Pentax K10D "Magic Lantern Guide"

2019-02-07 Thread Ken Waller
No longer have the camera and rather than throw this away I thought I offer the guide to someone on the list that is interested. I'll pay postage for shipping in the U.S. First response gets it. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: FS - K10D Body Kit

2018-10-26 Thread Ken Waller
Probably the biggest working difference with the *istD, K10D,K20D and K-3 for me is the usuable range of ISO with the *istD having the smallest usable ISO range and the K-3 having the highest for my type of shoopting. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller

Re: FS - K10D Body Kit

2018-10-26 Thread Ken Waller
I've made many, many prints with the *istD, K10D, K20D and K-3 - alot were 18" by 12" and when mounted on the wall, I can't tell by image quality which camera made which print. I've also had several 2' by 3' prints comercially made with the same results. And yes I do take extra effo

Re: FS - K10D Body Kit

2018-10-26 Thread Rick Womer
My impressions are a bit different than Peter’s. I had an ist-D, and went from that to a K10D. It provided a distinct advantage in image quality in tonality as well as megapixels. The only problem with the K10D was that noise became bothersome at ISO 800, and night shots at ISO 1600

Re: FS - K10D Body Kit

2018-10-26 Thread P. J. Alling
I skipped the K10D, when it came out.  The K100D used pretty much same, though improved, probably in manufacturing, guts as the *ist Ds series, if you compare the specifications they were damned near identical. The K10D had roughly 60% more MP than the*ist-Ds but linear resolution was only

Re: FS - K10D Body Kit

2018-10-25 Thread lrc
How does the image quality compare to the k100 and the k20? On October 25, 2018 8:53:10 PM PDT, Ken Waller wrote: >Looking to sell a very slightly used K10D body. Has 2590 shutter >clicks. >Complete with original box and all items originally contained in the >box, >in

FS - K10D Body Kit

2018-10-25 Thread Ken Waller
Looking to sell a very slightly used K10D body. Has 2590 shutter clicks. Complete with original box and all items originally contained in the box, including battery. Absolutely no wear visible. I bought this K10D late in its product cycle, a few months before the K20D was available. I

Re: K10D malfunction

2015-05-02 Thread Mark C
...@charter.net wrote: My IR converted K10d has started acting strange - basically it pretty much ignores any A, F, FA or DFA lens that is attached to it and treats them like a K or M mount. The camera will do nothing unless using aperture ring is enabled in the custom options. Even then, if the apeture

Re: K10D malfunction

2015-05-02 Thread P.J. Alling
:46 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: My IR converted K10d has started acting strange - basically it pretty much ignores any A, F, FA or DFA lens that is attached to it and treats them like a K or M mount. The camera will do nothing unless using aperture ring is enabled in the custom

Re: K10D malfunction

2015-05-02 Thread Rick Womer
! On Fri, May 1, 2015 at 4:46 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: My IR converted K10d has started acting strange - basically it pretty much ignores any A, F, FA or DFA lens that is attached to it and treats them like a K or M mount. The camera will do nothing unless using aperture ring

Re: K10D malfunction

2015-05-02 Thread Mark C
Thanks - sounds like what is happen with my K10d, though it does work OK with non-A lenses or lenses where the aperture ring is not on the A setting. Mark On 5/2/2015 10:29 AM, P.J. Alling wrote: My old *ist-D has a similar problem, mounted lenses simply won't stop down using either DOF

Re: K10D malfunction

2015-05-02 Thread Mark C
wrote: My IR converted K10d has started acting strange - basically it pretty much ignores any A, F, FA or DFA lens that is attached to it and treats them like a K or M mount. The camera will do nothing unless using aperture ring is enabled in the custom options. Even then, if the apeture ring

Re: K10D malfunction

2015-05-02 Thread Mark C
, but if there are blow them off in such a way that you don't get them inside the camera body. That is enough to fix most contact related issues. Hope it works! On Fri, May 1, 2015 at 4:46 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: My IR converted K10d has started acting strange - basically it pretty much ignores any

