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K10D and older K and M series lenses
Andy K and M lenses dont have electrical connectors to tell the camera what aperture they are set to, so will always work in manual mode only....you set the aperture on the lens and the shutterspeed on the camera dial(or get the meter to set the shutterspeed for you). I canot see how a future cam...
Posted by pschlute on 11/07/2007 - 00:15
K10D and older K and M series lenses
ps. The focus screens are very easy to change.
Posted by pschlute on 11/07/2007 - 00:16
K10D and older K and M series lenses
pschlute, that is very interesting I've not heard of using a DS screen to solve the K10D's metering issues before. Where did you get your DS screen from and was it expensive? Any reviewer who says the K10D screen is not interchangeable is wrong, and probably just hasn't read the spec sheet. I b...
Posted by Mongoose on 11/07/2007 - 15:18
18-55mm kit lens what a CRACKING lens this is
Folks, I did not realise how good this kit lens is untill I have started viewing the prints in detail and viewed using infranview on my monitor. I have used silkypix on this image a little and also sharpened to normal level in silky pix and WOW how good is this lens and bit of magic from silkypix...
Posted by petekd on 10/07/2007 - 17:45
18-55mm kit lens what a CRACKING lens this is
What you think of the 18-55 is perhaps dependent on what else you've used and also how you use it. I've had two now (both my DS and K10D came as kits) and what I've found with both is that while the centre sharpness is acceptable (I've had decent portrait results using studio flash) the lens is quit...
Posted by niblue on 10/07/2007 - 18:22
18-55mm kit lens what a CRACKING lens this is
NOW will you stop worrying that your Pentax isn't sharp enough?!? :lol: And that's with the cheap kit lens! :wink: Dan Yes with a little TLC I agree we can produce stunning results. As I said I enjoy PP as much photography so Im sorted with the K10D its made for me :wink: :wink: What you...
Posted by petekd on 10/07/2007 - 18:40
18-55mm kit lens what a CRACKING lens this is
Maybe a tad out of focus but I hope this shows just how big you can print a 10mp pentax file ......................... The paper is 60 x 150cm bog standard printing roll for engineering drawings and printed on a large format HP engineering plotter, the original image was shot in raw with the...
Posted by McBrian on 10/07/2007 - 20:25
K10D - a digital version of the Z1p?
............. however the current low K10D prices were too good to pass by. Having used it a bit now I'd have to say that it's handling is quite reminiscent of my beloved Z1p, which is very high praise indeed IMHO. . Although th MZ-S was well-made, it seemed to be an evolutionary throwback after th...
Posted by George Lazarette on 10/07/2007 - 19:11
K10D - a digital version of the Z1p?
............. however the current low K10D prices were too good to pass by. Having used it a bit now I'd have to say that it's handling is quite reminiscent of my beloved Z1p, which is very high praise indeed IMHO. . Although th MZ-S was well-made, it seemed to be an evolutionary throwback after th...
Posted by Pwynnej on 10/07/2007 - 21:23
A few questions (JUST UPDATED 18:46 see page 3)
Pete, why do you want a 4gig card? It is far better to have more smaller ones. If the 4 gig one gets corrupted that's a lot of photos to lose. Go fo 2 2gb cards, or even better 4 1gb cards. I can't help with cheap sources of cards in the UK. I was a bit puzzled by your other questions, as I rath...
Posted by petekd on 11/07/2007 - 11:33
A few questions (JUST UPDATED 18:46 see page 3)
So if I use my 50mm 1.7 at say F1.7 0r F2.8 etc I only get the very very centre in focus say the face where as the body or outer areas are not due to the DOP. <snip> Perhaps some one would care to explain ?? Pete, I'm assuming you mean DOF (depth of field) - I don't know what DOP is...
Posted by ChrisA on 11/07/2007 - 12:16
A few questions (JUST UPDATED 18:46 see page 3)
So if I use my 50mm 1.7 at say F1.7 0r F2.8 etc I only get the very very centre in focus say the face where as the body or outer areas are not due to the DOP. Depth of field has nothing to do with the centre of the image. It has to do with the distance. A shallow DOF with a wide aperture (like f...
Posted by MattMatic on 11/07/2007 - 12:23
A few questions (JUST UPDATED 18:46 see page 3)
So if I use my 50mm 1.7 at say F1.7 0r F2.8 etc I only get the very very centre in focus say the face where as the body or outer areas are not due to the DOP. <snip> Perhaps some one would care to explain ?? Pete, I'm assuming you mean DOF (depth of field) - I don't know what DOP is...
Posted by petekd on 11/07/2007 - 12:30
A few questions (JUST UPDATED 18:46 see page 3)
yes Petekd.....Practice. Practice. Practice. know your equipment. In the feild, I consider it essential to have a well organized kit, and if the lights go down for a moment, you should be the one, that can swap his memory card, swap a lens, set up a shot, and be able to catch the surprised look...
Posted by Don on 11/07/2007 - 12:39
A few questions (JUST UPDATED 18:46 see page 3)
So if I use my 50mm 1.7 at say F1.7 0r F2.8 etc I only get the very very centre in focus say the face where as the body or outer areas are not due to the DOP. Depth of field has nothing to do with the centre of the image. It has to do with the distance. A shallow DOF with a wide aperture (like f...
Posted by petekd on 11/07/2007 - 12:42
A few questions (JUST UPDATED 18:46 see page 3)
Have fun, do your best. Go to the rehearsal! Don't let stress get the better of you. You have a huge responsibilty, but you will find there are two kinds of wedding photogs out there... Those who love it, and those who won't do another as long as they live! You are capable of doing some fine ...
Posted by Don on 11/07/2007 - 15:23
A few questions (JUST UPDATED 18:46 see page 3)
Pete, relax and enjoy it. For the group photos establish if the couple really want a photo with all the guests on it. If they do then you need to get assertive and get everyone in together as best you can. Take lots of shots, as on most of them someone will be pulling a face or looking the wrong way...
Posted by Gwyn on 11/07/2007 - 18:55
The RAW vs JPEG Debate
Also sometimes it can take an eternity to view the image on the LCD screen while it loads as it is a big file. NOt good if you are in a rush and want to check the histogram quick etc.. You must have a really "pants" card Pete :P I use Sandisk Extreme III and Lexar Pro SD cards (both 133...
Posted by Tyr on 12/07/2007 - 14:28
Data corruption
Hi, Thx for the quick response :) This happened this the same card, I think the other one was ok at least the time I used it so I will come back to it and I will look for the forum the quality ones u are telling me :) Anyway, I think the data is lost, is that right? Thx :) KK
Posted by korrekorre on 12/07/2007 - 15:09
straining the "motor" on the k10d
DSLRs certainly have a shutter, bridge and Compact digital cameras don't need one, do they? The view is constantly live and I would have thought the "exposure" was more akin to a freeze frame. Then again, they are supposed to have an electr-mechanical shutter so maybe at some speeds it's a...
Posted by Tyr on 12/07/2007 - 16:17
