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what to pay
If you're using it on a DSLR, you won't see the full fisheye effect as the sensor is smaller than the 35mm frame the lens was designed for. £50 just for the lens or for the converter as well? Either way, probably a bargain (definitely if it includes the converter! :lol:). Dan
Posted by Daniel Bridge on 13/07/2009 - 20:34
what to pay
Thanks, George. The fisheye is a puzzle. I have read a review that states it is a deffinate fisheye, yet when I try it out there is not much evidence of any distortion, just a slight drunken appearance to the lamp posts. Don't have much idea, though. Thought it might be a useful everyday lens....
Posted by Anvh on 13/07/2009 - 20:35
AF.C focusing, full explanation please
As an example here, if the Drive Mode, "Continuous Hi" is chosen in the Fn menu (aka machine gun mode, :) ok I just made this up), and if you have the focusing mode set for AF.C and shot a subject keeping your shutter release button completely pressed, would the focusing still track the moving subje...
Posted by Anvh on 21/07/2009 - 14:30
AF.C focusing, full explanation please
That mode always makes me laugh... at myself... When I first started out I read the manual on how AF-C worked and though it was the most magical invention. I mean, how could the camera be smart and fast enough to track a moving object. Oddly, every time I went out and tried all I got was out of fo...
Posted by amoringello on 21/07/2009 - 17:54
Polarizer Querry
I have a big 72mm Circular Polarizer filter that I was thinking of selling as I have not used it in 10+ years. But I noticed when cleaning it it has flecks in it, almost like the coating has come off. Is this what has happened? The coating come of and is it worth selling it or binning it?
Posted by Spad on 31/07/2009 - 15:34
Der Spiegel
I am sure this has been discussed before somewhere but back in the days of film SLRs, the only way to accurately see the image to be photographed was via a mirror reflecting the scene onto a screen in a viewfinder. So, why in this digital age should the mirror be retained as it is a very simple matt...
Posted by LincolnshireNed on 01/08/2009 - 18:02
Der Spiegel
EVIL (Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens) such cameras are called and not SLR (Single Lens reflex). I'm with all that went before me and say that they aren't there yet. The refresh rate is one of them it isn't fast enough and also dark light performance isn't that great, haven't tried the...
Posted by Anvh on 02/08/2009 - 01:45
Der Spiegel
it would mean they need a new lens series to make the most out of it There already is a new lens series available admittedly not with Pentax written on them, yet ;) With dropping the mirror you will not gain a size reduction of the camera since the lens still needs to have the right distance from...
Posted by LincolnshireNed on 02/08/2009 - 08:08
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Andrew, sorry it didn't come over correctly. I was trying to say that if they would go for an EVIL camera they need to have a new lens series so that can be used with the shorter distance between lens and sensor. Most of us are with pentax for their glass and I don't see that many would buy the s...
Posted by Anvh on 02/08/2009 - 12:07
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Samsung are busy now with an hybrid system, APS-C sensor without a mirror. I believed Pentax said they had no interest in such system at the moment. What I was hinting at Stefan was how a G1 would ease one's hand baggage allowance when flying on your country's national airline ;) Yes but buyin...
Posted by Anvh on 02/08/2009 - 15:48
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The EVIL cameras are presently stuck with "contrast detect AF", since there is no mirror to send the image to the AF sensor, so AF is not as fast. Just try an electronic viewfinder at a sporty event, and you'll see what I mean.
Posted by pentaxian450 on 02/08/2009 - 18:28
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The EVIL cameras are presently stuck with "contrast detect AF", since there is no mirror to send the image to the AF sensor, so AF is not as fast. Just try an electronic viewfinder at a sporty event, and you'll see what I mean. I couldn't hope for my G1's AF to be any faster :)
Posted by LincolnshireNed on 02/08/2009 - 18:33
Sensor cleaning in Newcastle upon Tyne
http://www.classicphotographics.co.uk/index.html Above is a link to a site who do sensor cleaning they only charge £10 and your camera is ready to pick up same day. Ian
Posted by philstaff on 03/08/2009 - 17:40
Sensor cleaning in Newcastle upon Tyne
Same day? I'd expect it to be done while I wait. It's not a difficult or time consuming task.
Posted by Mannesty on 23/08/2009 - 22:45
Sensor cleaning in Newcastle upon Tyne
Same day? I'd expect it to be done while I wait. It's not a difficult or time consuming task. ....or the sort of job you'd have a big queue for? you can have keys cut, shoes repaired, and watch batteries changed while you wait, and every one of those is likely to take just as long yet also have peo...
Posted by fatspider on 24/08/2009 - 10:02
Sensor cleaning in Newcastle upon Tyne
I think it's because the work is done sub contract and not in the shop.
Posted by bforbes on 24/08/2009 - 10:21
Sensor cleaning in Newcastle upon Tyne
Cleaning a sensor is childs pay if you have the right tools. I've no idea what these people charge but I would bet return on investment in the tools (Rocket blower, Arctic Butterfly, Pec-Pads + Eclipse-2 fluid) is very fast. Get the tools and do it yourself, just be careful.
Posted by Mannesty on 24/08/2009 - 10:39
K7 Problems ?
It's the old situation where users that have problems do tend to make it known more than users that are happy campers. I'm not necessarily saying there is anything wrong with that, it's just the way it is. As a side note, of the three forum members (that includes me) that picked up their K-7 fro...
Posted by Greytop on 06/08/2009 - 11:07
K7 Problems ?
With regard to the sensor heating issue, my K-7 should get a good test in the coming weeks as we disappear off to Provence for a couple of weeks :D So will we be required to critique holiday videos now then :lol::lol::lol: Oh no ! ! ! Especially if they are anything like mine. Perhaps we now n...
Posted by Mannesty on 06/08/2009 - 11:17
K7 Problems ?
With regard to the sensor heating issue, my K-7 should get a good test in the coming weeks as we disappear off to Provence for a couple of weeks :D So will we be required to critique holiday videos now then :lol::lol::lol: Oh no danger of that, 'test' was the operative word :wink: The K-7 will b...
Posted by Greytop on 06/08/2009 - 12:01
