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Forum: Sold Items
09-29-2010, 03:22 PM
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I'm trying to sell it all together at this point, and working on a potential sale with someone here. I'll have an update tomorrow afternoon.
thanks guys and have a great evening!
-jeff
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Forum: Sold Items
09-28-2010, 10:36 AM
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Buttons - I am 45 min from grand rapids, and could meet you somewhere. I'll send you a PM
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Forum: Sold Items
09-28-2010, 10:32 AM
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I would like to sell this all as one package at this point. I will post here / contact those that have inquired if I decide to separate things.
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Forum: Sold Items
09-28-2010, 10:14 AM
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PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing
Item for Sale
K200D Package (with 3 lenses, including Sigma 2.8)
Asking Price
$750 USD
Item Location
Michigan, USA
Item Description
This package includes the following items:
- Pentax K200D SLR (with 18-55mm Pentax kit lens, UV filter)
- Pentax BG3 Battery Grip
- Sigma 24-70mm 2.8 EX DG Lens (with UV filter)
- Sigma 100-300mm 4.5-6.7 lens (with UV filter)
- Tamrac Pro 8 Camera Bag
Also, a couple of cleaning cloths and a small USB SD Card Reader
Been a member here for a while, and appreciate the helpful and friendly atmosphere.
I kind of hate to part with this gear, but I recently started a new business and need to redirect some funds toward more necessary business assets, and unfortunately.....this doesn't get much use at all these days.
Please contact me here with any questions at all.
Thanks,
-jeff
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
United States
Shipping Charge
$30 USD
Shipping Services
UPS,FedEx
Accepted Payment Types
PayPal
Return Policy & Additional Details
No Returns
Please send me a private message if interested in the item!
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
12-16-2008, 11:36 AM
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I thought they were UFO's in the sky. Glad to hear it's only dust!:lol:
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
10-27-2008, 02:05 PM
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Quite an outfit!! This may indeed the be one and only "home" that the driver owns. Frankly, given the expense and challanges (handling/turning, additional weight which equates to being forced to taking lighter loads/less money) the guy (or couple) may have this, a cellphone, and a PO Box.
Or...this could be a private vehicle to transport a race car, exibit, etc. Either way...cool truck!
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
10-10-2008, 12:27 PM
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Very cool photos! That place gives me the creeps. LOL. Did you get to go inside and get any photos?
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
09-23-2008, 01:20 PM
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
09-22-2008, 01:11 PM
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I'm not sure what to think about this K-M yet. It would seem to me that many entry-level users are using these cameras outside on vacations, kids ball games, etc. I see a ton of entry level SLR's at my son's soccer games, and these people aren't afraid to spend a few extra dollars for quality features like weather sealing.
That all being said / my point: I belive with all my heart that the weather-sealing is way undersold! I can hardly imagine a newb looking at their first DSLR and not being able to be sold on getting a weather-sealed camera for a few extra dollars. "you can get this Can*n over here, or.. for about the same price you can get this Pentax, which has Shake Reduction in the body, and...it's weather sealed!"
It was one of the things that sold me on the K200D. Yes, I realize they're going for price-point here, but when your fighting the big dogs everybody sees in ads everwhere, it sure seems like it makes the most sense to market something like weather sealing, especially on an entry level SLR.
..just my 2 cents...
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
09-18-2008, 07:26 AM
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This is a great lens and those of us that have it have images to prove it! ;)
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
09-18-2008, 07:25 AM
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Hey, if it's a whole new lens, that's even better :)
I have this lens too and love it!
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
07-29-2008, 06:55 PM
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I realize this is not exactly the same lens, but I have the 24-70 and I'm crazy about it! :D
Your photos are definately proof that the 28-70 can produce some very good images!
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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
07-15-2008, 06:06 AM
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I'm shooting with a K200D with the grip and I keep it fully loaded (batteries in both). With the lens I keep on it (Sigma 24-70 2.8 with 82mmų) it's a heavy rig anyway, so a little more weight is well worth getting twice as many shots without worrying about batteries.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
06-26-2008, 11:39 AM
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I understand your concern, but again, comparitively, there's such a small difference it's hardly worth comparing much further for your purposes in the backpack. Things like extra sets of batteries, whether or not you use battery holders, a lens hood, etc would have more of an impact at this point.
One thing I will say, speaking of weight, if you are NOT using a tripod (which is another weight issue), having the advantage of Shake Reduction on your hiking trips will be worth it's WEIGHT in gold! :cool: :lol:
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
06-26-2008, 11:07 AM
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I recently upgraded from a *istDL to the K200D. Put down the *istDL, wait 30 minutes, then pick up the K200D...other than a deeper right-hand rubber grip, you'll barely be able to tell the difference IMHO. The *istDL was a great camera, but I'm really glad I upgraded! :D
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Forum: Photographic Technique
06-17-2008, 06:10 PM
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Send them out to be done or.....
Find a responsible teenager on summer break, willing to make an easy $10 per hour listening to thier iPod while scanning in slides all day!
