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K5 - AF Fine Adjustment function
Hi all, I have a similar issue with the 55-300, I have just moved from a KR to a K5 and am just getting to grips with it (superb camera though) but am struggling to get really sharp images with this lens, they dont seem quite as sharp as on the KR. The thing is, do I need to set the lens to a par...
Posted by simonjames on 18/02/2013 - 13:22
K-r repair ?
Dear All Does anyone have any experience of getting a K-r repaired? I recently purchased a second hand K-r for my girlfriend and unfortunately she had a nasty fall in the recent weather and the camera got damaged. The LCD screen on the back is not displaying all colours (e.g. what should b...
Posted by Hullman on 08/02/2013 - 14:42
Pentax K5lls First Impressions
I collected my new K5lls today from the sorting office as I was out on Saturday when it was first delivered. Anyway, only had a quick play tonight when I finished work, but here are some of my initial findings: The screen of the K5lls is a lot better than the original K5, certainly less reflec...
Posted by Fletcher8 on 11/02/2013 - 20:36
Pentax K5lls First Impressions
I could be wrong but higher iso's also appear to be cleaner than the original K5. The clarity of image quality and sharpness is very apparent on the back of the screen, when zooming in you can clearly see a big difference. Could that be down to the improved Rear LCD screen though?
Posted by Smeggypants on 11/02/2013 - 20:53
Pentax K5lls First Impressions
I could be wrong but higher iso's also appear to be cleaner than the original K5. The clarity of image quality and sharpness is very apparent on the back of the screen, when zooming in you can clearly see a big difference. Could that be down to the improved Rear LCD screen though? Possibly. Howev...
Posted by Fletcher8 on 11/02/2013 - 21:06
Pentax K5lls First Impressions
Does any one know if the improved focusing applies to auto focus lenses only, or is there a benefit to manual focusing with manual lenses as well??? Thanks in advance...
Posted by Defragged on 11/02/2013 - 22:53
Pentax K5lls First Impressions
Does any one know if the improved focusing applies to auto focus lenses only, or is there a benefit to manual focusing with manual lenses as well??? Since your hand/eye combination does the focus with these lenses, the only way to improve it is by buying better glasses and exercising your fingers.:...
Posted by pentaxian450 on 12/02/2013 - 00:03
Pentax K5lls First Impressions
Maybe cach in focus is quicker, will check tomorrow...
Posted by cabstar on 12/02/2013 - 00:35
Pentax K5lls First Impressions
Does any one know if the improved focusing applies to auto focus lenses only, or is there a benefit to manual focusing with manual lenses as well??? Since your hand/eye combination does the focus with these lenses, the only way to improve it is by buying better glasses and exercising your fingers.:...
Posted by womble on 12/02/2013 - 08:34
Pentax K5lls First Impressions
Actually less of a stupid question than you suggest. If the low light autofocus is so good, is the focus confirmation when using manual focus lenses in low light equally good? Often it can be difficult to focus manually in low light so it would be nice to know if the focus confirmation can be used ...
Posted by Defragged on 12/02/2013 - 18:10
Pentax K5lls First Impressions
My replacement K5IIs is back from SRS now - very quick turnaround, much appreciated. I've just had a wander around Exeter Cathedral and the coast at Beer, Axmouth and Lyme, mix of indoor, overcast and sunny conditions. Early thoughts (I'm comparing with a K20D, so...) Much better low-light pe...
Posted by Stanovich on 13/02/2013 - 10:06
Pentax K5lls First Impressions
My replacement K5IIs is back from SRS now - very quick turnaround, much appreciated. I've just had a wander around Exeter Cathedral and the coast at Beer, Axmouth and Lyme, mix of indoor, overcast and sunny conditions. Early thoughts (I'm comparing with a K20D, so...) Much better low-light pe...
Posted by Smeggypants on 13/02/2013 - 15:37
Pentax K5lls First Impressions
Actually less of a stupid question than you suggest. If the low light autofocus is so good, is the focus confirmation when using manual focus lenses in low light equally good? Often it can be difficult to focus manually in low light so it would be nice to know if the focus confirmation can be used ...
Posted by cabstar on 13/02/2013 - 18:20
Pentax K5lls First Impressions
Ok tried my mkii today wi my 400mm f/4 and the focus locks on just as quick as an af lens, soon as the shot is in focus beep, not like the mki where you have to step backwards and forwards. I will post some results tomorrow.. Thank you very much for that it's greatly appreciated. An upgrade isn't...
Posted by Defragged on 13/02/2013 - 20:44
Where for Video??
Personally I'm into the video side of things, or at least I will be when I get my hands on the K-30. I'm currently editing my wedding footage from 10 years ago, it's SD, has dubious white balance and zero depth of field variation as it was from panasonic DV recorders. Still I'm glad of the content...
Posted by richandfleur on 13/02/2013 - 09:38
Where for Video??
I was tempted to start another thread just to 'up the numbers' but decided to continue this one as it has attracted some interest.:lol: Others may have already seen this but it really does show what the K5 is capable of without manual control or focus peaking. It also shows the importance...
Posted by RalphHardwick on 13/02/2013 - 10:53
Where for Video??
I look forward to seeing it, the best way is to do it is to playback and mime but that would be tall order to organise for tonight. Remember that cutaways of things like a musician turning his head and so on can give great impetus to an edit. In performance videos many, maybe most, directors will c...
Posted by gartmore on 13/02/2013 - 14:56
Where for Video??
Agree with Gartmore in that there is a lot more to videoing if you want to get into it seriously. I think there is great scope for doing some very cool thinks with a DSLR, but past a certain point, and with certain subject material, the DSLR is not the only equipment in the equation. Even with e...
Posted by richandfleur on 13/02/2013 - 22:53
Where for Video??
We did a 3 week expedition driving through Tunisia into the Sahara and back. I wanted to film it all so I mounted a video camera on the windscreen. When we returned I had 60 hours of some of the most boring video possible as it was all filmed from the same point of view. I took months to edit i...
Posted by RalphHardwick on 14/02/2013 - 12:31
Where for Video??
I think it's safe to say the Pentax DSLR cameras are all in the "I'm a photography device first and foremost, and I can take some video if needed too". Personally I'm hoping the video issues, bitrate and lack of focus peaking on videos is all something that a revised firmware will address. I...
Posted by richandfleur on 14/02/2013 - 13:24
