The K10D Club!

**rayallen** · 07-03-2015, 01:24 AM

Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave

EDIT: Here are some snaps from a walk this evening with my 1947 vintage Kodak Anastigmat 50mm/3.5.

Here's a 68 year old uncoated lens shooting into the light:

There's a quiet calm bliss in shooting with this 1930s designed 4 element tessar that makes it strangely addictive.

There is nothing wrong with that old Tessar, Dave. Those images have a special feel about them. A very nice rendering that makes modern lenses look a bit clinical.

pentaxpete · 07-05-2015, 08:25 AM

My Boy on his School 'Prom' with some of his girls from his school ONE of which was his 'date' -- can you GUESS WHICH ONE ?

K10D + 'kit' lens, + Mecablitz 45CL3 fill-in flash

PS : The Americans have a lot to answer for -- this 'PROM' is a US Import and costs a lot of ££££ for Parents !!

**paulh** · 07-05-2015, 08:30 AM

Originally posted by pentaxpete

My Boy on his School 'Prom' with some of his girls from his school ONE of which was his 'date' -- can you GUESS WHICH ONE ?

No idea, but the grin on his face speaks volumes

. Yes, those proms have become a huge expen$$e in recent years (didn't used to be that way).

**rayallen** · 07-05-2015, 03:38 PM

Originally posted by pentaxpete

My Boy on his School 'Prom' with some of his girls from his school ONE of which was his 'date' -- can you GUESS WHICH ONE ?

Another great example of how well the kit lens can perform. Great exposure and very sharp.

No, I could not guess which one is his date but I don't think he could go far wrong with any one of that fine looking group.

tromboads · 07-05-2015, 08:36 PM

lol Tell him he wants the one in Lilac on the left :P

He looks very pleased with himself

pentaxpete · 07-06-2015, 12:45 AM

OK -- I'll give the answer -- it is the one one the END on the LEFT with the FLOWER on her wrist as his present.

dti88 · 07-08-2015, 02:48 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by rayallen

I would like to know if everyone is aware of a K10D feature that is not very well documented IMHO.

Do you know how to easily change the ISO while shooting? There is an easier way than going to the Fn menu. Just press the OK button and the current ISO is displayed in the top LCD and then turn the rear e-dial while still holding the OK button.

On page 19 of the manual it says in point 18 that the OK button displays the current ISO and point 23 says that the rear e-dial sets sensitivity values but it does not directly link the two together.
This is a great feature that I think is poorly documented. I can find no other reference to it in the manual. Please correct me if I am wrong.

I assume that this feature is also available on other Pentax models but the K10D is the only one I have owned and the only one I know intimately.

Does anyone else use this feature?

I know this is an old post, But thanks. this is great!

**rayallen** · 07-08-2015, 03:20 PM

Originally posted by dti88

I know this is an old post, But thanks. this is great!

My pleasure. You are most welcome.

Dartmoor Dave · 07-09-2015, 01:58 PM - **1 Like**

A sunny summer afternoon's walk near Vixen Tor, untroubled by intimations of mortality.
Unless you count the skull, obviously. Because a guy can't go for a nice walk on Dartmoor without some bloke with a ragged robe and a scythe turning up somewhere along the way and crying, "Doom! Doom!"
The local tourist board should put some signs up: "Welcome to Dartmoor. Et in Arcadia ego."

Zenitar 16mm, natch.

**paulh** · 07-11-2015, 09:58 AM

Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave

Zenitar 16mm, natch.

Nice one Dave. I love the way the Zen renders skies and clouds - one of the first things I noticed when I acquired mine.

Taken in April with a Sigma 17-70, wide-open. At the moment, the lake is flooded and all of this is underwater...

tromboads · 07-12-2015, 12:08 AM

Well I ended up in NZ over the weekend, parts of Christchurch (in the south) is still broken. I was there last about a year ago.

