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K5 Battery Query
Shot a wedding yesterday, my original Pentax battery did over 500 shots with a fair amount of reviewing on the back screen. Regards David
Posted by davidstorm on 01/04/2013 - 17:47
Firmware problem
Hi I have recently downloaded v1.03 firmware for my Kx. After following the instructions to the letter, I waited for the COMPLETE signal to appear on the LCD, and switched the camera off. I removed the SD card and Formatted it (as per Pentax's instructions). Placing the card back in, I switched o...
Posted by zeroastigmatism on 02/04/2013 - 17:20
Firmware problem
Something in the back of my mind tells me there were some minor issues with rechargeable on the K-x and a couple of other cameras. Eneloops worked fine, Alkaline cells worked fine, but others came up with battery depleted or would not turn on. Try searching the web for: K-x Pentax battery de...
Posted by Gamka on 02/04/2013 - 18:17
Firmware problem
Hi David I downloaded the 1.03 file again and dropped it onto my SD card. Went through the sequence again and the camera came back on again afterwards (eneloops powered the procedure). Version 1.03 is installed on the camera. Took the eneloops out and placed the Energizer batteries in. Camera is ...
Posted by zeroastigmatism on 03/04/2013 - 01:00
Maximum Memory Card Size for a K-7
I hear what you say Gamka, but I shall continue to follow the instructions. Others will do as they wish. Incidentally, formatting does set up again the file structure for that camera. As it doesn't actually erase anything this makes it possible to use file recovery software to reclaim "lost" imag...
Posted by johnriley on 08/04/2013 - 09:51
Maximum Memory Card Size for a K-7
We digress from the original point gentlemen, back on topic please. You can always start a new thread for a new subject.
Posted by johnriley on 08/04/2013 - 13:18
Maximum Memory Card Size for a K-7
I have read and heard that it is best to limit the amount of copying and moving files from the card to another device, at least to keep this to a minimum, How can you 'limit' this? You have to move the files to a computer for editing, etc, or are you suggesting you should only take so many pics with...
Posted by McGregNi on 08/04/2013 - 19:17
Maximum Memory Card Size for a K-7
Thank you everyone, the need for a 64GB card is only for travelling over a 6 week period. We download all images every night to a NetBook Computer, copy the day's shooting to an external 500GB, USB powered HD, and keep the memory cards when full until we get home. One person carries the external ...
Posted by Rhoufi on 16/04/2013 - 03:09
WTD Entry level SLR
Nice little camera that the K-x is, if you are learning about photography, then I'd say a K10 is a much more suitable camera. My main reason is you have much less direct control of the exposure and focussing on the K-x than the K10. The controls on the K-x are simpler and more aimed at consumers ...
Posted by DavidG on 10/04/2013 - 11:11
WTD Entry level SLR
Nice little camera that the K-x is, if you are learning about photography, then I'd say a K10 is a much more suitable camera. My main reason is you have much less direct control of the exposure and focussing on the K-x than the K10. The controls on the K-x are simpler and more aimed at consumers ...
Posted by Toon49 on 10/04/2013 - 11:44
WTD Entry level SLR
I'm a little surprised no-one has mentioned the relative sizes and weights of the cameras under discussion. My advice is always handle a camera before deciding whether to buy or not. The K10 and K20 are larger and heavier than the K-x. It's purely a matter of individual choice, but coming fro...
Posted by SteveF on 10/04/2013 - 12:26
WTD Entry level SLR
Thanks that's a really uselful analysis I didn't realise the differences! So, you can control exposure on the K-x but it's more difficult (as in you have to faff on a bit more). Not a big issue; just push an additional button while turning the dial (if I'm not mistaken). And when you say lack o...
Posted by sterretje on 10/04/2013 - 12:30
WTD Entry level SLR
Nice little camera that the K-x is, if you are learning about photography, then I'd say a K10 is a much more suitable camera. My main reason is you have much less direct control of the exposure and focussing on the K-x than the K10. The controls on the K-x are simpler and more aimed at consumers ...
Posted by michaelblue on 10/04/2013 - 16:55
WTD Entry level SLR
And when you say lack of interchangeable focussing screens, what does that mean? (as you mentioned easier to manual focus for older lenses which i'll probably use!). There is no 'lack'. You can get split prism screens for the K-x. As an example http://www.katzeyeoptics.com/item--Pentax-K100D-K110D-K...
Posted by DavidG on 10/04/2013 - 17:44
WTD Entry level SLR
Some decent prices here, CEX can be a little hit and miss on grading but they come with warranty and out of numerous items I have purchased from them only had one dud that was sent back and refunded. http://uk.webuy.com/search/index.php?stext=Pentax&ispostback=1&mode=buy&refinecat=Digital+SLR+Cam...
Posted by strumstrum on 10/04/2013 - 22:24
K-30 decent backup to K-5II?
I don't often need a back-up to the K5 but on the occasion that I have it's been in good light and I've used the boy's *ist-DS... Another K5 would be nice but the DS does ok in good light...
Posted by DaveHolmes on 10/04/2013 - 18:23
K-30 decent backup to K-5II?
I use a K30 as a back up to my K5 with no real problem, the different batteries is a bit of a nuisance but not a show stopper. I use the K30 with a 21mm Ltd for my walkaround kit, it's lighter than K5.
Posted by mille19 on 10/04/2013 - 23:10
K-30 decent backup to K-5II?
I also use a K30 alongside my K5. Its not a back up, they are equal partners as far as I'm concerned. A longish zoom lens on the K5 and a shorter one on the K30 means I'm not changing lenses all the time. That's a big issue in wet or cold weather. I don't miss the top screen on the K30 and it doesn...
Posted by davidtrout on 10/04/2013 - 23:27
K-30 decent backup to K-5II?
I use a K30 as a back up to my K5 with no real problem, the different batteries is a bit of a nuisance but not a show stopper. I use the K30 with a 21mm Ltd for my walkaround kit, it's lighter than K5. I think thats the only thing that would bug me, it's irrational really but I dislike multiple cha...
Posted by jules on 18/08/2013 - 08:22
Pentax K30 P-line
if DoF is your thing and you are not using M then Av is where you should be as aperture is your priority I know, I was just kidding when I said that. I'll probably swap back to Av but I was really keen on giving Hyper-P a shot because sometimes I need that quick control of shutter speed. Shame there...
Posted by widezu69 on 12/04/2013 - 14:23
