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Shots with the new Pentax 55-300mm PLM lems.
Already they look much better than those taken with the older Tamron 70-300. Better focus and no purple fringing. I can only assume that the new focussing technology in that lens is making a difference, so it looks like it was a good choice. I still rate the Tamron AF70-300 Di LD highly, but not ...
Posted by McGregNi on 01/02/2017 - 14:52
Shots with the new Pentax 55-300mm PLM lems.
Already they look much better than those taken with the older Tamron 70-300. Better focus and no purple fringing. I can only assume that the new focussing technology in that lens is making a difference, so it looks like it was a good choice. I still rate the Tamron AF70-300 Di LD highly, but not ...
Posted by Gedski on 02/02/2017 - 13:06
Shots with the new Pentax 55-300mm PLM lems.
Already they look much better than those taken with the older Tamron 70-300. Better focus and no purple fringing. I can only assume that the new focussing technology in that lens is making a difference, so it looks like it was a good choice. I still rate the Tamron AF70-300 Di LD highly, but not ...
Posted by pgweber on 02/02/2017 - 13:30
Shots with the new Pentax 55-300mm PLM lems.
Hi, I'd posted elsewhere in this forum that I have examples on the gallery here of the new PLM motored 55 - 300mm. I found in the Caribbean it is silent, quick to focus and does NOT hunt like the old screw drive zoom (only thing that spoilt it for me). I bought it to replace my 300mm DA F4 on trave...
Posted by wvbarnes on 02/02/2017 - 18:49
Firmware update
+This morning I bought a K70 which worked fine with the new Pentax 55-300 PLM lens.I noticed that there was a firmware update to version 1.10.I installed the firmware which shows as installed on the camera in firmware info and now the only lens that will not work in any mode is the new 55-300 PLM. O...
Posted by Trubshore on 04/02/2017 - 15:28
Firmware update
[quote:3496ace15f="JohnX"]I've seen a few posts referring to problems with this lens, which have sometimes been down to the fact that it won't work unless opened fully. Any chance that's the problem here? 😚[ Hi John,Thanks for the reply,no will not work in any position,worked ok trying ca...
Posted by Trubshore on 05/02/2017 - 11:06
K-50 & 18-55mm AL WR lens image quality
Having previously owned a Pentax Spotmatic and a Pentax P30 I recently bought a Pentax K-50 with a SMC Pentax-DAL 18-55mm AL WR lens. After my initial delight in handling a Pentax again, I was disappointed to find that the sharpness of the images was no better than my ten year old compact camera. I...
Posted by RichardAustinMK on 10/02/2017 - 19:32
K-50 & 18-55mm AL WR lens image quality
Are you saying that they corrected the AF in addition to correcting the back focus (whatever that is) that they say they did?
Posted by RichardAustinMK on 10/02/2017 - 23:23
K-50 & 18-55mm AL WR lens image quality
The need to adjust for front or back focus is NOT a quality control issue, simply a function of mass production. Camera bodies and lenses are made within certain tolerances. When you combine a body and a lens you're as likely to get back or front focus as not. Sometimes the resulting effect will be ...
Posted by JohnX on 11/02/2017 - 09:16
K-50 & 18-55mm AL WR lens image quality
There are a number of factors at work. One is that compact cameras are over-sharpened and will often look crisper than a DSLR image, which is intended for further processing. This tweaking can also be done in camera using the parameters for JPEG files. There could also be some camera shake involv...
Posted by AndrewA on 11/02/2017 - 09:44
hands on kp @ srs
I have no idea Stu. Really I don't. When it finally arrives I may change my mind and go for something else completely. I am hoping my K5II hangs on long enough. It is decidedly long in the tooth now and one reason for considering going for a K3II now, rather than waiting. If His Nibs wasn't no...
Posted by Gwyn on 13/02/2017 - 20:15
hands on kp @ srs
What would you like to see lol video capabilities that look as though they belong in 2017:!: Call me easily pleased or what have you, but I'm totally satisfied with Pentax's stills ability. Sure I'd love to see their AF be a bit smarter, and give a hope of some focus tracking ability at my child...
Posted by richandfleur on 13/02/2017 - 20:28
hands on kp @ srs
You really wouldn't want a touch screen unless it can be turned off, so there is no point in having it in the first place. A touch screen only device (AKA a mobile phone) is already available for those that prefer it complete with video capabilities. Can you imagine a Pentax camera being yet anoth...
Posted by richandfleur on 13/02/2017 - 21:29
hands on kp @ srs
I meant both. No reason why a camera couldn't have two separate viewfinders. Not saying it's particularly smart or sensible mind :wink: If it were possible, it might be good to have both in one hybrid viewfinder, to be able switch between (or combine) the OVF view and EVF view at the press of a ...
Posted by MrB on 14/02/2017 - 11:11
hands on kp @ srs
Why do you need to review the photos while you are reviewing the photo you are missing what could be happening in front of you I learned the hard way that I should have done this for a group photo shoot, where my Pentax had locked on to the trees behind the group, and not their faces. Reviewing m...
Posted by richandfleur on 15/02/2017 - 19:37
hands on kp @ srs
K3 II is the last "cheap" Pentax for a while, snap em up while you can guys! :wink: I'm in a strange boat myself on this now. I won't pay £1400 for APSC (Fuji X-T2 and my conjectured price for K3 MkIII, slap bang in the middle between Kp and K1). Likewise I won't pay £800 for a body that aint weath...
Posted by jules on 22/02/2017 - 06:03
hands on kp @ srs
K3 II is the last "cheap" Pentax for a while, snap em up while you can guys! :wink: I'm in a strange boat myself on this now. I won't pay £1400 for APSC (Fuji X-T2 and my conjectured price for K3 MkIII, slap bang in the middle between Kp and K1). Likewise I won't pay £800 for a body that aint weath...
Posted by RobL on 22/02/2017 - 07:55
Movie
I just tried for the first time movie mode, and was underwhelmed by the experience. Firstly it only works in live view, and secondly it is quite juddery when panning. Thirdly the focus hunted a bit but I guess that is down to getting the right mode. So went to YouTube to see if there were any exampl...
Posted by RobL on 12/02/2017 - 18:07
Movie
The reality of Pentax video makes for sad reading. Despite a K-1 and KP units being new cameras, Pentax have slapped the same video package into them all, which dates back to 2012. With the K-01 and K-30 Pentax dropped the real mechanical sensor stabilisation of the K-7 and K-5 series. It's neve...
Posted by richandfleur on 12/02/2017 - 19:53
Movie
Thanks for your generous responses, I will go through them in detail and see if I can come up with a decent result. I do see that there is shake reduction in movie mode though, but I guess if using a tripod it should be switched off. Ps richandfleur, K1 has a headphone jack and a menu option to a...
Posted by richandfleur on 12/02/2017 - 21:42
