Hello to all Pentax users!!

Glad to finally see a place where I can talk to Pentax users in Manila :Grin: .........but sad to see we don't have our own forum here. :(

Looking forward to meeting all of you!

Cheers!

Pentaxians... from planet Pentax? He he :D

Hi Jamie,
Glad to know there's quite a few Pentax users out there - I was a bit apprehensive posting before, thinking I might not get any response, but turned out it's ok. Most Pentax stuff have been going on in the other thread (Pentax DSLR). Enjoy the forum!
Cheers!

.....errrrrr i'm a soon to be Pentaxian hehehe :Grin:
can't wait to get my hands on that K10D :Shock:

Hi Marlon,

Oh yeah, I noticed alot of topics are going on in there......it's become the Pentax forum within a thread. :)

I'll probably jump in then!




Hi Jamie,
Glad to know there's quite a few Pentax users out there - I was a bit apprehensive posting before, thinking I might not get any response, but turned out it's ok. Most Pentax stuff have been going on in the other thread (Pentax DSLR). Enjoy the forum!
Cheers!

the K10D is just too sweet of a deal. now im planning to sell ALL my gear and take the jump to the Pentax world.

the K10D is just too sweet of a deal. now im planning to sell ALL my gear and take the jump to the Pentax world.

What's your current gear? :)

oppps! sama ako dyan..

*IstDL

hi guys,

i'm glad to see more pentax users here. i will be attending CES next week and presenting some of my photos for exhibition using all the new pentax equipment. its a shame that the philppines supply and distribution of pentax is so scarce. the rest of the world is clamoring over the "new" pentax. maybe over this new year pentax will once again regain some ground in the philippine market.

I'll keep you all posted on what interesting new things will be announced at CES from all the camera brands.

happy shooting,

mark

I just hope that the Pentax distributors here would adjust their prices to more "reasonable" levels (e.g., while a Canon 50-200mm f/4.5-5.6 costs around P11T, a Pentax 50-200mm f/4-5.6 is tagged at P23T at Sanly - these same lenses are within $10 in price - ~US$210 at 17th St. Photo - go figure!).

I bought mine from CameraHaus last year and its only P15k, grabe talaga si Sanly

Hi, I'm a wannabe Pentaxian...... local pricing and lens (un)availability just drove me to another brand last week. Temporarily, that is. I've been planning to get the K100D + 40mm + 70mm pancake since last September, but the lenses just aren't available and neither Sanly nor Camerahaus could come up with pricing. A 35/2 and 50/1.4 would have been a nice alternative but they also don't have pricing for both (I called several times). I've come to accept the 2-3 month waiting period for a lens to arrive, but I couldn't order the lens without knowing the price.

Anyway, I'm hoping that by year end more prime lenses would be available. It is one of their strengths after all. So I'm not giving up! Keeping fingers crossed and hoping to eventually make the switch.

Hi Roger! Welcome to DPP!

The FA 50mm f/1.4 is available at Camerahaus Glorietta for P14,900. :)

For inquiries, I recommend you contact Mr. Robenson Ong of Supereastasia (Camerahaus). seasia @ pldtdsl . net

Unreasonable naman price ng Sanly. May bumibili ba dun? :)

Anybody already know the price of the AF540FGZ at Camerahaus?

Hi Randall, thanks for the info. That's a good price -- like Hidalgo pricing. When I called Camerahaus last December the lady who answered the phone didn't have a price on the 50/1.4, so I kind of based my decision on that. I figure I'll give it a little more time. But now I know who to contact. Thanks!

Camerahaus Glorietta was willing to give the FA 50/1.4 at Php14K....even lower if you pay cash (not sure how much more discount though).




Hi Roger! Welcome to DPP!

The FA 50mm f/1.4 is available at Camerahaus Glorietta for P14,900. :)

For inquiries, I recommend you contact Mr. Robenson Ong of Supereastasia (Camerahaus). seasia @ pldtdsl . net

@Roger

No problem! Post some pics when you get one. :)

@Jamie

Thanks for the info! I'm planning to get this lens too after I get a decent flash. AF540FGZ I hope. :)

Hi fellow Pentax users

Ask lang, do Camerahaus offer after sales service...e.g. honor warranties? I visited their store in Glorietta last year and when I asked where can I have the camera repaired and if they honor warranties, parang hindi makasagot ng diretso. Dont know kung may updates sa warranties ng Pentax nila.

RRR

The first thing I fell in love with Pentax is that no matter how old the body or the lens, they always "mate" with each other : ) Always compatible. Unlike other brands/models of camera (with the exception of Nikon but with some limitations), they tend to make different mounts for different age of cameras. And Pentax has a wide range of "budget: K-mount lenses. The only thing is here in the Philippines, its hard to find K-mount lenses even in Hidalgo, the mecca of photographic industry.

The first thing I fell in love with Pentax is that no matter how old the body or the lens, they always "mate" with each other : ) Always compatible. Unlike other brands/models of camera (with the exception of Nikon but with some limitations), they tend to make different mounts for different age of cameras. And Pentax has a wide range of "budget: K-mount lenses. The only thing is here in the Philippines, its hard to find K-mount lenses even in Hidalgo, the mecca of photographic industry.
Tama ka dyan my Pentax LX is still working like new, pati ung original na Pentax bellows ko na pangMacro

anybody have an old pentax LX that they are willing to part with?

mark

hello everyone..

anybody have an old pentax LX that they are willing to part with?

mark
I saw one in Hidalgo, priced at P15k years ago,complete with motor drive

does anybody know a place where i can buy 2nd hand af lenses for pentax?? sa sanly b meron?? thnx

Welcome to DPP Alan!

