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Comment by Lee Ash posted on Weekly Competition #2 - Play at 09/07/2007 - 00:42
Hi, I totally agree with the potential of old Pentax lenses... they're all I use! I have a Manual 135mm Prime lens (amongst many others) that I absolutely love. Also you can build a collection of excellent Primes for half the price of one modern auto lens.
Lee
Lee
Comment by Lee Ash posted on Quick Image taken RAW with cheap £20 lens on my K10d at 05/07/2007 - 13:24
Hi... I suspect in a moment someone will be along to tell you that there are some issues with using manual lenses on the K10D.... to do with exposure or something...
I use a K100D with M lenses and apparently it is better for this role than its bigger brother.
Lee
I use a K100D with M lenses and apparently it is better for this role than its bigger brother.
Lee
Comment by Lee Ash posted on Using M42 lens on Pentax K10D at 21/06/2007 - 18:26
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In Manual mode with an 'M' lens.........
The Depth of Field Preview lever you mention, Lee, stops down the lens to get a light reading and displays a "+/-" EV.
The AE-L button* does the same thing except instead of displaying the reading, uses it to set the shutter speed for you. You're still free to vary it manually with the wheel before taking the picture if you wish -- so adding a bit of compensation is easy.
AV mode also works with 'M' lenses when you're happy to use the largest aperture only.
* Normally Auto Exposure Lock - but does other things in Manual mode!
Blimey thats fantastic... I can't imagine why I didn't realise that! I thought I'd read that manual cover to cover. This is the first DSLR I've had and I just think its such a good camera... I've got nothing to compare it to obviously but after using Film SLR's its just the perfect progression for me... especially with the M lenses which I really like using.In Manual mode with an 'M' lens.........
The Depth of Field Preview lever you mention, Lee, stops down the lens to get a light reading and displays a "+/-" EV.
The AE-L button* does the same thing except instead of displaying the reading, uses it to set the shutter speed for you. You're still free to vary it manually with the wheel before taking the picture if you wish -- so adding a bit of compensation is easy.
AV mode also works with 'M' lenses when you're happy to use the largest aperture only.
* Normally Auto Exposure Lock - but does other things in Manual mode!
Thanks for that...Lee
Comment by Lee Ash posted on Pentax A 50mm F1.7 and K100D at 21/06/2007 - 23:27
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But this is not relevant to Craig as he has an A lens
How do you do that then?? I didn't know about that??Lee Ash wrote:
Hi Craig... I have a K100D and use all Pentax M lenses... the trick, as I was so helpfully told on here, is to set the little lever under the shutter button to open and close the aperture (in custom settings). Put the camera on manual and when you pull the lever round you can set the exposure with the wheel at the back and the aperture with the aperture ring on the lens.... just like in the old days
If I've just repeated what someone else has said... sorry I didn't read the whole thread..
Lee
Even easier is to use the AE-L button.Hi Craig... I have a K100D and use all Pentax M lenses... the trick, as I was so helpfully told on here, is to set the little lever under the shutter button to open and close the aperture (in custom settings). Put the camera on manual and when you pull the lever round you can set the exposure with the wheel at the back and the aperture with the aperture ring on the lens.... just like in the old days
If I've just repeated what someone else has said... sorry I didn't read the whole thread..
Lee
But this is not relevant to Craig as he has an A lens
Lee
Comment by Lee Ash posted on Pentax A 50mm F1.7 and K100D at 21/06/2007 - 19:48
Hi Craig... I have a K100D and use all Pentax M lenses... the trick, as I was so helpfully told on here, is to set the little lever under the shutter button to open and close the aperture (in custom settings). Put the camera on manual and when you pull the lever round you can set the exposure with the wheel at the back and the aperture with the aperture ring on the lens.... just like in the old days
If I've just repeated what someone else has said... sorry I didn't read the whole thread..
Lee
If I've just repeated what someone else has said... sorry I didn't read the whole thread..
Lee
Comment by Lee Ash posted on Pentax A 50mm F1.7 and K100D at 21/06/2007 - 18:19
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Thanks Lee
Did a Google... http://www.harpersphoto.co.uk/used.html
They have a 0.5x for 52mm, and a 0.42x for 49mm (under Misc). You'll probably have to ring them to see what the kit is about, but that's a start at least
The dreaded heebay has a number of converters at pretty high prices.
Matt
thanks for that Link Matt... I spent ages looking for one on the Net and came up with nothing Thanks Lee
Did a Google... http://www.harpersphoto.co.uk/used.html
They have a 0.5x for 52mm, and a 0.42x for 49mm (under Misc). You'll probably have to ring them to see what the kit is about, but that's a start at least
The dreaded heebay has a number of converters at pretty high prices.
Matt
cheers Lee
Comment by Lee Ash posted on Wide angle Lens question... at 19/06/2007 - 21:33
Thanks guys... I'll get the attachment for now and save up for the Sigma! My photos tend to be fairly unreal anyway so a slight lack of quality won't notice.. any idea where I can get one?
Matt I love the pics, first one especially.
cheers Lee
Matt I love the pics, first one especially.
cheers Lee
Comment by Lee Ash posted on Wide angle Lens question... at 19/06/2007 - 15:07
Hi guys....
Owing to lack of money I use the old Pentax Manual lenses on my K100D. I figure its the best glass for not much money... but I'm after a wide angle lens and the focal length is longer when you put them on a dig. camera. The lens I really need is a Pentax 10-17 auto but they're nearly £400 which is about £300 more than I've got
So is there a way of getting wide angle cheap? I was looking at Russian Zenitar 16mm manual lenses but I dunno if they're any good, besides that will equate to about 26mm or something. Is there an attachment, you know like the tele converter tubes or something that would give me like 16mm wide?
cheers Lee
Owing to lack of money I use the old Pentax Manual lenses on my K100D. I figure its the best glass for not much money... but I'm after a wide angle lens and the focal length is longer when you put them on a dig. camera. The lens I really need is a Pentax 10-17 auto but they're nearly £400 which is about £300 more than I've got
So is there a way of getting wide angle cheap? I was looking at Russian Zenitar 16mm manual lenses but I dunno if they're any good, besides that will equate to about 26mm or something. Is there an attachment, you know like the tele converter tubes or something that would give me like 16mm wide?
cheers Lee
Comment by Lee Ash posted on Wide angle Lens question... at 19/06/2007 - 10:13
I wasn't thinking of buying one... I love the Pentax brand... The name Samsung just doesn't seem to conjure the same magic somehow does it?
Lee
Lee
Comment by Lee Ash posted on Samsung GX10 at 16/06/2007 - 21:35
Cheers Lee