PentaxLife: Last 35 Posts

benjikan on "Happy Holiday"

benjikan — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 20:04:20 +0000

Just want to wish everyone here a Happy Holiday!

Ben
http://www.pbase.com/benjikan/publishedworks

camel58 on "autofocus trouble w/k10d"

camel58 — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 06:28:56 +0000

hi everyone i'm needing help.AF on my k10d does not work i've tried with 3 lenses so i know it's the body i have cleaned all contacts,reset to default settings taken battery out and put back in i don't know what else to do someone please help.my camera has become my life...thanx

mattdm on "Pentax P-TTL options: a comparative overview"

mattdm — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:40:59 +0000

I've put some more work into this, and moved from the google knol to a much-expanded site on its own domain. Please see the new Pentax Flash Guide at http://pttl.mattdm.org instead of the above link.

Vortex on "Advice on buying a DSRL"

Vortex — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 02:23:18 +0000

25 years ago, I was into phtography. It died after about a yesr. Recently, I see mysef fascinated by some of digital photos I see & the amzing detail of nature-related subjects.

So, I am building my small set of camera for general use & macro/tele shooting. This is what I am thinking:

>> I get a small P/S for general use and landscape photography. I get a DSRL with a single lense (somthing like 70 - 200 or 300) for tele shooting. I already got Canon SD990 for my general use. I like its IQ & am happy. I am very badly torn between Pentax K20D & Canon xsi or 40D.

I used Canon xsi for a short time and very much liked the zoom capability of the liveview, i.e. 10x, for macro focusing. I read that Pentax liveview really sucks & the 8x zoom cannot be used.

My questions are:

Does k20D liveview zoom responds to manual focus, i.e. if I use manual focus do I see a focused 8x window or it is blurred.

Second question: What do you think of my setting plan and am I better of with K20D or Canon, considering that I have Canon SD990.

Third question: Which lense is more appropriate for general/flower/bird photogrphy: Pentax 55 - 300 or Sigma 70 - 200 f/2.8 and 2x teleconverter.

Thanks

mattdm on "Pentax P-TTL options: a comparative overview"

mattdm — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:00:55 +0000

I've created a Google Knol page about the various Pentax and third-party options for P-TTL flashes. Please visit:

http://knol.google.com/k/matthew-miller/-/3jwk7bitq8i8/1#

This is a work in progress. More description of features is planned (and more in-depth discussion of which flashes have which features). And I welcome your comments and contributions!

shoottothrill on "Speculation about K300D and K30D"

shoottothrill — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 21:21:13 +0000

I can't see anything that says the images are 17mp.

Simen1 on "Speculation about K300D and K30D"

Simen1 — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:41:06 +0000

Here are a 17 megapixel Pentax Photo:
http://www.pentaxslr.com/lenses/lens_35

Does this mean that there will be a K20D sucsessor soon? I really hope it features HD video capability like Nikon D90 and Canon 5Dmk2. I altso hope the megapixelmania doesent hurt the dynamic range and ISO properties to much.

Simen1 on "Mirrorless "DLSR" from Pentax/Samsung too?"

Simen1 — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:31:31 +0000

Recently Panasonic and Olympus announced the new mirrorless micro Four Thirds (mFT) system. I want to start speculating if Pentax/Samsung is planning something similar. Hopefully with 1,5 crop sensor size. If not, maby with a smaller sensor then the mFT system.

The mFT may switch me over to Olympus/Panasonic, but i hesitate a bit bacause of the smaller sensor size and would prefer a Pentax sticker on the camera.

Canon, Nikon and Sony is not very interessting to me of various reasons.

Vitali on "New lenses froom Pentax!"

Vitali — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:30:25 +0000

loveking, it will

The only significant difference of K100D Super is exactly what you need - SDM (in lens motor) support.

loveking on "New lenses froom Pentax!"

loveking — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:20:58 +0000

Will the Sigma 70-200 HSM works on K100D Super,
I knew it does not work on K100D

Vitali on "Plans for new 28-105mm or 28-80?"

Vitali — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:17:22 +0000

28-105mm will be 42-152mm on a APS-C cameras like K20D. I doubt Pentax will rool out something like this until there will be at least a couple of more or less affordable K-mount full-frames.

