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What's your favourite Pentax DSLR?
I would love to say K5, but having had 2 and sent them back, I am having a hard time convincing my Canikon friends that the K5 is so good... The short time I had them I was blown away (except for the manufacturing faults..) My K200D is wonderful except for its low light performance.. and now for ...
Posted by timd on 06/06/2012 - 11:42
What's your favourite Pentax DSLR?
[quote:3496ace15f="wvbarnes"]I'm just back from Greece with my new K5 that replaced my KR. The K5 is quite superb and vastly more usable. It is heavier than the KR but barely any difference size wise in your hand. The autofocus, metering and quietness along with the brilliant TAV mode and its tw...
Posted by brianjdavies on 01/07/2012 - 16:32
What's your favourite Pentax DSLR?
K-5 - why? Weather resistance, low light performance, size and tec spec, ease of use, flexiblity offered by range of exposure modes and customisable adjustments, excellent viewfinder, 3" back lcd, shake reduction, HDR, and it somehow compensates for my limited photographic skills. (Just comp...
Posted by ronniemac on 02/07/2012 - 04:34
K5 CIF
Have just been outside with my K5 and M100 @ f8 1/240 iso 400. Used CIF but used the focus ring to fire the shutter instead of moving the camera closer. I think for me it lets me keep the camera steadier, the downside is if you turn the focus ring quickly it can be off by the time shutter fires. Of...
Posted by johnboy-22 on 03/06/2012 - 17:30
I miss my K10D so much!
I was very happy with my K10d and have in fact just managed to get mine back from my Daughter who wasnt really bothering with it. Just need some decent weather now to make use of them. It means that I now have a fair spread: - K10 with the Sigma 150-500, (i have found that this produces the best ...
Posted by paulgee20 on 08/06/2012 - 11:24
I miss my K10D so much!
I rather suspect that everyone's latest toy will be their favourite camera. I still use my *istDS, especially with the 40mm DA Ltd, quite often. Its discrete and could pass as a bridge camera. I still think the K20d is one of the best cameras I have ever used. I have not much need for high ISO perfo...
Posted by gartmore on 08/06/2012 - 11:31
I miss my K10D so much!
I've recently had to return my K-7 for repair so my beloved K-10 has once again become my main camera. At 1st I was flinching at the shutter slap, but after a week back with her, I'm in love again :o)
Posted by bettyswolloks on 08/06/2012 - 20:46
I miss my K10D so much!
K10D images are much nicer than CMOS images. Going back on topic, I've heard this view expressed quite a few times, and I'm quite puzzled by it. I haven't done all that much with the K-5 yet, despite having had it for eight months or so, but of the 1400 images I've taken with it, I much prefer th...
Posted by ChrisA on 16/06/2012 - 18:53
I miss my K10D so much!
K10D images are much nicer than CMOS images. Going back on topic, I've heard this view expressed quite a few times, and I'm quite puzzled by it. I haven't done all that much with the K-5 yet, despite having had it for eight months or so, but of the 1400 images I've taken with it, I much prefer th...
Posted by Smeggypants on 16/06/2012 - 20:34
IR white balance
Just got my K200d back from ACS after conversion to 720nm IR and now starting to play:D. Can anyone tell what is the best way to set the white balance for use with IR?
Posted by pmcquail on 11/06/2012 - 13:52
K10D - newbie question regarding lenses.
Hi all :) This is my very first post so please be gentle. I have had my Pentax K10D for a number of years now with just the lens it came with. Ive been quite happy experimenting with it, still dont feel as though I know very much at all but Ive had fun so far. I borrowed a friends (rather expe...
Posted by JaniceH on 11/06/2012 - 20:41
K10D - newbie question regarding lenses.
Welcome to the forum Janice. Pentax auto-focus lenses will work fine on your camera. smc Pentax-F 50mm 1:1.7 or the newer smc Pentax-FA 50mm 1:1.7. There are also 1:1.4 (f1.4 maximum aperture compared to f1.7) versions of both lenses. There is also the smc Pentax-DA* SDM 55mm 1:1.4 lens that y...
Posted by Mannesty on 11/06/2012 - 20:57
K10D - newbie question regarding lenses.
M is a manual focus lens Janice, it will work with the K10D...it just does not have the electrical contacts - doesn't mean it doesn't work.:D Check the manual because you can use older lenses - use of aperture....someone will come along and give more details - the 'F' variant is the first autofoc...
Posted by ilovesaabs on 11/06/2012 - 21:39
K10D - newbie question regarding lenses.
I'm not sure what the M means. You camera has what is known as the Pentax K mount. Other variations exist like KAF, KAF2, & KAF3, the latter being SDM only as it has no screw drive for the auto focus mechanism. Yours is actually the KAF2 mount I believe, but the basis of the design is the bayonet mo...
Posted by Mannesty on 11/06/2012 - 22:38
K10D - newbie question regarding lenses.
........ I want to be able to just click it on, it to focus like the stock lens does and not have to fiddle about too much. ..... Hi and welcome :) All the advice so far is good... The new economy version 50mm about to be released might be your best option. The prices will presumably be flex...
Posted by Transit on 12/06/2012 - 02:50
K10D - newbie question regarding lenses.
I feel actually really gutted and perhaps I should consider selling the camera to start again with a brand where I could actually afford to get the odd extra lens to have a go with. Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! One of the beauties with Pentax is that the lens mount hasn't chan...
Posted by Father Ted on 12/06/2012 - 22:34
K10D - newbie question regarding lenses.
If we read the first posts in the thread, Janice does emphasise auto focus is a must, there is a limited budget and she liked the out of focus effects. Manual lenses don't autofocus.
Posted by dougf8 on 12/06/2012 - 22:57
K10D - newbie question regarding lenses.
Hello Janice As stated above, one of the nice things about Pentax is the backwards compatability with lenses. Not only can you use the older bayonet mounts but also the m42 lenses with an adapter. The really nice thing is that the pentax bodies work well with older lenses having focus con...
Posted by Stuey on 12/06/2012 - 23:02
K10D - newbie question regarding lenses.
However it seems that now I cant even afford to do that. Hey, don't give up so easily. It seems you've had a tough time so far, but life will improve if you want it to. Changing brands will not bring your goal any closer, in fact, it might make it less achievable. Nikon and Canon equipment can b...
Posted by Mannesty on 12/06/2012 - 23:16
K10D - newbie question regarding lenses.
Hello Janice The really nice thing is that the pentax bodies work well with older lenses having focus confirmation with mf lenses to the camera meter working as well - they take a bit of getting used to but are fun :D Edited to Add - posted at the same time as Mannesty - will check view finde...
Posted by JaniceH on 12/06/2012 - 23:24
