Originally posted by pinholecam The K5 catch in focus is far from spot on esp. if you have lenses faster than f2.8.
Like I said before. I owned a NEX5n and a K5 at the same time for some months.
Catch in focus on the K5 works 100% spot on with my Porst 55mm ƒ1.2! Yes, there are some shots that I miss, but those are human error only.
With the NEX5n, it would take ages to focus that same Porst 55mm ƒ1.2.
Originally posted by pinholecam I've found MF on EVF to be much better provided they are the ones with higher screen refresh rates.
Coupled with the focusing aids like peaking, zoom in, window in window zoom box and larger viewfinder on such EVFs (ie. G3; A77), its a basically a easier method to do MF.
Agree, it's surely easier. But so much more work and it takes much more time. Your subject and yourself shouldn't be moving at all. It's ideal for landscapes, architecture. But don't try doing that at a party or a sportsevent!
With my Porst, K5 and catch in focus, I can do portraits with the eye in 100% focus at a CHILDRENS PARTY. It takes some work, knowhow and practice though.
But when I get the chance to take time to focus, like with a landscape, I'll use the LV and zoom in 8x.
It's really nice being able to choose, and have best of both worlds. So, going mirrorless is the removal of an important feature, not the improvement or addition of one.
Originally posted by pinholecam I'm enthusiastic and happy that Pentax brought out something new.
Don't get me wrong. I feel the same. I'm particularly happy they kept K-mount! I just hope and pray that they'll keep the OVF for their high end bodies. Hopefully there's a very interesting model(s) to come.