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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
02-06-2024, 11:33 AM
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this lens also fits, balances, and "works" very nicely on my Kp too . . . . . .
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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
04-27-2023, 05:39 AM
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The Ez Sh@re people did a search of their database for me, and found that their cards (Gen-4) are not compatible with the K3 camera
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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
04-27-2023, 03:35 AM
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yeah, by being "sneaky". i could get all the way to the checkout, before i got "struck-out"
:(
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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
04-26-2023, 06:13 AM
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yeah, opticsplanet will not even respond to my emails, after i told them the shipping address would be australia.
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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
04-26-2023, 12:17 AM
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latest firmware version is 1.43.
with flashair card, weird thing is, having updated the firmware on the card,
it initialised, and i could read data from the card, in the camera, ONCE.
next time i turned it on, "no-go"
i assumed my problem was all down to Win-11,
but the k3 camera will not even recognise the card.
and, the flashair Android app does not work either.
So, my conclusion must be, although Win-11 is a complicating factor, the k3 will work ONLY with the Pentax-labelled FluCard.
and,
Amazon, usa, will not ship the card outside of the usa.
So,
i got an adapter ($3), and my card-reader now plugs into the usb-c port on the computer, and i can read the card that way.
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Thank you, Everyone, for your assistance.
Rob
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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
04-25-2023, 06:49 AM
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Yes. and if you look a little more closely, Amazon will NOT ship the card to Australia . . . .. in fact, they will not ship it outside of USA !!!!!!
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problem
k3 camera refuses to recognise the FlashAir card
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Forum: Travel, Events, and Groups
04-24-2023, 11:59 PM
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everytime the politicians send our young men and young women into the face of possible death, or permanent impairment,
EVERY politician should be compelled to provide a close family member,
with those politicians' family members serving, in the "front-line", alongside all the others that are sent.
That might result in a little more diplomacy, and a little less "trigger-happy" sabre-rattling decision making.
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Forum: Travel, Events, and Groups
04-24-2023, 10:49 PM
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There was ONE Akaroa "local" out-'n'about that day . . . . .
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Forum: Travel, Events, and Groups
04-24-2023, 10:21 PM
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Good one, NZ_R,
here are a few quick snapshots i took last time i was in Akaroa,
just a couple of weeks before Covid.
The Akaroa Memorial had been damaged during the Christchurch earthquake.
This was the first time i had seen it, after repairs had been completed.
On this day, the weather was not kind, but the flower beds were magnificent.
Ditto on the NAMES . . . . so many, from such a small community.
OOPS . . . think i slipped one in from Napier.
Having served in Vietnam, alongside Kiwis ('embedded' with us), i frequently ask myself one question . . . . .
WHY ?
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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
04-24-2023, 05:43 AM
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Pentax service ????
The authorised Pentax Service Centre, in Australia, refuses to touch a K3
TOO OLD
Can't get spare parts.
Can not even get lightmeter calibrated, routine sensor clean
10 years old .... TOO OLD ????
i had 35 mm cameras serviced at 30 years
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We won't mention K5
or FA lens, for cleaning
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sure, if you OWN the walls, and you are free to knock holes in them ......
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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
04-24-2023, 01:13 AM
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Good idea
this option had slipped my mind
thanks
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You got it
did have a K5, as a backup to K70
Gave K70 to my son, to help with his volunteering with Wildlife Rescue Service,
Local distributor had a sale on, so i was able to replace K70 with K-F.
K5 "died", so found an original K3, low-ish shutter count, reasonable price, to be my new backup
K5, K70, KF all work(ed) WiFi.
K3 . . . . Forget it !!!! .
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Here is a thought that someone may know . . . . .
Does the K3(ii) have the same WiFi connectivity issues as the original K3?
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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
04-23-2023, 07:43 AM
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If i had a spare power outlet (which i don't), and desk space (which i don't), i would get out my own 7-port powered usb hub (sitting in a drawer, at the moment), with built-in bluetooth adapter, and connector for external monitor (for which i also have no desk space), and i would be using it.
My level of FRUSTRATION, just at the moment, is such that i am actually considering, after 40+years of using Pentax, i find myself seriously considering selling the lot.
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For $3,
i can buy a usb-c adapter, and use my cars reader
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USB-C Data Adapter Type C Male to USB 3.1 A Female Cable Converter | eBay
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So much for PENTAX -- SERVICE ?????
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For $3,
i can buy a usb-c adapter, and use my cars reader
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USB-C Data Adapter Type C Male to USB 3.1 A Female Cable Converter | eBay
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So much for PENTAX -- SERVICE ?????
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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
04-23-2023, 07:27 AM
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Wish my old Win-10 computer was still serviceable.
I do forgive it for failing . . . . it was 12 tears old, running Win-10 64-bit, v.21H1, 256GB SSD C-drive, 1-TB internal HD as D-drive (which now "wastes" a valuable USB port), Powered-USB port, which allowed me to charge my phone overnight, even if the computer was turned off . . . . ahhhh, memories
Now, this Up-to-Date computer, running (rubbish) Win-11, apparently thinks that battery-life is 1st, 2nd, and 3rd priorities, so, no powered USB port(s), no internal HDD for D-drive, etc.
I have no option other than to use WiFi for Printer etc,
meantime, . .
the one/two thing(s) that DOES work on new computer (WiFi & Blurtooth) . . . . i can NOT use with my "new" K3.
A K-3(iii), with built-in WiFi, is way out of my budget . . . . i "busted" my budget (saved up over 2 years of Covid Lock-downs) on my "main" camera, a K-F.
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Anyway, i will check out that "usb-hub", and see what happens.
If computer ssupplied power to a usb port, it would be much easier.
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Wish i still had the desk space to run a fully cabled system.
