Search results for 'back focus' - page 2009
Anyone know what causes these lines...
Cheers for replies. If they are sensor noise, I am considering getting a K20D when funds permit. Would this camera still display sensor noise when using high iso/low light? All cameras suffer from noise if they are of a high ISO and low light, you will still get it even if you bought a K20D. Another...
Posted by paullucas on 19/03/2009 - 17:05
istD doesn't play ball
As I have already mentioned in another thread my *istD doesn't want to play with me. I took it out of the shelf after about a year (had it with me as a backup a few times but never switched it on). - The AF button would work sporadically. - Exposure measurement seems to work as well. - No d...
Posted by Prieni on 28/03/2009 - 13:37
istD doesn't play ball
Galoot, good hint. I had never used Remote Assistant. At least I was able to set date and time. I'm back to my first state, i.e. autofocus sometimes. I'll try changing lenses next. Stefan, yes, good thinking. I'm a bit hesitant, though, as I don't have firmware 1.0 and the others were more or...
Posted by Prieni on 28/03/2009 - 17:24
istD doesn't play ball
Is this the *ist with a button cell back up battery? If so does that affect things and need changing?
Posted by Hardgravity on 28/03/2009 - 17:57
istD doesn't play ball
I'm so sorry about your situation, but as they say, every cloud has a silver lining, It gives the rest of us a chance to win the weekly / fortnightly competitions :P " you know I'm almost, joking ???? " Hope you get a 10/10 camera back soon, although I hate it when you win the compe...
Posted by Galoot on 11/04/2009 - 18:14
istD doesn't play ball
I'm starting to get withdrawal symptoms after more than two weeks without a working camera... I bet your feeling like a teenager without a mobile phone :lol: Yes, I guess that is true. And now I can develop a more profound understanding of teenagers. It's a bit like gaining understanding after re...
Posted by Prieni on 12/04/2009 - 13:28
lcd screen
hi when i take a photo and play it back i get flashing coloured pixels neil
Posted by gtis on 31/03/2009 - 23:05
lcd screen
In my K20D it's in Menu / Playback / Playback Display / Bright Dark Area You should find it in the manual though - it's worth reading and getting back from time to time checking new things - I found it really useful (although not too versatile).
Posted by misiek_knm on 31/03/2009 - 23:28
dedicated macro shoe
What do you mean by "than adjusting the lens by hand." Won't the Manfrotto 410 tripod head do what you mean or a focus rail. shim
Posted by shim on 01/04/2009 - 20:27
dedicated macro shoe
Shim. I remember at a recent camera show there being a focus rail, but they would not sell it to me!!!. I have no idea who there were. At that time I did not realise the benefit of using a micro adjuster system but focusing is so critical in macro. Seems I get it right and then let go of the len...
Posted by rhayles on 01/04/2009 - 22:31
dedicated macro shoe
Have been all around the houses. There are many different makes but the issue is fitting it to the 486 head. I like the 454 slider as this does match. I only want forward and back movement. Are there any issues with this slider, please? Why would you lock a micro screw adjustment? Is there r...
Posted by rhayles on 02/04/2009 - 13:43
dedicated macro shoe
Have been all around the houses. There are many different makes but the issue is fitting it to the 486 head. I like the 454 slider as this does match. I only want forward and back movement. Are there any issues with this slider, please? Why would you lock a micro screw adjustment? Is there r...
Posted by shim on 02/04/2009 - 19:55
dedicated macro shoe
Hi: Just wanted to point out that the issue of movement on the Pentax Macro Rail is a real one; depending on how your setup is pointed and how heavy the camera/lens combination is the risk of the whole thing sliding as a result of gravity is very real (and if you haven't already guessed, this i...
Posted by CrazyCanuck on 02/05/2009 - 00:40
SMC- A 70-210mm requires repairing
I've been having a look at my Dad's SMC-A 70-210mm and noticed that the rubber focusing ring appears to be faulty. When you turn the lens to focus there is extra movement and it sounds as if something is "grinding" under the rubber grip. Are there any companies out there that repair manual focus...
Posted by RobE17 on 20/04/2009 - 19:44
SMC- A 70-210mm requires repairing
A second-hand replacement off ebay would be cheaper than a professional repair. But first check if there's anything you can do yourself. Peeling back the rubber grip will reveal grub screws that make a metal ring apply pressure to eliminate play in the focus/zoom ring. Try tightening these screws...
Posted by iceblinker on 20/04/2009 - 20:09
SMC- A 70-210mm requires repairing
The last one I sold which was in as good a condition as a brand new one went for a mere £46.00. It's a lovely lens, if a bit heavy, and if I could handle manual focus with my eyesight I'd have certainly kept it.
Posted by Mannesty on 20/04/2009 - 23:04
Manual or Auto Focus for Motosport
Hi All I really love motosport photography, but unfortunately out of approx 20/30 pictures from one postion I will usually only end up with one or two keepers which are actually in focus. My method (right or wrong)is to use auto focus and focus on the area I wish to take the photo, I then pan...
Posted by noddywithoutbigears on 25/04/2009 - 13:12
Manual or Auto Focus for Motosport
Hi Noddy what camera are you using? I think your technique sounds fine but there's no mention of continuous shooting or continuous auto focus.:)
Posted by sanderscapes on 25/04/2009 - 13:32
Manual or Auto Focus for Motosport
Hi Noddy what camera are you using? I think your technique sounds fine but there's no mention of continuous shooting or continuous auto focus.:) Hi Sorry forgot all about the camera, I'm using the K200D with a Tamron 70-300mm LD Di. I only take single shots, I must admit I've never thought o...
Posted by noddywithoutbigears on 25/04/2009 - 13:42
Manual or Auto Focus for Motosport
I still think the continuous auto focus and shooting is the way to go though.It's not a type of photography i've done much of but i know that it takes a lot of getting used to. I think you've probably cracked the hardest bit'the panning.You could also try the cont' shooting but without the cont'...
Posted by sanderscapes on 25/04/2009 - 13:49
