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Re the lack of focus indicators, I presume it still has the green hexagon...
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Pentax KX at 06/09/2010 - 00:42
Every so often someone discovers this lens and posts a 'Your Photos' thread praising its sharpness etc. That's the time to pop it on the classifieds!
It's a brill lens, I found it really good for panos as it's very sharp with little to no fall-off or distortion.
I also get a kick out of the fact it looks like it dropped out of a Kinder Surprise!
It's a brill lens, I found it really good for panos as it's very sharp with little to no fall-off or distortion.
I also get a kick out of the fact it looks like it dropped out of a Kinder Surprise!
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on For Sale : SMC F35-70 1:3.5-4.5 at 05/09/2010 - 17:57
No teasers from Pentax this time... remember the way they showed shadowy images of the K-7 and the 645D in advance of the release date?
I expect it will be evolution rather than revolution for the K5. Stick a new chip in and you have the best general purpose APSC body ever! Any other enhancements would be tinkering around the edges, for me
OK, let it have faster AF so those hair-shirters who haven't yet defected to Canon can stay in club Pentax, but somehow I don't think the complaints about Pentax AF are going to end any time soon
The K-r might be more interesting. The bargain-bucket (sorry, entry level) model is more than overdue a facelift. Mic input, top LCD, and those red viewfinder dots please Pentax!
I don't know why I'm writing this, as I'm not going to be buying either of these cameras for at least three years
I expect it will be evolution rather than revolution for the K5. Stick a new chip in and you have the best general purpose APSC body ever! Any other enhancements would be tinkering around the edges, for me
OK, let it have faster AF so those hair-shirters who haven't yet defected to Canon can stay in club Pentax, but somehow I don't think the complaints about Pentax AF are going to end any time soon
The K-r might be more interesting. The bargain-bucket (sorry, entry level) model is more than overdue a facelift. Mic input, top LCD, and those red viewfinder dots please Pentax!
I don't know why I'm writing this, as I'm not going to be buying either of these cameras for at least three years
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on new model speculation at 05/09/2010 - 17:50
Curses! (Shakes fist)
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on FS Pentax K7 at 04/09/2010 - 16:42
The only thing I use to clean my lenses is my own breath (to mist them up before gently wiping). Not because I'm careful, because I'm tight!
The alcohol content of my breath is generally quite low... coming from Scotland, you might have even better results Ken
The alcohol content of my breath is generally quite low... coming from Scotland, you might have even better results Ken
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Windolene at 04/09/2010 - 15:17
There is a list somewhere of the safe flashes and their voltages... needless to say I checked this first before trying the Cobra.
Quote:
I suspect you're using the same mode as my K-m and AF240Z do - it seems as though Pentax included support for the old Program flash mode (from the pre-TTL era on things like the P30T) in their DSLRs. The camera takes account of the flash, sets the right aperture according to the ISO you set, and then sets a shutter speed according to its metering.
This is very interesting to know! I suspect you're using the same mode as my K-m and AF240Z do - it seems as though Pentax included support for the old Program flash mode (from the pre-TTL era on things like the P30T) in their DSLRs. The camera takes account of the flash, sets the right aperture according to the ISO you set, and then sets a shutter speed according to its metering.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Cobra 450af what will happen at 04/09/2010 - 15:13
techno-terminator wrote:
You were told one body and 4 lenses so come on - be brave and decide what you would have
In that case, get a 645D and set of rare special edition FALtd lenses, and then you can sell them and get everything you want... + a yacht Algernon wrote:
Well if money's no object...... put me down for
one of EVERYTHING!!!
Don't be greedy Well if money's no object...... put me down for
one of EVERYTHING!!!
You were told one body and 4 lenses so come on - be brave and decide what you would have
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Dream collection at 04/09/2010 - 15:10
As far as macro goes, I don't think you can go far wrong with any of the 90-100mm macros!
Dream set up might be:
(K5?)
DA15ltd
FA31ltd
DFA100mmWR
DA*60-250
I'd probably also get an 18-55mm WR to fill in the gaps a bit and complement the (K5?)'s weather sealing. I'd be prepared to dig into my own pockets for that!
Dream set up might be:
(K5?)
DA15ltd
FA31ltd
DFA100mmWR
DA*60-250
I'd probably also get an 18-55mm WR to fill in the gaps a bit and complement the (K5?)'s weather sealing. I'd be prepared to dig into my own pockets for that!
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Dream collection at 04/09/2010 - 14:35
This is a really superb lens for the money, very little vignetting and distortion at the wide end, it's fine wide open at f4 - can't go wrong at this price!
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on FS 16-45mm F4 at 04/09/2010 - 14:23
Jon, do you have any samples of photos taken using the lens wide open? I'm *kind of* interested if the f2.8 performace is pretty good. Can't find many pictures taken with this lens on the web.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Superb 35/2.8 SMCM for sale at 04/09/2010 - 14:14
