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Catch In Focus - A Success!
Just wanted to share my recent experiences trying out this special technique (is it still unique to Pentax)? I believe the traditional application for this is when you 'pre-focus' a lens in manual, say over a birds nest for example, then trigger the shutter and wait - when something (eg baby bir...
Posted by McGregNi on 01/09/2013 - 20:45
Catch In Focus - A Success!
Lovely pictures - are they your daughters? And yes I use this feature quite a lot too. In my case, I find catch-in focus is often more reliable than I am when using an equally aged Tamron 500mm mirror lens: I agree it's really useful. Cheers, Jon
Posted by JonSchick on 01/09/2013 - 21:24
Catch In Focus - A Success!
I really like all of these jon, and the shots of the kids are great Nigel. So when did this "catch in focus" feature start ?is it on the K10 ? 'cos I don't think it's on the K100..jeff...
Posted by jeffstclair on 02/09/2013 - 10:18
Catch In Focus - A Success!
with AF lenses I think it's relatively new, but on MF lenses it's as old as AutoFocus itself. Mount a MF lens, set the camera to AF.S, hold down the shutter release and it wont go off until something hits the plane of focus. As far as I know the only Pentax auto focus camera which doesn't have...
Posted by Mongoose on 02/09/2013 - 11:00
Catch In Focus - A Success!
Yep, it really adds to the versatility of using the old lenses. With active subjects that don't like to stand still and pose it can really help hugely. I was finding it frustrating trying to nail focus traditionally when the subject will move back and forward slightly even when standing still! So...
Posted by McGregNi on 02/09/2013 - 16:57
Is my old *ist DS dead?
You could wipe the electronic contacts on mount and lens with a soft dry cloth to remove ant grease build up. Otherwise, there's not much you can do apart from checking batteries and then sending the camera back to JPS for a quote.
Posted by johnriley on 02/09/2013 - 09:01
Is my old *ist DS dead?
You could wipe the electronic contacts on mount and lens with a soft dry cloth to remove ant grease build up. Otherwise, there's not much you can do apart from checking batteries and then sending the camera back to JPS for a quote. Or use it as a project like your ME John, see how long it lasts outd...
Posted by tyronet2000 on 02/09/2013 - 09:37
Here's hoping...
So did anyone watch it??? I was out, and it is back to naff music now.
Posted by Gwyn on 03/09/2013 - 15:33
Here's hoping...
I've got things to do.Cant' sit here waiting ..... back laters :)
Posted by Smeggypants on 05/09/2013 - 14:18
Here's hoping...
The next big thing is a very expensive little handheld camera that can take a 360 degree image and send it to a smartphone so you can show your mates not just yourself standing in the middle of the pub but everything else in the pub too and all in gloriously low quality. Or to avoid yourself taking...
Posted by DrOrloff on 05/09/2013 - 14:54
K5II and K5IIs instant rebates and/or price reductions
Karl, I am having similar thoughts, I'm going to wait until I can afford a K5-ii because for me that new focus system is a killer feature, but depending on your style and favourite subjects that might not be important to you. The K5 is a real bargain right now if your AF needs are modest.
Posted by Mongoose on 03/09/2013 - 23:17
K5II and K5IIs instant rebates and/or price reductions
I would wait and see what is anounced on thursday... Indeed. Probably a mix and match range of colour options for the Pentax D-LI90 battery though. :mrgreen: oooo I hope they back port it to the K-10D battery!
Posted by Mongoose on 04/09/2013 - 11:34
K30 Remote cable release thingy ?
Have a couple of cheap releases form ebay, they work fine. Half press to focus, full press to shoot. I can't find the exact item listed, but seems to be a re-badged version.
Posted by moose on 05/09/2013 - 21:39
Good Ad???
'Stress - free' to me just means I'm a little less worried about scrambling in panic to throw the camera back into the bag or get to cover. If the weather's packing in it's rarely conducive to good photography anyway, so you'll be packing up anyway in most cases. Its just a bonus and gives that ...
Posted by McGregNi on 07/09/2013 - 18:20
Good Ad???
That's actually a very good page. Looking at it on a positive note, it talks about the Pentax system, and not just a camera. To me it says "Get a durable camera, with quality lenses, in a variety of colours". Durability Customisation Value for Money Rich Feature Set That's what it will ...
Posted by jules on 08/09/2013 - 05:15
RAW processors
I use RawTherapee for more detailed and complex work I have RawTherapee installed and have used it occasionally, but not recently for it's primary purpose. I usually use Photoshop Elements 8 (ACR6.2) for RAW conversion and editing - as it seems to produce results that are just as good and with less...
Posted by andrewk on 08/09/2013 - 17:43
RAW processors
Silkypix gives truer colours than ACR8 in CS6 but ACR isn't far off the mark and it's MUCH superior to anything else for highlight recovery, by at least a stop and I value that a lot in a RAW converter. By anything else, I mean the ones I've tried - Silkypix Developer Studio Pro 5, Dxo Optics Pro 8...
Posted by sbrads on 09/09/2013 - 18:57
RAW processors
Hi Nigel, just think you should be upfront, for those who are unaware you aren't an authority on lightroom. Your confidently expressed opinions could give the impression that you have a more than vague understanding of its pros and cons I'm not after any argument at all:wink: so I'll not post wha...
Posted by McGregNi on 10/09/2013 - 00:39
RAW processors
OK, I've been working on kh's file, the winter super-wide angle scene with blown clouds through the trees. A very tricky image I think. I've carried out comparison processing in PDCU and RawTherapee. Firstly here's the image converted in PDCU with default settings : As can be se...
Posted by McGregNi on 10/09/2013 - 16:48
Football game - Sport shot
Hi Nenix, I've tried a few football games and realise it's quite a challenge to first of all put yourself in the right spot for the action. Then I've found myself wanting the shots that show the faces close up whereas the club might want to see a wider angle shot which places the action in conte...
Posted by Rataegeoff on 12/09/2013 - 23:51
