Grand Prix K10D?

2007-09-25 Thread Peter Fairweather
This is as much a monetary as a photographic question. I have found the Grand Prix model of the K10D complete with upgraded software and winder for less than £600. Opinions seem divided here on the value of the winder. I've even seen it blamed for VPN, but that was on another less knowledgeable f

Re: Grand Prix K10D?

2007-09-25 Thread David Savage
On 9/25/07, Peter Fairweather <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This is as much a monetary as a photographic question. I have found > the Grand Prix model of the K10D complete with upgraded software and > winder for less than £600. > > Opinions seem divided here on the value of the winder. I've even se

Re: Grand Prix K10D?

2007-09-25 Thread pnstenquist
I doubt that the Grand Prix nomenclature adds any value, but I am quite fond of the winder. I've become accustomed to using the winder controls when shooting vertical and wouldn't want to go back to the old reacharound. What's more, the extended battery life is a real bonus when shooting events

Re: Grand Prix K10D?

2007-09-25 Thread Joseph Tainter
> Opinions seem divided here on the value of the winder. I've even seen > it blamed for VPN, but that was on another less knowledgeable forum. I like the grip. As for the whole VPN being caused by the grip thing, it's a load of BS. I've had it occur with & without the grip. - This hasn't b

Re: Grand Prix K10D?

2007-09-25 Thread P. J. Alling
If you need, or just plan on buying, the vertical at some time in the future. I expect that the package will save you money. There is no real difference between the Special Edition and the Standard Edition as far as I know that will actually enhance either you picture taking experience or futur

Re: Grand Prix K10D?

2007-09-25 Thread Tom Cakalic
>From: Joseph Tainter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >I like the grip. As for the whole VPN being caused by the grip thing, >it's a load of BS. I've had it occur with & without the grip. > >- > >This hasn't been discussed in a while. The sensor (or the sensor plus >the Nucore A/D converter) apparently p

Re: Grand Prix K10D?

2007-09-25 Thread pnstenquist
> > Technical aspects aside, as with photography in general, if VPN or HPN is > present, and if it's noticed, probably often depends on how one 'sees', > i.e., is the photographer looking at their work with a critical eye or are > they blushingly viewing it with self-adoration? If the latter,

Re: Grand Prix K10D?

2007-09-25 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Sep 25, 2007, at 5:35 AM, Peter Fairweather wrote: > This is as much a monetary as a photographic question. I have found > the Grand Prix model of the K10D complete with upgraded software and > winder for less than £600. > > Opinions seem divided here on the value of the winder. I've even see

Re: Grand Prix K10D?

2007-09-25 Thread Peter Fairweather
Thanks for the advice everyone. The collectible aspect is a "red" herring (as opposed to a gold and snakeskin LX one!!) unless you keep it unused in the unopened box. I'm off tomorrow to look at a K10 refurb with 12 months Pentax guarantee for £370. Guess I can download the latest version of the s

Re: Grand Prix K10D?

2007-09-25 Thread Rick Womer
--- Tom Cakalic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: ...is the photographer looking at their work with > a critical eye or are > they blushingly viewing it with self-adoration? Mark! Shape Yahoo! in your own i

SV: Grand Prix K10D?

2007-09-26 Thread Jens Bladt
Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] vegne af Peter Fairweather Sendt: 25. september 2007 14:35 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: Grand Prix K10D? This is as much a monetary as a photographic question. I have found the Grand Prix model of the K10D com

Re: Grand Prix K10D?

2007-09-26 Thread Peter Fairweather
Good point!! I'll let you know how it's done when I've got the back open. On 26/09/2007, Jens Bladt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > A Winder! > Man, I didn't know I could load film into the d camera! > BTW the extra batteri unit is excellent. It's great to have two batteries - > at leas one of th

Re: Grand Prix K10D?

2007-09-27 Thread P. J. Alling
A band saw will probably help you in that endeavor. Peter Fairweather wrote: > Good point!! I'll let you know how it's done when I've got the back open. > > On 26/09/2007, Jens Bladt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> A Winder! >> Man, I didn't know I could load film into the d camera! >> BTW

Re: Grand Prix K10D?

2007-09-27 Thread David Savage
A hammer & cold chisel would be more entertaining. Cheers, Dave On 9/27/07, P. J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > A band saw will probably help you in that endeavor. > > Peter Fairweather wrote: > > Good point!! I'll let you know how it's done when I've got the back open. > > > > On 26/09/20

Re: Grand Prix K10D?

2007-09-27 Thread Peter Fairweather
Might leave the back alone. It took me 5 minutes to work out how to insert the SD card and that included reading the manual. The camera seems fine but it does feel bulky after the DS. Tomorrow I might even try taking a few pictures. I used to do a lot of that before I contract LBA from internet f

Re: Spam: Grand Prix K10D?

2007-09-25 Thread Derby Chang
Peter Fairweather wrote: > This is as much a monetary as a photographic question. I have found > the Grand Prix model of the K10D complete with upgraded software and > winder for less than £600. > > Opinions seem divided here on the value of the winder. I've even seen > it blamed for VPN, but that