Re: Sometimes Time doesn't fly
Make that: The adjustment spec is stored in the body’s memory. If you restore the defaults, you have to reset all of your lenses. Best, Paul On Mar 8, 2014, at 4:32 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > On Mar 8, 2014, at 1:52 PM, Ken Waller wrote: > >>> Each generation of Pentax cameras has seemed better than the previous in >>> regard to not requiring a lot of >adjustment. >> >> Paul, so for a given lens, the adjustment varies according to the body its >> mounted to ? > > Definitely. And the adjustment spec is stored in the bodies memory banks. > > Paul >> >> Kenneth Waller >> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller >> >> ----- Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" >> Subject: Re: Sometimes Time doesn't fly >> >> >> It varies.With the long lenses, I start by setting it for the mid range, >> then check to see how accurate it is at the focal length I use most. With a >> wide to mid range, it’s easiest to see differences in focus at the long end, >> so I set it there, then check for the mid range. The DA* 16-50 needed a plus >> 4 adjustment. That would be enough to make it seem soft without correction, >> and backfocus isn’t always easy to recognize in daily use. Most of my lenses >> required no adjustment with the K3, so I’m going to recheck the DA* 16-50 >> after using it for a while, but I think I nailed it at plus 4. Each >> generation of Pentax cameras has seemed better than the previous in regard >> to not requiring a lot of adjustment. >> >> On Mar 8, 2014, at 9:14 AM, David J Brooks wrote: >> >>> On Fri, Mar 7, 2014 at 4:43 PM, Paul Stenquist >>> wrote: >>> Tested the new one and set the fine focus adjustment. I'm now good to >>> go. So I shot a clock. Like many other clocks it's inscribed "Tempus >>> Fugit." Fugettaboutit. >>>> >>>> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17702140&size=lg >>> >>> Paul, how do you set the focus on your zoom lenses, check each end of >>> adjust for the middle. >>> >>> Dave >>>> -- >>>> 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 the directions. >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> 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://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >> follow the directions. > > > -- > 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 > the directions. -- 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 the directions.
Re: Sometimes Time doesn't fly
On Mar 8, 2014, at 1:52 PM, Ken Waller wrote: >> Each generation of Pentax cameras has seemed better than the previous in >> regard to not requiring a lot of >adjustment. > > Paul, so for a given lens, the adjustment varies according to the body its > mounted to ? Definitely. And the adjustment spec is stored in the bodies memory banks. Paul > > Kenneth Waller > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller > > - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" > Subject: Re: Sometimes Time doesn't fly > > > It varies.With the long lenses, I start by setting it for the mid range, then > check to see how accurate it is at the focal length I use most. With a wide > to mid range, it’s easiest to see differences in focus at the long end, so I > set it there, then check for the mid range. The DA* 16-50 needed a plus 4 > adjustment. That would be enough to make it seem soft without correction, and > backfocus isn’t always easy to recognize in daily use. Most of my lenses > required no adjustment with the K3, so I’m going to recheck the DA* 16-50 > after using it for a while, but I think I nailed it at plus 4. Each > generation of Pentax cameras has seemed better than the previous in regard to > not requiring a lot of adjustment. > > On Mar 8, 2014, at 9:14 AM, David J Brooks wrote: > >> On Fri, Mar 7, 2014 at 4:43 PM, Paul Stenquist >> wrote: >> Tested the new one and set the fine focus adjustment. I'm now good to >> go. So I shot a clock. Like many other clocks it's inscribed "Tempus >> Fugit." Fugettaboutit. >>> >>> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17702140&size=lg >> >> Paul, how do you set the focus on your zoom lenses, check each end of >> adjust for the middle. >> >> Dave >>> -- >>> 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 the directions. >> >> >> >> -- >> 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://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- 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 the directions.