Re: K10D malfunction

2015-05-02 Thread P.J. Alling
IR converted K10d has started acting strange - basically it pretty much ignores any A, F, FA or DFA lens that is attached to it and treats them like a K or M mount. The camera will do nothing unless using aperture ring is enabled in the custom options. Even then, if the apeture ring (if present

Re: K10D malfunction

2015-05-02 Thread Darren Addy
Rick Womer wrote: The oldest trick in the book an electronic camera, of course, is to turn It off, remove the battery, let it think about its own mortality for several minutes, re-insert the battery and try again. That's a great line. Of course one should never anthropomorphize cameras. They HATE

Re: K10D malfunction

2015-05-02 Thread John
? The contacts on the mount (camera lens both) are like little spring loaded ball bearings I suspect there's some kind of mechanical wear keeping them from making proper contact. On 5/1/2015 5:46 PM, Mark C wrote: My IR converted K10d has started acting strange - basically it pretty much ignores any

Re: K10D malfunction

2015-05-01 Thread Darren Addy
. That is enough to fix most contact related issues. Hope it works! On Fri, May 1, 2015 at 4:46 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: My IR converted K10d has started acting strange - basically it pretty much ignores any A, F, FA or DFA lens that is attached to it and treats them like a K or M

K10D malfunction

2015-05-01 Thread Mark C
My IR converted K10d has started acting strange - basically it pretty much ignores any A, F, FA or DFA lens that is attached to it and treats them like a K or M mount. The camera will do nothing unless using aperture ring is enabled in the custom options. Even then, if the apeture ring

Re: K10d resale value

2014-04-21 Thread John Sessoms
On 4/19/2014 7:13 PM, Darren Addy wrote: Stephen Migol is still doing great astrophotography with the K10D and, looking at his other equipment, I'm sure he could upgrade if he wanted to: http://www.astrobin.com/users/smigol/ In short, I think the laws of supply demand might make the K10D

Re: K10d resale value

2014-04-21 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Mon, Apr 21, 2014 at 11:14 AM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: It would be helpful if that GPS thing that uses the sensor shift for astro-tracing (is that the right word?) had been backwards compatible with the K10D K20D. The K10D and K20D didn't have sensor rotation as part

Re: K10d resale value

2014-04-21 Thread Darren Addy
to encourage new sales. On Mon, Apr 21, 2014 at 10:14 AM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: On 4/19/2014 7:13 PM, Darren Addy wrote: Stephen Migol is still doing great astrophotography with the K10D and, looking at his other equipment, I'm sure he could upgrade if he wanted to: http

Re: K10d resale value

2014-04-21 Thread John Sessoms
sales. On Mon, Apr 21, 2014 at 10:14 AM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: On 4/19/2014 7:13 PM, Darren Addy wrote: Stephen Migol is still doing great astrophotography with the K10D and, looking at his other equipment, I'm sure he could upgrade if he wanted to: http://www.astrobin.com

K10d resale value

2014-04-19 Thread David J Brooks
Looking at ebay any were from 175 to 460, what would be a fair resale value on a gently used under 10K clicks Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: K10d resale value

2014-04-19 Thread Darren Addy
Asking prices on eBay are irrelevant. You need to look at the SOLD prices. Are you selling the body alone (not with kit lens)? The more of the original accessories, body cap, charger, etc and box you have the better if you want the top end price. I don't see many people list the number of clicks,

Re: K10d resale value

2014-04-19 Thread John Sessoms
On Saturday morning I see a BGN K10D w/battery charger on KEH for $144.00 So, yeah, ask $225 and if it doesn't sell, lower the price until it does sell. On 4/19/2014 10:01 AM, Darren Addy wrote: Asking prices on eBay are irrelevant. You need to look at the SOLD prices. Are you selling

