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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
01-08-2014, 10:20 PM
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Yes Tom you are right, I was trying to sort it out before contacting you as I am new to Dslr's. (I didn't know you were on here lol)
The lens is like new and was packed so safely, I even got it here in 3 days from paying (Japan to Australia) so i'm more than happy with your service & guessed you would sort the issue if needed.
I'll check if I can sort it out and get back to you. I haven't had much time, maybe because my new Tamron 90mm 2.8 marco arrived :)
Cheers Carl
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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
01-07-2014, 05:40 PM
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I think these readers polls are just a bit of fun and biased voting would be expected, I just bought a K3 so that is currently my favourite item.
Carl :-)
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
01-07-2014, 04:46 PM
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Thank you for all your replies, I just woke up and have not tried any of your advice yet, but I definitely will.
Just to clarify things for everyone, here's some more details
I think the lens was in AV mode the whole time, but I also took better pics with my 18-135 with a cheap old 2x tele at 270mm. I will try different modes, Thanks.
I did leave the SR on and hand hold the shots, I also have a similar lens the 135mm takumar F 2.5 and it works fine.
I did set the focal length for the lens correctly and enable the aperture ring.
There has been no filter on the lens and the hood was extended.
The lens when it arrived very well packed from Japan was/is immaculately clean and new looking, no clouding, fungus, scratches or anything else can be seen looking through the lens. I think rbefly has a good point, it may have been cleaned and reassembled incorrectly or been faulty from day one, and that could be why it is in like new condition.
Thanks for the sample pics Stevebrot, if I could pay to have the lens fixed it would not bother me, as I like the lens in every other way.
I'll be back after more testing. Thanks again everyone.
Carl :-)
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
01-07-2014, 07:24 AM
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Hello, I have just recently got back into serious photography and purchased a K3 with an 18-135mm.
I also have just also bought a smc M 1:4 200mm lens off ebay that is in perfect condition inside and out visually, I was so happy it was pristine looking.
Oh dear, then i took some pics and the quality is very poor. I tried all the apertures, fast shutter speeds, very careful support and squeezing the button, for not pretty results.
Anyone that thinks they may know the problem, I'd like to hear from?
Hopefully I have attached 2 sample pics, but this is a first attempt :confused:
Thanks for looking :)
Carl
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
01-04-2014, 07:42 PM
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Thanks for all the welcomes guys.
I agree the K3 + 18-135 is a nice camera to get back into photography with, but I'm saving so much money now I'm not racing mountain bikes :lol:
I'm starting my LBA as well, oh and then there's the Metz and tripod :confused:
Groover
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
01-02-2014, 04:59 PM
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Hello everyone, thankyou for providing such a wealth of information and inspiration on this site through the forums and the amazing photos here.
I've just got back into photography recently and purchased a K3 with the 18-135 lens. I have several lenses from my ME super days that will still be useful including smc 50mm 1.7, 135mm takumar 2.5, Vivitar 55mm 2.8 macro and several others I may not use.
My interests in photography are varied but love doing wildlife especially reptiles and macro insects/spiders etc.
Also like black & white and used to dev and print back in the day.
Carlgroover (not my real name) :-)
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