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Comment by moose posted on GREETINGS FROM EAST SUSSEX at 06/05/2011 - 21:09
All thoughts and comments are appreciated. I would stress that I can live with the situation as it is. Being forced to think before you shoot is no bad thing.
Stumbling around on the net one comes across tales of 'cures', fixes and improvements that others have achieved. It wets the appetite, but with so many remedies suggested one wonders if they are 'fools gold' or the real McCoy. I am sure everyone will identify with the desire to have your kit working to it's full capabilities. If what I have is the limitation of my tools, then fair enough, but if it can be sensibly improved i'd like to know more.
Stumbling around on the net one comes across tales of 'cures', fixes and improvements that others have achieved. It wets the appetite, but with so many remedies suggested one wonders if they are 'fools gold' or the real McCoy. I am sure everyone will identify with the desire to have your kit working to it's full capabilities. If what I have is the limitation of my tools, then fair enough, but if it can be sensibly improved i'd like to know more.
Comment by moose posted on Old chestnut:- K10D and adaptall 2 at 29/04/2011 - 10:00
I too have found the chinons to be quite a pleasant surprise. I have the 50 f1.7, acquired for peanuts ( £3.50) but is a pleasant lens to use. Pretty sharp wide open and IMO very good even just a couple of stops down. Not sure if it is also true for the f1.4, but the ones with 'auto chinon multi-coated' in yellow and green writing are the ones to look for.
for the f1.4 reviewed
link
neville
for the f1.4 reviewed
link
neville
Comment by moose posted on A difficult question at 28/04/2011 - 23:34
Kris, thanks for the input. I do use the histogram on occasions and find it useful. Although I have to say that initially it was a tool I tended to forget I had available. Didn't have those 'back in the day'.
Also, like you, will set ballpark exposure in readiness. I can work this way and am happy to do so. My quandary is whether this is all I should expect or is reliable metering and/or predictable 'A' lens behaviour achievable? In theory a PKA mount should solve things, but does it? £50-60 for a PKA mount is a lot if all I get is the ability to set aperture from the body but still have very unpredictable metering.
The rumour regarding focusing screens suggests using an older ( and darker) screen as in the ist (LL60 screen). Theory has it that the K10D green button metering is calibrated to this screen!??? I guess if there is any merit in this the katzeye would not help. It does sound strange, but it is equally as strange that pentax failed to get stop down metering right for the K10D, when it was successful in it's predecessors.
I may be incorrect, but I feel I am facing two issues. Firstly the camera metering problems that are well known and secondly the
the idiosyncrasies adaptall 2 lens and mounts. I therefore suspect that the specific advice I need will come from those who use both the same camera and lenses.
Also, like you, will set ballpark exposure in readiness. I can work this way and am happy to do so. My quandary is whether this is all I should expect or is reliable metering and/or predictable 'A' lens behaviour achievable? In theory a PKA mount should solve things, but does it? £50-60 for a PKA mount is a lot if all I get is the ability to set aperture from the body but still have very unpredictable metering.
The rumour regarding focusing screens suggests using an older ( and darker) screen as in the ist (LL60 screen). Theory has it that the K10D green button metering is calibrated to this screen!??? I guess if there is any merit in this the katzeye would not help. It does sound strange, but it is equally as strange that pentax failed to get stop down metering right for the K10D, when it was successful in it's predecessors.
I may be incorrect, but I feel I am facing two issues. Firstly the camera metering problems that are well known and secondly the
the idiosyncrasies adaptall 2 lens and mounts. I therefore suspect that the specific advice I need will come from those who use both the same camera and lenses.
Comment by moose posted on Old chestnut:- K10D and adaptall 2 at 28/04/2011 - 22:47
I am hoping fellow K10d users can provide me with some assistance. I have some adaptall 2 lenses and k mount that I wish to use, but am growing increasingly confused regarding the metering issues associated with the K10D. The more I read, the muddier the water becomes. Much of the info available seems to make sense, but in practice doesn’t add up.
‘Green button’ metering not working on old M lenses is supposedly due to the non linear function of the aperture lever. Ok, sounds logical, but aren’t adaptall 2 supposed to function as A lenses and operate with a linear function? If so, stop down should work, but doesn’t.
I have heard reports of changing focusing screen to improve stop down metering, is this true and if so, is any advantage offset by adverse effects on metering for other lenses in other modes?
Do I opt for an expensive Pka mount, which again is variously reported as unreliable or fixable (scraping/cleaning mount contacts, bending/adjusting wiper contacts internally within the mount).
My main lens interest is my treasured sp90. I often use this wide open and this is one solution. My alternative work around is to meter wide open, count the number of stops I shut down to and adjust shutter speed a corresponding number of steps..
I cut my teeth with a manual approach to everything and I am not too concerned if I have to continue this way. However, if there is a better way to more reliable metering it would be good. However, from all the mixed messages out there, it is unclear (to me at least) what level of reliable metering is actually possible.
I understand there may not be definitive answers, but so far I have found the unreliability of information more frustrating than the difficulties of camera and lens.
neville
‘Green button’ metering not working on old M lenses is supposedly due to the non linear function of the aperture lever. Ok, sounds logical, but aren’t adaptall 2 supposed to function as A lenses and operate with a linear function? If so, stop down should work, but doesn’t.
