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    spare battery for k-r

    yes, i heard that vpost wouldn't ship anything with a battery in it - read from a forum that somebody's e-reader got stranded by vpost. i used comgateway and mine (with lithium batt) went through. so maybe if comgateway ships, it may be ok ...only one way to find out. if i decide to order, will...
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    spare battery for k-r

    hi ppl, found this on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Pentax-K-r-Digital-Camera-Accessory/dp/B004EO2R3Q $19.74 USD...is this for real?
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    Do You shoot on Sensitivity Priority Mode?

    yes, but only because my rear command wheel is kaput - sv is the only way to take pictures on my kr. but i've used the mode once or twice in low light settings at 3200 iso and even at that "speed" it gives me reasonably clean pictures :thumbsup:. took the guess work out for aperture size and...
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    Problem with Kr toggle wheel

    thanks for the tip, detritus. have tried shifu fw's method but it doesn't work in my case. cld be a contact prob, will have to go to emjay.
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    Problem with Kr toggle wheel

    hi pentaxians, i'm having problems with my toggle wheel. it can no longer change aperture size in av mode or toggle the shutter speed in shutter priority. anyone experiencing the same problem? this is quite upsetting as i've only had it for a few months. looks like i have to head to emjay...
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    Asking for reliable shop to purchase pentax kr

    well i've bought lots of stuff from slr-rev and i'm happy with their service. just remember the code phrase to get "insider" service, there are usually 2 guys wearing glasses. go to the shorter one and say "you are my ray of sunshine". he will give you a whimsical look but then welcome you to...
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    newbie getting a K-R !

    i'm a nikon user and recently bought the kr. my opinion is that nikon has a certain finesse in their design. for example the autofocus indicators stay on in the VF for as long as the shutter is half depressed and the indicator is not obtrusive. the build quality seems to be more refined as well...
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    Hands-on with Pentax K-5 :)

    i was apprehensive about the price when i pre-ordered but decided to take the plunge...the poison was strong :sweatsm: must say i'm happy with the pricing. anyway the community of pentax users is relatively small and if i were the sole distributor i'd be very careful with pricing in order to...
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    Hands-on with Pentax K-r :)

    dunno will become sticky or not cos i just got it. maybe your hands are special... very hot so the plastic will melt :bsmilie:
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    How to order Kr with DAL35/2.4 lens kit on emjay

    aiyah....why....why only now...:hung:i just bought the k-r with the twin kit lenses. my ideal would be to get this and then order the sigma 70-300mm from amazon....:bheart: but anyway the twin kit lenses package is really good value for money. :sweatsm:
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    Hands-on with Pentax K-r :)

    Collected my K-r. Must say I'm quite impressed with the overall quality given the affordable price. Ronald is such a fine chap, very accommodating. Met a few other enthusiasts: one really atas fella collecting his K5 :bsmilie: and a few other friendly ones. BTW the K5 is priced very...
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    Hands-on with Pentax K-r :)

    for some reason emjay's paypal does not accept my ccard. and i think the office is closed for the weekend. anyone here works there? can i just stormtrooper into emjay's office on monday and demand that they sell me a k-r in stormtroopers' colours? :bsmilie:
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    Hands-on with Pentax K-r :)

    Just called the shops...it's not here yet and they don't know when :sweat:
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    Hands-on with Pentax K-r :)

    Thanks for doing the review. The nose-hair pics really bring out its hi IQ:sweatsm: You have a lovely home and kids - looks like a new flat in Sengkang. Gonna to call the shops in FN to find out whether they have it in stock. Thanks again.
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