so many threads, so many arguments about pentax AF.
and then there are those who want a test to conform to their methodology to justify their thoughts processes.
i don't shoot like you do, but i get good results. why should i shoot like you and get the same bad results just to confirm your own bias?
seriously?
I'm not real fond of the K1 multi-point algorithm. Wasn't fond of the K20 or K5iis or K3 either. But then again, most Nikon shooters i hang out with don't use multi-point either, they rely on their own tracking skills to keep the center point dot on target.
If you really want to include composition elements, use one dot offset right or left via point select.
When shooting burst mode, the results are entirely dependent are YOUR ability to track a subject during the frame blackout (shutter up) because the AF sensor is in the dark as well. Nikon does this better than any other manufacturer, but the weakest link is STILL the photog. Why do you think Nikon went to 99+ points, because the average person is horrible at tracking. How good are you? Go to a skeet range with a 20 gauge and find out.... it's the exact same technique!
Secondly, focus priority is fine if you want slower burst rate or you only want one to three frames per second. For me, release priority works so much better, because the camera more often that not catches up to the subject.... and this is key... if your tracking skills are good enough.
For really tough subjects, like diving birds, hummingbirds in flight and jets at an airshow, I actually shot AF-S and feather the shutter. I probably refocus 3-4x a second while tracking. I get nearly 100% hit rate. I actually turn off the AF <beep> because it annoys the heck out me, sounds like an alarm clock on speed...lol
My point is, if someone posts a thread with a good action sequence, learn from them, If you like the results, learn the technique. Who cares if they cherry picked, or used AF-S or AF-C or AF-A, back button or half press, focus or release priority. I'm looking at you mr
Originally posted by enoeske nothing here shows a sequence of AF-C shots. These are cherry picked shots that happen to be in focus.
I hope that was sarcasm...
Seriously, people, let the DPR thing die. That horse is bone meal.
Instead of "I'm happy with the K1 AF-C." How about "Here's my pic and here's how I did it. You can too."?
Get over your inferiority complex pentax shooters.
Am I 100% thrilled with the K1 AF-C? No. But it's a hell of a lot better than the K3 could ever be.
Is the K1 a D5? No. But I know of at least one d810 owner who's jealous as hell i paid 1/4 what he did and i can match his output pixel for pixel.