K5 whinge
Posted 16/06/2012 - 08:21
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Perhaps a handful of people whinged about it, so they thought OK why not. The silent majority might have been quite happy as it was.
This is what it's always difficult to know. Personally, I don't use the green button so it ain't an issue for me, but I know many people do.
This is what it's always difficult to know. Personally, I don't use the green button so it ain't an issue for me, but I know many people do.
Best regards, John
Posted 16/06/2012 - 08:35
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I sometimes find it useful to one press (green) override manual with auto metering while eye to view finder. On top would be fiddly in this case.
I personally find th K5 the most well thought out and ergonomic camera I've ever used.
I personally find th K5 the most well thought out and ergonomic camera I've ever used.
Posted 16/06/2012 - 10:30
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What's the green button for?
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Posted 16/06/2012 - 11:37
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walkeja wrote:
What's the green button for?
Pretty well anything you want it to be. It won't guarantee good photography though
What's the green button for?
Posted 16/06/2012 - 11:54
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wvbarnes wrote:
Now then, now then.
walkeja wrote:
What's the green button for?
Pretty well anything you want it to be. It won't guarantee good photography though What's the green button for?
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Posted 16/06/2012 - 12:23
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walkeja wrote:
What's the green button for?
***What's the green button for?
To customise for one function, the function that u want without going through the menu system time and time again.
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Posted 16/06/2012 - 13:36
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I probably press the green button more than the shutter...
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Digital:
Pentax K5- Vivitar 19mm 3.8; FA35mm f2; D-Xenon 100mm macro f2.8; DA50-200mm WR...
Flash:
Yongnuo YN-560; Vivitar 285HV; Cactus V4 triggers...
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Pentax-MX & M50mm f1.4; Spottie & 55mm f1.8; MG & M40mm 2.8...
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Digital:
Pentax K5- Vivitar 19mm 3.8; FA35mm f2; D-Xenon 100mm macro f2.8; DA50-200mm WR...
Flash:
Yongnuo YN-560; Vivitar 285HV; Cactus V4 triggers...
Film:
Pentax-MX & M50mm f1.4; Spottie & 55mm f1.8; MG & M40mm 2.8...
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Posted 16/06/2012 - 15:59
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To make space for the other buttons
I had to get used to that new location of the green button as well; for normal use I prefer the layout on the top as it's on the K5, but for use of M lenses I prefer the the K10D's layout.
I had to get used to that new location of the green button as well; for normal use I prefer the layout on the top as it's on the K5, but for use of M lenses I prefer the the K10D's layout.
Pentax K10D + Vivitar 55/2.8 macro + Super Takumar 55/1.8 + SuperMultiCoated Takumar 85/1.8 + SuperMultiCoated Takumar 135/3.5 + SuperMultiCoated Takumar 200/4 + Super Takumar 300/4
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Pentax K100D + DA18-55ALII + DA55-300
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Posted 26/06/2012 - 15:00
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For me the two buttons near the shutter release , the EV and the Iso buttons are in an ideal location. I use them a lot. Very handy.
The green button however, i have never used yet. Two reasons:
First, it is not very prominent and not easy to find, when looking trough the viewfinder
and second, it doesn't do anything anyway, so why push it?
Horst
The green button however, i have never used yet. Two reasons:
First, it is not very prominent and not easy to find, when looking trough the viewfinder
and second, it doesn't do anything anyway, so why push it?
Horst
Posted 26/06/2012 - 16:55
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Horst wrote:
For me the two buttons near the shutter release , the EV and the Iso buttons are in an ideal location. I use them a lot. Very handy.
The green button however, i have never used yet. Two reasons:
First, it is not very prominent and not easy to find, when looking trough the viewfinder
and second, it doesn't do anything anyway, so why push it?
Horst
I presume that you dont use manual lenses at any time, if you do, the Green button is most usefull.For me the two buttons near the shutter release , the EV and the Iso buttons are in an ideal location. I use them a lot. Very handy.
The green button however, i have never used yet. Two reasons:
First, it is not very prominent and not easy to find, when looking trough the viewfinder
and second, it doesn't do anything anyway, so why push it?
Horst
Dave.
Auto110,MZ-30, K5, loads of Black Tubes with Glass in.
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