Someone in Pipho is selling his FA 80-320 f/4.5-5.6 for P10K at the for sale section.

I have an old Pentax Zx-50 film camera. Am I worthy to be part of this forum?

can't find pipho..where is it??

can't find pipho..where is it??
pinoyphotographer.org

Bad, bad K10D!

http://photographyvoice.com/pv/potd/ViewPOTD.aspx?c=10840

Just curious fellow Pentaxians why did you choose this camera instead of Nikon, Canon or Minolta?

SR!!:Grin:

Originally wanted a KM5D for the AS. But since Sony took over KM, I knew it would be more expensive going that way. Good thing Pentax came to the rescue!



Just curious fellow Pentaxians why did you choose this camera instead of Nikon, Canon or Minolta?

The first thing that made me look at Pentax was this (http://www.luminous-landscape.com/columns/sm-02-05-02.shtml).

Then, I read this (http://www.pentaximaging.com/world_of_pentax/history_of_innovations/1910-1929/).

Then, I saw the K100D, and I was impressed. But the body size wasn't an exact fit for me.

After a few months, there was a buzz regarding a higher model for the K100D and then came the dpreview preview of the K10D.

All fell into place after that. I couldn't be any happier.

It's also comforting that Pentax really, really, really listens to it's users. If you look at the K100D and K10D, most of it's features came from suggestions from different forums for the *ist series successors. Even using DNG and the new way of ISO control for the K10D was recently just a suggestion of users from DPreview and other Pentax forums.

Just curious fellow Pentaxians why did you choose this camera instead of Nikon, Canon or Minolta?

Initially had a Oly E-300 - hard to see throught the viewfinder with an 800mm attached (Oly 2X TC + Tokina 400mm) but the images were great (still had some OM and ZD lenses after I sold the body&kit). Then bought a Canon - not satisfied with the controls and color rendition, then tried a Nikon D70 - controls and images are good but the VF is not. Finally got the Pentax *istD - good controls and VF. Sold it to buy a K10D but nearly switched to a Nikon D200 this December due to unavailability with 3 months waiting time (in Japan it is sold out everywhere - stocks are not plentiful). Got the K10D instead, luckily - last one in the shop (Shinjuku, Tokyo) on Dec. 30. It has AS, weather-proofing, great viewfinder, great controls, and the battery grip adds to its great ergonomics. Still lack the long teles (500mm above). Soon hopefully they will release the SSM lenses that hopefully Sigma implements on their 500mm f4.5 APO. Still using an ETRS and M645 though.

Back in 1990 the K1000 was one of the highly recommended and most popular cameras in Hidalgo together with the Nikon F series and Canon T, I bought it at P3,500 it was a Japanese original,bundled with it is a Pentax 50 mm 1.2 manual lens, I was so impressed with the results and I immediately upgraded to the Pentax LX, though it only has center weighted metering I think it is the best Pentax Camera that I have ever owned.It is so tough, that 15 years after I bought it still works like new, the results are fantastic.
Well digital is another story.

Back in 1990 the K1000 was one of the highly recommended and most popular cameras in Hidalgo together with the Nikon F series and Canon T, I bought it at P3,500 it was a Japanese original,bundled with it is a Pentax 50 mm 1.2 manual lens, I was so impressed with the results and I immediately upgraded to the Pentax LX, though it only has center weighted metering I think it is the best Pentax Camera that I have ever owned.It is so tough, that 15 years after I bought it still works like new, the results are fantastic.
Well digital is another story.

Hi guys,

Any Pentax users here in Manila interested in an eb this feb? Think it would be good to finally meet the people we interact with here in our "others" forum. Since di naman tayo ganun kadami dito, madaling tandaan ang mga names natin! haha!

If interested, please suggest your preferred date.

Thanks!

Better Siguro During Photoworld 07 At Glorieta

Game! But I'm available on weekends only. :)

Patry ako ng pancake Victor! Haha!

Game! But I'm available on weekends only. :)

Patry ako ng pancake Victor! Haha!

Sure, eb tayo ung wknd ng Photoworld 07

Sama ako! :D


Sure, eb tayo ung wknd ng Photoworld 07

Hi guys,

Any Pentax users here in Manila interested in an eb this feb? Think it would be good to finally meet the people we interact with here in our "others" forum. Since di naman tayo ganun kadami dito, madaling tandaan ang mga names natin! haha!

If interested, please suggest your preferred date.

Thanks!
hi guys,

I will be flying in on feb 1 to do some shoots as well as attend photoworld. I will be bringing an entire backpack full of pentax lenses that i will need for my shoot. We can all meet up and the DPP members here can get a hands on feel of the latest pentax has to offer.

a little known secret... Pentax makes the best primes on the planet.

happy shooting,

mark

ps: just send me a message where and when everyone wants to meet

See you on February 3 & 4! :)

when and where? i'dlike to try the k10d and some primes (14mm 2.8 and 77mm, 31mm) - and the 16-45. :D

when and where? i'dlike to try the k10d and some primes (14mm 2.8 and 77mm, 31mm) - and the 16-45. :D
Sanly booth?

