Search results for 'back focus' - page 2023
Focus point LED's
My far right LED mostly refuses to light up but to be honest I just work round it as a fix will probably be more than the camera is worth now.
Posted by Mike-P on 02/01/2010 - 21:26
Focus point LED's
Thanks for the feedback. Yes, I can live with it - just hoping that there might be a 'fix'. AFAIK LED's are generally reliable things, so I wondered if there could be dirt in there obstructing the LED (unlikely with the excellent sealing) or maybe a 'dry' ribbon cable connection or solder joi...
Posted by El Dingo on 03/01/2010 - 10:18
Converting colour negatives to positive
Yes, that looks like mine. Mine's dark grey rather than silver though. Here are a few unretouched scans: http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x21/Kingofthemountains/PICT0005.jpg From a not especially good 1980s/early 90s negative, scanned in for the subject matter as this ship left European wa...
Posted by Dangermouse on 05/01/2010 - 13:59
Pentax KM - Prolem with Red Hues
Are you taking photos indoors under artificial light? This would result in very red images. There is a "tungsten" setting in the White Balance menu that will correct this, but don't forget to switch it back to AWB for outdoor shots.
Posted by johnriley on 03/01/2010 - 19:04
Pentax KM - Prolem with Red Hues
Wow! What a wonderful response!! Thank so much - I've been made to feel incredibly welcome. I'm in a hurry now but will methodically go through the replies tomorrow and will report back. I'll also post an example for you. My poor chestnut horse looks like my daughter has dappled him in red with a...
Posted by Andrealouisea on 03/01/2010 - 20:57
Shutter Speed Differs
Hi, I have just bought a 50-135 DA* and have noticed that the SS is reporting deiiferent on the LCD to the viewfinder. Have never notived this with any other lens, and as the 50-135 was second hand i am worried there could be fault? To expand a little more, once focus has been achieved the LCD s...
Posted by ripstar74 on 04/01/2010 - 13:16
Shutter Speed Differs
Welcome to the forum. The lens has nothing to do with the shutterspeed all the mechanics and option/functions are in the camera body non are routed through the lens. You can even set the shutterspeed without a lens attach for example. here is some info we need. What shooting mode and what wa...
Posted by ripstar74 on 04/01/2010 - 14:54
Data cable
Disconnect camera, turn off computer, either unplug mains lead from computer power supply or turn off the switch on the power supply. This ensures that all power to the computer motherboard and usb sockets is off. Switch power supply back on or refit mains plug, reboot computer, plug in camera lead ...
Posted by beardedwombat on 08/01/2010 - 10:12
Data cable
Found the problem, Bob you hit the nail on the head, the battery was a little low on juice. Why is it always the simple things that you miss, I feel a right donk now..:oops: I was out walking once and finished in the dark, took my head torch out of rucksack and just had a dim yellow glow. Struggled...
Posted by Bob and his Pentax on 08/01/2010 - 13:51
lighting
time to hit the hardware store! a couple boxhorses, some clamps, a pane of plexiglass (or real glass if you're carefull), some pvc plumbing pipe and T and L connectors, as well as some white material (ripstop nylon for example, light cotton also) and some clamp style worklights the kind with a ce...
Posted by Don on 18/01/2010 - 20:01
Pentax Repair - Positive Experience
Glad to hear your K-7 is back at SRS, I hope all will be well with it now. :D I must admit, I've rarely had to use Pentax service and even in the dark old days, it was acceptable at usually around 3-4 weeks if things had to go to Germany. The longest repair time was when my FA*300 had to go back ...
Posted by RichardDay on 22/01/2010 - 13:44
Pentax Repair - Positive Experience
Thanks Richard - actually SRS have sent it back (!) as I also asked for a quote to have the bottom plate replaced (at my cost). I slipped on a long walk the first weekend I had the camera (when they first came out), and had decided to live with the scuff on its bottom - but given it was sent for re...
Posted by JonSchick on 22/01/2010 - 14:11
Re:Auto Focus
I went to Speakers Corner today t get some photos for the weekly comp. The trouble when I got there my Pentax K7 would not work on auto focus with my Pentax 50-135mm lens. I took the lens off and put it back on and changed the battery, however it would still only work using manual focus. Since arriv...
Posted by sandy on 24/01/2010 - 17:01
Re:Auto Focus
Clean the contacts on the lens? But I expect you've done this already.
Posted by mikew on 24/01/2010 - 17:11
Re:Auto Focus
What is the switch on the lens set on? It might have coincidently switch to MF, had it happen once and I was also yelling at the camera :oops:
Posted by Anvh on 24/01/2010 - 17:13
Re:Auto Focus
dose the 50-135 have a extra switch for manual on the lens ?? James Or even a lock ??
Posted by pink on 24/01/2010 - 17:44
Re:Auto Focus
dose the 50-135 have a extra switch for manual on the lens ?? James Or even a lock ?? Switch. AF/MF Regards
Posted by K10D on 24/01/2010 - 17:50
Re:Auto Focus
I had the same happen with my 50-135mm when I first got it. It started working properly after I cleaned the contacts on the lens. Hope you get yours working soon! Regards Mat
Posted by matwhittington on 24/01/2010 - 18:51
Re:Auto Focus
The switch was on AF on the lens and the camera. I have had a go at cleaning the contacts and it seems to be working ok. Thanks very much for the suggestions Sandy
Posted by sandy on 24/01/2010 - 19:30
Re:Auto Focus
glad you've got it working James
Posted by pink on 24/01/2010 - 20:58
