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Firmware update for K20D 1.03
Does the 1.03 update contain the previous 1.02 update too? There was no 1.02. For some reason it was never released. The improved AF and SR are apparently Pentax trying something out on us K20D users ready for the mysterious new concept camera. Which won't be FF or a square sensor it seems. OMG, ...
Posted by paulyrichard on 09/04/2009 - 22:15
12 megapixels is enough
Perhaps for now 12MP is as far as the 4/3 sensor can be pushed. It is quite small.
Posted by johnriley on 09/04/2009 - 12:58
12 megapixels is enough
I agree 12MP is enough, certainly for the 4/3rds sensor, but also really for most cameras. I'd rather time and effort and money went into improving the functions of a camera, and better lenses than constantly propping more MP into it. The E30 gets a good write up in my Dutch newspaper today btw.
Posted by Gwyn on 09/04/2009 - 14:24
12 megapixels is enough
I agree 12MP is enough, certainly for the 4/3rds sensor, but also really for most cameras. I'd rather time and effort and money went into improving the functions of a camera, and better lenses than constantly propping more MP into it. The E30 gets a good write up in my Dutch newspaper today btw. ...
Posted by ttk on 09/04/2009 - 14:29
Pixel Remapping?
With the images you have already shot, use the Clone Tool in Photoshop to remove the offending pixels. I know you can do pixel mapping on the K20D, but I'm not sure about the K100D. You will get these effects more frequently with a warm sensor and in low light situations.
Posted by johnriley on 10/04/2009 - 11:14
Spirit level
Came across Does anybody use them? Are they any use on a K200d?( considering that the sensor doesn't always sit level!)
Posted by Hardgravity on 11/04/2009 - 20:13
Spirit level
ALL OF THIS ASSUMES YOUR SENSOR IS SET SQUARE (OOPS CAPS LOCK:oops:) I'm fairly certain mine is off.
Posted by Darkmunk on 16/04/2009 - 22:13
Spirit level
ALL OF THIS ASSUMES YOUR SENSOR IS SET SQUARE (OOPS CAPS LOCK:oops:) I'm fairly certain mine is off. Now you've stopped shouting(:lol:), the only way to find out is with a spirit level! But check the prices if you order one, they vary from model to model in the listing.:?
Posted by Hardgravity on 20/04/2009 - 19:36
Spirit level
Well darkmunk I've taken the plunge and ordered one. As your shot shows, the veiw finder frame says "level" The sensor says "HA HA HA gotcha!" :lol: So with a spirit level we'll see what happens. :wink: edit: I forgot to mention the cost of postage from Amazon, on a small item £4 is ...
Posted by Hardgravity on 27/04/2009 - 09:08
Spirit level
Following on from Darkmunk's comment: I was photographing some finds the other day with the camera pointing vertically downwards, shake reduction turned off. I carefully placed the scale parallel to the edge of the frame looking through the viewfinder. In every single shot the scale slopes to ...
Posted by womble on 27/04/2009 - 18:01
Spirit level
It's well known that not all sensors are level. Later cameras may be better. shim Don't bet on it!:wink: I queried whether the sensor sat square in a previous post and was assured that it did.:? I'll let you know when the level arrives and I've played a bit.:D
Posted by Hardgravity on 27/04/2009 - 22:06
Spirit level
A better test would be to set the camera on a copy stand, then align something with the edge of the frame. I have always had suspicions about the sensor on my K10D as I never had problems getting horizons straight with my film cameras.
Posted by womble on 27/04/2009 - 23:02
Spirit level
Does anyone know what the chances of the focus screen on a K10 being misaligned are? Tried a quick test with the screen markings lined up along a horizontal spirit level. Both the image and a spirit level on the camera indicate a clockwise rotation to correct the image. My conclusion is the scree...
Posted by bforbes on 29/04/2009 - 17:00
Spirit level
It very often is poor alignment of the viewfinder assembly or possibly screen. The sensor can be positioned fairly well during assembly. Take the screen out and see if you can rotate it a bit. shim
Posted by shim on 29/04/2009 - 17:27
New Pentax camera?
You never know - it might be missing pentaprism/mirror, mirror box, and possibly even a mechanical shutter :? How about just go straight for "LiveView" on LCD like a pocket digicam? Depending on the sensor technology used they could make it so it has an electronic shutter (ie CMOS that has the sh...
Posted by MattMatic on 14/04/2009 - 16:28
New Pentax camera?
I'm not paying more than 1% of attention to all blurry photos and endless threads on some forums full of wishes what the new camera will be, but let me (hopefully) spawn some fuss here ;), information from "some other place in the internet", source in theory more reliable and better than "blurry pi...
Posted by piotro on 21/04/2009 - 16:51
SLR, EVF, point of terminology
The same goes for calling a film camera a "analog camera" There is nothing analog about film, it's chemical process. Call it a chemical camera but don't call it a analog camera. :) Technically, unless I've missed some major developoment, "digital" cameras are analogue at the point of capture. The o...
Posted by Aero on 15/04/2009 - 12:43
SLR, EVF, point of terminology
The Hybrid comes from Samsung since it use a normall APS-C sensor and use an EVF. The currently only EVIl camera system is the Micro 3/4th and the Hybrid would be the second one, although the name Hybrid sounds right though :)
Posted by Anvh on 15/04/2009 - 14:21
K10D/K20D firmware compatability
A problem with liveview in the K10D over the K20D is the CCD sensor - it would quite quickly overheat if running in live view mode (K20D has CMOS, and uses less power). Also I strongly suspect that the circuitry isn't there to give anything like a useable 'update' speed from the sensor to the LCD. ...
Posted by alfpics on 15/04/2009 - 16:49
K10D/K20D firmware compatability
Water under the bridge really, especially as this is a 2 year old topic and both cameras have been superseded twice with the K-7 and K5 bodies. One huge difference between the K10D and K20D cameras that can't be ignored, is the sensor type and size. The K10D has a 10+Mb CCD sensor whilst the K20D...
Posted by Mannesty on 13/05/2011 - 22:20
