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sb in ak · 07-12-2012, 10:10 PM

Originally posted by tabl10s

He we go with that reading BS again. I'll do it, but I don't gotta like it.

The K-5 manual is a bit intimidating. I think it may be longer than the manual that came with my Honda Civic.

**fs999** · 07-13-2012, 12:16 AM

It would be interesting to have the same like with cars, a photographing licence

))

tabl10s · 07-13-2012, 06:01 AM

I think I'll order the K5 book that comes in PDF. Only $15.

Rupert · 07-13-2012, 07:02 AM

Originally posted by tabl10s

He we go with that reading BS again. I'll do it, but I don't gotta like it.

None of us like it! However, most of what the K5 can do and do well is inside that book. It's like a map....and I hate maps too! As I type this, no telling how many men are out there driving in circles, lost and afraid, alone and lost...all because they won't ask for directions or get a map. I know, I was once lost that way for two weeks...I still suffer PTSD from it.
Best Regards!& RTFM!

tabl10s · 07-13-2012, 07:17 AM

No more wandering in the wilderness for me since my phone has GPS. eventhough it once told me to make a left turn....into an Almond grove.

liukaitc · 07-13-2012, 09:15 AM

I use Live view to take pic a lot
that is very useful for event photography where you need high angle or low angle shot
actually the only benefit of mirroless camera for me is that fast LV focus.
I used friend panasonic g2..use LV to take pic is a pleasure

SteveUK · 07-14-2012, 01:19 AM

Originally posted by liukaitc

I use Live view to take pic a lot
that is very useful for event photography where you need high angle or low angle shot
actually the only benefit of mirroless camera for me is that fast LV focus.
I used friend panasonic g2..use LV to take pic is a pleasure

Definitely times when its useful and definitely badly implemented on the k5. I had the sony a55 before, the live view worked much much nicer, it was just the taking good photos part where it and I seemed to disagree so I raided some savings to swap it out, very happy .... but I think if live view were really important I'd not be happy with it. Hopefully an area where Pentax can improve our firmware, since there are occasions where its useful.

nulla · 07-15-2012, 08:03 PM

Originally posted by tabl10s

I think I'll order the K5 book that comes in PDF. Only $15.

Here...save yourself some money.

http://www.pentax.jp/english/support/man-pdf/k-5.pdf

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07-12-2012, 10:10 PM	#31
sb in ak Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Omaha, NE Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 612	Originally posted by tabl10s He we go with that reading BS again. I'll do it, but I don't gotta like it. The K-5 manual is a bit intimidating. I think it may be longer than the manual that came with my Honda Civic.

07-13-2012, 12:16 AM	#32
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,648	It would be interesting to have the same like with cars, a photographing licence ))

07-13-2012, 06:01 AM	#33
tabl10s Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento(formerly from B'Ham, England). Posts: 1,424 Original Poster	I think I'll order the K5 book that comes in PDF. Only $15.

07-13-2012, 07:02 AM	#34
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by tabl10s He we go with that reading BS again. I'll do it, but I don't gotta like it. None of us like it! However, most of what the K5 can do and do well is inside that book. It's like a map....and I hate maps too! As I type this, no telling how many men are out there driving in circles, lost and afraid, alone and lost...all because they won't ask for directions or get a map. I know, I was once lost that way for two weeks...I still suffer PTSD from it. Best Regards!& RTFM!

07-13-2012, 07:17 AM	#35
tabl10s Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento(formerly from B'Ham, England). Posts: 1,424 Original Poster	No more wandering in the wilderness for me since my phone has GPS. eventhough it once told me to make a left turn....into an Almond grove.

07-13-2012, 09:15 AM	#36
liukaitc Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 1,008	I use Live view to take pic a lot that is very useful for event photography where you need high angle or low angle shot actually the only benefit of mirroless camera for me is that fast LV focus. I used friend panasonic g2..use LV to take pic is a pleasure

07-14-2012, 01:19 AM	#37
SteveUK Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Southern UK Posts: 93	Originally posted by liukaitc I use Live view to take pic a lot that is very useful for event photography where you need high angle or low angle shot actually the only benefit of mirroless camera for me is that fast LV focus. I used friend panasonic g2..use LV to take pic is a pleasure Definitely times when its useful and definitely badly implemented on the k5. I had the sony a55 before, the live view worked much much nicer, it was just the taking good photos part where it and I seemed to disagree so I raided some savings to swap it out, very happy .... but I think if live view were really important I'd not be happy with it. Hopefully an area where Pentax can improve our firmware, since there are occasions where its useful.

07-15-2012, 08:03 PM	#38
nulla Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 1,560	Originally posted by tabl10s I think I'll order the K5 book that comes in PDF. Only $15. Here...save yourself some money. http://www.pentax.jp/english/support/man-pdf/k-5.pdf

Not Sure If This AF Thing(and maybe the K-5)Is for Me.

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