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K-5 Anti Shake
Smeggy i've been annoyed by this issue too. Did you find the sensor took longer to settle down than it takes for the antishake hand symbol to appear, or is it just that the process takes longer than the autofocus? I think being able to set the antishake to kick in on low shutter speeds is a fant...
Posted by Pentaxophile on 14/06/2011 - 07:32
K-5 Anti Shake
I think once it has kicked in the SR works very well, it's just that half second when it starts up I think. Using SR in video mode or live view (where it is always 'on') you can really see how movement is dampened, and it has never caused an issue in Live View. This is the problem, the time it takes...
Posted by Smeggypants on 14/06/2011 - 20:14
K-5 Anti Shake
I am not an expert, this is just an observation. As I understand it, 'anti-shake' is essentially a control system that senses vibration and responds by dampening the effect of the movement on the sensor. Sounds strange but if no vibration is present, the anti-shake control system inherently induces ...
Posted by TiffRaw on 17/06/2011 - 16:21
How Often
I have never had a camera serviced, never really used excessively in extreme conditions, i.e. dusty and windy environments. I have cleaned the sensor myself using an arctic blower. I wouldn't think the average amateur tog would pay for a service, for professional kit it's another matter.
Posted by snappychappy on 14/06/2011 - 17:21
How Often
I have never had a camera serviced, never really used excessively in extreme conditions, i.e. dusty and windy environments. I have cleaned the sensor myself using an arctic blower. I wouldn't think the average amateur tog would pay for a service, for professional kit it's another matter. I am a prof...
Posted by Don on 14/06/2011 - 17:26
interesting read: Pentax vs Nikon...
An interesting read. I've had a K-5 since last November [the original one swapped for new a couple of months ago when it developed a sensor stain plus another minor problem] - my last Pentax was a K-20D in 2008. I returned to Nikon at the end of 2008 when the D90 came out and changed to the D300s wh...
Posted by greypoint on 16/06/2011 - 08:25
interesting read: Pentax vs Nikon...
Totally agree. I haven't been doing enough shooting recently to justify upgrading to a K5, so I can't comment on that, but I prefer the IQ of the K10D, and even the *ist D, to that of the K20D. Of course, the last is a better camera in many other ways than the first two, so that is what I generall...
Posted by rparmar on 19/06/2011 - 20:56
Pentax K-5 v1.10 Firmware
Pity it didn't actually add GPS :) And activated the remainder of the 36x24mm sensor. :D
Posted by rparmar on 21/06/2011 - 00:51
K10D Not Recognising Lens
Has he tried cleaning the contacts?
Posted by fatspider on 21/06/2011 - 15:49
K10D Not Recognising Lens
The aperture ring will have been moved from the 'A' position, and the menu option to allow the use of non-A lenses will not have been set. Get him to check the aperture ring. Dan You forgot to mention that it might not be that and instead the contacts might need cleaning. Fatspider mentioned th...
Posted by Smeggypants on 22/06/2011 - 06:21
K10D Not Recognising Lens
The aperture ring will have been moved from the 'A' position, and the menu option to allow the use of non-A lenses will not have been set. Get him to check the aperture ring. Dan You forgot to mention that it might not be that and instead the contacts might need cleaning. Fatspider mentioned th...
Posted by Daniel Bridge on 24/06/2011 - 18:32
K-7- photos a bit dark, set componsation exposure +1 as default?
Compensation will vary from lens to lens. Older M and A lenses especially non Pentax vary the most. It's probably due to light transmission and the digital sensor. The aperture will make a difference as well. Generally constant from f/5.6 to f/16.
Posted by Algernon on 30/08/2011 - 11:25
Pentax launch the Q
Have you seen the size of the sensor? 1/2.3" My little Sony TX-5 has a 1/2.4" sensor, so the Pentax Q sensr is only sightly bigger. The TX-5 is 10.2MP whil the Q is 12.4MP Just to give some perspective on sensor size ...
Posted by Smeggypants on 23/06/2011 - 06:16
Pentax launch the Q
You can almost smell the Political Correct fanboy reviews giving the usual spiel about it being a good contender for the market it's intended for and other such subtanceless and ineffectual waffle. Personal I think given the price and ridiculously small sensor, this camera is a FAIL. Should have ...
Posted by Smeggypants on 23/06/2011 - 06:39
Pentax launch the Q
How is 1.23 bigger than 1.24??? I obviously don't understand how sensor size is worked out:D:D Regards Chris
Posted by chrissinkpen on 23/06/2011 - 07:25
Pentax launch the Q
How is 1.23 bigger than 1.24??? I obviously don't understand how sensor size is worked out:D:D Regards Chris Like Tony M says it's a 'fraction'. just like a 1/2 is bigger than a 1/4 :)
Posted by Smeggypants on 23/06/2011 - 08:08
Pentax launch the Q
Not sure about this one. The New Sony CSC has the same basic sensor as the K5 which as we know is fantastic. In the pic the sensor looks tiny and that means it may not compete on IQ. This appears to be a point and shoot sensor camera with interchangable lenses and manual controls. I wonder if Pentax...
Posted by japers45 on 23/06/2011 - 08:20
Pentax launch the Q
It's getting slammed by most comments on the pages I've read so far ..... and the for same reason I'd not consider it. A sensor no bigger than most P&S ? What were Pentax thinking : Sensor size next to Sony On a key-ring !
Posted by Frogfish on 23/06/2011 - 09:36
Pentax launch the Q
This strikes me as a very Japanese (or at least East Asian) product. A few generations ago, someone might have bought a piece of fine netsuke; now they buy something self-consciously retro and nearly as miniature to put on a key-ring, instead of a belt. The sensor is fine for its presumed purpose - ...
Posted by mecrox on 23/06/2011 - 09:51
Pentax launch the Q
hmmm... looks like an LX5/G12 etc competitor, but with interchangeable lenses. Sensor about 50% smaller than LX5, bulky zoom (hopefully compensated for by better optical quality?), plus a useful prime. The optical VF only seems to be designed for the prime. The sample images do look quite ...
Posted by Stanovich on 23/06/2011 - 11:23
