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Old K Lenses on K10D
Hi All This is my first post. I am getting back into photography after a long time. Bought a digital compact a couple of years ago but not satified. I am considering buying a Pentax K10D. I have 28mm, 50mm and 70-210 K lenses off an old Cosina CS3. Can I use these in stopped down mode on the new...
Posted by Kiwi Al on 22/08/2007 - 04:55
Old K Lenses on K10D
Hi All This is my first post. I am getting back into photography after a long time. Bought a digital compact a couple of years ago but not satified. I am considering buying a Pentax K10D. I have 28mm, 50mm and 70-210 K lenses off an old Cosina CS3. Can I use these in stopped down mode on the new...
Posted by ChrisA on 22/08/2007 - 07:54
Pentax press conference 23/8
way back when...I had two k100's and am sad to say the pentax was not my favorite.....the one made in Germany was. weird how they come up with these nameing schemes...the k100 was a 1000cc inline four, and the k1200 was the 1200cc version of the same engine. bmw also had a k1 maybe Pentax h...
Posted by Don on 25/08/2007 - 01:13
Leaving shake reduction on
I just saw this thread end remembered that my K10D has SR and is not recommended for use on a tripod. I have been shooting some macro shots that require perfect focus and a still sensor. Well I know what was wrong now, I left SR on when mounted to the tripod!
Posted by Tyr on 26/08/2007 - 11:32
Leaving shake reduction on
It's only from experience on one outing a while back, not from any technical evidence: I don't have the before and after pics anymore as I was disgusted with myself and deleted them :shock: (I don't do that anymore). I went to the local lake to photograph water birds using a Sigma 175-500mm, m...
Posted by chirpy on 27/08/2007 - 16:54
Leaving shake reduction on
Hi Tyr Re your reply: I leave the quick release plate from my tripod on my K10D all the time. Me too I'm afraid, although not all the time. I knew there'd be a 'downside' somewhere ! There's simply no option but to go outside and 'shoot-myself-in-the-foot' for being such a 'twit' ! So it's bac...
Posted by Helterskelter on 27/08/2007 - 18:24
is this any good??
If you are going to get a manual focus/exposure lens , then I would second the advice to get a pentax M 50mm 1.7 (or any other M 50 mm for that matter) I have no experience of the lens for sale but have used the M 50 1.7 for 27 years and it is still going strong. Very well made, excellent optics ...
Posted by pschlute on 23/08/2007 - 17:38
is this any good??
I totally agree with niblue. I used a professional lab for prints in Belfast about 10 years ago. I always used Nikon and prime lenses. My camera failed one day and believe it or not my trusty FE2 which was my back up wouldn't work either. So, my only hope to complete a portrait sitting was my brothe...
Posted by johnny_rino on 24/08/2007 - 23:46
K10D Battery grip
Pete, one thing with the grip is that the battery usage may not be as expected or desired. I choose to expend the battery in the grip first. (as opposed to in body first, or both/simultaneous). The issue is that when the battery in the grip dies, the camera stops working. You have to manually p...
Posted by amoringello on 23/08/2007 - 16:14
This M42 to K adapter ?
That's ver interesting as it looks as though there is a flange that extends proud of the mount and locks into the lens release pin. This would mean that the lens release would be operable, unlike the Pentax Adapter K. However, this is not really very useful on two counts. Firstly, the lens wil...
Posted by johnriley on 25/08/2007 - 09:58
This M42 to K adapter ?
OK thanks for that John. It was the focus issue I was wondering about. Does the pentax one permit the adapter to stay on the lens? cheers Pete
Posted by Transit on 25/08/2007 - 10:28
This M42 to K adapter ?
If you read the small print, it says manual aperture adjustment only and also says the lens flange distance is altered. This means manual adjustment of aperture and also no infinity focus, as I described above. The pin is common to all M42 lenses and is activated by a plate in the camera body on ...
Posted by johnriley on 25/08/2007 - 18:25
This M42 to K adapter ?
Hi, I bought some very nice Takumar lenses and bellows all at M42. I bought an M42 adaptor, shipped from China, but because of its poor quality ended locked in my camera. I had to unscrew the bayonet from my brand new K10D after trying to force the mount out. It was locked so much I had to finally c...
Posted by mediter on 26/08/2007 - 22:12
Can I use this lens for macro
Niblue, On the Canon it seems to give pictures that should be closer. The focus only works from about 1 metre. Is this because it is not a true macro? Should I look for 1:1?
Posted by skronk on 26/08/2007 - 11:33
Macro photography setups
Took some more photos today to experiment a bit more. This time with an old bellows unit and a 135mm Super Takumar lens. Some of these are cropped, others are left. Lost a lot of light with the bellows. Most light was supplied by way of the on board camera flash (haven't budgeted for a decent fla...
Posted by SimonMW on 26/08/2007 - 17:49
Macro photography setups
Great photos Simon. I love the one of the bee! George is right about lots of light, fast shutter and a small aperture to overcome macro DOF issues. I'm planning on getting a fluorescant ring tube "magnifier lamp" from Maplin ( ) and yanking out the magnifying glass so I can use the l...
Posted by TallNHairyDave on 26/08/2007 - 20:32
Macro photography setups
...and thanks from me too. :D This was one of several I took of this dragonfly, as it perched quite happily basking in the sun. First one was from a few feet away, last one was from a few inches (a portrait version of the one posted, so pretty much just the right hand side of that pic). But ...
Posted by Daniel Bridge on 04/09/2007 - 18:03
Macro photography setups
I won this item this week; http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140151344673&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:UK:11 Very happy with it! The focus rails really make life a lot easier. These bellows have a slightly longer extension than my old one (150mm compared with 120mm). So wi...
Posted by SimonMW on 06/09/2007 - 21:49
K100D problems
My camera has ceased functioning completely, its dead with only the battery symbol (very rarely) flashing. There is no menu on the LCD, I only bought it in June 07, I have tried new sets of batteries to no avail. Any ideas or is it a back to the shop job for a replacement :( . Thanks
Posted by Rae000 on 27/08/2007 - 19:26
K100D problems
I think you've answered your own question. Back to the shop is my vote.
Posted by johnriley on 27/08/2007 - 21:14
