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Forum: Sold Items
08-28-2012, 03:39 PM
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Forum: Sold Items
08-28-2012, 01:03 PM
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Price reduced. Any interest at $450?
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Forum: Sold Items
08-27-2012, 09:44 AM
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***This lens is sold. Listing closed.
PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing
Item for Sale
SMCP-FA 43mm f/1.9 Limited **Price Reduced**
Asking Price
Item Location
Bay Area, CA (United States)
Item Description
I purchased this items from B&H in April of this year. It has only been used a few times as I find I prefer the FA31 and that tends to be on my camera all of the time. The condition is like new and comes with the original case, box, and paperwork. This is the MIV version. I find this lens to be very sharp and its nice and small. My favorite part about the FA lenses, is they did not seem to require any back or front focus adjustment on my K-5. The same cannot be said for a few other lenses I have tried.
Shipping included to conus, international buyers pay actual shipping.
Sample Photos I shot with this lens:
Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
Yes
Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling
Item Condition (Key)
Used
Like New
Shipping Destinations
U.S, U.K, Canada, Australia
Shipping Charge
Shipping Included for Conus. International pays actual shipping
Shipping Services
USPS w/ Tracking and Insurance
Accepted Payment Types
PayPal
Return Policy & Additional Details
Returns not accepted.
Please send me a private message if interested in the item!
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Forum: Sold Items
07-30-2012, 05:00 PM
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Bump for price reduction. If I'm priced too high, I will entertain reasonable offers.
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Forum: Sold Items
07-29-2012, 03:57 PM
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PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing
Item for Sale
Pentax FA 77mm LTD
Asking Price
***Sold***
Item Location
Alameda, CA (United States)
Item Description
Like new 77mm LTD for sale. $750 $700
This is a MIV version purchased new from B&H in April of this year. This lens has been on my camera much less than my 31 and 43. It's great and takes excellent pictures I just don't use the focal length much. It is like new condition. I will post actual pictures of the lens later tonight or tomorrow.
I prefer to sell in the Conus and will only accept paypal from verified users.
Free shipping in conus, international buyers pay actual shipping.
A few sample shots taken with this lens:
Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
Yes
Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling
Item Condition (Key)
Used
Mint
Shipping Destinations
U.S, U.K, Canada, Australia
Shipping Charge
Included (Conus) unless expedited shipping is requested
International pays actual shipping.
Shipping Services
UPS or FedEx
Accepted Payment Types
PayPal
Return Policy & Additional Details
No returns
Please send me a private message if interested in the item![COLOR="Silver"][COLOR="Silver"][COLOR="Silver"][COLOR="Silver"]
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Forum: Lens Clubs
05-03-2012, 11:07 PM
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Don't be so hard on yourself, in my opinion you are doing just fine. The fact that you identified something specific in your picture that you would like to improve means you are paying attention and that is a great start to getting better. Use the 'bland' colored walls to your advantage for a nice neutral background for the OOF area. The shots are beautifully sharp and I like the composition on the first two.
I'm a bass player and had to ban myself from my favorite gear forum due to GAS. It's embarrassing how many amps and cabinets I went through last year.
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Forum: Lens Clubs
05-02-2012, 07:49 AM
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Thank you for sharing and that is a beautiful guitar! What lens did you use for these shots?
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Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II
05-01-2012, 11:21 PM
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Congrats on the new K-5. Thanks for sharing the pictures and flickr stream, I really enjoyed the garden pics. In my opinion there are some great shots that could really stand out more with some simple PP. If you don't currently do much post processing, I would encourage you to look into it. I personally like Adobe Lightroom and with the recent price decrease its quite the bargain. Scott Kelby's book The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 Book for Digital Photographers is a great guide for learning to use it.
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Forum: Lens Clubs
05-01-2012, 08:31 AM
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I'm in Alameda. I've seen many of your landscape shots in the Sigma 10-20 thread recently and really like them. I've been thinking of getting one of those or the DA15 and would like to buy you a beer and pick your brain about those lenses and landscape photography, if you'd be up for it. Also, nice pano with the 31.
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Forum: Lens Clubs
04-30-2012, 10:51 PM
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Thanks bickrs! I really appreciate the feedback. Great photos as well, I especially like the 3rd shot and the last one. How is everything going with the new baby? Getting enough sleep?
