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K10 D 1.3 version update... ( for a novice)
I only bought my K10 D 2 weeks back and i have just been reliably informed that a 1.3 version update is available. As i'm only a newbie ......................................................................... A =is it necessary for a novice B= will it change anything on the camera that...
Posted by Kal 10 d on 26/02/2008 - 21:37
K10 D 1.3 version update... ( for a novice)
I only bought my K10 D 2 weeks back and i have just been reliably informed that a 1.3 version update is available. As i'm only a newbie ......................................................................... A =is it necessary for a novice It's definitely worth doing for the bug fixes and ext...
Posted by iceblinker on 27/02/2008 - 05:14
Learning curve???
Ok -i hate to admit it but as a novice im still just taking pictures on my GREEN button- i just point,focus ,and shoot... What basics do i need to know , i know this is a can of worms- and it all depends on light ,subject speed etc... but are there any basic "moves " that can help me get a...
Posted by Kal 10 d on 26/02/2008 - 22:57
Learning curve???
Start with the "P" mode - it's mostly automated but you do get a little more control. The wheel on the back (near your right thumb) will control the aperture and the one on the front will control shutter speed - as you adjust one of them then the camera will automatically adjust the other...
Posted by hefty1 on 26/02/2008 - 23:54
Learning curve???
I would try AV ( aperture priority) first. This lets you set your depth of field/best setting for optimum sharpness for a given lens. Try using f8 in AV to start with. If you want more things in front and behind the thing you are actually focusing on to be in focus then go to f11 or f16. If you ...
Posted by MX veteran on 27/02/2008 - 00:17
Learning curve???
Av mode is great. In many situations it provides the most convenient compromise between control and automation. You can use it pretty much all the time if you like. To simplify (to over simplify really, but it's a start): Select a large aperture (small f number) when you want to minimise depth...
Posted by iceblinker on 27/02/2008 - 05:41
K20 and beyond
To whoever said they were considering the Oly, DON'T! The small dark display and lack of provision for manula focus will drive you nuts after a K10D... And if you insist I have an E500 going cheap... For the same reason I discounted the K200D, it shares it's viewfinder with the K100D and is b...
Posted by bob690098 on 03/03/2008 - 13:11
extension tubes
You really need that book! Extension tubes fit between camera body and lens, which allows the lens to focus on objects that are very close. The "front tubes" are lens hoods (or shades), that prevent glare. G
Posted by George Lazarette on 28/02/2008 - 21:26
extension tubes
You really need that book! Extension tubes fit between camera body and lens, which allows the lens to focus on objects that are very close. The "front tubes" are lens hoods (or shades), that prevent glare. G Thanks george... :oops: I know i need the book.... :roll: , but stil...
Posted by Kal 10 d on 28/02/2008 - 22:03
extension tubes
You really need that book! Extension tubes fit between camera body and lens, which allows the lens to focus on objects that are very close. The "front tubes" are lens hoods (or shades), that prevent glare. G Thanks george... :oops: I know i need the book.... :roll: , but stil...
Posted by George Lazarette on 28/02/2008 - 22:36
extension tubes
there are 4 ways of getting into macro photography (some of them can be combined for Uber-Macro) 1: Reverse a short prime. This is most commonly done with a ~50mm lens. It is the cheapest way of doing Macro if you already own a short prime lens. You get an adaptor ring which has a K mount on one ...
Posted by Mongoose on 28/02/2008 - 22:37
extension tubes
Mongoose's summary is very good, but incomplete. There is another method of producing macro images, and that is to stack two lenses together. If say you mount a 200mm lens (can be a zoom) on the camera, and reverse mount a 50mm lens in front of it, you get a combination which produces around a 4:...
Posted by Mannesty on 28/02/2008 - 23:09
Cameraworld have K20D in stock
I could brought one on Wednesday from Focus 2008. Had a play with it with the 16-50 * lens. Looks and feels the same as the K10D. The shutter sound in my opinion is a little strange a type of slushing noise which makes it sound a little cheap. It is only my opinion. The focusing was not to cleve...
Posted by petekd on 29/02/2008 - 07:33
Cameraworld have K20D in stock
I wonder if those that are convinced of the slowness of Pentax AF compared with other brands', have done any comparisons, not only of the speed of the AF, but also its accuracy. There was an interesting post a few months ago at pentaxforums.com, which I read occasionally, where someone had actual...
Posted by ChrisA on 02/03/2008 - 11:36
Cameraworld have K20D in stock
All that aside, I have to suspect, that if Pentax AF in good light isn't good enough for weddings and portraits, there are technique problems somewhere. That may well be so. I haven't found any problems with Pentax AF performance in any kind of light. It locks on quickly and accurately. I do use...
Posted by johnriley on 02/03/2008 - 14:52
Cameraworld have K20D in stock
You know, MF works fantastically well! My 645 and my occasionally borrowed 5x4 dont have auto focus and by some amazing piece of luck every picture is pin sharp, they must be really brilliant cameras.
Posted by gartmore on 02/03/2008 - 23:35
Cameraworld have K20D in stock
yes Ill sell the 28mm name a price send me a PM or email Pete sent you a PM several days ago, not heard anything back yet. if the price I'm offering is too low, please say so.
Posted by justgetoutandride on 05/03/2008 - 07:48
Focus Lock Problem with ist DS
Dear All I have a *istDS with the latest firmware. I have it set to use AF-S, i.e. single shot AF mode. I use the apertue priority mode. My problem is that I expect the camera to lock the focus when pressing the shutter button half way *and* the focus lock indicator is lit. This works mo...
Posted by Sapphie on 03/03/2008 - 16:35
Focus Lock Problem with ist DS
Doesn't sound right to me. Most likely, I think, is that either your finger is coming off the button momentarily before fully pressing, or the button is faulty. First I would double check it really is on AF-S mode (check the menu setting), and Av. (Sport mode puts it on AF-C).
Posted by iceblinker on 03/03/2008 - 16:54
Focus Lock Problem with ist DS
Thanks Pete. I think I have checked every combo possible. I'll have another look. Lee
Posted by Sapphie on 04/03/2008 - 11:10
