K-5 body with old Mx lenses?

**cpk** · 02-17-2012, 12:01 PM

Originally posted by TomB_tx

That may well be true, and a good method. But folks my age used to a real viewfinder for 50 years hate using LCD screens.

It's more than being used to a real viewfinder. If you wear variable-focus eyeglasses (think bifocals) as I do, one gets a very sore neck with the constant bending back of one's head to be able to focus on the live view screen.

sterretje · 02-18-2012, 03:52 AM

Originally posted by ElKay23

My heart's racing: I have a K-5 Body kit & DA 55-300 from Adorama in my shopping cart. Income tax refund on the way. Should I pull the trigger?

Of course you should

**felixkh** · 02-18-2012, 07:04 AM

Originally posted by ElKay23

My heart's racing: I have a K-5 Body kit & DA 55-300 from Adorama in my shopping cart. Income tax refund on the way. Should I pull the trigger?

Yes! Why Not?

vloris · 02-18-2012, 07:14 AM

Originally posted by ElKay23

And you know what I'll miss is the depth of field preview. Appreciate all the input.

No, you won't miss it. The K-5 has a very nice DOF preview function: it's integrated in the on-off switch: Just turn it from off to on, and then one notch further enables the DOF preview. When released, it springs back into the normal on-position.
You just have to be sure to set the preview mode to 'optical preview' (Menu>Record 5>Button Customization>Preview Dial), otherwise you get a digital preview on the lcd screen.

ElKay23 · 02-18-2012, 10:04 PM

Originally posted by vloris

No, you won't miss it. The K-5 has a very nice DOF preview function: it's integrated in the on-off switch: Just turn it from off to on, and then one notch further enables the DOF preview. When released, it springs back into the normal on-position.
You just have to be sure to set the preview mode to 'optical preview' (Menu>Record 5>Button Customization>Preview Dial), otherwise you get a digital preview on the lcd screen.

Yes, just saw this function at local camera store. Wanted to hold a K-5 in my hands. Will still go for the deal at Adorama.

ElKay23 · 02-21-2012, 09:00 AM

The deed is done. New K-5 & DA 55-300 on its way. Thanks for the encouragement, I don't know how many times I've talked myself out of getting a dslr. I'm glad I didn't settle for a bundled Canon Rebel!

Xhosa · 02-24-2012, 02:55 PM

Hello, I just bought a K-5! But I am having an issue using my SMC 50mm 1.7 on it!? It's set to manual but all I see is F-- flashing in the VF and on the LV screen... please help!

**TomB_tx** · 02-24-2012, 03:28 PM

Originally posted by Xhosa

Hello, I just bought a K-5! But I am having an issue using my SMC 50mm 1.7 on it!? It's set to manual but all I see is F-- flashing in the VF and on the LV screen... please help!

One more step for manual lenses, change a menu setting:
Hit the menu button and select the "C" tab, and menu 4. Item 27 is "Using Aperture Ring" - Change this to "Permitted"

Then try the lens on manual again.

Xhosa · 02-24-2012, 03:37 PM

EXCELLENT! Thank you for the quick response. I just picked this camera up after using Micro 4/3 for the past year and I must say it is a very welcomed upgrade. This Body is an absolute joy to handle.

Cheers
Chris

Stone G. · 02-24-2012, 03:38 PM

Originally posted by Xhosa

Hello, I just bought a K-5! But I am having an issue using my SMC 50mm 1.7 on it!? It's set to manual but all I see is F-- flashing in the VF and on the LV screen... please help!

Unless your lens is an "A" lens you should see "F--". K- and M-lenses have no electrical conytacts to communicate their aperture setting to the camera body. By the way: Did you remember to set Custom Steeing no. 27, "Using Aperture Ring" to "Permitted"? You say you have set to manual; does that include: The camera to manual mode "M"? and the focus to manual focus "MF"?

Xhosa · 02-26-2012, 09:52 AM

I did have everything set to manual but did not change Aperture to permitted. That did the trick! Thanks for the response. Now how do I get one of those proud owner of signatures?

Cheers
Chris

Stone G. · 02-26-2012, 12:29 PM

Originally posted by Xhosa

------------------------Now how do I get one of those proud owner of signatures?

Cheers
Chris

You can find some templates here:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/67605-pentax-k-5-k...ture-tags.html

derekkite · 02-26-2012, 01:00 PM

They have some pretty good deals on lenses right now. A DA*300 F4 for $1129. Almost bought it then remembered that we are doing some flooring in the kitchen. What are my priorities???

