becoming one with the K-5IIs

Lukinosity · 09-04-2013, 01:10 PM - **1 Like**

Just got my adapter in the mail today so I can use my old Super-Takumar. It's pretty yellow so i converted this one to b/w (and really tweaked it) and have put the lens on the window sill to return it to clear.

Julie · 09-04-2013, 01:58 PM

Looks cool, man! Enjoy playing around with those M42 lenses.

If you play around with the white balance, you might be able to lessen the yellow effect if you want to shoot color.

Lukinosity · 09-04-2013, 02:08 PM

Originally posted by Julie

Looks cool, man! Enjoy playing around with those M42 lenses.

If you play around with the white balance, you might be able to lessen the yellow effect if you want to shoot color.

Thanks Julie. The yellow is not evenly spread across the frame.....it's kinda blotchy. I have some nice southern exposure and am hopeful that in a couple weeks, I'll be good to go. I had also forgotten that the K-5IIs does not have focus peaking. I think it's super lame that the flagship camera is missing functionality of some that are below it. I may need to re-get a K-30.

**Eric Auer** · 09-04-2013, 03:17 PM - **1 Like**

I'm using A K-5 IIs as well, with almost nothing else than manual focus glass. I find the Little red focus assist light to be just fine. And the green Hexagon.

I absolutely Love this camera. I came from A film background and the K-5 IIs was my first DSLR and it made the transition easy for me.

I know I will keep mine for as long as it works, I honestly Do not need anything better.

Deedee · 09-05-2013, 11:23 AM

Originally posted by Corto-PA

I know I will keep mine for as long as it works, I honestly Do not need anything better.

Absolutely very well said. I don't need anything better.

09-04-2013, 01:10 PM - 1 Like	#1
Lukinosity Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 201	becoming one with the K-5IIs Just got my adapter in the mail today so I can use my old Super-Takumar. It's pretty yellow so i converted this one to b/w (and really tweaked it) and have put the lens on the window sill to return it to clear.

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09-04-2013, 01:58 PM	#2
Julie Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Illinois Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,069	Looks cool, man! Enjoy playing around with those M42 lenses. If you play around with the white balance, you might be able to lessen the yellow effect if you want to shoot color.

09-04-2013, 02:08 PM	#3
Lukinosity Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 201 Original Poster	Originally posted by Julie Looks cool, man! Enjoy playing around with those M42 lenses. If you play around with the white balance, you might be able to lessen the yellow effect if you want to shoot color. Thanks Julie. The yellow is not evenly spread across the frame.....it's kinda blotchy. I have some nice southern exposure and am hopeful that in a couple weeks, I'll be good to go. I had also forgotten that the K-5IIs does not have focus peaking. I think it's super lame that the flagship camera is missing functionality of some that are below it. I may need to re-get a K-30.

09-04-2013, 03:17 PM - 1 Like	#4
Eric Auer Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,211	I'm using A K-5 IIs as well, with almost nothing else than manual focus glass. I find the Little red focus assist light to be just fine. And the green Hexagon. I absolutely Love this camera. I came from A film background and the K-5 IIs was my first DSLR and it made the transition easy for me. I know I will keep mine for as long as it works, I honestly Do not need anything better.

09-05-2013, 11:23 AM	#5
Deedee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 307	Originally posted by Corto-PA I know I will keep mine for as long as it works, I honestly Do not need anything better. Absolutely very well said. I don't need anything better.