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Forum: Sold Items
06-23-2015, 06:04 PM
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Forum: Sold Items
11-18-2014, 03:15 PM
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Forum: Sold Items
11-11-2014, 11:50 PM
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Forum: Pentax K-01
11-21-2013, 10:26 PM
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Happened to me too last week. I used a dab of super glue to glue it back in place. This is on my wife's K-01, which has not seen much use -- fewer than 3000 shutter actuations. I have not had a problem with my white K-01, which has seen much more use. Whatever the case, it's poor workmanship -- I was surprised to see all the plastic under the aluminum dial.
Mike
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Forum: Pentax K-01
03-30-2013, 11:02 PM
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Original poster here. I emailed Pentax and they responded that they do not test or warrant their cameras for use with third-party external flash units. They are unwilling to help. They cautioned that using any third-party flash could damage the camera (any Pentax DSLR) and advised using a Wein SafeSync hotshoe adapter with third party flashes. Not very helpful! It would be nice to know why it works fine on the K-x but not at all on the K-01.
"We do not test our cameras for compatibility with third-party flashes so we cannot tell you what might be the problem when you try using the Bell & Howell flash on the K-01. This flash may not be compatible with the camera, or it may only work in manual mode. We do recommend that if you do try to use it on the camera (or any PENTAX camera), you use a Wein SafeSync hotshoe adapter with it to protect the camera."
Not very helpful! It would be nice to know why it works fine on the K-x but not at all on the K-01.
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Forum: Pentax K-01
03-22-2013, 04:06 PM
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West Penn wrote: "Mike, I have a Rokinon D980AFZ-PK, which is identical to the Bell & Howell and others except in name. It exhibits the same characteristics as as you describe (strobe firing) when on the K-01, but does seem to work in manual mode. The flash works fine in P-TTL mode with the Pentax K-x and K20D."
Interesting. I guess I should try the latest firmware update (I'm still on the first update) and see if that makes a difference. I wonder why the flash exhibits different behaviors of these two cameras? I suppose I should also email Pentax support and see what they say. In case you're wondering, I'm a real estate agent and take a lot of interior photos of homes. The K-01 is much superior to the K-x in terms of auto white balance. It would be nice to use just one camera when taking interior photos both with and without flash.
Mike
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Forum: Pentax K-01
03-21-2013, 01:55 PM
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The flash unit works in all modes with the K-x. I just mounted it again onto the K-01, where it only works in manual mode. (I had not tried it in manual mode before.) When I try it in any other mode on the K-01, it either does not fire at all or goes into a strobe mode after the shutter has fired.
Mike
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Forum: Pentax K-01
03-21-2013, 12:47 PM
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I have a Bell & Howell external flash (model Z680AF-P) I use frequently with my K-x. But it does not work when mounted on my K-01 -- it either will not fire when the shutter is pressed or it goes into a delayed strobe mode. Is this flash unit incompatible with the K-01, or is there a special setting I need to use?
Mike
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Forum: Pentax K-01
10-15-2012, 09:36 PM
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Just wanted to add my voice to the chorus: the new firmware version substantially improves camera performance. For instance, focus is quite snappy now with the 18-55mm kit lens (with version 1.0, focusing with this lens was noticeably balky). It is quite an improvement, a real step up from the "live view" implementations of most dslrs. It feels on par with the performance of current generation, high-end point-and-shoot cameras. Kudos to Pentax.
Mike
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
11-29-2011, 07:00 PM
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Thank you all for your replies -- I guess I'll have to open my wallet and buy myself a Christmas present!
Mike
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
11-29-2011, 01:17 PM
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I own a nice copy of the SMC Pentax DA 18-55 F3.5-5.6 AL II kit lens. I like the size and weight and am generally happy with the performance of the lens. Would I see a marked increase in the quality of my photos (sharpness, bokeh, color rendering) if I were to upgrade to Tamron's AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR LD Aspherical IF SP lens?
In your opinion, would this be a worthwhile upgrade?
Mike
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Forum: Sold Items
11-24-2011, 07:31 PM
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Sent private message.
Mike
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Forum: Sold Items
11-23-2011, 04:58 PM
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PM sent regarding the Sigma 17-70
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
11-10-2011, 06:25 PM
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Thank you for your replies. It's curious there is no information out there about the plain old Super-Wide, the one you have identified as lacking the "A" position on the aperture ring. Are the optics the same?
Looking at the two versions from the side, the markings on the aperture ring appear to be exactly the same. Both versions have an "A" mark. A noticeable difference is the pattern on the rubber focus ring, which is kind of slanted on the Super-Wide II.
Does anyone have any experience shooting with the older lens?
Mike
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
11-09-2011, 04:44 PM
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-13-2011, 11:42 AM
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Nick, I was hoping to stumble upon something like that, but the search feature on this forum didn't come up with anything.
Mike
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-12-2011, 10:58 AM
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Axl, thanks for the info. I was intrigued by the size of the Hoya -- it looked well built and is compact. But there is very little info on the net . . . which in itself probably says a lot. I'll look for something else. The days of great prices on Pentax lenses are long gone.
Mike
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-11-2011, 10:59 PM
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Anyone have any experience with this lens or any other Hoya branded manual focus lenses? I'm curious about the quality.
Mike
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
04-20-2010, 07:52 PM
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Your best choice, in my opinion, is to take two sets of of Energizer Ultimate lithium batteries. These will easily give you a minimum of 2000 exposures (1,000 each set), assuming you use your flash 1/3 of the time. These batteries are very reliable and perform well even in extreme cold. I have a new K-x, and have logged 1858 exposures on one set of AA lithiums so far; that set is still going strong.
Mike
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
04-07-2010, 09:01 PM
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Yes, it is best to call and verify that this is not gray market and comes with Pentax's U.S. warranty (assuming you are here in the U.S.)
Mike
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
04-07-2010, 08:45 PM
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Butterfly is a decent on-line retailer -- I have purchased from them a few times and always received good service. That price sounds about right. Check this link out for a recent pricing survey:
Pentax K-x stock status and availability matrix - 1001 Noisy Cameras
As others have commented, the 55-300 zoom is considered by most to be a much better lens than the 50-200 zoom. Since the Christmas sale madness, K-x kit prices have increased, but you can still find the two lens kit (with 55-300 zoom) for under $700. I recently purchased this kit from Tri-State Camera & Video for a total cost of $684. (The same package had been going for as low as $650 earlier in the year.)
Mike
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
03-30-2010, 06:20 PM
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I don't see automatic horizon correction as an option on any of the K-x menu screens. Nor do I see "electronic level."
Mike
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
03-30-2010, 05:40 PM
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What are you referring to when you use the term "automatic horizontal correction"? There is no such selection in the "lens correction" menu or in the "shake reduction" menu. There is a selection for "distortion dorrection" in the lens correction menu. Are you suggesting that "distortion correction" should not be used when "shake reduction" is turned on?
Mike
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