Ojay on "how to switch off OPS in SAMSUNG GX-10?"

Ojay — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:00:42 +0000

Switch at the lower right-hand corner of the screen (with the hand icon on it)

signamax on "how to switch off OPS in SAMSUNG GX-10?"

signamax — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:03:42 +0000

subj is the question.
I attached manual lens to the body, and manual call for OPS being switched off.
In the menue the OPS option is AUTO and not highlighted so cannot be switched to MANUAL. cursor skips it.
folks, please, adivise.

Max

chewbacca on "Plans for new 28-105mm or 28-80?"

chewbacca — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:30:55 +0000

Will either of these two be produced? Hopefully the 28-105mm, since now the 17-70mm is at the door, hopefully with a Star attached or atleast SDM. If it was upp to me i would like to se it with weatherseal instead of SDM but both would be best :)

Any one who knows anything about this?

silas on "K10D lcd preview"

silas — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 18:39:46 +0000

This might be a dumb question... Just recently bought a Metz 48 flashgun. Used it as bounce flash off ceilings etc.. The previews I was getting on the K10D lcd screen looked a little darker than final result viewed on a laptop. Overall the pics came out great. Although some shots were overexposed. Is there a way of getting more accurate previews while shooting?

Vitali on "That full frame camera on the new/cover of this site."

Vitali — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:53:57 +0000

This was photoshopped image of the MZ-S based MZ-D a.k.a. K1D prototype. Chinese took this image to illustrate the news bit about upcoming Chinese Patrion-Aigo branded DSLR. It is, actually, seven - eight years old for now.

Mitchel109 on "That full frame camera on the new/cover of this site."

Mitchel109 — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 17:24:04 +0000

Isnt that a really really old picture of that camera? I saw it over a year ago, although it didnt have that patriot logo on it, and it said pentax on the popup flash....

Vitali on "Hi"

Vitali — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 21:35:28 +0000

Try to find Lenspen lens cleaning kit.

Also, Marumi, Hoya or Kenko circular polarizer would be nice addition to your 17-70mm Sigma.

>> If I could get some help with a way to keep my kit dry as my lenses are not weather proof.

Just avoid shooting in too dusty conditions and under the rain (use umbrella in that case).

europanorama on "Zenit N1 manual focus DSLR from Russia"

europanorama — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:08:50 +0000

this could be highly interesting if the mount can be exchanged. 2nd
i have signals fromk kmz-zenit that there will be a digital horizon(rotating pancam). we will see if its a 360 or a swinglens((short rotation). with changing lens and 360-wow. i would only miss a 24mm shiftlens(135)if its 4/3 we would need a 12,13 or 14mm shiftlens( fx2) 24, 26(roundshot 65/70/220-rsp 65el) equivalent) or 28mm.
but stitching noshift and shiftshotshould be no problem i was told. i will try it out with my roundshot. rectiliniar superwideangle-shots-up to appr. 160 degr can easily be created. using panoramafactory or altostorm rectiliniar and other software.
michael przewrocki
www.europanorama.ch.vu
3dstereo-aeropanoramas
marspanoramas like never before

EvilRobotSanta on "Hi"

EvilRobotSanta — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 13:33:51 +0000

I am new to photography in a way as I have only just purchased a new DSRL camera (PENTAX K200D).I have some equipment ,but am looking to make the most out of my upcoming holiday to Las Vages and Canada. Can I get some ideas as to what I should get in the way of lens filters and cleaning equipment.

Body : Pentax K200D
1st lens : Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
2nd lens : Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG Macro
2 x 4GB SD cards
Tamrac 3340 carry bag

If I could get some help with a way to keep my kit dry as my lenses are not weather proof.

Ojay on "Samsung GX10 support & overall longevity"

Ojay — Wed, 28 May 2008 22:31:55 +0000

Apple update 10.5.3 with camera raw update (includes Pentax K20D) and still no support for the GX10!

I've been getting ready to buy a GX20 but I think I might make it a K20D for convenience sake.

Pity...I much prefer the grip on the Samsungs.

