K-01 with DA15,21, 40 and 70 mounted

JinDesu · 03-13-2012, 09:27 AM

Thanks for being such a good sport! I'm extremely glad to hear that focus peaking works in AF mode to provide quick shift more assistance! That's an extremely good pairing of features!

rfortson · 03-13-2012, 10:08 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by monochrome

Looking at the image in Playback I can see operator error despite SR Confirmation, which is what I was really trying out. I need much practice creating a stable platform to use this camera for telephoto. So fat the DA40Ltd. is a dream

One way I've been able to create a stable platform (when needed) is to put my elbows into my side, put the strap around my neck, then pull the camera away from me to tighten the strap. That gives me three points of support.

**monochrome** · 03-13-2012, 11:09 AM

Originally posted by rfortson

One way I've been able to create a stable platform (when needed) is to put my elbows into my side, put the strap around my neck, then pull the camera away from me to tighten the strap. That gives me three points of support.

+1

Thanks!! I read you're description of that in another thread. I haven't yet attached the strap.

From the very beginning i've suggested one not hold this camera like a compact. I'm trying out my platform method, which is to hold the camera as pictured in the User Manuals for SLR's. That brings the LCD about 8' - 10" in front of my nose (not my eyes). I could adjust the strap so that it is firm at that distance.

**luftfluss** · 03-13-2012, 11:40 AM

If the initial product photos of the K-01 had been released with the DA21 attached, I think there would have been much less complaining about the K-01's aesthetics.

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03-13-2012, 09:27 AM	#16
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Thanks for being such a good sport! I'm extremely glad to hear that focus peaking works in AF mode to provide quick shift more assistance! That's an extremely good pairing of features!

03-13-2012, 10:08 AM - 1 Like	#17
rfortson Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston TX Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,129 Original Poster	Originally posted by monochrome Looking at the image in Playback I can see operator error despite SR Confirmation, which is what I was really trying out. I need much practice creating a stable platform to use this camera for telephoto. So fat the DA40Ltd. is a dream One way I've been able to create a stable platform (when needed) is to put my elbows into my side, put the strap around my neck, then pull the camera away from me to tighten the strap. That gives me three points of support.

03-13-2012, 11:09 AM	#18
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by rfortson One way I've been able to create a stable platform (when needed) is to put my elbows into my side, put the strap around my neck, then pull the camera away from me to tighten the strap. That gives me three points of support. +1 Thanks!! I read you're description of that in another thread. I haven't yet attached the strap. From the very beginning i've suggested one not hold this camera like a compact. I'm trying out my platform method, which is to hold the camera as pictured in the User Manuals for SLR's. That brings the LCD about 8' - 10" in front of my nose (not my eyes). I could adjust the strap so that it is firm at that distance.

03-13-2012, 11:40 AM	#19
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,626	If the initial product photos of the K-01 had been released with the DA21 attached, I think there would have been much less complaining about the K-01's aesthetics.