Live View
Posted 13/10/2012 - 21:31 - Helpful Comment
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Hi.Yes live view is a big help. Best when using a tripod maybe but live view lets you zoom in so you can tweak the focus and get it spot on.
Posted 13/10/2012 - 21:52 - Helpful Comment
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On the K-r tripod mounted manual focus is easier, have not tried handheld, never been able (sussed out how) to zoom in the live view though.
Pint o' rough & a game o' darts anyone
Posted 13/10/2012 - 21:57 - Helpful Comment
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Live View is a real boon for manual focussing. To zoom in you simply press the 'Info' button; each time you press it the image zooms in and you can then use the direction buttons to move to different parts of the image.
Regards
David
Regards
David
Posted 13/10/2012 - 22:18
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Thanks folks.
Any one have any thoughts on a magnifier?
Any one have any thoughts on a magnifier?
Posted 13/10/2012 - 22:53
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Nice one thanks must've pressed every other button on the back
Pint o' rough & a game o' darts anyone
Posted 19/10/2012 - 13:25
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Any thoughts on the use of an eyepiece magnifier?
Many thanks.
Mac
Many thanks.
Mac
Posted 19/10/2012 - 13:35 - Helpful Comment
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I bought a KPS 1.35x magnifier from Algi recently. It definitely does help with manual focusing but it's not a panacea - I still found my eyes streaming as I struggled to focus my 135/2.5 at f2.5. I feel the screen just does not quite show how narrow the DOF really is. However once I fitted the magnifier, I was convinced I wouldn't want to take it off again!
There's a big following for Canon EE-S type focussing screens over on the US forum - worth a google. But not sure if you can replace the standard screen in a Kr?
Liveview is an option, but Pentax DSLRs are a bit klunky in terms of how you access the zoomed-in view - you have to keep pressing the 'info' button and unfortunately the image gets progressively blockier the further you zoom in.
On a Sony NEX you press one button which zooms to a 7x magnified view, and it's a decently clear view. You also have the benefit of focus peaking.
There's a big following for Canon EE-S type focussing screens over on the US forum - worth a google. But not sure if you can replace the standard screen in a Kr?
Liveview is an option, but Pentax DSLRs are a bit klunky in terms of how you access the zoomed-in view - you have to keep pressing the 'info' button and unfortunately the image gets progressively blockier the further you zoom in.
On a Sony NEX you press one button which zooms to a 7x magnified view, and it's a decently clear view. You also have the benefit of focus peaking.
Posted 19/10/2012 - 16:13 - Helpful Comment
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You would be better with LV magnified to focus manually.
The size of the viewfinder is important and I would imagine
it to be quite small on a K-r. A magnifier would help, but
it would still be small, better to trade in for a bigger
viewfinder such as the K-30 or K-5.... see this review
about how important a large viewfinder is..... link
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The size of the viewfinder is important and I would imagine
it to be quite small on a K-r. A magnifier would help, but
it would still be small, better to trade in for a bigger
viewfinder such as the K-30 or K-5.... see this review
about how important a large viewfinder is..... link
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Half Man... Half Pentax ... Half Cucumber
Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
Posted 19/10/2012 - 21:14 - Helpful Comment
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I don't like using the live view, can't get on with it at all.
When my k-r was working I had a Pentax O-ME53 magnifying eye cup fitted permanently to it, but I do a lot of macro work and mainly use manual focus for everything.
I think it protruded out a bit further from the camera than the normal eye cup so might be helpful if you wear glasses.
When my k-r was working I had a Pentax O-ME53 magnifying eye cup fitted permanently to it, but I do a lot of macro work and mainly use manual focus for everything.
I think it protruded out a bit further from the camera than the normal eye cup so might be helpful if you wear glasses.
Posted 20/10/2012 - 00:32 - Helpful Comment
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I use manaul focussing and using live view for prob 98 % of my pics where the subject matter doesn't move.
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Mike
Pentax K5 / Pentax K5 11/ Pentax K200D / Canon Rebel T1 i / Canon 650D / Pentax MX-1 / Fuji XF1 /Fuji X 10 / Canon EOS-M / Canon G10/ Pentax Mz-7 x 2
Mike
Pentax K5 / Pentax K5 11/ Pentax K200D / Canon Rebel T1 i / Canon 650D / Pentax MX-1 / Fuji XF1 /Fuji X 10 / Canon EOS-M / Canon G10/ Pentax Mz-7 x 2
Posted 20/10/2012 - 14:07
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I use live for macro shots and still life on my K5 but i find it uses more battery power.
Derek
Derek
Posted 20/10/2012 - 15:58
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Thanks all.
I think my problem stems from an unwillingness to cart a tripod about, although I have two and a monopod...
Must try harder!
Mac
I think my problem stems from an unwillingness to cart a tripod about, although I have two and a monopod...
Must try harder!
Mac
Posted 20/10/2012 - 17:54
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why PM ? Why not let all know of a useful technique ?
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Mike
Pentax K5 / Pentax K5 11/ Pentax K200D / Canon Rebel T1 i / Canon 650D / Pentax MX-1 / Fuji XF1 /Fuji X 10 / Canon EOS-M / Canon G10/ Pentax Mz-7 x 2
Mike
Pentax K5 / Pentax K5 11/ Pentax K200D / Canon Rebel T1 i / Canon 650D / Pentax MX-1 / Fuji XF1 /Fuji X 10 / Canon EOS-M / Canon G10/ Pentax Mz-7 x 2
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I use a K-r and my varifocals really do hinder manual focus.
Is live view an option or would a focus magnifier help?
Many thanks.
Mac
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