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Forum: General Talk
07-05-2022, 03:08 AM
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Also remember like Seldon said on big bang N gauge 1/2 the size but twice the fun. I had a train set as a kid never thought about doing 1 but I do like to watch people make and modify the model railway plans on youtube
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
10-23-2021, 05:30 AM
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Some days I would wear Pentax why didnt I leave them years ago? ( due to frustration on getting gear etc to suit Pentax ) Or the other 1 would Pentax I have a love / hate relationship Love when I use it Hate when trying to buy gear ( lack of 3rd party gear etc)
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Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio
10-22-2021, 10:48 PM
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Just on a side note the Sigma ring flash you know you can but adapter ring in 4 sizes on ebay etc as I bought 1 the other day as I got 1 old new stock for $200 AUD
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Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio
10-22-2021, 08:50 PM
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Hi all I pulled out my Metz 58 AF 2 back up flash , I havent used for about 12 months It turns on has splash screen Metz 58 af 2 v 5 then goes to Pttl etc about 10 seconds latter it flashes power pack after that no what you do it wont respond to any button . After searching etc I found out Metz recommends turning on flash every 3 months other wise it has capacity trouble . I put it on the camera K3II and it works ie flashes puts the shutter to 1/180 etc . I got in touch with Australia agent and they said its a common problem ( flash about 5/6 years old) and cost not worth it The flash is defaulted to last setting ie turns off after 10 mins and had the 2 flash part working ( which is what I had it on last time)
On a side note he told me the Metz lighting / flash section of flash has gone .
So if any 1 has a Metz I would recommend if not using the flash for a while I would turn it on every few months
I never had this happen to any other flash with led screens etc
When I went to Metz it takes you to 2 sections either tv s etc or electric pushbikes
Any 1 here about either parts either the problem and Metz lighting in general
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Forum: General Photography
10-08-2021, 02:53 AM
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After my daughter cheap DSLR once broke due to camera strap coming undone I now put the strap on like whats showed but also get out a needle and thread and sew the ends up so they cant come undone but also I use fishing snaps so I can take the strap on and off
Also with the strap over shoulder type that attach to the base of the DSLR where is screws onto where the tripod attaches I also put a bit of paracord attached to the part that screws onto the sling / camera and to 1 of the camera stapes loops . As I was very luck 1 day the screw came lose and camera fell on to a soft counion , so once bitten twice shy ,
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
09-22-2019, 02:20 AM
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LOL climate actives most are oxygen thieves
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
08-08-2019, 09:39 PM
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Ge this takes me back about 45 years now Good picture . I remember catching tadpoles and yabbies ( crawfish) when I was about 8 to 14 years old .
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Forum: General Talk
07-23-2019, 04:32 AM
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Just wondering if you own a K3 why did you rent a KP? Thanks
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
07-22-2019, 04:50 AM
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What did he do lose a bet I think I would rather walk
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
07-06-2019, 05:00 PM
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
07-06-2019, 04:58 PM
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If you ask me it would be like living next to the tip with out the blow flies . I am glad I am not there neighbor
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Forum: Sold Items
07-05-2019, 09:19 PM
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now showing up the pictures
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Forum: General Talk
07-03-2019, 10:10 PM
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Forum: General Talk
06-30-2019, 03:00 PM
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I think Sheldon would be proud of that picture
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Also in Britain is that a nice summer day there ?
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Forum: General Talk
06-27-2019, 10:11 PM
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Like others have said a better camera / guitar / bike etc wont make a average person better BUT I have also gone down that path with camera / Bass guitars ( only real instrument none of that 6 string stuff ) & to be honest better gear makes life much better & also you wount be as frustrated with thing like crappy necks sharp frets guitars not set up correct . Just like cameras where you can adjust better type of auto focus able to adjust aperture & shutter on 2 different dials with out having to press 2 buttons to get say aperture on lower end models like K100 super .
I say buy what you can AFFORD & that is only be answered by you ( and maybe if you have a other 1/2 him or her as well)
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
06-25-2019, 08:06 AM
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The only reason why I use a UV filter is for protection ie dust scratches / drops etc
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
06-25-2019, 07:47 AM
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Thanks all for the replys will think more about it. The metal lens hoods which 1s what from Amazon / ebay?
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
06-24-2019, 11:22 PM
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Hi I guess its a hold over from the old film days I always put a UV filter on my lens basical lens protection ( saved me more than once) . I was just wondering how many people ut there do the same or not? thanks
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
06-20-2019, 07:48 AM
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Thanks for that 1 lens I was looking at 50 /135 lens 2nd hand
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
06-20-2019, 07:42 AM
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Hi all I see some Pentax lens have SDM failures is there any lens that do it more than other ? is it just Pentax or do Sigma / Tameron do it as well?
I haven't a lens that isn't screw drive ( yet)
I know some one here was repairing SDM lens to screw drive ( I cant remember there name )
Thanks
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
06-17-2019, 03:47 AM
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Reason why I own Pentax because I bought in new when ME Super was new ( long time ago LOL) & i guess I just on buying Pentax compatible gear.
Reason why now I have jumped ship I couldnt afford it to be honest & at 57 I dont think I would get the value out of it.
I own a K3II & grip a 19/35 3.5/ 4.5 , 28 /80 f 2.8 , 105 2.8 50 f 1.7 80 / 200 f 2.8 120 / 400 f 4.5 / 5.6 & various flashes . If you work it what it would cost to replace with similar gear say a d500 / 7d from Nikon / Canon & then would it make me a better photographer ?
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
06-17-2019, 03:35 AM
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What about the rubber lens hoods that you push out in ? tried them?
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
06-14-2019, 09:24 PM
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I was testing out my Pentax K3II & Sigma 120/ 400 5.6 ( both new to me ) at local bird place
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
06-14-2019, 09:18 PM
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Hi we were trying light painting at our local camera club
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