Measurebation with my new K-x

Psynema · 10-18-2009, 06:50 PM

Did someone decide to actually make Measurebation a tech term? I've seen it thrown around.

Should I look it up on urbanphotodictionary.com?

jsherman999 · 10-18-2009, 08:19 PM

Originally posted by devorama

I don't see any mention of this in the camera menus or in the printed manual, so I'm guessing it's not possible without some firmware hacking.

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No AF adjust? Didn't realize that until now.... Dang, first negative surprise (for me) re the K-x.

Still a very compelling camera...

devorama · 10-18-2009, 08:27 PM

Originally posted by Mystic

could you tell a word on a sound of taking shots, which one is louder or more silent, is the difference noticable?

thanks

I read somewhere that they thought they K-x shutter was quiet, like the K-7. But I think the shutter of my K-x is louder than the K2000. The K2000 is more of a dull thud to the K-x quick snap. Maybe it's not much louder, but it sounds more abrupt. It's not a sound that will go unnoticed though. They are quite different though. I could probably distinguish them while blindfolded.

devorama · 10-18-2009, 08:30 PM

Originally posted by MCR

Hi, thanks for sharing.
Could you tell a word about AF speed ? Better than K2000 ?

I haven't done any side-by-side testing on that. They seem pretty close in my experience. Maybe the K-x tends to hunt around less. But it's pretty close. Contrast based auto-focus in live-view is agonizing though. Like it may take 4 seconds and not get sharp. I always opt for the mirror-down focus option.

devorama · 10-18-2009, 08:31 PM

Originally posted by Psynema

Did someone decide to actually make Measurebation a tech term? I've seen it thrown around.

Should I look it up on urbanphotodictionary.com?

I'm not sure if it's official, but I'm trying to help it along! Just like "ISO elevator" as a term!

Bogdan_g · 10-19-2009, 04:10 AM

HY guys,

Could someone tell me if the focus speed (Pentax k-x) is faster then the old models. I heared that Pentax has some problems with focus speed...

rustynail925 · 10-19-2009, 04:53 AM

Basing on the OP's test at flickr, At 100 to 400 iso i like the k2000 just because of the colors. K2000s color are more saturated especially the yellow. But thats only my opinion. Im hoping to hear from the pros about the colors of kx compared to k2000.

flippedgazelle · 10-19-2009, 08:56 AM

Originally posted by Bogdan_g

HY guys,

Could someone tell me if the focus speed (Pentax k-x) is faster then the old models. I heared that Pentax has some problems with focus speed...

Well, the K2000/K-m was noted for being that fastest-focusing Pentax (damning with faint praise?

) and the K-x reportedly uses the same AF system, so focusing should be similar.

**skid2964** · 10-19-2009, 09:31 AM

Originally posted by rustynail925

Basing on the OP's test at flickr, At 100 to 400 iso i like the k2000 just because of the colors. K2000s color are more saturated especially the yellow. But thats only my opinion. Im hoping to hear from the pros about the colors of kx compared to k2000.

Wouldnt that simply be a default setting in the custom image menu?
If you choose any of the custom images, you can change the saturation settings.

I would think if the colors are less saturated, you could simply adjust for more if needed.

I always use "bright" with the contrast and saturation bumped up two notches.

rustynail925 · 10-20-2009, 11:11 AM

Can you post some outdoor shots taken by the Kx and Km at 100 iso?

Marc Sabatella · 10-20-2009, 12:15 PM

Originally posted by rustynail925

Can you post some outdoor shots taken by the Kx and Km at 100 iso?

K-x starts at ISO 200, not 100; presumably that has something to do with why it can do as well as it does as higher ISO levels (because it isn't needing its output amplified as much to get there).

rustynail925 · 10-20-2009, 12:41 PM

Originally posted by Marc Sabatella

K-x starts at ISO 200, not 100;

thx for clarifying mark

Can you post some outside shots comparing Kx and Km at their lowest iso 200 and 100 respectively.

karl79 · 10-20-2009, 01:16 PM

and can you also shoot some video too and upload it somewhere

?
I'd appreciate a lot!!

maleek · 10-20-2009, 02:22 PM

The KX certainly looks interesting to me. It will be interesting to read the reviews when they come out.

LeDave · 10-20-2009, 02:24 PM

Originally posted by rustynail925

thx for clarifying mark

Can you post some outside shots comparing Kx and Km at their lowest iso 200 and 100 respectively.

Yeah but isn't a high iso photo harder to "fix-up" in photoshop than a low iso photo. Besides I think the K-x has expanded iso range down to 100.

