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Comment by JohnX posted on cable release at 16/12/2012 - 12:35
Make and model number of your new monitor is...?
Comment by JohnX posted on New LED monitor at 02/12/2012 - 17:23
paulr5604 wrote:
...the Lens will be going up for sale just need to decide where I'm going to advertise it and get some better quality pictures of it.
I'd suggest trying here and other 'tog fora first, that way you'll avoid fee's. If it doesn't go in a reasonable time, then ebay or gumtree?...the Lens will be going up for sale just need to decide where I'm going to advertise it and get some better quality pictures of it.
Comment by JohnX posted on Help with value of a lens at 29/11/2012 - 14:06
LennyBloke wrote:
It all depends on who wants what you've got at that particular time
...or where you advertise it?It all depends on who wants what you've got at that particular time
Comment by JohnX posted on Help with value of a lens at 28/11/2012 - 11:34
delgret wrote:
Thank you all for the helpful responses, particularly from JohnX. As said it does not have shutter or aperture priority modes. In fact what it does have is a poor attempt at manual control and is utterly useless. I am very disappointed with Pentax. If they are going to put buttons on a camera then at least make them useful. By the time you've mucked about with these the shot is long gone. It just pays lip service to manual operation. On another point; the little cord provided to secure the lens cap to the strap when threaded to the cap prevents it from seating properly in the lens.
I understand your frustration, but Pentax are not alone when it comes to the design and functionality of bridge cameras, which are really no more than super point&shoot cameras, but with extended zoom, etc. At it's price, the X-5 is a good camera, but clearly not for you Thank you all for the helpful responses, particularly from JohnX. As said it does not have shutter or aperture priority modes. In fact what it does have is a poor attempt at manual control and is utterly useless. I am very disappointed with Pentax. If they are going to put buttons on a camera then at least make them useful. By the time you've mucked about with these the shot is long gone. It just pays lip service to manual operation. On another point; the little cord provided to secure the lens cap to the strap when threaded to the cap prevents it from seating properly in the lens.
Can I suggest that you don't abandon Pentax quite yet, but take a look at the K-30? It'll offer you much more versatility and control and I suspect will be better suited to your requirements, ability and enthusiasm? Yes, it'll cost you more money, but at the moment it's around at very good prices for it's specification and there's an enormous number of lenses that'll work with it, some costing just a few £'s.
I get the impression from the manual that you set both shutter and aperture manually, switching between the two using the +/- button and then using the rear e-dial to step through the actual settings.
It does not appear to be the case that you set one parameter and the camera automatically sets the other, rather the camera will alert you if the exposure is 'out' and then leave you to adjust shutter or aperture until the exposure is correct or whatever, ie if you want under or over exposure.
What you describe are aperture priority and shutter priority modes, and you don't have them with the X-5.
If the camera is new and the retailer led you to believe that the camera did have the modes you wanted, then I'd suggest take it up with them, hopefully get a full refund and possibly put the extra towards buying a K-30, which is not a bridge camera but is a very highly regarded DSLR.
It does not appear to be the case that you set one parameter and the camera automatically sets the other, rather the camera will alert you if the exposure is 'out' and then leave you to adjust shutter or aperture until the exposure is correct or whatever, ie if you want under or over exposure.
What you describe are aperture priority and shutter priority modes, and you don't have them with the X-5.
If the camera is new and the retailer led you to believe that the camera did have the modes you wanted, then I'd suggest take it up with them, hopefully get a full refund and possibly put the extra towards buying a K-30, which is not a bridge camera but is a very highly regarded DSLR.
The 16-45 was always considered to be the natural progression from the kit lens, and is highly regarded.
I had a 16-45, and it was a great lens, but can't compare never having used my kit lens I saw a new 17-70 at a price I couldn't ignore, so sold the 16-45.
Might be lucky here on the Forum getting a good used one, as they're not available new as far as I know (unless there's some old stock around).
I had a 16-45, and it was a great lens, but can't compare never having used my kit lens I saw a new 17-70 at a price I couldn't ignore, so sold the 16-45.
Might be lucky here on the Forum getting a good used one, as they're not available new as far as I know (unless there's some old stock around).
Comment by JohnX posted on Lens for K 30 at 26/11/2012 - 15:37
Other two zooms?
One other thing to consider is how the lenses render colour.
I don't have anything but Pentax lenses, but I understand that the lens coating and optics can affect how colour is rendered.
One other thing to consider is how the lenses render colour.
I don't have anything but Pentax lenses, but I understand that the lens coating and optics can affect how colour is rendered.
Comment by JohnX posted on Pentax v Tamron v Sigma 200mm f2.8 at 25/11/2012 - 22:42
dcweather wrote:
I am getting better results now I think. One possible problem I may have had was the DA* 300 was new at the same time. Now I tend to hold the camera body in my right hand and support the lens underneath with my left. Due to increased weight all round and this lens having quick shift I wonder if after getting the focus and then when pressing the shutter I was fractionally turning the focus ring with my left hand. With my other long lens the Sigma 150-500 I always either held the (much better) tripod mount or the lens body but past the focus ring. The K30 grip is also less comfortable for me than the K-r - sticking out much more and not suiting my fairly small hands so well.
I saw (but haven't tried) a recommendation for supporting lenses like the DA*300.I am getting better results now I think. One possible problem I may have had was the DA* 300 was new at the same time. Now I tend to hold the camera body in my right hand and support the lens underneath with my left. Due to increased weight all round and this lens having quick shift I wonder if after getting the focus and then when pressing the shutter I was fractionally turning the focus ring with my left hand. With my other long lens the Sigma 150-500 I always either held the (much better) tripod mount or the lens body but past the focus ring. The K30 grip is also less comfortable for me than the K-r - sticking out much more and not suiting my fairly small hands so well.
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Comment by JohnX posted on K-30 disappointment at 23/11/2012 - 17:00
Smeggypants wrote:
No difference according to the above comparison
I tend to agree. No difference according to the above comparison
K5 vs. K5IIs - different story. IIs is definitely better.
Comment by JohnX posted on DxOMark report on the K-5II. at 22/11/2012 - 19:25
Alan, you'll be able to plug in an electronic release,I think the Pentax code is CS 205, google it and you'll also get equivalent options.
This will allow time lapse, etc, using IR, link, but I don't know how well it works or whether it's the only one in the market.