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Comment by JAK posted on K5-ii firmware update - worth it? at 30/12/2013 - 13:51
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they weren't moving
How often is that the case. Eyesores!they weren't moving
Comment by JAK posted on Watching the sun set in the East at 28/12/2013 - 23:19
Conqueror wrote:
Any input welcome...... I can't carry this lot.
Well I think many of us face similar dilemmas but it is something only ourselves can sort out. Just bear in mind that you don't have to carry everything for every photographic expedition. If you're going to the cliffs to take some bird photos then you'd take the longest telephoto and maybe a wide angle for some scenic shots. For night time you probably wouldn't bother with the long zoom, just take a couple of fast lenses (even with the newer body.) If you're looking to do some macro the 100mm is likely to be preferable; so really, how can anyone advise you? You just need to do a bit of planning each time or get a Q so you can carry the lot!Any input welcome...... I can't carry this lot.
Comment by JAK posted on thinking of consolidating this lot somehow at 28/12/2013 - 23:15
tomh1982 wrote:
Merry Christmas Everyone!
I'm considering upgrading from my K5 to a K3 In the near future & wondered if any members had views on it being a worthy upgrade from the K5. I've always been happy with my K5 but feel if clearer sharper images are possibly with the K3 I'd be eager to get one. On paper it looks like a great bit of kit.
I only really shoot landscapes so bear that in mind & have thought about going full frame but that's a bit out of reach for me so would love to hear people's thoughts on this. If anyone has owned both I'd be keen to know about your experiences.
The lenses I use are the Sigma 10-20 f4-5.6, Pentax 17-70 f4 & Tamron 70-200 f2.8
Thanks Tom
Not sure why your lens line-up is being criticized as being unsuitable for a K-3!Merry Christmas Everyone!
I'm considering upgrading from my K5 to a K3 In the near future & wondered if any members had views on it being a worthy upgrade from the K5. I've always been happy with my K5 but feel if clearer sharper images are possibly with the K3 I'd be eager to get one. On paper it looks like a great bit of kit.
I only really shoot landscapes so bear that in mind & have thought about going full frame but that's a bit out of reach for me so would love to hear people's thoughts on this. If anyone has owned both I'd be keen to know about your experiences.
The lenses I use are the Sigma 10-20 f4-5.6, Pentax 17-70 f4 & Tamron 70-200 f2.8
Thanks Tom
The Sigma 10-20 f4-5.6 is a good versatile wide angle lens.
The Pentax 17-70 has been described as the most desirable standard zoom lens in the current Pentax lens line-up.
The Tamron 70-200 f2.8 is said to have excellent optical quality and a very good macro capability.
To be honest you may find other lenses are better in certain circumstances but yours are better in others. The suggestion to switch to primes is fine, but they aren't zooms and some say the zooms perform better for them! It's what you're happy with and can afford. Perhaps buying the most expensive lenses gives some a certain satisfaction, but others swear by old second hand manual lenses purchased for peanuts off ebay. So if you feel the desire then get a K-3 you won't be disappointed. You can always change your lenses in due course in any event but you may not want or need to.
Try this page and see if it helps:
http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/digital/k10d_s.html
It has the download link and instructions.
The main thing is copy the downloaded fwdc162.bin file to the route directory of the SD card, but the text file with the download should give full details.
If not report back if it still doesn't make sense!
The UK site just seems to have the download files but not always the instructions.
http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/digital/k10d_s.html
It has the download link and instructions.
The main thing is copy the downloaded fwdc162.bin file to the route directory of the SD card, but the text file with the download should give full details.
If not report back if it still doesn't make sense!
The UK site just seems to have the download files but not always the instructions.
Comment by JAK posted on Firmware updates! at 24/12/2013 - 13:52
So the battery was the right way up, it was the camera that was upside down?!
Comment by JAK posted on Stuck battery in my new K-5 II at 22/12/2013 - 21:56
So all's well that ends well. That's good.
Comment by JAK posted on Stuck battery in my new K-5 II at 22/12/2013 - 11:40
Pleased Pentax got it sorted out for you OK. So are you using that battery with trimmings or did you have to get a new one?
Comment by JAK posted on Stuck battery in my new K-5 II at 22/12/2013 - 11:14
Comment by JAK posted on Seasonal Greetings at 22/12/2013 - 01:28
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My main thing I am a bit disappointed with is the position of the back button focus. On the K30 it fell just to the left of your thumb and was natural to find without moving your hand on the grip. On the K3 it is higher to the right and recessed meaning I can't reach it without letting go of the grip to some extent to reach it. Anyone else found this or is it the same on the K5 and I will get used to it?
Actually the K-m has its AF button in a similar place, so for me (still have a K-m) it is in an already familiar position almost! I tend to press the AE-L button which is even closer to the old K-m AF position! My main thing I am a bit disappointed with is the position of the back button focus. On the K30 it fell just to the left of your thumb and was natural to find without moving your hand on the grip. On the K3 it is higher to the right and recessed meaning I can't reach it without letting go of the grip to some extent to reach it. Anyone else found this or is it the same on the K5 and I will get used to it?
The back of the K-m:
Compared to the K-3:
Comment by JAK posted on K3 - initial impressions at 21/12/2013 - 15:28
Changes to V1.06
Corrected – Unstable performance may rarely occur in firmware version 1.05.
Improved stability for general performance
*Contents of [Version 1.05] and earlier version will be also updated.
Changes to V1.05
Correspond to the AF assist light function by white LED light for auto flash unit [AF360FGZII] and [AF540FGZII].
Optimized contrast AF when using HD PENTAX-DA Limited series lenses
Improved stability for general performance
Changes to V1.04
Corrected – Switch operation may not rarely work during displaying Status screen in firmware version 1.03.
Improved stability for general performance.
Changes to V1.03
Improved the accuracy of exposure when using AA batteries.
Improved stability for general performance.
Changes to V1.02
Optimized contrast AF when using [HD PENTAX-DA 560mmF5.6ED AW] lens.
Improved stability for general performance.
Changes to V1.01
Enabled contrast adjustment on Monitor.
(Added [contrast ]on [LCD setting ]menu)
Improved stability for general performance.