Has anyone tried the Bulb Mode on K-5

Pentax Lover · 11-21-2010, 07:26 PM

Has anyone tried the Bulb Mode on K-5, and has the double Exposure time been fixed from K-7?
I know there were some of you complaining about having to double exposure to get the Bulb Mode to work. I am asking because of wanting to get K-5, which is why I past up K-7 to get K-5 instead.
I like having Bulb Mode for Long Exposures of the Moon and such at Night, so I was just wondering, and if it ain't fixed, i'm still getting K-5 regardless!
Make me

or make me

it doesn't matter, what matters is that at one time I wanted the Canon 7D but heard various problems about it, then heard about Nikon D7000, and have been turned off by the Dead Pixel problems and no Pixel Mapping, and then the K-5 which has all those features and more, and some of those the D7000 doesn't have. BIG TURN OFF in my book, that is, if you understtod where I stood in my Learning Photography more then 20 years ago, lol!

Hypocorism · 11-21-2010, 08:04 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Pentax Lover

I like having Bulb Mode for Long Exposures of the Moon and such at Night, so I was just wondering, and if it ain't fixed, i'm still getting K-5 regardless!

Apparently DFS can be (optionally) disabled in Bulb mode in K-5.

Weeks ago there was much discussion and some astro work examples done on here with the new model. You might want to look that up in the dedicated K-5 group.

Quote:

Make me

or make me

it doesn't matter, what matters is that at one time I wanted the Canon 7D but heard various problems about it, then heard about Nikon D7000, and have been turned off by the Dead Pixel problems and no Pixel Mapping, and then the K-5 which has all those features and more, and some of those the D7000 doesn't have. BIG TURN OFF in my book, that is, if you understtod where I stood in my Learning Photography more then 20 years ago, lol!

Not easy is it? I'm waiting for the perfect crop DSL/R to be made too.

Is good to hear that you're satisfied K-5 will do the deed for you. And it's even edged down a fraction in price at some outlets also.

.R.

Pentax Lover · 11-21-2010, 08:20 PM

Thanks, Hypocorism

Pentax Lover · 11-22-2010, 12:08 PM

Hello Hypocorism, None of us will ever find a PERFECT Digital Camera that is free of Problems.
Me though, I am particular about what features I want and don't want, and that is because the amount of time (20+ years) learning the ins and outs of Photography, Film Developing, ISO Speeds, so on, and so on.
My advice, (this is what I did) Write down the things or features you want most or need, find a Camera(s) that fills that as much as possible, and you will be a happy camper, glad to help if you enjoyed this, and this goes for anybody else.
I put down the things I enjoyed doing FIRST, then then other features I wanted, AEB Bracketing,
Multiple Exposure, FPS that would work in conjuction with the things I enjoyed doing, example, I like Car Racing, or Dirt Track Racing, and in this Case, the camera for MUST BE Dust/Weather Proof, Those are just some of the Reason's I choose the K-5, cause it's most everything I want.
Kenneth

JeffJS · 11-22-2010, 12:32 PM

78 minutes. DFS Off.

4 minutes

Pentax Lover · 11-22-2010, 01:01 PM

Originally posted by JeffJS

78 minutes. DFS Off.

4 minutes

I see six different Dead Pixels in that 2nd Photo or is that noize?

JeffJS · 11-22-2010, 01:32 PM

Originally posted by Pentax Lover

I see six different Dead Pixels in that 2nd Photo or is that noize?

Your eyes are a lot better than mine are then. Where in this medium resolution photo do you see Dead Pixels ?

Pentax Lover · 11-22-2010, 06:19 PM

Originally posted by JeffJS

Your eyes are a lot better than mine are then. Where in this medium resolution photo do you see Dead Pixels ?

a Blue one Top center and then one one to far top right and the rest closer to center

amoringello · 11-22-2010, 07:45 PM

You're not talking about the star trails are you? At four minutes those are the stars leaving trails of light.

If this was taken with RAW, converters do a superb job at removing dead or hot pixels.
Shrunken down to this small JPEG, youre not likely to see them anyway.