Re: K10d resale value

2014-04-19 Thread P.J. Alling
Check the prices at KEH, the have a K10D in Bargain condition for $144 US right now. I think they offer a 90 day warranty so figure out what you think that's worth and subtract accordingly. On 4/19/2014 9:46 AM, David J Brooks wrote: Looking at ebay any were from 175 to 460, what would

Re: K10d resale value

2014-04-19 Thread Zos Xavius
I wouldn't spend more than $150-175. Used K-7's are roughly $250 right now. If its pretty minty, you might get a bit more, but I wouldn't expect much. On Sat, Apr 19, 2014 at 11:38 AM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Check the prices at KEH, the have a K10D in Bargain condition

Re: K10d resale value

2014-04-19 Thread Tim Bray
wouldn't expect much. On Sat, Apr 19, 2014 at 11:38 AM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Check the prices at KEH, the have a K10D in Bargain condition for $144 US right now. I think they offer a 90 day warranty so figure out what you think that's worth and subtract accordingly

Re: K10d resale value

2014-04-19 Thread Darren Addy
I haven't looked into the ebay selling values of the K20D, but it doesn't surprise me that the K10D might be bringing more these days. We tend to think in terms of age and what Pentax marketing pushed at us, and the K20D was considered a flagship upgrade. But it was also Pentax leaving the Sony

Re: K10d resale value

2014-04-19 Thread Steve Sharpe
Stephen Migol is still doing great astrophotography with the K10D and, looking at his other equipment, I'm sure he could upgrade if he wanted to: http://www.astrobin.com/users/smigol/ Gorgeous astrophotography. The K20D is awful for astrophotography. I never thought of buying a K10D

Re: K10d resale value

2014-04-19 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com: I haven't looked into the ebay selling values of the K20D, but it doesn't surprise me that the K10D might be bringing more these days. We tend to think in terms of age and what Pentax marketing pushed at us, and the K20D was considered a flagship

Re: K10d resale value

2014-04-19 Thread Darren Addy
I stand corrected. Thanks Brian. On Sat, Apr 19, 2014 at 7:28 PM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Quoting Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com: I haven't looked into the ebay selling values of the K20D, but it doesn't surprise me that the K10D might be bringing more these days. We

Re: Lost, K10D

2012-10-26 Thread David J Brooks
Frank. I have my K10D still here at the house. The least i could do is let you borrow it if you like Dave On Thu, Oct 25, 2012 at 12:58 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: P. J. Alling As long as we're sharing uplifting stories, ... I left an AF-280T sitting out on the wall

Re: Lost, K10D

2012-10-25 Thread John Sessoms
From: P. J. Alling As long as we're sharing uplifting stories, ... I left an AF-280T sitting out on the wall around the Merry-Go-Round at Pullen Park in Raleigh, NC. Can't remember how far I got before realizing I didn't have it with me, but it was still there when I got back. I also left

Re: Lost, K10D

2012-10-24 Thread Anthony Farr
Will the mall let you view any security camera footage? Perhaps some shops nearby have cameras that overlook the place you left your camera. There's been two incidents in Australia recently that were solved by unrelated security cameras that recorded the events. An assault and murder was solved

RE: Lost, K10D

2012-10-24 Thread Bob W
From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of knarftheria...@gmail.com [...] Ok, I know the person who found it and walked away with it did nothing illegal, but you'll never convince me that keeping that camera was morally right. The ~right~ thing to do would have been to turn it

Re: Lost, K10D

2012-10-24 Thread Ann Sanfedele
. The tabby portraits might not be quite as expected as the former two items. ;-) Thanks! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com Sent: October 24, 2012 10/24/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Lost, K10D On 10/24/12 1:11 AM

Re: Lost, K10D

2012-10-24 Thread Rick Womer
knarftheria...@gmail.com To: PDML@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 11:20 PM Subject: Lost, K10D Ok, not really lost, rather, stupidly left on a bench. It happened a week and a half ago. I was working at the time, had taken my camera strap off my neck and put the camera next to me

