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An interesting thought regarding the K5 Vs K3 Conundrum.
The K5 already has 6mp too many for my day job. I believe most pros think 12mp is more than enough. Nikon got it spot on sticking with the 16mp in the DF, but in a way that camera is immune from the megapixel race due to its 'back to basics' ethos and high end niche market. If Pentax were to bring o...
Posted by Dodge69 on 29/11/2013 - 19:43
An interesting thought regarding the K5 Vs K3 Conundrum.
It needed saying ;) The K5 already has 6mp too many for my day job. I believe most pros think 12mp is more than enough. Nikon got it spot on sticking with the 16mp in the DF, but in a way that camera is immune from the megapixel race due to its 'back to basics' ethos and high end niche market. If P...
Posted by Glowingblue on 29/11/2013 - 19:59
An interesting thought regarding the K5 Vs K3 Conundrum.
Why does there have to be a "personal limit" on MP? If you asked the question when pixel counts were 3MP then why would you ask it then, and why ask it now? Whatever MP are offered will define what's available. They doesn't have to be a limit and I suppose I could have worded it better by asking "...
Posted by Smeggypants on 02/12/2013 - 02:25
An interesting thought regarding the K5 Vs K3 Conundrum.
Why does there have to be a "personal limit" on MP? If you asked the question when pixel counts were 3MP then why would you ask it then, and why ask it now? Whatever MP are offered will define what's available. They doesn't have to be a limit and I suppose I could have worded it better by asking "...
Posted by jules on 02/12/2013 - 04:59
An interesting thought regarding the K5 Vs K3 Conundrum.
I am getting K-3 results that are "different" from my K-5 Classic. I enjoy reading all the comments from you more technically savvy and more experienced members, a good learning resource. So far I have only been 'messing around' with my various lenses and getting the clear impression that AF ...
Posted by jules on 02/12/2013 - 12:09
Problems with meter on istDL
I have a Pentax istDL whose meter sometimes refuses to work - it just shows three dashes instead of the exposure (it also says MF (manual focus) despite it being in AF mode. Sometimes fresh batteries will fix it; sometimes turning it off and on lots of times will fix it; sometimes it just won't work...
Posted by Pauly on 30/11/2013 - 09:54
O-GPS1 Astrotracer function is phenomenal!
Ah, I'm enlightened. Cheers Nass 8)8) Surely it couldn't do it for 2-3 minutes though, could it? Presumably this would depend on where you are aiming, as some stars 'move' more than others as you head away from the poles. No, I can tell you it doesn't depend on where you're aiming, the max length ...
Posted by nass on 03/12/2013 - 00:21
O-GPS1 Astrotracer function is phenomenal!
Yeah it's pretty impressive. I can't wait to use it. I have the camera primed on a tripod set up with some extra eq to help get great focus all ready and waiting, now to wait for some clear skies.
Posted by nass on 03/12/2013 - 10:09
O-GPS1 Astrotracer function is phenomenal!
Lenny - here is my one of my favourite "light pollution" shots, it's not a great example for the astrotracer function. It has quite a bit of trailing towards the edge of the frame - due I imagine to the orientation of the shot and the wide angle. But I hope the extra information recorded may sway ...
Posted by garnetgarnet on 04/12/2013 - 13:14
O-GPS1 Astrotracer function is phenomenal!
Couldn't resist having a go Quick Photoshop light pollution killer... * Duplicate the image (Ctrl-J) On the top layer do the following: * Use Gaussian blur with a very large value (e.g. 50 pixels) (You should see a completely smooth and featureless image) * Change the layer's blend mod...
Posted by MattMatic on 04/12/2013 - 15:11
O-GPS1 Astrotracer function is phenomenal!
Couldn't resist having a go Quick Photoshop light pollution killer... * Duplicate the image (Ctrl-J) On the top layer do the following: * Use Gaussian blur with a very large value (e.g. 50 pixels) (You should see a completely smooth and featureless image) * Change the layer's blend mod...
Posted by nass on 04/12/2013 - 16:29
K5IIs New User
I've just upgraded to the K5IIs from a K-r - Many thanks to all those who offered their advice and comments to my earlier post seeking guidance. I've only fired off a few snaps at home so far but VERY impressed at the quality and sharpness of the images compared to the K-r. Focus is also much sn...
Posted by swarf on 02/12/2013 - 23:15
K5IIs New User
Bill - well spotted, although I didn't actually notice John's (very funny) typo! Steve - I know what you mean, but in the end I went with the advice I received here and elsewhere (and the cash-back helped). However, when I do eventually get around to taking an amazing picture, it won't be becaus...
Posted by swarf on 02/12/2013 - 23:44
K5IIs New User
You should have left it. :) Agree! :D Back to the OP, I started with the K-r which was good and now have the K-5II - not the S but, nevertheless, I agree with all your comments in the first post here Phil ("swarf"). I'm sure you will enjoy taking photos even more with your new Pentax - have fun...
Posted by MrB on 03/12/2013 - 11:52
Thoughts on K3 prices.
The saving would pay for a 1/3 of my air fare and I could throw in the Perth Test :wink: Don't forget you claim back the 10% GST when you fly back as well! Buy 3 and sell two on when you get back to make the trip free! The 18-135 kit is even better value and will be safely tucked in my hand luggage ...
Posted by ambient housewife on 04/12/2013 - 13:21
Pentax utility and photobrowser for K110D
Hi, I contacted Pentax to see if I could get an original copy of the software cd for the ccamera and Pentax came back to me today to advise they no longer make them and they arent available. Ive tried the upgrade work around but when I right click there is no 'show package contents' in the menu ...
Posted by RockingDad on 03/12/2013 - 23:22
The K5 mic is awful! (or broken?)
Been ages since I came on here and unfortunately it's for a winge!! I recently tried to make a little video of my stepson making a beat in our mini recording studio (henceforth to be known as 'The Lab')... The video looked really great but the sound quality was truly horrendous! I ended...
Posted by DaveHolmes on 04/12/2013 - 22:37
K511s
Recently posted a topic on K5 image quality and was overwhelmed on the advise, it stopped me changing marquees. It appeared that it was the need to adjust the lens focus for the various lenses which I had accumulated. Just taken advantage of a nearly new 511s and on initial tests the results look j...
Posted by Billdad on 05/12/2013 - 04:09
K511s
Recently posted a topic on K5 image quality and was overwhelmed on the advise, it stopped me changing marquees. It appeared that it was the need to adjust the lens focus for the various lenses which I had accumulated. Just taken advantage of a nearly new 511s and on initial tests the results look j...
Posted by Smeggypants on 05/12/2013 - 07:32
K511s
talking of focus calibration.......has anyone had to do this more than once? my K5 seems to be slightly out of focus now, can the focus change over time?
Posted by michaelblue on 05/12/2013 - 08:07
