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Not sharp
Well folk I had a day out today,to give my K20 a good work out!.......the outcome?..........it's rubbish, all my shots are rubbish,i've tried in camera sharpening but to no avail!..........it's going back!............Ken
Posted by beginner on 30/04/2008 - 23:07
Not sharp
So it could be any manner of things!....just a matter of fiddling about with the K20!......I'll try a like for like at the weekend.....thanks for your trouble Dan!....................Ken So did you try a like for like test? Same conditions for each camera, same subject etc? From that shot of the f...
Posted by Daniel Bridge on 30/04/2008 - 23:33
Not sharp
CAPABILITIES, I have just got another lens (older pentax 28-80mm) manual focus. It is producing real good images they are sharp so stick with it. I refuse to use the auto settings, I pretend it doesnt have auto, the shots will get better.
Posted by Steve908 on 01/05/2008 - 14:50
Not sharp
Good news!........I think!...before I sent my K20 back I took it in to my mate in the local camera shop!............He vanished for 20 mins and came back with a smile on his face, your focus was out he said!......by much ?,I asked!..............F-----g miles he said!.....not a man to mince words my ...
Posted by beginner on 01/05/2008 - 18:17
Not sharp
It was a focus adjustment, but I don't think that's necessarily your problem, you need to try the focus chart mentioned earlier in this thread, but also make sure you take that filter off. Dan
Posted by Daniel Bridge on 01/05/2008 - 22:40
Not sharp
I'm sorry but I take exeption to your remark about beginners not bothering to read the manual!...I have only been using a dslr for a short time but I have used Pentax slr's for alot of years!...My point was that my camera on default settings was producing shots of very poor quality with all my lense...
Posted by beginner on 25/05/2008 - 18:00
Not sharp
Is there a back focus adjustment on the K10D? I can't find any reference in the manual to one.
Posted by corwynt on 26/05/2008 - 10:08
Not sharp
Is there a back focus adjustment on the K10D? I can't find any reference in the manual to one. There's nothing in the manual, but it can be done. Have a look at this thread: https://www.pentaxuser.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7849
Posted by ChrisA on 26/05/2008 - 10:28
Not sharp
Sounds to me like your camera has duff focus and needs adjusting. Lack of sharpening on raw, camera movement, subject movement do not lead to an image being in focus at one point and not another.
Posted by lemmy on 24/08/2008 - 19:07
Not sharp
's a link to a page showing how to achieve sharp focus. Macro work is best done using a tripod and focussing manually if possible. Of course, some subjects such as insects will not necessarily sit about patiently while you set up, but you can always set up on a flower and wait patiently for the i...
Posted by Dodge on 16/10/2008 - 13:03
Flash advice
Thanks for all the replies folks. Well, I won't risk using my flash gun. Any advice on a "cheap" flash suitable for a beginner on a limited budget. Also, getting back to my original post. Is the failure of the onboard flash a regular thing (ist DL) , or was it just coincidence I came a...
Posted by Father Ted on 21/04/2008 - 14:00
How Likely am i to get dust on my sensor?
Is internal focusing or does the lens mechanically move in and out to Zoom or to Focus? Some lenses cause a mild vacuum action as their parts "zoom" in and out, often sucking dust directly into your camera. So in that case, probably 100%. But how long it will take until something sign...
Posted by amoringello on 13/04/2008 - 13:57
How Likely am i to get dust on my sensor?
Then lets say 100% chance. But over what time frame? Who knows. Could be a while. Really depends on the environment (sandy beach, dusty race track, or clean room?). I was on two week vacation on boat and land with a sigma 18-200 lens (kept the same lens on). Never had a problem with noticeabl...
Posted by amoringello on 13/04/2008 - 14:55
changing lenses
Does anyone have a specific "technique"? I find i need a surface to set the other lens on with the back cap of my current lens and while photographing a gig (Small gigs I shoot with my 50/1.4 and my 10-17) its incredibly hard!
Posted by ikillrocknroll on 13/04/2008 - 19:36
what tripod?
I have BENBO and don't if they are still being manufactured in ENGLAND as i got my one back in 1980's when I was in London on business and the company paid for it.
Posted by Dwight-Morton on 16/04/2008 - 02:52
what tripod?
Depends what you are going to use it for. We bought a Manfrotto 055XPROB with the 322RC2 after recommendations here, which are very good, but.... Found that the Pistol grip design is great, but not so good at fine adjustments, therefore not so great at macro shots, it now lives permanently on the...
Posted by Unlocker on 09/05/2008 - 13:29
what tripod?
As a shop keeper myself, I do hate the current trend of going into a shop, spending an hour wasting the salesmans time, then going home and ordering off the net to save a few quid, it drives me insane and puts small shops out of business, then they won't be there to test stuff the next time you want...
Posted by Unlocker on 10/05/2008 - 15:48
what tripod?
I'd go along with that. If the shop put in the effort they deserve the sale if at all possible. Negotiation is the way to go and more often than not a compromise can be reached. I have to admit though that recently buying a 43mm Limited for just £254 from Amazon was too good to miss. I see the p...
Posted by johnriley on 10/05/2008 - 15:57
what tripod?
...Can I implore you guys as much as possible to buy from the shop whose time and money you are wasting?... Don't know if I'm in the minority here or not, but I tend to do all my "window-shopping" online, then, when I plan to go into a shop and just look at the model of..., well..., whatev...
Posted by Classvino on 12/05/2008 - 16:19
what tripod?
Back from tripod recky at Truro. I first headed for Jessops. On the internet they list so many tripods I thought it would be a good place to look. The shop was so small I thought I must be in the wrong shop. Just inside the door there were a group of about 5 tripods. I asked the assistant for some ...
Posted by capabilities on 12/05/2008 - 22:54
