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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 11-12-2018, 03:33 AM  
DFA 150-450 problems
Posted By Murra54
Replies: 20
Views: 2,761
My 3 year old lens is on its way back to Japan, and probably going to cost me a truckload of dollars to repair.
I was having intermittent problems with the auto focus ( the camera would switch to manual focus while I was trying to track "things) but was reluctant to send it away for repair because I suspected it would have to be sent back to Japan (I use the lens most days for birds, motorcyles etc.)
Then the zoom died. It started grating and jammed between 200 and 450.
I have been told there is a problem with the rear elements, so goodness knows when it will return and how useful/reliable it will be after repair.
Current price for a replacement is about $AUD3300.
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 11-12-2018, 03:31 AM  
Pentax 150-450 problem
Posted By Murra54
Replies: 9
Views: 2,141
My 3 year old lens is on its way back to Japan, and probably going to cost me a truckload of dollars to repair.
I was having intermittent problems with the auto focus ( the camera would switch to manual focus while I was trying to track "things) but was reluctant to send it away for repair because I suspected it would have to be sent back to Japan (I use the lens most days for birds, motorcyles etc.)
Then the zoom died. It started grating and jammed between 200 and 450.
I have been told there is a problem with the rear elements, so goodness knows when it will return and how useful/reliable it will be after repair.
Current price for a replacement is about $AUD3300.

Read more at: D-FA 150-450 focus limiter stuck - PentaxForums.com
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 11-12-2018, 03:30 AM  
D-FA 150-450 focus limiter stuck
Posted By Murra54
Replies: 15
Views: 1,998
My 3 year old lens is on its way back to Japan, and probably going to cost me a truckload of dollars to repair.
I was having intermittent problems with the auto focus ( the camera would switch to manual focus while I was trying to track "things) but was reluctant to send it away for repair because I suspected it would have to be sent back to Japan (I use the lens most days for birds, motorcyles etc.)
Then the zoom died. It started grating and jammed between 200 and 450.
I have been told there is a problem with the rear elements, so goodness knows when it will return and how useful/reliable it will be after repair.
Current price for a replacement is about $AUD3300.
Forum: Post Your Photos! 08-05-2018, 01:13 AM  
Nature Magpie in the Rain
Posted By Murra54
Replies: 18
Views: 1,597
Thanks mate, a lucky image, unfortunately the tree is no more.

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Thanks mate, lucky image, the tree is no more
Forum: Post Your Photos! 08-03-2018, 11:08 PM  
Nature Magpie in the Rain
Posted By Murra54
Replies: 18
Views: 1,597
A lucky grab, and, alas the tree is no more
Forum: Post Your Photos! 08-03-2018, 02:31 AM  
Landscape Cold, wet and windy
Posted By Murra54
Replies: 8
Views: 1,019
Thank you, I really like the clouds just above the horizon. This was taken from the viewing platform on a fire watch tower.
Forum: Post Your Photos! 08-03-2018, 02:29 AM  
Nature Scarlet robin
Posted By Murra54
Replies: 9
Views: 842
Lovely little birds, but difficult to photograph.
Forum: Post Your Photos! 08-03-2018, 02:28 AM  
Nature Willie feeding at sunset
Posted By Murra54
Replies: 6
Views: 695
thank you, it is a long time since I have posted here, so must get back to it soon.
Forum: Post Your Photos! 08-03-2018, 02:26 AM  
Nature What else would I do on an election night?
Posted By Murra54
Replies: 10
Views: 785
Thanks Mate, haven't posted here in a while and currently have problems with home phone and internet (we have neither)
Forum: Post Your Photos! 07-22-2018, 07:05 PM  
Nature Kangaroos in fog
Posted By Murra54
Replies: 8
Views: 921
Thank you
Forum: Post Your Photos! 07-22-2018, 07:04 PM  
Nature It is only a rose
Posted By Murra54
Replies: 7
Views: 697
Thank you
Forum: Post Your Photos! 06-28-2018, 11:29 PM  
Landscape Cold, wet and windy
Posted By Murra54
Replies: 8
Views: 1,019
Thank you, I din't notice the rain drop in the middle of the image, ah well!
Forum: Post Your Photos! 06-28-2018, 11:27 PM  
Nature Female Scarlet Robin
Posted By Murra54
Replies: 14
Views: 1,041
Thank you for your comments, i will have to get back to posting here, one day soon.
Forum: Lens Clubs 07-20-2016, 09:40 PM  
Post your HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW pictures!
Posted By Murra54
Replies: 3,526
Views: 477,325
Still got some good shots if these are a representative sample. I would print abd frame#2, love it.

