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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
36 Minutes Ago
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I'm tempted to ask whether wheelie small cases or wheelie large cases.
Don't mind me. I'm here until Tuesday. Try the veal.
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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
2 Days Ago
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We have WOFs (warrant of fitness) for cars and COFs (certificate of fitness) for heavy trucks, busses and the like. WOFs are interesting in that new cars need not have a WOF for 3 years from first registration, then annually after that, while cars first registered before 2000 must have a WOF inspection every 6 months. The vehicle registration (which can be paid 3 monthly / 6 monthly or annually) can't be renewed without a valid WOF. In practice, this means most vehicles on the road are roadworthy, but there are, of course, always some who run their vehicles without valid registration or a WOF.
Of course, should you have an accident without a valid WOF or registration, your insurance will tell you to get lost, so accidents can become an expensive exercise.
Our local constabulary don't seem too concerned with the odd taillight being out, but they are very strict when it comes to the driving and holding a phone rule, so best get a hands free kit before driving and talking on the phone in New Zealand. At least both our cars now have phone controls built in, so I've not got on the wrong side of the law with that for some time.
Something that I find odd is the reluctance of people to turn on their vehicle lights when visibility is poor. I always tell my kids. Lightbulbs are cheap, accidents are expensive. Turn your lights on if the conditions are less than perfect. Of course, newer cars do have daytime running lights, but still.
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Forum: General Talk
6 Days Ago
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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
5 Days Ago
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Have been similarly busy. House now has a new coat of paint. Well, 95% of it anyway. I still have to do the garage doors, a few bathroom and laundry windows and the bargeboards.
Much of this was achieved with me supervising and teaching child labour.
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Forum: General Talk
04-08-2024, 05:15 PM
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Finally bit the bullet and got a new phone. Something that's a bit harder to break than my previous phone.
Samsung Galaxy XCover 7. Like this one: Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 Rugged Smartphone | Specs | Samsung Business UK
Have now got it set up and it's doing everything it should, including syncing with my laptop. And, setup was easy as my previous phone was also a Samsung Galaxy, so all data got transferred wirelessly from that phone to this one, including all apps / software, so it was pretty easy to get it all going.
My wife is horrified though, as I still insist on customising my Android phone to look like a Windows Phone!
It's supposedly has a 50Mp camera. I've not tested it yet.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
08-21-2023, 07:22 PM
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If you download the Windows / Mac zipped file, inside the zipped file is the fwdc215b.bin file you need. There should be no need to do anything specific other than extracting the .bin file from the .zip file.
Locate the file which you want to unzip. Right-click on the file and the context menu will appear with the list of options. Select the “Extract Here” option to unzip files into the present working directory or choose “Extract to...”
Follow the installation instructions "Updating Procedure" here: https://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/digital/k-30_s.html |
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
08-23-2023, 03:26 PM
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Please check the update instructions carefully.
Updating Procedure
[1] Provide a formatted SD memory card for the update software.
[2] Make sure the SD card has only this file in the root directory of the card.
Fwdc215b.bin: This is the updated firmware.
[3] Do not have the camera connected to your computer when carrying out the update procedure.
[4]Insert the the D-LI109 battery into the camera and confirm the battery is full by battery level indicator then turn the camera off.
[5] Insert the update SD card into the camera and close card cover.
[6] Turn the camera power on.
[7] Press MENU button to display MENU screen.
[8 Press the four-way controller right to display [Set-up 3] menu screen.
[9] Select [Firmware Info /Options] in the [Set-up 3] menu then press the four-way controller right.
The firmware version for the camera and lens are displayed on the [Firmware Info/Options] screen.
[10] Press the four-way controller right to display update screen.
Press the four-way controller up to select [Start] and press OK button.
*If firmware file is not saved to SD card correctly, this screen will not be displayed.
[11] Card access lamp will blink and display will be changed from [NOW LOADING] to [COMPLETE].
*Do not turn OFF the camera while updating.
[12] Automatically turn OFF the camera. (Approx. 5 second)
[13] Remove the SD card from camera.
*Confirm the version of firmware with above [How to check version].
[Caution]
When updating is finished, the update SD card still contains the Firmware file.
If you want to use this card to take pictures, format the card by the camera to delete firmware file first.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
08-23-2023, 06:45 PM
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Please confirm that the SD card contains only this file: Fwdc215b.bin
When I say "only", I mean no other files and no folders on the card. You should only have the Fwdc215b.bin file on the card.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
04-08-2024, 05:32 PM
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Congratulations on getting it sorted. Now you know for next time! LOL
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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
04-08-2024, 05:29 PM
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As long as it's not Bud Light.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-04-2024, 01:56 PM
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My wife, being a marathon runner, has about 10 pairs of pretty expensive running shoes and a variety of hydration packs. So, I'm safe on the "shoes" and "handbags" front. Or not. :lol:
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-03-2024, 07:31 PM
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I apparently have at least 15 more than my wife thinks I need. :hmm:
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-02-2024, 03:11 PM
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Forum: General Photography
04-03-2024, 01:57 PM
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[sarcasm mode on] But it does not have a flippy screen! I won't buy it. [sarcasm mode off]
Jokes aside, that's a pretty cool article.
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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
04-02-2024, 03:14 PM
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Woosh. (Yes, it went straight over my head.) :lol:
But, google is my friend so I'm now more informed. :D
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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
03-25-2024, 04:33 PM
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It sounds like your mom is doing remarkably well for 101.
My mom is now more than just a little confused, but physically, she's doing quite well.
Here's my mom, with her grandchildren, a few days after her 90th birthday.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
03-24-2024, 04:14 PM
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It may be helpful if you post some images with the EXIF data intact. Before I got the K1, I shot lots of fast moving sports with the K5 and seldom had a problem, other than when trying to shoot indoors in poor light.
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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
03-05-2024, 08:57 PM
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Here's my mom on her 90th birthday, on the 22nd of Feb.
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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
03-20-2024, 09:49 PM
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Amazing! Happy birthday to your mom from us in New Zealand.
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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
03-20-2024, 01:44 AM
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'57 was a much better seller than '58. '57 was the only year Ford outsold Chev. I do like the '58s but to me the '57 is the prettiest, probably followed by the '59.
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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
03-11-2024, 08:12 PM
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True, but I already have the cameras so I can run the lights and power points off the same app and thereby the app will allow me to generate random patterns for lamps and timing working around sunrise and sunset for the aquarium, all customisable from the app interface with the ability to check it's all working as it should using the cameras for verification when we're not home. And if we're out of time I can reset it all remotely from the app so there's a number of benefits over the old style time switches.
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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
03-11-2024, 05:52 PM
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I've been meaning to get a few of the smart sockets and smart lamps for some of the lamps in the house and for the aquarium lighting. Will be nice to have the aquarium lights tun on and off at pre-determined times and will be good to simulate people at home when no-one is home.
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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
03-11-2024, 06:12 PM
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Cool article Les. Nice car. Only things I spot that needs correction are:
Fairlane tail lights with central back-up light. Should have the solid red tail light option, which uses a different chrome bezel.
Eyebrow- trims over headlights should be colonial white, not green.
Interior door opening handles are at the wrong angle - should be about 2 o'clock.
'58 radiator top tank. (A logical change as the '57 top tank was a poor design - I did the same with my '57.)
Other than those minor points, this a near perfect '57 Country Sedan wagon.
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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
03-06-2024, 05:26 PM
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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
03-06-2024, 05:25 PM
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