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Enthusiastic photographer looking to make next step
Think it depends on how much input you as a photographer wishes to add to the finished image. If you wish to develop a personal style or to try ideas then you will have to go for a DSLR however good a compact you are limited as to how much of the photographers ideas you can get into the shot, the co...
Posted by robbie_d on 25/06/2009 - 15:17
Enthusiastic photographer looking to make next step
I have a G10 and a K100DS, and there are a few areas where dSLR will always outperform any compact. The most important, which is true of every compact with a small sensor, is control of depth of field, and what is in and out of focus. Even with a kit lens, any SLR is going to give much greater ...
Posted by JonSchick on 26/06/2009 - 17:22
D-Range - to use or not to use?
Well, to give the new Silkypix RC a test run and to answer the long standing question I tried to perform a test that is a little bit more exhaustive. I took a test frame with a high dynamic range: I took a lot of shots from +0EV to +3EV (as shown in the viewfinder), manual settings of aperture...
Posted by Prieni on 02/07/2009 - 20:10
Size of K100D focus screeen question
Hi Guys, I am about to cut down a Pentax MG focusing screen to fit my K100D. I could whip out its screen and check with calipers but trying to minimize handling it :) has anyone got the K100D screen dimensions please ? cheers Pete
Posted by Transit on 26/06/2009 - 06:22
Size of K100D focus screeen question
The quivering hand picks up the tweezers and approaches the K100 :) Pete
Posted by Transit on 27/06/2009 - 00:41
Size of K100D focus screeen question
Good luck! When you do find the size don't forget to report back so we'll know if anyone asks in future :)
Posted by hefty1 on 27/06/2009 - 00:45
Size of K100D focus screeen question
Are they the same thickness? Might be important too.
Posted by gartmore on 27/06/2009 - 09:19
Size of K100D focus screeen question
Are they the same thickness? Might be important too. I have read some articles on that other forum (PentaxForums),stating they have the same thickness. There are some guys who use the screens of the MX and MG to adjust for use in the Pentax KxxxD's. Apparently it also solves the exposure problems...
Posted by Malo1961 on 27/06/2009 - 09:35
Size of K100D focus screeen question
Also there is small metal shim that separates the focus screen from the pentaprism/mirror. I have a k20d, and bought a Katzeye focus screen. The Katzeye was a tiny bit thicker than the original Pentax focus screen. Accurate focus is so easy to detect with the split prism, and it was disconcerting...
Posted by rlebleu on 27/06/2009 - 15:58
Size of K100D focus screeen question
Flushed with focusing success I come with good news :) Decided the tweezers needed boots. Looks crude but held on to the wee tab with no marking. Used lens tissue if fingers needed. The k100d screen was easily released with this finely honed tool :D The numbers are in that gift to goo...
Posted by Transit on 30/06/2009 - 10:13
Size of K100D focus screeen question
I cant believe you used a BELT SANDER:shock::shock::shock:
Posted by fatspider on 30/06/2009 - 10:34
Size of K100D focus screeen question
Excellent stuff! I like a bit of DIY ingenuity :)
Posted by hefty1 on 30/06/2009 - 11:04
Size of K100D focus screeen question
I'm not sure if I am waffling here :? but wouldn't it be important to have the split screen (centre part of the focus screen) dead centre in the view finder :?: for it to work properly. If you have ground away one edge it would be off centre. As I said, i'm not sure if it matters but thought I w...
Posted by Clarky on 30/06/2009 - 11:16
Size of K100D focus screeen question
I cant believe you used a BELT SANDER:shock::shock::shock: hehe i have a very light touch :)
Posted by Transit on 30/06/2009 - 11:24
Size of K100D focus screeen question
I'm not sure if I am waffling here :? but wouldn't it be important to have the split screen (centre part of the focus screen) dead centre in the view finder :?: for it to work properly. If you have ground away one edge it would be off centre. As I said, i'm not sure if it matters but thought I w...
Posted by Transit on 30/06/2009 - 11:25
Size of K100D focus screeen question
Awesome job, Pete. It looks as if you didn't turn the split-prism by 45 degrees. I think I'd like that. Makes the grinding more interesting as well. :D
Posted by Class_A on 30/06/2009 - 11:57
Size of K100D focus screeen question
I always use my 1" X 30" belt sander to make new screens. Frosted scotch tape is a breeze to draw pencil lines on. http://greyhoundman.blogspot.com/2006_10_01_archive.html Very good DIY, Transit. :)
Posted by greyhoundman on 30/06/2009 - 12:59
Size of K100D focus screeen question
I wonder, How is your light meter behaving with this screen and using NON A lenses. Any compensation needed, or is exposure spot on ? Martin.
Posted by Malo1961 on 30/06/2009 - 13:02
Size of K100D focus screeen question
Both my cameras meter fine with any lens, M42, M, and "A".
Posted by greyhoundman on 30/06/2009 - 16:03
Size of K100D focus screeen question
Thanks, for answering. It confirms my thoughts on that. The exposure problems occurring with the K10D/20D are screen related when using NON A lenses. Martin.
Posted by Malo1961 on 30/06/2009 - 16:30
