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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
07-06-2007, 10:01 AM
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Frogroast, thanks for the great tip on using a multi-function TV remote. Since I couldn't readily find the GE remote you suggested I thought I'd let everyone know the similar mini RCA remote also works. In Canada, it can be purchased at Canadian Tire for $10. RCA remote appears to be approx. same size as the GE remote. Use TV Code 055. The power, mute, volume up and channel up buttons trigger the shutter. Remote uses 2 AAA cells.
Doug.
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Forum: Sold Items
03-16-2007, 02:43 PM
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Denis, what store in Edmonton are you using? Do they have an on-line store?
Thanks. Doug.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
02-04-2007, 10:06 AM
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I agree using the OK button to adjust ISO is a very useful improvement. AUTO ISO worked well but now I have convenient manual control
Maybe it's just my setup (Sigma 18-125 with K10d) but has anyone noticed a degradation in low light focusing performance? Before the upgrade autofocus sometimes took several seconds to acquire a lock but it almost alway found it. Now I find it sometimes stalls after about a second of hunting. It also seems to now rely more on the strobe flash for assistance much more readily than before but still fails to lock more than before the upgrade.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
02-04-2007, 09:45 AM
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Hi Trog100.
Post processing with PSP9 is pretty much same as the later versions. PSP9 lacks the "wizards" introduced in PSPX.
PSP9 won't upon K10D PEF or DNG RAW files but it would seem the newer versions don't either judging by the other responses in this thread.
PSP9 is more than adequate for post processing JPEG fomat.
Hope this helps.
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
02-04-2007, 08:52 AM
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Hi all. I am a new K10D owner. I live in Southern Ontario near a small town called Port Hope located 100km east of Toronto on north shore of Lake Ontario.
I was considering joining DPReview, there's a ton of information in there, but decided otherwise after discovering this forum. Found it by Googling in case you were wondering. I prefer this platform - easier to read and follow the threads. I also noticed a number of disatisfied members recently signing on making my decision easier.
I have been browsing the forum for the past week and I like what I see. Seems like a friendly, helpful bunch of folks here with a straightforward approach to discussing the issues. I'm new to Pentax but looking forward to contributing where I can. Appears to be quite a large group of members living in and around the Toronto region.
I started out in film photography in the late 70's with a Voigtlander VSL1, a manual SLR. I upgraded to an Olympus OM-10 in the 80's. My lens selection is limited to the 50mm primes that came with the cameras and a Tamron 85-210 zoom using the Adaptall 2 mount. I would be interested in hearing from anyone having experience with the adaptall system, and particularly this lens, on any of the Pentax D-SLRs.
My interest waned when wife and kids came along (took the usual baby pics, etc. but nothing serious). Now that the kids are getting older, I have a renewed interest. I started with the Canon S2 a year ago (I hope I don't get struck by lightning by admitting this in this forum). I didn't buy D-SLR at that time because I saw nothing I liked for the money. The S2 fit the bill nicely. A very flexible camara but has limitations in low light. Getting decent pictures of my kids playing indoor sports has been quite a challenge.
I bought the K10D last Monday with a Sigma 18-125 DC lens. and Lexar 133x, 1 gig card at Henry's in Oshawa. The Sigma is not a stellar low light performer either but will do until the new Pentax lenses arrive. I am working with JPEGs so far. Took a few RAW photos just to satisfy myeslf the camara worked but don't know yet if I'll got into RAW and post-processing in a big way.
I am pleased I waited for the K10D. I don't consider myself to be loyal to any particular brand but I'm not afraid of looking at alternatives either. I know value when I see it.
Bye for now.
Doug.
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