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Pentax KS2 problem
I suppose it could be the aperture motor problem, same as experienced by some with their K-30s. If you have any warranty left on the camera, get it sent back for repair before the guarantee runs out. Thank you John K. I have read that the mechanism for the K-30 is used on the K-s2 and other models...
Posted by morelia on 12/12/2017 - 22:01
Pentax KS2 problem
I suppose it could be the aperture motor problem, same as experienced by some with their K-30s. If you have any warranty left on the camera, get it sent back for repair before the guarantee runs out. This, 1000 times this. You can test this if you have a lens with a manual aperture ring. Manual...
Posted by richandfleur on 13/12/2017 - 10:00
Lenses For Aviation Photography
The Sigma 100-300mm f4 if you can snag one is also a good option with the K3. I found the K5 very frustrating due to focus hunting but no such problems with the K3. In the absence of anything else though, the Pentax 55-300 is very competent for a first foray into aviation photography. You may in...
Posted by Defragged on 14/12/2017 - 23:19
Lenses For Aviation Photography
A lot will depend on the type of 'aviation' you want to shoot. Military or Civil, jets, helicopters , props...all of it? I notice you are in Lancashire. Manchester Airport is great for airliner shots. I've used a Tamron 70-300 Di LD very successfully there for years but am now trying out a coup...
Posted by 1stEverPentax on 15/12/2017 - 00:06
Lenses For Aviation Photography
I took these using my K5 and HD PENTAX-DA 55-300mm F4-5.8 ED WR from my back garden. I had to use manual focus to avoid hunting and missing the target though. Gajan
Posted by Gajan on 15/12/2017 - 10:20
Lenses For Aviation Photography
For a "long" lens, I tend to use the 300/4 A* with the AF convertor. Though I have to admit I haven't done much aviation photography using long lenses. Most of mine was done using lens in the 35mm to 70mm range. ;) That's fine if you have the benefit of flying alongside the target planes - OTOH, mos...
Posted by jeallen01 on 08/10/2018 - 22:45
Lenses For Aviation Photography
For a "long" lens, I tend to use the 300/4 A* with the AF convertor. Though I have to admit I haven't done much aviation photography using long lenses. Most of mine was done using lens in the 35mm to 70mm range. ;) That's fine if you have the benefit of flying alongside the target planes - OTOH, mos...
Posted by Kim C on 08/10/2018 - 23:02
A cautionary tale ...
So I am looking for a K200D (see my WTB ad). I think I have found one on one of the "high street pawnbrokers". It comes with the 18-55 kit lens and a nice Lowepro bag. When it arrives, I open the box, all eager, and take out a K2000 This is, of course the US version of the K-M. OK, so I am retu...
Posted by DoctorJeff on 01/02/2018 - 13:20
K-3ii upgrade to K-3iii
Who would buy a K5.iis with improved auto-focus and accelerator/pre-processor unit?
Posted by pgweber on 26/02/2018 - 09:24
K-3ii upgrade to K-3iii
I wish they would bring out decent manual focus. The beep/green light CIF etc. is pretty much still the same as the original MEF. It wouldn't take a lot of R&D and would have to be able to ID the lens in use and also obtain focus distance from it. They obtain that anyway for AF lenses and MF would p...
Posted by Algernon on 26/02/2018 - 10:22
K-3ii upgrade to K-3iii
I doubt we will see anything this year. I would have thought a KP style but with k3II high end features such as existing 200,000 shutter, dual card slots, fixed not adaptable main grip, full size battery. An extra dial and small top LCD from the new cameras would be important and all the latest d...
Posted by wvbarnes on 26/02/2018 - 11:37
K-3ii upgrade to K-3iii
Well it is nearly time for CP plus which is a show here new stuff is announced and displayed, and it is a Photokina year so who knows maybe there will be some good news for APS-C users. We can but hope! Who would buy a K5.iis with improved auto-focus and accelerator/pre-processor unit? Me probabl...
Posted by Gwyn on 26/02/2018 - 12:45
K-3ii upgrade to K-3iii
I’m thinking mini K-1 body with K-3 specs. Not sure how committed to KP form factor they are. Still think AF needs a major overhaul in terms of tracking ability and eye AF. Not sure how possible that will ever be with screw drive connection? Would obviously love to see mechanical IBIS ma...
Posted by richandfleur on 26/02/2018 - 17:24
K-3ii upgrade to K-3iii
Who would buy a K5.iis with improved auto-focus and accelerator/pre-processor unit? In a heartbeat although 2 card slots, a flippy screen and bluetooth/Wi-Fi would be most welcome as well. :D
Posted by Mike-P on 26/02/2018 - 19:58
K-3ii upgrade to K-3iii
too techy, even for 2018! None are touchscreen. Side note, but I'd love a touchscreen for menus and image review (pinch to zoom, drag to move around etc). A good UI implementation means you'd provide options to turn it off (for those who outright don't want it) and you'd also allow for all those...
Posted by richandfleur on 26/02/2018 - 20:37
K-3ii upgrade to K-3iii
I have always thought flippy screens were a brilliant idea. My little Canon M5 has a tilt screen with touch focus which is superb for macro but the flippy one on the 80D is better still.
Posted by Mike-P on 26/02/2018 - 20:44
K-3ii upgrade to K-3iii
Pentax needs to bring out fantastic stills cameras but they need to be pretty damn good at video too. Though Pentax does come out with some great unique features, it needs to compete with other manufacturers in all technology or it will die. It's also true that some video features can help with stil...
Posted by jemx99 on 27/02/2018 - 21:49
K-3ii upgrade to K-3iii
Hi Rich and all, Interesting this thread is still going. I'm just a lurker on here now as at Easter I saw SRS offers traded my K3II and lenses for a Panasonic Lumix G9 and kit lens. It is my new K3 III equivalent and I have no regrets as I now have a 100 - 300mm (200 to 600mm 35mm FOV equivalent)...
Posted by wvbarnes on 09/09/2019 - 13:31
K-3ii upgrade to K-3iii
It seems that Pentax are expecting a reaction against mirrorless as people try it out and then decide that the DSLR actually has some advantages. Then a percentage may well drift back again. We shall see how it pans out. In the meantime, there are advantages to being a smaller company and it may ...
Posted by johnriley on 09/09/2019 - 23:05
K-3ii upgrade to K-3iii
It seems that Pentax are expecting a reaction against mirrorless as people try it out and then decide that the DSLR actually has some advantages. Then a percentage may well drift back again. We shall see how it pans out. In the meantime, there are advantages to being a smaller company and it may ...
Posted by Don on 10/09/2019 - 16:41
