Forum: Pentax Price Watch
08-14-2014, 08:53 PM
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Please do. I'm on the fence about this tripod, haha.
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Forum: Pentax Price Watch
08-09-2014, 09:17 AM
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Does the ultra ball-head stay in place? I have the traveler and notice when tightening the ball-head it kind of tilts forward usually - making leveling a PITA. That, and it's also too short for me being 57''. 65" is more than enough height for me :cool:
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Forum: Pentax Price Watch
08-04-2014, 02:44 PM
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I might get this! Thanks for posting
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Forum: Pentax Price Watch
07-28-2014, 08:48 AM
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The 10-20 has been on sale a lot, progressively getting cheaper. They sell too much used TBH...
I haven't had either, but the 3.5 is a lot more expensive and has no improvement other than 3.5 which I hear isn't really usable. Don't quote me on that though.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-26-2014, 08:28 PM
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Bit of an informative read, though I'm really tired and will have to reread that. The fisheye isn't actually that bad, and I don't like that roof stretching in the 8-16mm. 8mm seems like a crazy beast. ---------- Post added 07-26-14 at 11:29 PM ----------
nice shots. I've been googling fisheye images and for some reason, I actually like the distortion such as in your images. It seems it can turn an ordinary landscape into something much more interesting! Perhaps it's because I'm so use to seeing regular flat landscape photos? ---------- Post added 07-26-14 at 11:30 PM ----------
Interesting, wasn't aware of the sun reflection issue. Nice infrared shot :cool: ---------- Post added 07-26-14 at 11:32 PM ---------- I'm starting to think maybe it would make more sense to get the 10-17FE and 15mm LTD...Or perhaps the Samyang 8mm and the 15mm LTD? decisions decisions.
I feel a fisheye would offer better results with landscapes than cityscapes.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-25-2014, 06:59 PM
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I'm not sure how I could use a fisheye, that's some distortion that I don't know how to use to my advantage...maybe I need to be more creative.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-25-2014, 04:06 PM
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Uh oh, flare! haha, the sigma 8-16 as those beautiful pointed star lights, haha. Thanks for the replies guys!
The 10-20 doesn't really break the bank, but I'm actually considering a possible fisheye lens. The rokinon is 8mm, and cheap! I've never played with fisheye but it seems really fun but yet difficult, but couldn't I defish it in PP? So I can have a fisheye whenever and then defish it when I need too. My understanding is that the sigma 8-16 has some distortion at 8mm that requires some correction in PP anyways.
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Forum: Pentax Price Watch
07-25-2014, 02:58 PM
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Forum: Visitors' Center
07-25-2014, 02:35 PM
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I upgraded from a K-r to the K-5 and I could not be anymore pleased. I was lucky to grab one at a extremely cheap price, only reason I upgraded. Regardless of having a better sensor, the K-5 just feels so right as if someone designed it specifically for my hands. I'm sure many feel the same, it's a great workhorse. I hope you enjoy yours :)
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-25-2014, 11:28 AM
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Hello,
I'm in search of a UWA and have been contemplating the 10-20mm. It seems to be inexpensive compared to other UWA's but still delivers a great image. I'm interested in using a UWA to shoot sunsets, landscapes, and cityscapes. Ideally I want the 8-16, but it's rare and expensive and perhaps the 10-20 would be a good substitute? It hovers at around half the price, while still delivering great IQ.
Just wondering if anyone had this lens and has/tried other lenses like the 8-16, 12-24, etc and could offer a word of wisdom? :)
Thank you for reading.
Cheers,
Zealex
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-25-2014, 10:46 AM
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DA L 18-55
DA L 55-300
DA 35/2.5
A 50mm/1.7
A 100mm/2.8 Non-Macro
I need more :(
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
07-25-2014, 10:37 AM
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Just a tip, SD cards when advertised usually display reading speeds. If you shoot in bursts, you'll want cards that can deliver writing speeds of 30mb/s (or more) to clear that buffer ASAP. Reading speeds are usually much greater than writing speeds, so keep that in consideration!
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Forum: Pentax Price Watch
07-25-2014, 09:45 AM
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Very attractive price though, I'm not sure how I feel about a refurbished lens - maybe I'm too picky? A great alternative to the FA31 (correct me if I'm wrong), so I'm sure they'll sell out quick! If only my wallet could satisfy my LBA :).
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Forum: Lens Clubs
07-24-2014, 11:39 PM
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I have to get a copy of this lens soon so I can join you guys! Nothing but amazing photos!
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
07-24-2014, 09:10 PM
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SanDisk Extreme is a very popular brand. However, I use PNY cards which are cheaper and don't have a complaint. It's 9.99 for a 16gb 90mb/s card on Amazon. I wouldn't get less than 16gb because the price asked for 8gb cards is like a dollar cheaper than 16gb.. Another brand of SD cards people here like I believe are Transcend. SD card speed is the same I believe regardless of memory space. If the speed is advertised at 30mb/s a 64gb and 8gb should read at the same rate.
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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
07-24-2014, 09:05 PM
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It should be on the bottom of your camera, and it's the list of digits you see. Sort of blue-gray looking.
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Forum: Pentax Price Watch
07-24-2014, 07:36 PM
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I drool for this lens, wish I could find one in the US :(
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Forum: Pentax Full Frame
07-22-2014, 05:42 AM
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not sure if said, but the ability to set a minimum shutter speed. Kind of like auto iso where you can set the min and Max.
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Forum: Pentax Price Watch
07-19-2014, 10:38 AM
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ebay seller has quite a few negative remarks.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
07-18-2014, 09:02 AM
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The lens was bought new, and I don't remember seeing any scratches. I was careful to clean them, and made sure there was nothing on the glass or pen that would bring harm to the element. I wish I could share your confidence, but I feel it's too risky to clean another lens again.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
07-17-2014, 05:54 PM
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I have to disagree, I just used a lens pen as light as a feather to clean my 35mm/2.4 and it got a few micro scratches on the rear.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-17-2014, 05:47 PM
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Before I put my lens away I did a very thorough test with my flashlight and at a angle I see tiny scratch marks...great. I brushed, blew, was very delicate using the pen but I guess I ended up scratching my glass. The scratches are very subtle, and are only visible if you really search for them - but they're there and I hope it doesn't degrade IQ :(
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-17-2014, 12:57 PM
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Wow they should call LensPen, MagicPen! Really happy, like the fingerprint wasn't even there :cool:
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-15-2014, 09:30 AM
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Alright hopefully it'll work thanks :).
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-15-2014, 08:10 AM
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So would a quick wipe with glasses fluid cleaner be a stupid thing to do for my lens? My lenspen will be here Thursday hopefully.
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