Re: Sometimes Time doesn't fly
Each generation of Pentax cameras has seemed better than the previous in regard to not requiring a lot of >adjustment. Paul, so for a given lens, the adjustment varies according to the body its mounted to ? Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" Subject: Re: Sometimes Time doesn't fly It varies.With the long lenses, I start by setting it for the mid range, then check to see how accurate it is at the focal length I use most. With a wide to mid range, it’s easiest to see differences in focus at the long end, so I set it there, then check for the mid range. The DA* 16-50 needed a plus 4 adjustment. That would be enough to make it seem soft without correction, and backfocus isn’t always easy to recognize in daily use. Most of my lenses required no adjustment with the K3, so I’m going to recheck the DA* 16-50 after using it for a while, but I think I nailed it at plus 4. Each generation of Pentax cameras has seemed better than the previous in regard to not requiring a lot of adjustment. On Mar 8, 2014, at 9:14 AM, David J Brooks wrote: On Fri, Mar 7, 2014 at 4:43 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Tested the new one and set the fine focus adjustment. I'm now good to go. So I shot a clock. Like many other clocks it's inscribed "Tempus Fugit." Fugettaboutit. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17702140&size=lg Paul, how do you set the focus on your zoom lenses, check each end of adjust for the middle. Dave -- 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 the directions. -- 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://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Sometimes Time doesn't fly
Faintly? Does it have the vapors? On 3/7/2014 4:43 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I bumped my DA* 60-250 when I took a spill last August. It was in a soft lens case and there was no apparent damage, but the next time I used it the images were soft in places. Did a brick wall test and discovered that the focus field was no longer flat. Evidently, the elements had been knocked out of alignment. Sent it to CRIS. They told me it would have to go to Japan since they didn’t have the right tools to work on that lens. They said it would take about eight weeks. I told them that worked for me since I could get by without it until the auto show in January, at which point I would like to have it. It came back to me in December. I repeated the brick wall test, and while it was better, it was still a bit soft on the left side of the frame. Sent my test pics to CRIS. They said sent the lens back to us. I did; they tested as well and agreed with my finding. They then contacted Japan. Japan said it was within spec. I disagreed vehemently. With some help from Ricoh marketing, and pushing from CRIS, Japan agreed to replace the lens. And Ricoh marketing loaned by a 17-70 and 16-45 to tide me over. It took another eight weeks for Pentax to send the replacement. Today, it faintly arrived, almost exactly six months from the day I first sent the old lens in for repair. But I’m very appreciative of the help from Ricoh and CRIS, and I can’t really fault Pentax. They replaced a lens that had been damaged with a new one. Although I would think they should have been able to repair the old one satisfactorily. Seems the 16-50 is not only hard to assemble at the factory, it’s tough to repair as well. Tested the new one and set the fine focus adjustment. I'm now good to go. So I shot a clock. Like many other clocks it’s inscribed “Tempus Fugit.” Fugettaboutit. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17702140&size=lg -- A newspaper is a device for making the ignorant more ignorant, and the crazy, crazier. - H.L.Mencken -- 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 the directions.
Re: Sometimes Time doesn't fly
Thanks Dan. I always see that clock when I’m sitting in the family room, watching television. Been meaning to shoot it for several years now:-). Paul On Mar 8, 2014, at 9:40 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > Very nice still life, with a strong composition. > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > > On Sat, Mar 8, 2014 at 9:14 AM, David J Brooks wrote: >> On Fri, Mar 7, 2014 at 4:43 PM, Paul Stenquist >> wrote: >> Tested the new one and set the fine focus adjustment. I'm now good to >> go. So I shot a clock. Like many other clocks it's inscribed "Tempus >> Fugit." Fugettaboutit. >>> >>> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17702140&size=lg >> >> Paul, how do you set the focus on your zoom lenses, check each end of >> adjust for the middle. >> >> Dave >>> -- >>> 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 the directions. >> >> >> >> -- >> 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://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >> follow the directions. > > -- > 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 > the directions. -- 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 the directions.
Re: Sometimes Time doesn't fly
Very nice still life, with a strong composition. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Mar 8, 2014 at 9:14 AM, David J Brooks wrote: > On Fri, Mar 7, 2014 at 4:43 PM, Paul Stenquist > wrote: > Tested the new one and set the fine focus adjustment. I'm now good to > go. So I shot a clock. Like many other clocks it's inscribed "Tempus > Fugit." Fugettaboutit. >> >> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17702140&size=lg > > Paul, how do you set the focus on your zoom lenses, check each end of > adjust for the middle. > > Dave >> -- >> 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 the directions. > > > > -- > 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://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- 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 the directions.