What time tayo on Sat? After lunch, please! :D

Please PM na lang cell nos. para madaling mag-text....lalo na kay doc mark. :Grin:

Sanly booth?

hi guys,

depending on my flight plan, i will arrive on either feb 2 or the morning of feb 3. i will bring as much equipment that i can manage for you all to test out. will there be a sanly or camerahaus booth showcasing pentax? will pentax be showcased at all, at photoworld manila??

if not, we can all meet at photoworld and then maybe get some merienda somewhere. i will leave it up to the members of the forum. I look forward to meeting you all!

any equipment requests???

mark

I think Sanly will have demo cameras in their booth, they've done that everytime they join photoworld

What time is the meet? I'll also be meeting a few friends for a small photo session at the American War Memorial since we haven't been there yet. I hope there won't be any conflicts. :S

Saturday 2:00pm okay with you guys?


What time is the meet? I'll also be meeting a few friends for a small photo session at the American War Memorial since we haven't been there yet. I hope there won't be any conflicts. :S

I'm go for 2:00P.M. Saturday. :)

Ok then, it's 2pm Saturday. See you guys!

I'm go for 2:00P.M. Saturday. :)

sama ako.. may school ako this sat pero punta ako para mameet kau.. looking forward to seeing you guys..

I was there today around 7pm. The Sanly booth is quite visible with a large poster of Pentax and the K10D.

But... there was almost nothing to see. Aside from a few K10D and K100D bodies, from what i can see, they only had the 18-55, 50-200 and the 360 and 540 flash guns. And whats more, the 360fgz was over P20K and the 540fgz was at over PhP31K!

Preposterous. Supereastasia quoted the 360fgz at only P13,990.

I was there today around 7pm. The Sanly booth is quite visible with a large poster of Pentax and the K10D.

But... there was almost nothing to see. Aside from a few K10D and K100D bodies, from what i can see, they only had the 18-55, 50-200 and the 360 and 540 flash guns. And whats more, the 360fgz was over P20K and the 540fgz was at over PhP31K!

Preposterous. Supereastasia quoted the 360fgz at only P13,990.

Masanay ka na k Mr.___ at least the presence of K10D is felt which will benefit the other distributors of Pentax, anyway di na sila exclusive

Is the meet still on for tomorrow? Everyone hasn't replied yet.

Yup, 2pm Sanly......see you all!


Is the meet still on for tomorrow? Everyone hasn't replied yet.

went there today. sadly, the personnel there was clueless re pentax lenses availability and prices.

k10d is light! even with the batt grip. af operation is smooth. bright viewfinder.


need more info on lens availability.... :D went there today around 6pm

I was there around 1:30p mindlessly wandering. Saw a friend and "dinedemonyo" to get the D40. I was trying to find an ATM because I remembered I wanted to buy a new neckstrap.

I walked(ran?) passed the Pentax booth and heard a muffled version of my name but I thought, nah... must have been Randy or something. But actually it was Jamie guessing that it was me from the Pentax strap I had hehe.

Anyway, nice to finally meet a few members of Team PENTAX.

@Aris

They had a lot of lenses there today compared on the first day.

I was even surprised they had a FA77 limited and FA43 limited. Apart from the DA18-55 and Da50-200, they also had the DA21, DA40, and DA70 pancake limiteds, DA14, D FA50 f/2.8 macro. Too bad they didn't have the 10-17 fisheye. I really wanted to test that one out.

Of course there were no FA*s but why are they advertising the DA*s when they aren't even released yet? :Thinking: Plus, OVERPRICED! Everything at Sanly is OVERPRICED!

Sayang Doc Mark wasn't able to come. I was really looking forward to the maleta of lenses and accessories! Hehe. Oh well, next time.

Its was a blast meeting a rare breed of Pentax users here in the Philippines yesterday at Glorietta. Feeling at home na at home ako. Actually, pinaalis ko muna yung friend ko who's a Nikon user hahaha. Hopefully we can organize an out-of-town shoot. Gusto nyo sa Taal volcano crater? Its one heck of an experience. : )

And hopefully Pentax will support Pentax users in this country just like what Canon and Nikon do with their loyal followers/users. HOPEFULLY! : p

Kinda weird kasi, dito lang sa forum, imagine Pentax listed as "other equipment" hehehe

or this saturday meet tayo sa Clark for the Balloon Festival. I MIGHT (barring biglaang assignment)be there early morning (which is the best time) Here's the sked:

Feb. 10 - THIRD FIESTA DAY
Sat. - Hot Air Balloon Flight
5:30 AM - 7:00 AM
- AFP Sky Diving Exhibition 7:00 AM - 7:30 AM
- Ultra-light aircraft Fly-By from Angeles City Flying Club 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
- Aerobatic Exhibition by Meynard Halili and Bill Wright 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
- Helicopter Flying Exhibition 9:30 AM -10:00 AM
- Missionary HelioSTOL aircraft Demo by Summer Institute of
Linguistic 10:00 AM -10:30 AM - Paragliding Exhibition by French and
Malaysian team 10:30 AM -11:00 AM
- AOPA-P Light Airplane Balloon Bursting competition 11:00 AM -12:30 PM
- Choreographed Kite Flying demonstration by Fort Boni Sport Kite Com
12:30 PM- 1:30 PM
- Angeles City Flying Club Ultra-Light Flying display 1:30 PM- 2:30 PM
- Gyro Plane Flying but Gyroplane Rotorcraft 2:30 PM- 3:15 PM
- AFP Sky Diving Exhibition 3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
- Aerobatic Display by Meynard Halili and Bill Wright 3:45 PM -4:30 PM
- CTRM Flight display 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
- Ultra Light Fly By of the Angeles City Flying Club 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
- RC helicopter flying demonstration by Rufino 5:30 PM - 5:45 PM
- Hot Air Balloon Flight 5:45 PM - 6:15 PM
- Hot Air Balloon Night Glow 6:45 PM - 7:30 PM

