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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion 05-16-2017, 06:32 AM  
Pentax, autofocus and the future
Posted By skamalpreet
Replies: 287
Views: 30,309
Have you ever tried shooting with anything other than a Pentax?
I did not, and did not realise what a good autofocus system was until I picked up the entry level A6000.
Remember your definition of wildlife may be very different from someone else. 10 years ago a wildlife photographer would be content capturing a grizzly. Now a grizzly with a salmon in his jaws and another in his paws while doing a juggling act is common place.
Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion 05-15-2017, 06:00 PM  
Switch?
Posted By skamalpreet
Replies: 21
Views: 2,738
Yes, it does. There is no way I can predict which way the one year old is going to move / turn. If a tool can help me do that I am up for it.



That is essentially what I need. If it was an already taken decision I wouldn't be hopping onto the forum.

---------- Post added 05-16-2017 at 11:14 AM ----------





Sounds like trying the K3 or the K3II may be a good option. Pity neither of these were available during the KP launch event in Sydney. Will have to find someone who owns one and I could borrow from.

---------- Post added 05-16-2017 at 11:19 AM ----------



Any thoughts on this?
Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion 05-15-2017, 03:02 AM  
Switch?
Posted By skamalpreet
Replies: 21
Views: 2,738
***Long Post Alert***

I started my DSLR journey with the Pentax K200 coupled with the 18-250 mm at the time. This was 2009. I have had a good run subsequently graduating onto the K5 in 2013. Thanks to some great advise from fellow Pentaxians on the forum.

While I enjoyed shooting the Pentax at all times, the autofocus did frustrate me, especially on the K5 with fast lenses. However, not to the extent of giving up Pentax altogether.

Last year we had a little one and everything changed ! Literally everything :lol: To the point that the good old K5 cannot keep pace with the sudden movements of the little one.

In line with the Mrs. advise, i decided to in for a mirrorless (small and compact ) Sony A6000 rather than a Nikon for my autofocus needs. It would have been difficult to carry two kids at the same time (read Camera bag = second kid) :confused:

Frankly I am blown away with what Sony has managed to pack in into a $600 camera. Shooting at 11fps most of my shots are infocus. I shoot with a Sigma 19mm f2.8 prime, Sigma 30mm f1.4 prime, Sony 50mm f1.8 prime and the Sony 55-210 kit lens (which I intend to replace with a fast long tele zoom which in the Sony world are quite pricey).

All said, I still love shooting Pentax !

I have the following Pentax gear
The K5
Pentax DA 50mm f1.8
Pentax DA 35mm f2.4
Pentax A 50mm f1.7
Pentax 18-250mm
Sigma 50 - 150 f2.8 (a prised possession)
Sigma 18-50 f2.8
Sigma 10-20 f4-5.6

Questions

1) Million Dollar Question - Should I hold onto my Pentax collection in the anticipation that the autofocus on one of the next iterations would be good enough? I checked the Pentax KP with the 70-200 f2.8 at a Pentax launch event in Australia and the autofocus still lags behind the competition.

2) Are any of the lenses I have compatible with Pentax FF? I understand the K1's autofocus is superior to all the other models. I could probably invest in a used K1 (In Australia even that is an expensive proposition)

3) Should I ditch my beloved Pentax gear and completely move onto Sony? Another expensive proposition but difficult decisions needs to made in the interests of greater good :)

I am sure fellow Pentax brethren with provide me sane advise as they have done in the past.
Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion 12-17-2015, 10:57 PM  
K3ii or K3
Posted By skamalpreet
Replies: 10
Views: 1,700
Blimey! Did you create one at home?
Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion 12-17-2015, 09:27 PM  
K3ii or K3
Posted By skamalpreet
Replies: 10
Views: 1,700
Folks,

Looking to upgrade from my K5 because of erratic autofocus with the large aperture lenses. My K200 never did that.

Wanted to know if the K3ii has better focusing abilities than the K3. I have read a lot of posts but there is no logical conclusion. Ricoh / Pentax says it does. I love shooting birds though with the growing family opportunities are less

Also mindful that the costs of K3 are pretty low with goodies added right now, versus K3ii which is now available at a decent price (pity there is no flash which I will need to buy separately)

Will need to get it shipped to Australia as the prices in Australia are a staggering $1350 for the K3ii. Blasphemous!

