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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion 06-12-2017, 05:47 PM  
Upgrade from Pentax Kx?
Posted By ghost_electricity
Replies: 32
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Sorry for the late reply,

With regards to the WD40 solution. I only saw it in a vague comment that was not very detailed at all.

However, I recently saw this K-30/K-50 Aperture Control Problem/Black Photo Repair - How I did it. - PentaxForums.com post on the forum, that gives a detailed description of a DIY fix.

I have not tried it yet, as the problem for me is fixable by hitting the depth of field preview button one time. Fingers crossed that it does not get worse...
Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion 06-08-2017, 08:01 AM  
Upgrade from Pentax Kx?
Posted By ghost_electricity
Replies: 32
Views: 5,716
I recently upgraded from the K-x to the K-50. I'll briefly go over some things I noticed in adjusting.

- The k-50 has a little more bulk, I actually liked the compactness of the K-x more, but the K-x is also one of the smallest dslr bodies ever made so it wouldn't be easy to "replace" in that regard. On the other hand the hi-res screen on the K-50 is SUCH and improvement over the lower-res screen of the K-x. But just about any camera made after 2010 is going to have a higher res screen, so that should be something you notice on any upgrade. The K-50 is also weather-sealed and just a sturdier feeling camera all around.

- The user interfaces of the two cameras are nearly identical but there are some slight differences.
Pros of the K-50 interface: I've heard people complain about the live view/delete button location on the K-50. I personally think it is in a great spot. On the k-x I would accidentally hit it because it was next to all the other right thumb buttons. I prefer it out of the way on the opposite side of the screen. Also having 2 dials makes you wonder how you ever got by with just one on the K-x.

Pros of the K-x interface: On the other hand the display on the k-50 is a little more finicky. On the K-x, you could set the display to be turned off all the time in the menu settings (which I would commonly do). This is not as easily done on the K-50, on this camera, you have to cycle through several different screens just to turn off the display screen. Easily the most aggravating thing for someone who likes to use rear display as minimally as possible.

I am having what I think is a fairly common problem on the K-50 regarding the aperture ring. When I turn the camera on after a long period of non-use the first shot I take is stopped all the way down to f22 or f16. Every shot after this is fine with no problems. I have worked around this by just hitting the depth of field preview button right after I turn on the camera. This fires the aperture ring without firing the shutter and taking a picture. It's almost like it has to be "re-calibrated" after a long period of non use. I can deal with this problem though and am keeping my fingers crossed that it does not worsen. If it does, I have seen some diy fix videos on youtube for it. I even read on another forum that someone fixed it simply by spraying some WD40 on the defective part!

Bottom line: K-50 is a great upgrade, but there are some trade-offs as there always is. Considering the affordability of K-50 bodies right now I have no regrets about doing it though. Now if this aperture problem worsens, I might be singing a different tune, but for now I am fully satisfied with the K-50.
Forum: Welcomes and Introductions 03-26-2017, 07:43 PM  
New Pentaxian
Posted By ghost_electricity
Replies: 8
Views: 1,052
I learned to shoot on my dad's Pentax k1000. So I guess I always have been a Pentaxian to some degree. For the past few years I have been shooting film on my own Canon TX 35mm. After traveling and having to constantly make sure my film doesn't go through the x-ray scanners at every airport and museum, I decided to bite the bullet and try and get a dslr for travel purposes.

Didn't have a giant budget. Was looking to spend between $200-300. Read a lot of reviews, did a lot of research and settled on purchasing a barely-used K-x from ebay for $200 with the kit lens. I could have purchased the K-r for roughly the same price, but it is slightly bulkier and in my opinion one of the ugliest bodies Pentax has ever made. I know it performs better and is the update to the K-x, but I just couldn't get past the exterior looks. The K-x being so small is just such a great advantage too. Much touted Mirrorless cameras can't do much smaller.

So anyway. The K-x came in a few days ago and my only complaint is the relatively lo-res screen. I'm sure it didn't look bad back in '09, but now smartphone screens have us spoiled. Great little camera otherwise. People complain about the focus point not showing up in the viewfinder. I guess I don't miss it because I've never had it. Also, I use the lone center point about 90% of the time.

I went with a cheaper body so I could hurry up and get a prime lens. I went with the DA 40mm f2.8 limited. Decided to split the focal length difference between 35mm and 50mm and get it in a tiny pancake lens. It should be in any day now from Japan. Can't wait to have that little lens on the little K-x. I think it will be the perfect travel/street photography setup.
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