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As to whether its worth getting one really only you can decide that. If you want a full frame digital Pentax its Hobson's choice so far. At the end of the day it depends on what you want to use it for. If you've used film SLRs and hanker for a digital equivalent I'm surprised you haven't got one already. If you're happy with APS-C then replace the one you've dipped while they're still around or get a KP. Is it an insurance replacement? If so you may have to get one the same.
Comment by JAK posted on K1 or K3ii at 06/04/2017 - 20:47
cedricd wrote:
but can`t find anything about the K1.
Where have you looked?but can`t find anything about the K1.
Comment by JAK posted on K1 or K3ii at 06/04/2017 - 20:40
sebas77 wrote:
Are you using centre point focussing directed on the eyes? If not the camera doesn't know the point of focus you're after. Of course it could be something's moved too.pgweber wrote:
Why was the focus "failing"?
even if the model wasn't moving, some times the eyes weren't in focus. I also found out that some times the eyelids are in focus and the eyes are not . I don't shoot with aperture lower than 2.0Why was the focus "failing"?
Comment by JAK posted on Cheap lenses for portraits at 06/04/2017 - 19:58
sebas77 wrote:
How does it perform on the K1 compared to the 77 limited? How good is the autofocus?
A quick Google search put this at the top of the list:How does it perform on the K1 compared to the 77 limited? How good is the autofocus?
DA 70mm vs FA 77mm Limited
Albeit tested on APS-C, there is a FF recommendation.
My own view is much the same as that, they are both fine! The 70mm is a smaller lens with a smaller max aperture, the 77 is larger and faster. That's the main difference. Vignetting isn't really a major issue. Get both!!
Comment by JAK posted on FS: Pentax DA 70mm Limited at 06/04/2017 - 10:44
Perhaps it's so that they can have a £950 off bargain offer over Easter and still comply with the trade descriptions act! I expect they're getting the TV commercial ready right now.
Comment by JAK posted on Photoshop Elements 15 & Premiere Elements 15 Bundle for £64.66 at 04/04/2017 - 17:41
The Lens baby Composer Pro II a tilt-shift lens rather than a standard shift lens like the Pentax 28mm F3.5 Shift, the Pentax one doesn't do tilt at all. With a tilt lens like the Lens Baby you can play around with focus areas, with the shift lens you can straighten out the verticals in camera on tall buildings or take two 'shifted' shots to combine to give a panorama or even a 3D composite. So really they're quite different so do you require tilt shift or standard shift? You didn't mention requiring tilt in your post so it may not be your best option, it really depends on your intended purpose for it.
Comment by JAK posted on Shift Lenses at 04/04/2017 - 17:31
You could always get Elements 14 from PC World. Its only a penny short of £1000 ! link
How can that be??
How can that be??
Comment by JAK posted on Photoshop Elements 15 & Premiere Elements 15 Bundle for £64.66 at 04/04/2017 - 12:14
tyronet2000 wrote:
My question why does the pentax server drop the connection so often, ie go to the 2nd page of a thread then try to go back to the first and I get the serching for connection symbol going round and round. It is often quicker to come out of the pentaxuser page and log in again.
Never, ever, experienced that with PU. Sounds like a problem with the connection at your end or with your ISP. Is that via a landline or mobile?My question why does the pentax server drop the connection so often, ie go to the 2nd page of a thread then try to go back to the first and I get the serching for connection symbol going round and round. It is often quicker to come out of the pentaxuser page and log in again.
Comment by JAK posted on Do you have a question for the Pentax team of experts? at 04/04/2017 - 11:52
redbusa99 wrote:
the one thing with the Sigma is you can switch it to MF for use with "Catch in Focus", quite often useful in macro shooting. this is not possible with the Pentax 100mm lens as far as i know.
You can switch to manual focus with any lens by setting the AF/MF switch appropriately on the camera body.the one thing with the Sigma is you can switch it to MF for use with "Catch in Focus", quite often useful in macro shooting. this is not possible with the Pentax 100mm lens as far as i know.
How, though, with catch in focus in play can you guarantee it will catch in on the intended point of focus? Surely it could fire off as soon as anything is in focus?
Comment by JAK posted on Garden Macros at 04/04/2017 - 11:48
Well done. I like the chap you've caught in the window, the 'old gent' straight out of the Railway Children!
Comment by JAK posted on Watercress Line at 02/04/2017 - 17:56
