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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II 09-16-2014, 06:21 PM  
Just jumped in...
Posted By bluebronco
Replies: 15
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It's like comparing a corvette to a chevette. Love it
Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II 09-06-2014, 11:17 AM  
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Posted By bluebronco
Replies: 15
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I sent it back for a new one.

Go Cyclones! (It's Saturday)
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 09-04-2014, 03:35 PM  
K-3 Problems
Posted By bluebronco
Replies: 13
Views: 1,608
I contacted BH and they are replacing the card.
If anyone has any suggestions for settings, I would like to try them out.

Thanks
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 09-04-2014, 02:26 PM  
K-3 Problems
Posted By bluebronco
Replies: 13
Views: 1,608
Pentax has their name on the card. That means they approve it for use. I can't imagine a company would put out a product that has this many problems and hiccups (search for FLU card).
I think they should have put wireless tech in the camera. I would have paid more. Don't rely on a 3rd party card. Just saying.

The camera is great.
It does recognize my sandisk cards. I tried the FLU card in both slots. I took images off the Sandisk card on the same computer/reader.
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 09-04-2014, 01:13 PM  
K-3 Problems
Posted By bluebronco
Replies: 13
Views: 1,608
I just got it.

I am already having trouble with the FLU card.
I updated the firmware to 1.1.1 I put in the FLU card and receive the message Memory Card Error "2"
I went to the Wireless setting and it says "No Wireless Card in Memory Slot 2"

I am sorry, but this is a little ridiculous. Paying this much money and having problems like this is not acceptable. Pentax needs to get their s**t together.
From what I have read and seen, it is a great camera. I just have a bad taste in my mouth right off the get go.

Any ideas?

---------- Post added 09-04-2014 at 03:14 PM ----------

I can't even get the card to read on my Mac using a card reader.

Are they junk?
Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II 09-04-2014, 12:25 PM  
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Posted By bluebronco
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I just got it.

I am already having trouble with the FLU card.
I updated the firmware to 1.1.1 I put in the FLU card and receive the message Memory Card Error "2"
I went to the Wireless setting and it says "No Wireless Card in Memory Slot 2"

I am sorry, but this is a little ridiculous. Paying this much money and having problems like this is not acceptable.
From what I have read and seen, it is a great camera. I just have a bad taste in my mouth right off the get go.

Any ideas?
Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II 08-29-2014, 08:27 PM  
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Posted By bluebronco
Replies: 15
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It would be nice to have p-ttl control wirelessly.
Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II 08-29-2014, 06:15 PM  
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Posted By bluebronco
Replies: 15
Views: 2,361
Can the K3 control the AF540FGZ flash when off the camera? Like a wireless trigger?
Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II 08-29-2014, 12:12 PM  
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Posted By bluebronco
Replies: 15
Views: 2,361
I will have plenty of questions when I get it next week.
Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II 08-29-2014, 06:29 AM  
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Posted By bluebronco
Replies: 15
Views: 2,361
Just pulled the trigger on the K-3 from B&H. They have a great deal going. Free battery grip & Flu card. Also got the AF-540 for $70. Should be shipping today!
Should be a welcome upgrade from my K20D.
Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II 08-28-2014, 08:54 PM  
Flu card issues
Posted By bluebronco
Replies: 38
Views: 7,198
I think Pentax missed the boat by not adding Wi-Fi to the K-3.
I would pay a little more for Wi-Fi.
Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion 10-15-2013, 03:48 PM  
I have a bad feeling
Posted By bluebronco
Replies: 14
Views: 1,955
Yeah, it will sell. I am hoping my lenses will hold their value and sell easier.
I am switching to Canon.
My wife's main client is Canon. I can't bring my Pentax equipment to her work activities. This includes site inspections and reward trips I get to go on b/c of Canon.

I will put everything in the Marketplace soon.

