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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
12-12-2023, 12:43 PM
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Is there a forum section specifically for this type of stuff? Not welcomes but open source hacking something like that.
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
12-12-2023, 12:58 PM
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Hey Pentax since you seem to be pumping out the firmware updates how about a calibration that uses the cdaf to fine tune the pdaf.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
12-01-2023, 01:42 PM
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Here are few random pics with the 50-135 and K3 III
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
12-01-2023, 05:40 PM
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Some of these were from behind the glass and some were from the penalty box. Hockey rink lighting is extremely variable in terms of quality for sure.
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let us know how it goes.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
11-30-2023, 07:05 AM
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I thought I would create a post in case anyone has ever had the same question as I had. How does the DA* 50-135 F2.8 lens work for Hockey (Ice hockey)? In one word the answer is "Great"
I have read review that the IQ was excellent and I have to agree, straight out of the box at F2.8 the images were useable perhaps even sharp, to be honest I don't think I even used this lens above F4 once while shooting inside. I suppose it kind of has to be, otherwise why bother. In the past I did have the Sigma 50-150 F2.8 and the wide open performance was meh in comparison.
Of course the major "potential" issue was the autofocus, when I first started shooting I thought to myself what is going on. This lens focuses so much faster than I expected, I have read so many reviews complaining the focus was slow. Did they change the sdm motor at some point, do they get slower over time? Was I blown away? No, but I was impressed. This lens absolutely tracked just as well as the much raved about 55-300 PLM lens which I own, in day light. In the hockey rink the DA* 50-135 is likely better. When I compared the number of in focus shots of my dog trotting towards me the in focus shots were about the same, but IQ was better from the DA* lens so in that sense it wins hands down, in any situation out 135mm that is.
Most of of the out of focus shots happened when I let the camera do its thing in full auto, do be honest I just don't think the K3 III system is just that smart yet. Using the smallest area autofocus points seem to work the best for tracking. Hold low or off.
In terms of handling this lens is excellent, it balance so nicely on the camera it barely feels like an addition at all.
With all of that being said it does have some limitations, that is the reach, but it equivalent to a 70-200 on FF so it is what it it is. Finally the IQ from this combo will not match a FF with a 70-200mm 2.8 lens, at least not in lower light. The difference in good light would barely be noticeable. However the handling would be so much better in terms of weight and speed (K3III vs K1). It really is a great combo.
If Pentax can improve on this lens than hats off to them.
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
11-19-2023, 07:22 PM
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Didn't even realize they were open source. Interesting
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Forum: Pentax K-3 III Monochrome
10-20-2023, 11:13 AM
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Perhaps you could just put it in TAv mode. Pick the shutter speed and F stop. If you pick aperture bracketing it will take three pictures in a row with different f stops. That should cover your bases for any error in focus or exposure.
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Forum: Pentax K-3 III
10-28-2022, 05:48 PM
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All wonderful! Great work
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-13-2022, 06:21 AM
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Someone else mentioned the da 40mm xs. I have it, it's inexpensive, light and nice quality. Not a bad option to have in your pocket if you also had the 21mm.
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
12-21-2022, 06:47 PM
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Greetings from the east coast. Love Montreal great city.
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
10-06-2022, 05:22 AM
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Too bad about the da* 60-250, great optics, good reach and fast-ish. If it was remade with better AF and 💯 FF compatible I have no doubt that the DFA 70-200 f4 would be done.
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
09-08-2022, 07:01 AM
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Well I think Pentax is overdue for a battery upgrade for its dslrs, perhaps the next FF will have a battery upgrade. Wishful thinking I know.
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
11-07-2022, 12:42 PM
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When I first saw the name KF I thought KP replacement but it seems that is not the case. Hopefully it has the KP AF system, shutter with the 26 mp sensor.
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
10-26-2022, 11:25 AM
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Typing error, keep an eye on the killer deals for the K1 mark II. Odds are good they will try and clear out stock ahead of the successors launch, I don't think Pentax will carry 2 FF models at the same time.
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
10-18-2022, 03:14 PM
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I feel like perhaps a focus limiter would of been nice... And doable. Optically I'm sure it will be great.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-17-2022, 02:13 PM
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The FA 43 is an amazing lens. Buy a used one, if you don't like it resell it for the same price. But I don't think you will resell it.
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
08-12-2022, 03:57 AM
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Glad to see Pentax is still active. Lots of interesting patents, I think an ultra wide would be a very desirable lens.
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Forum: Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Other Camera Brands
08-06-2022, 07:54 AM
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Love the fox photos. Good work
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Forum: Sold Items
08-02-2022, 01:26 PM
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Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II
05-02-2021, 03:43 PM
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Great colors, smooth transitions. I want a K1 I'm getting one that's it.
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Very Nice, Im looking through this thread backwards. I haven't really checked it out before, but you must have a nice sunset virtually every night. :)
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-20-2022, 01:31 PM
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Forum: Pentax K-3 III
07-17-2021, 06:56 AM
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I guess anyone can write a review but I likely wouldn't read a car review in a lawn mower magazine either.
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
04-17-2021, 10:36 AM
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I'm not sure this lens makes sense for apsc when there are already two great apsc limited options.
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
05-10-2021, 05:44 AM
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Very nice review, and great examples. The 77 is a bargain compared to the DFA 85mm.
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
05-27-2021, 12:15 PM
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As someone who really enjoyed the K5 I can attest that the K3 is pretty much better in every way, with a couple exceptions. I think we forget how many improvements pentax actually made with the K3, and at a lower price than the K5. I'm not trying to say that this camera isn't a nice upgrade but the K3 was too, and for those that skipped the K3 original, will like be really impressed.
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