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Pentax K-m for dslr newbie?
Hello I'm a lucky man, my gf has offered to buy me an SLR for my 30th! I have played around with a few in the shops, want something small as my other hobby has lots of equipment which is why I got rid of my EOS620. Not totally new to SLR's, just been away for a few years playing around on small...
Posted by smegg on 27/06/2009 - 20:00
Pentax K-m for dslr newbie?
I think you've done the right thing and actually handled some cameras. You've made a decision already really as you like it, so I would suggest go for it. You could get lots of alternative suggestions, but you'd be back to square one! Focus indicator is that the image in the viewfinder snaps into...
Posted by johnriley on 27/06/2009 - 20:53
Pentax K-m for dslr newbie?
We recently bought a K-m body and the std DA II 18-55 & DA 50-200 (metal mounts) for our daughter's 21st. It a great little DSLR, really solid build and the flexibility of easy scene modes to fully manual. I wouldn't worry too much about the focus indicator it has caused my daughter any problems...
Posted by Greytop on 02/07/2009 - 19:11
Pentax K-m for dslr newbie?
I wouldn't worry too much about the focus indicator it has caused my daughter any problems and she's come from a Fuji F31d point and shoot. What I meant to say was that the focus indicator hasn't caused my daughter any problems, but as it appears we cannot go back and edit posts I've had to post aga...
Posted by Greytop on 02/07/2009 - 19:48
Favourite apertures/ISO setings?
Does anyone else have favourite aperture or ISO settings? I use the word favourite intentionally, as I don't mean to ask about optimum settings, but about those settings you tend to go back to, for whatever reason. I always used to use ISO 400 film for day to day photography, and consequently I u...
Posted by jps on 27/06/2009 - 23:24
IT HAD TO HAPPEN SOMETIME !
Deryn, i'm pretty sure you are talking about the focusing screen. The glass screen you are talking about is the mirror itself, but that gives the illusion that the focus screen is directly behind the mirror, when in fact it is at the top above the mirror (hope that makes sense). I'd get some t...
Posted by Snootchies on 28/06/2009 - 00:00
IT HAD TO HAPPEN SOMETIME !
use the dust alert feature, thats what its for, point the camera at something white and let it do its magic, and as stated don't use nothing on the mirror at all, and myself i hate rocket blowers as i had a problem with scratching the focus screen, but also blowing dust up in the eye piece, so i alw...
Posted by scottthehat on 29/06/2009 - 11:39
IT HAD TO HAPPEN SOMETIME !
You can mimic the dust alert feature yourself. Set camera to the smallest possible aperture, add +2 EV, defocus the lens, and take a picture of something bright e.g. the sky! Examining the shots in PP (whack the contrast up to make it easier) should identify any dust spots. Flip the image horizo...
Posted by Pentaxophile on 29/06/2009 - 12:42
IT HAD TO HAPPEN SOMETIME !
Hi guys, well, a butterfly is out of the question, finances won't allow ! I took my camera along to a reputable photographer and camera dealer. He doesn't use the butterfly himself so he tried first with a more powerful blower than I have. No luck ! Then he tried some brushes. No luck ! Then he...
Posted by DERYN on 30/06/2009 - 13:02
I tried the K7 at Sydney's PMA
Don't worry Lance, you will soon get used to the new button layout / menus etc. After a couple of weeks with it, I'm moaning every time I pick up my K20! Trust me, I don't care how long it takes me to get used to the new menu as I will do it if it kills me!!! This camera is too nice to handle to wo...
Posted by Lance B on 29/06/2009 - 07:16
Thick Band on K20D Images
Has anyone come across a thick band on images? I did a studio shoot yesterday, and a small number have got a thick band on them. The camea has only recently come back from repair (sensor) Thoughts?
Posted by Offertonhatter on 28/06/2009 - 20:14
K-7 ... or GX30
Well a double card slot would be good. Built in GPS also. We shall have to wait and see I guess. Luckily I can't afford a K7 anyway so I can sit back and wait.:D
Posted by Gwyn on 29/06/2009 - 16:09
K-7 ... or GX30
No mention of being able to adjust back focus etc. for 20 lenses or whatever the K20D does. Mike
Posted by mikew on 29/06/2009 - 16:10
K-7 ... or GX30
No mention of being able to adjust back focus etc. for 20 lenses or whatever the K20D does. Mike the gx20 is the same as the k20d so i would expect the gx30 to do the same if not more,:wink:
Posted by scottthehat on 29/06/2009 - 18:25
K20D settings advice needed
I am the first to admit that I am a complete neophyte when it comes to digital photography. It is quite a steep learning curve and very different from what I am used to or even what I expected (I am not sure what I expected, except that it would be more straightforward (:-)) I expect that my firs...
Posted by BODYHEAT on 30/06/2009 - 14:02
K20D settings advice needed
I appreciate the feedback and have noted about the 'greying' in a light tent, much like shooting snow I guess, and I have tried increasing the exposure to compensate too, but I am still not sure why I am getting this strong blue cast over the whole picture. It is almost as if it had a blue filter in...
Posted by BODYHEAT on 30/06/2009 - 14:37
K20D settings advice needed
Am I right in thinking that white balance is a redundant feature if shooting raw as it is designed to be adjusted to taste PP? Correct, but to a degree. If you're shooting RAW then getting the wrong white balance certainly isn't much of a big deal as you can apply a new WB in PP, however, if you get...
Posted by hefty1 on 30/06/2009 - 16:41
K20D settings advice needed
I am the first to admit that I am a complete neophyte when it comes to digital photography. It is quite a steep learning curve and very different from what I am used to or even what I expected (I am not sure what I expected, except that it would be more straightforward (:-)) I expect that my firs...
Posted by Don on 30/06/2009 - 19:58
accurate white balance - K20D
Well, I'm gonna rub you all up the wrong way and say that the K-7 does a far better job at AWB, especially under tungsten! :D It is actually one of the reasons I can't wait to get my hands back on one! :D
Posted by Unlocker on 30/06/2009 - 22:04
accurate white balance - K20D
Well, I'm gonna rub you all up the wrong way and say that the K-7 does a far better job at AWB, especially under tungsten! :D It is actually one of the reasons I can't wait to get my hands back on one! :D Have you been given a 'heads up' on a date yet Danny?
Posted by BODYHEAT on 30/06/2009 - 22:33
