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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
11-01-2023, 03:00 PM
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Thank you all very much. Hope the weather holds in November so I can try all the new tips.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
10-30-2023, 09:51 PM
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Thank you everyone. Tonight was much better because of your tips. Would someone be so kind as to post their] moon shots with the 300 for comparison?
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
10-30-2023, 05:12 PM
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Help please, with concern over my DA* 300mm lens which I’ve had for a couple years. I love to photograph the full moon but have never gotten anticipated results. Conditions this past week were perfect and I made an effort to better document the experience.
K-50 and DA*300. Bogen 3036 tripod with Bogen 3047 head. Manual mode. 12 second shutter release. No filter. Shake reduction off. Took many snaps at different shutter speeds and aperture settings. Best results attached. Also attached is shot with the same K50 using a Nikon 500mm f8 mirror lens attached via adapter.
Am I expecting too much from the 300? Am I missing something in settings/technique? Do I have a less than perfect copy of the DA*300?
Thanks
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Forum: Photo Critique
01-31-2023, 08:26 PM
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Concert coming up in a month or so. Anxious to try your suggestion.
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Forum: Photo Critique
12-17-2022, 10:30 AM
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Your sharing gives me options to try for the spring concert. Thanks
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Forum: Photo Critique
12-15-2022, 12:02 PM
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I agree, "pre-sets do not a photographer make"
High school band concert in auditorium
I've tried a variety of settings but can't seem to find the correct combination for better contrast of lighter elements
Suggestions please.
Thank you
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
06-14-2022, 04:11 PM
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Another routine day at the bench.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
05-14-2022, 02:42 PM
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Happy, happy, happy me. Got some new off-the-shelf batteries and the camera has revived. Thank you all so very much.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
05-10-2022, 01:02 PM
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No particular type. Will make sure to use lithium per Just1More Dave. This is not a frequently used camera so the clock thing may be the problem. Will leave batteries in it for several hours to see if it revives. Thank you both!
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
05-10-2022, 11:47 AM
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I have a lovely idst L which only displays the pulsing battery icon when switched on. All four batteries test in excess of 1.5 volts and contacts have been brightened. Any chance I'm missing something and there's still hope?
Thank you
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
01-01-2022, 08:00 PM
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Thank you for the additional follow up.
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
12-05-2021, 01:05 PM
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Thank you for the suggestion. Sadly, it did't make a difference.
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Forum: Repairs and Warranty Service
12-05-2021, 09:53 AM
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For those of you who replace your own pads and seals, what have you found to be the most reliable sources please? Both pre-cut and sheet goods.
Thank you
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
12-03-2021, 03:04 PM
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I have a K1000 with the advance lever stuck at the top of the sweep. Shutter button semi-depressed Can't see anything obvious. Found "how-to" for related issues, but not this one. Any suggestions please?
TIA
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
12-02-2021, 04:38 PM
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Wiley: thank you
Mike: My daughter is the artist.
And, I forgot to answer the K-70 give-away questions.
1. The snap was from a K-50 with a DA 18~135mm
2. Okay. I don't NEED a K-70. Any more than I need my other digitals or my hoard of vintage film cameras.
3. There are occasions when the articulated screen will be quite handy. I have never acted on my dream of celestial photography, and would be excited to play with the Star Stream mode.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
12-02-2021, 02:01 PM
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We think providing feeder light and heat are pretty basic.
But is the artwork too much?
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
12-01-2021, 09:21 AM
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I acknowledge this is likely a stupid question, but I'm posting under an alias so I'll only have to endure the derisive hoots here on the Forum.
I'd like to set up the K-50 by the bird feeder, but don't want to sit in the cold, waiting for birds to get comfortable with this stranger in their space.
Using the standard Pentax remote from inside was fruitless.
Any ideas for work arounds?
Thank you
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
11-28-2021, 09:09 AM
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I appreciate the additional advice and input. That particular shot is one of usually a couple hundred at any given meet. I try to capture the whole team and make the shots available to the school for distribution. Not all parents (or grandparents) can make all the meets and we hope this helps a little.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
11-25-2021, 11:17 AM
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Better, but still learning.
Thanks again
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
11-24-2021, 08:31 AM
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Thanks to all who made helpful suggestions about low light problems. My shots were better at the next meet, but still not good. I have since acquired a nice 50mm f1.8 but will have to wait until next season.
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Forum: Sold Items
11-06-2021, 07:16 AM
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JohnnyBoy
Thank you for your interest. The "Q" is sold however.
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Forum: Sold Items
11-04-2021, 10:25 AM
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PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing
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Pentax Q10 digital camera kit
Asking Price
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Item Description
Pentax Q10 digital camera kit. This is a fun little digital outfit.
Includes original box and paperwork,
strap,
body cap.
charger
SD card
full owner’s manual and software editing CD
Pentax 5~15mm lens with caps
Pentax 15~45mm lens with caps and box
extra batteries
Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
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-100% refund if not as described
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Please send me a private message if interested in the item!
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
10-21-2021, 03:59 PM
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Thank you everyone. I have happily concluded my gear is sound, and I have strategies to address the operator operations. In answer to your questions. . . . . .
1. Yes, I wanted to freeze action.
2. Sport mode (I just discovered) does not override manually set ISO.
3. Snaps were taken late afternoon 5:30 to 6:30 PM
4. Yes, the aperture stayed open for the full second.
Thanks again!
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
10-21-2021, 11:16 AM
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I've been photographing the granddaughter's cross country meets this fall with acceptable results. Yesterday's effort resulted in disappointment. The day was totally overcast and I was shooting mostly in shaded areas, although snaps in open areas were equally troubling. Pentax K-50 with 18~135mm WR set on "action" mode, and using mono-pod. Aperture ranged from 4 to 5.6. Fastest shutter speed was 1/60. Samples below. First and second shots taken under same conditions. Advice please. Equipment or operator? Thank you
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