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Sign of spring simple flower pic took today
John, You're absolutely right to make your positive comments about Pete's latest offering. I should have done so, but didn't. My mistake and apologies to Pete for that. I have interpreted, rightly or wrongly, Pete's latest posting as his attempt to perhaps win back some support from his critic...
Posted by Mannesty on 10/03/2007 - 17:27
Sign of spring simple flower pic took today
Pete, If the Pentax 50mm you bought is a SMC Pentax-M or just SMC Pentax, the aperture on the camera will flash. If it is a SMCP-A lens you have, move the aperture ring to it's A setting. Whichever you have bought, set the menu function to allow use of aperture ring. I think the images ...
Posted by petekd on 10/03/2007 - 17:43
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Unfortunately, the reality is that we are not going to get any digital cameras with out quite a lot of pure gimmicks because the people who 'design' this stuff have that kind of perception of photographers needs..... I'm surprised that out of that quickly bashed out list you can only find the 'li...
Posted by viewfinder on 10/03/2007 - 21:58
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Modern cameras might be full of gimmicks but at least you get a lot for your money and who knows what features you may or may not find useful - at least they are there! There are bound to be some features that we could do without and some we'd like to see added.....can't please everybody all the ti...
Posted by Kimbo on 11/03/2007 - 19:48
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Square sensor,..25mm X 25mm, Square pictures may be necessary for MF cameras tethered to tripods, but they are totally unnecessary for handheld cameras which can be quickly oriented vertically or horizontally. Almost all square pictures need to be cropped. This means that a square picture wastes...
Posted by George Lazarette on 11/03/2007 - 23:27
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While I accept that you actually quite like the K10D, if you're so unhappy with its specification and handling, why do you own one? ...I don't think he does, he doesn't like the mindless complexity of it. This is the third attempt I've made to post on this subject, both other times the PC has cra...
Posted by Daniel Bridge on 12/03/2007 - 17:25
Cant get my SMC Pentax-M 50mm f1.7 to work with the k10D
With these two lenses you select the focal length in the Shake Reduction menu that appears when you first turn on to 50 and 28 (or closest) respectively. You already have a good 50mm lens, IMHO you don't need a 55mm lens. The last manual focus series of lens was the A. The first auto focus ser...
Posted by Mannesty on 11/03/2007 - 12:54
Cant get my SMC Pentax-M 50mm f1.7 to work with the k10D
the 2nd is a SMC Pentax M 1:1.7 50mm 2.8 Where'd you get the 2.8 from? That is an M series F1.7 lens (manual focus, manual aperture control) and was originally designed for cameras such as the MX and ME. It does not have electronic contacts and therefore is not fully compatible with modern progr...
Posted by Kimbo on 11/03/2007 - 17:51
My experience here in this forum (a pat on the back)
My experience using this forum. and being a novice user of a DSLR for around 3 months. Firstly a big thanks to all who have helped my photography. To be honest before joining the Penatx forum I didn’t even know what aperture did or shutter speed or the F meant etc..etc.. I was very frustrated...
Posted by petekd on 11/03/2007 - 09:52
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All I can say is . . . bravo Pete. There's loads of data on the web about 'focal length' and 'angle of view'/'field of view'. Just Google those terms, all will be explained.
Posted by Mannesty on 11/03/2007 - 10:38
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Pete, A good place to begin is . I'll often go back and re-read very basic things about aperture, exposure and depth-of-field to ensure that my memory of the concepts hasn't faded with the years passing!
Posted by Ammonyte on 11/03/2007 - 11:38
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I think lenses can be explained quite simply, although it was even easier in the days when 35mm film ruled. SLRs were traditionally supplied with a standard lens (50mm focal length), because this lens gives approx. the same angle of view as the human eye and images therefore looked natural. Lens...
Posted by Kimbo on 11/03/2007 - 12:53
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Pete, I'll often go back and re-read very basic things about aperture, exposure and depth-of-field ! This works for me too, I have a copy of Michael Langford's book "Basic Photography 5th Edition" that's been a permanent fixture on the bed side table since I returned to the hobby, a wort...
Posted by McBrian on 11/03/2007 - 12:59
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A good place to begin is . Tim, That link fails for me. Is it correct? Michael
Posted by wasleys on 11/03/2007 - 16:14
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Pete, All I can say is I offer my sincere apologies if ANY of my own posts have caused the slightest offence or you have felt them to be a little personal, in fact this applies to anyone I have replied to. I think there are many users on this forum who reply to a post and then sit back and won...
Posted by fatspider on 11/03/2007 - 19:04
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Pete, All I can say is I offer my sincere apologies if ANY of my own posts have caused the slightest offence or you have felt them to be a little personal, in fact this applies to anyone I have replied to. I think there are many users on this forum who reply to a post and then sit back and won...
Posted by petekd on 11/03/2007 - 20:02
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A good place to begin is . Tim, That link fails for me. Is it correct? Michael Works for me. :? Dan
Posted by Daniel Bridge on 11/03/2007 - 21:31
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Works for me. And me now. I was getting a 'could not be found' earlier. Michael
Posted by wasleys on 11/03/2007 - 22:55
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Pete First of all let me congratulate you on your well written and meaningful post. It was great to read your appreciative feedback regarding all the help you have received on this Forum so far. Being criticised here is no problem, infact I don't mind it all as it’s a great way to learn. So...
Posted by photo*ist on 12/03/2007 - 05:57
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Thank you Drew, I have to agree with what you have said in regards to enthusiasm which as taken over a little to say the least. I am very passionate about my new hobby and think that shows by the many posts I have made. I myself have been a little to strong with my words to you and a few other...
Posted by petekd on 12/03/2007 - 08:03
