warranty in Australia. However, the official importer/agent CRK continues to offer a good repair service at a reasonable price beyond that. They even sent one of my post-warranty repairs to Japan when it was beyond their expertise, and the cost was moderate.
Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II 17 Hours Ago  
Pentax K1 Mark II problems
Posted By Paul the Sunman
Replies: 7
Views: 585
Recently my K1 (original version) has missed the first shot when I first turn it on for the day. It records a blank picture. After that it behaves normally, even after turning off and on to change lenses.

That first shot is accompanied by an unusually heavy "thunk", which makes be think it's mirror-related in some way. I am concerned that it's a harbinger of doom, but it doesn't seem to be getting worse.
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 1 Day Ago  
I scored an F-28mm/f2.8 on eBay!
Posted By Paul the Sunman
Replies: 7
Views: 413
I love this lens. I found it unexpectedly in an out-of-the-way camera shop last year, and it has been a revelation. As a special tip: try it for extreme close-ups wide open. The bokeh is delightful.
Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing 1 Day Ago  
Reminder: Keep your software up-to-date
Posted By Paul the Sunman
Replies: 8
Views: 876
Some people leave their (paid) software un-updated for two or three years instead of paying for annual updates, which is fair enough. But eventually the cumulative weight of enhancements often makes an update worthwhile. Not an issue for free software of course.
Forum: General Photography 1 Day Ago  
huge discount on the other side of the pond... why?
Posted By Paul the Sunman
Replies: 22
Views: 891
The official K1 II price in Australia is Aus$3399, which is €2049 at current exchange rates. This includes 10% tax (GST).

However, I never buy camera gear at these official prices. I always either wait for one of the periodic 10% sales, or buy it from a retailer who has a better price. For example Ted's is currently selling the K1 II for Aus$2900 = €1749, and they are not normally the cheapest.
Forum: Pentax K-3 III 3 Days Ago  
Post your K3 iii pictures.
Posted By Paul the Sunman
Replies: 3,691
Views: 276,129
I looked at both for quite a while, before your comment, and decided that the colour version had a more ethereal look but the B&W had more punch. It's good to have the option.
Forum: Photographic Technique 3 Days Ago  
Is there any trick for doing longer exposure with shake reduction?
Posted By Paul the Sunman
Replies: 46
Views: 1,369
Pulling the camera strap tight around the back of my neck to essentially fix the camera to my head always helped for me. I don't often use a camera strap these days though.
Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories 03-11-2024, 06:47 PM  
TriLens: does anybody use it?
Posted By Paul the Sunman
Replies: 31
Views: 3,961
Thanks for the first-hand review. Your comments seem consistent with other reviews I have read.
Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras 03-11-2024, 03:00 AM  
Pentax Film Camera Vintage Commercials
Posted By Paul the Sunman
Replies: 2
Views: 527
Are there still Pentax ads in Japan?
Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories 03-10-2024, 02:24 AM  
TriLens: does anybody use it?
Posted By Paul the Sunman
Replies: 31
Views: 3,961
I will be very interested to hear your report.
Forum: Lens Clubs 03-10-2024, 02:15 AM  
HD Pentax-D FA* 1:1.4 50mm SDM AW
Posted By Paul the Sunman
Replies: 422
Views: 63,908
K1 + DFA* 50mm @ f/2
Forum: Lens Clubs 03-10-2024, 02:06 AM  
Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA* 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW . . . CLUB!
Posted By Paul the Sunman
Replies: 535
Views: 83,161
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 03-09-2024, 06:49 PM  
Clackers' Beginners Tip 104: The Pentax FA 77 Limited
Posted By Paul the Sunman
Replies: 13
Views: 1,555
I use the DA 70 Ltd on my K1 and am very happy with the results, so I've never felt a need for the FA 77 Limited. Nevertheless, it would be fun to try and to compare.
Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II 03-07-2024, 04:35 AM  
Post your K-1 pictures!
Posted By Paul the Sunman
Replies: 37,969
Views: 3,726,381
K1 + DFA 15-30
Forum: Photographic Industry and Professionals 03-06-2024, 09:45 PM  
Wirecutter: B&W Digital Photography Recommendations
Posted By Paul the Sunman
Replies: 16
Views: 1,092
I frequently look at a colour photo in post processing and find it uninteresting but when converted to B&W it pops or brings a completely different feel. Not for all photos, but for more than a few.
Forum: Photographic Industry and Professionals 03-06-2024, 09:40 PM  
Wirecutter: B&W Digital Photography Recommendations
Posted By Paul the Sunman
Replies: 16
Views: 1,092
The K3iii monochrome goes on special here every couple of months, and I am sorely tempted each time. I'm starting to run out of photographic ideas in my usual haunts; the monochrome would make everything new again.

The article is very reasonable, and very much in line with most of the reviews I have read.
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 03-06-2024, 02:45 AM  
Poll: Do you see a Pentax Half-Frame in your future? Best of PF Newsletter March 6 Poll
Posted By Paul the Sunman
Replies: 126
Views: 5,436
Four cameras in the pipeline. I'll pass on the half-frame, but let's see what else they have up their sleeves.
Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion 03-05-2024, 08:29 PM  
I want to support Pentax, but…
Posted By Paul the Sunman
Replies: 174
Views: 5,759
Ricoh keeps telling us the camera business is doing well, so I don't think they're a basket case. I agree though that more new releases (I'm looking at you K1iii) would provoke far higher sales. At the moment I too have just about everything I want or need. My last buy was a serendipitous second hand discovery.
Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II 03-04-2024, 11:33 PM  
Post your K-1 pictures!
Posted By Paul the Sunman
Replies: 37,969
Views: 3,726,381
Forum: Lens Clubs 03-04-2024, 11:28 PM  
HD Pentax D FA 1:2.8 15-30mm ED SDM WR lens club!
Posted By Paul the Sunman
Replies: 724
Views: 107,278
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 03-04-2024, 09:10 PM  
16-50SDM vs 16-50PLM
Posted By Paul the Sunman
Replies: 10
Views: 956
I enjoy the DA 16-85 so much (notwithstanding its slower speed) that I've never felt the need for a 16-50 of either variety. So it is probably best that I never discover how good they really are.

If your SDM version is still working, it doesn't sound like there's much necessity for the upgrade.
Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion 03-04-2024, 08:32 PM  
Pentax K5?
Posted By Paul the Sunman
Replies: 22
Views: 1,030
My K5 served me very well at the time, though the lens release button did fall off (repaired).

If you could find a K5ii at a similar price, it would be an even better buy.
Forum: Lens Clubs 03-04-2024, 01:13 PM  
HD Pentax-D FA* 1:1.4 50mm SDM AW
Posted By Paul the Sunman
Replies: 422
Views: 63,908
Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II 03-04-2024, 01:05 PM  
Post your K-1 pictures!
Posted By Paul the Sunman
Replies: 37,969
Views: 3,726,381
K1 + DFA* 50
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