Re: Lost, K10D

2012-10-24 Thread Jack Davis
...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com To: PDML@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 8:20 PM Subject: Lost, K10D Ok, not really lost, rather, stupidly left on a bench. It happened a week and a half ago. I was working at the time, had taken my camera strap off my neck and put the camera next

Re: Lost, K10D

2012-10-24 Thread P. J. Alling
I feel your loss Frank. It's disappointing that people follow their worst nature sad to say. I'm always amazed when someone does the right thing. On 10/23/2012 11:20 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Ok, not really lost, rather, stupidly left on a bench. It happened a week and a half ago.

Re: Lost, K10D

2012-10-24 Thread Walt
Oh, dammit, Frank! What a kick in the gut. :( I would be absolutely beside myself right now if I were in your position. I do hope that by some miracle you somehow manage to get it back safe and sound. I like to think if I were the person who discovered it, I would have turned it in simply

Re: Lost, K10D

2012-10-24 Thread David J Brooks
On Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 11:20 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Ok, not really lost, rather, stupidly left on a bench. About 30 lost images, maybe a few good ones but no prize winners. The 18-55mm was on it and while I'll miss it, at least it's not a valuable lens.

Re: Lost, K10D

2012-10-24 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Yuck. Sorry to hear it. Nearly lost the bag holding the M9 and three lenses the same way back in June. I got that sinking feeling about ten minutes away from the snack shop where I'd been having a cup of coffee and answering a telephone call ... ran back and it was still there, thank goodness.

Re: Lost, K10D

2012-10-24 Thread Doug Brewer
On 10/24/12 2:15 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Yuck. Sorry to hear it. Nearly lost the bag holding the M9 and three lenses the same way back in June. I got that sinking feeling about ten minutes away from the snack shop where I'd been having a cup of coffee and answering a telephone call ... ran

Re: Lost, K10D

2012-10-24 Thread Mark Roberts
Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com wrote: Yeah, I left my black lowepro bag stuffed full of gear in a darkened room corner of a motel in Greeneville, SC once, not realizing it until I arrived home three hours later that it didn't make the trip with me. Fortunately, I was a regular there and they

Re: Lost, K10D

2012-10-24 Thread Doug Brewer
On 10/24/12 2:47 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Doug Brewerd...@alphoto.com wrote: Yeah, I left my black lowepro bag stuffed full of gear in a darkened room corner of a motel in Greeneville, SC once, not realizing it until I arrived home three hours later that it didn't make the trip with me.

Re: Lost, K10D

2012-10-24 Thread P. J. Alling
As long as we're sharing uplifting stories, I left my *ist-Ds w the M85 FA43 limited and A24mm in a bar in Newport RI a few years ago. Realized what I'd done about an hour later after crossing the Newport Bridge returning to the mainland. Called them immediately. The bartender told me he'd

Re: Lost, K10D

2012-10-24 Thread Brian Walters
Bloody hell, Frank. That sucks. I hope by some twist of fate you get it back. I suppose the similar stories being posted aren't making you feel a whole lot better but I'll add mine anyway. I left a backpack containing my trusty SFXn in a supermarket trolly at the local shopping centre.

Re: Lost, K10D

2012-10-24 Thread Jack Davis
, K10D As long as we're sharing uplifting stories, I left my *ist-Ds w the M85 FA43 limited and A24mm in a bar in Newport RI a few years ago.  Realized what I'd done about an hour later after crossing the Newport Bridge returning to the mainland.  Called them immediately.  The bartender told me

Re: Lost, K10D

2012-10-24 Thread Bruce Walker
Aw, Frank, I am so sorry to hear that. That really sucks and I know how much a body blow like that can dishearten one. If there might be some way I can help you out, let me know. On Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 11:20 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Ok, not really lost,

Re: Lost, K10D

2012-10-24 Thread Christine Nielsen
Argh, that's a heartbreaker, Frank. So sorry to hear :( -c On Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 11:20 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Ok, not really lost, rather, stupidly left on a bench. It happened a week and a half ago. I was working at the time, had taken my camera

