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I just found out.
Surely, if you are looking at live view, the mirror is up so the sensor can report what it's seeing. When you want to take a picture, it has to drop back down to cover the sensor and then slap back up when the shutter releases? Sounds like (literally sometimes) a lot of banging about that one could ...
Posted by davidwozhere on 04/12/2015 - 01:38
I just found out.
I don't think so David. In live view, why would the mirror need to cover the sensor, prior to releasing the shutter? After all, you're not doing that in mirror-up mode. I just tried it out and it doesn't sound like there's any mirror action on pressing the shutter button in live view.
Posted by WaypointCharlie on 04/12/2015 - 06:44
I just found out.
But the other day, I was sitting on the throne and reading my K5 manual and I found the solution: when using the tripod, after focusing, leave your eye on the viewfinder window and press the > AE-L< button. This stores the exposure time and no matter how much sun shines in to the window, The e...
Posted by WaypointCharlie on 04/01/2016 - 09:11
I just found out.
It does stop light getting in to the sensor through the viewfinder and hitting the sensor, because the mirror flips up . Normally the light reading is taken before the mirror flips up . This way it does not matter, because the original reading is saved. Only the light which hits the sensor from...
Posted by Horst on 04/01/2016 - 09:18
I just found out.
It does stop light getting in to the sensor through the viewfinder and hitting the sensor, because the mirror flips up . The light still gets in and bounces around inside the camera, some of it reaching the sensor. It can reduce contrast and create streaky effects, like I said particularly noticeabl...
Posted by WaypointCharlie on 04/01/2016 - 09:46
ISO & Noise
The 18mp sensor in my little Canon EOS M is quite noisy at even moderate apertures and nowhere near as clean as that in my K5 which is astonishingly noise free. I'm happy to use the Canon at up to 800 ASA and with careful processing the images are fine, exceptionally nice for such a tiny camera, in ...
Posted by bwlchmawr on 05/12/2015 - 18:12
Am I ready to step up to Dslr - do I need to?
Welcome, and happy New Year. :D All of your points justify the move to a Pentax DSLR. Most of us are here because of the products good value, high quality and versatility. You can get great results from some superb old manual lenses , and with the shake reduction built in. You may be surprised a...
Posted by McGregNi on 31/12/2015 - 09:31
Am I ready to step up to Dslr - do I need to?
Thanks what would you say are the shortcomings of the KS2 vs the K3 given how long the K3 has been out I was wondering if we might see a replacement for the k3 soon and thus some k3 bodies goingbat bargain prices as it is phased out, does this seem likely? Welcome, and happy New Year. :D All of y...
Posted by johnjbloomfield on 31/12/2015 - 09:36
Am I ready to step up to Dslr - do I need to?
One point I noticed is that you want to shoot the night sky. SO. Although a bit out of your price range the K3ii is the one for you as the sensor can follow the stars for 5 mins. (No expensive astro gear to buy) Other than that listen to the others, they know what they are talking about. CHEERS ...
Posted by vic cross on 31/12/2015 - 10:18
Am I ready to step up to Dslr - do I need to?
I have been using a K30 for the last 3 years and photographing rugby and football matches and not had any auto focus speed issues and at the minute the deals going on the K50 make it one of the best on offer and it has the superb Sony 16mp sensor.
Posted by geordie01 on 31/12/2015 - 11:12
Am I ready to step up to Dslr - do I need to?
That new 20mp sensor in either the KS-1 or KS-2 looks very tempting were I to be starting from scratch. The KS-1 is available for remarkably little money at the moment. This is not the most appropriate place to say this but I'd try to handle a range of DSLRs and the newer mirrorless offerings from F...
Posted by bwlchmawr on 31/12/2015 - 16:47
Am I ready to step up to Dslr - do I need to?
I use K-3 ii, K-5 and K-S2, my daughter the Pentax X-5 bridge camera. Each in their own right are good cameras and excellent value for money. The K-5 was my favourite and although I still have a soft spot for it, both the K-3 ii and K-S2 leave it behind. If you can afford the K-3 ii, it will ...
Posted by ronniemac on 31/12/2015 - 17:08
Am I ready to step up to Dslr - do I need to?
Like Bruce I bought a Pentax K50 after handling similarly priced models, and have been really pleased with it. Whilst it is now the second cheapest in the Pentax range I wouldn't class it as an entry level camera as it has properties only found in mid-range models from Canon/Nikon. For a summary of ...
Posted by RobL on 31/12/2015 - 17:09
Am I ready to step up to Dslr - do I need to?
DSLRs or other large-sensor cameras (such as mirrorless APS-C) can make a huge difference to the quality of your photos and the range of conditions in which you're able to take good photos. A camera such as that will make a big difference over a bridge or other compact camera. The difference bet...
Posted by Jonathan-Mac on 31/12/2015 - 17:14
KS-2 DNG vs PEF
Interesting, but very much windows/office/general computing with generic compression that doesn't suit all things, especially raw data from a sensor. I'm talking about my own vaguely remembered observations using cameras with relatively small buffers and relatively small SD cards (8, 16, 32 MB) an...
Posted by Darkmunk on 29/01/2016 - 20:35
waterproof housing for KS2
hello, thanks! i used to own the W80, it last awhile before dying. but i want a real camera with a bigger sensor, potentially to make it my new job which is why i need to assess whether going for a K3 (which has a few housing), or get one tailored, or switch systems. thx
Posted by boudou701 on 02/02/2016 - 08:43
waterproof housing for KS2
Every response so far seems to be pushing the smaller-sensor waterproof compacts. I think Boudou has already answered why he doesn't want to use one so I'm not sure it is particularly helpful to keep suggesting them. Taking action shots of surfing would be much easier with the shutter response, ...
Posted by WobblyGoblin on 03/02/2016 - 15:54
Full-frame Survey
the reality is that camera tech is moving more towards mirrorless and thats the direction Pentax need to move in too. Pentax could learn a lot from Fuji & Sony in terms of adaptors for other mounts being made by third parties. I'd throw Olympus in there also, as they've done really well with their r...
Posted by richandfleur on 09/02/2016 - 23:24
K5IIs versus K5
thanks so far for replies, some useful info in it :) jonathan - the k200d had the same ccd sensor as my old k10d, right? There is something about that ccd, that makes colours and clarity of photos shine.
Posted by kingfisher on 13/02/2016 - 19:00
K5IIs versus K5
stu62 - k3 is certainly great, but for me that 24mp might be too much. I'd rather go for lower resolution sensor and more better dynamic range for landscapes
Posted by kingfisher on 13/02/2016 - 22:13
