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Comment by i-Berg posted on Hello From Cullercoats at 10/08/2011 - 09:04
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Comment by i-Berg posted on Hi from Japan at 10/08/2011 - 09:03
Greetings, I run the Pentax DA*50-135 on the K5 also. No problems here with this combination.
Even with your existing lens though, there is some diagnosis needed for you to get to the bottom of this.
Try it on a tripod using 2 second delay / mirror lock-up (SR will automatically switch off when this setting is used), so you can eliminate other factors - is it still happening then?
When hand-held, is your shutter speed sufficient to avoid shake at the focal lengths you use?
It would be useful for you to find out if the lens is focusing to the back or front of your intended target, and by how much.
Then, if there is some AF adjustment required, the K5 can be adjusted for focus correction on a 'per-lens' basis.
If being 'corky' is instead about AF inconsistency, then you'll need to sure about where the lens is focussing - which focussing option have you selected? Try the above tests with AF selection set to Centre rather than Auto, that way you know what the AF is homing in on.
hth
Even with your existing lens though, there is some diagnosis needed for you to get to the bottom of this.
jayvo86 wrote:
Greetings! I just picked up a K-5 for work and absolutely love it. However, I am noticing the focusing can be a bit corky. I'm not sure if it's the Tamron 70-200 f2.8 or the camera itself.
Assuming this is not merely about the length of time the system takes to 'lock on', then read on... Hopefully you won't take this as someone telling you how to suck eggs...Greetings! I just picked up a K-5 for work and absolutely love it. However, I am noticing the focusing can be a bit corky. I'm not sure if it's the Tamron 70-200 f2.8 or the camera itself.
Try it on a tripod using 2 second delay / mirror lock-up (SR will automatically switch off when this setting is used), so you can eliminate other factors - is it still happening then?
When hand-held, is your shutter speed sufficient to avoid shake at the focal lengths you use?
It would be useful for you to find out if the lens is focusing to the back or front of your intended target, and by how much.
Then, if there is some AF adjustment required, the K5 can be adjusted for focus correction on a 'per-lens' basis.
If being 'corky' is instead about AF inconsistency, then you'll need to sure about where the lens is focussing - which focussing option have you selected? Try the above tests with AF selection set to Centre rather than Auto, that way you know what the AF is homing in on.
hth
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Comment by i-Berg posted on What is FN D-Range and what it for??? at 09/08/2011 - 08:35
G'day and welcome. Your images from that part of the world will generate plenty of interest, I'm sure!
Comment by i-Berg posted on Hello from Cannes (France) at 09/08/2011 - 08:35
G'day and welcome.
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Comment by i-Berg posted on pentax camera bag at 08/08/2011 - 09:01
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Comment by i-Berg posted on DA or DAL? at 08/08/2011 - 08:59
G'day and welcome.
They all have 'full auto' modes that will guide you through until you're ready to do more. If you need weatherproofing, the K5 is the current one to get. You could try for the now superseded K7, but in terms of complexity, there's little if any difference.
The Kx and Kr are both good cameras (i have a Kx as a 2nd body), but they lack the weatherproofing of the K5.
It may be worthwhile to get your camera from a reputable retailer once you decide.
They all have 'full auto' modes that will guide you through until you're ready to do more. If you need weatherproofing, the K5 is the current one to get. You could try for the now superseded K7, but in terms of complexity, there's little if any difference.
The Kx and Kr are both good cameras (i have a Kx as a 2nd body), but they lack the weatherproofing of the K5.
It may be worthwhile to get your camera from a reputable retailer once you decide.
Comment by i-Berg posted on Hello Graham from Norfolk at 07/08/2011 - 08:24
Your shots do an airshow justice. The Twisters are powered by a Jabiru 2200 engine, made in Queensland. The same engine (albeit normally aspirated) goes into some of the Jabiru ultralights, from the same factory.
Comment by i-Berg posted on Sunderland-2 at 06/08/2011 - 12:42