Re: Lost, K10D

2012-10-23 Thread Bob Sullivan
Frank, Sad story, hope it isn't complete yet. Bob S. On Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 10:20 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Ok, not really lost, rather, stupidly left on a bench. It happened a week and a half ago. I was working at the time, had taken my camera strap off

Re: Lost, K10D

2012-10-23 Thread Peter Loveday
@pdml.net Subject: Lost, K10D Ok, not really lost, rather, stupidly left on a bench. It happened a week and a half ago. I was working at the time, had taken my camera strap off my neck and put the camera next to me while I sat in a shopping mall checking something in my wallet. Then my Android

Re: Lost, K10D

2012-10-23 Thread Peter Loveday
Hmm actually, seems it only gives 1 result free. Maybe useless then. Might be other options around though, probably worth a bit of a search. - Peter -Original Message- From: Peter Loveday Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2012 2:11 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Lost, K10D

Re: Lost, K10D

2012-10-23 Thread Larry Colen
On Oct 23, 2012, at 8:20 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Ok, not really lost, rather, stupidly left on a bench. Ouch! That's really tough luck. I suppose you could try putting up some lost camera flyers. Or maybe this is the universe's way of telling you that you need a K-5. Or, at

Re: Lost, K10D

2012-10-23 Thread Boris Liberman
Bummer... On 10/24/2012 5:20 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Ok, not really lost, rather, stupidly left on a bench. It happened a week and a half ago. I was working at the time, had taken my camera strap off my neck and put the camera next to me while I sat in a shopping mall checking

Re: Lost, K10D

2012-10-23 Thread Doug Brewer
What mall was it, Frank? Dougbrewer.wordpress.com On Oct 23, 2012, at 11:20 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Ok, not really lost, rather, stupidly left on a bench. It happened a week and a half ago. I was working at the time, had taken my camera strap off my

Re: Lost, K10D

2012-10-23 Thread Stan Halpin
Been there, done that. A bench in a lovely garden spot in a mall in Cancun. Mega bummer! I feel your pain ( as in the pain from repeatedly hitting yourself in the forehead.) stan Sent from my iPad On Oct 23, 2012, at 10:20 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Ok,

Re: Lost, K10D

2012-10-23 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Yonge-Eglinton Mall here in Toronto. cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com Sent: October 24, 2012 10/24/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Lost, K10D What mall was it, Frank? Dougbrewer.wordpress.com On Oct 23, 2012, at 11:20 PM

Re: Lost, K10D

2012-10-23 Thread Doug Brewer
On 10/24/12 1:11 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Yonge-Eglinton Mall here in Toronto. cheers, frank okay, I'll put a word out on G+. Can you give me an idea what kinds of shots were on there? Messengers? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Lost, K10D

2012-10-23 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
. The tabby portraits might not be quite as expected as the former two items. ;-) Thanks! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com Sent: October 24, 2012 10/24/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Lost, K10D On 10/24/12 1:11 AM

FS Friday - K10D and *ist-D

2011-10-07 Thread Mark C
A couple of DSLR's for sale: Pentax K10D - Camera Body, 2 batteries, charger, box, strap, manual, USB video cables, software, 2 gig memory card. Camera works great but note the following condition issues: The auto rotate feature goes wonky now and then and flips horizontal images

Re: Enabled. from K10D to k5

2011-05-06 Thread Paul Stenquist
This one is excellent: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/194968-REG/Hakuba_KGP_02.html On May 5, 2011, at 11:57 PM, s...@eftel.net.au wrote: This is going to happen, but not right now. After spending $3000 on 2 bodies, the pennys are rather hard to find. I do like the different strap

Enabled. from K10D to k5

2011-05-05 Thread sky
hi This was more or less forced apon me. Orignally, sent my 15-50 2.8 lens in to be repaired after it stopped focusing. I checked lens on another camera in store before I blamed the lens and asked store to have it fixed. Lens is 3 years old so well out of warenty. Some 2 months later after

