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Greatest Feature of a Pentax DSLR
Strange, I don't think I've ever used Tav mode. But I got a photography book as a present yesterday, and there was a screen grab of a Nikon D2x feature, that I really wish that Pentax would implement. On the Nikon, you can set a minimum shutter speed, and the camera will adjust aperture and ISO to ...
Posted by oreillymj on 17/12/2010 - 22:55
Greatest Feature of a Pentax DSLR
For me it was the Weather Sealing followed by the ergonomics and the price/feature. Last but not least it is the lenses that I can use. I am not restricted really and special lenses can be picked up cheaper then from the main two players in the field. Show me another camera that gives you all the f...
Posted by SmutjeUK on 18/12/2010 - 09:09
Greatest Feature of a Pentax DSLR
I think it was the ergonomics that helped me make that very first purchase round about 1975. They have always felt so "right" in my, not so large, hands. Back in the 70s Pentax was the innovator and "the" name to have in your camera bag, not that I feel any differently these days.
Posted by pauljay on 20/12/2010 - 11:37
K5 full review up on DP
A note on categories though - the K-5 is a hard product to categorise. Although it competes with the Nikon D7000 and even the Canon EOS 60D in some respects, it's introductory price clearly indicates that Pentax wants the K-5 to be viewed alongside the likes of the Nikon D300S and Canon EOS 7D. For ...
Posted by Mike-P on 18/12/2010 - 06:30
K5 full review up on DP
Yes you can (I still got mine for a few weeks longer before mine goes back to SRS. Just hope he as an K-7 for the time being by then)
Posted by SmutjeUK on 18/12/2010 - 19:06
Samsung GX10 Firmware Version
I just sold my GX-10 with the update on a CD. I did called Samsung UK Customer Services and eventually got though to a technician that really knew his stuff and he directed me to a Samsung website where the update was sitting. May be worth wile to do the same. Bill (the chap who bought my GX-10 is ...
Posted by SmutjeUK on 20/12/2010 - 14:31
K-r or K7?
Honestly, I was in your shoes not so long ago. Difference was that it was for me my first DSLR that 'really' replaced my F2 and F2AS. I got a very good deal on a Samsung GX-10 and that was my first DSLR ever. I was impressed and did my homework. I considered everything, read reviews without end, a...
Posted by SmutjeUK on 21/12/2010 - 08:53
K-r or K7?
I was in a similar quandary until yesterday. I've been a K10D user for over four years but certain aspects of it made me think about upgrading it. Firstly, the weight was starting to ...er get me down especially after carting it an a couple of lenses around all day. Secondly, it was suffering from s...
Posted by AdrianP on 02/04/2011 - 18:45
K-r or K7?
I don't see the need for high ISO. Back in the days of film I only shot up to 400ASA max. And why is a bigger sensor needed if you are not printing bigger than A3? It's what you do with what you have got that counts. IMHO.
Posted by PentaxExpert on 03/04/2011 - 12:35
Pentax K7 recommended settings for Landscape Photography
Not sure if this will be of any use but you never know! When I take Landscapes I use the following Camera settings as a starting point I Shoot RAW In Manual mode 98% for landscapes f/11 through to f16 are the apertures I like for good DOF (98% of the time) WB wise I often start with 5500 ...
Posted by Fletcher8 on 21/12/2010 - 14:58
Pentax K7 recommended settings for Landscape Photography
I like Silver Efex too Smeggypants! Thanks for the settings Fletcher8, it's kinda the Shadow/Highlight settings I'm looking at at at the moment, The K5 will spoil me cause I can pretty much leave the Highlight protection on all the time but Fiddling may be required for the K7? Do you find Landscape...
Posted by jules on 21/12/2010 - 21:34
How clean is clean enough K5 sensor
I counted at least four more that where not marked by you. I am of the same mind as pentaxian450 and you should send the camera back. You may be charged now because of (as said) you attempted to clean it and that could be a problem in itself now. I am not doing any more than the normal sensor clean...
Posted by SmutjeUK on 22/12/2010 - 10:22
How clean is clean enough K5 sensor
When I last checked my sensor (which I have never attempted to clean) it had just one mark like yours. I decided that I could live with it; yours I wouldn't. My camera is going to be exchanged anyway as the cold weather and experiments with a domestic fridge and a thermometer show that the top LC...
Posted by malcolmk on 22/12/2010 - 10:28
How clean is clean enough K5 sensor
Thanks for the response, unfortunately I deleted the images after each cleaning session, which was stupid I know. I don't think I'll have a problem with Pentax's local repair service as I've built up a good relationship with there Workshop Manager and in any case how will they know I've attempted...
Posted by gregmoll on 22/12/2010 - 10:32
Which SD Memory Card to use?
Yeah, I'd rather have two 8 gig cards with me as opposed to one 16 gig. Best to have a back up Merry Christmas :wink:
Posted by Blythman on 22/12/2010 - 12:10
Which SD Memory Card to use?
I use a Kingston Class6 8GB plus ad 4GB and 2GB Sandisk Extreme as back-up. I am quite happy with the performance and capacities of the 8GB and I have hardly used the others since. Cheerz MZ
Posted by ManixZero on 22/12/2010 - 12:23
Which SD Memory Card to use?
Transcend x10 16GB for me. I got four of them in a special offer from micro direct and I never looked back (I used them in various cameras and mp3 players before now in my K-5). In the beginning it was the price (use for mp3 was the main purpose at this time, but I then carried on using them in ot...
Posted by SmutjeUK on 22/12/2010 - 13:55
K100d still a winner
Thanks for posting that, Laurence. Two great shots, and nice to see you in action in the other entry. I'm with you on the capabilities of the K100D - I have two and I love them. Despite owning "better" cameras I often find myself going back to the K100D - I try to ignore the small buffer and slig...
Posted by jps on 22/12/2010 - 23:58
Final decision 'new' K20 or K-7 only £200 difference
Personally I found the K-7 ISO performance about the same as the K20D. Add the faster fps, better focus speed, updated liveview plus video and (imo) the K-7 is a clear winner. Plus .. K-7 comes with the WR kit lens so you can sell that for at least £50 as you have the 16-45mm.
Posted by Mike-P on 23/12/2010 - 19:34
Final decision 'new' K20 or K-7 only £200 difference
I decided that I probably would like a K-5 but need to wait until prices drop a fair bit. So I called SRS this morning, purchased a K10 body with just 1800 actuations for a good price. That could then perhaps become a second body when I feel in a position to upgrade later. Seems to make sense, I thi...
Posted by Blincodave on 24/12/2010 - 12:12
