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**Clarkey** · 07-23-2008, 04:23 PM

Hi All,

I've picked up the K200D and am generally very happy with it (having upgraded from the *DS).

I have two specific questions though;

1. I thought there would be front/rear curtain sync flash. A couple of the more reputable websites indicated that this was available on the flash menu. Any differing opinions? Am I missing something?

2. I have noisy images! Admittedly at slower shutter speeds, but even @ISO 100 There are small chroma noise spots when magnified. Is this due to the underexposure issue with this camera (I have set@ +0.3 EV most of the time)?

Shooting in raw and with the D-range off does not seem to help, and switching on/off the slow shutter NR does not improve the situation. Backing off the sharpness to below middle does help somewhat.
I usually shoot with the natural setting, and have a 16-45mm on the front at present if this helps.

Is this just a function of a 10MP rather than a 6MP sensor?

Thoughts appreciated.

MJB · 07-23-2008, 04:31 PM

Hi,

I do not know about the flash issue you are asking about offhand, but I do know my AF 350 flash will sync in general down to 1/180s with my K200D. Hope that is of some use.

On the second part, I have no noise issues with my K200D.

Good luck.

Enjoy the day.

Nico · 07-23-2008, 11:04 PM

Hi,
1. Manual says yes but I do not see it. Page 140 indicates tha the built in flash will be set to rear curtain sync when used with external flash set to the same mode.
2. I don't quite understand. How many noise spots? If it is just a few, then it might be defective pixels. Goto menu-setup-pixel mapping (page 216) and perform the function. Procedure will take care of the defective pixels.

Have fun

**Clarkey** · 07-24-2008, 04:41 AM

Hi and thanks for the advice regarding the pixel mapping, i've given this a go and will check on the difference later today in daylight.

Reading the flash mode comments in the Manual I came to the conclusion that this mode was ONLY available from the menu if there was a external flash set. As I do not have a pentax external flash I won't be checking this anytime soon.....

Thanks kindly.

07-23-2008, 04:23 PM	#1
Clarkey Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brampton, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,456	Something to check on the K200D Hi All, I've picked up the K200D and am generally very happy with it (having upgraded from the *DS). I have two specific questions though; 1. I thought there would be front/rear curtain sync flash. A couple of the more reputable websites indicated that this was available on the flash menu. Any differing opinions? Am I missing something? 2. I have noisy images! Admittedly at slower shutter speeds, but even @ISO 100 There are small chroma noise spots when magnified. Is this due to the underexposure issue with this camera (I have set@ +0.3 EV most of the time)? Shooting in raw and with the D-range off does not seem to help, and switching on/off the slow shutter NR does not improve the situation. Backing off the sharpness to below middle does help somewhat. I usually shoot with the natural setting, and have a 16-45mm on the front at present if this helps. Is this just a function of a 10MP rather than a 6MP sensor? Thoughts appreciated.

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07-23-2008, 04:31 PM	#2
MJB New Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 6	Hi, I do not know about the flash issue you are asking about offhand, but I do know my AF 350 flash will sync in general down to 1/180s with my K200D. Hope that is of some use. On the second part, I have no noise issues with my K200D. Good luck. Enjoy the day.

07-23-2008, 11:04 PM	#3
Nico Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Irvine, So. Cal Posts: 127	Hi, 1. Manual says yes but I do not see it. Page 140 indicates tha the built in flash will be set to rear curtain sync when used with external flash set to the same mode. 2. I don't quite understand. How many noise spots? If it is just a few, then it might be defective pixels. Goto menu-setup-pixel mapping (page 216) and perform the function. Procedure will take care of the defective pixels. Have fun

07-24-2008, 04:41 AM	#4
Clarkey Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brampton, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,456 Original Poster	Hi and thanks for the advice regarding the pixel mapping, i've given this a go and will check on the difference later today in daylight. Reading the flash mode comments in the Manual I came to the conclusion that this mode was ONLY available from the menu if there was a external flash set. As I do not have a pentax external flash I won't be checking this anytime soon..... Thanks kindly.

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