Feb. 11 LAST FIESTA DAY
Sun - Hot Air Balloon flight 5:30 AM- 7:00 AM
- AFP Sky- Diving Exhibition 7:00 AM- 7:30 AM
- Rocketry Demo by Arnel Noel 7:30 AM - 7:45 AM
- Ultra-light Aircraft Fly-By 7:45 AM- 8:30 AM
- Aerobatic Exhibition by Meynard Halili and Bill Wright 8:30 AM- 9:30 AM
- Missionary Helio- STOL aircraft Demo 9:30 AM-10:00 AM
- Helicopter Flying exhibition 10:00 AM-10:30 AM
- AFP Sky Diving Exhibition 10:30 AM-11:00 AM
- AOPA-P Light Airplane Balloon Bursting Competition 11:00 AM -12:30 PM
- Choreographed Kite flying Demonstration 12:30 PM- 1:30 PM
- Ultra-Light Flour Bombing Competition 1:30 PM- 2:30 PM
- RC Airplane flying Demonstration by Alvin Alcantara 2:30 PM- 3:00
PM - Aerobatic Exhibition by Meynard Halili and Bill Wright 3:00 PM- 4:00PM
- CTRM Flight Display 4:00 PM- 4:45 PM
- Gyro Plane Flight Demo by Gyro Plane Rotorcraft 4:45 PM -5:30 PM
- Hot Air Balloon flight 5:30 PM- 6:45 PM
- Crew and award night party 7:30 PM-

Victor, Randall and Roland,

Glad to meet you guys yesterday. Sayang talaga dr. mark wasn't able to come with his backpack of Pentax goodies. But if you guys still want to see his gear, he said he's available to meet up tomorrow, Monday. In case you're interested, I can text you his contact no.

See you in our next Pentax meeting!

BTW, that mini Pentax SLR of Roland is such a wonderful "toy." hehe!!! :D

Victor, Randall and Roland,

Glad to meet you guys yesterday. Sayang talaga dr. mark wasn't able to come with his backpack of Pentax goodies. But if you guys still want to see his gear, he said he's available to meet up tomorrow, Monday. In case you're interested, I can text you his contact no.

See you in our next Pentax meeting!

BTW, that mini Pentax SLR of Roland is such a wonderful "toy." hehe!!! :D
Same here!

@Aris

They had a lot of lenses there today compared on the first day.

I was even surprised they had a FA77 limited and FA43 limited. Apart from the DA18-55 and Da50-200, they also had the DA21, DA40, and DA70 pancake limiteds, DA14, D FA50 f/2.8 macro. Too bad they didn't have the 10-17 fisheye. I really wanted to test that one out.

Of course there were no FA*s but why are they advertising the DA*s when they aren't even released yet? :Thinking: Plus, OVERPRICED! Everything at Sanly is OVERPRICED!

Sayang Doc Mark wasn't able to come. I was really looking forward to the maleta of lenses and accessories! Hehe. Oh well, next time.

any list on available lenses and corresponding price? saw the 16-45 on display,at least that was what the guy told me - he wasn't sure about it. the 50-200 was on the k10d and that was the one i tried. pentax looks promising - i just hope there would be better marketing people on board. :RedEye:

These were the only lenses they had a price on:

smc P DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL PhP12,100
smc P DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED PhP23,150
smc P DA 14mm f/2.8 ED [IF] PhP46,000
smc P DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited PhP41,506
smc P DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited PhP41,506
smc P D FA 50mm f/2.8 Macro PhP26,000*
smc P FA 77mm f/1.8 Limited PhP46,000*
smc P FA 43mm f/1.9 Limited PhP43,000*

*From what I remember.

I saw the FA 50mm f/1.4, DA 14mm f/2.8, D FA 100mm f/2.8 at Camerahaus Glorietta.


Also,
D-BG2 Battery Grip PhP9,900 (PhP8,900 at Camerahaus)
Remote Control F PhP810
DLI-50 1620mAh PhP2,530

14mm for 46k? wow! thought that it was supposed to be cheaper.

These were the only lenses they had a price on:

smc P DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL PhP12,100
smc P DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED PhP23,150
smc P DA 14mm f/2.8 ED [IF] PhP46,000
smc P DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited PhP41,506
smc P DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited PhP41,506
smc P D FA 50mm f/2.8 Macro PhP26,000*
smc P FA 77mm f/1.8 Limited PhP46,000*
smc P FA 43mm f/1.9 Limited PhP43,000*

*From what I remember.

I saw the FA 50mm f/1.4, DA 14mm f/2.8, D FA 100mm f/2.8 at Camerahaus Glorietta.


Also,
D-BG2 Battery Grip PhP9,900 (PhP8,900 at Camerahaus)
Remote Control F PhP810
DLI-50 1620mAh PhP2,530

Hi Randal, those prices are pretty stiff! I meant those prices just change the currency symbol and that is the price here in Japan. WoW! Except for those ones you placed an asterisk on - they are quite the same in price.

