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Lens calibration - Focus Tune software
When you say "Pentax doesn't" do you mean that the adjustment setting 0, +2, -2 etc. didn't shown in the software? I'm pretty sure different cameras makes use different scales. I doubt there is any standard unit applied to these values so would be very surprised if, say, a Canon +2 setting equals...
Posted by JAK on 29/04/2013 - 11:38
Lens calibration - Focus Tune software
When you say "Pentax doesn't" do you mean that the adjustment setting 0, +2, -2 etc. didn't shown in the software? I'm pretty sure different cameras makes use different scales. I doubt there is any standard unit applied to these values so would be very surprised if, say, a Canon +2 setting equals...
Posted by McBrian on 29/04/2013 - 13:06
Lens calibration - Focus Tune software
Yes I agree this time! In my own case I have determined that the 100mm macro used close up is likely to be out and need a +4 adjustment. I can quickly apply that if needed. How the lens performs at infinity I have no idea, it may even front focus and need a negative adjustment, I don't know. The ...
Posted by JAK on 29/04/2013 - 15:28
K5ii or K5iis?
Want to upgrade my K7. I mostly do two types of photography with it: 1) landscape which is ISO 100, f8, tripod, and whatever shutter speed it sets. Sometimes I use an ND filter if there is moving water. Quite happy with these images. 2) cats in available light. Here I need to use a high IS...
Posted by cats_five on 08/05/2013 - 08:20
K30 jpg very poor
I think the problem here is the cars are highly polished creating glare and reflections, this could easily be solved by using a polarizer filter. The problem with glare like that is its very difficult to change in post as the reflections will vary in intensity.
Posted by cabstar on 13/05/2013 - 18:44
K30 jpg very poor
Cabstar wrote : 'this could be easily solved by using a polarising filter.' No doubt that would help - also the glare must make it difficult to assess the colours, both directly on the subject, and especially on the rear LCD. If we are to accept that in-camera JPEG processing is a valid means to...
Posted by McGregNi on 13/05/2013 - 19:12
K5ii versus Sony A77
Pentax have got the AF fixed now and I know Axel, is a big fan of sharpness and the Sigma 8-16, so why not the K5IIs? mint SH Sony A900's go for about £850' Not any of the ones I have been watching on Ebay... :wink: Tempting as the sensor still stands up hence the strong prices, but the body i...
Posted by Dodge69 on 29/05/2013 - 12:35
K-50 anyone?
Description PENTAX K-50 Housing Tropicalised Tropicalisation housing with 81 seals for a complete device protection against splashing water, snow, dust and sand. Image quality and outstanding video CMOS APS-C 16 MP for detailed images regardless of the lens used. Stabilization system...
Posted by JAK on 05/06/2013 - 23:27
K5IIs, how good then?
The problem i have is the price of the mkii is droppng, currently £679 whilst the mkiis pricng is remaining constant at £851 for the very slight difference in sharpness which can be attained in post between the mkii and mkiis, the price just cannot be jusitified for me. I would rather save the diffe...
Posted by cabstar on 14/06/2013 - 01:38
K5IIs, how good then?
Without ranting on about which camera is better, can I just say that I have used all three models and for my use I would pick the K5lls if I could only choose one of them. Pentax will no doubt release another model to replace the K5ll and perhaps it too will be offered in two versions? Anyway at the...
Posted by Smeggypants on 14/06/2013 - 05:13
K5IIs, how good then?
Sans seems to be the current trend, which is good since were getting soo high in resolution that it's not really needed anymore? If they only offer without then the relative price may come down? Camera manufacturers love to leave something out wheter it is required or not because it saves them money...
Posted by Smeggypants on 14/06/2013 - 06:46
K5IIs, how good then?
Perhaps the frequent debates on whether the K5IIs takes pictures with higher detail than the K5/K5II or not, arise because people are using different lenses? And the many "test" pictures are taken with a variety of lenses. I use the K5IIs with the Zeiss distagon 28/2 and 35/2, which I used on the ...
Posted by ChrisMak on 14/06/2013 - 22:43
K5IIs, how good then?
What makes the MkII or IIs better than a MkI if you shoot RAW? I can accept that the lack of AA filter impacts results. If you manual focus on static subjects using RAW, where is the improvement as it comes down to the user to determine the quality of the final result. I have previously commented...
Posted by K10D on 16/06/2013 - 02:57
K5IIs, how good then?
This can has been opened for some time, you're not responsible for that! I am interested in us all having some clearer thoughts and evidence for any future buying decisions - for me, I'm won't be in the market for a K5IIs, but I might be buying a future Pentax DSLR where the choice exists for AA fil...
Posted by McGregNi on 17/06/2013 - 16:23
K5IIs, how good then?
Ok, trying to persuade the other half (Proving difficult! :( ) but it's got me thinking, I'm still intrigued by the K5II/IIs conundrum and have noted you guys efforts in trying to achieve the same sharpness/look between the two cameras... So then if sharpness is the only real denominator and the l...
Posted by jules on 26/06/2013 - 09:25
How Much for a K100D
I can some kind person advise me on how much I should be asking for my K100D, with top and back screen protectors (shutter count 4654), kit lens (with UV filter), completed with boxes and manual etc. Also includes a Pentax bag and a Travor battery grip. All in excellent condition. Many thanks ...
Posted by Von_Ryan on 14/06/2013 - 17:54
K5II choice considerations - a new take
I've been offered some help by Smeggy, with links to review images for testing, so I'll grasp this opportunity to carry out some testing. I won't be buying a K5II, but I'll be looking in future for a new Pentax DSLR, and I guess it may have the same options - AA filter or not. So.... here's how ...
Posted by McGregNi on 17/06/2013 - 16:30
K5II choice considerations - a new take
For now the cost difference is quite big. Along with the image defects that an AA filter is designed to limit, it means there is some serious weighing up to do. This is not the same as the more common choice of simply deciding between the 'top of range' model and the one just beneath it. These two c...
Posted by McGregNi on 17/06/2013 - 21:52
K5II choice considerations - a new take
I think that this is a fascinating idea, and am interested in seeing what comes out. Nigel did a great overview of the Pentax Digital Camera Utility, which now serves as my main RAW processor for shots taken with my 'classic' K-5 (which is a marvellous machine that you would have to prise from my co...
Posted by microlight2010 on 17/06/2013 - 22:15
K5II choice considerations - a new take
For what it's worth, I seem to remember noting the other day that the new Q7 will be without an AA filter so maybe Pentax have already decided the future for us. I'd have thought the smaller sensor would be more in need of the filter but it seems not. It does make sense that if you put something ...
Posted by JAK on 17/06/2013 - 22:15
