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automatic setting
Hi Georgia If you move the switch to MF from AF on the camera - yes everything except focus will still be automatic. The problem with your lens not focusing may be something very simple such as a bad electrical contact. Have you tried cleaning all of the pins on the camera mount on the bottom ...
Posted by fritzthedog on 30/06/2012 - 23:46
automatic setting
Well Carl, the cleaning didn't work. I don't feel good about sending it in for repair...in the meantime purchased a Tamron 18-200...but it doesn't seem to be quite as sharp as the Pentax. I read once where the Pentax 18-250 was basically a Tamron lens with a little upgrade...not sure if there is an...
Posted by fritzthedog on 01/07/2012 - 09:39
automatic setting
Hi Georgia It could be the focus settings on the camera or, as John says, the type of subject you are trying to lock onto. Try it with a range of subjects at different distances and see if it works at all. Whereabouts are you? I have a Pentax 18-250 you would be welcome to try to see if it is ...
Posted by milamber on 01/07/2012 - 10:07
automatic setting
John and Chris may be correct re subject and it is worth checking. Given the length of time you have owned the camera and lens - I had concluded that this is a recent problem and not limited to only happening in certain situations. As your Tamron is focusing correctly - it is unlikely to be a focus ...
Posted by fritzthedog on 01/07/2012 - 10:18
automatic setting
I see how to add to gallery...but not to forum alone so you can view my "out of focus" shot...
Posted by ggsupersport on 01/07/2012 - 16:54
Projecting live pictures
Bernard - where are you making those live changes?.. If you connect your camera to the lappy via the supplied mini-usb cable that came with your camera, your camera, in effect, becomes a MASS STORAGE DEVICE. To access your pictures, click on START / MY COMPUTER, and hopefully you should see your ...
Posted by steven9761 on 03/07/2012 - 17:47
Projecting live pictures
Probably not quite what you had in mind but I have done a demonstration to a local photo group where I connected the K-5 directly to the projector using the HDMI output on the camera and used live-view to show what the camera could see. This is not perfect though as you only see the image and no...
Posted by GlynM on 03/07/2012 - 17:54
Projecting live pictures
So I need to get an HDMI cable to fit the camera What plug do I need on the other end? Assuming that the projector has a standard HDMI input (like a TV) then I think you need a mini-HDMI to HDMI cable but of course it would be wise to check the projector. I can't remember where I got mine fr...
Posted by GlynM on 03/07/2012 - 19:00
Projecting live pictures
I have just done a quick test to check my memory of how it worked and I was wrong in that in live view you get a lot of data on the screen which may not be good for your application, see this screen shot of live-view from my K-5 on our TV: Probably the most annoying part is the focus square ...
Posted by GlynM on 03/07/2012 - 19:46
Projecting live pictures
I'm checking with our PC/Projector guru as to what the pluggery is. Glyn, those shots look exactly what I think I want????. Except I would like them onto a screen. John, don't anticipate video, but who knows. Algi - I've no idea if pktether will do the job, I'll download it and see what it ...
Posted by Frogherder on 04/07/2012 - 11:17
Testing for sharpness and that sort of thing
A while ago my K20D had a mishap and off it went for repair. Took two attempts, but repaired it was. Since then, I've never been that happy with it. For example, the katzeye split screen which used to work ever so well no longer agrees with the green hexagon, and neither seem to give the sharpest...
Posted by womble on 04/07/2012 - 22:47
Testing for sharpness and that sort of thing
Excuse my ignorance, but what actually focusses on what and how? I mean, if the focal length was nudged from a fall or other mishap the AF would still focus the optics, otherwise AF would never lock on, right?. I'm good and ready to be proven completely wrong, but optically, as I see it - focus is...
Posted by SteveLedger on 05/07/2012 - 01:11
Testing for sharpness and that sort of thing
Womble: 1] on your tripod, use live view magnified to accurately manual focus ( Live view magnified on the K20D is pixellated but you can still focus accurately in msot conditions ) 2] with moving anything exit Live View use the view finder to see if your split screen and/or focus confirmation...
Posted by Smeggypants on 05/07/2012 - 02:51
Testing for sharpness and that sort of thing
Excuse my ignorance, but what actually focusses on what and how? I mean, if the focal length was nudged from a fall or other mishap the AF would still focus the optics, otherwise AF would never lock on, right?. I'm good and ready to be proven completely wrong, but optically, as I see it - focus is...
Posted by mikew on 05/07/2012 - 07:21
Testing for sharpness and that sort of thing
Pentax ( and most other DSLRs I believe ) cameras have the AF sensor in the bottom of the camera. The centre of the mirror is half silvered and there's a secondary mirror behind the main mirror which directs some of the light down to the AF sensor. For this it doesn't matter where the focus screen ...
Posted by Smeggypants on 06/07/2012 - 02:13
Pentax K-3
[quote:3496ace15f="Pentaxophile"]I'm not trying to suggest these aren't fine lenses, only that for a marque you are only as good are your last camera, or lens. If you don't make an effort to keep up with the others (which would include matching design to current production techniques), then you are ...
Posted by Pentaxophile on 07/07/2012 - 22:52
Johnsons Photopia
Outstanding customer service from Johnsons. Last weekend my beloved k-x developed a fault. For some reason the rear screen went blank when I turned the camera on. As it is only 18 months old I took it back to the retailer, Curry's, who unsurprisingly said give us 60 quid and we will take a loo...
Posted by chrysb on 12/07/2012 - 19:11
Johnsons Photopia
HI Just an update,camera came back with dirt in the viewfinder,arranged pick up for the monday morn,phone call wednessday afternoon to say fed ex were picking up,waiting for camera as we speak thursday morn.Now thats what you call service.Thanks to Joanne at Johnsons Photopia.Will defo be using them...
Posted by Gazman46 on 26/07/2012 - 11:43
Testing k-5 weatherproofness...
I tend to wipe the lens barrel beforezooming it back in, just in case water finds a way in. I suppose it will also depend on how much rain there is. Normal drizzle and even quite a heavy shower seems OK, but the 18-135mm has simplified weather resistance, it isn't waterproof. It isn't billed as dust...
Posted by johnriley on 09/07/2012 - 11:44
Testing k-5 weatherproofness...
John if you were referring to my 18-135 the air sucking I was talking about was from the back of the camera. The OP's lens was a DA* I believe. Cheers
Posted by BrianDK on 09/07/2012 - 11:50