10-18-2009, 06:50 PM	#16
Psynema Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 136	Did someone decide to actually make Measurebation a tech term? I've seen it thrown around. Should I look it up on urbanphotodictionary.com?

10-18-2009, 08:19 PM	#17
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by devorama I don't see any mention of this in the camera menus or in the printed manual, so I'm guessing it's not possible without some firmware hacking. . No AF adjust? Didn't realize that until now.... Dang, first negative surprise (for me) re the K-x. Still a very compelling camera...

10-18-2009, 08:27 PM	#18
devorama Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 638 Original Poster	Originally posted by Mystic could you tell a word on a sound of taking shots, which one is louder or more silent, is the difference noticable? thanks I read somewhere that they thought they K-x shutter was quiet, like the K-7. But I think the shutter of my K-x is louder than the K2000. The K2000 is more of a dull thud to the K-x quick snap. Maybe it's not much louder, but it sounds more abrupt. It's not a sound that will go unnoticed though. They are quite different though. I could probably distinguish them while blindfolded.

10-18-2009, 08:30 PM	#19
devorama Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 638 Original Poster	Originally posted by MCR Hi, thanks for sharing. Could you tell a word about AF speed ? Better than K2000 ? I haven't done any side-by-side testing on that. They seem pretty close in my experience. Maybe the K-x tends to hunt around less. But it's pretty close. Contrast based auto-focus in live-view is agonizing though. Like it may take 4 seconds and not get sharp. I always opt for the mirror-down focus option.

10-18-2009, 08:31 PM	#20
devorama Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 638 Original Poster	Originally posted by Psynema Did someone decide to actually make Measurebation a tech term? I've seen it thrown around. Should I look it up on urbanphotodictionary.com? I'm not sure if it's official, but I'm trying to help it along! Just like "ISO elevator" as a term!

10-19-2009, 04:10 AM	#21
Bogdan_g Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cluj Napoca Posts: 1	HY guys, Could someone tell me if the focus speed (Pentax k-x) is faster then the old models. I heared that Pentax has some problems with focus speed...

10-19-2009, 04:53 AM	#22
rustynail925 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,551	Basing on the OP's test at flickr, At 100 to 400 iso i like the k2000 just because of the colors. K2000s color are more saturated especially the yellow. But thats only my opinion. Im hoping to hear from the pros about the colors of kx compared to k2000.

10-19-2009, 08:56 AM	#23
flippedgazelle Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,270	Originally posted by Bogdan_g HY guys, Could someone tell me if the focus speed (Pentax k-x) is faster then the old models. I heared that Pentax has some problems with focus speed... Well, the K2000/K-m was noted for being that fastest-focusing Pentax (damning with faint praise? ) and the K-x reportedly uses the same AF system, so focusing should be similar.

10-19-2009, 09:31 AM	#24
skid2964 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 614	Originally posted by rustynail925 Basing on the OP's test at flickr, At 100 to 400 iso i like the k2000 just because of the colors. K2000s color are more saturated especially the yellow. But thats only my opinion. Im hoping to hear from the pros about the colors of kx compared to k2000. Wouldnt that simply be a default setting in the custom image menu? If you choose any of the custom images, you can change the saturation settings. I would think if the colors are less saturated, you could simply adjust for more if needed. I always use "bright" with the contrast and saturation bumped up two notches.

10-20-2009, 11:11 AM	#25
rustynail925 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,551	Can you post some outdoor shots taken by the Kx and Km at 100 iso?

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10-20-2009, 12:15 PM	#26
Marc Sabatella Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,685	Originally posted by rustynail925 Can you post some outdoor shots taken by the Kx and Km at 100 iso? K-x starts at ISO 200, not 100; presumably that has something to do with why it can do as well as it does as higher ISO levels (because it isn't needing its output amplified as much to get there).

10-20-2009, 12:41 PM	#27
rustynail925 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,551	Originally posted by Marc Sabatella K-x starts at ISO 200, not 100; thx for clarifying mark Can you post some outside shots comparing Kx and Km at their lowest iso 200 and 100 respectively.

10-20-2009, 01:16 PM	#28
karl79 Forum Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 91	and can you also shoot some video too and upload it somewhere ? I'd appreciate a lot!!

10-20-2009, 02:22 PM	#29
maleek Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Karlstad, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 222	The KX certainly looks interesting to me. It will be interesting to read the reviews when they come out.

10-20-2009, 02:24 PM	#30
LeDave Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minneapolis - St. Paul Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,067	Originally posted by rustynail925 thx for clarifying mark Can you post some outside shots comparing Kx and Km at their lowest iso 200 and 100 respectively. Yeah but isn't a high iso photo harder to "fix-up" in photoshop than a low iso photo. Besides I think the K-x has expanded iso range down to 100.