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To trade or not to trade
I am considering buying a point and shoot camera. There seems to be some excellent reviews on the net even comparing the IQ to the level of some digital SLR models. Would any one even consider trading a SLR in favour of a point and shoot. Regards Ian I bought a P&S (Fuji X20) to complement my Pen...
Posted by philstaff on 02/03/2015 - 21:22
To trade or not to trade
Then i read stuff like this... Damn right. I use a DSLR when I'm out specifically to make an image of high quality, what I would consider crafting a piece of artwork. That's the sort of thing where I want long exposures, fast shutter speeds, high iso capabilities etc for which I'll then come ...
Posted by richandfleur on 02/03/2015 - 22:15
To trade or not to trade
I tried a NEX camera, which was fun with Pentax lenses via an adapter, and had a 16mm pancake which made it pocketable. Made a nice light kit for holidays (I tend to go hand luggage only). But the RX100 is a revelation. Genuinely competes with DSLRs on quality, tiny size, sharp f1.8 lens. The NEX...
Posted by Pentaxophile on 03/03/2015 - 07:59
To trade or not to trade
I tried a NEX camera, which was fun with Pentax lenses via an adapter, and had a 16mm pancake which made it pocketable. Made a nice light kit for holidays (I tend to go hand luggage only). But the RX100 is a revelation. Genuinely competes with DSLRs on quality, tiny size, sharp f1.8 lens. The NEX...
Posted by philstaff on 03/03/2015 - 16:22
To trade or not to trade
I tried a NEX camera, which was fun with Pentax lenses via an adapter, and had a 16mm pancake which made it pocketable. Made a nice light kit for holidays (I tend to go hand luggage only). But the RX100 is a revelation. Genuinely competes with DSLRs on quality, tiny size, sharp f1.8 lens. The NEX...
Posted by smudge on 03/03/2015 - 17:24
To trade or not to trade
Just to finish off the thread. In the end I went for the Fuji X30. I have been pleasantly surprised by its IQ and a great walk around camera. Thanks again for all the feed back on the subject. Regards Ian
Posted by philstaff on 08/10/2015 - 15:45
Help
Shoot portraits in Aperture Priority mode Sarah, AV on your K-50, and use a large aperture (a small f/stop number) so that your subject is the star of the show and isn’t overwhelmed by the background. You don't say which lens you will be using, but if it is the kit lens, then keep the f/stop at ...
Posted by AndrewA on 03/04/2015 - 21:56
About Pentax’s long standing AF issue
IMHO, with K-5 (then K-5 IIs), Pentax has reached some apogee as for the IQ. That was the real step ahead after K-x. But, when Ricoh released K-3 I was expecting rather a K-5 “III” with significantly improved AF capabilities (speed and reliability) in order to set the brand able to compete in this r...
Posted by senn on 27/04/2015 - 18:33
About Pentax’s long standing AF issue
I am fed up with my K10D letting me down when I take photos in quick succession such as soccer action for local newspapers -- the photos are usually 'back-focused' -- now I use good 'ole Manual Focus' Recently was given three Minolta 'Dynax' film cameras, 3xi, 40 and the 5 -- well the auto -focus o...
Posted by Peter Elgar on 27/04/2015 - 20:09
About Pentax’s long standing AF issue
It was the continual missed focus that led me to sell my k100d Old model for sure but you are right in this has been an issue for a while. Pentax doesn't offer the number of focus points that the others do, being roughly half that of Nikon at last check. I too would like to hear from k-3...
Posted by richandfleur on 27/04/2015 - 20:42
About Pentax’s long standing AF issue
I am a dedicated Pentaxian but enough is enough! You cannot track a fairly slow flying bird against a blank sky with reliability. If you point it at the bird it will likely miss it first time then you have to look up to see where it is to get it back in the frame. You can do it - and I have got bett...
Posted by dcweather on 27/04/2015 - 21:09
About Pentax’s long standing AF issue
I too would like to hear from k-3 owners own this topic, especially the tracking concept. Active tracking allows you to target an object and then have the camera follow the object, even if off centre on the edge of the frame. Check the link I just posted. Thanks, I posted this on the bus to work on ...
Posted by richandfleur on 27/04/2015 - 21:23
About Pentax’s long standing AF issue
W.r.t. the link to the US forum, I was also referring to the posts on the second page from audiobomber and derekkite (and crewl1), notably: "Originally posted by audiobomber Quote Great shot. Now you see why I am so annoyed that DPR tested the K-3's AF with all the wrong settings, especially ...
Posted by jeallen01 on 28/04/2015 - 08:50
About Pentax’s long standing AF issue
As for very new K-3 II, it’s equipped with a GPS system instead of pop up flash .. Hallelujah ! ☺ What do the very pentaxian (particularly those concerned by bird and sport photography) think of these choices ? Who cares whether Ricoh offers the best IQ quality camera in the market, or equipp...
Posted by pgweber on 28/04/2015 - 09:01
About Pentax’s long standing AF issue
Accurate focussing will be more critical on the FF body given the shallower depth of field, but I feel some need to go back to basics and use a film SLR before autofocus existed such as a Spotmatic, K or M series or equivalent. One tends to get the impression from posts here that certain photos woul...
Posted by JAK on 28/04/2015 - 13:09
About Pentax’s long standing AF issue
The split prism focussing method of the older cameras seemed to make it easier to identify the point of accurate focussing and much simpler that trying to assign a zone or point on a small screen and hoping the camera's electronics will behave as intended. While one's doing that the subject's vanish...
Posted by richandfleur on 28/04/2015 - 21:13
About Pentax’s long standing AF issue
I had an issue with my K-3 so sent it back to be repaired under warranty and so used my K-5 for a bit. The difference was very noticeable and I had moments where I couldn't believe I managed with the inferior K-5 Auto focus, especially on moving subjects
Posted by NeilP on 28/04/2015 - 22:43
About Pentax’s long standing AF issue
Given the very informative thread of the US link quoted above by Jeanallen01; If there is a specific set up to optimise the AF system for BIF then perhaps Ricoh could build in a preset or even add it to the mode dial or is that too simple for them. BIF; I have written numerous posts in the not ...
Posted by Daronl on 29/04/2015 - 07:36
K-01 any fans?
K-01 is so cheap now - Ł120 seems to be the going rate - that I bought one as a backup body that I can use with all my of existing lenses and flashguns. The focus peaking can be handy with manual focus lenses. It is noticeably smaller and lighter than the K5 series DSLRs but in my opinion the main a...
Posted by smudge on 06/05/2015 - 18:06
K-01 any fans?
I own one, it's a lovely camera, takes superb images, but I generally use it indoors, where it excels with manual focus lenses due to the focus peaking. I wouldn't use it in preference to a DSLR, except for indoors, but you have to bear in mind the value for money when buying one of these used. I ...
Posted by davidstorm on 07/05/2015 - 19:25
