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Not enjoying this K100D
Thanks for the input :) I've done some more research and have concluded that what I'm after doesn't exist - yet (well, not with Pentax written on it anyway) :? According to the specs on paper, the K-m is barely any smaller (the odd millimeter here and there). My perfect camera would be the size...
Posted by GrahamNR17 on 01/01/2009 - 17:29
Not enjoying this K100D
According to the specs on paper, the K-m is barely any smaller (the odd millimeter here and there). It's about 20% smaller I believe. My perfect camera would be the size of a Panasonic G1, but with a larger sensor (at least APS-C) and a KAF lens mount. That is not physically possible, because of...
Posted by rparmar on 02/01/2009 - 12:58
Not enjoying this K100D
The 'KM' is not discernibly smaller than the k200,...it's just an inferior slightly slimmer version without the anti-shake. If Graham wants a G1 size camera with APS sensor and KA mount it would be quite feasible to design one,..the registration distance would not be insurmountable,..it simply me...
Posted by viewfinder on 02/01/2009 - 13:10
Not enjoying this K100D
I think many people, including the guy from Pentax who appeared in an AP video at a show, miss the point of the Km. The market it addresses is the market that potentially would have bought a bridge camera such as the Fuji S9600 and similar products. It's as light, as small (I know there are smal...
Posted by johnriley on 02/01/2009 - 15:48
Not enjoying this K100D
Spent the most part of today out with the camera (nothing worth reporting where results are concerned!) but the extended period of time roaming Thetford Forest had me warming to the K100D a lot. I'm starting to like it. I suspect my initial dislike of the size of the thing is down to carrying an ME ...
Posted by GrahamNR17 on 04/01/2009 - 18:25
Not enjoying this K100D
So I suppose I have to wait until small digis start to come equipped with a larger sensor. I've seen a positive review of the Sigma DP-1, although it costs more than your K100D will have done. Glad you're getting accustomed to your SLR. :-) Dan
Posted by Daniel Bridge on 04/01/2009 - 22:42
k200 v k20d
hi neil I have had a k100d super and a k200d both are top and produce top quality pics, but if you can afford it the k20d is the way to go in my eyes, simply because if you buy a k200d you will love it but like me you will be wishing you had opted for the k20d the only things extra i can think t...
Posted by scottthehat on 02/01/2009 - 22:59
Canon, Nikon & Sony - a revelation!
Well, I had decided to upgrade from my Fuji 9600 (a great camera, still got it), I went into my local toy shop and looked at Pentax, Nikon, Canon, and Sony. Sony I more or less ruled out as I will not willingly buy anything with that name on it. It got a fair hearing though, as much as I could a...
Posted by Sdeve on 06/01/2009 - 23:25
Problem cleaning viewfinder on my K100D
So i'm prepping my camera ready for it's new owner (who sits opposite me at work!) and i've cleaned the image sensor which is now spotless - but I've had some annoying pieces of dust when looking through the viewfinder for some time. They do not affect the image taken and you can still see them in t...
Posted by Snootchies on 05/01/2009 - 19:31
Problem cleaning viewfinder on my K100D
A good blast with a Rocket Blower can usually shift dust inside the VF - works for me anyway :)
Posted by hefty1 on 05/01/2009 - 20:16
Problem cleaning viewfinder on my K100D
Sounds like a plan Hefty, cheers - just ordered one now!
Posted by Snootchies on 05/01/2009 - 20:22
Problem cleaning viewfinder on my K100D
In nearly 20 months of (fairly) heavy use I've never "wet cleaned" anything inside or outside my camera. The Rocket Blower does a fantastic job as long as you use it regularly and there's less chance of damaging anything fragile as you never make contact with anything. If you're anything like me ...
Posted by hefty1 on 05/01/2009 - 20:27
Problem cleaning viewfinder on my K100D
Search the forum for tips on cleaning or replacing the focusing screen. It is the focusing screen that you see when looking through the eyepiece.
Posted by iceblinker on 05/01/2009 - 20:51
Problem cleaning viewfinder on my K100D
Thanks Iceblinker for clarrifying that - i'm still a bit of a newb when it comes to DSLR's! Thanks Hefty - I find it encouraging that in 20 months you've only ever needed one of those - so I should'nt need my swabs and fluid when I get my K20D then, just rely on this when it comes! I like the sou...
Posted by Snootchies on 05/01/2009 - 20:59
Problem cleaning viewfinder on my K100D
Just to complete things - I just wanted to say that the rocket blower arrived today and it did the trick superbly, again huge thanks for suggesting that Hefty!
Posted by Snootchies on 13/01/2009 - 19:36
Problem cleaning viewfinder on my K100D
Like I said, can't think of a better spend of ten quid! Glad it worked :D
Posted by hefty1 on 13/01/2009 - 20:49
live view
Live view is only halpefull if it's on a tripod I think. You need to stretch your arms out to look at the screen to make a shot, if you hold your camera that way it's very hard to not move it and it gets heavy fast. Sony is the only one that has it good right now, they use a second sensor special...
Posted by Anvh on 07/01/2009 - 00:03
live view
Live view isn't digital preview lads! When making a digital preview the camera actual makes a photo so you get to know the DOF and the exposure, live view just don't give you these info because it can't show you the DOF nor can it simulate the exposure time. btw the live view use the sensor righ...
Posted by Anvh on 07/01/2009 - 12:24
live view
well then maybe i worded it wrong towards the end. :) judging by the other liveview's ive used, ill only be using it for compositions. like i said in the first line. I think i remember reading that it doesnt use the full resolution of the sensor hence the resolution of the Liveview, so hopefully ...
Posted by RaV on 07/01/2009 - 12:35
live view
I think i remember reading that it doesnt use the full resolution of the sensor hence the resolution of the Liveview, so hopefully thats not a problem. but its an interesting point! The lcd can only show 230,000 pixels vs 14.600.000 pixels what the sensor have so why use them all, it will only heat ...
Posted by Anvh on 07/01/2009 - 13:04
