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Shake reduction on a tripod
Yes, it should be off. I think this is to prevent the SR moving the sensor during the exposure, which of course would negate the benefit of the tripod. Davex.
Posted by davex on 17/05/2009 - 10:55
PENTAX 645, anybody heard of this?
The lens is an expensive one, so well done getting that. You could try cleaning mount and lens contacts with a soft cloth to make sure there is good contact. New batteries in the camera goes without saying. After that, it's back to the intruction books - it's a long time since I used a 645 an...
Posted by johnriley on 29/05/2009 - 10:19
Focusing issues on parrot....
Hello Andy, here is a good read for you To my mind, the author of the article in the link makes an error: he implies that a DSLR/SLR inherently has the capacity to provide a greater DOF than a digicam (because the digicam has a smaller sensor when, in fact, the reverse is true. In fact, it is ver...
Posted by Banjo on 05/06/2009 - 03:49
Focusing issues on parrot....
where do you read that? I only saw this: 6. Digital cameras You’ve probably heard many photographers complaining that if they had an SLR camera they could reach much more impressive DOFs. Why is it that a compact digital camera can’t reach the same DOF of a professional camera? T...
Posted by Anvh on 05/06/2009 - 04:02
Pentax F 1.7x Af Adapter Compatibility
Wipe the contacts on both camera and T/C (both ends) with a clean dry rag with 1 (one) drop of WD40 on it. This will clean any oxidants that might be causing the issue and the WD40 will dry in time. One drop won't do any harm IMHO. Others will disagree, but it has always worked for me with no ill...
Posted by Mannesty on 18/04/2010 - 11:06
Professional Sensor Cleaning Advice
I have been experiencing problems with dust on the sensor recently. A trusted friend cleaned it for me; however, this made the problem worse! I can now see a few particles through the viewfinder (no idea where/what this is). Applying the rocket blower has it seems got rid of some of these parti...
Posted by bychan on 07/06/2009 - 19:44
Professional Sensor Cleaning Advice
I found the official pentax sensor cleaner to be excellent - got rid of a lot of spots on my sensor that I couldn't see by eye. You need to take a deep breath before poking your sensor with a plastic wand though....
Posted by geclinke on 07/06/2009 - 20:06
Professional Sensor Cleaning Advice
Some will tell you that using a blower will blow the dust further into the camera others will say it is fine as long as you hold the camera upside-down, mind you I can't see the logic in that as fine dust does not fall when blown it will take to the air and land when it runs out of energy. I have...
Posted by Thordell on 07/06/2009 - 20:31
Professional Sensor Cleaning Advice
The specks through the viewfinder are probably due to your friend trying to "blow" the sensor clean!.....dust has been blown up inside the viewfinder, I gave up with blowers along time ago for this very reason, invest in an Arctic butterfly brush!. You can clean your focussing screen very easily,but...
Posted by beginner on 07/06/2009 - 20:38
Professional Sensor Cleaning Advice
Best place for a rocket blower is in the bin8)
Posted by ttk on 07/06/2009 - 20:49
Professional Sensor Cleaning Advice
Best place for a rocket blower is in the bin8) Well, no it is fine on lens and the exterior of the camera, good to blow round the lens mount area and the lens when you change them, if you remember and there is not a rare animal dancing in front of you.
Posted by Thordell on 07/06/2009 - 20:52
Professional Sensor Cleaning Advice
Dust visible in the viewfinder is, at worst, annoying. It will not affect your images in the slightest. An from Visible Dust will sort your sensor dust issues.
Posted by Mannesty on 07/06/2009 - 23:31
Professional Sensor Cleaning Advice
Best place for a rocket blower is in the bin8) I've used a rocket blower for the past 2 years on my k10 never had a problem with dust' never had a problem with the camera either. I touching wood right now:oops::lol::lol:
Posted by sanderscapes on 08/06/2009 - 07:04
Professional Sensor Cleaning Advice
I caught my sensor with my rocket blower and put a ruddy great mark on it which shows from about f/13. I emailed the company that has taken over Pentax servicing yesterday for a quote and they came back this morning at £160 + vat. I am thinking I may as well leave it now and buy a K-7 sooner than ex...
Posted by Mike-P on 08/06/2009 - 13:04
Professional Sensor Cleaning Advice
Andrew... set the camera to do a long exposure at f22 pointed at a bright wall with the camera defocused. Download the picture to photoshop, flip the image (to give a mirror image) and you will have something to refer to to pinpoint any bits of dust. I got dust in the viewfinder using a blower on...
Posted by Pentaxophile on 08/06/2009 - 13:24
Professional Sensor Cleaning Advice
"dust in the viewfinder" will often be dust on the upper surface of the focusing screen or bottom of prism - release the screen and allow it to drop down then use blower or clean brush (eg Artic Butterfly" to dust of the bottom of the prism and top of the focusing screen and flip the screen back up.
Posted by Bob and his Pentax on 08/06/2009 - 13:40
Professional Sensor Cleaning Advice
A few weeks ago I took the camera to a photography shop in North Wales for cleaning (£35). This didn't get rid of everything, a few slightly visible specs remain, although it's a whole lot better than what it used to be. I noticed that the Pentax cleaning wand on SRS and many others has shot up i...
Posted by bychan on 30/06/2009 - 18:06
Professional Sensor Cleaning Advice
You didn't like the thought of an "Arctic Butterfly " then?.......you may live to regret it!:lol:
Posted by beginner on 30/06/2009 - 18:22
Professional Sensor Cleaning Advice
A few weeks ago I took the camera to a photography shop in North Wales for cleaning (£35). This didn't get rid of everything, a few slightly visible specs remain, although it's a whole lot better than what it used to be. I noticed that the Pentax cleaning wand on SRS and many others has shot up i...
Posted by Mannesty on 30/06/2009 - 20:52
Professional Sensor Cleaning Advice
To anyone who feels afraid, I cleaned my sensor with the Arctic Butterfly with a lot of trepidation. It took me 4 attempts to get it clean, but you soon realise it is not as difficult as you might imagine. The kit I bought cost £100, which does seem like an awful lot, until you realise this shou...
Posted by greynolds999 on 30/06/2009 - 21:54
