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JAK wrote:
That would suggest there isn't much more room for development possible for that type of camera then. If that is the case then maybe time for an EVF.............
That coupled with some new PLM lenses should see it fly.
As far as DSLR I think you are right. Size and weight is limited by the optical design and sensor size.That would suggest there isn't much more room for development possible for that type of camera then. If that is the case then maybe time for an EVF.............
That coupled with some new PLM lenses should see it fly.
EVF suggests you are in mirrorless territory. Difficulties with that route are :
1. A new ML design would take a lot of development money (which Pentax do not have), and entail entering a crowded market at a time of diminishing sales accross all brands.
2. The existing K-mount would not work with a new ML design. So more expense for anyone taking the product up. Also a large number of Pentax users make use of the multitude of K-mount lenses available. So to keep them happy too would mean devoloping traditional DSLR as well.
For those two reasons I do not see a new ML offering from Pentax in the immediate future
Comment by pschlute posted on K-1 Body at 25/08/2019 - 15:50
JAK wrote:
If a smaller K-1 replacement could be developed, the mechanical parts would hopefully also be smaller and therefore have less distance to travel so hopefully resulting in faster operation. TheK-1ii offers no mechanical advantage over the original.
Anyone know if there is an improvement with liveview (I guess there could be as the mechanical shutter and mirror has nothing to do.)
A FF sensor, mirror, prism all have to be a certain size. They even designed the K-1 with a special linkage for the mirror so it does not hit the back of the lens when it rises and falls. I don't see how they could make the camera any smaller and keep it as a DSLR.If a smaller K-1 replacement could be developed, the mechanical parts would hopefully also be smaller and therefore have less distance to travel so hopefully resulting in faster operation. TheK-1ii offers no mechanical advantage over the original.
Anyone know if there is an improvement with liveview (I guess there could be as the mechanical shutter and mirror has nothing to do.)
In LV the shutter and mirror still move when you take the picture. If you select Electronic Shutter then only the second curtain shutter operates to end the exposure.
Comment by pschlute posted on K-1 Body at 25/08/2019 - 13:41
Mannesty wrote:
Is the K-1 II a significant improvement on the K-1?
I have yet to hear enough evidence that the AF is improved sufficiently or the high ISO NR is much better.Is the K-1 II a significant improvement on the K-1?
Handheld PS ? If you really are after the ultimate detail in your shot why would you not take a tripod along and use the normal PS (available on both cameras).
Comment by pschlute posted on K-1 Body at 25/08/2019 - 11:05
PeterKR wrote:
I did set the C menu to permit aperture rings but as the Manual just said 'the camera will now operate in Av mode I left it at that assuming it would use the preset aperture ?
I will now try your method of using the Green Button
One question though - do I need to keep holding the green button whilst pressing the shutter release ?
If the manual said that it was wrong.I did set the C menu to permit aperture rings but as the Manual just said 'the camera will now operate in Av mode I left it at that assuming it would use the preset aperture ?
I will now try your method of using the Green Button
One question though - do I need to keep holding the green button whilst pressing the shutter release ?
You press the green button once (not holding it down) while in Manual mode. The camera will stop down the lens to the aperture set and take a meter reading. It will set an appropriate shutter speed. Then you can take your picture. After taking a meter reading and setting the shutter speed the lens will be wide open again, but will stop down during exposure.
This enables you to focus with the brightest possible image.
Comment by pschlute posted on Portmeirion through an M50 (Image heavy) at 24/08/2019 - 11:25
"Don't feed the trolls"
Comment by pschlute posted on What makes a good photographer? at 24/08/2019 - 11:21
OldTaffy wrote:
As for apertures on M42 lenses, my old K-x and my current K-S2 have a setting in the 'C' menu: "Using aperture ring", where one can tell the camera either to only work on "A" position (the default) or to release the shutter when the aperture ring is set to some specific f-value. In that case the aperture display in Av mode shows as a blank. Maybe your K70 menu does not have this option?
Just for clarity, M42 are screw mount lenses and need to be used with an adapter. They will work in Av mode because they stop-down in real time.As for apertures on M42 lenses, my old K-x and my current K-S2 have a setting in the 'C' menu: "Using aperture ring", where one can tell the camera either to only work on "A" position (the default) or to release the shutter when the aperture ring is set to some specific f-value. In that case the aperture display in Av mode shows as a blank. Maybe your K70 menu does not have this option?
It is the K and M series lenses (and A and later series if aperture at a numeric setting) that require the aperture ring menu setting to be set to "ALLOW". I believe all Pentax DSLRs have this menu item. They need to be used in M mode to allow use of the full range of aperture settings.
Comment by pschlute posted on Portmeirion through an M50 (Image heavy) at 24/08/2019 - 09:51
OldTaffy wrote:
was shocked to discover that this piece of Portmerionware is now being made in China.
Along with everything else.......was shocked to discover that this piece of Portmerionware is now being made in China.
Comment by pschlute posted on Portmeirion through an M50 (Image heavy) at 23/08/2019 - 20:06
Very photogenic place. I must visit some day
If you are not already aware, using a M series lens in Av mode will mean all your shots are taken at widest aperture 1.7. The camera will not stop the lens down. If you want a slower aperture you must use M mode and use the meter or press green button to set the shutter speed
If you are not already aware, using a M series lens in Av mode will mean all your shots are taken at widest aperture 1.7. The camera will not stop the lens down. If you want a slower aperture you must use M mode and use the meter or press green button to set the shutter speed
Comment by pschlute posted on Portmeirion through an M50 (Image heavy) at 23/08/2019 - 17:19
Lovely colours and smashing captures.
Comment by pschlute posted on Lincolnshire's Painted Ladies at 23/08/2019 - 17:15
