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Comment by beakynet posted on Weekly Competition # 40 "Upside Down" at 10/04/2008 - 00:55
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I've been doing a few shoots at courts recently, capturing naughty people going in and out, and I would say out of all the shots walking towards me 50% are out of focus, 30% are OK, 20% good.
Someting interesting to test would be using a much faster shutter speed. A target moving towards you at f2.8 may be in focus when the camera locke on, once you have fired off a shot at, say, 160th depending on the spead of the object it will have moved out of the zone of sharpness.I've been doing a few shoots at courts recently, capturing naughty people going in and out, and I would say out of all the shots walking towards me 50% are out of focus, 30% are OK, 20% good.
Comment by beakynet posted on 50-135 2.8 SDM at 07/04/2008 - 23:09
I was using my 50-135 to photograph my son throwing snowballs yesterday evening and it performed very well on continious focus and multi shot drive mode.
I have been looking at the continious focusing and it seems very quick, however, I have not tested it against any of my other lenses. The bright 2.8 optic helps and I have heard that focusing is up to 10% faster. I have yet to put the images on the big monitor, but they looked sharp on the LCD.
I have been looking at the continious focusing and it seems very quick, however, I have not tested it against any of my other lenses. The bright 2.8 optic helps and I have heard that focusing is up to 10% faster. I have yet to put the images on the big monitor, but they looked sharp on the LCD.
Comment by beakynet posted on 50-135 2.8 SDM at 07/04/2008 - 09:52
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There have been some quality issues with Pentax flashes! I have a Metx (the 5 and am very happy with it, pound for pound they are cheeper than Pentax.Mongoose wrote:
There are good arguements for favouring Pentax gear, but one thing one should realise is that Metz make flashguns. It's what they do and all they do. They are very good at it. From that point of view, it could be argued that the Metz ought to be a BETTER gun than the Pentax own brand.
That was the reasoning that persuaded me to go with the Metz 58!There are good arguements for favouring Pentax gear, but one thing one should realise is that Metz make flashguns. It's what they do and all they do. They are very good at it. From that point of view, it could be argued that the Metz ought to be a BETTER gun than the Pentax own brand.
Comment by beakynet posted on REALLY SORRY TO ASK THIS AGAIN! at 05/04/2008 - 21:58
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I'd really like to see an end to this '35mm equivalency' stuff, some of us move between formats several times a day and can know which lens is wide and which is telephoto in any given format. Its just patronising.
I agree, since the focal length is an actual measure within the lens from the optical middle (not physical middle) to the film/sensor plane. so in fact all lenses are marked correctly!I'd really like to see an end to this '35mm equivalency' stuff, some of us move between formats several times a day and can know which lens is wide and which is telephoto in any given format. Its just patronising.
Comment by beakynet posted on Designed for Digital or not at 05/04/2008 - 22:03
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Hi all, the K10D battery grip where the thumb grips it feels very slippery, has anybody else felt this and more importantly done anything about it.
Many thanks
Jason
Now you mention it! However, It has never been a problem in use for me and the main grip is with fingers and that part is nice and non-slip.Hi all, the K10D battery grip where the thumb grips it feels very slippery, has anybody else felt this and more importantly done anything about it.
Many thanks
Jason
Comment by beakynet posted on slippery K10D battery grip at 05/04/2008 - 22:42
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If you liked the K10D you will love this camera, Pentax are at last getting things right, well almost.
I think Pentax have been doing a great job for some time, Pentax UK on premoting, now that was a different thing...If you liked the K10D you will love this camera, Pentax are at last getting things right, well almost.
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...exposure seems much more accurate but beware this camera will blow highlights.
This is the nature of digital, it will always have a small dynamic range and thus have a tendency to blow highlights or loose shadod details - slightly under expose to get round this or use HDR!...exposure seems much more accurate but beware this camera will blow highlights.
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Focus accuracy seems much better and the ability to be able to adjust for DA lens is great but needs to be done with care.
Try a DA* lens on the K10D! It is great, fast and spot on.Focus accuracy seems much better and the ability to be able to adjust for DA lens is great but needs to be done with care.
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Is this the first Pentax DSLR that will produce great JPG images straight from the box?
No it is not, the K10D does too! Is this the first Pentax DSLR that will produce great JPG images straight from the box?
Comment by beakynet posted on Pentax K20D experience at 05/04/2008 - 22:50
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Could any body give me any tips of how to keep the k20 from moving around within the bag as it apears to be very loose
You should be able to adjust the position of the internal compatments to prevent this. I have no problem with the K10D in my 100AW, there is a movable piece that keeps the camera and lens in place in the main side pocket.Could any body give me any tips of how to keep the k20 from moving around within the bag as it apears to be very loose
Comment by beakynet posted on suitable case for the K20 at 10/04/2008 - 23:52
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Ny vote also goes to the Lowepro Slingshot 200AW. Just purchased mine last week. The design is just unique, I am impressed and pleased.
I have the Slingshot 100aw and I like it as it forces me to choose which equipment I am going with and restrict what I take. The only problem is it does not fit my new 50to135 lens on the camera! Ny vote also goes to the Lowepro Slingshot 200AW. Just purchased mine last week. The design is just unique, I am impressed and pleased.
It does fit my K10+grip+18to200lens plus metz flash (5 and 50mm 1.4 lens!
great bag, the 200aw is just a bit bigger and I sometimes wonder if I should have got that one instead.
Comment by beakynet posted on suitable case for the K20 at 05/04/2008 - 22:07
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I know of the well known reputation of Angenieux optics. But somehowe I think starting of this auction with this starting bid, is a bit on the......optimistic side.
Martin.
Especially with the lens condition less than good and what appears to be dust spots inside it!I know of the well known reputation of Angenieux optics. But somehowe I think starting of this auction with this starting bid, is a bit on the......optimistic side.
Martin.
Comment by beakynet posted on This seller must be joking,right? at 28/03/2008 - 00:48