Pentax 17-80 f4
Sigma 70-200 f2.8 HSM
Old school Vivitar Series 1 105 f2.5 macro
Tamron 1.8x tele converter with contacts one manual
Promaster flash
Pentax grip extra battery

Thanks
Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion 10-15-2013, 02:21 PM  
I have a bad feeling
Posted By bluebronco
Replies: 14
Views: 1,955
Looking around The Marketplace and eBay, I have a bad feeling I won't be able to sell my K20D.

Is anyone having luck?
Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio 04-18-2013, 03:20 PM  
HSS Question
Posted By bluebronco
Replies: 8
Views: 1,222
That makes sense. I would imagine that Pentax doesn't have the market share. Too bad.
You would think a Chinese maker would take the plunge.
Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio 04-18-2013, 12:51 PM  
HSS Question
Posted By bluebronco
Replies: 8
Views: 1,222
Why are the cheaper wireless triggers limited to "slow" speeds? What limits this? Are there triggers that allow HHS?

Thanks
Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion 04-02-2012, 01:40 PM  
Switching ISO K20D
Posted By bluebronco
Replies: 7
Views: 1,524
Ding! Winner!
Never let my wife see this. She always says "Look in the owners manual."
Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion 03-30-2012, 03:11 PM  
Switching ISO K20D
Posted By bluebronco
Replies: 7
Views: 1,524
Is there a quicker way to change the ISO on the K20D without going into the function menu?

Thanks
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 03-29-2012, 01:51 PM  
Can you recommend a portrait photography book?
Posted By bluebronco
Replies: 9
Views: 1,980
I went to Barnes and Noble and thumbed through a few books. I found "This is Strobist Info: Your Setup Guide to Flash Photography"
It is chalked full of info. The first 19 pages basically go over all the different equipment that is available. The rest is a photo on one side and the break down of the photo on the other page. It includes equipment used, the settings the flash, the distance and angle and the camera info that includes ISO, F/Stop and shutter speed.

It is only $15.

Highly recommended.
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 03-26-2012, 11:06 PM  
Can you recommend a portrait photography book?
Posted By bluebronco
Replies: 9
Views: 1,980
The illustrations are great, don't get me wrong, the majority of the shots are on film. It is just a little quirky. No big deal. I wish they were more specific on flash power. Maybe give a light sensor reading on each flash.

Thx for the suggestions
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 03-26-2012, 10:14 PM  
Can you recommend a portrait photography book?
Posted By bluebronco
Replies: 9
Views: 1,980
For the most part, flash (flash gun) in studio and using natural light.

Thanks
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 03-26-2012, 09:44 PM  
Can you recommend a portrait photography book?
Posted By bluebronco
Replies: 9
Views: 1,980
Hello,
I am looking for a recommendation for a "how-to" portrait photography book.
I bought "Photography People - Portrait Fasion Glamour"
It shows setups for the selected photographs, but is a little dated (published 2001).
Can you recommend a more updated book that shows setups and also lists specific data? ie focal length, aperture, flash power etc.


Thanks.
Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio 03-21-2012, 06:23 PM  
How to determine output of a flash gun in watts?
Posted By bluebronco
Replies: 13
Views: 3,973
That is kind of where I am headed after doing a little research. I appreciate the advice.

Great avatar!
Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio 03-21-2012, 02:53 PM  
How to determine output of a flash gun in watts?
Posted By bluebronco
Replies: 13
Views: 3,973
Do I need a light meter? I am getting confused again...
Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio 03-21-2012, 01:09 PM  
How to determine output of a flash gun in watts?
Posted By bluebronco
Replies: 13
Views: 3,973
Any ideas on a quality meter? I know Sekonic is the Cadillac, but I am not a professional, more of a hobby and sometime use photography in graphic design.

Thanks
Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio 03-21-2012, 11:47 AM  
How to determine output of a flash gun in watts?
Posted By bluebronco
Replies: 13
Views: 3,973
Thanks for the help. I am trying to decide what lighting to go with. I have three pttl that I use in manual with wireless triggers. I am trying to get a better idea which has more power - what I have or AC powered strobes.

Thanks
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