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Pentax KP and Sigma 70-200mm 2.8 II Macro HSM
Linked to this, I had a faulty Sigma lens which was out of warranty, I had some email contact with them last week, filled in the online form and got an RMA number from them, sent the lens to them on Tuesday, they received it yesterday, had a quote this morning which I agreed and paid for, just had a...
Posted by Chrism8 on 09/07/2020 - 15:07
K5II issue
Many thanks for everyone's comments. I like the logic of the SDM connection within the camera, as it explains why the two lenses work with the K5 even though not with my K5II whilst other lenses still work with my K5II. I will try cleaning the relevant contacts in the body and see if that solves i...
Posted by IanReigate on 18/07/2020 - 18:58
K5II issue
I thought I would give an update on the above. I spoke to a couple of repairers and whilst happy to chat, they said that they didn't know what specifically would cause the issue of my SDM lenses interfering with the camera operation. So the solution I have gone with is to dig out my old 18-55 an...
Posted by IanReigate on 16/08/2020 - 16:24
My wild theory on the new APSC - and why they're so viewfinder obsessed
The only thing that makes me wonder is the small sensor below the viewfinder. People have said its to turn off the back screen if you bring the camera up to your eye but to me that just screams overkill when you could do it with a simple button press which you are going to do to turn liveview on to ...
Posted by Mike-P on 25/07/2020 - 12:35
My wild theory on the new APSC - and why they're so viewfinder obsessed
The only thing that makes me wonder is the small sensor below the viewfinder. People have said its to turn off the back screen if you bring the camera up to your eye but to me that just screams overkill when you could do it with a simple button press which you are going to do to turn liveview on to ...
Posted by pschlute on 25/07/2020 - 12:43
Possible software issue with brand new K70
Hi. Purchased a new K70 recently and experiencing some software issues. Pehaps someone who has this camera or who has experienced something similar can shed some light on this. I am using legacy lenses on it in Manual mode. When I place my Tamron 90mm f/2.5 on the camera, I set the focal length on...
Posted by Joats on 27/07/2020 - 19:13
Possible software issue with brand new K70
It sounds as if you are changing/fitting lenses in live view which isn't good practice as the sensor is exposed, and the manuals recommend turning the camera off when doing this anyway. When you activate Live View the mirror is raised for the sensor to receive the image and switching to playback wil...
Posted by RobL on 27/07/2020 - 19:53
Possible software issue with brand new K70
It sounds as if you are changing/fitting lenses in live view which isn't good practice as the sensor is exposed, and the manuals recommend turning the camera off when doing this anyway. When you activate Live View the mirror is raised for the sensor to receive the image and switching to playback wil...
Posted by Joats on 27/07/2020 - 21:03
Possible software issue with brand new K70
Hi. Should the contacts require cleaning? The camera is two weeks old. Unless my camera is not as new as I was lead to believe! There is no electrical connection with the Tamron Adaptall and the camera body, just a mechanical connection via a bayonet lug that connects with the camera body that opens...
Posted by Joats on 30/07/2020 - 16:01
More info on new APS-C Flagship
They'd be alright if one could actually see what was on the screen! But in the meantime there's Pentax. I really can't do differential focussing on a tiny EVF screen. sorry. And often not even see the view that the camera is seeing when the screen is drenched with sunlight. So sorry again. Then...
Posted by Aitch53 on 01/08/2020 - 19:53
More info on new APS-C Flagship
The promotion so far is all about the new pentaprism, for which Ricoh are justifying with their campaign about how optical viewfinders allow more creativity - at least that’s what I think is being said. They have tried to find a way of countering the popularity of mirrorless without criticising whic...
Posted by RobL on 02/08/2020 - 08:29
Should I come back to K mount?
About 12 or so years ago I bought one of those Samsung's GX something as a way of getting to use my dad's old K mount lenses. After a couple of years I thought I'd set my sites on the likes of the K70 or K3 but what I really wanted was a full frame. Don't ask my why I just did. Sadly Pentax took too...
Posted by kvx on 06/08/2020 - 19:38
Should I come back to K mount?
Don't hestitate to jump, both the K1 matched with the 24 - 70 and the KP are superb.
Posted by Chrism8 on 06/08/2020 - 20:03
Should I come back to K mount?
Bit puzzled, if you left Pentax because you wanted full frame why did you move to a micro four thirds system? Anyway, really depends on what you normally shoot ... wildlife and macro I would stick with Olympus for the reach, AF speed (not macro) and DOF (definately macro) they require but anythi...
Posted by Mike-P on 06/08/2020 - 20:47
Should I come back to K mount?
I agree with Mike, it is puzzling that you wanted full frame but then changed to a smaller format than Pentax's APS-C. If you do want full frame, then then K-1 II is the obvious choice.
Posted by johnriley on 06/08/2020 - 23:57
Should I come back to K mount?
I find it handy to have the FF K-1 and other Pentax APS-C cameras that can natively share the same lenses and operationally share the same basic menu system. Yes, why go down a sensor size when you were waiting for a larger one? Sounds bizarre.
Posted by JAK on 07/08/2020 - 00:37
Should I come back to K mount?
Reason I went to Oly and I don't regret it as it's a good system with beautiful lenses, is I played a E410 or 420. I'm wanting to shoot sunsets and landscapes.
Posted by kvx on 07/08/2020 - 07:16
Should I come back to K mount?
Bit puzzled, if you left Pentax because you wanted full frame why did you move to a micro four thirds system? Anyway, really depends on what you normally shoot ... wildlife and macro I would stick with Olympus for the reach, AF speed (not macro) and DOF (definately macro) they require but anythi...
Posted by ilovesaabs on 07/08/2020 - 09:16
Should I come back to K mount?
The K-1 + D-FA 24-70 totals about 2 kilograms. So perhaps it might be worth considering whether you would be happy with carrying the significant increase in mass and bulk everywhere. after years of using an Olympus m4/3 setup. Philip
Posted by MrB on 07/08/2020 - 17:58
Should I come back to K mount?
Reason I went to Oly and I don't regret it as it's a good system with beautiful lenses, is I played a E410 or 420. I'm wanting to shoot sunsets and landscapes. One of the benefits of a full frame for your subject matter is the wide dynamic range, being able to pull details out of shadows without ...
Posted by RobL on 07/08/2020 - 21:56
