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k200D image review on cam
When reviewing focus on my K100D I can zoom in to check focus of pics taken. Unlike my Canon P&S, in order to look at the same zoom on consecutive images I need to zoom out, change image viewed then zoom back in...very tedious. has the k200D fixed it ? cheers Pete
Posted by Transit on 24/07/2008 - 09:29
k200D image review on cam
When reviewing focus on my K100D I can zoom in to check focus of pics taken. Unlike my Canon P&S, in order to look at the same zoom on consecutive images I need to zoom out, change image viewed then zoom back in...very tedious. has the k200D fixed it ? cheers Pete You can't hold the zoom when v...
Posted by Clarky on 24/07/2008 - 10:08
Not a dirty sensor
Ha, I wondered where my avatar had gone, that's why I changed it to something else. Glad to see hes back now though.
Posted by Mike-P on 26/07/2008 - 16:28
Not a dirty sensor
If the thing is sitting right on the sensor, and presumably simply casting a shadow on to it, from zero distance or thereabouts, why does the aperture affect it? Well, it is not sitting right on the sensor. It is sitting on top of the filter (i.e. the surface of the sensor assembly) and therefore a ...
Posted by Prieni on 27/07/2008 - 15:36
first month with the K20D
Well I have my K20D for about a month now, I really love this unit. There are only a couple of things which could be improved for me. The biggest "improvement" would be the removal of the absolutely useless live view implementation in the K20D. Flip-mirror focussing is the least of the problems....
Posted by golfdiesel on 27/07/2008 - 11:49
F series lens on a K10D body?
Quick query - will an SMC F 50mm function fully when mounted on my K10D body? I understand it is an auto focus lens, though I'm not sure it will work with contemepory digital bodies. Thanks in advance (1st post here!) Guilhem
Posted by Guilhem on 27/07/2008 - 17:01
Auto focus making people lazy?
One reason and probably the main one in getting a DSLR is I want to control what I am focusing on rather than let technology take over. Does anyone else prefer to do the work themselves or become "lazy" and let the camera do all the work? EDIT is the poll script on the site faulty? its added t...
Posted by awarner on 28/07/2008 - 20:10
Auto focus making people lazy?
I use both, depending on the situation. Given that my eyesight is getting worse with age autofocus can be a blessing. No reason not to use it as far as I can see. There are plenty of factors that you can work on your self on a DSLR. If autofocus helps than why not?
Posted by Gwyn on 28/07/2008 - 20:33
Auto focus making people lazy?
Hmm, apparently 17% of people use grewt4354325432, which is definitely some thing new to me! I use AF most of the time, centre spot only. For macro and tripod work in general I use MF virtually all the time.
Posted by johnriley on 28/07/2008 - 20:41
Auto focus making people lazy?
I would like to use manual focus more but… 1. My eyesight is not as good as it was. I now wear glasses. 2. Although Pentax DSLRs may have better viewfinders than most they are not a patch on my LX(especially with the Action Finder fitted). 3. And I probably have become ‘lazy’ to some extent but t...
Posted by Dave_Evanson on 28/07/2008 - 20:43
Auto focus making people lazy?
My eyes are terrible. So I use manual control of the camera's AF :) * The shutter release button is set to NOT autofocus on half touch. * I use centre focus all the time * Pressing the AF button on the back engages autofocus. That enables me to carefully select the focus point, but make use ...
Posted by MattMatic on 28/07/2008 - 21:06
Auto focus making people lazy?
I really wanted to say fdcgfdsgfds gsdf, but I thought I'd be honest! For me it depends on the situation. If I'm handheld and want to get the picture fast then I use autofocus (centre or selective point). If I'm doing my flower macros with the tripod then I go manual. To me, it's all down to what yo...
Posted by Utopia Poppy on 28/07/2008 - 21:29
Auto focus making people lazy?
I still have an older collection of Pentax fast glass (A series) lenses, so manaul is the way to go for me as autofocus is not an option. :? Also hoping I can focus better when the Katz Eye turns up later this week. I must admit that I do like the twiddly bit when it comes to focusing, guess I...
Posted by kerrowdown on 28/07/2008 - 21:45
Auto focus making people lazy?
* The shutter release button is set to NOT autofocus on half touch. * I use centre focus all the time * Pressing the AF button on the back engages autofocus. That enables me to carefully select the focus point, but make use of the cameras accurate focus (especially when shooting at f/2.4 and wi...
Posted by Mike-P on 28/07/2008 - 21:48
Auto focus making people lazy?
I e.g. with AF on half press let the camera get close to focus then manually tweak the focus press the shutter… and nothing happens – (except the bird flies off and I miss the shot.:?) because I had forgotten to switch to MF.:roll: Looks like you could do with some more modern glass, Quick-Shift Foc...
Posted by Unlocker on 28/07/2008 - 22:40
Auto focus making people lazy?
Thanks to a Katz Eye focusing screen, I'm no more lazy with AF than I am with MF. I can (usually) tell whether the AF is focusing accurately on what I want. If I see that camera has done the work wrongly, I will make it try again, or I will switch to MF. AF does save me effort and time in most ca...
Posted by iceblinker on 28/07/2008 - 23:36
Auto focus making people lazy?
I used a split prism screen in my DS but felt it might be hindering my composition. After a year of using the K10 I have now put a split prism screen in that too and am much happier manually focussing. I wanted the stamens sharp in this image and wouldn't have achieved it with auto-focus or my un...
Posted by pschlute on 28/07/2008 - 23:39
Auto focus making people lazy?
I for one don't need anything but the stock screen, use manual focus most of the time, af sometimes. I was always lazy, can't blame the camera there.... Nice shot Peter! glad you got a setup that works for you and helps you to get results like that.
Posted by Don on 28/07/2008 - 23:51
Auto focus making people lazy?
After I readjusted my K10D's viewfinder recently, I discovered that skills acquired during long years of manual focusing with slow lenses that resulted in black discs in the middle of the viewfinder, had not entirely left me, and they got better with a bit of practice. So yes, skills unused becom...
Posted by ChrisA on 28/07/2008 - 23:58
Auto focus making people lazy?
I e.g. with AF on half press let the camera get close to focus then manually tweak the focus press the shutter… and nothing happens – (except the bird flies off and I miss the shot.:?) because I had forgotten to switch to MF.:roll: Looks like you could do with some more modern glass, Quick-Shift Foc...
Posted by Dave_Evanson on 29/07/2008 - 01:06
