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. Advise needed. Cleaning the mirror
Is this possible on the K20D ? Yes, same procedure as for the K10D: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqZCjT-jr1s This demonstrates removing the screen as well, but for cleaning you don't have go that far. Other tweezers or even a screwdriver can be used to release the catch if you don't have the...
Posted by iceblinker on 24/07/2010 - 21:27
. Advise needed. Cleaning the mirror
Yes but when you look at this forum you see many that complain they are even dirtier after they tried to clean it :? So my advice is leave it alone or get it cleaned by a professional.
Posted by Anvh on 24/07/2010 - 21:30
. Advise needed. Cleaning the mirror
Well, I can do it. Sometimes it takes two or three attempts.
Posted by iceblinker on 24/07/2010 - 21:40
. Advise needed. Cleaning the mirror
Glad to hear that Pete, I only hear about the failures here. What do you use to clean them?
Posted by Anvh on 24/07/2010 - 21:42
. Advise needed. Cleaning the mirror
It looks soooooo easy in that You Tube video! :shock: I want a Katzeye eventually, but even after watching this video, I don't think I'll have the guts to do it myself. :?
Posted by lidy on 24/07/2010 - 22:03
. Advise needed. Cleaning the mirror
I think it's fair enough to leave it to a professional if you're nervous, but it's actually not difficult if you're careful and have some confidence. I use a Rocket Blower or a clean Arctic Butterfly lightly. I would never wipe the focusing screen or mirror with any cloth. Changing the screen ...
Posted by iceblinker on 24/07/2010 - 22:19
. Advise needed. Cleaning the mirror
I think after reading all the info posted here and considering "risk vs reward", whilst I'm happy enough to have a go at the technique explained, I'll leave things as they are unless it starts to have an effect on the images the camera produces Simon
Posted by simonkit on 25/07/2010 - 10:27
. Advise needed. Cleaning the mirror
You could try putting it in with the weekly wash without a lens on or don`t even think about digging around inside that area. If the image is ok then put up with the odd blemish in the viewfinder. Cedric
Posted by cedricd on 25/07/2010 - 10:28
. Advise needed. Cleaning the mirror
Nothing on the mirror, focusing screen, or behind the focusing screen will affect the photograph, so, yes, leave it alone if it doesn't annoy you. I only posted the above tips for when you are annoyed by what you see through the viewfinder AND you don't want to take it to a professional. Perso...
Posted by iceblinker on 25/07/2010 - 17:41
. Advise needed. Cleaning the mirror
Funnily enough I gave the K10D a clean today prior to re-setting the focussing (thanks again to Stefan who put me right about how to use the SD card route to getting into the debug menu). I agree with both sides on the cleaning issue: I do clean the focussing screen and base of the prism, actual...
Posted by El Dingo on 25/07/2010 - 18:40
LCD Screen Zoom.
From experience and common practice. If you take an image that you know to be perfectly sharp you will find the magnification limit jus' by simply lookin'. Beyond x16 and at x19 the image is fuzzy and unsharp. It was x16 on my other cameras also. Its not rocket science. But that wasn't the questi...
Posted by womble on 25/03/2009 - 09:07
LCD Screen Zoom.
I believe the specifications use the expression "dots" for "pixels", after all it is a TFT screen, which is normally spec'ed in pixels. So, unless I see an official statement from Pentax telling me otherwise, I stick to my calculations. The official specs from Pentax state:- Type: TFT color LCD mon...
Posted by Unlocker on 26/03/2009 - 12:16
The black blob goes silver...
[quote:3496ace15f="hefty1"]I like it in silver! I wasn't going to buy a K20D but if they bring that out I may just change my mind :D This isn't something to do with silver lenses is it? :lol: Maybe... :oops: :lol:[/quote] Thought so. :lol: I'd like to see a return to proper metal bodies, whe...
Posted by Hardgravity on 24/03/2009 - 17:10
The black blob goes silver...
After all my E50 has several shooting modes, 7meg sensor batteries and a screen, but it's a fraction of the size of my K110d. But a piddly little sensor :P Have a Google for images of the inside of dSLRs and you'll get a better appreciation for what's actually in there ;) One day they'll get sm...
Posted by MattMatic on 24/03/2009 - 17:13
The black blob goes silver...
What I'm getting at Matt is that the sensor sits where film would, all the electric gubbings should only take up the space of the film cartridge and wind on gear, the mirror box and shutter set up has remained the same size for ages, since the 60s at least. So why are DSLR's the size of a bus com...
Posted by Hardgravity on 24/03/2009 - 17:24
The black blob goes silver...
Because the CCD is what, 5mm thick (especially with SR), then there's the LCD panel which is probably another 4 or 5mm thick that has to sit on top of that - and that's without the electronics :roll: And for film you have maybe 3mm for the film and transport back. Yes, the K10D/K20D are huge i...
Posted by MattMatic on 24/03/2009 - 17:31
The black blob goes silver...
[quote:3496ace15f="Hardgravity"][quote:3496ace15f="hefty1"]I like it in silver! I wasn't going to buy a K20D but if they bring that out I may just change my mind :D This isn't something to do with silver lenses is it? :lol: Maybe... :oops: :lol:[/quote] Thought so. :lol: I'd like to see a re...
Posted by Mongoose on 25/03/2009 - 17:39
The black blob goes silver...
Mongoose,....the new 'hybrid' four thirds cameras without mirror are quite a bit smaller than the APS/FF DSLR's, and set to get smaller yet. Although the sensor is a little smaller than APS they are currently at 12 mil pixels in a £460 camera and the image quality is the same as for k20,..ie, bette...
Posted by viewfinder on 26/03/2009 - 11:00
The black blob goes silver...
Once again the Panasonic micro 4/3 is ahead of the pack with three colour options incuding black,...ok, they are'nt exactly attractive colours but at least Panny is thinking about it. Anvh....the grips were good but very expensive for what are in effect just plastic boxes. If the sensor was squ...
Posted by viewfinder on 26/03/2009 - 12:09
The black blob goes silver...
Just to add a couple of points... 1) It's not the K-mount that makes it large. It's the mirror 2) I agree with the idea of a square sensor. BUT, that makes the mirror larger. In fact, you'd probably find you couldn't fit a square mirror in between the focal plane of the sensor and the mount of...
Posted by MattMatic on 26/03/2009 - 13:27