Half Life 2
Broken bridge
Temporary?
Ghetto

12m later it's still pretty shitty in the CBD. It's frustrating that it's still in pieces. I suppose I've been spoiled in AU not having witness any major disaster / conflict / anything. The local Taxi drivers hit it on the head though when they noted, it only took LA and Japan 24m to get shit sorted, but their market is 1000x larger the Christchurch :P So Christchurch is just a large regional town, then it makes sense.

Compared to Auckland however..
CBD looking north west

It's still stupidly beautiful in parts (Christchurch) Stand on a hill and it's all apparent.

Pretty place for a port
Volcano ridge

If you turned around one would see Christchurch in the valley below, and snow covered mountains peaking above the clouds. Being able to stand in one spot, smell the ocean and have the chill of the mountains hit you in the face is awesome. Oh, that road around the ridge continues up the top and right down back to the ocean. Jesus that would be beautiful in any vehicle.

Having said that. Go to NZ! :P

Oh, and sorry K10.. I'm ready for a cleaner high ISO camera now.

The only K10 shots above are of the bridge, the melting penguins, and the skyline at night time. The rest was with the Q. only because I had the Q with me, hence the power of the Q. :P

**pbancr** · 07-12-2015, 07:41 AM

K10D + Kit 18-55

Group · 07-13-2015, 06:35 AM - **1 Like**

Went to a local autocross event yesterday.
If you don't what that is, to be blunt, it's dudes racing cars in a parking lot, around cones, really fast

YQG · 07-13-2015, 07:28 AM

Originally posted by RussV

The 18-55mm is also the cheapest AF wide angle in the Pentax range!

And this is why I regret moving mine along.

Joining the K10D club in two days. Can't wait.

tromboads · 07-13-2015, 03:30 PM

Originally posted by Group

Went to a local autocross event yesterday.
If you don't what that is, to be blunt, it's dudes racing cars in a parking lot, around cones, really fast

Hmmm Autocross! More fun then one dares poke a stick at. Love the shot of the early Golf.

07-12-2015, 12:08 AM	#1346
tromboads Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Melbs Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,240	Well I ended up in NZ over the weekend, parts of Christchurch (in the south) is still broken. I was there last about a year ago. Half Life 2 Broken bridge Temporary? Ghetto 12m later it's still pretty shitty in the CBD. It's frustrating that it's still in pieces. I suppose I've been spoiled in AU not having witness any major disaster / conflict / anything. The local Taxi drivers hit it on the head though when they noted, it only took LA and Japan 24m to get shit sorted, but their market is 1000x larger the Christchurch :P So Christchurch is just a large regional town, then it makes sense. Compared to Auckland however.. CBD looking north west It's still stupidly beautiful in parts (Christchurch) Stand on a hill and it's all apparent. Pretty place for a port Volcano ridge If you turned around one would see Christchurch in the valley below, and snow covered mountains peaking above the clouds. Being able to stand in one spot, smell the ocean and have the chill of the mountains hit you in the face is awesome. Oh, that road around the ridge continues up the top and right down back to the ocean. Jesus that would be beautiful in any vehicle. Having said that. Go to NZ! :P Oh, and sorry K10.. I'm ready for a cleaner high ISO camera now. The only K10 shots above are of the bridge, the melting penguins, and the skyline at night time. The rest was with the Q. only because I had the Q with me, hence the power of the Q. :P Last edited by tromboads; 07-12-2015 at 12:35 AM.

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07-03-2015, 01:24 AM	#1336
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave EDIT: Here are some snaps from a walk this evening with my 1947 vintage Kodak Anastigmat 50mm/3.5. Here's a 68 year old uncoated lens shooting into the light: There's a quiet calm bliss in shooting with this 1930s designed 4 element tessar that makes it strangely addictive. There is nothing wrong with that old Tessar, Dave. Those images have a special feel about them. A very nice rendering that makes modern lenses look a bit clinical.

