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New K R White - Sliding Part
It's the "shake reduction". The image sensor is free floating when the camera isn't powered. When the camera is powered, electro-magnets hold it in position and moves it in such a way as to compensate for shake.
Posted by pentaxian450 on 24/12/2010 - 11:18
New K R White - Sliding Part
Only at the moment of capture or during live view. At all other times when the sensor isn't required it can slide of its own free will. This is probably the single most commonly asked question among new Pentax owners so you're not alone... :wink:
Posted by hefty1 on 24/12/2010 - 11:57
K10D four-way arrow switch replacement
If you're lucky just cleaning the contacts in the switch, will get it going again. If you can get to them I definitly think it's worth a try :)
Posted by petrochemist on 26/12/2010 - 09:52
Pentax or Nikon ? please help me choose
Many thanks for the replies. I had a D3000, briefly, in the past and a K200D before it. The D3000 with the 18-55mm VR was sharp,noticeably more so than the K200D,and I think they may have had the same sensor. I have a slight reservation on the Pentax for IQ compared to the Nikon but as one reply...
Posted by DonaldM on 27/12/2010 - 20:51
Pentax or Nikon ? please help me choose
..and free delivery as a forum member, just phone them when you order, tell them you're a member and save more. The only Sony I rate BTW is the new Alpha 55, it uses the same sensor as the K-5, but not as well.:D
Posted by Hardgravity on 29/12/2010 - 23:01
Best DSLR of 2010
Just looking at the specs on this poll page, why does an entry level camera need an 18 meg sensor? Isn't the K-5 little compared to the D7000 and 60D. I can see when comparing what it is that draws people to the other brands, bigger flashy bodies that seem to do it all, but we know better don'...
Posted by Hardgravity on 30/12/2010 - 10:44
knock knock...
The K5 is the camera the K7 should have been :) the body is identical (wonderfully small), but it has much better high ISO, somewhat faster AF, more FPS, and live view that works well. The K5 sensor is the reputedly the same one as in the new Nikon D7000.
Posted by thoughton on 29/12/2010 - 12:44
knock knock...
can someone explain to me the amazing-ness of the K5 please :) Remember that no crop camera is going to get near to a current FF model ISO wise but the K-5 is currently one of the best (if not the best) in it's class.
Posted by Mike-P on 29/12/2010 - 12:56
knock knock...
i think you will love the k5, but just dont think it will match the high iso f the d700 because it wont, also the af system of the nikon, but other than that its the muts. and probaly he top crop sensor camera on the market. but i still wanna know if the af is much better than the k7.
Posted by pentaxanne on 29/12/2010 - 13:11
knock knock...
can someone explain to me the amazing-ness of the K5 please :) Remember that no crop camera is going to get near to a current FF model ISO wise but the K-5 is currently one of the best (if not the best) in it's class. And ISO51200 shot with Post Pro.
Posted by Smeggypants on 29/12/2010 - 19:49
New K7?
Very difficult decision. The k-7 is a steal at that price, sharing much with the k-5. Except the sensor, which it effectively shares with the k20. The k-x high ISO may have spoiled you for both these cameras!
Posted by Pentaxophile on 31/12/2010 - 22:58
Kx orientation sensor issue
My kx suddenly decided to read landscape as portrait and vice versa. Tried reset, shooting jpeg, shooting raw, leaving batts out overnight, reinstalling firmware update etc. all with no joy. After 2 days I drove it back to the camera shop I bought it from where it behaved perfectly. Been fine for ...
Posted by robbieclark on 31/12/2010 - 21:41
Kx orientation sensor issue
I've had a K-x for about a month and haven't had any problems. However, I also have a, erm, Canon Ixus 750 which has had an intermittent problem. When physically turning the camera upright for a portrait the viewing screen blacked out. It hasn't done this for some time now. If your K-x is still wit...
Posted by sportyman531 on 02/01/2011 - 18:53
Kx orientation sensor issue
It's a real nuisance when minor problems occur - do we wait for it to get worse, can we live with the minor inconvenience...sometimes it's tempting to put up with things rather than be without an item for a while. If your camera is under warranty then it's probably a good idea to have it sorted, ...
Posted by johnriley on 02/01/2011 - 19:05
Kx orientation sensor issue
My kx suddenly decided to read landscape as portrait and vice versa. Tried reset, shooting jpeg, shooting raw, leaving batts out overnight, reinstalling firmware update etc. all with no joy. After 2 days I drove it back to the camera shop I bought it from where it behaved perfectly. Been fine for ...
Posted by Smeggypants on 02/01/2011 - 19:11
Kx orientation sensor issue
Thanks for the advice. I find myself hoping that the problem comes back and stays, so that I can get it fixed. Luckily I bought from a Pentax pro centre and so still have 20 months of warranty left.
Posted by robbieclark on 03/01/2011 - 08:38
K-5 AF under tungsten light issue ....
it also is counterproductive to blow the issue out of proportion. These cameras are hybrids of old technology mechanical engineering miniaturized and precise like wind up watches combined with computer technology. Anybody that opts in for the first production run with version one firmware ought to...
Posted by Smeggypants on 02/01/2011 - 19:04
K-5 AF under tungsten light issue ....
Carry over from my youth when I was in Martial arts. I couldn't agree more. But we can't assume that people providing, even noisy, constructive feedback on the 'Internet' aren't also applying temporary workarounds when they can. The behaviours aren't mutually exclusive ya know :) Try the work...
Posted by Smeggypants on 20/01/2011 - 02:59
K-5 AF under tungsten light issue ....
Could it be that not all K-5's suffer from this? I had my first one replaced by SRS last week and apart from the now clean sensor it seems to focus faster, I do not seem to have any FF issues or suffer from AF issues at low light even when I try plus I no longer have any issues with may flash on pTT...
Posted by SmutjeUK on 28/01/2011 - 10:55
K-5 AF under tungsten light issue ....
Could it be that not all K-5's suffer from this? I had my first one replaced by SRS last week and apart from the now clean sensor it seems to focus faster, I do not seem to have any FF issues or suffer from AF issues at low light even when I try plus I no longer have any issues with may flash on pTT...
Posted by Smeggypants on 28/01/2011 - 12:57