JeffJS · 11-22-2010, 08:10 PM

I was wondering that too but I'm not going to fight with the guy about it. He asked a question, I answered it. There are dust specs in the photo (cloned them out of the first one) but no dead pixels.

... and yes, shot RAW (DNG) as are all of my photos. Processed in CS4.

melander · 11-23-2010, 10:58 AM

Here is a 17min exposure at iso 80, no noise visible in the rawfile. DFS off

vievetrick · 11-23-2010, 11:37 AM

Thouse are star trails for sure. Great shots. I want to try some long exposures with my new K5. What are you using for remote to hold open the shutter? If you don't mind me asking.

Pentax Lover · 11-23-2010, 12:04 PM

Originally posted by JeffJS

I was wondering that too but I'm not going to fight with the guy about it. He asked a question, I answered it. There are dust specs in the photo (cloned them out of the first one) but no dead pixels.

... and yes, shot RAW (DNG) as are all of my photos. Processed in CS4.

well. i could be mistaken, and it might be dust, and i am not out to argue either, I guess my mistake, sorry

Hypocorism · 11-23-2010, 12:45 PM

Originally posted by Pentax Lover

well. i could be mistaken, and it might be dust, and i am not out to argue either, I guess my mistake, sorry

Or maybe not. Were you wearing polarizing spectacles when you viewed the pic?

.R.

JeffJS · 11-23-2010, 04:30 PM

Originally posted by vievetrick

Thouse are star trails for sure. Great shots. I want to try some long exposures with my new K5. What are you using for remote to hold open the shutter? If you don't mind me asking.

If you are asking Me...

These were done with the Wireless Remote F. The camera is set so that one press opens the shutter, the second closes it. The 78 min exposure was done with the camera on a tripod arm stuck out the window shown in the second photo.

Like this only the camera was outside and pointed up..

and yes, the camera was very secure with straps tying the camera inside in case something stupid happened.

11-21-2010, 07:26 PM	#1
Pentax Lover Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Silsbee, TX Posts: 73	Has anyone tried the Bulb Mode on K-5 Has anyone tried the Bulb Mode on K-5, and has the double Exposure time been fixed from K-7? I know there were some of you complaining about having to double exposure to get the Bulb Mode to work. I am asking because of wanting to get K-5, which is why I past up K-7 to get K-5 instead. I like having Bulb Mode for Long Exposures of the Moon and such at Night, so I was just wondering, and if it ain't fixed, i'm still getting K-5 regardless! Make me or make me it doesn't matter, what matters is that at one time I wanted the Canon 7D but heard various problems about it, then heard about Nikon D7000, and have been turned off by the Dead Pixel problems and no Pixel Mapping, and then the K-5 which has all those features and more, and some of those the D7000 doesn't have. BIG TURN OFF in my book, that is, if you understtod where I stood in my Learning Photography more then 20 years ago, lol!

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11-21-2010, 08:04 PM - 1 Like	#2
Hypocorism Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Melbourne .au Posts: 623	Originally posted by Pentax Lover I like having Bulb Mode for Long Exposures of the Moon and such at Night, so I was just wondering, and if it ain't fixed, i'm still getting K-5 regardless! Apparently DFS can be (optionally) disabled in Bulb mode in K-5. Weeks ago there was much discussion and some astro work examples done on here with the new model. You might want to look that up in the dedicated K-5 group. Quote: Make me or make me it doesn't matter, what matters is that at one time I wanted the Canon 7D but heard various problems about it, then heard about Nikon D7000, and have been turned off by the Dead Pixel problems and no Pixel Mapping, and then the K-5 which has all those features and more, and some of those the D7000 doesn't have. BIG TURN OFF in my book, that is, if you understtod where I stood in my Learning Photography more then 20 years ago, lol! Not easy is it? I'm waiting for the perfect crop DSL/R to be made too. Is good to hear that you're satisfied K-5 will do the deed for you. And it's even edged down a fraction in price at some outlets also. .R.