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
06-02-2008, 06:19 AM
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Personally, I always use a card reader to copy the photos onto my pc, then after backing them up delete them via in-camera card format. I figure if there is any margin of error during deletion, etc, reformatting in the camera would be the surest way to get things done right.
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Forum: Photographic Technique
05-27-2008, 07:15 PM
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Yeah, it is nice having that kind of service and knowlege..and having it close by. Believe it or not, I actually wanted to buy my K200d from my local, Pentax authorized shop but the owner told me he didn't carry that model because too many customers had bad experiences with the AA battery cameras and didn't like them. I asked him if he could order it, but he kindly said "no" in as many ways as possible without actually saying it. In the end, I ended up getting it at B&H and saving some money anyway. Maybe I should have pushed him a bit harder.....
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
05-27-2008, 07:09 PM
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Great shots! Makes me feel a great sense of patriotism and thankfullness for the fire fighters we have saving lives everyday in this great land!
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Forum: Photographic Technique
05-27-2008, 07:05 PM
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Scott, I know exactly what you are talking about as well. I just had this "debate" in my mind about a week ago when getting ready to video tape both of my kids' piano recital. I finally concluded that it would be better for me to be able to see their performance again for the rest of my life and sacrifice being in the moment 100% at the time.
It's interesting...photo vs video in regards to this. The camera takes more intense but short-term concentrations with breaks between shots. The video is a bit easier, but you don't really get a break between shots like you do shooting photos. When I have the Pentax in the situations that matter most in my life, I try to get a few good shots, then put the camera back in the bag for a while.
Also, I just got back from my son's school end-of-year musical performance as well. I was too far out to get good photos, but noticed a friend a few rows ahead who had his video camera on a tripod and setup right between his legs in the auditorium hall. He had the best of both worlds.
Off Topic - what part of Michigan are you in?
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Forum: Photographic Technique
05-05-2008, 02:12 PM
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That sounds like a challenge. Besides using the fastest lens possible, it sounds like the bride and groom have some decisions to make. Either put up with some fill flash during the ceremony or have some of the photos done before/after the ceremony. The challenge of the latter might be having to use an additional set of candles.
If I were them, (and I'm not ;) ) I'd have you get a few, limited "real" shots with fill flash during the ceremony just so I have some of the real moment. Then, I'd get some fantastic shots done afterward without having to be in a hurry or worry about distractions.
Also, to maintain the yellow color of the ambient candel light, you could use something like Gary Fong's AmberDome flash diffisuer.
Best of Luck! Let us know how it turns out.
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Forum: Photographic Technique
05-05-2008, 02:02 PM
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I don't have the knowledge to help with the timing and lighting, but with an air powered rifle, try using less air (an almost empty cartridge or fewer pumps, etc) and have the camera lense behind a clean peice of glass. Experiement before hand, of course, to make sure the glass is thick enough and wear safety glasses. :)
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Forum: Photographic Technique
04-24-2008, 07:32 AM
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Vlad, here's my explanation. Forgive my silly analogies ;)
Exposure= how much light used to create the image. This is controlled by a few variables when the shutter button is pressed which are the following three items Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO:
Aperture=size of the variable controlled opening in the lense (think of this as how far open your eyeball is. All the way, half open, etc)
Shutter Speed=time that the shutter in the camera is actually open (think of this as how long your eye is open)
ISO Sensitivity=the sensitivity of the sensor (think of this as how sensitive your eyes are to light)
The camera can automaticall or manually manipulate all three of these variables which effect the overall exposure or brightness / darkness of the image. However....all three of these could be adjusted in multiple ways to get the proper exposure. IE, your eye is wide open, but only for a second...or it's only half open, but for a number of seconds. What you will learn, that changing each one of these has a different effect on the image. For example, using a wide aperture (eye more open) will cause things in the near foreground and far background to be less in focus. Having a long shutter speed (eye open longer) will allow you to catch the movement of objects, which can be desirable or not, depending on the situation. All these variables and effects of each of them is why cameras have automatic and scene modes to freeze action in "sports mode" or focus everything in "landscape mode", etc.
That's exposure and the three controls that set exposure.
Metering is the camera using it's light sensing technology to try to measure the necessary lighting and therefore control or recommend the right exposure. Think of using a computerized light meter so that you could figure out what you will need to do with your eyes (wide open, how long, etc) to be able to see things properly. There are different metering modes, so that you can control at what position in the frame (or picture) the cameras metering sensor will be aimed at. Then you can also do things like lock the metering sensor after you point it at something so that it doesn't automatically change when you point it at something else.
Lots of reading is the best way to understand all of this! Good luck and most of all be patient and have fun!! :D
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
04-22-2008, 06:04 AM
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AGREED! Plus, all rechargeable batteries go bad after a while. It's nice to be able to replace rechargeable AA's so easily and inexpensives (vs proprietary size)! :D
One of the things I love about my new K200D!
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
04-17-2008, 01:19 PM
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That's true, in a scenario like that, the weak batteries can even go into the negative (and reverse polarity). In a multiple battery scenario, this usually isn't enough to harm electronics, but it sure can trash a NiMH cell.
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