Is K5 Low Light AF Really that "Bad?"

audiobomber · 05-10-2013, 03:27 PM

Originally posted by jatrax

They are doing a phased elimination in the US as well. No more 100watt at this time and I think 60watt go away next year or maybe it is later this year. I foresee a generation of photographers looking at the white balance settings on their camera wondering what the heck a 'tungsten' is......

Tungsten is still the most common residential lighting source in Canada.

audiobomber · 05-10-2013, 03:28 PM

Originally posted by top-quark

I've personally never had a problem, but I guess others have. Has it been addressed in a firmware update, maybe?

V1.03 was supposed to cure tungsten light mis-focus, but had no effect on my camera.

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05-10-2013, 03:27 PM	#16
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by jatrax They are doing a phased elimination in the US as well. No more 100watt at this time and I think 60watt go away next year or maybe it is later this year. I foresee a generation of photographers looking at the white balance settings on their camera wondering what the heck a 'tungsten' is...... Tungsten is still the most common residential lighting source in Canada.

05-10-2013, 03:28 PM	#17
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by top-quark I've personally never had a problem, but I guess others have. Has it been addressed in a firmware update, maybe? V1.03 was supposed to cure tungsten light mis-focus, but had no effect on my camera.