Do I need to upgrade from my K50?

**Serkevan** · 03-02-2020, 04:37 PM

Regarding the screen, you can "turn it" so that the screen is in the "normal" position, right?

Kiwizinho · 03-02-2020, 06:07 PM

Originally posted by Serkevan

Regarding the screen, you can "turn it" so that the screen is in the "normal" position, right?

I can confirm this. This was the first thing I did when I got my K-70 out of the box. I guess it makes sense to ship it reversed to protect the screen, but in daily use, it makes sense to have the screen visible.

**psoo** · 03-02-2020, 06:20 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by luftfluss

Did you set "Use Aperture Ring" to "enable"?

Hi Luftfluss, you solved my problem. I scrolled though the menu and enabled the aperture ring. The aperture works fine now. I would not have guessed to do this. Thanks a million.

---------- Post added 03-02-20 at 08:24 PM ----------

Originally posted by Serkevan

Regarding the screen, you can "turn it" so that the screen is in the "normal" position, right?

Hi Serkevan, my mind only works in two dimensions. I didn't realize that I could twist the screen so that I could see the settings without opening the screen wide open. You and Luftfluss have solved my problems in a jiffy. Thanks to all who have responded to my questions.

**psoo** · 03-07-2020, 04:09 PM

As I mentioned above, Luftfluss reminded me to "enable the aperture ring" on the K70 in order to get the shutter to work with my old 300 mm Pentax lens. When I switch back to a more modern lens the camera continues to work fine without disabling the aperture ring. Therefore, why doesn't the camera have the aperture ring permanently set to the enabled function? What's the use of disabling the aperture ring? Am I missing something?

**psoo** · 03-22-2020, 05:20 AM

Originally posted by aslyfox

in my humble opinion, good photography is a formula:

knowledge + experience + equipment

and looking at what some posters here obtain with what some might think is " obsolete " equipment supports that opinion

How about adding Creativity and Persistence? After all, you can have a lot of Knowledge and Experience, but if you just duplicate what you have learned from others you will just be "normal".

**aslyfox** · 03-22-2020, 05:35 AM

Originally posted by psoo

How about adding Creativity and Persistence? After all, you can have a lot of Knowledge and Experience, but if you just duplicate what you have learned from others you will just be "normal".

you can certainly add other factors if you wish

that is no problem to me

but as I stated, my opinion is the basic " formula " remains the same

but please remember that I realize that:

my opinion plus money buys coffee at the local restaurant

my opinion by itself, does not

SSGGeezer · 03-22-2020, 06:03 AM

Originally posted by psoo

As I mentioned above, Luftfluss reminded me to "enable the aperture ring" on the K70 in order to get the shutter to work with my old 300 mm Pentax lens. When I switch back to a more modern lens the camera continues to work fine without disabling the aperture ring. Therefore, why doesn't the camera have the aperture ring permanently set to the enabled function? What's the use of disabling the aperture ring? Am I missing something?

I am now also wondering what benefit there might be from that. Maybe when using reversing adapters or bellows? I have no clue. Let's wait and see what someone smart knows from experience. I am still a newbie photography-wise.

normhead · 03-22-2020, 06:13 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by SSGGeezer

I am now also wondering what benefit there might be from that. Maybe when using reversing adapters or bellows? I have no clue. Let's wait and see what someone smart knows from experience. I am still a newbie photography-wise.

It won't be from me. I turn on aperture ring enabling when I buy a camera and have never once turned it off.

SSGGeezer · 03-22-2020, 07:07 AM

Originally posted by normhead

It won't be from me. I turn on aperture ring enabling when I buy a camera and have never once turned it off.

Thanks Norm! Now I am even more curious why that is in the menu. Based on how little explanation is in the manuals, I am not going to try to look. Maybe it is in one of Yve's books. I may spend a minute or twenty looking there. I also set all my cameras to aperture ring enabled.

**Serkevan** · 03-22-2020, 07:22 AM

I set it to Enabled and then forget it exists. Actually, my used K-1 came with the option already enabled by the previous user

ChristianRock · 03-22-2020, 03:48 PM

Originally posted by Serkevan

I set it to Enabled and then forget it exists. Actually, my used K-1 came with the option already enabled by the previous user

All my cameras were used and they all had that setting enabled already... except the K-S1 (but that one was in actuality a floor model, it had around 200 clicks when I bought it).

Like Norm, I set it once and forget it.

surfar · 03-29-2020, 07:01 PM

Originally posted by psoo

Do I need to upgrade from my K50?

Its the NumberOne camera of 2020,red ones are faster!

Youtu.be

**psoo** · 03-30-2020, 05:36 AM

Originally posted by surfar

Its the NumberOne camera of 2020,red ones are faster!

Best Pentax Cameras in 2020 - YouTube

That's unbelievable for a discontinued camera. Maybe I shouldn't have bought a K70 to replace my K50

normhead · 03-30-2020, 05:46 AM

Originally posted by psoo

That's unbelievable for a discontinued camera. Maybe I shouldn't have bought a K70 to replace my K50

That video makes absolutely no sense. Your K-70 will surprise you, if in no other way just the resolution you keep when cropping an image.

That person just doesn't know Pentax.

**psoo** · 03-30-2020, 02:09 PM

Originally posted by normhead

That video makes absolutely no sense. Your K-70 will surprise you, if in no other way just the resolution you keep when cropping an image.

