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Are Pentax really that bad for sport ?
All this harking back to the good old days is nonsense. Sports photography is generally more dynamic and a better standard than in the olden days. Likewise new gear has opened up wildlife photography to the masses Of course it can Steve. Just like we both use it for wildlife. However have you ev...
Posted by dcweather on 05/11/2013 - 13:03
Are Pentax really that bad for sport ?
I sometimes wonder if the highly skilled don't really want the technology to advance too far, since it's too much of a leveller. I think they are trying to encourage people to gain the skills and to realise that the camera isn't going to do everything for them. I think they are also trying to get...
Posted by ChrisA on 05/11/2013 - 14:50
Are Pentax really that bad for sport ?
Chuck Norris? I don't think so for one minute. There are plenty of people more skilled than I am. I will confess to enjoying trying to do the impossible sometimes. It doesn't always come off, but it entertains me. Here's an example: Billy Joel with the Pentax W90 compact. Mot an ideal camera to b...
Posted by johnriley on 05/11/2013 - 15:07
Are Pentax really that bad for sport ?
It's the tracking rather thsn out and out focus speed that matters, if something travels from infinity to you in under two seconds, it'll likely kill you... I am so stealing that quote :mrgreen:
Posted by awaldram on 05/11/2013 - 15:08
Are Pentax really that bad for sport ?
I think all these arguments like 'manual focus is sufficient for sport, it served them well in the old days' and 'it's the photographer not the camera' are extremely annoying. We've had first hand experiences on this thread about how the competition can lock AF much faster and more accurately and th...
Posted by Pentaxophile on 05/11/2013 - 16:26
Are Pentax really that bad for sport ?
I think all these arguments like 'manual focus is sufficient for sport, it served them well in the old days' and 'it's the photographer not the camera' are extremely annoying. Well said.
Posted by ChrisA on 05/11/2013 - 16:53
Are Pentax really that bad for sport ?
Lets get back to the origainal question Are Pentax really that bad for sport ? personally I think not, when I take photos for the Barrow Raiders RLFC I'm often stood next to a freelancer (Canon 1DX + 400mm F2.8, Nikon D3 + 300mm F2.8 etc ) taking for the local paper. I always have a look in the ...
Posted by mille19 on 05/11/2013 - 17:40
Are Pentax really that bad for sport ?
So is the general concensus that we desperately need a faster focusing long lens to match the K3's improved AF performance and that would get us up there with the big field sports shooters? To avoid confusion ...I'm asking if the current 50-135mm/60-250mm/200mm/300mm lens are holding the K3 AF track...
Posted by Sean282 on 07/11/2013 - 12:00
Are Pentax really that bad for sport ?
So is the general concensus that we desperately need a faster focusing long lens to match the K3's improved AF performance and that would get us up there with the big field sports shooters? Such lenses already exist, but they are not badged Ricoh/Pentax. My choice was Sigma, there's also Tamron. ...
Posted by Mannesty on 07/11/2013 - 12:13
Are Pentax really that bad for sport ?
To avoid confusion ...I'm asking if the current 50-135mm/60-250mm/200mm/300mm lens are holding the K3 AF tracking capabilities back? After reading a review of the K-3 on another Pentax forum I would guess the SDM lenses are likely to be the weak point now. The poster said his screw drive lenses were...
Posted by Mike-P on 07/11/2013 - 12:19
Are Pentax really that bad for sport ?
Cannot really say that Pentax are bad for sports when they do not have either the pro series cameras or lenses to do a straight comparison with other makes. One point from earlier that I don't understand On the Pentax changing the focussing method to do that is quite simple in the menu system. Wh...
Posted by leytono on 07/11/2013 - 18:09
Are Pentax really that bad for sport ?
[quote:3496ace15f="jules"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHOagAADH_M Impressive. I agree and as long as the subject remains static, every shot will be sharp. Just keep the ISO setting low and it will be noise free as well. Roll on the 36MP APS-C K2. Ricoh Rocks! All good actually but the K3 is...
Posted by jules on 09/11/2013 - 05:57
Are Pentax really that bad for sport ?
Sounds good Jules. Mine may arrive soon as I've heard that the Ltd's have started to ship. I'm not too bothered about flash metering as I gave up using flash with Pentax some time back. Auto fill flash in bright daylight can't cut it. I'm still not convinced it's worth more than a K5 II at the...
Posted by K10D on 09/11/2013 - 09:10
Are Pentax really that bad for sport ?
Sounds good Jules. Mine may arrive soon as I've heard that the Ltd's have started to ship. I'm not too bothered about flash metering as I gave up using flash with Pentax some time back. Auto fill flash in bright daylight can't cut it. I'm still not convinced it's worth more than a K5 II at the...
Posted by jules on 09/11/2013 - 11:36
Are Pentax really that bad for sport ?
Sounds good Jules. Mine may arrive soon as I've heard that the Ltd's have started to ship. I'm not too bothered about flash metering as I gave up using flash with Pentax some time back. Auto fill flash in bright daylight can't cut it. I'm still not convinced it's worth more than a K5 II at the...
Posted by K10D on 09/11/2013 - 12:31
Are Pentax really that bad for sport ?
[quote:3496ace15f="K10D"]Sounds good Jules. Mine may arrive soon as I've heard that the Ltd's have started to ship. I'm not too bothered about flash metering as I gave up using flash with Pentax some time back. Auto fill flash in bright daylight can't cut it. I'm still not convinced it's worth...
Posted by jules on 09/11/2013 - 17:39
Are Pentax really that bad for sport ?
Academic question for me at this stage but if you got one in Oz can you get it repaired in Europe by Pentax under the warranty? Dave Maybe, maybe not? I won't be in the Europe long enough to worry about it and certainly don't give quarter to "peace of mind" with two year warranties etc. Your act...
Posted by K10D on 10/11/2013 - 11:06
K3 part exchange deal.
Sorry it is the cash back on other camera's that is till the 14th January.
Posted by belleyeteres on 04/11/2013 - 22:31
K5 performance
I'm not surprised. Despite all the praise for the camera, I always find images from mine to be very flat, two dimensional, lifeless and "digital". There's obviously lots of detail, excellent low light performance and a wonderfully wide dynamic range. And yet... Afetr a couple of weeks abroad with...
Posted by bwlchmawr on 05/11/2013 - 21:33
K5 performance
I'm not surprised. Despite all the praise for the camera, I always find images from mine to be very flat, two dimensional, lifeless and "digital". There's obviously lots of detail, excellent low light performance and a wonderfully wide dynamic range. And yet... Afetr a couple of weeks abroad with...
Posted by Billdad on 05/11/2013 - 21:36