I have heard reports of changing focusing screen to improve stop down metering, is this true and if so, is any advantage offset by adverse effects on metering for other lenses in other modes?
Do I opt for an expensive Pka mount, which again is variously reported as unreliable or fixable (scraping/cleaning mount contacts, bending/adjusting wiper contacts internally within the mount).
My main lens interest is my treasured sp90. I often use this wide open and this is one solution. My alternative work around is to meter wide open, count the number of stops I shut down to and adjust shutter speed a corresponding number of steps..
I cut my teeth with a manual approach to everything and I am not too concerned if I have to continue this way. However, if there is a better way to more reliable metering it would be good. However, from all the mixed messages out there, it is unclear (to me at least) what level of reliable metering is actually possible.
I understand there may not be definitive answers, but so far I have found the unreliability of information more frustrating than the difficulties of camera and lens.
neville
Comment by moose posted on Old chestnut:- K10D and adaptall 2 at 28/04/2011 - 19:20
PM sent
neville
neville
Comment by moose posted on Right-angled Viewfinder at 13/04/2011 - 23:47
I have been lurking the forum for a while and have not felt able to contribute anything useful, but have already gained a lot from it.
It must be at least 25years since I last seriously used an SLR, even then I used outdated eastern block equipment. Taking up the hobby again is a quantum leap in technology and I find my knowledge of available 'tools' seriously lacking. For me, at least, it is good to hear first hand views of the benefits and drawbacks of various items of kit.
However, even though craft of photography has changed, the art remains the same. Aesthetics are of course a matter of taste and hard to define, but it would nice to hear more discussion of those things that are harder to measure than performance, sharpness or cost etc. One can't help wondering how much time Monet spent discussing his brushes or quality of his pigments, I imagine he spoke more about light, feeling and technique.
I have to say I also find it irritating seeing a list of ones tackle at the end of every post. It rather reminds me of tabloid journalism. You never read a story without hearing " Mr Smith (who lives in a 3 bed semi an earns 25k as a store manager, drives a 4x4.......) "
Could n't equipment be listed on a profile page, for those who are interested and just relevant kit listed with photographs (taken with).
Moose
levi 501's, kelvin Klein's, Reeboks, M&S socks,Primark 'T' shirt.......
It must be at least 25years since I last seriously used an SLR, even then I used outdated eastern block equipment. Taking up the hobby again is a quantum leap in technology and I find my knowledge of available 'tools' seriously lacking. For me, at least, it is good to hear first hand views of the benefits and drawbacks of various items of kit.
However, even though craft of photography has changed, the art remains the same. Aesthetics are of course a matter of taste and hard to define, but it would nice to hear more discussion of those things that are harder to measure than performance, sharpness or cost etc. One can't help wondering how much time Monet spent discussing his brushes or quality of his pigments, I imagine he spoke more about light, feeling and technique.
I have to say I also find it irritating seeing a list of ones tackle at the end of every post. It rather reminds me of tabloid journalism. You never read a story without hearing " Mr Smith (who lives in a 3 bed semi an earns 25k as a store manager, drives a 4x4.......) "
Could n't equipment be listed on a profile page, for those who are interested and just relevant kit listed with photographs (taken with).
Moose
levi 501's, kelvin Klein's, Reeboks, M&S socks,Primark 'T' shirt.......
Comment by moose posted on I don't care what gear you use... at 18/01/2011 - 19:29
Hi
Just wanted to say thank you for all the excellent communication and pristine camera etc. All arrived safely.
with much appreciation.
neville
Just wanted to say thank you for all the excellent communication and pristine camera etc. All arrived safely.
with much appreciation.
neville
Comment by moose posted on Pentax K10D + DA18-55 at 07/01/2011 - 01:05
Thanks for the warm welcomes and advice.
neville
neville
Comment by moose posted on hello from a newbie at 02/01/2011 - 22:28
Hi
I have recently joined the forum and am new to dslr's, but not photography. 'Back in the day' I had lots of fun with Zenit and Praktica cameras and assortment of cheap glass.
I have a gx10 and am awaiting a k10d from a forum member. I have not really had chance to use the samsung, as it has been on permanent 'loan' to my stepson. Having two cameras should solve this problem, but which to keep for myself? Any preferances or advice?
neville
I have recently joined the forum and am new to dslr's, but not photography. 'Back in the day' I had lots of fun with Zenit and Praktica cameras and assortment of cheap glass.
I have a gx10 and am awaiting a k10d from a forum member. I have not really had chance to use the samsung, as it has been on permanent 'loan' to my stepson. Having two cameras should solve this problem, but which to keep for myself? Any preferances or advice?
neville
Comment by moose posted on hello from a newbie at 31/12/2010 - 14:36
Re the seagull, try using the wrong adapter. I found the pentax one was not ideal, but used one of the others (nikon?). It required a small amount of easing with a sharp knife, but is a much tighter fit. Also, it is worth gluing the adaptor to the finder so that it always slips off in one go.
neville