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K5 vs. K5II Autofocus
The reviews I have seen suggest that the K30 autofocus is better than the K5 but not as good as the K5ii. The availability of focus peaking, for my money, makes the K30 a very attractive option in low light, especially if used on a tripod. Andrew
Posted by andrewk on 13/01/2013 - 09:49
K5 vs. K5II Autofocus
I have recently had the k-5 k30 and the k-5 mkii each body has improved af on the previous version. The k30 is slightly better having focus peaking, but the k30 was limited in major ways for me compared to the k-5 plus i don't use focus peaking.
Posted by cabstar on 13/01/2013 - 14:17
K5 vs. K5II Autofocus
but then again I've never owned a DSLR with a top LCD, not sure how much I want/need one My K200D had a top LCD and I admit, I do miss it. Having said that, if I had to choose between a DSLR with a top LCD and one with focus peaking, I'd choose the latter - mainly because it makes accurate focussi...
Posted by andrewk on 13/01/2013 - 18:22
K5 vs. K5II Autofocus
Can I just confirm then that the AF IS better on the K-5II and IIs over the K-5 for those who use both? I only ask as I did some portrait shots with just a Beauty dish and no other lights, and the focus was hit and miss on my K-5 with the tungsten modelling light.
Posted by Offertonhatter on 13/01/2013 - 22:00
K5 vs. K5II Autofocus
Can I just confirm then that the AF IS better on the K-5II and IIs over the K-5 for those who use both? I only ask as I did some portrait shots with just a Beauty dish and no other lights, and the focus was hit and miss on my K-5 with the tungsten modelling light. Yes it is, a lot better! All my sh...
Posted by cabstar on 14/01/2013 - 00:03
K5 vs. K5II Autofocus
Well I found focus peaking very helpful in situations when you can barely see through the viewfinder itself, and when you do shoot with LV off, it hunts a lot less than my K-r used to.
Posted by amama on 15/01/2013 - 00:53
K30 built in flash
I don't know if it's relevant to what you are experiencing, but there are two options with the built in flash. One is to allow shutter release regardless of whether or not the flash is activated. The other is to require the flash to be fully charged before shutter release is possible. Also ...
Posted by johnriley on 13/01/2013 - 08:43
K30 built in flash
Thank you all, still no luck, back to the shop for assistance for me. Otherwise quite impressed with the camera.
Posted by Tye on 13/01/2013 - 21:23
K30 built in flash
Tried it last night in my sitting room -and I knew that flash would be needed. Popped the flash up , focused - waited for confirmation of focus , heard another noise pressed the button , flash fired - decent pic when seen in camera Did it again from a different angle and at a different apertur...
Posted by techno-terminator on 14/01/2013 - 07:45
In Liverpool this weekend, any stores that take trade in?
They used to have a very good name locally, but that was before I got interested. I don't use them as I don't buy new, but I did go to them a couple of years ago for a cable release for my MESuper and they were very "snobby". Along the lines of "You can't get old things like that anymore". So I bou...
Posted by Father Ted on 17/01/2013 - 16:32
Fisheye lens
I have the Pentax 10-17 Fisheye and used to own Samyang Fisheye, they are both good lenses, the biggest diference i found was that the Samyang would not allow as close focusing as the Pentax lens. I think the nearest the Samyang was approx 30cm but the pentax will allow focusing almost touching the ...
Posted by punkrockemo on 20/01/2013 - 20:18
Fisheye lens
I have the Pentax 10-17 Fisheye and used to own Samyang Fisheye, they are both good lenses, the biggest diference i found was that the Samyang would not allow as close focusing as the Pentax lens. I think the nearest the Samyang was approx 30cm but the pentax will allow focusing almost touching the ...
Posted by Smeggypants on 21/01/2013 - 01:31
K-5 mkii focus testing
Been comparing focussing of the new mkii against the old mk1 and I am really surprised at the improvement. A basic test, getting dark outside, no light on in the office, trying to focus on the keyboard of my laptop. Both bodies set to centre spot focus. On board flash on to test focus accuracy...
Posted by cabstar on 17/01/2013 - 16:35
K-5 mkii focus testing
Gary, Can you see any improvement in image quailty between K-5 & the K-5 II, not just better focus?:D
Posted by obione on 17/01/2013 - 16:46
K-5 mkii focus testing
I think the only difference is down to the focus accuracy rather than any difference in sensor or firmware. I have to admit nearly all my shots are keepers now with the better autofocus and there is no more blaming the focus for frustrating use. I am seriously considering getting a second one it ...
Posted by cabstar on 17/01/2013 - 17:04
K-5 mkii focus testing
upgrade or not heart says yes wallet says no chance
Posted by whatsthisbuttondo on 17/01/2013 - 17:36
Confused review of K5ii
Very confusing, reeatedly claiming best in class etc.. "Then there's the elements we wish hadn't been transferred, including the tendency to overexpose and frustrating slowness at processing HDR shots, removing chromatic aberration and correcting lens distortion." Yet "Pentax is particula...
Posted by cabstar on 21/01/2013 - 15:38
AF lens adjustments, are they still necessary on the K5II/K5IIs
I am slowly getting very worried when I read about this lens adjustment business. Don't worry :lol: If you're not sure you need it - forget it :P It's only when you find that AF locks on and yet the focus point is either behind or in front of the subject you focused on. Errors typically only ...
Posted by MattMatic on 23/01/2013 - 11:51
AF lens adjustments, are they still necessary on the K5II/K5IIs
If there is any focus inaccuracy it is usually very small and only likely to become apparent when the depth of field is very small, e.g. close up work and/or using wide apertures. If there is no obvious problem in the images just leave it alone, but if you want to check it there are free charts and ...
Posted by MrB on 23/01/2013 - 12:20
AF lens adjustments, are they still necessary on the K5II/K5IIs
I am slowly getting very worried when I read about this lens adjustment business. I have no idea how to do it and if I have to do it. Does it mean every time I change lenses I have to somehow readjust it. It seems to be quite a complicated business. If anyone can enlighten me, why and how t...
Posted by Smeggypants on 23/01/2013 - 22:10
