Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
11-12-2018, 03:33 AM
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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.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
11-12-2018, 03:31 AM
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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
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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.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
08-05-2018, 01:13 AM
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Thanks mate, a lucky image, unfortunately the tree is no more. ---------- Post added 08-05-18 at 06:14 PM ----------
Thanks mate, lucky image, the tree is no more
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
08-03-2018, 11:08 PM
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A lucky grab, and, alas the tree is no more
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
08-03-2018, 02:31 AM
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Thank you, I really like the clouds just above the horizon. This was taken from the viewing platform on a fire watch tower.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
08-03-2018, 02:29 AM
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Lovely little birds, but difficult to photograph.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
08-03-2018, 02:28 AM
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thank you, it is a long time since I have posted here, so must get back to it soon.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
08-03-2018, 02:26 AM
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Thanks Mate, haven't posted here in a while and currently have problems with home phone and internet (we have neither)
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
07-22-2018, 07:05 PM
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
07-22-2018, 07:04 PM
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
06-28-2018, 11:29 PM
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Thank you, I din't notice the rain drop in the middle of the image, ah well!
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
06-28-2018, 11:27 PM
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Thank you for your comments, i will have to get back to posting here, one day soon.
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Forum: Lens Clubs
07-20-2016, 09:40 PM
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Still got some good shots if these are a representative sample. I would print abd frame#2, love it. ---------- Post added 07-21-16 at 02:46 PM ----------
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)
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
07-18-2016, 03:02 AM
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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
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
07-18-2016, 01:30 AM
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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
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
07-15-2016, 11:50 PM
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Well done. Wattle birds around here tend to be very flighty and easily scared off.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
07-15-2016, 11:45 PM
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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.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
07-15-2016, 12:29 AM
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We dog sat for 4 weeks, so I have had plenty of fresh, cold air and exercise.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
07-03-2016, 04:59 AM
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Pleased that you do, thank you for the comment
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
07-03-2016, 04:56 AM
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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
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
07-03-2016, 01:44 AM
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Masterful. #6 is amazing.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
07-03-2016, 01:32 AM
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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.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
07-02-2016, 09:38 PM
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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
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
07-02-2016, 04:52 AM
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I cooked ours. Thanks Mate, I enjoy the time spent watching these beauties
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