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Kr for bird shots?
Firstly, appologies for not responding earlier, the power supply went on the pc and only got it back yesterday. Thanks for all the advice guys, and yes Yve's pics are just fabulous. I was just worried as it seemed a bit loud, but I'm sure it'll be ok. Will get one at weekend hopefully. Do you...
Posted by ncisfan33 on 27/01/2011 - 18:38
Kr for bird shots?
I used to have a Minolta A200 bridge camera followed by a Canon G9. My Pentax KX with the 55 to 300 ED lens outperforms both by a very long way and I'm still learning. You do have to consider though that long lenses even stopped down have narrow depth of field. There is then the compromise betwee...
Posted by wvbarnes on 27/01/2011 - 18:52
Kr for bird shots?
I took this today with the 55-300 on the K5. It's a shame about the foreground twig but I can't blame that on the lens. The lens does hunt a bit, so to avoid that I first focus where I think the birds will be and the autofocus then doesn't have to adjust much:
Posted by DrOrloff on 27/01/2011 - 23:41
Kr for bird shots?
Wonderful shots! This is my first post (Hello :D) and being a representative for Pentax Canada I thought I would offer this information if you haven't already done this. There is a firmware update for your K-5 camera which may help matters as it relates to Contrast AF. Japan released firmware ...
Posted by Allistonian on 28/01/2011 - 00:21
K5 = astounding = Digital Velvia
K20D + FA77 and my images sing until I tell them to shut up, the neighbours are listening. :) I appreciate the K-5 has better auto-focus (doesn't interest me much) and high ISO (always nice) but as for the basic image quality I have yet to see anything convincing. I would like to know what all th...
Posted by rparmar on 21/01/2011 - 22:06
K5 = astounding = Digital Velvia
Trouble is I got my K20D at a bargain price of £480 new (Dec. 08) when it was £580 with the £100 cash back. It makes the K5 seem pricey - which I know it's not. Let's hope the price drops a bit eh?
Posted by tigershoot on 21/01/2011 - 23:09
K5 = astounding = Digital Velvia
I must admit I am slowly (speed increasing though) changing my views on the matter. I own a K20D and so far thought I would keep it for a long time. The K20D's IQ is very good in my view, at least I am sure I have a long way to go before I can reach its limits, and a lot of learning to do. When t...
Posted by giofi on 22/01/2011 - 16:30
SIlver K5 And other news or rumours
I have a Silver MZ7 if anyone missed out on the K7, I can sell this with a self adhesive "K" and a bit of glass stuck to the back for half the cost of a K7:P But yes, whilst Silver cameras look very nice they dont really look "Profesional"
Posted by fatspider on 26/01/2011 - 17:47
SIlver K5 And other news or rumours
Isn't there a vintage styled modern digital compact out? This one? http://www.finepix-x100.com/ Vic. Wow! Wish you hadn't posted that link....that is gorgeous...just like having my old Zorki 4 back! Hasn't got a zoom lens though, fortunately for my wallet
Posted by smudge on 27/01/2011 - 12:50
high speed birds in flight
you should not need a flash you should use shutter speeds of 1/1000sec and afc focus mode and good paning.
Posted by pentaxanne on 22/01/2011 - 17:16
high speed birds in flight
dont bother trying to use your flash, if its a dull day boost your iso up a smidge to 800, and put your camera on Av mode and leave the rest for your camera to work out, if its a bright day then dip your iso down back to 200 as most pentax cameras are unless you have a K7 or a K5. Also use a mon...
Posted by shanegeach on 22/01/2011 - 17:35
high speed birds in flight
sorry for the delay, have been busy working shifts. Many thanks for all your comments. I was only going to use flash because someone told me that was what he uses. And allthough i want to take the birds in flight in the day, as its gloomy ole england it is very dark. as my k5 still hasnt arrived...
Posted by HHodges on 26/01/2011 - 13:33
K20D Arrived - Woo
Well done, now . . . Just about every question that you are likely to have, and you'll have plenty, has probably already been asked here, and answered. The search facility on this site will probably provide all the answers you need. It's best used after having read the camera's instruction man...
Posted by Mannesty on 24/01/2011 - 16:28
K20D Arrived - Woo
All my kit has now arrived woo! Will report back this evening one I've had a play with it all! And arranged to add a battery grip to it in a few days.
Posted by chrism_scotland on 25/01/2011 - 14:09
ISO advice needed,
The primary aim when taking most photo's is to achieve a sharp and properly exposed image. The three variables you can adjust to achieve that are, aperture (the size of the hole in the lens), shutter speed (adjusts the amount of time that the sensor is exposed to the light you are allowing in by ...
Posted by Mannesty on 24/01/2011 - 16:51
How do you find your K7
That's interesting Mike, I've been reading alot of how much better the K5 is and had decided not to consider a K7. Now though..:wink: I didn't really have the camera long enough before I sent it back for the stain problem. I need to do a bit more testing .. preferably at an air show or similar bu...
Posted by Mike-P on 26/01/2011 - 19:41
How do you find your K7
Its fine, low light is the Achilles heel but even this isn't too bad. In good light it behaves very well. ISO100 the quality is excellent. Its a good size, ergonomics are good, massively configurable, battery life is excellent. Just the high ISO is not as good as it could have been. At the ri...
Posted by dougf8 on 26/01/2011 - 22:40
How do you find your K7
I had an *istD before the K-7. There are lots of good things about the K-7 such as faster start up, better AF, Shake Reduction, much better WB etc. On the down side (& I've been criticised before for saying this) the image quality isn't the K-7 high point. It's noisy & for 14MP v 6MP the image de...
Posted by wadna on 28/01/2011 - 23:45
Put my mind at rest, please!
I took delivery of a K-5 today. Unfortunately, by the time I got home it was dark, so I've not had chance to have a good play with it yet. I've just, foolishly, visited Pentaxforums, something I swore I'd never do again. Please tell me the K-5 is a good camera! :( What have you read that has c...
Posted by Graham on 26/01/2011 - 22:44
Put my mind at rest, please!
It won't focus indoors, it won't focus outdoors, it won't work with flash, it's not full frame, Pentax is going bust, the sky is falling, it'll rob my Grandma, and there are live slugs inside the sensor. To name a few. Well yes, all that may be true, but it's still a good camera, possibly. :twisted:
Posted by Mannesty on 27/01/2011 - 11:33