11-21-2010, 08:20 PM	#3
Pentax Lover Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Silsbee, TX Posts: 73 Original Poster	Thanks, Hypocorism

11-22-2010, 12:08 PM	#4
Pentax Lover Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Silsbee, TX Posts: 73 Original Poster	Hello Hypocorism, None of us will ever find a PERFECT Digital Camera that is free of Problems. Me though, I am particular about what features I want and don't want, and that is because the amount of time (20+ years) learning the ins and outs of Photography, Film Developing, ISO Speeds, so on, and so on. My advice, (this is what I did) Write down the things or features you want most or need, find a Camera(s) that fills that as much as possible, and you will be a happy camper, glad to help if you enjoyed this, and this goes for anybody else. I put down the things I enjoyed doing FIRST, then then other features I wanted, AEB Bracketing, Multiple Exposure, FPS that would work in conjuction with the things I enjoyed doing, example, I like Car Racing, or Dirt Track Racing, and in this Case, the camera for MUST BE Dust/Weather Proof, Those are just some of the Reason's I choose the K-5, cause it's most everything I want. Kenneth

11-22-2010, 12:32 PM	#5
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	78 minutes. DFS Off. 4 minutes

11-22-2010, 01:01 PM	#6
Pentax Lover Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Silsbee, TX Posts: 73 Original Poster	Originally posted by JeffJS 78 minutes. DFS Off. 4 minutes I see six different Dead Pixels in that 2nd Photo or is that noize?

11-22-2010, 01:32 PM	#7
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Originally posted by Pentax Lover I see six different Dead Pixels in that 2nd Photo or is that noize? Your eyes are a lot better than mine are then. Where in this medium resolution photo do you see Dead Pixels ?

11-22-2010, 06:19 PM	#8
Pentax Lover Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Silsbee, TX Posts: 73 Original Poster	Originally posted by JeffJS Your eyes are a lot better than mine are then. Where in this medium resolution photo do you see Dead Pixels ? a Blue one Top center and then one one to far top right and the rest closer to center

11-22-2010, 07:45 PM	#9
amoringello Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,562	You're not talking about the star trails are you? At four minutes those are the stars leaving trails of light. If this was taken with RAW, converters do a superb job at removing dead or hot pixels. Shrunken down to this small JPEG, youre not likely to see them anyway.

11-22-2010, 08:10 PM	#10
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	I was wondering that too but I'm not going to fight with the guy about it. He asked a question, I answered it. There are dust specs in the photo (cloned them out of the first one) but no dead pixels. ... and yes, shot RAW (DNG) as are all of my photos. Processed in CS4.

11-23-2010, 10:58 AM	#11
melander Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sweden, Umea Posts: 876	Here is a 17min exposure at iso 80, no noise visible in the rawfile. DFS off

11-23-2010, 11:37 AM	#12
vievetrick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Easthampton - Massachusetts - USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,183	Thouse are star trails for sure. Great shots. I want to try some long exposures with my new K5. What are you using for remote to hold open the shutter? If you don't mind me asking.

11-23-2010, 12:04 PM	#13
Pentax Lover Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Silsbee, TX Posts: 73 Original Poster	Originally posted by JeffJS I was wondering that too but I'm not going to fight with the guy about it. He asked a question, I answered it. There are dust specs in the photo (cloned them out of the first one) but no dead pixels. ... and yes, shot RAW (DNG) as are all of my photos. Processed in CS4. well. i could be mistaken, and it might be dust, and i am not out to argue either, I guess my mistake, sorry

11-23-2010, 12:45 PM	#14
Hypocorism Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Melbourne .au Posts: 623	Originally posted by Pentax Lover well. i could be mistaken, and it might be dust, and i am not out to argue either, I guess my mistake, sorry Or maybe not. Were you wearing polarizing spectacles when you viewed the pic? .R.

11-23-2010, 04:30 PM	#15
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Originally posted by vievetrick Thouse are star trails for sure. Great shots. I want to try some long exposures with my new K5. What are you using for remote to hold open the shutter? If you don't mind me asking. If you are asking Me... These were done with the Wireless Remote F. The camera is set so that one press opens the shutter, the second closes it. The 78 min exposure was done with the camera on a tripod arm stuck out the window shown in the second photo. Like this only the camera was outside and pointed up.. and yes, the camera was very secure with straps tying the camera inside in case something stupid happened.