Re: Sometimes Time doesn't fly
It varies.With the long lenses, I start by setting it for the mid range, then check to see how accurate it is at the focal length I use most. With a wide to mid range, it’s easiest to see differences in focus at the long end, so I set it there, then check for the mid range. The DA* 16-50 needed a plus 4 adjustment. That would be enough to make it seem soft without correction, and backfocus isn’t always easy to recognize in daily use. Most of my lenses required no adjustment with the K3, so I’m going to recheck the DA* 16-50 after using it for a while, but I think I nailed it at plus 4. Each generation of Pentax cameras has seemed better than the previous in regard to not requiring a lot of adjustment. On Mar 8, 2014, at 9:14 AM, David J Brooks wrote: > On Fri, Mar 7, 2014 at 4:43 PM, Paul Stenquist > wrote: > Tested the new one and set the fine focus adjustment. I'm now good to > go. So I shot a clock. Like many other clocks it's inscribed "Tempus > Fugit." Fugettaboutit. >> >> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17702140&size=lg > > Paul, how do you set the focus on your zoom lenses, check each end of > adjust for the middle. > > Dave >> -- >> 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 the directions. > > > > -- > 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://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- 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 the directions.
Re: Sometimes Time doesn't fly
On Fri, Mar 7, 2014 at 4:43 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Tested the new one and set the fine focus adjustment. I'm now good to go. So I shot a clock. Like many other clocks it's inscribed "Tempus Fugit." Fugettaboutit. > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17702140&size=lg Paul, how do you set the focus on your zoom lenses, check each end of adjust for the middle. Dave > -- > 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 > the directions. -- 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://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Sometimes Time doesn't fly
Yes, the 16-50. Paul via phone > On Mar 8, 2014, at 5:16 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: > >> On 3/7/2014 11:43 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: >> I bumped my DA* 60-250 when I took a spill last August. It was in a >> soft lens case and there was no apparent damage, but the next time I >> used it the images were soft in places. Did a brick wall test and >> discovered that the focus field was no longer flat. Evidently, the >> elements had been knocked out of alignment. Sent it to CRIS. They >> told me it would have to go to Japan since they didn’t have the right >> tools to work on that lens. They said it would take about eight >> weeks. I told them that worked for me since I could get by without it >> until the auto show in January, at which point I would like to have >> it. It came back to me in December. I repeated the brick wall test, >> and while it was better, it was still a bit soft on the left side of >> the frame. Sent my test pics to CRIS. They said sent the lens back to >> us. I did; they tested as well and agreed with my finding. They then >> contacted Japan. Japan said it was within spec. I disagreed >> vehemently. With some help from Ricoh marketing, and pushing from >> CRIS, Japan agreed to replace the lens. And Ricoh marketing loaned by >> a 17-70 and 16-45 to tide me over. It took another eight weeks for >> Pentax to send the replacement. Today, it faintly arrived, almost >> exactly six months from the day I first sent the old lens in for >> repair. But I’m very appreciative of the help from Ricoh and CRIS, >> and I can’t really fault Pentax. They replaced a lens that had been >> damaged with a new one. Although I would think they should have been >> able to repair the old one satisfactorily. Seems the 16-50 is not >> only hard to assemble at the factory, it’s tough to repair as well. >> Tested the new one and set the fine focus adjustment. I'm now good to >> go. So I shot a clock. Like many other clocks it’s inscribed “Tempus >> Fugit.” Fugettaboutit. >> >> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17702140&size=lg > > Paul, do I understand correctly, that you refer to DA* 16-50 although in the > beginning of your message (fully quoted for your convenience :-) ), you > mentioned DA* 60-250? > > -- > 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 > the directions. -- 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 the directions.
