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Forum: Pentax Full Frame
12-01-2020, 08:13 AM
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If you still have the lenses, that is a great idea. I had a stack of FF Nikon lenses that never quite felt right on a APS-C camera, so I bought FF Nikon D700 and instantly it felt 'normal' again. Sure, the trade-off is having to carry a bigger and heavier camera but if you are willing to do that it's worth it. Having said that, all my Pentax cameras are APC-C sensor size with matching DA lenses and I never felt that was in any way a compromise.
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Forum: Photographic Equipment for Sale
11-27-2020, 05:20 AM
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PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing
Item for Sale
"Pentax SLR Cameras 1952-1989" hardcover book by Danilo Cecchi + free Sigma flash
Asking Price
20.00 AUD
Item Location
Alstonville (Australia)
Item Description
I have a hardcover copy of Asahi Pentax SLR Cameras 1952-1989 by Danilo Cecchi in excellent condition for sale. I just bought it to read the section on the Super A and put it on the shelf.
This is a great book that really outlines in detail the development of Pentax's film SLR cameras.
The outer sleeve type cover has some minor scuffing and page 28-30 have some minor damage (see photos), but the rest of the book is like new, including the hard cover. This book cost around $40 new in Australia.
Along with this book I am giving as a free add on a Sigma EF-530 DG ST (P-TLL) flash with its pouch and manual.
This is a great flash but sometimes the battery door does not make full contact and it cuts out. I suspect it is an easy home fix (gaffer tape?) but I just bought another flash instead!
However, because of this unreliability I don't want to sell the flash. I'll just give it away for free with the book.
Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
Yes
Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling
Item Condition (Key)
Used
Excellent
Shipping Destinations
Australia Only
Shipping Charge
$10.00
Shipping Services
AusPost Standard Parcel
Accepted Payment Types
PayPal
Return Policy & Additional Details
Happy to accept returns
Please send me a private message if interested in the item!
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Forum: Pentax Film SLR Discussion
11-21-2020, 09:02 AM
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I'd go for the Pentax Super A with a couple of small lenses. I used camera that with a 28mm and 50mm lens and it was perfect as a small, light weight kit, with just enough automation in Program mode to make it easy. Add a 135mm if you need something longer.
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Forum: Photographic Equipment for Sale
11-20-2020, 08:59 AM
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PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing
Item for Sale
Nikon SB-600 Flash compatible with all Nikon DSLR cameras - MINT
Asking Price
160.00 AUD
Item Location
Alstonville (Australia)
Item Description
Nikon SB-600 Flash compatible with all the latest Nikon DSLR cameras in MINT condition.
Comes with a flash stand, original Nikon pouch (like new), Nikon Manual, Nikon Guide to creative use of flashes, Nikon original box, plus after market diffuser.
This is a beautiful flash but I have fully switched to Pentax so selling all my Nikon gear.
Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
Yes
Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling
Item Condition (Key)
Used
Mint
Shipping Destinations
Australia Only
Shipping Charge
$10.00
Shipping Services
AusPost Express Post
Accepted Payment Types
PayPal Other (Elaborate)
Return Policy & Additional Details
Happy to accept returns
Please send me a private message if interested in the item!
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Forum: Sold Items
11-20-2020, 08:54 AM
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PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing
Item for Sale
Sorry, I made a mistake and listed this is as new. It is a USED camera.
Classic Nikon AF F-801s 35mm Film SLR camera with Nikon SB-24 flash
Asking Price
160.00 AUD
Item Location
Alstonville (Australia)
Item Description
Classic Nikon AF F-801s 35mm Film SLR camera with Nikon SB-24 flash in nearly MINT condition.
This is such a beautiful classic camera to use for those into film photography.
These are now vintage cameras so they are hard to find in this condition. Nice enough as a display model but solid enough to use in the toughest conditions.
- Camera body is very clean with no marks except some minor marks on base
- Battery compartments on both camera and flash are super clean with ZERO corrosion
- Everything is fully functional with both the camera and flash
- Flash has slight marks on red cover over infra-red focus beam
- Comes with Nikon camera manual and strap, original Nikon flash case,
Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
Yes
Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling
Item Condition (Key)
New
Shipping Destinations
Australia Only
Shipping Charge
New South Wales
Shipping Services
AusPost Express Post
Accepted Payment Types
PayPal Other (Elaborate)
Return Policy & Additional Details
Happy to accept returns.
$15 Express Post anywhere in Australia
Please send me a private message if interested in the item!
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Forum: Sold Items
11-20-2020, 08:47 AM
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PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing
Item for Sale
Pentax AF-200FG Flash - MINT
Asking Price
120.00 AUD
Item Location
Alstonville (Australia)
Item Description
Here is a MINT Pentax AF-200FG flash.
I bought this flash but hardly ever used it as I ended getting another bigger flash (Metz AF 52) that I used all the time instead.
This is a great flash that works on all the Pentax cameras, even the latest DSLRs, as it supports P-TTL as well as TTL flash, and can be used with digital and film cameras.
Please note the stand is NOT included in the sale.
Pentax AF200FG Flash Review - Review | PentaxForums.com Reviews
Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
Yes
Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling
Item Condition (Key)
Used
Mint
Shipping Destinations
Australia Only
Shipping Charge
New South Wales
Shipping Services
AusPost Express Post
Accepted Payment Types
PayPal Other (Elaborate)
Return Policy & Additional Details
Happy to accept returns if not satisfied.
$10 Express Post to anywhere in Australia.
Apologies to overseas members!!!
Please send me a private message if interested in the item!