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Wish i still had the desk space to run a fully cabled system.
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the external HD contains ALL my DATA files (actually, 2 of them, used on alternate days, backed-up onto a 3rd) protected by a UPS.
Yes, the Data drive is Permanent.
On my Win-10 computer, Data HD was internal D-drive, backed-up daily.
as i said earlier :
Wish i still had the desk space to run a fully cabled system.
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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
04-23-2023, 06:12 AM
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computer only has 2x USB ports.
One is dedicated to External Hard Drive, which contains ALL my Data files, plus my System Back-Ups.
Second USB port is USB-C. About the only thing that plugs into it is charging cable for my 'phone.
I have a Card-Reader . . . . . i have no USB port to plug it into.
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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
04-23-2023, 05:07 AM
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and i can knock down a wall, and buy a bigger desk, to increase my desk space ..........
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FLUCARD FOR PENTAX O-FC1 ????????
i was thinking more along the lines of a WiFi Card that is ACTUALLY AVAILABLE.
a card that i can actually buy.
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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
04-23-2023, 04:10 AM
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Ditto
same experience here
Down-Load link does NOT work
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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
04-23-2023, 04:04 AM
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H E L P . . . . . .
I have begun using a K3 as my "Back-Up" camera (my old K5 has finally gone R.I.P.)
Can anyone please give me a lead to a WiFi Card, that will work, in slot #2, in the K3.
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Part of my problem is that my computer is running Win-11.
Computer has no CD/DVD drive, and restricted USB ports.
I really do not want to go back to using USB cables.
I have a Toshiba FlashAir W-04 Card, but support (and compatibility) ended with Win-10 v.21H1.
The only option to run software in Compatibility Mode is Win-8 (Yuck)(won't run, anyway, under Win-11)
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H E L P . . . .
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Forum: Sold Items
04-22-2023, 02:50 AM
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sent PM regarding the 2x 77mm filters
Rob
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Forum: Pentax Price Watch
04-21-2023, 04:36 AM
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i would like to buy 2 of these
for my K3 & my K3(ii)-(with GPS)
Shipping to Australia
State NSW (New South Wales)
Postal code : 2480
Upon receiving a PayPal invoice, i can pay immediately
Rob
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Forum: Sold Items
04-20-2023, 08:08 AM
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Forum: Travel, Events, and Groups
04-20-2023, 12:09 AM
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Maybe you could get lucky, and pick up one of those "fancy" Kp-J models, maybe on ebay
good luck finding a K-p
Everytime i use it, i get questions, basically, "what is it?"
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yes,
the results do seem to be somewhat "under-whelming"
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Forum: Travel, Events, and Groups
04-17-2023, 01:50 AM
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Forum: Travel, Events, and Groups
04-15-2023, 10:56 PM
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Sorry, Transit,
Not a SnowBall's Chance . . . . . . . .
Pentax K-p DSLR :
Pentax DA (DC) WR IF 18 -135mm
Pentax DA (PLM) WR IF 55-300mm
Pentax DA-AL (HD) ED Limited 15 mm f/4.0
Pentax DA-AL (SMC) 35 mm f/2.4
Pentax DA (HD) Limited 40 mm f/2.8
Pentax DA-AL (SMC) 50 mm ff/1.8
Pentax DA (HD) Limited 70 mm f/2.4
Pentax DA (White) WR IF 18– 55mm "Kit-Lens"
Tamron XR Di macro IF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3
Tokina SZX macro MF 400mm f/8.0 'RefleX' (Mirror)
+ Pentax-F x1.7 TeleConverter
I think the Kp has found its "Forever-Home".
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Hi, zkarj,
i have recently acquired a D-FA 150-450 Lens. (On-Special :) (+'loyalty-bonus')
In my case, it is a replacement for my Long-Time-Owned Sigma 150-500, which i will now sell.
I will try to give the 150-450 lens priority, and do a review of it.
My First-Impressions ' ' ' ' ' Lovely & Compact (cf Sigma 150-500), especially zoomed out.
Well balanced
Easy to handle (cf Sigma 150-500)
i 'grasp' these lenses, with my left hand. holding onto the lens by the Tripod-Foot. Helps me hold the kit stable. Keeps my right hand free.
I do the same with the D-FA 70-210 F/4 Lens, fitted with the Tamron Tripod-Foot.
Keep an eye out . . . . when i do a review of the D-FA 150-450, i will try to remember to note it here.
Rob
..P.S.
Don't forget the AW/WR 1.4x Rear-Converter, as an option for both the 55-300 and/or the 150-450.
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Forum: Travel, Events, and Groups
04-15-2023, 03:44 AM
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The Black Lenses suit the Blue body colour.
I have a DA 55-300 (PLM) lens, for my KP,
But that lens is not fully compatible with my "backup" cameras, either K-5, or K-01.
So, i "bit-the-bullet" and purchased a New DA 55-300 ED WR Lens (B&H's Sale), with 4-years 'Drops-'n-Spills' Warranty (handy for a travelling lens)
So,
Now i will travel with, either, Kp or KF, (depends where to, transport method, length of trip, my mental health at the time)
and, as a backup, either K-5 or K-01
If travelling by car, i can take the 55-300 (PLM) lens, together with D-FA 150-450, all bases covered (famous last words ??)
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Forum: Travel, Events, and Groups
04-15-2023, 02:54 AM
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Selling K-50, while it still works,
Gave my K-70 to my son, for Full-Spectrum Conversion,
so,
for a 'quick-'n-easy', Holiday-Happy-Snapper, i had no option,
"SCN" modes very handy for Holiday-Snaps
Had to get a new KF
BLUE
see my "first-impressions" KF 'thread'
Rob-48
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