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K10 Questions and Issues

PentaxExpert
Posted 09/04/2011 - 07:27 Link
I hope you don't mind but I'd like to throw questions and issues that I come accross with the newly aquired K10, out to the forum for help.

My first 2 issues are this:

1. I was shooting with a manual lens and using flash and the image was too bright - over exposed. I stopped down to the smallest apereture on the lens and it made no difference. I am baffled.

2. Program Line - what option should I set this to?

Thanks in advance.
PPG

It's not about what kit I've got, its about having the knowledge to use it to maximum potential.
michaelblue
Posted 09/04/2011 - 08:08 Link
You need to use manual mode when using flash with a manual lens

Regards, Michael
Regards,
Michael
vic cross
Posted 09/04/2011 - 08:10 Link
If it is a mounted flash then it should have a control to turn the flash power down. Normally to 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, etc. Try that. CHEERS Vic.
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PentaxExpert
Posted 09/04/2011 - 08:16 Link
it was the pop up flash
PPG

It's not about what kit I've got, its about having the knowledge to use it to maximum potential.
montyaus
Posted 09/04/2011 - 08:16 Link
Manual 125 f8 ISO 200

jack
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Steve Chasey
Posted 09/04/2011 - 09:15 Link
PE - re yr Q2, if you are using a manual lens, then the options you can use are limited, depending on whether it's an 'A' series lens or not. The manual covers this in a couple of pages towards the end IIRC.

Most people here will use AV, TV or M to get the image they want by controlling depth of field, shutter speed to freeze motion or both to get a specific effect. New users are encouraged in the manual to start with the green button setting - and that not intended to be disparaging - it's there as a learning option. We all come to DSLRs from different starting points - film, bridge, P&S or none - so we all have legacy issues which impact on where we are and where we want to be.


Steve
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PentaxExpert
Posted 09/04/2011 - 09:50 Link
Gareth I was using full manual. I don;t know how to get an exposure reading in manual when using flash so it was trial and error.
I wanted to use the flash compensation but couldnt find it. I now know where it is thanks.
PPG

It's not about what kit I've got, its about having the knowledge to use it to maximum potential.
johnriley
Posted 09/04/2011 - 10:08 Link
If you use a manual lens did it have an "A" setting on the aperture ring? If not then Custom menu>Using Aperture Ring>Permitted needs to be set.

Then stop down the camera to take a meter reading in manual. This will not be 100% accurate but is usable. It's better to use A series lenses or later.
Best regards, John
PentaxExpert
Posted 09/04/2011 - 10:45 Link
John Ive got both a 28mmA and all the others are just M
Ive permitted aperture ring.

Forgetting flash for the time being I have figured out that in AE mode I can set the aperture with one wheel and the shutter sets its self. This works fine with the A lens.

When I use the M lenses I find it is better to go into full Manual mode.
If I then physically set the aperture is there a quick way of getting the correct shutter speed?
PPG

It's not about what kit I've got, its about having the knowledge to use it to maximum potential.
Cisco
Posted 09/04/2011 - 10:49 Link
Green button !!
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sam-joseph
Posted 09/04/2011 - 11:07 Link
Quote:
I hope you don't mind but I'd like to throw questions and issues that I come accross with the newly aquired K10, out to the forum for help.

Much better approach, Mr PentaxExpert. A friendly question will always get a friendly response here. Welcome to the forum!
Regards
Sam-Joseph
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