That person just doesn't know Pentax.

Thanks a lot Normhead, that's reassuring.

03-30-2020, 05:46 AM	#74
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by psoo That's unbelievable for a discontinued camera. Maybe I shouldn't have bought a K70 to replace my K50 That video makes absolutely no sense. Your K-70 will surprise you, if in no other way just the resolution you keep when cropping an image. That person just doesn't know Pentax. Last edited by normhead; 03-30-2020 at 06:12 AM.

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03-02-2020, 04:37 PM	#61
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Regarding the screen, you can "turn it" so that the screen is in the "normal" position, right?

03-02-2020, 06:07 PM	#62
Kiwizinho Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Blenheim Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,290	Originally posted by Serkevan Regarding the screen, you can "turn it" so that the screen is in the "normal" position, right? I can confirm this. This was the first thing I did when I got my K-70 out of the box. I guess it makes sense to ship it reversed to protect the screen, but in daily use, it makes sense to have the screen visible.

03-02-2020, 06:20 PM - 1 Like	#63
psoo Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 485 Original Poster	Originally posted by luftfluss Did you set "Use Aperture Ring" to "enable"? Hi Luftfluss, you solved my problem. I scrolled though the menu and enabled the aperture ring. The aperture works fine now. I would not have guessed to do this. Thanks a million. ---------- Post added 03-02-20 at 08:24 PM ---------- Originally posted by Serkevan Regarding the screen, you can "turn it" so that the screen is in the "normal" position, right? Hi Serkevan, my mind only works in two dimensions. I didn't realize that I could twist the screen so that I could see the settings without opening the screen wide open. You and Luftfluss have solved my problems in a jiffy. Thanks to all who have responded to my questions.

03-07-2020, 04:09 PM	#64
psoo Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 485 Original Poster	As I mentioned above, Luftfluss reminded me to "enable the aperture ring" on the K70 in order to get the shutter to work with my old 300 mm Pentax lens. When I switch back to a more modern lens the camera continues to work fine without disabling the aperture ring. Therefore, why doesn't the camera have the aperture ring permanently set to the enabled function? What's the use of disabling the aperture ring? Am I missing something?

03-22-2020, 05:20 AM	#65
psoo Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 485 Original Poster	Originally posted by aslyfox in my humble opinion, good photography is a formula: knowledge + experience + equipment and looking at what some posters here obtain with what some might think is " obsolete " equipment supports that opinion How about adding Creativity and Persistence? After all, you can have a lot of Knowledge and Experience, but if you just duplicate what you have learned from others you will just be "normal".

03-22-2020, 05:35 AM	#66
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by psoo How about adding Creativity and Persistence? After all, you can have a lot of Knowledge and Experience, but if you just duplicate what you have learned from others you will just be "normal". you can certainly add other factors if you wish that is no problem to me but as I stated, my opinion is the basic " formula " remains the same but please remember that I realize that: my opinion plus money buys coffee at the local restaurant my opinion by itself, does not

03-22-2020, 06:03 AM	#67
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Originally posted by psoo As I mentioned above, Luftfluss reminded me to "enable the aperture ring" on the K70 in order to get the shutter to work with my old 300 mm Pentax lens. When I switch back to a more modern lens the camera continues to work fine without disabling the aperture ring. Therefore, why doesn't the camera have the aperture ring permanently set to the enabled function? What's the use of disabling the aperture ring? Am I missing something? I am now also wondering what benefit there might be from that. Maybe when using reversing adapters or bellows? I have no clue. Let's wait and see what someone smart knows from experience. I am still a newbie photography-wise.

03-22-2020, 06:13 AM - 1 Like	#68
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by SSGGeezer I am now also wondering what benefit there might be from that. Maybe when using reversing adapters or bellows? I have no clue. Let's wait and see what someone smart knows from experience. I am still a newbie photography-wise. It won't be from me. I turn on aperture ring enabling when I buy a camera and have never once turned it off.

03-22-2020, 07:07 AM	#69
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Originally posted by normhead It won't be from me. I turn on aperture ring enabling when I buy a camera and have never once turned it off. Thanks Norm! Now I am even more curious why that is in the menu. Based on how little explanation is in the manuals, I am not going to try to look. Maybe it is in one of Yve's books. I may spend a minute or twenty looking there. I also set all my cameras to aperture ring enabled.

03-22-2020, 07:22 AM	#70
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	I set it to Enabled and then forget it exists. Actually, my used K-1 came with the option already enabled by the previous user

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ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Originally posted by Serkevan I set it to Enabled and then forget it exists. Actually, my used K-1 came with the option already enabled by the previous user All my cameras were used and they all had that setting enabled already... except the K-S1 (but that one was in actuality a floor model, it had around 200 clicks when I bought it). Like Norm, I set it once and forget it.

03-30-2020, 05:36 AM	#73
psoo Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 485 Original Poster	Originally posted by surfar Its the NumberOne camera of 2020,red ones are faster! Best Pentax Cameras in 2020 - YouTube That's unbelievable for a discontinued camera. Maybe I shouldn't have bought a K70 to replace my K50

03-30-2020, 02:09 PM	#75
psoo Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 485 Original Poster	Originally posted by normhead That video makes absolutely no sense. Your K-70 will surprise you, if in no other way just the resolution you keep when cropping an image. That person just doesn't know Pentax. Thanks a lot Normhead, that's reassuring.