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In praise of a proper camera shop...
You may have seen elsewhere some posts on the subject of the misalignment between the viewfinder and the sensor on my GX10. Others who have the same problem on K10Ds have reported that Pentax have been unwilling to fix this problem since it is apparently 'within spec'. In my case I reported it...
Posted by karma mechanic on 17/10/2007 - 19:39
Too shake or not - that is the question
from a naive user the question is .. on my K10d the dust removal feature shakes the sensor every time i start the camera, would it be better to disable this feature and let it shake once a week / month. This question is asked from a product durability point, shaking the senser all the time mu...
Posted by trollza on 23/10/2007 - 13:59
Too shake or not - that is the question
Logically, if you vibrate the snsor every time the camera is switched on it must reduce the life of some components in there compared to if you don't. I switched it off and use the cleaning process ocassionally.
Posted by johnriley on 23/10/2007 - 16:15
Too shake or not - that is the question
The dust removal system has not proved worthwhile in my opinion. Don't know of anyone who is truly pleased with the results. That with the fact, like John pointed out, extra use results in extra wear. Without any substantial benefit, I'd suggest turning the feature off. The dust removal syste...
Posted by amoringello on 23/10/2007 - 18:36
Too shake or not - that is the question
but much better and consistent results are obtained simply from using a RocketBlower or similar item to blow the dust free. (almost a year and have not had to use wet or other method to physically touch the sensor area... air alone has been enough) Ditto. Rocket blower for me.
Posted by ChrisA on 23/10/2007 - 18:48
Too shake or not - that is the question
but much better and consistent results are obtained simply from using a RocketBlower or similar item to blow the dust free. (almost a year and have not had to use wet or other method to physically touch the sensor area... air alone has been enough) Ditto. Rocket blower for me. I use a Rocket Blower...
Posted by Mannesty on 23/10/2007 - 20:20
Too shake or not - that is the question
Thanks, I know that some cameras have the option of sensor cleaning at switch off, thereby delaying switch off until the cleaning is done. It just seems a more logical time to do it to me, but hey I'm a woman so maybe logic doesn't come into it :mrgreen:
Posted by Gwyn on 24/10/2007 - 16:27
Too shake or not - that is the question
Thanks, I know that some cameras have the option of sensor cleaning at switch off, thereby delaying switch off until the cleaning is done. It just seems a more logical time to do it to me, but hey I'm a woman so maybe logic doesn't come into it :mrgreen: Sensor cleaning at switch-off is not such a g...
Posted by lenscape on 24/10/2007 - 16:50
Too shake or not - that is the question
This is making a return to film look like a great idea, at least you got a new sensor with every shot! After once discovering after a big shoot that I had an awful lot of dust on my sensor I bought a rocket blower and sensor swabs. I've used the swabs once and the blower a lot and no more dust.
Posted by gartmore on 24/10/2007 - 17:51
Too shake or not - that is the question
Goodness there is a lot of nonsense in this thread. I have dust removal switched on and I've noticed it works. I was constantly bugged by dust on my *istD which remained until manually removed. However, on the few occasions I've noticed specs in pictures on the K10D, they have vanished on their o...
Posted by Mannesty on 24/10/2007 - 17:55
Too shake or not - that is the question
In answer to the original post, I leave mine switched on and I've never felt the need to clean the sensor (not even with an air blower). I've not heard of anybody who has broken their K10D by means of excessive sensor shaking, however, if it should happen to me years down the line then I think I'll...
Posted by hefty1 on 24/10/2007 - 18:00
Too shake or not - that is the question
Just a thought for the techies.. :) Does the sensor shake do it's stuff before a charge is put through the sensor. ie. switching it on. Being a CCD, the biggest problem with dust is that it sticks to the sensor because of the static induced by it when there's power going to it. Idle thoug...
Posted by LiamD on 25/10/2007 - 10:25
Too shake or not - that is the question
Does the sensor shake do it's stuff before a charge is put through the sensor. ie. switching it on. Being a CCD, the biggest problem with dust is that it sticks to the sensor because of the static induced by it when there's power going to it. Are CCDs actually charged other than just after the...
Posted by ChrisA on 25/10/2007 - 10:40
Too shake or not - that is the question
Just a thought for the techies.. :) Does the sensor shake do it's stuff before a charge is put through the sensor. ie. switching it on. Being a CCD, the biggest problem with dust is that it sticks to the sensor because of the static induced by it when there's power going to it. The "cha...
Posted by distudio on 27/10/2007 - 08:45
Angle finder
I have one of these Seagull Angle Finders, and they are remarkable value and work very well, and there's a bonus, the instructions are hilarious, here is a quote;- Maintainance with maintain * This product is a precise and optical instrument, pleasing watch for to defend the tide dust pall...
Posted by screwdriver on 07/11/2007 - 22:40
Angle finder
I have one of these Seagull Angle Finders, and they are remarkable value and work very well, and there's a bonus the instructions are hilarious, here is a quote;- Maintainance with maintain * This product is a precise and optical instrument, pleasing watch for to defend the tide dust palli...
Posted by Clarky on 07/11/2007 - 22:56
K10D Noise Reduction
Can anyone explain how the NR setting on the K10D does its job? Does it use a second exposure (blank) to subtract from the original? Can anyone explain what happens. I tried it briefly once when I first got the K10D and it appeared to work, ie the image was much smoother but the test was inconcl...
Posted by distudio on 31/10/2007 - 05:03
K10D making strange buzz - do I need to worry?
2 points come to mind 1: My K10D also makes a very slight hum with the shutter open, SR or no SR. I think it is because even with SR off, the sensor mounting still has to activate in order to hold the sensor on station. It has always done this. 2: Even if there is no actuator on the lens, hitt...
Posted by Mongoose on 09/11/2007 - 08:52
Sigma lenses qwezzie
Not much. The DG has special coatings on the rear element to reduce reflections from the sensor, and is an update of the DL. There is also DG APO Macro which has apochromatic elements which makes it a better (and more expensive) lens. Generally it is regarded as a very good lens for the money (m...
Posted by amilner on 06/11/2007 - 17:19
whats the deal with the Shake reduction
I see that in the manual it advises to turn anti shake off when using a tripod. Why is this, and can it cause damage if you leave it on. What about monopods? It certainly won't do it any damage. It's been alleged that leaving it switched on, on a tripod, fools it into shaking the sensor when the ...
Posted by ChrisA on 29/12/2007 - 19:00