07-05-2015, 08:25 AM	#1337
pentaxpete Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Brentwood, Essex Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 366	My Boy on his School 'Prom' with some of his girls from his school ONE of which was his 'date' -- can you GUESS WHICH ONE ? K10D + 'kit' lens, + Mecablitz 45CL3 fill-in flash PS : The Americans have a lot to answer for -- this 'PROM' is a US Import and costs a lot of ££££ for Parents !!

07-05-2015, 08:30 AM	#1338
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,262	Originally posted by pentaxpete My Boy on his School 'Prom' with some of his girls from his school ONE of which was his 'date' -- can you GUESS WHICH ONE ? No idea, but the grin on his face speaks volumes . Yes, those proms have become a huge expen$$e in recent years (didn't used to be that way).

07-05-2015, 03:38 PM	#1339
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	Originally posted by pentaxpete My Boy on his School 'Prom' with some of his girls from his school ONE of which was his 'date' -- can you GUESS WHICH ONE ? Another great example of how well the kit lens can perform. Great exposure and very sharp. No, I could not guess which one is his date but I don't think he could go far wrong with any one of that fine looking group.

07-05-2015, 08:36 PM	#1340
tromboads Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Melbs Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,240	lol Tell him he wants the one in Lilac on the left :P He looks very pleased with himself

07-06-2015, 12:45 AM	#1341
pentaxpete Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Brentwood, Essex Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 366	OK -- I'll give the answer -- it is the one one the END on the LEFT with the FLOWER on her wrist as his present.

07-08-2015, 02:48 PM - 1 Like	#1342
dti88 New Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Westfield, NY (Buffalo) Posts: 15	Originally posted by rayallen I would like to know if everyone is aware of a K10D feature that is not very well documented IMHO. Do you know how to easily change the ISO while shooting? There is an easier way than going to the Fn menu. Just press the OK button and the current ISO is displayed in the top LCD and then turn the rear e-dial while still holding the OK button. On page 19 of the manual it says in point 18 that the OK button displays the current ISO and point 23 says that the rear e-dial sets sensitivity values but it does not directly link the two together. This is a great feature that I think is poorly documented. I can find no other reference to it in the manual. Please correct me if I am wrong. I assume that this feature is also available on other Pentax models but the K10D is the only one I have owned and the only one I know intimately. Does anyone else use this feature? I know this is an old post, But thanks. this is great!

07-08-2015, 03:20 PM	#1343
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	Originally posted by dti88 I know this is an old post, But thanks. this is great! My pleasure. You are most welcome.

07-09-2015, 01:58 PM - 1 Like	#1344
Dartmoor Dave Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Dartmoor, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,882	A sunny summer afternoon's walk near Vixen Tor, untroubled by intimations of mortality. Unless you count the skull, obviously. Because a guy can't go for a nice walk on Dartmoor without some bloke with a ragged robe and a scythe turning up somewhere along the way and crying, "Doom! Doom!" The local tourist board should put some signs up: "Welcome to Dartmoor. Et in Arcadia ego." Zenitar 16mm, natch.

07-11-2015, 09:58 AM	#1345
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,262	Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave Zenitar 16mm, natch. Nice one Dave. I love the way the Zen renders skies and clouds - one of the first things I noticed when I acquired mine. Taken in April with a Sigma 17-70, wide-open. At the moment, the lake is flooded and all of this is underwater...

07-13-2015, 06:35 AM - 1 Like	#1348
Group New Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 7	Went to a local autocross event yesterday. If you don't what that is, to be blunt, it's dudes racing cars in a parking lot, around cones, really fast

07-13-2015, 07:28 AM	#1349
YQG Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 23	Originally posted by RussV The 18-55mm is also the cheapest AF wide angle in the Pentax range! And this is why I regret moving mine along. Joining the K10D club in two days. Can't wait.

07-13-2015, 03:30 PM	#1350
tromboads Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Melbs Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,240	Originally posted by Group Went to a local autocross event yesterday. If you don't what that is, to be blunt, it's dudes racing cars in a parking lot, around cones, really fast Hmmm Autocross! More fun then one dares poke a stick at. Love the shot of the early Golf.