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Autofocus prob on K20D
Thanks for replies folks. It was prob just cos of it being a fence post, seemed ok at other things. Glad your all here, I was worried. Op error it is then, lol :oops: Tooks, yes it was on single focus using the centre focusing 'spot'. I'm bad but not that bad!:) Cheers ali
Posted by alig on 01/10/2008 - 23:22
Newbie ... convert from Nikon??
Hi guys, Up until about 30mins ago, I was all set on getting a Nikon D90 .... but, having just read this months What Digital Camera (cheap dslr shootout) where the K200d wins, I have switched focus to Pentax and want to know a little more! I used to own a Nikon D70, and took it everywhere with...
Posted by jkharmer on 04/10/2008 - 21:34
Newbie ... convert from Nikon??
So, what I really want to know is what would you suggest I should be looking at lens wise for (so many prefixes to lenses, not sure what the all mean and which are the best - is FA the best?!) The most modern lenses (designed in the digital era) are called DA lenses. These come in three flavours; th...
Posted by hefty1 on 05/10/2008 - 02:44
Newbie ... convert from Nikon??
To summarize:- SMC Pentax = oldest K-mount lens, large and heavy compared to more modern versions. Manual Focus (MF), no A setting on aperture ring. SMC Pentax-M = Smaller, lighter range of lenses. MF, no A setting on aperture ring. SMC Pentax-A = Updated versions of M series. Introduced for th...
Posted by Mannesty on 05/10/2008 - 11:20
Newbie ... convert from Nikon??
i'm not going to help any as i'll leave that to the experts on this forum (and they are experts). Just to say that i was in a similar position about a year or so ago - baffled by digital slr technology and range. a friend of a friend got a k100d and then the friend got one based on the pictures... a...
Posted by laurencea on 05/10/2008 - 12:18
Newbie ... convert from Nikon??
I'll go on those recommendations for now. Has anyone got / seen the 50mm f1.7 as read some great things about that as well. Think it is an FA as opposed to a DA, though. Is the da 50mm f1.4 better? Firstly, there is no DA50 (of any description) in the range - this is a focal length where the FA i...
Posted by hefty1 on 05/10/2008 - 14:42
Newbie ... convert from Nikon??
The Da* 16-50 looks a gorgeous piece of kit! May have to look at that as well!! I went to the Trafford Centre on Sunday. The sales guy in Jessops was very honest and basically said that the cabinet that used to hous Pentax / Olympus etc kit had been purchased by Sony who had thrown a lot of cas...
Posted by jkharmer on 05/10/2008 - 23:05
Newbie ... convert from Nikon??
Hi guys, Been calling all over the place today and no-one near me has a K20d. Decided to go to a pro centre in Altrincham to have a look at the K200 and some lenses. Felt nice and chunky, and the lenses looked gorgeous as well. I asked if they offered finance, and because they do not, I can no...
Posted by jkharmer on 07/10/2008 - 13:20
Newbie ... convert from Nikon??
I find the 28-70 f4 a good compliment for the 16-45... if you can find a good copy second hand (check the rear lens element, there were a few dogs with that model), but it is a stellar performer....and cheap. the 100 mm macro is a huge value and amazing perfromer. in fact here's the gear (not coun...
Posted by Don on 07/10/2008 - 15:00
Newbie ... convert from Nikon??
So, I have chosen the K20d with a 16-45mm lens, which leaves a single focal length prime to go with them. I just want to exhaust all avenues before pulling the trigger on the 50mm f1.4 FA, so what do you all think of these other alternatives? - Pentax 35mm f2.8 Macro Limited Lens - £330 A recent...
Posted by hefty1 on 07/10/2008 - 17:14
Online digital photo printing
Hi Just got back online and thanks for all the info. The first question I have is: How do I calibrate my monitor? The second question is to Johnriley: What printer and paper would you recommend for printing yourself? Thank you for all your help.
Posted by purpleski on 10/10/2008 - 17:45
K20D and expanded dynamic range
I've just started to use the D-Range as in the recent review in Amateur Photographer on the K20 they suggested that those of us using JPEG shoooting at ISO 400 and below may benefit from it being left on, no mention of RAW at all. So I use it based on the advice above and can't say that I notice ...
Posted by RobE17 on 08/10/2008 - 09:21
AF and colours
Well I went back and shot again in bright sunlight at higher shutter speed and smaller aperture and it wasn't really all that different in many ways except everything was more vibrant so I'm not sure what to make of that. I think it was probably the shallow DOF that made me wonder about the focus an...
Posted by mikew on 08/10/2008 - 14:02
AF and colours
Can AF be confused by the colour you ask it to use to lock onto? I'm trying to take a shot of some gladioli (I think) which are bluey purple and it doesn't look sharp. I can't make up my mind if it's; Flat lighting causing the impression of not being sharp Camera shake at 60th Poor AF Or with ...
Posted by mikew on 08/10/2008 - 10:17
AF and colours
First be sure you eliminate everything else that might be contributing... i.e. put on tripod. If you can bring the subject inside with controlled lighting and no wind, that would also help. Color should not affect AF, but if the subject has low contrast the AF might be locking slightly off f...
Posted by amoringello on 08/10/2008 - 14:18
AF and colours
I think you're right. I think it was probably very subjective to begin with as the flowers were in flat light which never creates the impression of a sharp image and then the focus lock may well have struggled to find a sharp edge and chose a surprising one. Down to experience I think. Mike
Posted by mikew on 08/10/2008 - 14:40
Neckstrap fittings
Does anyone know of a make of adaptor so that one may fit a decent neckstrap to the pentax DSLR's please? I rarely use a neckstrap but will need to do so in the next week or so. I got out the supplied strap but put it back in the box when I'd had a quick look at it! I would like to use my old l...
Posted by viewfinder on 09/10/2008 - 09:50
Lens Baby
From the srs link given on another thread, i found this Now, ive read about these & am very tempted as they seem to offer up the chance for some very 'creative' images. Anyone used one? Any good? Any tips? :) Lee
Posted by fleaberto on 09/10/2008 - 11:24
Knowing you have a "good" 16-50mm f2.8
Mine isn't a dud but I think the main issue with them was either front or back focus problems. Meaning: Once focused on the subject and taking the shot it would look like the focus was in fact behind or in front of the subject as these parts of the shot would be sharper than the focus point. I ...
Posted by Clarky on 10/10/2008 - 03:05
Problems with K110D and battery grip.
I recently bought a battery grip for my K110D. I use the camera for sports and wildlife, and have the autofocus set to continuous most of the time. This sucks the life from even the best re-chargeables in no time so the grip looked like a blessing. It arrived quickly and I was impressed by how well ...
Posted by g4dgetboy on 10/10/2008 - 12:45