Re: Enabled. from K10D to k5

2011-05-05 Thread Larry Colen
Congratulations. For the IDing, just set the file names to the the two different cameras to each of your initials. On May 5, 2011, at 1:54 AM, sky wrote: hi This was more or less forced apon me. Orignally, sent my 15-50 2.8 lens in to be repaired after it stopped focusing. I checked lens

RE: Enabled. from K10D to k5

2011-05-05 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
So bought the K5to take with me for easter. Very nice camera. Quite an upgrade. James Very nice. When I had K10D I too had problems, just blamed them on my technique. Then K20D improved my results and K-5 was a real leap forward. Now many say that buying new gear is not the answer

Re: Enabled. from K10D to k5

2011-05-05 Thread Boris Liberman
On 5/5/2011 11:54, sky wrote: So bought the K5to take with me for easter. Very nice camera. Quite an upgrade. My wife seeing that I have one bought her own K5 thus upgrading from her K100D. Bigger upgrade Now i need to find some way to ID each camera so we can tell them apart at a quick

Re: Enabled. from K10D to k5

2011-05-05 Thread sky
On Thu, 5 May 2011 01:55:58 -0700, Larry Colen wrote: Congratulations. For the IDing, just set the file names to the the two different cameras to each of your initials. On May 5, 2011, at 1:54 AM, sky wrote: Mighty fine idea. Thanks. Now need an external quick ID. Maybe put a huge scratch in

Re: Enabled. from K10D to k5

2011-05-05 Thread Larry Colen
On May 5, 2011, at 2:45 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: On 5/5/2011 11:54, sky wrote: There are of course less geeky way to do it, say, by having slightly different camera straps. Or by having a grip attached to your camera and not attaching it to that of your wife, etc. Put the FA77 on

Re: Enabled. from K10D to k5

2011-05-05 Thread Paul Stenquist
On May 5, 2011, at 5:45 AM, sky wrote: On Thu, 5 May 2011 01:55:58 -0700, Larry Colen wrote: Congratulations. For the IDing, just set the file names to the the two different cameras to each of your initials. On May 5, 2011, at 1:54 AM, sky wrote: Mighty fine idea. Thanks. Now need

Re: Enabled. from K10D to k5

2011-05-05 Thread Brian Walters
OK - seeing as no one else has done it On Thu, 05 May 2011 18:54 +1000, sky s...@eftel.net.au wrote: Repair place wanted my body as well Mark!! Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- --

Re: Enabled. from K10D to k5

2011-05-05 Thread Bob Sullivan
James, Get a different color camera strap for one of them. And change the first two letters of the file names it produces. It's a simple change in the menues and will help you keep track of who's shots are who's. Regards, Bob S. On Thu, May 5, 2011 at 3:54 AM, sky s...@eftel.net.au wrote: hi

Re: Enabled. from K10D to k5

2011-05-05 Thread Otis Wright
I use a short loop of bright colored fine nylon twine through one of the strap rings on the camera for this purpose. It was a quick emergency solution made in the field some years ago --- while under a lot of pressure and picking up the wrong camera was becoming a really annoyance.It

Re: Enabled. from K10D to k5

2011-05-05 Thread Mark Roberts
Larry Colen wrote: On May 5, 2011, at 2:45 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: On 5/5/2011 11:54, sky wrote: There are of course less geeky way to do it, say, by having slightly different camera straps. Or by having a grip attached to your camera and not attaching it to that of your wife, etc.

