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K20D vs K-X
I learnt photography from reading books and using a completely manual camera. The K20D is certainly much more beginner-friendly than that. Anyone who avoids this model mainly because they think it will be too difficult is making a big mistake - that is if they are interested in learning photography ...
Posted by Mongoose on 19/11/2009 - 15:53
K20D vs K-X
It's interesting what is considered "suitable" for an "advanced" photographer compared to a "beginner" as all cameras will operate using Manual and Av modes if required and are equally valid. The LX was considered to be a professional camera and we managed very well with just those two modes. ...
Posted by johnriley on 19/11/2009 - 17:14
K20D vs K-X
Isn't amazing just how simple and effective the 'M' mode is, no mucking about with + or - EV values, worrying about what ISO the camera has set, is SR on or off, dialling in focal lengths, tearing your hair out worrying about wireless flash slave modes and so on. Just point the camera at the subj...
Posted by gartmore on 19/11/2009 - 19:30
K20D vs K-X
Does it really matter what setting a person uses as long as they enjoy taking pictures and using their camera? In a literal sense yes, because if they use the wrong setting they won't get the right picture. No point taking a landscape at f4 if you want to have focus from front to back and need f16. ...
Posted by johnriley on 20/11/2009 - 08:40
Pentax K10D and Flash Triggers
oops Not meters but feet I've just fired a strobe through two closed doors at 100ft James range in doors 150ft out doors 600ft out doors 2.4 GHz RF & IR 16 Channel LCD display with back light strobe and flash
Posted by pink on 19/11/2009 - 09:57
Pentax K10D and Flash Triggers
I have the Yongnuo RF-602 which I use as a remote shutter release, the maximum range I've had from them is about 100m but I'm sure they will go further.I've also used it to fire the flash from the same distance. There is a long discussion about them on Strobist.com The Pentax and Canon versi...
Posted by gregmoll on 19/11/2009 - 18:14
Advice please: K7 + lenses
hi all i'm upgrading from my pentax k-m. it's served me well, but its performance beyond ISO 400 is what's forcing the change up. i've tried some research but i'm sure you people can tell me much better. can you tell me what kinds of costs i'm looking at to purchase: k7 body 50mm autofo...
Posted by dml82 on 20/11/2009 - 00:31
Advice please: K7 + lenses
For the K-7 cost, see the SRS Microsystems website. Yes, also consider a K20D. i already have the 18-55mm kit lens and a 50mm manual focus f1.7. i want a digital one so that it doesn't crop/zoom on the digital sensor. I guess you mean you want a prime lens for digital that provides the equivalent...
Posted by iceblinker on 20/11/2009 - 12:42
K7, K20 and AF
Superb effort. This subject is something I have raised in the past. I take shots at local running events and the hit rate drops off considerably the closer they get. Panning no problem. Moving away no problem. Closing in not good at all. Use K10-50-135 SDM-centre focus point-AF-C. Sometimes...
Posted by Ardent on 26/11/2009 - 21:46
unsharp images
I cannot get a sharp image on my K20D, i have tried high shutter speeds, autofocus, manual focus, shake reduction and a repeated all of this whilst the camera was on a heavy tripod. I even read the instruction manual. Has anyone eles had similar problem and how did you resolve it.
Posted by Seamus on 24/11/2009 - 21:48
unsharp images
The Sigma 50-500 is quite a difficult beast to handle and it is easy to get blurred/unsharp pictures with it especially wide open at 300-500 mm it is very hard to handle because a fraction of a millimeter of movement at the camera end is a huge movement at the magnification level at those focal leng...
Posted by golfdiesel on 25/11/2009 - 06:27
unsharp images
My apologies for a late reply. I have resolved the focus issues. When looking at the images I intended submiting, I notice camera shake on the fine catchlights. I have reset the tension on my tripod head. This has resolved the unsharp image problem. Thanks for your support in this matter. Seam...
Posted by Seamus on 12/12/2009 - 09:22
Now a Pentax owner
Mind you - I'm being egged on to keep on looking and shopping , from the USA at present . Goodness only knows what I'll be coming back with now . I thought the goodies from the Adorama deal would be sufficient - oh well the next 2 weeks will tell :D
Posted by techno-terminator on 25/11/2009 - 15:45
Now a Pentax owner
Then again Pentax have the cashback offer now making it £619 for the K-X with DA18-55 and DA55-300 is also a very good deal. Pentax USA don't have this action so you will miss out. They do however have an action with the K7 giving back $100 for every lens you buy with it at the same time. USA re...
Posted by Anvh on 25/11/2009 - 17:46
Now a Pentax owner
Richard, I think my 28-200 must be a factory fault. I use it in the studio and on location and find my happiness scale of the charts. What I like is the ultra fast focussing because of the short focus ring turning distance. I agree that you do get better lenses but for what you get for your money...
Posted by imagesteve on 26/11/2009 - 06:54
Recommended book for camera raw
I am not sure about the legal side of copying the articles to make into an electronic format, maybe somebody on the PU Team could comment on that. I'm fairly certain that somewhere in that magazine will be a statement along the lines of "No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a ret...
Posted by Daniel Bridge on 28/11/2009 - 10:25
For all the Doubters ...Its Official !!
Now what to do with the 4 Canon lenses I have bought recently :oops: Well the 7D did come second so it can't be that bad :wink: Mind you it's at best a couple of hundred more expensive than the K-7 without the Pentax cash back.
Posted by Greytop on 27/11/2009 - 17:34
For all the Doubters ...Its Official !!
Well the 7D did come second so it can't be that bad :wink: Mind you it's at best a couple of hundred more expensive than the K-7 without the Pentax cash back. I know it's daft but I have only used ever used a Pentax DSLR and think I should try something different just to satisfy my curiosity as to ...
Posted by Mike-P on 27/11/2009 - 17:46
Shake reduction off for tripod use - why?
Well I must admit that SR is always switched on, but I rarely take anything beyond 1s even on a tripod. The only time I switched it off, I forgot to switch it back on again :oops:
Posted by Hyram on 30/11/2009 - 13:20
Shake reduction off for tripod use - why?
I'm am always forgetting to turn off SR and then turn it back on again...:oops:
Posted by edumad on 30/11/2009 - 13:43
