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New K-70...anyone planning to buy?
The K-70 will be very capable as a stills camera. Depending on what Pentax camera you have now, the experience will likely be very similar on the K-70 and with great results. Only the continuous Auto Focus during video mode will require one of the above lenses, although they can obviously still ...
Posted by richandfleur on 19/07/2016 - 02:07
New K-70...anyone planning to buy?
without knowing what the new lenses and focussing system performance actually is... and the variable aperture while recording sounds awesome.. at a pro level I rarely ever use af while recording video... you just can't beat the manual focus "feel" of the older lenses that are designed for manual ...
Posted by D0n on 19/07/2016 - 19:34
K1 and DA* 60-250
Thanks for the update Naim, going to be doing the same thing myself soon. Have found out that the inner tube is available to buy from Johnsons for less than £25 delivered, so we're going to mod that in my Uncle's lathe so I can put the original back in should I need to. Were these shot wide open?...
Posted by Unlocker on 21/07/2016 - 20:51
K1 and DA* 60-250
Thanks for the update Naim, going to be doing the same thing myself soon. Have found out that the inner tube is available to buy from Johnsons for less than £25 delivered, so we're going to mod that in my Uncle's lathe so I can put the original back in should I need to. Were these shot wide open?...
Posted by NaimKhan on 21/07/2016 - 23:22
Pentax 70-200 f2.8 ED DC AW D FA* and Pentax 200 DA* f2.8 ED (IF) SDM lense.
I have both and they are as good as it gets but "hunting" is dependent on numerous variables some of which such as: # contrast of the subject against the background, # the ability of the user to keep a fast moving bird on point,, # the changing contrast and brightness of the image generally whe...
Posted by Daronl on 04/08/2016 - 18:10
Pentax 70-200 f2.8 ED DC AW D FA* and Pentax 200 DA* f2.8 ED (IF) SDM lense.
I have both and they are as good as it gets but "hunting" is dependent on numerous variables some of which such as: # contrast of the subject against the background, # the ability of the user to keep a fast moving bird on point,, # the changing contrast and brightness of the image generally whe...
Posted by Gedski on 05/08/2016 - 14:10
K-3 and a 128gig Micro SD card
The 2 Grixx will be sent back to 7DS later today and an email also sent to ask them to swap for another brand. More expensive, of course. The cheapest they do currently is around £35-36. I don't think there is a speed write problem. I have been using 2 x 64gig, full size, 7DayShop cards, class 10 U...
Posted by User_removed on 18/08/2016 - 08:03
K-3 and a 128gig Micro SD card
Just to say that with my 128Gb micro Sandisk in the K-3 taking raw files everything seems normal (except the number of shots to go which is well over 2000) so no complaints. Look out for that offer in case it comes round again as £25 was a really good price for a decent 128Gb card. What difference ...
Posted by User_removed on 19/08/2016 - 10:12
K-3 and a 128gig Micro SD card
The K-3 is a great camera and now a good companion to the K-1. As the button layout and menus are so similar it is pretty simple to swap between them without getting overly confused! Mine certainly hasn't been overly used as really I've got too many cameras now, what with those and several Q's, an...
Posted by JAK on 19/08/2016 - 15:19
K1 V Sony A7ii
Not looking to cause any issue Bill. I read your post and my response was based on what I understand you are possibly looking to move from a light mirror-less FF back to a heavy DSLR. You ask if any one has compared image quality and handling between the A7II and the K-1, T hey are effectively w...
Posted by K10D on 04/11/2016 - 21:07
K1 V Sony A7ii
Not looking to cause any issue Bill. I read your post and my response was based on what I understand you are possibly looking to move from a light mirror-less FF back to a heavy DSLR. You ask if any one has compared image quality and handling between the A7II and the K-1, T hey are effectively w...
Posted by Billdad on 04/11/2016 - 22:29
K1 V Sony A7ii
Having some Pentax lenses shouldn't necessarily be a big factor in picking the K-1 as you will probably buy new FF lenses anyway, so it's down to your preferred system rather than cost. I use the K-1 with a 28-105mm lens primarily, but with other heavier lenses for specific tasks. The camera is heav...
Posted by RobL on 04/11/2016 - 23:02
K1 V Sony A7ii
I was a long time Pentax user (35mm MF/AF then started with the ist DS/K10D/K200D/Q/K30/K5/K-01) but left Pentax a couple of years ago and have recently returned via the K-1. I have used and owned the A7 markII (and the original A7) with the 28-70, CZ 35mm/2.8, CZ 55mm/1.8, Tamron 24-70/2.8 USD and ...
Posted by doubled on 05/11/2016 - 09:16
K1 V Sony A7ii
The Sony can use all of those lenses also via simple adapters. Digital focus via EVF or rear screen live view (using digital zoom and focus peaking) is far more accurate for manual focus lenses. And the Sony is quite a refined product now, whereas the K-1 is generation 1. I would have th...
Posted by richandfleur on 06/11/2016 - 19:44
Manual Extension Tubes
Wouldn't you be better seeking out a set of tubes with the electrical contacts so you can use auto focus, set the aperture and stop down the lens? Search for 'Pentax K AF extension tubes' (if that's what you want rather than the M42 screw ones.) However most of those on ebay don't look to have the ...
Posted by JAK on 22/11/2016 - 12:35
Manual Extension Tubes
It depends on the lens you want to use, I'd think .... For tubes with no contacts, then I believe you need an old lens with 'Manual Aperture' setting (as distinct from Manual focus, which is a different thing). None of our more recent Pentax Manual focus Lenses (that's K, M & A types) are Manual ...
Posted by McGregNi on 22/11/2016 - 12:55
Manual Extension Tubes
It was seeing your post that prompted my question, because you referred to tubes with 'electrical contacts so you can use auto focus, set the aperture and stop down the lens'. Clearly the autofocus aspect is not going to be relevant for the OP, who is using M42 and 'manual K mount lenses with an ape...
Posted by McGregNi on 22/11/2016 - 13:11
Manual Extension Tubes
The best set you will get is the Asahi Pentax M42 one in a leather case that quite often appears on Ebay. Precision made, won't get stuck, accepts all old glass with M42 mounts. The KA mount, Jessops set with the 'A' series contacts also works but you need to scrape off a bit of the anodising on eac...
Posted by davidwozhere on 24/11/2016 - 15:31
Manual Extension Tubes
Sorry to have to disagree with you both! I have a set of Jessops K mount tubes in front of me as write. These PKA/AF tubes are mint, never scraped or otherwise mutilated and have have no problem passing aperture info between the lens and the camera! I've experienced this issue with some teleconv...
Posted by LennyBloke on 25/11/2016 - 14:55
Manual Extension Tubes
algernon's link to the Kenko one had me searching Ebay and these are all over it . how they compare i'm not sure but may be worth a punt http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KOOKA-KK-P25-Copper-Macro-Extension-Tubes-Auto-Focus-Close-up-Image-for-Pentax-/112198102289?hash=item1a1f872d11:g:sBEAAOSwXeJYIeu6
Posted by redbusa99 on 26/11/2016 - 10:15