Re: Enabled. from K10D to k5

2011-05-05 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Larr y_ he said at a quick glance :-) I recommend a bright signal dot or a small strip of duct tape , or reflector strip on one. Sky - sounds like a blood pressure raising adventure you went through! ann Larry Colen wrote: Congratulations. For the IDing, just set the file names to the

Re: Enabled. from K10D to k5: camera straps

2011-05-05 Thread Larry Colen
On May 5, 2011, at 6:36 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote: James, Get a different color camera strap for one of them. Tying in this thread to the no card in the camera thread In days of yore, I taped a couple of film cans to my camera strap, so I'd have fresh film handy. Shortly after the

Re: Enabled. from K10D to k5: camera straps

2011-05-05 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Thu, May 5, 2011 at 1:29 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: Tying in this thread to the no card in the camera thread In days of yore, I taped a couple of film cans to my camera strap, so I'd have fresh film handy. Shortly after the conversion to digital, I was about to do

Re: Enabled. from K10D to k5: camera straps

2011-05-05 Thread Bob Sullivan
They also make the sd card pockets separately to thread onto your camera strap. I have on on each camera strap and 2-3 sd cards in each. I'll run out of battery juice before I can fill all the cards. Regards, Bob S. On Thu, May 5, 2011 at 12:32 PM, Matthew Hunt m...@pobox.com wrote: On Thu, May

Re: Enabled. from K10D to k5

2011-05-05 Thread sky
I should explain that Sky isn't my name but name of step daughter who really raised both my and my wifes blood pressure to the moon. Thankfull she no longer lives with us but has left us a legacy of her daughter who is now 2 1/2. This is an email addy i set up for her but she never used, so using

Re: Enabled. from K10D to k5

2011-05-05 Thread sky
Very good susgestion but I have already done this. James As for ID'ing the camera, I suggest you take a look at Copyright Info feature. In a nutshell, you can simply record in camera the name of the photographer that will automatically be put into metadata of images the camera would take.

Re: Enabled. from K10D to k5

2011-05-05 Thread sky
This is going to happen, but not right now. After spending $3000 on 2 bodies, the pennys are rather hard to find. I do like the different strap idea. She wants a strap that goes over hand so she can hang on to the camera better. Just need to find one. James Put a battery grip on one of them --

RE: IR enablement and K10D focus adjustment questions

2011-03-16 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Focusing for IR was a bit different from regular light. I wonder if they have adjusted the camera for that or it just happens to BF.?? Dave Of course, that is why it needs adjusting. Now the question is whether to do it in hardware or software and which way would work best on firmware

Re: IR enablement and K10D focus adjustment questions

2011-03-16 Thread Boris Liberman
of K10D where you could do some AF adjustments... Though I've K10D, I neither had a need nor nerves to do it... Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow

RE: IR enablement and K10D focus adjustment questions

2011-03-16 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Sorry to be late to the party. You can either google-fu or pentaxforums-search the article that explains how to effectively hack into service menu of K10D where you could do some AF adjustments... Though I've K10D, I neither had a need nor nerves to do it... Boris Yes, that's exactly what

RE: IR enablement and K10D focus adjustment questions

2011-03-16 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
pentaxforums-search the article that explains how to effectively hack into service menu of K10D where you could do some AF adjustments... Though I've K10D, I neither had a need nor nerves to do it... Boris For future reference (note to self) - this doesn't adjust AF - it adjusts

IR enablement and K10D focus adjustment questions

2011-03-15 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
My IR720 modified K10D arrived today. Strange but good, cause China EMS tracking says it is in Israel :) It backfocuses (of course). Has firmware 1.31. Now is there a way to somehow adjust the focusing via software or should I poke it with a screwdriver? kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: IR enablement and K10D focus adjustment questions

2011-03-15 Thread David Parsons
Did they replace the filter with clear glass, or just remove the filter? On Tue, Mar 15, 2011 at 10:02 AM, Krisjanis Linkevics krisjanis.linkev...@exigenservices.com wrote: My IR720 modified K10D arrived today. Strange but good, cause China EMS tracking says it is in Israel :) It backfocuses

