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It could just be my eyes..
I have found lots of posts, but i can't open any of them. Is there a problem? If so, can you be more specific? Go to Forum Search, enter 'leaning' (without quotes) in the top search box, hit search. I get "The page you want has moved" (or something similar), and I'm redirected back to the forum...
Posted by Mannesty on 15/11/2008 - 19:34
It could just be my eyes..
I suffered from the same affliction with my K100. I was constantly needing to rotate images by about 1 degree. In the end I took it back to the chain which used to sell Pentax, J something, and they repaired it. So they're not all bad :D
Posted by nilescrane on 15/11/2008 - 20:30
It could just be my eyes..
Go to Forum Search, enter 'leaning' (without quotes) in the top search box, hit search. I get "The page you want has moved" (or something similar), and I'm redirected back to the forum home page. If you make a report describing the problem, then IT can look into it. Cheers!
Posted by johnriley on 15/11/2008 - 23:42
It could just be my eyes..
Go to Forum Search, enter 'leaning' (without quotes) in the top search box, hit search. I get "The page you want has moved" (or something similar), and I'm redirected back to the forum home page. If you make a report describing the problem, then IT can look into it. Cheers! Search problem fix...
Posted by Mannesty on 17/11/2008 - 10:21
Old lenses on new gear
Hi Gromit, I agree with John that a K100D would be a good choice, in my experience the ist models cost as much used as the latter models. Why a K100? I have a K110, which is the same camera without shake reduction, and find using manual lenses easy. If you leave the body in autofocus mode, hold...
Posted by Hardgravity on 15/11/2008 - 19:17
Focusing on off centre subjects?
Does the 20D have some sort of facility allowing you to focus on off centre subjects or is there a technique that you can use?
Posted by yoda on 16/11/2008 - 18:39
Focusing on off centre subjects?
You could always go to manual, like the old days. :lol::lol: On the K10D there were several ways, you could use SEL to select which of the focus points you want, or use AF button and recompose, or half press the shutter, centre focus, hold and recompose. I'm sure some cleverer folk than me aro...
Posted by kerrowdown on 16/11/2008 - 19:36
Focusing on off centre subjects?
The K20D is exactly the same as the K10D in focussing. You can select any of the individual focus points - use the large dial on the back :) Personally I use centre-only focus and reframe before shooting (as long as the subject isn't too close) Matt
Posted by MattMatic on 16/11/2008 - 19:57
Focusing on off centre subjects?
The K20D is exactly the same as the K10D in focussing. You can select any of the individual focus points - use the large dial on the back :) Personally I use centre-only focus and reframe before shooting (as long as the subject isn't too close) Matt Does the 20D have some sort of facility allowing...
Posted by ttk on 16/11/2008 - 20:00
Focusing on off centre subjects?
Same here!..........and just alter the F number to bring as much or as little of the rest of the shot into focus!...........Ken
Posted by beginner on 16/11/2008 - 20:07
Focusing on off centre subjects?
The only time that I (currently) use the SEL to pick a focus point is when I'm composing with the camera on a tripod - otherwise it's the same as above, i.e. centre point focus on the subject then re-compose.
Posted by El Dingo on 16/11/2008 - 20:23
Focusing on off centre subjects?
Tsk, read and repent your evil ways! I usually use the selective point unless I'm in a hurry and I am confident it's more reliable. Mike
Posted by mikew on 16/11/2008 - 20:55
Focusing on off centre subjects?
I always used to use the centre point and re-compose, but I've found I've had a much better in-focus hit rate since I started using the selected point instead. Now the camera's pretty much permanantly set to "SEL".
Posted by hefty1 on 16/11/2008 - 22:35
Focusing on off centre subjects?
I always used to use the centre point and re-compose, but I've found I've had a much better in-focus hit rate since I started using the selected point instead. Now the camera's pretty much permanantly set to "SEL". Doesn't the "SEL" position just use the same 'user selected' focus point? If the midd...
Posted by Mannesty on 16/11/2008 - 22:52
Focusing on off centre subjects?
Doesn't the "SEL" position just use the same 'user selected' focus point? If the middle one is selected, there's no difference between it and the centre spot setting. Absolutely! But as often as not my subject isn't in the centre of the frame, so rather than use the centre spot and re-composing I j...
Posted by hefty1 on 16/11/2008 - 22:58
Focusing on off centre subjects?
and repent your evil ways! I usually use the selective point unless I'm in a hurry and I am confident it's more reliable. Knew that already :P ... hence my comment: (as long as the subject isn't too close) Personally I have a very, very high hit rate with centre point focussing - but then I'm proba...
Posted by MattMatic on 17/11/2008 - 10:04
Focusing on off centre subjects?
And if you are using manual focus lenses? Edit : Spelling (as usual).
Posted by Mike-P on 17/11/2008 - 11:20
Focusing on off centre subjects?
And if you are using manual focus lenses? Then you're stuck with just the centre point unfortunately :(
Posted by hefty1 on 17/11/2008 - 11:35
Pentax K200D's disadvantage: viewfinder !
I hear you, and the split focusing screen would help. A friend has a Katz eye and if's very clear and easy to focus manually. He had to take it out and put it back a few times before he got it exactly right though. (he also had the magnifier) I want to do more of that, so I just ordered a spli...
Posted by farfisa on 18/11/2008 - 07:58
Pentax K200D's disadvantage: viewfinder !
I hear you, and the split focusing screen would help. A friend has a Katz eye and if's very clear and easy to focus manually. He had to take it out and put it back a few times before he got it exactly right though. (he also had the magnifier) I want to do more of that, so I just ordered a spli...
Posted by Mongoose on 18/11/2008 - 08:49
