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Help K10D Needs Repairing (Fixed)
It's not just a matter of reverting to earlier firmware. You then have to use a hidden menu in version 1.1 to recalibrate the focus. G Yep, that is what I am trying to do. Hopefully then the focusing will be fine and I can then not have to send it off to Pentax to have them do exactly that and w...
Posted by Tyr on 15/12/2007 - 22:11
Help K10D Needs Repairing (Fixed)
YAY!!! I have got a 1.10 debug, 1.30 revert hack and 1.30 original which means I don't need to send it back to Pentax for servicing!!! AF fix is in progress with a test chart, tripod, flash and remote release on timer.
Posted by Tyr on 15/12/2007 - 23:02
Help K10D Needs Repairing (Fixed)
All is now fixed, there is a slight ff/bf issue depending on where the lens starts from when focusing; ff from infinity start bf from minimum focus start point. Nothing major or problematic especially at a decent working distance as DoF increases the further you get from the subject. It isn't really...
Posted by Tyr on 16/12/2007 - 00:20
Help K10D Needs Repairing (Fixed)
My K10D was also back focussing slightly which I have attempted to correct. After changing my mind a couple of times I have currently settled with an offset value of 90. Out of interest, what value have you ended up setting?
Posted by digikid-tv on 18/12/2007 - 01:28
K100D and InfraRed
A friend suggested that one technique is to illuminate the letter with ultraviolet light and take a photograph using IR film. (I'm not sure how this works, because it would suggest that the UV causes the writing to emit IR.) Apparently it is a forensic technique. Standard fluorescence. The same phe...
Posted by SilverJON on 22/12/2007 - 23:07
K100D and InfraRed
Standard fluorescence. The same phenomenon that causes yellow fluorescent jackets to absorb UV light from the sun, causing the atoms to jump to an excited energy level, and then drop back down, emitting visible light photons as they do so :) Oh yes, I know about that. My experience of IR is through ...
Posted by richard64 on 23/12/2007 - 13:45
K100D or K10D + Prime
Pentax Users, Some forum wisdom would be much appreciated. I’ll be buying a DSLR when I’m back in the UK in Jan (currently resident in Ethiopia). Having done the research, and looked at pics on Flickr you’ll be pleased to hear my preference was for Pentax. As a newbie (currently have quite a good...
Posted by Dr. Mhuni on 17/12/2007 - 11:58
K100D or K10D + Prime
I would suggest that the Pentax K100D with its matching set of 3 pancake primes would be the best choice for someone wanting small and light. Olympus make a lot of noise about the size of their body, but they don't have the lenses to back it up.
Posted by Mongoose on 26/12/2007 - 11:32
K100D or K10D + Prime
Hello All, Now back from my trip to the UK. Thought I would let you know that I eventually chose the K10D. Both cameras seemed great, however, interestingly I couldn't track down (in central London) a 100d super which wasn't a display model and this coupled with the fact that the K10d exudes qual...
Posted by Dr. Mhuni on 12/02/2008 - 06:00
HDR Photography
Just to augment what is said: I always shoot RAW. There are times when some delicate curves adjustment will bring in "HDR" (not true HDR) and handle deep shadows and highlights. However, there are times when HDR (that's 32-bit per colour channel) is needed. And this is how I work it: ...
Posted by MattMatic on 20/12/2007 - 09:57
New K10D - sort of...
Starting back a few months ago my K10D started getting errors writing to the card. Finally sent it into repairs and after two months of issues there, I finally have it back after they replaced almost every electrical component in the poor thing. The repaired camera is suhweet! It is like Ch...
Posted by amoringello on 20/12/2007 - 16:35
Testing Shake Reduction on a K100D (camera+washing machine)
Before you ask: it's always switched on... I think the first thing to test would be whether the results you achieve are actually different with it off. So pick a subject, focus carefully, switch the SR off, and take ten shots (hand held, obviously) of your subject, all at a shutter speed of, sa...
Posted by ChrisA on 21/12/2007 - 09:23
Testing Shake Reduction on a K100D (camera+washing machine)
Re-Matts reply; I tried to snap away before the "SR" had locked on.......and found I couldn't, or maybe I wasn't quick enough. My K10D doesn't mess about when it comes to SR, it seems to work as soon as the lens is in focus so I dont see how Jonathan's problem could be Matts sugestion...
Posted by fatspider on 22/12/2007 - 22:12
Testing Shake Reduction on a K100D (camera+washing machine)
I doubt the SR is not working - but lets see some proof ;) And welcome to the forum! Thanks! I'm not sure whether I want it to be faulty or not - if it's functional, great, and if it's not, then there's free improvement to be had with my kit, which is also good. So pick a subject, focus ca...
Posted by SilverJON on 22/12/2007 - 21:15
Testing Shake Reduction on a K100D (camera+washing machine)
Jonathan: Are you expecting too much from the SR I wonder? As for it making a noise, the only time I can hear my sensor moving is when It vibrates to clean, your description of been able to hear the sensor while the shutter is open seems a bit odd, I just tried a long exposure and had to put my ear ...
Posted by SilverJON on 22/12/2007 - 22:31
K10d or K100?
I was in your position a few months back and bought the K100D as it seemed the most credible low cost DSLR with a name I knew from my youth. I'm very happy with it and it's done its job of getting me into DSLR and beginning to understand digital issues and I have accumulated lenses for it. The menu...
Posted by mikew on 31/12/2007 - 13:21
Pentax DL2 + Sigma F2.8 EX MACRO
Thanks - working fine- just discovered manual focus is best for macro!
Posted by hooferinsane on 30/12/2007 - 17:27
Merry Xmas A few images from Lanzarote
I remember when Pete first joined this forum and we all gave him tips on how to improve his photography....... Nice work Pete, now can we have some of our tips back please :D
Posted by fatspider on 31/12/2007 - 20:11
Cheapy focusing screen
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Split-Image-Focusing-Microprism-Screen-Pentax-K10D_W0QQitemZ200186425417QQihZ010QQcategoryZ50508QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Split Image Focusing Microprism Screen Pentax K10D on eBay, also, LCD Hoods Screens, Digital Camera Accessories, Photography (end time 02-Jan-0...
Posted by SilverJON on 24/12/2007 - 21:36
Cheapy focusing screen
I bought a cheap focus screen for my DS a while ago. I think from the same seller....very similar name, although mine had a tab so you hold it with tweezers. It worked a treat on my DS with no exposure problems. I dont use it on my K10D now though as I eventually felt it was interfering with my c...
Posted by pschlute on 26/12/2007 - 23:54