RE: IR enablement and K10D focus adjustment questions

2011-03-15 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Did they replace the filter with clear glass, or just remove the filter? Replaced the original filter with a 720nm IR one that blocks visible light (more or less) - my goal with this was quick and painless infrared. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: IR enablement and K10D focus adjustment questions

2011-03-15 Thread David J Brooks
Focusing for IR was a bit different from regular light. I wonder if they have adjusted the camera for that or it just happens to BF.?? Dave On Tue, Mar 15, 2011 at 10:02 AM, Krisjanis Linkevics krisjanis.linkev...@exigenservices.com wrote: My IR720 modified K10D arrived today. Strange but good

RE: IR enablement and K10D focus adjustment questions

2011-03-15 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Focusing for IR was a bit different from regular light. I wonder if they have adjusted the camera for that or it just happens to BF.?? Dave Of course, that is why it needs adjusting. Now the question is whether to do it in hardware or software and which way would work best on firmware 1.31.

K10D Body Cleaning

2010-12-21 Thread Jack Davis
I've sold my K10D and want to rid it of hand and nose body oils. Is there a common household cleaning product that I should avoid? Film cleaner, isopropyl alcohol, lighter fluid,..or. Would appreciate any recommendations. Thanks! Jack -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: K10D Body Cleaning

2010-12-21 Thread eckinator
Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com: I've sold my K10D and want to rid it of hand and nose body oils. Is there a common household cleaning product that I should avoid? Film cleaner, isopropyl alcohol, lighter fluid,..or. Would appreciate any recommendations. Thanks! Jack -- PDML Pentax

Re: K10D Body Cleaning

2010-12-21 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks for the advice and chuckle! ;)) Jack --- On Tue, 12/21/10, eckinator eckina...@gmail.com wrote: From: eckinator eckina...@gmail.com Subject: Re: K10D Body Cleaning To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Tuesday, December 21, 2010, 9:09 AM Isopropyl can make rubber dull, so

Re: K10D Body Cleaning

2010-12-21 Thread Rick Womer
A soft microfiber cloth works nicely on mine. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Tue, 12/21/10, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: I've sold my K10D and want to rid it of hand and nose body oils. Is there a common household cleaning product that I should avoid? Film cleaner

Re: K10D Body Cleaning

2010-12-21 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Rick. I use a microfiber cloth on the glass, but I'm thinking of the camera body in this case. Jack --- On Tue, 12/21/10, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: K10D Body Cleaning To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date

Re: K10D-K-5 size

2010-11-07 Thread Boris Liberman
I thought so too, Cotty... On 11/7/2010 1:04 AM, Cotty wrote: On 6/11/10, P N Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: It would be too small for me without the grip, but with the trip it's excellent. Paul I thought you were laying off the pills for a while. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ ||

Re: K10D-K-5 size

2010-11-07 Thread David J Brooks
On Sat, Nov 6, 2010 at 7:04 PM, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: On 6/11/10, P N Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: It would be too small for me without the grip, but with the trip it's excellent. Paul I thought you were laying off the pills for a while. Paul is taking my study at home

Re: K10D-K-5 size

2010-11-07 Thread David J Brooks
, smaller, the same.?? I found the istD to small, but the K10D just right. Go for it guys Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http

Re: K10D-K-5 size

2010-11-07 Thread John Francis
to the group at the time the K-7 was announced: (I've updated the table to include the dimensions of the K-x) W HD K-7: 131 x 97 x 73 mm K-x: 123 x 92 x 68 mm *ist-D: 129 x 95 x 60 mm K10D: 142 x 101 x 70 mm K200D:135 x 97 x 77 mm MX: 136 x 83 x 50 mm ME

Re: K10D-K-5 size

2010-11-07 Thread Miserere
short stubby hands like mine. Here's a post I made to the group at the time the K-7 was announced: (I've updated the table to include the dimensions of the K-x)           W     H    D K-7:      131 x  97 x 73 mm K-x:      123 x  92 x 68 mm *ist-D:   129 x  95 x 60 mm K10D:     142 x 101 x 70

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