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eBay triumph!!!
Muslims use soap and water Don - no need to despoil a kitten only to have it come back and lick your face :twisted: I'm sure we've all had that bathroom moment of horror realising there's no toilet paper and the only choices available (assuming there are no passing kittens) are to use our socks o...
Posted by Pentaxophile on 30/04/2011 - 00:33
To grip or not to grip, that's the question
I've been using a cheapo grip on the K5, and it hangs better that way using the upside down JJC strap. Any contact with the metal strap connectors is then against the cheap grip rather than the expensive body. I don't use the grip controls at all, since for portrait I always use the camera pivote...
Posted by karma mechanic on 29/04/2011 - 10:39
Pentax FF - a poll
[quote:3496ace15f="thoughton"][quote:3496ace15f="Cayman"]I think it depends on what your lens line up looks like - if mostly DA lenses then probably not worth pursuing FF. All but one of my lenses are FF so I would be keen to get my hands on a Pentax FF body if the price is similar to the 5DII/D700....
Posted by K10D on 29/04/2011 - 15:16
AP compare K5 sensor
I like the jenever which my Dutch friend Theo has. You should have said that back in April - I'd have brought some over for you :wink:. There is a jenever distiller in Stefan's home town - Rutte & Zn.
Posted by Gwyn on 02/05/2011 - 12:15
AP compare K5 sensor
Wow, I haven't had Jenever in maybe 20 years. Really enjoyed it when I did. Yet another reason to visit Holland. I once used to be able to distinguish several sakes by taste, but that was back in Canada when I got to eat a lot more Japanese food than I do here in Ireland (that is, none).
Posted by rparmar on 02/05/2011 - 17:00
K7 owners- a few questions?
Hi, In thinking of upgrading to a K-7 from a K-X. I'd like the viewfinder focus points and a new toy too. For anyone who has the K7 (and anyone who upgraded): Would you recommend it? What features that it has stand out? Thoughts on the upper LCD panel (the one next to the shutter button) I ...
Posted by dinneenp on 02/05/2011 - 22:28
K7 owners- a few questions?
Recently I have made the upgrade from K20 to K-7 and from K-x to K-r. I quickly sold my K-7 because I just could not live with the 'high' ISO-noise above ISO 800. Kept my K-r and intended to buy a K-5, in the end thought I would be better off with some new lenses and now I only have the K-r. Couldn'...
Posted by EricR on 03/05/2011 - 07:52
K7 owners- a few questions?
Come on folks.....How many people use ISO 6,400 really? and how often? I've NEVER used it on my K7 except to try it out....not worth it. I do know that it IS usable on the K5 though. :? All the time here. And higher. Even 12800 is more than usuable on the K-5 with NR. I'm not surprised you d...
Posted by michaelblue on 03/05/2011 - 19:42
K7 owners- a few questions?
[quote:3496ace15f="michaelblue"]Come on folks.....How many people use ISO 6,400 really? and how often? I've NEVER used it on my K7 except to try it out....not worth it. I do know that it IS usable on the K5 though. :? All the time here. And higher. Even 12800 is more than usuable on the K-5 wit...
Posted by Smeggypants on 03/05/2011 - 20:54
K7 owners- a few questions?
There seems to be some nit picking going on, by the usual suspects ;) :D I love my K5, I find it a big improvement over my K20D. However it's not perfect, if you use the AF button instead of half pressing the shutter button, then accidentally pressing the live view button is pretty easy. I do it ...
Posted by thoughton on 04/05/2011 - 05:53
K7 owners- a few questions?
K-r or K7? K7 or K-r? Essential features of the K-7 and K20D that the K-r lacks: * two control wheels * per lens focus adjust * Pentaprism finder Other things you may like about the K-7 and K20D: * top panel * USER settings * weather-sealing * overall build quality Additional benefits o...
Posted by rparmar on 04/05/2011 - 13:34
K7 owners- a few questions?
Blythman, good catch. I went to edit the post to correct a copy and paste error. But I couldn't any longer. Here are the fixed sections. Additional benefits of K-7 over both K-r and K20D: * quiet shutter * 1/8000s shutter speed Benefits of K-7 and K-r over K20D: * slightly more compact * 3...
Posted by rparmar on 04/05/2011 - 18:09
K7 owners- a few questions?
I know this is easeir said than done, but I would most strongly recommend going for the K-5. I have owned the K10D, the K20D and now have both the K-7 and K-5. As you can see from this awlful confession, I had wasted a packet of cash in the process. I was very happy with the K10D at the time, b...
Posted by Monobod on 13/05/2011 - 11:42
K7 owners- a few questions?
Some of what you say is probably correct, but you are fogetting that I have had Pentax equipment for many, many years and have a lot of associated lenses, extension tubes, flashguns and other related kit. it is not just a case of buying a Canon body. Replacing all of my lenses alone would far more...
Posted by Monobod on 13/05/2011 - 13:36
K7 owners- a few questions?
I only found out today that neither the Canon 60D or 600D have AF Microadjustment :shock: :shock: So if your lenses front focus or back focus tough luck :shock: :cry: You will have to buy a dearer body to get it or a SH 50D :shock: How reviewers can give a DSLR the thumbs up for not having this i...
Posted by Algernon on 13/05/2011 - 15:20
K7 owners- a few questions?
Some of what you say is probably correct, but you are fogetting that I have had Pentax equipment for many, many years and have a lot of associated lenses, extension tubes, flashguns and other related kit. it is not just a case of buying a Canon body. Replacing all of my lenses alone would far more...
Posted by K10D on 13/05/2011 - 15:56
Another 3rd Party K-5 Camera Battery
Hi snappychappy, Thanks for your response, I hope many more will likewise respond so that we can form an official Cheap-Skate club!:D I wish I had the cash that I've foolishly squandered on photography, in recent years, a Canon outfit with just about every accessory that Canon have produced al...
Posted by Roy3 on 07/05/2011 - 14:55
Another 3rd Party K-5 Camera Battery
I got one of the Neewer brand batteries as a back up to keep with my K5. Seems perfectly fine in use. It seems like a good idea with that we all help one another find the best value and sharing experiences is a big part of that.
Posted by Rataegeoff on 07/05/2011 - 23:48
Pentax 17mm fish eye (non AF) lens on DSLR cameras
Can I use a Pentax 17mm fish eye (non AF) lens on DSLR cameras? I have used it on my MZ-5 AF camera with the focus set at infinity and have no problems. Will it register and work the same way on any modern Pentax DSLR too. Was thinking of buying a K-5 or K-r to use with my fish eye lens. Cheers,...
Posted by aadil on 07/05/2011 - 15:03
Pentax 17mm fish eye (non AF) lens on DSLR cameras
You're very welcome. Yes, some cropping and manual exposure, I'm using the Samyang 8mm fisheye and just about everything is in focus when the lens is set between 1.5 and 2.0m @ f/8 due to the huge depth of field. John
Posted by johnwhit on 07/05/2011 - 16:01