Thank you Mike. Where are you located in the East Bay?
Thanks Wired! I like the Calgary shots. At first I was drawn to the lights in the first one, but I think the second image is my favorite. Really like the perspective.
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Forum: Lens Clubs
04-29-2012, 11:20 AM
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A few shots from my recently acquired 43 and 77.
- Nephews pirate themed birthday party.
43mm
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-Test shots in the backyard
77mm
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Forum: Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Other Camera Brands
04-25-2012, 08:39 PM
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Unfortunately I don't have my X100 anymore, traded it for the 31mm ltd after I bought the K-5. Looking through this thread makes me want one again. Any X100 users play with an X-Pro1 yet? If so, what did you think?
Here are some of my favorite shots from when I had the X100.
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Forum: Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Other Camera Brands
04-25-2012, 08:23 PM
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That sounds exactly like the sticky aperture blade issue. Mine did the same thing. The good news is that the repair turn around is very quick, especially if you talk to the repair department and let them know it is needed for an upcoming trip and they know it is on the way. I sent mine on a Monday and had it back on Friday, just in time for a family vacation.
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Forum: Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Other Camera Brands
04-25-2012, 08:20 PM
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I like the soft releases from this company, especially the Bip. Recommend using a bit of plumbers tape on the threads as they tend to come loose and fall off.
Beep - Boop - Bip - Bug
The JCC lens hood and adapter ring work quite well and are much cheaper than the Fuji.
Favorite camera strap so far. They can be found on Ebay, but are a bit spendy. I wish I had one of these when I still had my X100. Kind of similar to the R-Strap, but better looking and it doesn't swing around and bump into stuff.
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Forum: Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Other Camera Brands
04-25-2012, 08:10 PM
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This works quite well for close up focusing. Also have the EVF on instead of the OVF. If using the OVF close up you will notice the background is in focus more often than the object.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-23-2012, 11:23 PM
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If the funds are available I say go for it. The 31 is a fantastic lens and my favorite so far. If you don't love it should be easy to flip.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-23-2012, 11:10 PM
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I like this method as well. I had an easier time getting repeatable results than I did using a focus chart.
I had the 55 for a month before sending it back. I got some pictures I was really happy with, but struggled with focus consistency. It got a bit better after I corrected the things I was doing to make it worse, but still found the focusing unreliable. Definitely recommend looking at the DA* club thread for some fantastic images from the 55. While it is capable of capturing some of the best images I have seen on this site, be sure to test it thoroughly if you purchase one.
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Forum: Lens Clubs
04-23-2012, 08:12 AM
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Congrats and great picture!
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Forum: Lens Clubs
04-22-2012, 08:57 PM
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Excellent pics! I really like these. I just received my 77 on Friday, but have not really had a chance to play with it yet.
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Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II
04-22-2012, 09:13 AM
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I no longer own one, but I think the Sigma 17-50 is a great lens. I had no issues with it and the AF was fast and quiet. If I had any complaint it would be that I thought the colors were a bit cold compared to the Pentax lenses I had used. Below is a sample pic at 50mm/2.8. The only reason I sent it back was because of chance encounter with one of the FA Limited lenses. After that I decided to get the primes I wanted first and then if I felt the need for it I would get a standard zoom. In the event that I do decide to get one I will be repurchasing the Sigma. Given the recent price increase the Pentax 16-50 would not even be a consideration for me. In my opinion the Sigma is a quality lens and a good value.
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Forum: Lens Clubs
04-09-2012, 09:12 AM
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Thank you. That is high praise for the 55, though looking at your results with it I understand why.
I'm not convinced either. I've had this lens for just shy of a month and it's a love/hate relationship. I've gotten pictures I'm quite happy with, but it always seems like a struggle to get there. I'm really considering sending it back and trying something else. I like my 31 so much, that I'm thinking about trying the 43 and 77.
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Forum: Lens Clubs
04-08-2012, 10:02 PM
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Couple from the Easter Weekend DA*55
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Forum: Lens Clubs
04-06-2012, 06:11 PM
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The 77 is the next lens on my list. What about it has kept you from using it? Excellent pictures of the water slide!
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Forum: Lens Clubs
04-06-2012, 06:02 PM
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Excellent, really like the composition.
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