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Pentax K20D vs Nikon D200
I think you should buy the Nikon, it has a faster top shutter speed and will probably focus quicker, it will also leave more Pentax lens bargains available for the rest of us8)
Posted by fatspider on 23/06/2012 - 10:18
Pentax K20D vs Nikon D200
[quote:3496ace15f="Smeggypants"]Discussing other brands isn't allowed here. How rude, I think it is a reasonable inquiry, go with the Nikon.:wink: Personally I see nothing wrong comparing brands. :)[/quote] Good, my faith is back, go with Pentax:D
Posted by PaulR on 02/07/2012 - 17:19
K-7 Fail!?!?!?
Its raining. I mean it's really raining! As it stands we are cut off from the outside world, half a mile up or down, the road is under water. The K7 developed white spots, like condensation, under the screen. I tried to get a picture of one but my touch screen phone failed bigtime! The screen was...
Posted by bettyswolloks on 22/06/2012 - 22:08
K-7 Fail!?!?!?
The whole screen was fogged over this morning, it's just about clear of foggin' now. But there is massive staining on the screen. Gunna have to ring Srs on monday and see what they say :( It's only just come back from them after a repair for dodgy e-dial :( :evil:
Posted by bettyswolloks on 23/06/2012 - 17:53
K-7 Fail!?!?!?
It's only just come back from them after a repair for dodgy e-dial :( :evil: I'd call that a clue to why it leaked?
Posted by JohnX on 23/06/2012 - 18:09
K-7 Fail!?!?!?
And they forgot to put a seal back, I guess.
Posted by sterretje on 23/06/2012 - 18:10
K-7 Fail!?!?!?
Just a little update. it's been sent back to SRS who agreed with the seal not put back correctly theory. They've sent it back for repair. Rand middle of last week and they had no updates for me :( I think it's been in the post longer than it's been in my hand!
Posted by bettyswolloks on 21/07/2012 - 10:35
K-7 Fail!?!?!?
Called again today. Srs said that they chased it up on the phone yesterday and got no proper answer, so they rang them back for me and where told to ring them back after 4pm today. I rang them back at 4.35pm today and got told that johnsons where waiting for a report back from pentax!? I have a job ...
Posted by bettyswolloks on 25/07/2012 - 16:53
K7 movie mode - tips/tricks?
@Pentaxophile: Thanks. When I said 'grainy' I don't mean noise. The resultant video is not smooth, it's gritty if you like. I only use the video mode outside in full daylight. Hmmm - for some reason WB and colour profiles were 'Unavailable in video mode' when I was using this on the weekend, but n...
Posted by SteveLedger on 25/06/2012 - 12:37
300mm lens for the K7
Another potential advantage is the extra reach this full frame lens would give on the K7 (according to the Sigma website up to 450mm on an APS-c sensor camera) Full frame lens make abbsolutly no difference to the reach you'll get. Yes the K7 will crop the edges of a full frame image giving a similar...
Posted by petrochemist on 26/06/2012 - 13:51
300mm lens for the K7
BTW: Toggling SR off/on is really too simple. Press the Info button>>Rotate rear dial>>Press info button :D (I don't change lenses a lot) The K100d was simple (a switch on the back) with the K7 it still takes a few seconds - IIRC you have to rotate the rear dial 3or4 clicks to get to the right pag...
Posted by petrochemist on 26/06/2012 - 16:33
300mm lens for the K7
Well I can't try lenses before I buy them. Maybe some folks have this luxury, but not here. So I need opinions from others who use the lens and possibly samples? I already have a PENTAX 18-250mm DA lens which is frankly AUD$800+ of rubbish. Annoying barrel creep, slow AF (laughably slow in LV) a...
Posted by SteveLedger on 26/06/2012 - 23:29
300mm lens for the K7
I already have a PENTAX 18-250mm DA lens which is frankly AUD$800+ of rubbish. Annoying barrel creep, slow AF (laughably slow in LV) and soft focus in the corners. I've also heard that the Pentax 18-250mm and 55-300mm are re badged TAMRONS The 18-250 was always going to be compromised by the huge ...
Posted by Pentaxophile on 27/06/2012 - 09:37
300mm lens for the K7
I already have a PENTAX 18-250mm DA lens which is frankly AUD$800+ of rubbish. Annoying barrel creep, slow AF (laughably slow in LV) and soft focus in the corners. I'd agree with the zoom creep, to an extent, but not with anything else. My Pentax 18-250mm is a terrific lens - you must have a duff...
Posted by milamber on 27/06/2012 - 10:04
300mm lens for the K7
I had the Sigma 70-300 APO which was VERY frustrating with focus hunting, particularly at 300mm, optically ok but not brilliant. I now have the Pentax DA55-300mm which is much better optically and focusses quicker (although noisy).
Posted by michaelblue on 28/06/2012 - 19:11
300mm lens for the K7
Yes, but as I have already explained a few posts back, this is not possible in my location. :)
Posted by SteveLedger on 29/06/2012 - 00:07
300mm lens for the K7
Well in spite of my preference for the non-plastic mount DA-L I came across an offer for the lens at just AU$176.00 which was impossible to resist. Add to this that I have not found a buyer for the 18-250mm I went ahead and purchased the cheaper version. It's just turned up in the last hour and I...
Posted by SteveLedger on 10/09/2012 - 06:15
300mm lens for the K7
Pure coincidence really, generally it's dry, bright and clear during our tropical winter and early spring. But yesterday (when the lens arrived) and today are overcast with very light showers. The local bush fire brigade use this time of the year for back-buring before the hot summer months (bushfi...
Posted by SteveLedger on 11/09/2012 - 00:45
300mm lens for the K7
@milamber: Yes, it's a 100% crop. You can't see the rubbish out of focus edges, particularly the bottom right - or the CA/PF which I removed in PP. @dcweather: I live inland, west of Cairns in the tropical Far North of Qld.
Posted by SteveLedger on 11/09/2012 - 21:36
automatic setting
I have the Pentax 18-250 lens (that is no longer available) that I use on my Pentax K20 . I am a true amateur, but got GREAT photos on the all automatic setting. If I set the front of the camera to manual. but leave the top button on green, will it still be on automatic with the exception of my...
Posted by ggsupersport on 30/06/2012 - 16:01