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-08-2020, 03:20 AM
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I think this is an important factor consider if the lens is to be used as a walk-around lens. I love my DA*300 for its optical quality but I bought it specifically for relatively stationary wildlife photography. I find it too heavy to use as a walk-around lens. For that I use the DA55-300 PLM.
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Forum: Pentax K-3
07-22-2020, 09:35 AM
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Still one of the best cameras ever released and still my favorite despite having used multiple other cameras from multiple brands. There is something magical about Pentax....
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
07-19-2020, 06:13 AM
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That's true. He is not very positive but i liked the article as it gives a good summary of Pentax's approach.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
07-18-2020, 10:20 AM
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I read this very interesting article on Digital Trends about Pentax's approach to photography and camera design, expressed in their Principles of Pentax. It quotes the President of Pentax, Shinobu Takahashi, as saying: "At Pentax, we don’t design SLRs or mirrorless cameras based on which is superior or inferior in terms of technology. We believe that everything depends on which type of camera the user prefers because of the way it handles or captures a particular subject. We design SLRs that allow the photographer to sense and capture the light coming through the SLR-exclusive pentaprism. We’d like to help them create images using all the elements of their creative imagination." That certainly resonates with me.
Pentax Focuses on More Art, Less Tech Ahead of Camera Launch | Digital Trends
PENTAX PRINCIPLES | brand | RICOH IMAGING |
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
07-14-2020, 11:26 PM
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Very nice photo. Well done.
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
06-30-2020, 07:11 PM
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That is an interesting point. Film cameras used to have a lifespan of potentially decades, while modern DSLRs are effectively mini-computers in camera form, with a much shorter lifespan in general, notwithstanding the fact that plenty last 10 years or more. Maybe people's expectations are different in this area because of the lifespan of film cameras. I suspect that younger generations (at least younger than me!) don't expect cameras too last that long. Sad to say but it seems like electronic consumer goods have almost become disposable products. Look at the typical life span of cell phones.....
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
06-28-2020, 05:57 PM
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Anzac Bridge in Glebe, Sydney, Australia. I love the colors from my now 14 year old Pentax K100D. That is virtually straight out of the camera. Just resized for posting and very slight increased contrast.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
06-20-2020, 07:52 PM
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Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio
06-17-2020, 08:15 AM
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I have found that my old Nikon SB-28 flash in AUTO mode on my Pentax K-3 consistently gives a better exposure than my more recent Pentax flashes in PPT-L mode. True, it doesn't have HSS or some of the other technical advantages of PPT-L, but for everyday use it is much better.
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Forum: Photographic Industry and Professionals
06-13-2020, 01:48 PM
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It's a shame as he did some very detailed and helpful reviews. Here is a detailed comparison between the D-FA 100mm macro lens and the FA 100mm as a good example:
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Forum: General Photography
06-09-2020, 06:24 PM
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My dad was an engineer specializing in optical instruments and one thing he told me is to never store lenses (or any optical gear) in leather cases or bags. Leather, being an organic material really attracts fungus and mold. So I guess all those old 'vintage' cases are out!
It's probably best not to store camera gear in any bags. Best to just have it sitting on a shelf (if in an area of relative low humidity) or, even better, in a humidity controlled cabinet. That is the most expensive solution but the most effective. I live in a semi tropical area but since doing that I haven't lost any lenses to fungus while before I lost a few.
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Forum: General Photography
06-08-2020, 12:37 PM
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Yes, I am familiar with those books and even bought the book on the K-3, but good as they are as instructional books I was thinking more over an overview of the period. I'm very sorry to hear that by Yvon Bourque has passed away. I always respected his judgement and knowledge.
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Forum: General Photography
06-08-2020, 06:02 AM
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There have been some excellent books written on Pentax SLRs and lenses, including "Pentax SLR 35mm Cameras 1952-1989" by Danilo Cecchi (1990) and "The Asahi Pentax Way" by Herbert Keppler in 1979.
However, these earlier books only covered the film era. Are there any book you would recommend that cover the DSLR era? Yes, I know all the info is online, but sometimes it's nice to read a book for a change!
Thank you!
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Forum: General Photography
06-08-2020, 05:42 AM
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Regardless of the alleged virtues of any possible anti-viral treatment, a photography forum is not the best place to share medical information. People should obtain medical information from trusted and verifiable medical sources, not photography related websites.
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Forum: Pentax K-3
05-24-2020, 10:57 AM
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Or even better, a Pentax K-50 made in the national colors of the Philippines ;)
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Forum: Pentax K-3
05-23-2020, 11:55 PM
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Forum: Pentax K-3
05-23-2020, 10:26 PM
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There are too many nooks in crannies in the body to risk that. If you really want to do that I'd remove the rubber part and spray paint it separately and then reglue it on to the body.
Alternatively buy a cheap broken body of any camera and spray paint that so you can see exactly what will happen before potentially ruining your K3.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
05-23-2020, 11:17 AM
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Both the RED filter and the IR filter effects on the K7 and the K3 produce very nice photos too in B/W mode. Add a lot more contrast. Took me about two years to discover that! :)
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These in-camera filter effects are often derided but they can be very useful. Sure there are some gimmicky effects but some are quite useful. For instance, the IR effect in the K7 and K3 in B/W mode is particularly good. Yes, I know it's not 'real' IR but it's not bad for the occasional use without the bother of using filters or the expense of converting a camera to full-time IR use.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
05-20-2020, 02:36 AM
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Yes, that makes sense. Just like everything film related too..... it's now become a niche market with prices to match.
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