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Is it cheating to shoot Aperture Priority?
Aperture Priority on Pentax goes back to the ME, an Av only camera that was (and still is) a joy to use. Most people said it was a bad idea back in 1976, but they also said that TTL metering was cheating, that 35mm was dieing...:wink: Keep using it, we all do!:D
Posted by Hardgravity on 04/05/2010 - 09:23
Is it cheating to shoot Aperture Priority?
Depth of field cannot be 'wide', it is either deep or shallow. [pedant] Actually I think it is large or small. A deep depth? [/pedant] :D Perhaps we should consider changing the forum name to Pedantry User? :D Anyway, dictionary definition: deep 1. extending far down from the...
Posted by gartmore on 06/05/2010 - 13:25
Question on K7 autofocus speed, etc
I'm not sure it's very much faster - perhaps it doesn't hunt as much. The AF speed isn't going to set the world on fire, but it's perfectly acceptable. Screw-focus lenses seem a bit snappier - the motor may be a bit beefier. Low light handling definitely improved. AWB definitely improved, especia...
Posted by MattMatic on 07/05/2010 - 10:38
Question on K7 autofocus speed, etc
I am definitely staying out of this discussion Good to see you staying out of the discussion Amin:lol::lol::lol: LOL, I wonder why that is ? (i will get my coat) I am committed to not giving George any reason to pounce on me, right George? :wink: Carl, jokes aside now :), from the little I know t...
Posted by aminstar on 07/05/2010 - 12:07
Question on K7 autofocus speed, etc
[quote:3496ace15f="davex"]I am definitely staying out of this discussion Good to see you staying out of the discussion Amin:lol::lol::lol: LOL, I wonder why that is ? (i will get my coat) I am committed to not giving George any reason to pounce on me, right George? :wink: Carl, jokes aside now :)...
Posted by robbie_d on 07/05/2010 - 12:30
Question on K7 autofocus speed, etc
Amin, I'm going a bit off topic here but do Canon lenses have s smaller throw on the focus then Pentax lenses? I'm very curious about this because I believe that this might have something to do with the focus speed. For example the DA40 has a very small MF throw and the AF focus is very fast, th...
Posted by Anvh on 07/05/2010 - 17:31
Question on K7 autofocus speed, etc
Amin, I'm going a bit off topic here but do Canon lenses have s smaller throw on the focus then Pentax lenses? I'm very curious about this because I believe that this might have something to do with the focus speed. For example the DA40 has a very small MF throw and the AF focus is very fast, th...
Posted by RichardDay on 10/05/2010 - 19:03
Question on K7 autofocus speed, etc
Amin, I'm going a bit off topic here but do Canon lenses have s smaller throw on the focus then Pentax lenses? I'm very curious about this because I believe that this might have something to do with the focus speed. For example the DA40 has a very small MF throw and the AF focus is very fast, th...
Posted by aminstar on 10/05/2010 - 19:14
Question on K7 autofocus speed, etc
But the motor isn't everything though, it's also the AF sensor and the software behind it. Wasn't it you Amin who tried a super fast K7 demo at SRS? Also Pentax is one of the few, maybe the only one that have lenses with SDM and screw-drive focus, many people forget about the complexity that's i...
Posted by Anvh on 10/05/2010 - 20:42
Question on K7 autofocus speed, etc
My experience was that you will notice the most difference with screw driven focus lenses, they felt quite a bit quicker on the K-7 compared to the K20D. The SDM driven DA*s don't appear to benefit much, which is a shame. I'm sure Pentax will be working hard in this area for the K-7 replacement. ...
Posted by Greytop on 10/05/2010 - 22:01
What Batteries?
Depends on your usage. If you use your camera a bit, then leave it for a couple of weeks, then come back to it etc. any of the Ni-MH low-discharge typeswould suit you: Sanyo Eneloops, 7dayshop Good To Go, Uniross Hybrio... I think Panasonic and Duracell have comparable offerings now too. 7d...
Posted by robbie_d on 07/05/2010 - 12:28
which camera k20 ,kx,k7?
I cant comment on the k20 or k-7 other than i chose a k-x over both because of the newer tech and low light capabilities, i love it and dont regret my decision. another factor in making my choice was i'd of been annoyed if a few months after buying a k-7 they produced a new one with the low light ca...
Posted by nigelxk on 08/05/2010 - 09:04
which camera k20 ,kx,k7?
there is no difference other than the DA-L has a plastic mount and no fine tune focus, the DA has a metal mount and you can move the focus ring without restriction when in auto focus. glass is the same. Edit: you can still use the DA-l in auto and manual, just if you want to fine tune in auto it ...
Posted by Glover on 08/05/2010 - 20:08
macro questions please?
I have got some extension tubes. What is the quality difference between my Nokton lens on the extension tubes vs say a dedicated DFA100mm? Also is there an easy DIY focus rail type solution? Thanks
Posted by dougf8 on 07/05/2010 - 22:35
macro questions please?
The dedicated macro lens will have a very flat field of focus which means you can photograph a piece of paper on a copystand and it will all be nicely in focus. Usually (I don't know about the Nokton specifically) "normal" lenses do not have such a flat field. This really is less of an issue with ...
Posted by womble on 07/05/2010 - 23:47
macro questions please?
If you are looking for a rail and like macro work then I have some gear that may be of interest to you. This is a link to my a set of auto bellows that I am currently trying to sell. They are on if you are interested. Great for macro work, allows you to move the camera to focus, like a rail. ...
Posted by dricepick on 08/05/2010 - 13:35
Tokina Doubler - not dead yet!
Well after Mike's suggestion of converting it to an auto extension tube earlier today, which I think is going to happen, I thought the least I should do is try the doubler out before killing it! Took a few shots with my 50mm SMCM 1:2 "macro" lens, and given that they were handheld and it was grey...
Posted by JonSchick on 08/05/2010 - 23:03
More PPG acceptances
Well thanks for the pat on the back guys, and thanks Tim for pointing out my Blue Tit had also got in, I wasn't sure about that one because it was sat on a wire, and I was refering to yourself in particular about having to catch up:D Stefan, the Postbox and Chaffinch were with the K20D (16-50DA a...
Posted by fatspider on 11/05/2010 - 23:58
More PPG acceptances
Well thanks for the pat on the back guys, and thanks Tim for pointing out my Blue Tit had also got in, I wasn't sure about that one because it was sat on a wire, and I was refering to yourself in particular about having to catch up:D It's an endless addiction - I'm trying to catch up to Prieni! :mrg...
Posted by thoughton on 12/05/2010 - 00:20
Samsung NX10
I owned one.......... For a day, then sent it back. The issues I had included the following; 1. Image ghosting on the edges of high contrast areas repeating the pattern several times through the image. 2. An almost "pastel" colour representation on images that contained high volumes of greens...
Posted by jon.dc on 14/05/2010 - 10:17
