When I run PK_Tether for the first time, I get a message 'Configuration file not found. Default configuration will be used.' When the program opens, everything is greyed out. Anyone have any ideas what settings need to be saved in the configuration file to get it to work with the K-5? BTW I'm running the latest PK_Tether, version 7.

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David

I've found a link to PK_Tether which includes an option to enable Debug Mode. It seems that the route available via a Modset file on older bodies doesn't work on the K-5 as they have made the software more secure against 'hacking' (not that the debug menu is hacking because it's designed into the software).

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David

Hi Algi, thanks for this suggestion, very helpful. I know how to enter Debug Mode on the K-x, but how is it done on the K-5? Is the same modset file that is used for all cameras?

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David

I would welcome some advice from the knowledgeable members regarding some AF questions on the K-5.

Today, I've done a Wedding Shoot with Shaun Wilson and to ensure everything was ship-shape prior to this, I systematically calibrated the AF on all my lenses yesterday, both on the K-5 and the K-5IIs. Whilst carrying out this task I was a bit perturbed to discover that the K-5 Mk1 was way off in terms of the AF and needed a minimum of +8, with +10 required on most of my lenses. Some probably need more than +10, but this is as far as the AF Fine Adjustment goes. In contrast, the IIs needed very little adjustment and was consistently excellent in its AF performance on all my AF lenses. My questions are:

1. Can the K-5 be calibrated correctly, either by myself or a repairer so that it does not require +10 Fine AF Adjustment?

2. Once calibrated, would the AF stay at the calibrated level or can it drift off again?

3. Would such calibration be covered under the 2 year warranty (camera bought from SRS 1 year ago), if +10 adjustment is not sufficient to correctly calibrate my lenses?

My observations from the calibration seem to be borne out in 'real world' use, where I always turn to my IIs first, not necessarily because of the improved sensor sharpness, but because of the more accurate focussing. The IIs consistently produces excellent results. Also, I find the IIs much easier to focus accurately with manual focus lenses; is this the same reason that the AF is not accurate perhaps?

BTW, my questions don't relate to the improvements in AF on the K-5II, they are about a problem with my K-5 which consistently requires a fine AF adjustment of +10; similar issues exist with all my AF lenses, so this is an issue with my particular K-5 body.

Many thanks in anticipation of some good advice.

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David

Thanks for the info John, I've never felt like removing the rubber surround, it's easier to make a blanking piece that slips under the rubber so no need to take it off.

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David

Sadly, I have to sell my treasured DA 16-45 which has served me well and has featured in almost all the Gallery images I've posted over the past year or so. I have bought a DA 17-70, so cannot justify keeping both lenses and the 16-45 has to go due to the shorter focal range. The lens is in excellent used condition, no marks on the glass or body, no dust, no mechanical issues. The lens hood has some scratching and has the slide-out section (for adjusting filters) missing. I have filled this in with some card covered in black tape; this does the job perfectly but can't be taken in and out. It's never been an issue for me.










The price is £140 plus RMSD, no negotiation on this one I'm afraid as it's worth every penny of the amount being asked.

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David

It looks to me that the Capture One 7 Express is applying additional contrast? I do agree that the first ones look better, but can the same results be achieved by using the Clarity slider in ACR and adding additional contrast in Photoshop?

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David

The normal standard Alan, i.e. 'High'.

Brian, check out Alan's images with the 150-500; they are equally impressive as those with the DA*300, so no need for you to panic!

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David

I do like these, although I think the HDR effect is close to being overdone... just a personal preference.

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David

I've tried this many times both ways John and from the experiences I've had it works better the way I've suggested. It's far less fiddly and means you can use your normal camera body.

Horses for courses, this is just the way I prefer it, there is no right or wrong way. I appreciate these adaptors are designed to be used with the spring clips but I just cannot get on with them this way and find it very annoying that I can't simply mount and dismount them on my preferred DSLR.

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David