If you can browse this, http://kakaku.com/itemlist/I1050105045N101/

you will have an idea - this will force Pentax user's to outsource their lens needs.

chelo

Re : our meeting this Sunday
Our meeting place is at Eng Bee Tin store near San Lorenzo Ruiz Church in Binondo 2:00 Pm
c u there

Can i come?

See you there, Kenneth!


Can i come?

I have a Pentax MG. Sorry for the late reply. Was that model still welcome? :Grin:

I have a Pentax MG. Sorry for the late reply. Was that model still welcome? :Grin:
any model will do as long as it is Pentax
I think Dr. Mark will also be present, c u there

See you all later today. :)

uy share some pics of the event na! can wait to see sample shots of those pentax bodies...

"DO NOT LEAVE YOUR THINGS UNATTENDED!"
http://pixelfrag.negimaki.com/gallery/d/2707-3/_IGP5355.jpg

The surf doc and his toys.
From what I can remember after I was dazed... :KO:

"Welcome to KFC, your orders please..."

I'll have a...

K10D with grip
K100D
FA 77mm f1.8 limited
FA 43mm f1.9 limited
DA 21mm f3.2 limited
DA 40mm f2.8 Limited
DFA 100mm f2.8
DA 16-45mm f4 AL/IF
DA 10-17mm f3.5-4.5 ED/IF Fish-Eye
DA 12-24mm f4 ED/AL/IF

...for dine-in.

What was the last one? 50mm f1.7? Did I get it right?

AF540FGZ
AF360FGZ - mounted on my cam

Doc Mark, it's ok if you don't have a despedida, you can just leave me the 10-17 fishy. :p But seriously, it was great meeting you all atlast.

P.S. I was serious too on the despedida thing! :D

http://pixelfrag.negimaki.com/gallery/d/2715-7/_IGP5360.jpg

I think I took this with the smc M 50mm f1.7 manual focus @ f2.8.

http://pixelfrag.negimaki.com/gallery/d/2714-3/_IGP5358.jpg

DFA 100mm f2.8 Macro @ f2.8. Super shallow DOF and dead-on accurate focus. *I removed the AF360FGZ's serial number.

At first it was all about the lenses, but after Doc Mark's speech about great things to come (of course he couldn't say anything because of NDA) and how excited he was, it only affirmed more that Pentax was and is the right choice for me. :)

2 more weeks to go before PMA! Go Pentax, Go!

A friend (Pentax user) texted me about the EB in Binondo, except I was playing soccer-dad... I realized that I am not alone

Bong :)

Bong welcome! Of course, as Doc Mark said earlier, all Pentax users are friends from the get-go! :)

Hi there Randall, do you experience any under/over focus with the 50mm f1.7 and K10D's focus confirmation? I have trouble with lenses having f-stop larger than f2.8 (i.e. I have the P-A 50mm f1.2, P-M 100mm f2.8, Tamron SP 90mm f2.5). No problems with f3.5 and above, though I am thinking of it as a DOF thing.

Thanks Randall, the prospect of being able to see you guys is exciting. I'm an alumnus of the Pentax User Group and being stuck here in the Philippines does not give one the option of seeing who I'm communicating with.

Bong

hi everyone.. nice meeting you guys.. wish i've stayed longer.. anyways c u again soon.. i'm really looking forward to know you guys better, and maybe learn more of photography with you guys..

Hi there Randall, do you experience any under/over focus with the 50mm f1.7 and K10D's focus confirmation? I have trouble with lenses having f-stop larger than f2.8 (i.e. I have the P-A 50mm f1.2, P-M 100mm f2.8, Tamron SP 90mm f2.5). No problems with f3.5 and above, though I am thinking of it as a DOF thing.

From the constants I tested earlier, I didn't see FF or BF. All lenses I've tested so far haven't given me focusing problems.

Do you also see it in prints?

Thanks Randall, the prospect of being able to see you guys is exciting. I'm an alumnus of the Pentax User Group and being stuck here in the Philippines does not give one the option of seeing who I'm communicating with.

Bong

Hi Bong,

I visited your site. Your shots are amazing! Especially the MZ images. :)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennsei/388916442/http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennsei/388916442/Sorry Guys. i missed the chance of meeting you. Wish i could be there. I think you all really enjoyed it. Next time sama na tlga ako.http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennsei/388916442/

Hi Bong,

I visited your site. Your shots are amazing! Especially the MZ images. :)


Thanks! Your site looks great too! I noticed you have the 18-55 kit lens, I would need to ask you something re that. I'll start a thread on it...

Bong

Located at?
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/144/388916442_20220e5a94.jpg?v=0

Located at?
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/144/388916442_20220e5a94.jpg?v=0
Greenbelt 3. I can see The Shang and the Greenbelt Residences construction cranes. :Grin:

hehehe. =) Excellent! Anyway Randall do you know any policies not shoot pictures around makati? Or any Ordinance? I've uploaded a picture of the Philippine Stock exchange building in makati and a DP member is asking "if there was any harrasment was done?"

hehehe. =) Excellent! Anyway Randall do you know any policies not shoot pictures around makati? Or any Ordinance? I've uploaded a picture of the Philippine Stock exchange building in makati and a DP member is asking "if there was any harrasment was done?"
Hi Kenneth. I think its an Ayala thing. Years back I wanted to shoot that place between Tower 1 and the stock exchange and was stopped by their security. Never bothered to find out why but I figure that since it has been known that terrorist scout out their targets by video taping them, could lead to security being paranoid with anyone with a camera (like I don't think they can discriminate between a video camera and a still camera of any kind). :Dum:

Remember the boso gang 5 or 6 years ago where they placed small video cams in the ladies room? During that time they wouldn't allow any camera inside a mall! Like subukan mo mang boso with an SLR :Grin:

Hahaha! I wouldn't try it even with a phone camera. anyway i was wondering why the police and even the security didn't approach me when i was shooting in makati. I ven tool a picture inside the premises where the Fountain is located.

