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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
07-22-2016, 08:12 PM
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Love that picture OoKU!!!
What camera did you use?
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Forum: Pentax K-r
07-21-2016, 10:55 PM
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Clackers, yes agree with that. That was my point... My instinct is to use spot focus for that reason. Yet spot and 5Auto isn't getting the job done in the set-up I was testing. My first problem was simply to get the lens engaged while at the long end. I was about ready throw the lens in a trash can at one point. Was definitely surprised that 11 points did the trick. I will definitely keep testing this and chime in with any additional thoughts.
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Forum: Pentax K-r
07-21-2016, 12:40 PM
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In my past I shot action using Canon AI Servo. I would use SPOT as I wanted line-up the focus light in the viewfinder with the subject. For Example, I want to get that crisp photo of one surfer in a crowded mess of waves and other surfers. Results were always great, especially when pre-tracking and anticipating the movement of the subject.
I'm finding things are different with Pentax. I've been testing an old film zoom (100-300mm) with a newer digital body. It really struggles at the far end of the focal length- It gets really confused and noisy. Keeps panning... and I've read about these problems with the newer zooms as well (hence the Pentax development of the 75-300 Pulse lens?). This morning, I did some additional testing. As I changed from spot, to 5Auto, to eventually 11Auto I kept getting better results. Was surprised but also thrilled to find that 11 in particular was really getting the job done. No hunting at all, was firing away getting most every shot.
As I consider a new body (K3II v K70) I'm starting to wonder if the 27 focus points in the K3 would be an even better improvement?
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
07-17-2016, 11:14 AM
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Thanks reh321, OGL, and kunzite. Appreciate the information. You've given me some things to chew on - namely "how important is video?" and "do I want a Consumer or PRO body?" (identity crisis!)
I def shoot OVF - never a fan of LV. From viewing the online manuals for each camera the OVF visual/layout is identical. The question is just how much better is the PDAF performance in the K3II and I suppose we won't know until more samples and reviews are out there.
Feel like I also read somewhere that the sensor is the K3 is Prime III vs. Prime II in the K70.
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
07-15-2016, 10:58 AM
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Torn between the K3/K3ii and this K70 as I am in the market for a new body.
I've held the K3 in the store and really like it - solid camera with lots of things a photographer likes. For my tastes the 8FPS, battery grip, ergonomics, and top viewer stand out. Would love to get my hands on the K70 and see how it feels alternatively. Things like WiFi, 1080p video, and improved AF are attractive- fun and modern sounding. But... I don't like feeling like I'm forced to invest in the 75-300MM Pulse Motor to take full advantage. I am wondering if anyone can enlighten me on this lens issue? What can be expected when using the K70 with older lenses including film era primes and zooms? I shoot my share of action sports from distance.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
07-12-2016, 09:55 PM
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Been working with JPG. Life is too short and my PC has storage issues!!!
We're I to shoot for a wedding or an assignment in challenging light then for sure I'd go RAW.
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