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What do we want from the K-5 replacement
I covered fashion shows several months back. I used the K5, D700 and D7000. Neither the K5 or the D7000 would lock on in the evening sessions which were in very poor light. The D700 locked on without fail. Maybe I need to bin the K5 and D7000 and get a Panasonic as a back up camera. Best regards ...
Posted by Don on 02/09/2012 - 19:41
What do we want from the K-5 replacement
Smaller centre spot focus sensor, geo tagging, tilting screen. Howabout a tilting screen with a clip on sun shield to make it a "waist level viewfinder" type screen. Just a thought.
Posted by screwdriver222 on 02/09/2012 - 22:17
What do we want from the K-5 replacement
I covered fashion shows several months back. I used the K5, D700 and D7000. Neither the K5 or the D7000 would lock on in the evening sessions which were in very poor light. The D700 locked on without fail. Maybe I need to bin the K5 and D7000 and get a Panasonic as a back up camera. Best regards ...
Posted by K10D on 03/09/2012 - 07:30
What do we want from the K-5 replacement
Sigma do a 17-50 f/2.8 with HSM & OS I wonder what that's like? It's a good lens from reviews I've read. I don't really miss HSM with the Tamron though, and OS isn't necessary at all. The only thing the Tamron really lacks that I do miss is a quick-shift focus mechanism. I find it interesting tha...
Posted by MarkTaylor on 04/09/2012 - 22:40
How to fitting VIVITAR 28-200mm f3.5/5.3 MC MACRO PK/PK-A Lens to Pentax K-r?
The lens has an extended flange at the back. You can see it in the third picture. I had a Vivitar with the same problem. While it mounts ok on an older film camera (pre-AF) it will damage the inside of the mount on a DSLR because the extended flange hits what are now the SDM contacts (formerly po...
Posted by Jonathan-Mac on 01/09/2012 - 11:21
How to fitting VIVITAR 28-200mm f3.5/5.3 MC MACRO PK/PK-A Lens to Pentax K-r?
The lens has an extended flange at the back. You can see it in the third picture. I had a Vivitar with the same problem. While it mounts ok on an older film camera (pre-AF) it will damage the inside of the mount on a DSLR because the extended flange hits what are now the SDM contacts (formerly po...
Posted by voneout on 01/09/2012 - 12:51
Photographing Aurora, Northern Sweden
Thanks Paul, the auroral arc is visible on the north horizon fairly regalarly throughout the winter as far south as Northumberland & North Lake District Hills. I have seen 3 solar maximums around approx. 1980, 1990 & 2000, the big displays will push the auroral arc directly overhead as far south as ...
Posted by mikeyscope on 02/09/2012 - 10:19
Lens or Body
I'm with Smeggy - the siggie 85 is (probably:D) 'next' on my list if I suddenly get gripped by LBA, although it's quite pricey so I doubt I'll be getting it anytime soon. Alternately I would put it towards a sigma 500mm f4.5 (and have to add a monster wedge of cash) or perhaps get a sigma 150-500 fr...
Posted by matwhittington on 02/09/2012 - 09:28
Am I (we) deluding ourselves?
I have used Pentax cameras and lenses since the early seventies and have never been unhappy with their performance, plus their back compatibility is a great plus. I did think about a Canon EOS 600 when they first came out but after picking it up and trying it out I did not like the way it sat in the...
Posted by Jumbo48 on 02/09/2012 - 22:06
Am I (we) deluding ourselves?
I also think that your choice is a valid one :D Just before buying the K5, whilst I had no intention of changing system I decided to look at the competition to see what if anything could change my mind from a K5 and below is what I found, this is my opinion and not a snipe at anything. Canon -...
Posted by Stuey on 02/09/2012 - 22:06
Am I (we) deluding ourselves?
I think there is something to be said for not always opting for the most obvious choice. No doubt some of us on here chose Pentax for this reason. Difficult to buy a duff DSLR these days- bit like cars in many ways. For me the K5 is so satisfying to use because of the compact size and control lay...
Posted by japers45 on 02/09/2012 - 23:04
Am I (we) deluding ourselves?
Having just gone dual systems (Nikon D800) this is an interesting thread to appear. Initial observations (but note that we are taking about a camera that cost twice as much at launch as the K5) are that the K5's build quality exceeds that of the D800. Of course there are reasons, which have alre...
Posted by Frogfish on 03/09/2012 - 05:27
Am I (we) deluding ourselves?
[quote:3496ace15f="Algernon"]It's not long ago that the Ford Escort was the industry standard :D so being the popular/standard model means absolutely nothing :wink: About 25 years ago my dad had a Ford Escort, until it was involved in a head-on collision with a Volvo. The Escort crumpled up like a...
Posted by SteveEveritt on 03/09/2012 - 20:28
Am I (we) deluding ourselves?
This isn't meant to be controversial because I am just wondering. I had K-mount lenses in a bygone era and was naturally attracted to Pentax when setting out with digital SLR. I also like doing things on a value for money basis and don't tend to go with the flow when "image" is important. I am a Sko...
Posted by dcweather on 04/09/2012 - 00:34
Am I (we) deluding ourselves?
If you had chosen a different week you would have been delighted by full page spreads for Pentax cameras and lenses, including the 645D. There's not much to be gleaned by who pays for some advertising on a particular week. EVFs are still only just acceptable. I could live with one if I had to,...
Posted by johnriley on 04/09/2012 - 10:48
Am I (we) deluding ourselves?
Pentax have done the CSC route in a slightly different way - offering a mirrorless camera compatible without adapters for the K lenses (K-01) and the smallest CSC in existence (Q) so time will tell where it will all lead. Whatever has been said about choices over recent years, whether it be peopl...
Posted by johnriley on 04/09/2012 - 22:22
Am I (we) deluding ourselves?
Thanks John for pointing out the K-01. I must admit, I tend to be very SLR centred, and I didn't realise that Pentax already offered a mirrorless camera with the KAF2 mount. A great idea! It surely makes an ideal backup camera as it is. I think it may need to develop further in performnace terms...
Posted by McGregNi on 05/09/2012 - 20:12
Am I (we) deluding ourselves?
Surely the only question should be: does my camera gear do what I want to do in a way I like? Answer: yes, then carry on. Answer: no, then look for something else. As Pentax have never made a TS lens, I bought a Horseman LE 5x4 view camera, lenses, tripod etc. I have a Pentax loup for focusing ...
Posted by womble on 06/09/2012 - 20:48
Am I (we) deluding ourselves?
I'm a bit late into this thread and have only skimmed the responses. For me it was simple, I went into a shop looking for a micro-four-thirds thingy, and walked out with a K-5. The reason was simple, having been handed a camera I knew nothing about and not having used any DSLR before, it took me les...
Posted by johnha on 10/09/2012 - 21:55
Am I (we) deluding ourselves?
Moving away from cars and back to photography again - if Pentax is supposedly the choice of those who lean towards the alternative, why then does it seem that so many Pentax owners also use Lightroom?
Posted by McGregNi on 01/10/2012 - 15:53
