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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
05-29-2008, 08:42 AM
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Where do you see a 0 to 5 option for the K10 Debug? I'm at work so I can't look the menu myself. However I do remember a 0 to 3 option (I believe, but may be 0 to 4) for AF Area Test
According to the site I linked to above
So if this is what you were referencing, it is not for lens profiles. Because we can't store individual lens profiles, I believe, one may have to constantly tweak the settings for different lenses. For the two lenses I use, they were both off by the same margin so I do not have to tweak the settings anymore (Camera issue). I set it to -140 to fix my front focusing issue and closed the debug menu. Picture focus is now better than ever, and it may be my imagination, but my camera seems to also focus quicker than it used to.
~Matthew
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
05-23-2008, 06:36 AM
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
05-21-2008, 09:51 AM
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Wanted to say thank-you for alerting me to the availability of this program. Also wanted to pass along the site
- rarWebWorks Photography
Which gives a bit of detail how to use the debug menu for focusing issues.
FYI, I'm using negative 140 to "fix" my front focusing issues. I use 50 1.4 and 18-250 lenses and now both seem to provide an in-focus result.
My dog Jasmine 50 1.4. In focus at last.
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
01-10-2008, 02:03 PM
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It was rumored one guy was about to released some information counter to his NDA, but then Ben found out and took him out back and shot him... naked. I don't think we'll be hearing from him again any time soon. It was 14MP of ugggh
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
12-24-2007, 08:39 AM
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Thanks everyone for the information and advice. I'll follow-through with some more test and then figure out what to do when I get back from the Christmas in-law trip.
~Matthew
I'm, I'm not sick but I'm not well
And I'm so swell
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
12-23-2007, 05:56 PM
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Sorry, it's Center focus, and I took the following CF.S, no delay.
The test on the wall is repeatable.. this time with flash... 50mm 1.4
The PEF here
My dog again, With Flash... The focus is smack dab in the center,.. between the eyes...
Full Picture
Cropped
The PEF Here
~Matthew
edit Added the bold face comment regarding focus
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
12-23-2007, 03:12 PM
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I use CF for AF. I do not think it's the lenses, as they all have the same issue.
I guess there is no really good test out there to test BF / FF. I have to use what is available.
I did a few more test
The following is the test chart perpendicular to the camera... aka hung on a wall and a picture taken. Incandescent light (No Flash)
50 at 1.4
50 at 2.8
50 at 5.6
50 at 13.0
50 at 1.4 My Dog, I believe around 40% reduction, Part 1... used 360 flash, center focus, with diffuser
50 at 1.4 My Dog, I believe around 30% reduction, Part 2... used 360 flash, center focus, with diffuser
I have Dog "Part 1" and "Part 2" the original images Here
Am I just being whinny? I just recently bought the Camera direct from Amazon. How is Amazon about returns of possible defective product?
~Matthew
Edit corrected ratio on last two pictures. (2)Additional information about pictures
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
12-23-2007, 10:17 AM
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Been lurking for awhile now, and finally took the plunge.
Recently bought the K10D that came with the Kit lens and bought the FA 50 1.4 and the new Pentax 18-250. I have noticed, what I consider, some serious front focuses issues with all three lenses.
The test below are all shot 50mm at 5.6.
Kit Lense 18-50
FA 50
Pentax 18-250
It becomes much more obvious when I used the 50mm at 1.4
In a real world application, I have taken a lot of pictures of my dog (she's an unpaid model) with all three lenses. I generally AF on her eyes and looks clear in the view finder. However her eyes are blurry in the resulting picture but the tip of her nose will be very clear especially with the 50mm 1.4 (See my Avatar).
Now the question I have, is this enough of an issue to send the K10D to Pentax for calibration? In your opinion will Pentax actually view this front focusing as an issue or is my camera within Spec?
Is there anything I can do here at home to "fix" this problem? I remember reading about the focusing screws on the bottom of the camera. Is this advisable or can I really mess up my camera by doing this?
Any help and advice you can give me will be greatly appreciated.
~Matthew
Edit fixed inline pictures
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
10-16-2007, 01:57 PM
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To answer my own question for the benefit of the board....
It's rumored the start date for the "new" rebates program will be Oct 18, 2007. As of right now the only item reported to be covered by the program is $100 off the K100D Super. Of course come Oct 18th, we will see what if anything is "rebated."
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
10-16-2007, 07:12 AM
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When are these rebates, for the US, suppose to hit? What exactly will it cover, ie K10D, 50-200, etc..., and how much are they?
Inquiring minds want to know.:rolleyes:
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
10-09-2007, 09:21 AM
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A bit of a Hijack, sorry, but anyone know if the rebate will be making a come back for K10D?
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
08-27-2007, 07:28 AM
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When do you think K(-10^100^100)D will be announced? If they don't announce it by November I'm jumping ship, and going with the Xtreme 80X40 double jabber thingy optimized :D
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
08-23-2007, 11:31 AM
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Well the big news is in... Optio Z10 and S10 announced :p
Pentax Imaging - Pentax Press Release
A bit of a let down, but there is still 9.5 hours EST before the 24th; still hope, today, for some info on a "new" DSLR?!?
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
08-06-2007, 09:48 AM
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FYI, some additional pictures, taken with the 16-50mm, have been posted on NED BUNNELL's blog.
Not bad, not bad at all.
~Matthew
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