Or may just jump the ship to Canokion, the entry full frames are cheaper here than in the US because of Christmas Cashbacks.

Inputs awaited eagerly. Thanks.
Forum: Pentax Mirrorless Cameras 04-20-2015, 05:42 AM  
Mirrorless....
Posted By skamalpreet
Replies: 50
Views: 11,086
Any news of mirrorless camera from Pentax which is up there with the likes of Sony and Oly. I am sick of carrying the bulk on my long hikes and almost tempted to jump the gun to Oly / Sony. I think a mirrorless which was right there amongst the top was more needed to capture market share than a full frame (I think I may be touching frayed nerves here:))...
Forum: Lens Sample Photo Archive 03-08-2015, 03:59 AM  
Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC APO HSM Lens Samples Thread
Posted By skamalpreet
Replies: 67
Views: 28,254
Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II 03-08-2015, 03:57 AM  
No more tests! just pictures
Posted By skamalpreet
Replies: 8,063
Views: 1,464,911
Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II 03-01-2015, 01:56 AM  
No more tests! just pictures
Posted By skamalpreet
Replies: 8,063
Views: 1,464,911
Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II 02-27-2015, 04:15 PM  
No more tests! just pictures
Posted By skamalpreet
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Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II 02-21-2015, 07:56 PM  
No more tests! just pictures
Posted By skamalpreet
Replies: 8,063
Views: 1,464,911
Thanks Sage


Thanks Fredrico

Here is another one



Vibrant
by Kamalpreet S. Sawhney, on Flickr
Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II 02-18-2015, 12:55 AM  
No more tests! just pictures
Posted By skamalpreet
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Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II 02-17-2015, 01:33 AM  
No more tests! just pictures
Posted By skamalpreet
Replies: 8,063
Views: 1,464,911
Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II 02-15-2015, 01:21 AM  
No more tests! just pictures
Posted By skamalpreet
Replies: 8,063
Views: 1,464,911
Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II 02-11-2015, 04:33 AM  
No more tests! just pictures
Posted By skamalpreet
Replies: 8,063
Views: 1,464,911
Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II 02-10-2015, 05:09 AM  
No more tests! just pictures
Posted By skamalpreet
Replies: 8,063
Views: 1,464,911
Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II 02-09-2015, 02:23 AM  
No more tests! just pictures
Posted By skamalpreet
Replies: 8,063
Views: 1,464,911
Musical by Kamalpreet S. Sawhney, on Flickr

---------- Post added 02-09-2015 at 08:24 PM ----------

nice picture Andy..however i think a high contrast B&W would have been more impactful....still an excellent composition
Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II 02-07-2015, 06:06 AM  
No more tests! just pictures
Posted By skamalpreet
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests 02-06-2015, 03:39 PM  
Happy New Year!
Posted By skamalpreet
Replies: 2
Views: 623
Thanks for your sole vote mblanc
Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II 02-06-2015, 12:54 AM  
No more tests! just pictures
Posted By skamalpreet
Replies: 8,063
Views: 1,464,911
Forum: Monthly Photo Contests 02-04-2015, 03:12 AM  
Fighting Yellow Footed Egrets
Posted By skamalpreet
Replies: 21
Views: 2,176
F8 and be there :)
Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II 01-29-2015, 04:30 PM  
No more tests! just pictures
Posted By skamalpreet
Replies: 8,063
Views: 1,464,911
Thanks Fredrick. This is at the Sydney Harbour National Park, close to Many Beach in Australia
Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II 01-29-2015, 04:05 AM  
No more tests! just pictures
Posted By skamalpreet
Replies: 8,063
Views: 1,464,911
Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II 01-28-2015, 02:39 AM  
No more tests! just pictures
Posted By skamalpreet
Replies: 8,063
Views: 1,464,911
Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II 01-27-2015, 03:03 AM  
No more tests! just pictures
Posted By skamalpreet
Replies: 8,063
Views: 1,464,911
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