Forum: Pentax K-S1 & K-S2
01-21-2022, 07:42 AM
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I have some aperture ring analog lenses but my best lenses are all fully digital.
Was thinking of switching to similarly aged (but higher tier) K3 (or K5II) but some frustrating circumstances arose so instead I'll seek repair. Techy type but not in the camera field :lol:, so I'll look for an official repair shop.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
01-21-2022, 01:52 AM
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As update: Something came up and I'll have to make do with my faulty K-S1 for a while longer. Maybe I'll be able to get it repaired at one point.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
01-20-2022, 09:02 AM
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Just looked at the prices of the 55-300 PLM lens, as high as the K3 itself, PLM definitely not a factor yet :o
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
01-20-2022, 08:38 AM
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That's an awesome list. Thank you
The warranty apparently covers every fault (unless user induced)
The one thing about that K3 that strikes me odd is the missing eyecap and I don't know why :lol:
So the K-3 (for about 500 USD) is preferrable then to the K5II (about 400 USD)?
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
01-20-2022, 06:05 AM
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I used focus peaking only since my K-S1 developed the aperture error, beforehand only the magnification in case of MF and LiveView.
Didn't take many videos, though can imagine that the MJPEG of the K-5 would maybe be easier to handle in the end than MP4.
Good point though. The K-S1 while not high tier still had a few neat functions, although not very comfortable to hold :lol: ---------- Post added 01-20-22 at 06:08 AM ----------
Had to look up mirror runaway. Found two different versions of it. Basically fluttering mirror and stuck mirror. Ouch.
Dual card indeed did intrigue me, but with a smaller buffer the transfer would still take longer.
Internal scale is tipping towards the K5II
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
01-20-2022, 04:19 AM
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My K-S1 got the aperture failure after about 8K shots a while ago (after a month or two resting), so I guess I'll have to one without that dreaded solenoid.
My eye fell on two models.
A K-3 with 25K shots and without the eyecap (shouldn't be a problem replacing it but is still kind of odd) and a K-5 II with 3K shots and 100 USD cheaper than the K-3 plus it's with warranty. Both are well below 500 USD.
No brainer K-3 or would the K5 II be better in that case due to fewer shots and warranty?
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Forum: Pentax K-S1 & K-S2
01-20-2022, 04:04 AM
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For me the fun with the K-S1 sadly came to an end a while ago when it also was visited by the aperture failure. That's life.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
12-05-2021, 09:11 AM
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| Pentax K-70 Giveaway Dolly
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Just short stories for now (and poems)
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
12-05-2021, 04:25 AM
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| Pentax K-70 Giveaway Dolly
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Shot yesterday with my current KS-1 to be used as cover on an ebook of mine
My KS-1 is sadly heavily affected by the K-Series aperture failure (all pictures being fully black) and because of that I can only use my analogue lenses due to them having an aperture ring.
The K-70 would improve my kit greatly as I'd be able to use my digital lenses again, which would improve family pictures and also my ebook covers.
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Forum: Pentax K-S1 & K-S2
10-08-2019, 06:59 AM
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With an analogue lens (SMC FA 28-200mm)
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Forum: Pentax K-S1 & K-S2
10-08-2019, 05:56 AM
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I normally use my ACDSee 9 for EXIF and development (not the best but at least quick). My guess would be on that software as the tool link (thanks Adam) shows the lens perfectly.
I guess it's time to upgrade the software then...
Thanks guys
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Forum: Pentax K-S1 & K-S2
10-07-2019, 05:56 AM
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I wonder if anybody else had the same problem before. My KS-1 suddenly stopped saving lens info in the EXIF.
No matter which lens, the line that's supposed to have the lens name in it is always empty.
I wonder if that's a setting issue or a weird software/hardware bug.
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
12-31-2017, 06:20 AM
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Caught a bee on a flower :D
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
08-06-2017, 02:50 AM
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Admiring her fresh face paint in the mirror
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
12-02-2016, 04:50 AM
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In Germany if they're not asked to have their picture taken then the picture won't be legal :D
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
11-24-2016, 08:38 AM
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
11-24-2016, 04:19 AM
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I like the last one, very good sharpness :)
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
11-24-2016, 02:51 AM
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Got a lucky shot of the moon one night before the (very cloudy) "supermoon"
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
11-16-2016, 11:45 PM
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Purple was a pretty good attention seeker :)
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
07-31-2016, 02:13 PM
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End of December last year, cold but sunny. Even in Germany it's not that often.
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
04-24-2016, 11:54 AM
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Forum: Winners' Showcase
04-11-2016, 03:27 AM
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
04-11-2016, 03:21 AM
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Good old Willie. Nominated
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
04-02-2016, 08:01 AM
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Sadly I don't know. Snow drop if I'd have to guess
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
03-29-2016, 12:43 AM
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Just enjoying a nice "springy" day outside
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