Anyone planning on testing the metering modes for the K-5?

brecklundin · 11-06-2010, 08:44 AM

Just curious as not much has been mentioned about the metering of the K-5. Or if someone did I missed it...just most for those who can...

deadwolfbones · 11-06-2010, 08:58 AM

What kind of testing are you expecting? I've used all three and they work as expected...

brecklundin · 11-06-2010, 09:09 AM

oh, not sure, just anything to make sure, show, all of the modes work as intended. I have assumed things from Pentax in the past so figure leave no questions unasked. So far I don't see anyone paying attention or mentioning what metering is being used in a shot. And since we have no idea if the changed anything or not I was thinking more focused testing would be worthwhile.

pxpaulx · 11-06-2010, 09:41 AM

OP, I am sure your question is innocent enough, but I have to ask, when has a camera metering system ever been an issue? Sure, some Pentax bodies have generally be known to slightly under expose to retain highlights, or meter a little differently with fully manual lenses, but I've never ever heard of a metering 'issue'. Metering works fine here too BTW.

kittykat46 · 11-06-2010, 10:13 AM

I had some feedback that the K-5 tends to be very conservative in exposure i.e. tends to underexpose.
Most of what I photograph is in bright sunlight.
A minor wrinkle, as once I understand the gear, I'll have a better idea what E/V compensation to apply.
But its still a matter of interest how true that comment is... Less than 1 E/V required compensation is a minor issue, more than 1 E/V becomes a concern to me...

telfish · 11-06-2010, 10:24 AM

Originally posted by kittykat46

I had some feedback that the K-5 tends to be very conservative in exposure i.e. tends to underexpose.
Most of what I photograph is in bright sunlight.
A minor wrinkle, as once I understand the gear, I'll have a better idea what E/V compensation to apply.
But its still a matter of interest how true that comment is... Less than 1 E/V required compensation is a minor issue, more than 1 E/V becomes a concern to me...

It does underexpose slightly, I dial in +.3 EV most of the time.

Jasvox · 11-06-2010, 10:29 AM

Judging by the last two replies, I think the OP's question is warranted.

I would ask if there is any tilt in the viewfinder of the K-5 like in my K10D, but that is for another topic.

Jason

pxpaulx · 11-06-2010, 10:34 AM

Originally posted by Jasvox

Judging by the last two replies, I think the OP's question is warranted.

I would ask if there is any tilt in the viewfinder of the K-5 like in my K10D, but that is for another topic.

Jason

I haven't noticed that before or since the k10d (dl...k10d...k20, kx, k7, k5). I always thought it was just me and never tested my k10d for it, but it was definitely there looking back. I think the issue was addressed and the tolerances tightened up following that body.

Jasvox · 11-06-2010, 10:40 AM

Originally posted by pxpaulx

I haven't noticed that before or since the k10d (dl...k10d...k20, kx, k7, k5). I always thought it was just me and never tested my k10d for it, but it was definitely there looking back. I think the issue was addressed and the tolerances tightened up following that body.

I thought so, my K-7 is dead on.

Jason

11-06-2010, 08:44 AM	#1
brecklundin Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,674	Anyone planning on testing the metering modes for the K-5? Just curious as not much has been mentioned about the metering of the K-5. Or if someone did I missed it...just most for those who can...

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11-06-2010, 08:58 AM	#2
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450	What kind of testing are you expecting? I've used all three and they work as expected...

11-06-2010, 09:09 AM	#3
brecklundin Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,674 Original Poster	oh, not sure, just anything to make sure, show, all of the modes work as intended. I have assumed things from Pentax in the past so figure leave no questions unasked. So far I don't see anyone paying attention or mentioning what metering is being used in a shot. And since we have no idea if the changed anything or not I was thinking more focused testing would be worthwhile.

11-06-2010, 09:41 AM	#4
pxpaulx Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 2,867	OP, I am sure your question is innocent enough, but I have to ask, when has a camera metering system ever been an issue? Sure, some Pentax bodies have generally be known to slightly under expose to retain highlights, or meter a little differently with fully manual lenses, but I've never ever heard of a metering 'issue'. Metering works fine here too BTW.

11-06-2010, 10:13 AM	#5
kittykat46 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 923	I had some feedback that the K-5 tends to be very conservative in exposure i.e. tends to underexpose. Most of what I photograph is in bright sunlight. A minor wrinkle, as once I understand the gear, I'll have a better idea what E/V compensation to apply. But its still a matter of interest how true that comment is... Less than 1 E/V required compensation is a minor issue, more than 1 E/V becomes a concern to me...

11-06-2010, 10:24 AM	#6
telfish Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NY Posts: 407	Originally posted by kittykat46 I had some feedback that the K-5 tends to be very conservative in exposure i.e. tends to underexpose. Most of what I photograph is in bright sunlight. A minor wrinkle, as once I understand the gear, I'll have a better idea what E/V compensation to apply. But its still a matter of interest how true that comment is... Less than 1 E/V required compensation is a minor issue, more than 1 E/V becomes a concern to me... It does underexpose slightly, I dial in +.3 EV most of the time.

11-06-2010, 10:29 AM	#7
Jasvox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,107	Judging by the last two replies, I think the OP's question is warranted. I would ask if there is any tilt in the viewfinder of the K-5 like in my K10D, but that is for another topic. Jason

11-06-2010, 10:34 AM	#8
pxpaulx Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 2,867	Originally posted by Jasvox Judging by the last two replies, I think the OP's question is warranted. I would ask if there is any tilt in the viewfinder of the K-5 like in my K10D, but that is for another topic. Jason I haven't noticed that before or since the k10d (dl...k10d...k20, kx, k7, k5). I always thought it was just me and never tested my k10d for it, but it was definitely there looking back. I think the issue was addressed and the tolerances tightened up following that body.

11-06-2010, 10:40 AM	#9
Jasvox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,107	Originally posted by pxpaulx I haven't noticed that before or since the k10d (dl...k10d...k20, kx, k7, k5). I always thought it was just me and never tested my k10d for it, but it was definitely there looking back. I think the issue was addressed and the tolerances tightened up following that body. I thought so, my K-7 is dead on. Jason