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Bridge Cameras
Bridge cameras in the Pentax stable are the X70 and the X90, which is an improved version. I use an X90 for my eBay pictures and the results are excellent. I use ISO200 and this gives me a high quality result. The lens is versatile but always will be slow to focus compared to a DSLR. These are no...
Posted by johnriley on 25/06/2011 - 17:40
Bridge Cameras
I have photos I've kept from a Kodak Easyshare in early days of digital that I'm still proud of despite the limitations of the medium back then. I've also many photos i know I culd have taken much better with the fantastic Pentax kit I am lucky enough to own today. My wife took some great phot...
Posted by wvbarnes on 25/06/2011 - 18:30
Bridge Cameras
Thanks for the feed back guys re this subject I have a Tamron 70/300 which is the lens I have used for the last few years at the air show here in Sunderland. However I would realy like something longer to frame the subject closer up in the frame hence the thread. Regards Ian
Posted by philstaff on 03/07/2011 - 17:14
Catch in focus- wow!
I have only just worked out how to set up Catch in Focus on my K7. What a terrific feature, I can't believe I haven't tried it before! Now my manual lenses seem like AF lenses, with my fingers doing the work of the AF motor of course. Another benefit is there is less chance of movement blur from pre...
Posted by Pentaxophile on 26/06/2011 - 12:59
Catch in focus- wow!
I agree, excellent feature. On the KX I understand it is limited to focus in the centre of the scene though, not sure if the K7 is the same? Really does help with camera shake as you say.
Posted by JamieT on 26/06/2011 - 13:09
Catch in focus- wow!
I use catch in focus all the time... here is a trick to try (only for those with a cable release): set your camera up in front of your fish tank or a nice setting you'd like to photo your cat.... set it all up, lock your cable release so the camera will fire when the subject is in the frame, then u...
Posted by Don on 26/06/2011 - 13:18
Catch in focus- wow!
I have been trying to use 'Catch in Focus' feature on my K-5, however can't seem to get it working... Mind letting me know how you get it working?
Posted by mujirushi on 26/06/2011 - 14:02
Catch in focus- wow!
I have been trying to use 'Catch in Focus' feature on my K-5, however can't seem to get it working... Mind letting me know how you get it working? you need a manual focus lens. if you use an "AF" lens you need to tape over the electrical contacts with scotch tape. you then set the focus manually,...
Posted by Don on 26/06/2011 - 14:07
Catch in focus- wow!
Turn it on in the menu, point at your subject and slowly turn the focus ring, when the object comes into focus the shutter will fire.
Posted by JamieT on 26/06/2011 - 14:07
Catch in focus- wow!
I assume it works on the k5 with an autofocus lens if you switch the camera to manual focus, and / or flick the focus switch on the lens?
Posted by geclinke on 26/06/2011 - 15:04
Catch in focus- wow!
I don't have any lenses like that to check, but I can't see why not. Actually my Tamron 90mm is supposed to have an AF/MF switch, but still autofocuses when set to MF!
Posted by Pentaxophile on 26/06/2011 - 15:46
Catch in focus- wow!
Aha, just tried it. With a DA* it does work when the camera is set to af, and the lens set to mf. I assume that means it'll work for any DA* lens, and maybe any other af lens with an mf switch - except maybe a tamron 90mm :wink:
Posted by geclinke on 26/06/2011 - 16:44
Catch in focus- wow!
It's an old part of the Pentax software is 'catch in focus', if my memory is correct it goes back as far as the SF7 film camera!:wink: Very useful it is too.:D
Posted by Hardgravity on 26/06/2011 - 17:20
Catch in focus- wow!
Great for macro ... set lens focus to full magnification, depress shutter button and move camera back or forward slowly. Click ...
Posted by Mike-P on 26/06/2011 - 17:23
Catch in focus- wow!
It's an old part of the Pentax software is 'catch in focus', if my memory is correct it goes back as far as the SF7 film camera!:wink: Very useful it is too.:D It was part of the feature list of the Power Zooms. Minolta also had PZ's but I don't know if they also had CIF?
Posted by Algernon on 26/06/2011 - 18:06
Catch in focus- wow!
It's an old part of the Pentax software is 'catch in focus', if my memory is correct it goes back as far as the SF7 film camera!:wink: Very useful it is too.:D Yes HG, used it regularly on my SFXn
Posted by Blythman on 26/06/2011 - 20:04
Catch in focus- wow!
Very useful feature, IIRC it should work with any lens when AF is turned to manual. Great for self portraits or catching the dog(s) stealing food when you're out of the room. :)
Posted by Smeggypants on 27/06/2011 - 02:50
Catch in focus- wow!
Good ideas those smeggy. Might have to put some treat on top of the camera and see what happens!
Posted by JamieT on 27/06/2011 - 09:02
Catch in focus- wow!
Good ideas those smeggy. Might have to put some treat on top of the camera and see what happens! Stomach-cam? :shock: :D
Posted by i-Berg on 27/06/2011 - 09:02
Catch in focus- wow!
Just tried this with my k5/k55 f1.8 and it works a treat. Since I have a number of autofocus primes and zooms, I'm thinking I can just leave this on all the time. Am I corrrect in thinking it will do it's magic with MF lenses and not affect normal autofocus operation with my AF lenses (none of them ...
Posted by PaulEvans on 27/06/2011 - 09:13
