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Split image (between ebay, splitscreen.com and KatZ eye)
A sort of a double focus confirmation :wink: That would be triple if you've the focusing on single focus then it does a double check on his own. That's one reason Pentax focus slower then other makes.
Posted by Anvh on 16/12/2009 - 23:34
Split image (between ebay, splitscreen.com and KatZ eye)
Hi Greytop, thanks for the info, as I only have the 18-55 and 50-200 to use, then I should consider it I have also just bought the Pentax-A 50mm f1.7 lens from another member of the forum, having tried it I do struggle with the focus (old eyes glasses etc.) so will save up. Various other project...
Posted by CoDa on 09/01/2010 - 15:48
Split image (between ebay, splitscreen.com and KatZ eye)
Hi Colin, you will find the Katz Eye screen especially useful with your lovely little A 50mm f/1.7.... nice bright aperture and manual focus :)
Posted by Greytop on 09/01/2010 - 16:22
X sync socket problem
Sorry to burst your bubble, John, but is no such option for studio flash on the K-7. You must have missed it, because we were using it. As I said though, I can't tell you where because I don't have the K7 here. Next time I handle one I'll find out where the options are and report back.
Posted by johnriley on 13/11/2009 - 16:12
X sync socket problem
Sorry to burst your bubble, John, but is no such option for studio flash on the K-7. You must have missed it, because we were using it. As I said though, I can't tell you where because I don't have the K7 here. Next time I handle one I'll find out where the options are and report back. I quadruple c...
Posted by pentaxian450 on 13/11/2009 - 22:50
X sync socket problem
Sorry to burst your bubble, John, but is no such option for studio flash on the K-7. You must have missed it, because we were using it. As I said though, I can't tell you where because I don't have the K7 here. Next time I handle one I'll find out where the options are and report back. I quadruple c...
Posted by Oggy on 13/11/2009 - 22:57
Lenses
Forgive me if this is a stupid question I'm toying with the idea of buying a digital SLR and as ever trying not to break the bank,will the lenses I use on my MZ30 28-80 80-320 fit and work normally . Or will all my old kit end up in the back of the cupboard never to see the light of day again P...
Posted by jeffstclair on 13/11/2009 - 14:12
Lenses
Many thanks. To get such a well imformed response so swiftly is great . with the SMC lenses that I got with my MZ30 plus the bag of manual lenses that have turned up over the years my old favorite Takumar etc used with my old MX I think buying a used body is my best option. However buyin...
Posted by jeffstclair on 14/11/2009 - 09:42
K7 £700
Just pray you dont have to go through the hassle of returning it. When it comes to a camera i will always pay more to buy from an actual shop, you know with an old fashioned counter. Not only can you try out models, and get advice but if you get problems you can return it directly to the people w...
Posted by pschlute on 16/11/2009 - 15:52
Pentax and Students
I hate to say this (and not intending to start a war here) but what course does she intend doing at University? If she is thinking along the lines of making a living from using a camera then she may as well choose a Canon or Nikon from the start (ducks for cover). It seems to me 99% of students t...
Posted by aminstar on 15/11/2009 - 14:23
Pentax and Students
My daughter did A-level photography and used my MZ-S film and *istD digital bodies. She was told (2 years back) that the *istD was too advanced ! and most of the others in her class used compact digitals along with old MESupers. Even with advances, I would suggest that a *istDS would be fi...
Posted by polchraine on 15/11/2009 - 15:05
Is this a good hood?
If you get a rubber screw-in hood then they're usually extendable in two stages. Try it fully extended first and if you can see it in the periphery then wind it back to the half-way position. If you're using it on a DSLR then a general purpose hood would probably suffice.
Posted by hefty1 on 15/11/2009 - 18:26
Possible New Pentax User
I've been having a look at the Pentax SLR system as a potential replacement for the 2x crop Olympis E620 which ai haven't really got on with. I used to have a Sony but with the retirement of the A700 there isn't really a Son for me to goback to. I've been suggested the K7 which looks like it would...
Posted by chrism_scotland on 15/11/2009 - 20:57
Possible New Pentax User
Well I think I've narrowed my choice to three possible bodies, and two DSLR systems, Pentax or go back to Sony. With Pentax I would see if I could stretch to the K7 although for around the same price or even less I could get a K20 and a couple of lenses that would probably more than do me for now. ...
Posted by chrism_scotland on 16/11/2009 - 09:04
Possible New Pentax User
Chris - I used to have the Olympus E-1 plus 14-54 lens (amongst others) which was a wonderful weather resistant kit. The high grade Zuiko lenses are fantastic, and the E-1 is that rare thing: a "classic" digital camera. In my view, in terms of sheer handling the E-1 is the best camera I ever owned...
Posted by JonSchick on 16/11/2009 - 21:49
Possible New Pentax User
I've only played with a K7 in the shop since buying my K20D earlier in the year but tend to think that with the K7 you are paying for 'extras' like the video capability that don't add anything to its basic function as an SLR. Particularly so now that there are some good deals on K20s. It all depen...
Posted by Stanovich on 17/11/2009 - 15:43
Possible New Pentax User
Thanks guys, I was all set to go back to the A700 but having thought about it I think weatherproofing would do me more use than anything else, I also like the idea of having the top LCD for checking settings I also think that with the Samsung I have reserved and the 16-45mm lens I am getting a be...
Posted by chrism_scotland on 20/11/2009 - 10:33
Possible New Pentax User
There is not £500 worth of difference in image quality. But there is a big difference in feel and handling, AF speed, AWB accuracy. K-7 has 100% VF, nicer rear LCD, much more usable live view implementation, much quieter shutter, video... Personally, I would not go back to the K20D now, but t...
Posted by JonSchick on 20/11/2009 - 14:44
Possible New Pentax User
At the end of the day buy what your heart tells you (we all do in the end), to me it looks like you would be happier going back to Sony. Lets face it no one is going to give you a totally unbiased opinion anyway, a owner will nearly always tell you their chosen brand is best otherwise they would be ...
Posted by Mike-P on 20/11/2009 - 18:16
Possible New Pentax User
Well I'm not going back to Sony I played with the A500 and A550 today and I was not at all impressed feels very cheap and plasticky. However the Pentax K7 felt excellent very well built and compact, is the K20/GX20 as well built?
Posted by chrism_scotland on 21/11/2009 - 13:19
