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A question about auto extension tubes
When you consider that most macro photographers seem to prefer manual focus, why do you think you need auto focus extension tubes? Please don't tell me that it's only because your Canon/Nikon buddies have them. I do a fair amount of macro work. I never use auto focus because when I tried to use i...
Posted by Mannesty on 28/05/2014 - 23:36
A question about auto extension tubes
Hi all, I'm looking tp purchase a set of auto extension tubes. But also need them to be auto focusing. Can anyone give me information of the better brands to purchase. Don't know the quality and it's only a 25mm piece but it looks ok http://srb-photographic.co.uk/pentax-k-auto-extension-tube-591...
Posted by walt on 28/05/2014 - 23:58
A question about auto extension tubes
Hi all, Grateful for the comments. In reply to why I want Auto focusing tubes. Is that when I'm shooting, I like to hand hold my camera. I sometimes use my 70-200 f2.8. After a period it becomes a little heavy and is awkward to hold. I sometimes find that when I try and manually focus on my subject....
Posted by stub on 29/05/2014 - 00:30
A question about auto extension tubes
In reply to why I want Auto focusing tubes. Is that when I'm shooting, I like to hand hold my camera. I sometimes use my 70-200 f2.8. After a period it becomes a little heavy and is awkward to hold. I sometimes find that when I try and manually focus on my subject. They quite often fly away before I...
Posted by richandfleur on 29/05/2014 - 01:47
A question about auto extension tubes
Set the camera for live view (with focus peaking enabled) . . . I don't think that he OP's cameras support focus peaking.
Posted by Mannesty on 29/05/2014 - 11:24
A question about auto extension tubes
I don't think that he OP's cameras support focus peaking. Correct Peter. But a nice idea...
Posted by stub on 29/05/2014 - 11:56
A question about auto extension tubes
If I was brave enough, which I'm not, I'd try loading the K-01 firmware on a K-5. The K-01 supports focus peaking. Anybody up for the challenge (Matt) :D
Posted by Mannesty on 29/05/2014 - 12:07
A question about auto extension tubes
Use Catch in Focus with your tubes instead of AF. AF will continually move out of focus whereas with CIF you control the shutter release. With a set it tubes your DOF is going to be too small for AF to work properly. At least with CIF you can gently creep closer to the point of focus and once achiev...
Posted by SteveEveritt on 29/05/2014 - 12:20
A question about auto extension tubes
New AF capable tube for Pentax The Pentax K Auto Focus Extension tube is designed with all the circuitry and mechanical coupling to maintain auto focus and TTL auto exposure
Posted by Mike-P on 29/05/2014 - 20:00
A question about auto extension tubes
If I was brave enough, which I'm not, I'd try loading the K-01 firmware on a K-5. The K-01 supports focus peaking. Anybody up for the challenge (Matt) :D NO! Don't do it, you will end up with a useless slab of magnesium alloy. That's if the camera will even recognise the file (it would probably...
Posted by davidstorm on 29/05/2014 - 21:17
A question about auto extension tubes
I fully agree with the comments about "Wouldn't it be nice to be able to customise the firmware" etc, but fundamentally I'd much rather the company listened to it's customers and provided some of the firmware modification requests in the first place... If I was brave enough, which I'm not, I'd tr...
Posted by richandfleur on 29/05/2014 - 23:17
A question about auto extension tubes
If Ricoh were to release their code for serious developers they'd get a darned good idea of the features we actually want. Focus peaking on the K-5/II/IIs would be a great start. In fact it'd be a cool upgrade for any body equipped with Liveview. I doubt it'll ever happen though.
Posted by Mannesty on 29/05/2014 - 23:22
A question about auto extension tubes
If Ricoh were to release their code for serious developers they'd get a darned good idea of the features we actually want. Focus peaking on the K-5/II/IIs would be a great start. In fact it'd be a cool upgrade for any body equipped with Liveview. I doubt it'll ever happen though. You should read ...
Posted by Smeggypants on 29/05/2014 - 23:48
A question about auto extension tubes
If Ricoh were to release their code for serious developers they'd get a darned good idea of the features we actually want. Focus peaking on the K-5/II/IIs would be a great start. In fact it'd be a cool upgrade for any body equipped with Liveview. I doubt it'll ever happen though. Another brand (c...
Posted by richandfleur on 30/05/2014 - 00:28
Advice for shooting in the Lakes
I was at Thirlmere a couple of weeks ago on a walking break with my son. Perfect sunny weather, but not great for the moody landscape photos I was hoping for! The last morning saw low clouds and mist swirling around but it was not until we were halfway back down the M6 that I realised this would hav...
Posted by RobL on 23/03/2017 - 08:20
Starting young...
Fond memories of my Dad teaching me photography at a young age. Back then though it was a Rollie TLR and a darkroom. Happy days.
Posted by Gravelrash on 06/06/2014 - 18:12
Air Tattoo RAF Fairford - Sigma 10-20???
Haha and at least your there to tell them to switch it off and back on again :D
Posted by Gravelrash on 10/06/2014 - 18:12
Air Tattoo RAF Fairford - Sigma 10-20???
Haha and at least your there to tell them to switch it off and back on again :D No just switch it off. Done :)
Posted by Smeggypants on 11/06/2014 - 11:18
3:2, 4:3. 1:1, or 16:9?
On the wall of my bedroom is a 16" square colour enlargement of a lake in Cumbria which I took twenty odd years ago with a borrowed Rollieflex. I remember taking just that camera and a couple of rolls of 120 film to try and see if looking at the world through square eyes would improve my photography...
Posted by bwlchmawr on 11/06/2014 - 08:23
Extreme Poll
Mine just list as class 10 Extreme 45 mb/s. Never had issues with cards and transfer back to PC not an issue as I put the kettle on or do something else. I always transfer by cable from my K5 to PC. In camera use the buffer seems efficient enough with a bit of a wait to see previews if I've been ...
Posted by wvbarnes on 11/06/2014 - 17:44
