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I'd like a d-slr that can allow me to place my watermark (ie transparent background, gif) into a folder on my memory card and then have an easy to use function in the menu system that will apply the watermark to my images on export... perhaps as part of the "RAW processing in camera" function.
Comment by Don posted on The ideal DSLR at 26/06/2011 - 14:58
mujirushi wrote:
I have been trying to use 'Catch in Focus' feature on my K-5, however can't seem to get it working...
Mind letting me know how you get it working?
you need a manual focus lens. if you use an "AF" lens you need to tape over the electrical contacts with scotch tape. you then set the focus manually, set the camera body to AF and press the shutter or lock your cable release open and when the subject is in focus, the shutter will fire... but the shutter will not fire UNTIL something is confirmed to be in focus by the camera.I have been trying to use 'Catch in Focus' feature on my K-5, however can't seem to get it working...
Mind letting me know how you get it working?
Comment by Don posted on Catch in focus- wow! at 26/06/2011 - 14:07
I use catch in focus all the time... here is a trick to try (only for those with a cable release):
set your camera up in front of your fish tank or a nice setting you'd like to photo your cat.... set it all up, lock your cable release so the camera will fire when the subject is in the frame, then use a laser to lead your subject into the frame... (yes fish will chase a laser just like your cat..).
set your camera up in front of your fish tank or a nice setting you'd like to photo your cat.... set it all up, lock your cable release so the camera will fire when the subject is in the frame, then use a laser to lead your subject into the frame... (yes fish will chase a laser just like your cat..).
Comment by Don posted on Catch in focus- wow! at 26/06/2011 - 13:18
I think Frogfish's photos illustrate exactly what I was saying about a bridge camera being a fine substitute for the huge expensive supertelephoto lens in a travelling d-slr shooters bag..... especially if your vacation has you out on safari/tours during the daytime.
almost any cheap/inexpensive, massive range zoom (bigma for eg) or supertelephoto user is gonna find out these bridge cams can hold thier own quite well.
almost any cheap/inexpensive, massive range zoom (bigma for eg) or supertelephoto user is gonna find out these bridge cams can hold thier own quite well.
Comment by Don posted on Bridge Cameras at 26/06/2011 - 12:46
m42geo wrote:
Look at how small the FUJI X100 is. I have one and it fits in my pocket. I wish the X100 has a fix 24mm lens which I wish I can change to something a little longer sometimes.
So if pentax Q with APSC sensor match with Pentax pencake sytle lens would be wonderful.
Thanks
I'm hoping the aps-c version from Pentax is truly a d-slr rival in terms of image quality..... simply the best evil class camera ever.... who care if it is thicker to accomadate the k-mount? and a new line of leaf shutter lenses with built in nd filters would be a sweet bonus as well. A no compromise, no excuse Evil cam with optional evf that any pro shooting with a k5 would love to have tucked in his camera bag as a spare/second body that happens to have true video capabilities...Pentaxophile wrote:
But then it would not actually be small, it would end up another me-too NEX-sized beast. (And they are rumoured to be announcing just such a camera later this year).
But if you want something like that, you can just get an NEX and a k-mount adapter.
Pentax has a range of pancake lens, it will not end up like the NEX.But then it would not actually be small, it would end up another me-too NEX-sized beast. (And they are rumoured to be announcing just such a camera later this year).
But if you want something like that, you can just get an NEX and a k-mount adapter.
Look at how small the FUJI X100 is. I have one and it fits in my pocket. I wish the X100 has a fix 24mm lens which I wish I can change to something a little longer sometimes.
So if pentax Q with APSC sensor match with Pentax pencake sytle lens would be wonderful.
Thanks
Comment by Don posted on Pentax launch the Q at 26/06/2011 - 12:30
johnriley wrote:
In view of the video capability there may be some potential there for those who shoot video.
Usually us dyslexics never get our prayers answered, but I swear to DOG if Pentax makes one of these lenses in a k-mount, I will buy it for video shooting.Quote:
And the advantage of that is?
The same advantage that there was to the Auto 110 having interchangeable lenses, or a modern DSLR having interchangeable lenses. Versatility. The ability to stretch ones repertoire. The ability to tackle subjects that a copactr camera has not been able to do before.And the advantage of that is?
In view of the video capability there may be some potential there for those who shoot video.
Comment by Don posted on Pentax launch the Q at 25/06/2011 - 22:57
Hyram wrote:
I use a bridge camera probably 95% of the time for work, because of the versatility of that huge zoom range in one fairly small body that just cannot be found anywhere else.
They definitely fill a gap - hence the name.
casio makes a speed demon bridge camera...I use a bridge camera probably 95% of the time for work, because of the versatility of that huge zoom range in one fairly small body that just cannot be found anywhere else.
They definitely fill a gap - hence the name.
as for bridge cameras, If you're going on vacation and need a telephoto, and you know you will be using it primarily for bright light situations, a good bridge camera will serve a lot of people better than buying a cheap or lower quality telephoto lens for your d-slr. smaller, lighter as well....
Comment by Don posted on Bridge Cameras at 25/06/2011 - 21:47
Pentaxophile wrote:
Are you really saying that gadget loving consumers wouldn't love this sort of camera? I think it'll be massive.
Robots... machine vision... massive possibilities there.Don wrote:
this will find it's way into surveillance and radar cameras first before it makes it's way into consumer cameras.
the point and shoot crowd won't wanna pay more for a camera with this, and the d-slr crowd won't need it as long as they got lenses for thier existing system. But law enforcement and military and gubments would surely like the idea og snapping a shot of a crowd and being able to focus in on one individual or group...
Surely they can do that already? Doubt they're interested in aesthetic differential focus effects! Seeing from slightly different angles in partial 3d might interest them though.this will find it's way into surveillance and radar cameras first before it makes it's way into consumer cameras.
the point and shoot crowd won't wanna pay more for a camera with this, and the d-slr crowd won't need it as long as they got lenses for thier existing system. But law enforcement and military and gubments would surely like the idea og snapping a shot of a crowd and being able to focus in on one individual or group...
Are you really saying that gadget loving consumers wouldn't love this sort of camera? I think it'll be massive.
Comment by Don posted on Focus after you take the shot at 25/06/2011 - 19:52
dougf8 wrote:
the Q does for all intents and purposes appear to be similar to the g12, but with an interchangeable lens....Don wrote:
Don are you saying the Q will have all these features?wvbarnes wrote:
Having gone through point and shoot, to a Minolta A200 and a Canon G9 before ending up with Pentax DSLRs I'd say all had mertis but none match a modern and compact DSLR.
If Pentax did an equivalent of the Canon G series I'd consider it but the tiny sensor high zoom models that are often referred to as 'bridge' have too many shortcomings for me. Lens distortion, poor high ISO performance, vignetting, burn out in highlights spring to mind.
Q (runs and ducks)Having gone through point and shoot, to a Minolta A200 and a Canon G9 before ending up with Pentax DSLRs I'd say all had mertis but none match a modern and compact DSLR.
If Pentax did an equivalent of the Canon G series I'd consider it but the tiny sensor high zoom models that are often referred to as 'bridge' have too many shortcomings for me. Lens distortion, poor high ISO performance, vignetting, burn out in highlights spring to mind.
Comment by Don posted on Bridge Cameras at 25/06/2011 - 18:32
just set it on the hotshoe, check for level then empty it before putting it away.