Dodge69

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Autofocus with the K5mk1 is something that really annoys me, I've seen the DigitalRev video, read Cabstar's experiences so I hope and pray Pentax have it sorted. If I could I would blow the dosh for better autofocus alone. I don't see why in this day and age I should be focusing manually so much. (My other halfs little Sony P&S is faster & more confident for god's sake).

My question would be, for myself & out of respect for the OP general query, is this really a good time buy?

New models right now? Price affects? No Photokina this year, could the K5mk2 successor be out anytime or still Septemberish etc etc etc

Comment by Dodge69 posted on K5IIs, how good then? at 14/06/2013 - 00:47

Dodge69
All these new cameras, advertising emails hitting my inbox, specs trouncing the competition - not sure this is why I'm with Pentax?

Frankly, I don't care for it.


Comment by Dodge69 posted on K-50 anyone? at 13/06/2013 - 10:30

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Funny, but a couple of edits and hey presto...

MikeyJay wrote:
Is it me...or is the whole Full Frame movement a crock eh? Have you SEEN the prices people want for stuff on E bay, they charge inflated prices by sticking 'Full Frame camera' in front of the item for sale.

Funny. When all I could afford was Russian gear, I had no end of people telling me how naff it was.

NOW....

£2670.00 for a Sony RX1! Are you serious?

Well, apparently they are!

Look. ANY photographer worth their salt can use very basic equipment and STILL get results. If you can't do that, then you ain't a photographer are you? Just an equipment junkie. Your equipment, whether it be humble or cutting edge, allows you to translate your personal vision into a final image. Yes, I do use decent DSLR's. And yes, I will admit, I find PENTAX equipment to be robust, user friendly, and more than a match for their conunterparts.

Funnily enough, I found Zenits to be decent cameras. It's not the gear; it's the chap (or chapette) behind it.

Comment by Dodge69 posted on Lomography......Oh Dear at 10/06/2013 - 17:26

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Shutter in the viewfinder would be nice addition to the next model.......

Comment by Dodge69 posted on Viewfinder Cover in in backlighting? at 08/06/2013 - 00:32

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Interesting to see they've reverted the styling, specs don't look too ground breaking, but hopefully this is the start of a few more releases. In the mean time, think I've found me a signature...

Comment by Dodge69 posted on K-50 anyone? at 05/06/2013 - 23:27

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Smeggypants wrote:

This one is by far the best version for me.
Agreed.

It's all good practice of course, but I think simonkit made the most pertinent point, if the light wasn't there, you can only polish a t**d to a point.

Comment by Dodge69 posted on Another Landscape for critique at 05/06/2013 - 10:20

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Bizarre. I think my K5 is up around 25k actuation's & neither the card or battery door has ever had a 'tendency' open. Maybe the reviewer has strange 'test' copy, or was just trying to think of something to write... or was just an idiot.

Maybe the card door would open if you were wearing gel grip gloves like a golfer or warehouse operative?? Bizarre.

Comment by Dodge69 posted on DPR review of II and IIs at 04/06/2013 - 10:28

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Yet again a complaint about no dedicated movie button? In fact seems to the only major complaint. Movie mode is ON THE DIAL! How sensible is that! Even better than a button which you could hit accidentally me thinks!

Comment by Dodge69 posted on DPR review of II and IIs at 04/06/2013 - 09:05

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I think it's a nice little composition and would have fired off a shot as well. A bit bored tonite so had a go too, if its any help...

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Comment by Dodge69 posted on Comments Please at 03/06/2013 - 00:10

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Pentax FF bokeh test, MX, Kodak BW400CN & the utilitarian F50 1.4

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Comment by Dodge69 posted on It Has A Bokeh.... at 31/05/2013 - 11:35

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