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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
01-23-2014, 07:58 AM
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Thanks for the responses, everyone. It's good to hear that the k-3 or k-5iis will likely solve the issues that I've been experiencing. I'll have to go to my local camera store for an afternoon and test the k-3 out to see how it feels, and to run it through a few tests.
Have any of you tried the K-3 and either the Fuji system or the Sony a7/a7r? How do the files compare? Which system did you enjoy using more?
Thanks again!
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
01-23-2014, 07:45 AM
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I should have been more clear. I meant taking a portrait picture of someone with a landscape in the background (pictures of my wife in front of Ankor Wat, for example). I don't use the picture modes on my camera like "portrait".
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
01-22-2014, 12:33 PM
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Yes, I've tried a tripod. I don't think camera shake is really a factor at 1/500 or quicker shutter speeds on a 35mm lens though.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
01-22-2014, 12:06 PM
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Sorry if this is a bit long. Any responses are appreciated.
I purchased a K-r the week it was released. It was my first SLR. It's been an OK camera, and I've learned a lot about photography by using it.
I've acquired a decent number of lenses and things over the years (10-17mm, 50mm F1.7m, 18-55mm DAL, 55-300mm DA, 35mm F2.8 limited, 540fg-z), so switching systems isn't the most cost effective upgrade for me, but I'm willing to if that means less headaches.
Ever since I've had my K-r, I've struggled with the autofocus. Every now and then, it's bang on, but a lot of the times shots that I think I hit, were soft and the focus missed. When I'm traveling, and take pictures that I think will be amazing at a place I'll never see again, only to realize that a shot I thought I nailed is out of focus and looks terrible, it really frustrates me. I'm talking center point focus, portrait, no recomposing, and missing focus in broad daylight. I've put up with it because the occasional shot is amazing, but I'm getting tired of it.
I purchased a Olympus Pen epm-1 for a trip to Thailand, and I was blown away by the autofocus. It seemed to nail it consistently, and I hardly missed a shot. Even at F2.5 in a dimly lit location. The only problem is that it gets really REALLY noisy over ISO800. I've started to use the Pen a lot more than the K-r though, simply because I have more confidence that that files will be in focus.
I want the ability to shoot and know that the image will be in focus. I like to shoot in available light, so accurate focusing with a wide open lens is crucial. It would be great if focusing was quick, and I could track moving objects (but not sports). I love the shallow depth of field of full frame cameras, but I think that the gap in image quality is close enough that I'm fine staying with APS-c. Will I be happy enough with the focus accuracy and speed of the k-3, or will a Fuji X series or Sony a7 be a better option for my needs?
It would be great to hear from people who have experiences the Fuji or Sony systems as well as the K-3. Or if there are other cameras I should consider.
Thanks!
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Forum: Pentax K-r
06-19-2011, 08:11 AM
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What lenses where these shot with? And how much post processing was done?
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Forum: Sold Items
06-19-2011, 07:49 AM
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Interested! Please PM me, as my post count is too low to PM you..
Thanks.
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Forum: Sold Items
01-12-2011, 01:36 PM
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I'm interested in this, but dont have 3 posts so I can't PM you. What would it cost to ship to Canada if it's still available? (in case the $12 quoted was for US only...)
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