Originally posted by kadajawi @patarok: I've had massive problems with the ginormous K-5 AF points. I usually only use the center one, and recompose, but it's useless, really. I could be focusing on ANYTHING that is roughly in the center area of the image. Often it's focusing on what is behind my motive, even though the red dot is clearly covering the motive. It's a joke. Having more, and much much smaller focus points, would, if the exact one the camera picked is marked, be extremely helpful. Plus it would help people who want to do focus tracking, and it also covers a much larger area of the sensor, 90% IIRC. Of course that's helpful!
FTF. This is not twitter.
The samsung nx1 is no FF.
Again. This thread is not for samsung ads and about specs speculation. I saw the camera in action. No, it does not live up to the specs.
(Maybe a firmware problem, but i really don't care, because this thread actually is about the next Pentax FF.)
If you are not able to use your K-5 with mid-focus, i am pretty sure you should better switch to point and shoot cameras.("or read the next paragraphs carefully)
I own a K-5II and i am focusing fast as hell with mid-af.
I don't really know what it is about with you not getting "focus" but, you should maybe consider that it is on your side.
Keep in mind, when working with mid-focus and AF button press to hold the focus point, you should not move your camera. When working with the aperture wide open, the AF layer is not very deep.
My good guess is, that you move your camera slightly towards the object you want to focus, before you completely press down the shutter release button.
Many people tend to do so. (Those moments are often out of perception.)
Composure before Exposure.
link:
http://improvephotography.com/1365/how-to-properly-hold-a-dslr-camera/ There is more on the internet how to hold your camera right and keep your stand.
If you do not understand DOF. Google is your friend. And keep in mind, with the aperture wide open, the focus "layer" (i call it like that, because it helps my imagination whilst shooting) is really, REALLY T H I N.
250 Af-point hither or tither, when moving the camera, after it focused, and before/whilst pressing the shutter release button down completely will lead to out of focus results on EVERY camera. You can go and hand 50.000Dollars over to your photo-equipment-dealer, but that won't help in such cases.
PLZ, don't be too nitpicky with my words, i am no native english tongue.
Besides that, the K-5II that i own: It has been dropped, then it fell down about 3.5-4m and it is still focusing correctly.(Do not try that at home! There is no guarantee on that)
Originally posted by RogerD_AZ While I think it's much too soon due to cost, a three layer sensor (aka Foveon style) would (could) be the next significant improvement in image quality.
But, that would be groundbreaking if at an affordable cost unlike Sigma's very expensive and rather featureless camera.
...Roger D
Though, that was a very constructive-minded posting, but Foveon... NO! I often also dream about a proper Foveon in the next Pentax, but the tech isn't mature yet.
I visited Photokina this year, and tested SIGMA's Foveon Cameras up to the latest, DP Quattro. I have to admit, it is indeed getting better. But still there is slight color noise already at ISO 800. I guess above ISO 800 even some cheap walmart point'n'shoot digicam could compete.
So dear Samsung freelancers, and all real Pentaxians. Let me remind you to the title of this thread AGAIN:
What could be 'different' about Pentax-FF?
(I am pretty sure, there are other threads, about what is good on other-brand cameras)
Last edited by patarok; 10-11-2014 at 07:14 AM.