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02-17-2012, 12:01 PM	#16
cpk Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Montreal Posts: 638	Originally posted by TomB_tx That may well be true, and a good method. But folks my age used to a real viewfinder for 50 years hate using LCD screens. It's more than being used to a real viewfinder. If you wear variable-focus eyeglasses (think bifocals) as I do, one gets a very sore neck with the constant bending back of one's head to be able to focus on the live view screen.

02-18-2012, 03:52 AM	#17
sterretje Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Roodepoort, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,561	Originally posted by ElKay23 My heart's racing: I have a K-5 Body kit & DA 55-300 from Adorama in my shopping cart. Income tax refund on the way. Should I pull the trigger? Of course you should

02-18-2012, 07:04 AM	#18
felixkh Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,201	Originally posted by ElKay23 My heart's racing: I have a K-5 Body kit & DA 55-300 from Adorama in my shopping cart. Income tax refund on the way. Should I pull the trigger? Yes! Why Not?

02-18-2012, 07:14 AM	#19
vloris New Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 18	Originally posted by ElKay23 And you know what I'll miss is the depth of field preview. Appreciate all the input. No, you won't miss it. The K-5 has a very nice DOF preview function: it's integrated in the on-off switch: Just turn it from off to on, and then one notch further enables the DOF preview. When released, it springs back into the normal on-position. You just have to be sure to set the preview mode to 'optical preview' (Menu>Record 5>Button Customization>Preview Dial), otherwise you get a digital preview on the lcd screen.

02-18-2012, 10:04 PM	#20
ElKay23 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 27 Original Poster	Originally posted by vloris No, you won't miss it. The K-5 has a very nice DOF preview function: it's integrated in the on-off switch: Just turn it from off to on, and then one notch further enables the DOF preview. When released, it springs back into the normal on-position. You just have to be sure to set the preview mode to 'optical preview' (Menu>Record 5>Button Customization>Preview Dial), otherwise you get a digital preview on the lcd screen. Yes, just saw this function at local camera store. Wanted to hold a K-5 in my hands. Will still go for the deal at Adorama.

02-21-2012, 09:00 AM	#21
ElKay23 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 27 Original Poster	The deed is done. New K-5 & DA 55-300 on its way. Thanks for the encouragement, I don't know how many times I've talked myself out of getting a dslr. I'm glad I didn't settle for a bundled Canon Rebel!

02-24-2012, 02:55 PM	#22
Xhosa New Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 10	Hello, I just bought a K-5! But I am having an issue using my SMC 50mm 1.7 on it!? It's set to manual but all I see is F-- flashing in the VF and on the LV screen... please help!

02-24-2012, 03:28 PM	#23
TomB_tx Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,446	Originally posted by Xhosa Hello, I just bought a K-5! But I am having an issue using my SMC 50mm 1.7 on it!? It's set to manual but all I see is F-- flashing in the VF and on the LV screen... please help! One more step for manual lenses, change a menu setting: Hit the menu button and select the "C" tab, and menu 4. Item 27 is "Using Aperture Ring" - Change this to "Permitted" Then try the lens on manual again.

02-24-2012, 03:37 PM	#24
Xhosa New Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 10	EXCELLENT! Thank you for the quick response. I just picked this camera up after using Micro 4/3 for the past year and I must say it is a very welcomed upgrade. This Body is an absolute joy to handle. Cheers Chris

02-24-2012, 03:38 PM	#25
Stone G. Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Zealand, Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,516	Originally posted by Xhosa Hello, I just bought a K-5! But I am having an issue using my SMC 50mm 1.7 on it!? It's set to manual but all I see is F-- flashing in the VF and on the LV screen... please help! Unless your lens is an "A" lens you should see "F--". K- and M-lenses have no electrical conytacts to communicate their aperture setting to the camera body. By the way: Did you remember to set Custom Steeing no. 27, "Using Aperture Ring" to "Permitted"? You say you have set to manual; does that include: The camera to manual mode "M"? and the focus to manual focus "MF"?

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02-26-2012, 09:52 AM	#26
Xhosa New Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 10	I did have everything set to manual but did not change Aperture to permitted. That did the trick! Thanks for the response. Now how do I get one of those proud owner of signatures? Cheers Chris

02-26-2012, 12:29 PM	#27
Stone G. Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Zealand, Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,516	Originally posted by Xhosa ------------------------Now how do I get one of those proud owner of signatures? Cheers Chris You can find some templates here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/67605-pentax-k-5-k...ture-tags.html

02-26-2012, 01:00 PM	#28
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	They have some pretty good deals on lenses right now. A DA*300 F4 for $1129. Almost bought it then remembered that we are doing some flooring in the kitchen. What are my priorities???