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K-x owners please help - "shake reduction" issue
Be aware that the camera automatically switches Shake Reduction off in the following situations: using the self-timer, remote control shooting, shooting in B mode or during HDR Capture. By the sound of it, its most likely to be in remote control mode, as you can still shoot with the normal butto...
Posted by flossie on 09/01/2011 - 19:51
Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro - aperture ring settting issue
contact problem, maybe? Seems unlikely - why then it works in the opposite setting (in which it should not :)). Unless someone got with his hands inside it and mis-wired contacts when assembling back :) Joking D) Do not know to be honest what could it be.
Posted by sazanovich on 09/01/2011 - 23:15
Lens cleaning paper - thoughts?
Lens tissue is going back a bit.....microfibre cleaning cloths are my choice, with a small amount of lens cleaning fluid if (very rarely) needed.
Posted by johnriley on 10/01/2011 - 20:21
Pentax at major UK event?
Apparently: http://www.focus-on-imaging.co.uk/exhibitors.htm No chance to see & handle Pentax DSLRs and lenses. Opportunity missed? Oly also not present but the other 3 manufacturers are plus Ricoh. Dave
Posted by Blincodave on 10/01/2011 - 20:39
Pentax at major UK event?
Not surprised. The have not been to the last three Focus shows and it is indeed frustrating..... The offical line in the past is "We prefer to spend our money on advertising". Read into that what you will.:wink: However, the upside is that a number of dealers at the show DO have all the kit avai...
Posted by Offertonhatter on 10/01/2011 - 20:48
Pentax at major UK event?
Pentax is selling cameras that much is for sure! :D Interesting Interview, only missing the part of getting more affordable long range lenses. It would have been for me a clear cut question with the target of high end enthusiasts clearly in their focus. I still aim for the Sigma 150-500 within the ...
Posted by SmutjeUK on 11/01/2011 - 10:59
Pentax at major UK event?
Pentax is selling cameras that much is for sure! :D Interesting Interview, only missing the part of getting more affordable long range lenses. It would have been for me a clear cut question with the target of high end enthusiasts clearly in their focus. I still aim for the Sigma 150-500 within the ...
Posted by Don on 11/01/2011 - 14:34
Pentax at major UK event?
OP: Actually Pentax is going! That exhibitor list is from 2010 ~ :shock: Check the floor plan: Pentax stand is at D9.
Posted by mujirushi on 11/01/2011 - 16:07
Pentax at major UK event?
OP: Actually Pentax is going! That exhibitor list is from 2010 ~ :shock: Check the floor plan: Pentax stand is at D9. Well spotted. At least my initial post got folk looking! Dave
Posted by Blincodave on 11/01/2011 - 18:43
Your best tips for a DSLR beginner?
But yourself a cheap Pentax M lens say a 28mm or 50mm you will learn more in a day using it than you would in a month with a DA etc. There are loads on Ebay for very little money. Have fun. Thanks for the tip - does "M" there stand for manual focus? Also, with Pentax lenses, can you buy ANY Pentax l...
Posted by lisali on 11/01/2011 - 19:51
Your best tips for a DSLR beginner?
It is a totally manual lens, aperture and focus, and yes all K mount lenses will fit all modern DSLS. BTW But meant Buy.
Posted by SteveEveritt on 11/01/2011 - 20:01
Your best tips for a DSLR beginner?
Lisa, You've done two things right already: buying a Pentax, the Kr has been very well reviewed and should yield some excellent pictures; and joining this site which is frequented by people who know lots about equipment and photography and who can take good pictures. You will receive friendly an...
Posted by bwlchmawr on 11/01/2011 - 20:28
Your best tips for a DSLR beginner?
But yourself a cheap Pentax M lens say a 28mm or 50mm you will learn more in a day using it than you would in a month with a DA etc. There are loads on Ebay for very little money. Have fun. Thanks for the tip - does "M" there stand for manual focus? Also, with Pentax lenses, can you buy ANY Pentax l...
Posted by Don on 11/01/2011 - 21:23
Your best tips for a DSLR beginner?
And from me: :) Ten tips to get you started - * Work through the manual with camera in hand - explore every setting, option and menu. The camera doesn't bite - get to understand it. * Av (Aperture priority) will let you set the size of the aperture to control both the amount of light rea...
Posted by i-Berg on 12/01/2011 - 05:20
Your best tips for a DSLR beginner?
Actually I'd make a point to always carry at least one spare memory card! (And as Alan says make sure you leave it in the camera!) If you have a reasonably Library nearby, you can usefully browse their photography / processing books. DSLRs are IMHO much more flexible than compacts a fairly quick...
Posted by petrochemist on 12/01/2011 - 11:34
Your best tips for a DSLR beginner?
My biggest tip for anyone starting with a kit lens is to buy instead a fast 50 and use that exclusively for the first six months. The smc A 50/1.7 is a perfect choice since it has handy automatic aperture coupling but forces you to do the focusing. And it is dead cheap. Zooms are annoyances. A pr...
Posted by rparmar on 14/01/2011 - 20:19
Your best tips for a DSLR beginner?
My biggest tip for anyone starting with a kit lens is to buy instead a fast 50 and use that exclusively for the first six months. The smc A 50/1.7 is a perfect choice since it has handy automatic aperture coupling but forces you to do the focusing. And it is dead cheap. Zooms are annoyances. A pr...
Posted by Offertonhatter on 14/01/2011 - 20:22
K-r - worth the extra over K-x?
The zoom ring operates it after you click it to reveal the "Power Zoom" lettering. You don't get the trick features the Z series offered, only powered zoom and the lens retracting to its shortest length with the power off. It's a nice party trick though! :lol: Looking around it seems that the K-r...
Posted by Dangermouse on 11/01/2011 - 16:08
K-r - worth the extra over K-x?
Just tried it out quickly on my K-x with 50mm 1.7M lens. Video works fine. You are correct in saying you set an aperture and the iso controls light changes. Though manual focus dont work to well if panning various shots..
Posted by stub on 11/01/2011 - 23:01
K-r - worth the extra over K-x?
okay the state of play re batteries put in a set of eneloops as re previous thread shot a few (28) shots with them and indicator showing half full after a few more shots and a switch to live view 4 secs and camera shuts down due to depleted battery. switch camera off and going to change battery but ...
Posted by geordie01 on 12/01/2011 - 23:40
