The K10D Club!

**baro-nite** · 02-12-2014, 06:13 PM - **1 Like**

I've been using my K10D a lot this month. I prefer it to the K-5 for most macro:

Racer X 69 · 02-12-2014, 06:48 PM

Originally posted by baro-nite

I've been using my K10D a lot this month. I prefer it to the K-5 for most macro:

What is it about the K10 that you prefer over the K5 for macro?

**baro-nite** · 02-12-2014, 06:59 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

What is it about the K10 that you prefer over the K5 for macro?

Most of my macro these days is high-magnification with stacking. I have flashes very close meaning I can have them at low power and still shoot at low ISO, and I just like the look of the K10D at low ISO. (I suppose I should really do some controlled comparisons with the K-5.) More pixels doesn't help with this kind of macro, because you are nearly always working right up against diffraction limits, so I actually prefer the K10D's lower resolution for this. Plus it makes the stacking go quicker -- it's a computationally heavy process.

Racer X 69 · 02-12-2014, 08:37 PM

Originally posted by baro-nite

Most of my macro these days is high-magnification with stacking. I have flashes very close meaning I can have them at low power and still shoot at low ISO, and I just like the look of the K10D at low ISO. (I suppose I should really do some controlled comparisons with the K-5.) More pixels doesn't help with this kind of macro, because you are nearly always working right up against diffraction limits, so I actually prefer the K10D's lower resolution for this. Plus it makes the stacking go quicker -- it's a computationally heavy process.

I see. Thanks for sharing your perspective and reasons.

I hear you on the computational angle. The very first computer I had was a Pentium 3, and I scanned an 8x10 photograph and something like 1,200 dpi. It crashed the machine repeatedly. I ultimately dug deep into the operating system and turned off every process I could to get the thing to run, and finally was able to scan the photo. It turned out real nice, but to view and edit the thing, or even print it, I had to play the silly disable the services dance to make it happen.

Today though, I have a CAD workstation I built to do 3d CAD and solid modeling stuff on and it has no trouble at all with extra high resolution images.

Of course I don't use it for anything else, it doesn't even have any software on it that is not needed for the work I do on it.

**rayallen** · 02-13-2014, 12:37 AM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Some doors in historic downtown Madison, Georgia.

A very nice and varied collection. Doors make interesting subjects.

Racer X 69 · 02-13-2014, 12:41 AM

Originally posted by rayallen

A very nice and varied collection. Doors make interesting subjects.

Thank you so much for the kind words Ray!

wkraus · 02-13-2014, 01:28 AM

Originally posted by baro-nite

I've been using my K10D a lot this month. I prefer it to the K-5 for most macro:

Awesome shot!

manntax · 02-13-2014, 01:49 AM

Originally posted by baro-nite

I've been using my K10D a lot this month. I prefer it to the K-5 for most macro:

This is surreal !! I love the composition and overall smoothness of tones in this snow flakes.

Amazing how they are designed to shape every time differently ! It's like A Creator was saying : 'Look at that and tell me how come you all still don't believe in me!!' - and indeed people too often ignores these small wonders until they are up against their face

--manntax

Old Man · 02-13-2014, 01:55 AM

Baro-nite, that is an excellent photo, I love it.

Manntax, I totally agree with your way of thinking.

manntax · 02-13-2014, 02:00 AM

Originally posted by Old Man

Baro-nite, that is an excellent photo, I love it.

Manntax, I totally agree with your way of thinking.

Thank you ! Yeah, we all are with no excuse..

mike7fa · 02-13-2014, 09:24 AM

Is there any reason why there should not be a K10D "Users Club"; as in the K200, K5 Users Clubs, etc, and listed as a group along with all the other groups? There are evidently enough interested K10D users to warrant this. As it stands now, it's difficult to know that our group/club exists and difficult to find.

**paulh** · 02-13-2014, 09:39 AM

Originally posted by mike7fa

Is there any reason why there should not be a K10D "Users Club"; as in the K200, K5 Users Clubs, etc, and listed as a group along with all the other groups? There are evidently enough interested K10D users to warrant this. As it stands now, it's difficult to know that our group/club exists and difficult to find.

You mean this one? K10D Users - PentaxForums.com

**rayallen** · 02-13-2014, 02:08 PM

Originally posted by paulh

You mean this one? K10D Users - PentaxForums.com

Yeah, that looks like the one! Thanks for pointing that out, Paul. I was not aware of its existence. We can gather there, too. I have joined the group.

Racer X 69 · 02-13-2014, 06:34 PM

I'm a member!

Another K10 shot.

