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Focus tracking K7 and K5ii
Having tried both settings with mixed results and not finding the answer in the camera manual can anyone answer this. When using continuous focusing for focus tracking of birds. Which is best, to have the camera set to "Centre Focusing" or "Auto Focusing"? Obviously for centre focus you have the d...
Posted by davidrobinson on 23/02/2014 - 18:30
Focus tracking K7 and K5ii
On my K30 my current preferred mode for BIF is to select continuous focus, single centre point focus and focus point expansion so the surrounding focus points can be used for tracking as well. I then take initial focus further away than the distance I want to shoot the bird at, follow it and hit ...
Posted by davidrobinson on 23/02/2014 - 18:36
Focus tracking K7 and K5ii
On my K30 my current preferred mode for BIF is to select continuous focus, single centre point focus and focus point expansion so the surrounding focus points can be used for tracking as well. I've found (Expanded Area AF) on page 115 of the K5ii manual and have set camera up to try it out tomorrow,...
Posted by davidrobinson on 23/02/2014 - 20:50
Focus tracking K7 and K5ii
On my K30 my current preferred mode for BIF is to select continuous focus, single centre point focus and focus point expansion so the surrounding focus points can be used for tracking as well. I've found (Expanded Area AF) on page 115 of the K5ii manual and have set camera up to try it out tomorrow,...
Posted by gwing on 23/02/2014 - 21:45
Focus tracking K7 and K5ii
Focus point expansion works, I have been able to lock onto and keep focused on several birds but unfortunately the light was getting poor so not much to show for it today. I will post two of a Short Eared Owl which is as I say disappointing because of the speed it moved and the very poor light. T...
Posted by davidrobinson on 24/02/2014 - 22:56
Focus tracking K7 and K5ii
Thanks for all this advice. Ties in quite well with what is being said in current (concurrent?) discussion on the other forum. I haven't tried the expanded AF points yet but will. There is some conflicting info though, e.g someone said never use back button AF in C (I do) but use half pressed shutte...
Posted by dcweather on 25/02/2014 - 00:12
Focus tracking K7 and K5ii
I have never used the dedicated AF button until today, now I can see the advantages. The most noticeable advantage is you don't accidently take pictures you didn't want. Plus you can hit the shutter button as soon as you want. I will keep trying it and let you know how I get on. Not sure about Ni...
Posted by davidrobinson on 25/02/2014 - 14:20
Focus tracking K7 and K5ii
A friend of mine has a nikon d5100 with a 55-200mm lens and I tried it to compare to my Kx and pentax 50-200mm ......slow and sluggish! To be honest I was disappointed with the camera and lens. I was glad to hand it back! The grass is not always greener it seems.......:(
Posted by michaelblue on 25/02/2014 - 15:15
Focus tracking K7 and K5ii
I nearly bought one a while ago, from what you say its a good job I didn't. Regards David
Posted by davidrobinson on 25/02/2014 - 15:22
Focus tracking K7 and K5ii
Re: Nikon - only referring to speed of AF in "servo" for locking on and tracking birds. Other aspects of K3 are hard to beat and probably can't be for the price.
Posted by dcweather on 25/02/2014 - 22:17
Focus tracking K7 and K5ii
Re: Nikon - only referring to speed of AF in "servo" for locking on and tracking birds. Other aspects of K3 are hard to beat and probably can't be for the price. Ah yes they do seem to have that side of things wrapped up. All the best David
Posted by davidrobinson on 25/02/2014 - 22:58
Focus tracking K7 and K5ii
A friend of mine has a nikon d5100 with a 55-200mm lens and I tried it to compare to my Kx and pentax 50-200mm ......slow and sluggish! To be honest I was disappointed with the camera and lens. I was glad to hand it back! The grass is not always greener it seems.......:( Your correct. The D5100 i...
Posted by K10D on 25/02/2014 - 23:16
Focus tracking K7 and K5ii
Mike, how would you compare the AF between K-5I and K-5II ? Sorry Smeggy, somehow missed your question. To be honest there isn't a great deal of difference. The 5 point af can be helpful and it's certainly better in low light. The II does seem to be more accurate when focusing though.
Posted by Mike-P on 26/02/2014 - 10:48
Focus tracking K7 and K5ii
Mike, how would you compare the AF between K-5I and K-5II ? Sorry Smeggy, somehow missed your question. To be honest there isn't a great deal of difference. The 5 point af can be helpful and it's certainly better in low light. The II does seem to be more accurate when focusing though. Cheers :) I...
Posted by Smeggypants on 26/02/2014 - 21:01
Focus tracking K7 and K5ii
Cheers :) I'm still deliberating whether to get a II. lower light focussing is something I do want As Mike has said, I think you would find that the accuracy on the K-5II would be so much better, more especially so in low light, where the MkII variants will lock on in situations where the MkI has no...
Posted by davidstorm on 26/02/2014 - 21:58
Focus tracking K7 and K5ii
Cheers :)
Posted by Smeggypants on 27/02/2014 - 03:21
BIF...
the pentax system is pretty good for photographing birds and wildlife in general if you understand its limits. Ive had some joy trying the catch in focus with dippers and kingfishers - MF def has its uses I've tried Canon's 400mm F5.6 and it its without a doubt the best birding lens ever. N...
Posted by QuestionableCarrot on 25/02/2014 - 20:24
Upgrading Kr- K5 or new K5II???
I would say 'yes' it's a significant improvement. My K-5 Mk1 was inconsistent in AF even on static subjects. The MkII is far more accurate and also has the added benefit of being able to lock focus in near darkness. Regards David
Posted by davidstorm on 28/02/2014 - 20:14
Upgrading Kr- K5 or new K5II???
David, does the K511 low-light AF still use the green AF assist lamp, like I have on the K7? I have found this useful, and it can lock on in darkness, but it does take its time, and can still hunt a bit. Hi Nigel, you can have the AF Assist lamp switched on if necessary but it doesn't need it, so no...
Posted by davidstorm on 28/02/2014 - 20:27
Upgrading Kr- K5 or new K5II???
David, does the K511 low-light AF still use the green AF assist lamp, like I have on the K7? I have found this useful, and it can lock on in darkness, but it does take its time, and can still hunt a bit. Hi Nigel, you can have the AF Assist lamp switched on if necessary but it doesn't need it, so no...
Posted by puma on 01/03/2014 - 12:20
