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Posted 16/08/2015 - 21:47
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not sure about that Algernon, use this method all the time. just tried a few things ,i can use the rear af button without half press, the camera stabilises without half press ,in fact the camera indicates stable pressing no buttons at all. if i move the camera the hand indicator goes out but the minute i stop the movement it comes on after about 2 sec. showing stable, the half press starts the metering it also needs to be on for af if you want to use catch in focus.
Posted 17/08/2015 - 11:13
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Sorry.. It does do dat doe.... don't it doe
It wasn't doing it yesterday. I possibly changed another setting.
It switches off too soon. Anyone know of a setting to extend the stay on time.
For CIF I actually disconnected a wire on a wired remote so that I couldn't fire the trigger, but could switch the camera on (half-press equivalent) and hold it there.
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It wasn't doing it yesterday. I possibly changed another setting.
It switches off too soon. Anyone know of a setting to extend the stay on time.
For CIF I actually disconnected a wire on a wired remote so that I couldn't fire the trigger, but could switch the camera on (half-press equivalent) and hold it there.
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Posted 17/08/2015 - 11:27
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The K7 has a custom setting to control meter operating time I think ... From memory it can be 3, 10 or 30 seconds (need to check). Presumably if within the set time period then repeated shutter button presses would not reactivate the meter circuit ....?
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Posted 17/08/2015 - 12:54
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Your right Nigel Page 91 of the K-5 Manual...... Meter Operating Time
I've set it now to 30 secs. The focus beep now stays on with a MF lens for 30 secs. It has to be turned on via the AF button. Might be better turning the half press back on with a MF lens.
Amazing what you find out when you RTFM Did you know that you can actually change the lens No need to buy a new camera with each new lens What next!!
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I've set it now to 30 secs. The focus beep now stays on with a MF lens for 30 secs. It has to be turned on via the AF button. Might be better turning the half press back on with a MF lens.
Amazing what you find out when you RTFM Did you know that you can actually change the lens No need to buy a new camera with each new lens What next!!
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Posted 18/08/2015 - 00:22
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Thanks Algernon - I had a really good chuckle at that one !
Posted 18/08/2015 - 06:09
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Algernon wrote:
.....Amazing what you find out when you RTFM Did you know that you can actually change the lens No need to buy a new camera with each new lens What next!!
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Yes, and did you know that there's a button for lens changing as well I find though that I have to improvise somewhat and keep holding it in while simultaneously turning the lens with the other hand! Not sure if others have discovered this, but its a good little tip...I found it gets more natural after a couple of weeks of regular lens changing
.....Amazing what you find out when you RTFM Did you know that you can actually change the lens No need to buy a new camera with each new lens What next!!
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Pentax K7 with BG-4 Grip / Samyang 14mm f2.8 ED AS IF UMC / DA18-55mm f3.5-5.6 AL WR / SMC A28mm f2.8 / D FA 28-105mm / SMC F35-70 f3.5-4.5 / SMC A50mm f1.7 / Tamron AF70-300mm f4-5.6 Di LD macro / SMC M75-150mm f4.0 / Tamron Adaptall (CT-135) 135mm f2.8 / Asahi Takumar-A 2X tele-converter / Pentax AF-540FGZ (I & II) Flashes / Cactus RF60/X Flashes & V6/V6II Transceiver
Posted 18/08/2015 - 06:23
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Someone has been going around with the silly stick again
I found BBF on the the K-7 I previously had to be excellent, never looked back.
Not so useful on the K-50 though.
I found BBF on the the K-7 I previously had to be excellent, never looked back.
Not so useful on the K-50 though.
Posted 18/08/2015 - 07:44
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BBF on all camera's for me. SBF is just to annoying.
Posted 18/08/2015 - 09:01
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BBF and SBF .... ? Talk about the silly stick
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Pentax K7 with BG-4 Grip / Samyang 14mm f2.8 ED AS IF UMC / DA18-55mm f3.5-5.6 AL WR / SMC A28mm f2.8 / D FA 28-105mm / SMC F35-70 f3.5-4.5 / SMC A50mm f1.7 / Tamron AF70-300mm f4-5.6 Di LD macro / SMC M75-150mm f4.0 / Tamron Adaptall (CT-135) 135mm f2.8 / Asahi Takumar-A 2X tele-converter / Pentax AF-540FGZ (I & II) Flashes / Cactus RF60/X Flashes & V6/V6II Transceiver
Pentax K7 with BG-4 Grip / Samyang 14mm f2.8 ED AS IF UMC / DA18-55mm f3.5-5.6 AL WR / SMC A28mm f2.8 / D FA 28-105mm / SMC F35-70 f3.5-4.5 / SMC A50mm f1.7 / Tamron AF70-300mm f4-5.6 Di LD macro / SMC M75-150mm f4.0 / Tamron Adaptall (CT-135) 135mm f2.8 / Asahi Takumar-A 2X tele-converter / Pentax AF-540FGZ (I & II) Flashes / Cactus RF60/X Flashes & V6/V6II Transceiver
Posted 18/08/2015 - 09:06
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Does your K-7 have AutoFocus printed on the button or AF, Nigel?
Posted 18/08/2015 - 10:46
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I'm all for abbreviations on camera bodies ... It's just funny sometimes when they're used in writing don't you think ...I was confused originally by BIF ...(that's 'birds in focus ' right ? :wink ... So now we have to ask should BIFs be shot with BBF or SBF ....
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Pentax K7 with BG-4 Grip / Samyang 14mm f2.8 ED AS IF UMC / DA18-55mm f3.5-5.6 AL WR / SMC A28mm f2.8 / D FA 28-105mm / SMC F35-70 f3.5-4.5 / SMC A50mm f1.7 / Tamron AF70-300mm f4-5.6 Di LD macro / SMC M75-150mm f4.0 / Tamron Adaptall (CT-135) 135mm f2.8 / Asahi Takumar-A 2X tele-converter / Pentax AF-540FGZ (I & II) Flashes / Cactus RF60/X Flashes & V6/V6II Transceiver
Pentax K7 with BG-4 Grip / Samyang 14mm f2.8 ED AS IF UMC / DA18-55mm f3.5-5.6 AL WR / SMC A28mm f2.8 / D FA 28-105mm / SMC F35-70 f3.5-4.5 / SMC A50mm f1.7 / Tamron AF70-300mm f4-5.6 Di LD macro / SMC M75-150mm f4.0 / Tamron Adaptall (CT-135) 135mm f2.8 / Asahi Takumar-A 2X tele-converter / Pentax AF-540FGZ (I & II) Flashes / Cactus RF60/X Flashes & V6/V6II Transceiver
Posted 18/08/2015 - 11:09
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I think BIF means "Birds in Flight" unless your in my local pub in which case the best 3 letter acronym to remember is RUN
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Posted 18/08/2015 - 17:14
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Should BIF be shot with HSM/SDM/MF lenses.wether you use BBF/SBF is the choice of the user.There that should be as clear as MUD.
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