**paulh** · 02-13-2014, 10:15 PM

K10D & DA L 50-200 (xposted)

02-13-2014, 01:49 AM	#308
manntax Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,972	Originally posted by baro-nite I've been using my K10D a lot this month. I prefer it to the K-5 for most macro: This is surreal !! I love the composition and overall smoothness of tones in this snow flakes. Amazing how they are designed to shape every time differently ! It's like A Creator was saying : 'Look at that and tell me how come you all still don't believe in me!!' - and indeed people too often ignores these small wonders until they are up against their face --manntax Last edited by manntax; 02-13-2014 at 01:58 AM.

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02-12-2014, 06:13 PM - 1 Like	#301
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,295	I've been using my K10D a lot this month. I prefer it to the K-5 for most macro:

02-12-2014, 06:48 PM	#302
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,073	Originally posted by baro-nite I've been using my K10D a lot this month. I prefer it to the K-5 for most macro: What is it about the K10 that you prefer over the K5 for macro?

02-12-2014, 06:59 PM	#303
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,295	Originally posted by Racer X 69 What is it about the K10 that you prefer over the K5 for macro? Most of my macro these days is high-magnification with stacking. I have flashes very close meaning I can have them at low power and still shoot at low ISO, and I just like the look of the K10D at low ISO. (I suppose I should really do some controlled comparisons with the K-5.) More pixels doesn't help with this kind of macro, because you are nearly always working right up against diffraction limits, so I actually prefer the K10D's lower resolution for this. Plus it makes the stacking go quicker -- it's a computationally heavy process.

02-12-2014, 08:37 PM	#304
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,073	Originally posted by baro-nite Most of my macro these days is high-magnification with stacking. I have flashes very close meaning I can have them at low power and still shoot at low ISO, and I just like the look of the K10D at low ISO. (I suppose I should really do some controlled comparisons with the K-5.) More pixels doesn't help with this kind of macro, because you are nearly always working right up against diffraction limits, so I actually prefer the K10D's lower resolution for this. Plus it makes the stacking go quicker -- it's a computationally heavy process. I see. Thanks for sharing your perspective and reasons. I hear you on the computational angle. The very first computer I had was a Pentium 3, and I scanned an 8x10 photograph and something like 1,200 dpi. It crashed the machine repeatedly. I ultimately dug deep into the operating system and turned off every process I could to get the thing to run, and finally was able to scan the photo. It turned out real nice, but to view and edit the thing, or even print it, I had to play the silly disable the services dance to make it happen. Today though, I have a CAD workstation I built to do 3d CAD and solid modeling stuff on and it has no trouble at all with extra high resolution images. Of course I don't use it for anything else, it doesn't even have any software on it that is not needed for the work I do on it.

02-13-2014, 12:37 AM	#305
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Some doors in historic downtown Madison, Georgia. A very nice and varied collection. Doors make interesting subjects.

02-13-2014, 12:41 AM	#306
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,073	Originally posted by rayallen A very nice and varied collection. Doors make interesting subjects. Thank you so much for the kind words Ray!

02-13-2014, 01:28 AM	#307
wkraus Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Near Vienna, Austria Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,067	Originally posted by baro-nite I've been using my K10D a lot this month. I prefer it to the K-5 for most macro: Awesome shot!

02-13-2014, 01:55 AM	#309
Old Man Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 171	Baro-nite, that is an excellent photo, I love it. Manntax, I totally agree with your way of thinking.

02-13-2014, 02:00 AM	#310
manntax Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,972	Originally posted by Old Man Baro-nite, that is an excellent photo, I love it. Manntax, I totally agree with your way of thinking. Thank you ! Yeah, we all are with no excuse..

02-13-2014, 09:24 AM	#311
mike7fa Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Niagara, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 57	Is there any reason why there should not be a K10D "Users Club"; as in the K200, K5 Users Clubs, etc, and listed as a group along with all the other groups? There are evidently enough interested K10D users to warrant this. As it stands now, it's difficult to know that our group/club exists and difficult to find.

02-13-2014, 09:39 AM	#312
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,308	Originally posted by mike7fa Is there any reason why there should not be a K10D "Users Club"; as in the K200, K5 Users Clubs, etc, and listed as a group along with all the other groups? There are evidently enough interested K10D users to warrant this. As it stands now, it's difficult to know that our group/club exists and difficult to find. You mean this one? K10D Users - PentaxForums.com

02-13-2014, 02:08 PM	#313
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	Originally posted by paulh You mean this one? K10D Users - PentaxForums.com Yeah, that looks like the one! Thanks for pointing that out, Paul. I was not aware of its existence. We can gather there, too. I have joined the group.

02-13-2014, 06:34 PM	#314
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,073	I'm a member! Another K10 shot.

02-13-2014, 10:15 PM	#315
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,308	K10D & DA L 50-200 (xposted)