After our first Pentax meeting in Glorietta, I was walking back to the office via the walkway. I stopped near the Enterprise to take a picture of Insular Life Bldg. along Ayala and Paseo de Roxas. The security guard told me that picture taking wasn't allowed but didn't explain the reason why. I managed to get another photo of the opposite direction hoping to piss the guard off. :Grin:



hehehe. =) Excellent! Anyway Randall do you know any policies not shoot pictures around makati? Or any Ordinance? I've uploaded a picture of the Philippine Stock exchange building in makati and a DP member is asking "if there was any harrasment was done?"

From what I was told, they consider Ayala as private property. And Ayala has strictly prohibited professional picture taking without a permit. :(

From the constants I tested earlier, I didn't see FF or BF. All lenses I've tested so far haven't given me focusing problems.

Do you also see it in prints?

Unfortunately yes. I tested it again several times under natural lighting and the problem seems to go away. AF sensor/confirmation is probably being fooled by my apartment's lighting (mixed tungsten and fluorescent - difficult white balance) hmmnnn...

Hey guys regarding the picture taking in makati, You mean all of Ayala is private property and it is prohibited to take pictures? Too bad! I think everything in Manila is in FEE! (Now i know why people are leaving this country.)

Now that we're in this topic (shouldn't this be another thread?), what about Fort Santiago? My son & I, along with another friend, tried to go in with conspiscously looking professional gear and we were stopped being asked for our permits. I didn't argue and simply left. Ayala being private property sort of makes sense, but Fort Santiago? Anybody knows the logic behind that?

Hello fellow Pentaxians! I am a DS user and I own a Sigma 24-135mm f/2.8-4.5 zoom lens which I purchased last August from the US. I'm thinking of selling it to lighten up my camera bag (it's a rather heavy lens!) and stick to 3 primes na lang (28mm, 50mm and 105mm). The lens is in pristine condition and great for outdoor photography or portraitures.

Check out some photos I've taken with it on my photosig page....
http://www.photosig.com/go/users/userphotos?id=256422

Anyone interested?????

Now that we're in this topic (shouldn't this be another thread?), what about Fort Santiago? My son & I, along with another friend, tried to go in with conspiscously looking professional gear and we were stopped being asked for our permits. I didn't argue and simply left. Ayala being private property sort of makes sense, but Fort Santiago? Anybody knows the logic behind that?

This is an old problem na but things are getting worst, Paco Park, Baywalk and CCP were added to the prohibited list, please read Mr. Miranda's article on Imag Photo Jan issue.

My friends from the UK were so surprised that there is such a place as Ayala avenue in the Philippines kasi akala nila its all poverty and destruction by manmade and natural calamities lang makikita dito

Hello fellow Pentaxians! I am a DS user and I own a Sigma 24-135mm f/2.8-4.5 zoom lens which I purchased last August from the US. I'm thinking of selling it to lighten up my camera bag (it's a rather heavy lens!) and stick to 3 primes na lang (28mm, 50mm and 105mm). The lens is in pristine condition and great for outdoor photography or portraitures.

Check out some photos I've taken with it on my photosig page....
http://www.photosig.com/go/users/userphotos?id=256422

Anyone interested?????
Hi Vince!

Love that lens, but I have to sell my own stuff first...no money...

This is an old problem na but things are getting worst, Paco Park, Baywalk and CCP were added to the prohibited list, please read Mr. Miranda's article on Imag Photo Jan issue.

My friends from the UK were so surprised that there is such a place as Ayala avenue in the Philippines kasi akala nila its all poverty and destruction by manmade and natural calamities lang makikita dito

Both (paranoia & poverty) are realities that we have to face and live with, but this is getting irrationally ridiculous. Lets just talk about our Pentax instead :Grin:

So where do we shoot now? Avilon in March!!! :Grin:

It would be great to have more Pentax users next time...... how 'bout giving your cell nos. and email addresses for better communication? I can make the list if you want.




This is an old problem na but things are getting worst, Paco Park, Baywalk and CCP were added to the prohibited list, please read Mr. Miranda's article on Imag Photo Jan issue.

My friends from the UK were so surprised that there is such a place as Ayala avenue in the Philippines kasi akala nila its all poverty and destruction by manmade and natural calamities lang makikita dito

Hello Jamie, Let me be the first.

Cell-917-8578113
kenneth.escalona@gmail.com

Thanks Kenneth! You deserve a nice K10D for being the first to respond! :D



Hello Jamie, Let me be the first.

Cell-917-8578113
kenneth.escalona@gmail.com

:D:Grin:REALLY! When will i receive it!!:Grin::D

Hi! Mine 0922-8015921
abbeymanila@yahoo.com

hi.. mine is 09278781804..
c u again soon..

Chelo,

Can you translate this for us? http://capacamera.net/capa/contents/200703.html#yomi04

Thanks!

http://capacamera.net/capa/contents/page/200703_016.jpg


Jamie,

My email address is randall.cipriano at gmail dot com. You already have my number. :)

Hi allan,

No email address?


hi.. mine is 09278781804..
c u again soon..

