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Thanks johnriley for the reply - it does have a gritty look. After putting up my original post I was so concerned I'd got a duff unit I telephoned Pentax and the guy spoke with said the viewing screen should have been absolutely clear. Its definitely not a clear screen. Back to the shop maybe
Comment by Spiritwalker posted on dust layer on mirror? Brand new K5 at 14/05/2012 - 22:10
Thanks for the welcome and the link - will be giving that remote some consideration.
Cheers
Cheers
Comment by Spiritwalker posted on hullo from York at 14/05/2012 - 18:07
So I bought my new K5 at the weekend and today is the first time I’ve been able to use it.
When looking through the viewfinder, it appears as if the screen (mirror?) has a consistent, slightly mottled affect, almost like a dust layer.
Should the viewfinder be crystal clear or is this affect normal?
When looking through the viewfinder, it appears as if the screen (mirror?) has a consistent, slightly mottled affect, almost like a dust layer.
Should the viewfinder be crystal clear or is this affect normal?
Comment by Spiritwalker posted on dust layer on mirror? Brand new K5 at 14/05/2012 - 18:06
Blues_Breaker - thanks again, this is exactly what I've been reading from Google searches. Seems to make so much more sense having a remote than a short cable.
Old Taffy - thanks for the link, that's been useful to read. There's very little info in the manual but maybe there's more within the in camera menu. I also need to start working my way around the forum.
Cheers
Old Taffy - thanks for the link, that's been useful to read. There's very little info in the manual but maybe there's more within the in camera menu. I also need to start working my way around the forum.
Cheers
Comment by Spiritwalker posted on hullo from York at 13/05/2012 - 20:06
Thanks Blues_Breaker
I like the idea of a remote (I never realised you could fire remotely) as the cable release is only about 0.5m long. If they can work in B setting for long exposures, it will be problem sorted. Time to do some Googling.
Cheers
I like the idea of a remote (I never realised you could fire remotely) as the cable release is only about 0.5m long. If they can work in B setting for long exposures, it will be problem sorted. Time to do some Googling.
Cheers
Comment by Spiritwalker posted on hullo from York at 13/05/2012 - 09:11
Ha ha!
Cheers Stuey.
Cheers Stuey.
Comment by Spiritwalker posted on hullo from York at 12/05/2012 - 22:04
Hi folks
I got my hands on the last unit in the shop today (a couple in the shop make up their minds) and so I walked out with the K5 and twin lens. I’ve not owned a 35 SLR for more than 15 years so will be catching up with the technology changes. Couldn’t believe there was a nearly 400 page manual in the box! Aiming to be out and about with it tomorrow just to press a few buttons and get a feel for it.
Do I need to do a firmware update - and if so - how?!
What’s the thought round here on UV filters – used to use them before, but one of the reasons I opted for K5 as opposed to D7000 was I’d read the quality of the kit lenses were better. I’ve not decided whether to place a UV/skylight on the two lenses, but feel the urge to visit a shop tomorrow
In the mean time – any idea where I can get a decent priced cable release (ie less than £50)
I got my hands on the last unit in the shop today (a couple in the shop make up their minds) and so I walked out with the K5 and twin lens. I’ve not owned a 35 SLR for more than 15 years so will be catching up with the technology changes. Couldn’t believe there was a nearly 400 page manual in the box! Aiming to be out and about with it tomorrow just to press a few buttons and get a feel for it.
Do I need to do a firmware update - and if so - how?!
What’s the thought round here on UV filters – used to use them before, but one of the reasons I opted for K5 as opposed to D7000 was I’d read the quality of the kit lenses were better. I’ve not decided whether to place a UV/skylight on the two lenses, but feel the urge to visit a shop tomorrow
In the mean time – any idea where I can get a decent priced cable release (ie less than £50)
Comment by Spiritwalker posted on hullo from York at 12/05/2012 - 21:33