Re: Sometimes Time doesn't fly
After touting the virtues of the modern Sigma lens my work horse Sigma 17-50/2.8 started playing up last night during a fairly important shoot. The zoom ring now sticks periodically at a point which makes it difficult to use in the flurry of a stage event :( I bought a 17-70/2.8-4 to tide me over whilst the other is being repaired as Pentax and Sigma lenses are handled by the same distributor here and they are not know for their rush to repair gear. On 8 March 2014 21:16, Boris Liberman wrote: > On 3/7/2014 11:43 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: >> >> I bumped my DA* 60-250 when I took a spill last August. It was in a >> soft lens case and there was no apparent damage, but the next time I >> used it the images were soft in places. Did a brick wall test and >> discovered that the focus field was no longer flat. Evidently, the >> elements had been knocked out of alignment. Sent it to CRIS. They >> told me it would have to go to Japan since they didn't have the right >> tools to work on that lens. They said it would take about eight >> weeks. I told them that worked for me since I could get by without it >> until the auto show in January, at which point I would like to have >> it. It came back to me in December. I repeated the brick wall test, >> and while it was better, it was still a bit soft on the left side of >> the frame. Sent my test pics to CRIS. They said sent the lens back to >> us. I did; they tested as well and agreed with my finding. They then >> contacted Japan. Japan said it was within spec. I disagreed >> vehemently. With some help from Ricoh marketing, and pushing from >> CRIS, Japan agreed to replace the lens. And Ricoh marketing loaned by >> a 17-70 and 16-45 to tide me over. It took another eight weeks for >> Pentax to send the replacement. Today, it faintly arrived, almost >> exactly six months from the day I first sent the old lens in for >> repair. But I'm very appreciative of the help from Ricoh and CRIS, >> and I can't really fault Pentax. They replaced a lens that had been >> damaged with a new one. Although I would think they should have been >> able to repair the old one satisfactorily. Seems the 16-50 is not >> only hard to assemble at the factory, it's tough to repair as well. >> Tested the new one and set the fine focus adjustment. I'm now good to >> go. So I shot a clock. Like many other clocks it's inscribed "Tempus >> Fugit." Fugettaboutit. >> >> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17702140&size=lg >> > > Paul, do I understand correctly, that you refer to DA* 16-50 although in the > beginning of your message (fully quoted for your convenience :-) ), you > mentioned DA* 60-250? > > > -- > 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 the directions. -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- 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 the directions.
Re: Sometimes Time doesn't fly
On 3/7/2014 11:43 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I bumped my DA* 60-250 when I took a spill last August. It was in a soft lens case and there was no apparent damage, but the next time I used it the images were soft in places. Did a brick wall test and discovered that the focus field was no longer flat. Evidently, the elements had been knocked out of alignment. Sent it to CRIS. They told me it would have to go to Japan since they didn’t have the right tools to work on that lens. They said it would take about eight weeks. I told them that worked for me since I could get by without it until the auto show in January, at which point I would like to have it. It came back to me in December. I repeated the brick wall test, and while it was better, it was still a bit soft on the left side of the frame. Sent my test pics to CRIS. They said sent the lens back to us. I did; they tested as well and agreed with my finding. They then contacted Japan. Japan said it was within spec. I disagreed vehemently. With some help from Ricoh marketing, and pushing from CRIS, Japan agreed to replace the lens. And Ricoh marketing loaned by a 17-70 and 16-45 to tide me over. It took another eight weeks for Pentax to send the replacement. Today, it faintly arrived, almost exactly six months from the day I first sent the old lens in for repair. But I’m very appreciative of the help from Ricoh and CRIS, and I can’t really fault Pentax. They replaced a lens that had been damaged with a new one. Although I would think they should have been able to repair the old one satisfactorily. Seems the 16-50 is not only hard to assemble at the factory, it’s tough to repair as well. Tested the new one and set the fine focus adjustment. I'm now good to go. So I shot a clock. Like many other clocks it’s inscribed “Tempus Fugit.” Fugettaboutit. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17702140&size=lg Paul, do I understand correctly, that you refer to DA* 16-50 although in the beginning of your message (fully quoted for your convenience :-) ), you mentioned DA* 60-250? -- 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 the directions.
Re: Sometimes Time doesn't fly
Have to proofread my missives. How does finally become faintly? Arrrgh. (My spellchecker tried to change that last word to are egg.) Paul via phone > On Mar 7, 2014, at 4:43 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > I bumped my DA* 60-250 when I took a spill last August. It was in a soft lens > case and there was no apparent damage, but the next time I used it the images > were soft in places. Did a brick wall test and discovered that the focus > field was no longer flat. Evidently, the elements had been knocked out of > alignment. Sent it to CRIS. They told me it would have to go to Japan since > they didn’t have the right tools to work on that lens. They said it would > take about eight weeks. I told them that worked for me since I could get by > without it until the auto show in January, at which point I would like to > have it. It came back to me in December. I repeated the brick wall test, and > while it was better, it was still a bit soft on the left side of the frame. > Sent my test pics to CRIS. They said sent the lens back to us. I did; they > tested as well and agreed with my finding. They then contacted Japan. Japan > said it was within spec. I disagreed vehemently. With some help from Ricoh > marketing, and pushing from CRIS, Japan agreed to replace the lens. And Ricoh > marketing loaned by a 17-70 and 16-45 to tide me over. It took another eight > weeks for Pentax to send the replacement. Today, it faintly arrived, almost > exactly six months from the day I first sent the old lens in for repair. But > I’m very appreciative of the help from Ricoh and CRIS, and I can’t really > fault Pentax. They replaced a lens that had been damaged with a new one. > Although I would think they should have been able to repair the old one > satisfactorily. Seems the 16-50 is not only hard to assemble at the factory, > it’s tough to repair as well. Tested the new one and set the fine focus > adjustment. I'm now good to go. So I shot a clock. Like many other clocks > it’s inscribed “Tempus Fugit.” Fugettaboutit. > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17702140&size=lg > -- > 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 > the directions. -- 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 the directions.
