My favorite Pentax feature so far

derekkite · 01-23-2014, 10:51 PM

For wildlife shooting with DA*300, I have the tv mode front dial changes shutter, rear dial changes exposure compensation. There are a few situations where a stop more or less is needed, and it is right there. I have the user modes set to 1. center weighted metering, 27 point focus center selected, 2. spot meter center point focus, 3. center point focus, center weighted metering. All tv mode. I switch between depending on circumstances.

KDAFA · 03-13-2014, 10:33 AM

Originally posted by Adam

... it's so fast is almost feels like you're just taking a single shot

Agree fully.

rfg · 03-13-2014, 10:16 PM

Not sure if this is exclusive to Pentax, but coming from the k-r one of my favourites is the e-dials when reviewing: I've set the rear dial to 100% zoom, so one click of the rear dial to check focus, and the front dial to go to next or previous image whether zoomed or not.

Leooel · 03-14-2014, 12:45 AM

Originally posted by MJSfoto1956

hmmm, quick search of the PDF manual for "hyper" turns up nothing.
For those of us new to Pentax, what is "hyper-program"?

Cheers,
Michael

Refers to P-mode, from which you can go to aperture or shutter sped mode just using the wheels.

dtmateojr · 03-14-2014, 12:49 AM

My favourite features are the automatic mirror lock-up when you engage the timer and that tiny green button that does automatic stop-down metering. These features are unique to Pentax. As to why other brands haven't thought of this? ...

Clavius · 03-14-2014, 01:05 AM

By far it is the lenses that it can mount! The limited still are Pentax coolest feature, imho. And the super-speedy bracketing. So easy to do hand-held HDR now. Especially if you keep it subtle.

Now how about a limted body? Styled in the same way as the limited lenses?

**Canada_Rockies** · 03-14-2014, 09:05 AM

Most of the features are not unique to the K-3. I don't have HDR, and my K10D's bracketing is slower, but the exposure shifted bracketing is there, and of course every Pentax AF SLR or DSLR has focus trapping. In the later models such as your K-3, I believe you can use it with AF lenses, whereas with the older cameras it was a way to make manual focus lenses semi AF.

Ronjal · 03-14-2014, 10:13 AM

How are you doing one touch bracketing, and how do you switch back?

Thank you,

Ron

**7samurai** · 03-14-2014, 12:25 PM

Originally posted by Na Horuk

Yea? Usually TAv mode, hyper-program, green button or overall ergonomics are hailed as little Pentax specialties. But that's also great

I second this.TAv just rocks.

Unregistered User · 03-14-2014, 12:36 PM

The Astrotracer is my favorite... and TAv and Hyper and Catch in Focus and... Well, Pentax is my favorite.

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01-23-2014, 10:51 PM	#16
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	For wildlife shooting with DA*300, I have the tv mode front dial changes shutter, rear dial changes exposure compensation. There are a few situations where a stop more or less is needed, and it is right there. I have the user modes set to 1. center weighted metering, 27 point focus center selected, 2. spot meter center point focus, 3. center point focus, center weighted metering. All tv mode. I switch between depending on circumstances.

03-13-2014, 10:33 AM	#17
KDAFA Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 528	Originally posted by Adam ... it's so fast is almost feels like you're just taking a single shot Agree fully.

03-13-2014, 10:16 PM	#18
rfg Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 139	Not sure if this is exclusive to Pentax, but coming from the k-r one of my favourites is the e-dials when reviewing: I've set the rear dial to 100% zoom, so one click of the rear dial to check focus, and the front dial to go to next or previous image whether zoomed or not.

03-14-2014, 12:45 AM	#19
Leooel New Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 23	Originally posted by MJSfoto1956 hmmm, quick search of the PDF manual for "hyper" turns up nothing. For those of us new to Pentax, what is "hyper-program"? Cheers, Michael Refers to P-mode, from which you can go to aperture or shutter sped mode just using the wheels.

03-14-2014, 12:49 AM	#20
dtmateojr Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 604	My favourite features are the automatic mirror lock-up when you engage the timer and that tiny green button that does automatic stop-down metering. These features are unique to Pentax. As to why other brands haven't thought of this? ...

03-14-2014, 01:05 AM	#21
Clavius Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Klundert Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,150	By far it is the lenses that it can mount! The limited still are Pentax coolest feature, imho. And the super-speedy bracketing. So easy to do hand-held HDR now. Especially if you keep it subtle. Now how about a limted body? Styled in the same way as the limited lenses?

03-14-2014, 09:05 AM	#22
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Most of the features are not unique to the K-3. I don't have HDR, and my K10D's bracketing is slower, but the exposure shifted bracketing is there, and of course every Pentax AF SLR or DSLR has focus trapping. In the later models such as your K-3, I believe you can use it with AF lenses, whereas with the older cameras it was a way to make manual focus lenses semi AF.

03-14-2014, 10:13 AM	#23
Ronjal New Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 11	How are you doing one touch bracketing, and how do you switch back? Thank you, Ron

03-14-2014, 12:25 PM	#24
7samurai Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 474	Originally posted by Na Horuk Yea? Usually TAv mode, hyper-program, green button or overall ergonomics are hailed as little Pentax specialties. But that's also great I second this.TAv just rocks.

03-14-2014, 12:36 PM	#25
Unregistered User Guest	The Astrotracer is my favorite... and TAv and Hyper and Catch in Focus and... Well, Pentax is my favorite.

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