Aspex on "Samsung GX10 support & overall longevity"

Aspex — Wed, 21 May 2008 09:20:51 +0000

Hey all, can anyone lend a hand as to how i properly update to version 1.3..being new to the digital cameras all i keep reading is to load it to root directory?????? but i must not be doing it properly because everytime i hold the menu button while switching on it just say ver 1.00 then turns on???? if anyone can help it'd be awesome..Cheers

ratcatcher on "Ratcatcher's Gallery"

ratcatcher — Fri, 16 May 2008 17:44:03 +0000

It was taken hand held on a DL2 with 18-55 lens.

Vitali on "Tamron 17-50mm F2.8 Di-II hit Canada"

Vitali — Sun, 11 May 2008 19:15:37 +0000

Here is the link:
http://www.amplis.com/news/news.asp?id=2&yr=08&v=&pr=040908&prNum=29

Vitali on "Tamron 17-50mm F2.8 Di-II hit Canada"

Vitali — Sun, 11 May 2008 19:14:30 +0000

Canadian Tamron lenses distributor Amplis Foto has reported the availability of fast walk-around zoom Tamron 17-50mm F2.8 Di-II for Pentax K-mount:

Pentax owners will now have access to the 17-50 f/2.8 lens for Pentax DSLR cameras. The SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical [IF] is a lightweight, compact, fast standard zoom lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras. Exclusively designed for digital SLR cameras, this lens is a fast standard zoom lens that covers virtually the same angles as focal lengths of 26-78mm when converted to a 35mm format. The wideangle focal length is established at 17mm (26mm equivalent) to obtain a wider angle of view than ordinary standard zoom lenses, while maintaining the remarkably lightweight and compact size of the earlier full frame zoom lens model.

It could be pretty nice and almost twice cheaper substitute to the Pentax DA* 16-50mm F2.8 for all those who considering fast and wide "kit" lens.

Though, Tamron 17-50mm F2.8 doesn't weatherproofed.

Vitali on "Ratcatcher's Gallery"

Vitali — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 03:09:53 +0000

I like this long exposure stream
http://community.dcmag.co.uk/photos/ratcatchers_gallery/picture670727.aspx
Excellent work with color.

Vitali on "Leaning Pic's"

Vitali — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 03:06:06 +0000

It's a rare issue. Contact your local Pentax dealer. He would help.

Vitali on "K10d manual mode issues"

Vitali — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 03:03:37 +0000

Nope Never seen it.

jbl on "K10d manual mode issues"

jbl — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:46:35 +0000

Hi, has anyone had this issue with their camera....with a battery only in the grip, not the camera body, the f stop dial does not function. Its frozen at f8. I have tried various lenses. Even with camera menu selected to use battery from grip first, it does not function in manual or arp/priority mode. Functions fine when battery is in camera body. Also, does anyone have a heads up on where to buy a grip for the samsung?

ratcatcher on "Ratcatcher's Gallery"

ratcatcher — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:03:12 +0000

Hi All

I'm just interested in what you think of my pic's

Thanks Richard

http://community.dcmag.co.uk/photos/ratcatchers_gallery/default.aspx?ppage=1

ratcatcher on "Leaning Pic's"

ratcatcher — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:54:38 +0000

Hi All

I have noticed on other Pantax forums that some people with the K10D (myself included) have experienced some of there photo's leaning to one side and i was wandering if anyone on this forum had experienced the same. If so what has been done to fix the issue.

Richard

rvannatta on "P-TTL"

rvannatta — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:33:00 +0000

what I have been hoping that someone--anyone would come up with a solution for getting a ringlite or other solution for macro photography.

We seem to have retrogressed 30 years in macro work. I'm back using my Pentax ringlite in manual mode on my K10 like I did with the K2 eons again.

steveh0607 on "Rechargeable AA Battery Life"

steveh0607 — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:00:30 +0000

Thanks Vitali. Looks like I'll be coming home to Pentax (I have a SuperProgram from the early 1980's - that still works!).

Vitali on "Rechargeable AA Battery Life"

Vitali — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 05:37:25 +0000

You could expect from 700 to 800 shots on four 2500 mAh AAs and more than 1000 shots on a set of 2850 mAh AAs. This is for K100D or K100D Super.

K200D is reported to have a little better battery life.

steveh0607 on "Rechargeable AA Battery Life"

steveh0607 — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:58:23 +0000

I'm thinking of switching from the Nikon D70 to the K200, but need some feedback on the battery life of the rechargeable AA's.

Thanks, Steve