Hhhmmm, let me guess. The guy on the left is the K10D developer. The guy on the right is his father, the developer of the K1000? :D



Chelo,

Can you translate this for us? http://capacamera.net/capa/contents/200703.html#yomi04

Thanks!

http://capacamera.net/capa/contents/page/200703_016.jpg


Jamie,

My email address is randall.cipriano at gmail dot com. You already have my number. :)

Pentax lenses are among the best and while many are raving about the new ones that are coming out, see what one guy in the Pentax Discuss Mailing List is doing just to hang on to his old K mount lens...

http://www.cottysnaps.com/snaps/mods/eoskmount.html

[quote=Randall Cipriano]Chelo,

Can you translate this for us? http://capacamera.net/capa/contents/200703.html#yomi04

Thanks!

I'll buy the magazine first and have a real Jap translate those unreadable Kanji hehhehe. Unfortunately I can onl read katakana and hiragana - my kanji knowledge is less than 100 hehehe...

I'll post some translation ASAP.

Chelo

ok just rough translation randall - the JPEGS are not so clear -

Pentax K10D is adjudged to be the No.1 digital SLR based on the 4 selections - K10D, KIss X (Canon 400D), Fuji S5Pro, and Nikon D200. It garnered 335 points based on the judgement of 20 camera men. It is no. 1 in several areas (1) image processor - 22-bit RAW, (2) built-in Shake Reduction, (3) weather sealing, (4) hyper-mode and sensitivity priority feature, and (5) cost vs. performance. Have to get the magazine to see the smaller print. Hope that helps.

Hehe, I only know some Katakana characters and pronunciations.

No. 1 Ka Me Ra

Pe N Ta tsu Ku Su K10D!

Haha! Thanks!

Pentax lenses are among the best and while many are raving about the new ones that are coming out, see what one guy in the Pentax Discuss Mailing List is doing just to hang on to his old K mount lens...

http://www.cottysnaps.com/snaps/mods/eoskmount.html

considering those lenses shown, 15mmf3.5, 50mm f1.2 (I have the Pentax KA- version) and the 85mmf1.4 - I will really keep hanging on them!

oh yeah i forgot.. it's alandr6@yahoo.com
Originally Posted by jamie sy
Hi allan,

No email address?

Hehe, I only know some Katakana characters and pronunciations.


No. 1 Ka Me Ra

Pe N Ta tsu Ku Su K10D!

Haha! Thanks!

ランダ　シプリアノ　さん、

Actually, there has been a short supply of the K10D since it appeared in Japan shops. Now the lenses are difficult to get - ordered one online 10-17mm but they have none on stock. All K-mount lenses in Yahoo Auctions Japan have skyrocketed!

Just in case you want to place it somewhere.

ぺンタックス　－　pe-n-ta-kku-su (small katakana tsu mean like a double letter)

チェロ

Ohhh... I was wondering why tsu was included there.. thanks for the info!

Sorry, I haven't installed Japanese language packs since I last formatted. All I see is ?????????. :D

Hi!

Its been great meeting all those Pentax users at Glorietta. Sayang lang I was not able to join the Binondo eb due to earlier appointment. Would like sana to meet the Dr. Anyway, I have posted here pictures I have taken with my Pentax Auto 110 (the world's smallest SLR) during the 1986 People Power event at EDSA.

You can view them at:

http://www.filphoto.com/thumbnails.php?album=633

Pentax 110's are fantastic little SLRs, in fact the smallest
interchangeable lens SLR with TTL metering ever made. Styled like a
very small 35 SLR, a body and three lenses can easily be held in the
palm of your hand. Many people don't believe it's a working camera
the first time they see one, mistaking the little Pentax for a toy.
They offer true SLR focusing and viewing, programmed exposure, a choice
of six different lenses, two different flashes, and a "motor-drive." On
top of that, Pentax supported them with an entire system of
accessories. So far as I know, this is the largest Sub-Miniature system
ever. Pentax really tried to do the best job they could for the tiny
camera. quality enlargements up to 11x14. Sayang nga lang, 110mm films are
rare these days.

considering those lenses shown, 15mmf3.5, 50mm f1.2 (I have the Pentax KA- version) and the 85mmf1.4 - I will really keep hanging on them!

By all means. One of the reasons why I stuck with Pentax is because you can keep hanging on to those old stuff. I had a Canon AE-1 then and nothing from my kit can even be used with the EOS ...but people are doing their best to keep their K-mounts for use with their Canons!

Kakosang Pentaxians. would you like to have out of town shoot.sa taal volcano island?beautiful place.Am into tourism and gusto nyo organize ko?basta dapat CONFIRMED bago tayo umalis.mas maganda isang sasakyan lang coz di natin sure parking dun and we will be leaving the vehicles unattended when we banca-ride to the island.We can also go down to the crater if you like and submit our pictures to DPP magazine for reporting and me doing the writeups.What do you think,guys?

Go go go! :)

To all Pentaxians, apologies for coming late to this thread but I just joined DPP. I am very happy to find that there are other people who enjoy using pentax. Akala ko ako lang tumitingin a Sanly at sa Camerhaus! It is so good to see a community of happy Pentax users.