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I use mine on both my K3 and K1; maybe I am not as discerning as others but I print 438mm x 329mm (13 x 19) on Ilford Pearl paper and am more than happy with results. Have had friends who have held the combination of body, battery grip and lens who suggest it is heavy, so quality of images may be more affected by camera shake than lens problems. My version seems to be quite good through the zoom range. (photos in post 743 in this thread)
Forum: Post Your Photos! 07-18-2016, 03:02 AM  
Nature Da560 with Kenko 2xTC manual focus
Posted By Murra54
Replies: 5
Views: 786
I am fortunate that we are well settled. I always thought that I would purchase a sports car when I had some extra cash (read that as got old). Now I look at older blokes in sports cars and think hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!, so I spent the money on a K1! and feel very pleased with myself
Forum: Post Your Photos! 07-18-2016, 01:30 AM  
Nature Da560 with Kenko 2xTC manual focus
Posted By Murra54
Replies: 5
Views: 786
I am really pleased with my K1, seems to do everything I need it to do extremely well. Someday i am going to have to learn what all the knobs and dials do
Forum: Post Your Photos! 07-15-2016, 11:50 PM  
Nature Interupted wattle bird
Posted By Murra54
Replies: 12
Views: 838
Well done. Wattle birds around here tend to be very flighty and easily scared off.
Forum: Post Your Photos! 07-15-2016, 11:45 PM  
Pets Been dog sitting
Posted By Murra54
Replies: 4
Views: 742
used the light meter to take a reading from
Thanks for your comments.
We have a sliding glass door into the back yard which I have used several times for portraits, I saw the dog sitting there and used the light meter to take a reading from the hair above her eyes.
Forum: Post Your Photos! 07-15-2016, 12:29 AM  
Pets Been dog sitting
Posted By Murra54
Replies: 4
Views: 742
We dog sat for 4 weeks, so I have had plenty of fresh, cold air and exercise.
Forum: Post Your Photos! 07-03-2016, 04:59 AM  
Abstract Ephemeral beauty
Posted By Murra54
Replies: 11
Views: 846
Pleased that you do, thank you for the comment
Forum: Post Your Photos! 07-03-2016, 04:56 AM  
Nature What else would I do on an election night?
Posted By Murra54
Replies: 10
Views: 785
Pleased that you looked and thanks for the comments. Had two cracks, don't know that I can justify the expense of a (about $150 odd) third.



Maj has the Life of Pi on tonight - certainly confirms why I only watch wildlife shows,and, even then, it is most likely to be an Attenborough show.



Best I could hope for was a head under the blankets and hope that it worked out well. Next time I might lose myself in a bottle of good red.



I appreciate you viewing and your kind comments



Thank you, Janse I look forward to more of yours
Forum: Post Your Photos! 07-03-2016, 01:44 AM  
Nature Some small critters from Waterton National Park
Posted By Murra54
Replies: 10
Views: 713
Masterful. #6 is amazing.
Forum: Post Your Photos! 07-03-2016, 01:32 AM  
Sports Its my ball!
Posted By Murra54
Replies: 10
Views: 960
Love the look on the face of the kid with the ball and the kid tackiling doesn't look like he is going to let go in a hurry.

Close is good, even closer next time to catch those expressions. really like the shot speaks to me about how seriously kid take their sport.
Forum: Post Your Photos! 07-02-2016, 09:38 PM  
Abstract Ephemeral beauty
Posted By Murra54
Replies: 11
Views: 846
Thanks, the reflections are quite amazing when you see the photograph. The kids who were making the bubbles were having a ball



Thanks Heinrich, sometimes simple stuff just works and this was pure happenstance. I was drinking coffee in the library when I saw the first group of bubbles stream by. I still had my camera with me because I didn't like the look of the character who had parked quite close to me in the car park.



Hey Antonio, thanks. I appreciate the time people take to look and comment
Forum: Post Your Photos! 07-02-2016, 04:52 AM  
Nature What else would I do on an election night?
Posted By Murra54
Replies: 10
Views: 785
I cooked ours. Thanks Mate, I enjoy the time spent watching these beauties
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