Re: Sometimes Time doesn't fly
On Fri, Mar 07, 2014, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > I bumped my DA* 60-250 when I took a spill last August. [...] > > [...] Seems the 16-50 is not > only hard to assemble at the factory, it's tough to repair as well. Which is it? ;-) -- Hugs and backrubs -- I break Rule 6http://rule6.info/ <*> <*> <*> Help a hearing-impaired person: http://rule6.info/hearing.html -- 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 the directions.
RE: Sometimes Time doesn't fly
Well, at least you got a result, even if it took a long time. That's something these days. B > -Original Message- > From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist > Sent: 07 March 2014 21:44 > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Sometimes Time doesn't fly > > I bumped my DA* 60-250 when I took a spill last August. It was in a soft lens > case and there was no apparent damage, but the next time I used it the > images were soft in places. Did a brick wall test and discovered that the focus > field was no longer flat. Evidently, the elements had been knocked out of > alignment. Sent it to CRIS. They told me it would have to go to Japan since > they didn't have the right tools to work on that lens. They said it would take > about eight weeks. I told them that worked for me since I could get by > without it until the auto show in January, at which point I would like to have > it. It came back to me in December. I repeated the brick wall test, and while it > was better, it was still a bit soft on the left side of the frame. Sent my test > pics to CRIS. They said sent the lens back to us. I did; they tested as well and > agreed with my finding. They then contacted Japan. Japan said it was within > spec. I disagreed vehemently. With some help from Ricoh marketing, and > pushing from CRIS, Japan agreed to replace the lens. And Ricoh marketing > loaned by a 17-70 and 16-45 to tide me over. It took another eight weeks for > Pentax to send the replacement. Today, it faintly arrived, almost exactly six > months from the day I first sent the old lens in for repair. But I'm very > appreciative of the help from Ricoh and CRIS, and I can't really fault Pentax. > They replaced a lens that had been damaged with a new one. Although I > would think they should have been able to repair the old one satisfactorily. > Seems the 16-50 is not only hard to assemble at the factory, it's tough to > repair as well. Tested the new one and set the fine focus adjustment. I'm > now good to go. So I shot a clock. Like many other clocks it's inscribed > "Tempus Fugit." Fugettaboutit. > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17702140&size=lg > -- > 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 the directions. -- 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 the directions.
Sometimes Time doesn't fly
I bumped my DA* 60-250 when I took a spill last August. It was in a soft lens case and there was no apparent damage, but the next time I used it the images were soft in places. Did a brick wall test and discovered that the focus field was no longer flat. Evidently, the elements had been knocked out of alignment. Sent it to CRIS. They told me it would have to go to Japan since they didn’t have the right tools to work on that lens. They said it would take about eight weeks. I told them that worked for me since I could get by without it until the auto show in January, at which point I would like to have it. It came back to me in December. I repeated the brick wall test, and while it was better, it was still a bit soft on the left side of the frame. Sent my test pics to CRIS. They said sent the lens back to us. I did; they tested as well and agreed with my finding. They then contacted Japan. Japan said it was within spec. I disagreed vehemently. With some help from Ricoh marketing, and pushing from CRIS, Japan agreed to replace the lens. And Ricoh marketing loaned by a 17-70 and 16-45 to tide me over. It took another eight weeks for Pentax to send the replacement. Today, it faintly arrived, almost exactly six months from the day I first sent the old lens in for repair. But I’m very appreciative of the help from Ricoh and CRIS, and I can’t really fault Pentax. They replaced a lens that had been damaged with a new one. Although I would think they should have been able to repair the old one satisfactorily. Seems the 16-50 is not only hard to assemble at the factory, it’s tough to repair as well. Tested the new one and set the fine focus adjustment. I'm now good to go. So I shot a clock. Like many other clocks it’s inscribed “Tempus Fugit.” Fugettaboutit. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17702140&size=lg -- 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 the directions.