And thanks to the Pentax threads (actually -- the "other equipment" threads), I was able to get enough information to get the AF 540 FGZ at a considerably less price just last week.:Grin:

I hope that the conversation(s) on Pentax continue!

welcome to the "OTHER EQUIPMENT"-Pentax Sir Arnold. Congratulations also for your new Flash. =)

To all Pentaxians, apologies for coming late to this thread but I just joined DPP. I am very happy to find that there are other people who enjoy using pentax. Akala ko ako lang tumitingin a Sanly at sa Camerhaus! It is so good to see a community of happy Pentax users.

And thanks to the Pentax threads (actually -- the "other equipment" threads), I was able to get enough information to get the AF 540 FGZ at a considerably less price just last week.:Grin:

I hope that the conversation(s) on Pentax continue!

welcome aboard arnold.

we look forward to your future posts!

mark

To all Pentaxians, apologies for coming late to this thread but I just joined DPP. I am very happy to find that there are other people who enjoy using pentax. Akala ko ako lang tumitingin a Sanly at sa Camerhaus! It is so good to see a community of happy Pentax users.

And thanks to the Pentax threads (actually -- the "other equipment" threads), I was able to get enough information to get the AF 540 FGZ at a considerably less price just last week.:Grin:

I hope that the conversation(s) on Pentax continue!

Welcome to the group, please add Infomax as one of their distributors even though their K10D are already out of stock

Welcome Arnold!

May I ask how much you bought the AF540FGZ? At Camerahaus?

Thanks!



To all Pentaxians, apologies for coming late to this thread but I just joined DPP. I am very happy to find that there are other people who enjoy using pentax. Akala ko ako lang tumitingin a Sanly at sa Camerhaus! It is so good to see a community of happy Pentax users.

And thanks to the Pentax threads (actually -- the "other equipment" threads), I was able to get enough information to get the AF 540 FGZ at a considerably less price just last week.:Grin:

I hope that the conversation(s) on Pentax continue!

Congrats to Pentax users who finally got their own forum! I wonder when the Leica shooters get theirs?

Congrats to Pentax users who finally got their own forum! I wonder when the Leica shooters get theirs?
and also ricoh cameras

and also ricoh cameras


Also for Chinon cameras. Got 3 of them : )

Hello fellow Pentaxians!

Thanks for the words of welcome. I really appreciate it.

Hope to get advice: I plan to get a Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC MACRO (http://www.sigmaphoto.com/lenses/lenses_all_details.asp?id=3315&navigator=6) for Pentax. Any comments and suggestions? I need an everyday carry anywhere. I feel that the sigma gives enough flexibility.

I asked jtphoto, they gave me a quote but said that its not available for Pentax. (Strains of "other equipment"...):Dum: Any ideas where else to ask?

Hello fellow Pentaxians!

Thanks for the words of welcome. I really appreciate it.

Hope to get advice: I plan to get a Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC MACRO (http://www.sigmaphoto.com/lenses/lenses_all_details.asp?id=3315&navigator=6) for Pentax. Any comments and suggestions? I need an everyday carry anywhere. I feel that the sigma gives enough flexibility.

I asked jtphoto, they gave me a quote but said that its not available for Pentax. (Strains of "other equipment"...):Dum: Any ideas where else to ask?

Good choice!

"Not available" as in they don't have stock for Pentax? I hope that's what they meant. They usually take orders for stuff like those (you make a downpayment and wait a month or so). Unless you order it abroad; Sigma4Less (http://www.sigma4less.com/sess/utn;jsessionid=15455f0e1ea541d/shopdata/product_search.shopscript?mnt=&query=sigma+17-70+pentax&Submit.x=13&Submit.y=10) lists it for $359.95.

Know anyone coming in from the US? I read in another thread that the "Surfdoc" is offering to help out get stuff from there :SunGlass:

JT Photo doesn't stock Sigma lenses for Pentax mount but they will order it for you if you're interested. Waiting time is 1 month and you have to give a d/p.




Hello fellow Pentaxians!

Thanks for the words of welcome. I really appreciate it.

Hope to get advice: I plan to get a Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC MACRO (http://www.sigmaphoto.com/lenses/lenses_all_details.asp?id=3315&navigator=6) for Pentax. Any comments and suggestions? I need an everyday carry anywhere. I feel that the sigma gives enough flexibility.

I asked jtphoto, they gave me a quote but said that its not available for Pentax. (Strains of "other equipment"...):Dum: Any ideas where else to ask?

hi jamie and all other pentax users. this is my first post here. been using pentax for many years - spotmatic f, sf7, *ist, DS, and now K10d. glad to know there are other pentax users i can get in touch with. hope to meet all soon!

joey reyes

Hi Joey,

Welcome! Looking forward to meeting you too. In fact, we are planning to go to the World Light Expo this weekend (although not yet sure). Please do join us in case it will push through.

You can give me your email and cell no. so I can make a list of Pentax users in DPP.



hi jamie and all other pentax users. this is my first post here. been using pentax for many years - spotmatic f, sf7, *ist, DS, and now K10d. glad to know there are other pentax users i can get in touch with. hope to meet all soon!

joey reyes

Welcome Joseph, hope you can come to our meet this Saturday. :)

Welcome aboard Joseph to the Pentax Crew. =)

Bong and Jamie, thanks for the info. Yes, they said they dont have it in stock right now. I think Ill try to get in touch with JT again to see about ordering through them. Again, thanks.

jamie, randall, kenneth - thanks for the welcome. still trying to find my way around this forum. sorry lang talaga about the light expo/saturday meet, though. will be shooting this weekend. but please keep us posted about future meets. excited ako. pwede na din ako magtanong kay mark dimalanta. best to all. pentax forever!