My k7 comes arrives on Friday - any tips
Posted 13/08/2009 - 11:15
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conexus wrote:
There is a lot of news about the K& - anyone who has had one a few weeks want to give me a few tips and tricks
What are some of the functions that really rocks your boat
Is that a new model already? Is it a replacement for the K-m or K7 by any chance?
There is a lot of news about the K& - anyone who has had one a few weeks want to give me a few tips and tricks
What are some of the functions that really rocks your boat
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K20D, *istD, MZ-S, Super-A, ME Super, MX
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, DA* 300,
DA 50-200, FA 24-90, FA 20-35,
M 400-600, A 50 f1.4, A 28 f2.8, A 70-210, M 35-80, M 50 f1.7
A x2S teleconverter and a few others ...
K20D, *istD, MZ-S, Super-A, ME Super, MX
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, DA* 300,
DA 50-200, FA 24-90, FA 20-35,
M 400-600, A 50 f1.4, A 28 f2.8, A 70-210, M 35-80, M 50 f1.7
A x2S teleconverter and a few others ...
Posted 13/08/2009 - 11:30
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K7 can't type!
Mike Court
K3, K7, 12 Pentax-17 pentax18-250, pentax50-135 2.8, tamron 16 - 70 2.8 18-55, pentaxc 50-200,pentax 50mm1.7,metz flash bowens 500 and studio stuff
K3, K7, 12 Pentax-17 pentax18-250, pentax50-135 2.8, tamron 16 - 70 2.8 18-55, pentaxc 50-200,pentax 50mm1.7,metz flash bowens 500 and studio stuff
Posted 13/08/2009 - 11:50
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Hi Mike, firstly congratulations on the K-7. No real pointers actually, it is very easy to get up to speed with the button layout and handling. I came from a K20D and it only took a short while for me.
You will find metering to be little more biased towards 'spot on' rather than under exposure. You will also probably want to update the firmware to v1.01 if your camera is running version v1.00. This update adds a few fixes and introduces the option to directly select focus points in setup (like the K20D).
Most all have fun, it's a great camera
You will find metering to be little more biased towards 'spot on' rather than under exposure. You will also probably want to update the firmware to v1.01 if your camera is running version v1.00. This update adds a few fixes and introduces the option to directly select focus points in setup (like the K20D).
Most all have fun, it's a great camera
Posted 13/08/2009 - 12:44
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One tip not already mentioned...
ENJOY IT!!!!!!!!!!!
ENJOY IT!!!!!!!!!!!
Getting there! Thanks to you guys
Pentax K3ii, Pentax K10d, Kit lens ( 18-55mm ), 50mm f1.7 lens, Tamron 70-300mm lens, Prinzflex 70-162 manual lens, Various old flashes.
Pentax K3ii, Pentax K10d, Kit lens ( 18-55mm ), 50mm f1.7 lens, Tamron 70-300mm lens, Prinzflex 70-162 manual lens, Various old flashes.
Posted 13/08/2009 - 15:02
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Battery charger is not very fast so put it on to charge ASAP. Then sit down and read the manual while the battery charges.
New things I use are the 'electronic horizon' and I find the focus assist light is good when the light starts to get dim.
As Greytop says upgrade the firmware, and as Father Ted said enoy it.
New things I use are the 'electronic horizon' and I find the focus assist light is good when the light starts to get dim.
As Greytop says upgrade the firmware, and as Father Ted said enoy it.
Good luck
Bob
Pentax user since 1978, Digital since 1997.
Kit includes: K-7, K20D, K10D, *istDS, full set DA* lens, etc
Bob
Pentax user since 1978, Digital since 1997.
Kit includes: K-7, K20D, K10D, *istDS, full set DA* lens, etc
Posted 13/08/2009 - 15:23
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While on the subject of the K7. Does it have the focus adjustment as per the K20?(Not that I've a K20). Also does anyone know yet of an alternative battery make to the Pentax one? (Not the obvious answer AA's)
If and when I buy one I'll want the battery Grip and spare batteries and the Power/Mart ones I use in my K10 work perfectly well and are much cheaper than the Pentax version. CHEERS Vic.
If and when I buy one I'll want the battery Grip and spare batteries and the Power/Mart ones I use in my K10 work perfectly well and are much cheaper than the Pentax version. CHEERS Vic.
Born again biker with lots of Pentax bits. Every day I wake up is a good day. I'm so old I don't even buy green bananas.
Posted 13/08/2009 - 15:37
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Mike: My monitor doesn't work too well since I sprayed it with fly-killer. I've passed you name to my insurance company.
Al
Al
Posted 13/08/2009 - 15:50
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Mike P. What are the letters and numbers? or what do I type in to find them? CHEERS Vic.
Born again biker with lots of Pentax bits. Every day I wake up is a good day. I'm so old I don't even buy green bananas.
Posted 13/08/2009 - 16:05
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Thanks Mike. CHEERS Vic.
Born again biker with lots of Pentax bits. Every day I wake up is a good day. I'm so old I don't even buy green bananas.
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- anyone who has had one a few weeks want to give me a few tips and tricks
What are some of the functions that really rocks your boat
K3, K7, 12 Pentax-17 pentax18-250, pentax50-135 2.8, tamron 16 - 70 2.8 18-55, pentaxc 50-200,pentax 50mm1.7,metz flash bowens 500 and studio stuff