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Nice shots, agree that the autumn leaves add a lot of interest. 2 and 4 are paricularly nice compositionally. I think no. 4 is my favourite.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Cascade de Jarraud at 30/10/2010 - 15:00
Got Ponyo still to watch. Seen Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke, which I both liked. In fact, watching Avatar I kept thinking 'Pah! This is so ripped off Princess Mononoke!'
Much more intense and layered than any Disney film. Real spine tingling moments.
Much more intense and layered than any Disney film. Real spine tingling moments.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Another pointless thread at 29/10/2010 - 20:35
The tube station at Canary Wharf is a great one! Very sci fi. Don't see what would stop you whopping the camera out for a few quick shots as you pass through. (Just don't do anything silly like ask permission :wink Interesting locations above too, photographically and otherwise.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Visiting London at 29/10/2010 - 17:16
I don't like that either (on K-7). A shame to build the shell 90% out of magnesium but then build part of it out of rubber. I hope it's special rubber that won't perish.... unlike most rubber!
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on The K5 Experience at 29/10/2010 - 16:37
Seen at the 'other place':
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All kidding aside, this is apparently normal. Pentax Europe GmbH addressed this concern in a FAQ media release:
http://media.pentax.de/downloads/pho...0Antworten.pdf
Translation:
"When you turn the camera the camera makes a strange noise. A strange "noise and beep" is heard.
In the K-7, the aperture control is provided with a motor. Once powered up, it goes into the standby position. The difference between old/new and mechanically/electronically is especially audible using old K-lenses and the Low Beam key is engaged. Ultrasonic sensor cleaning in the K-7 is done on start-up. This process can be perceived as a high frequency sound."
I have no idea what the reference to a "Low Beam Key" means.
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All kidding aside, this is apparently normal. Pentax Europe GmbH addressed this concern in a FAQ media release:
http://media.pentax.de/downloads/pho...0Antworten.pdf
Translation:
"When you turn the camera the camera makes a strange noise. A strange "noise and beep" is heard.
In the K-7, the aperture control is provided with a motor. Once powered up, it goes into the standby position. The difference between old/new and mechanically/electronically is especially audible using old K-lenses and the Low Beam key is engaged. Ultrasonic sensor cleaning in the K-7 is done on start-up. This process can be perceived as a high frequency sound."
I have no idea what the reference to a "Low Beam Key" means.
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concerning the "low beam key": thats just a translation error. in the original text it says "Abblendtaste" which would translate into DOF-Preview (the one at the on/off switch).
So the sound is normal, just the aperture control motor powering on.concerning the "low beam key": thats just a translation error. in the original text it says "Abblendtaste" which would translate into DOF-Preview (the one at the on/off switch).
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on K-7 startup is this normal? at 29/10/2010 - 11:33
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I suppose the continued lack of an accident as a result of the £400k spend shows just what good value the spend was.
A career in politics beckons I suppose the continued lack of an accident as a result of the £400k spend shows just what good value the spend was.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Section 44, no arrests at 29/10/2010 - 10:55
techno-terminator wrote:
I understand that if you wear a Hi-Vi this does also help - it keeps members of the public aware of your presence so they are not very likely to intrude on ' your space'
Station staff soon would though! They'd be over like a shot lol.I understand that if you wear a Hi-Vi this does also help - it keeps members of the public aware of your presence so they are not very likely to intrude on ' your space'
Rob's story shows that using a tripod or monopod is not a good idea. May have got away with it if he was a bit quicker! Also, using a tripod is often forbidden, for good reason.
I still say just go ahead and take pictures, but, like Rob, be polite if you are told to stop. Never mind about 7/7. It wasn't cameras that caused that disaster and to equate photography with terrorism is just silly, especially when using a great big DSLR!
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Taking photos on London Underground? at 28/10/2010 - 20:18
Tried it on mine. I get a chrrk followed by the high pitch dust removal sound (sounds a bit like a rusty hinge squeak). The first sound is very similar to the optical dof preview noise on my k200d.
Removing the lens changes the sound making it a lot more subdued. It is almost as if the camera is stopping the lens down briefly when you turn it on.
I didn't pay any attention to this until I saw this thread! Now i'm wondering...
Removing the lens changes the sound making it a lot more subdued. It is almost as if the camera is stopping the lens down briefly when you turn it on.
I didn't pay any attention to this until I saw this thread! Now i'm wondering...
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on K-7 startup is this normal? at 28/10/2010 - 19:24
The sensor clean on the K-7 sounds like a brief high pitched noise, not the brrrr-thunk! of previous Pentax DLSRs. You can no longer feel the vibration either. It's all supersonic now, don't you know.
I think mine makes that noise on start up too. Now I'm going to go and check for sure.
I think mine makes that noise on start up too. Now I'm going to go and check for sure.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on K-7 startup is this normal? at 28/10/2010 - 18:50
Algernon wrote:
It should be easy enough to check with a handheld meter against
the camera in Av mode and an Expodisc or grey card.
But how would you check, as the point of the piece was that the camera automatically compensates to deliver the 'correct' exposure by 'secretly' boosting ISO.It should be easy enough to check with a handheld meter against
the camera in Av mode and an Expodisc or grey card.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Newer sensors worse results? (open letter) at 28/10/2010 - 14:02
