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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-23-2015, 07:16 PM
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Yes and no, on a lens with a plastic filter thread I would still be really careful. Both of us have been using metal ones for years without any problems but If you're clumsy I would recommend the rubber one.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-23-2015, 06:52 PM
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I prefer the metal ones to the rubber variety for a couple of reasons. They're more durable, they're more narrow, allowing less light in and I prefer the look. You can find either for a few dollars, I'd pick up one of each and see what you like better. I use a few like this Fotga 52mm Screw Mount Standard Metal Lens Hood for Canon Nikon Pentax Sony | eBay but in 49mm for Pentax primes. You can use this length on most 28mm lenses when shooting aps-c as well. I have no relation to the seller just using it as an example, searching 52mm metal or rubber lens hood should get you results pretty much anywhere.
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
04-02-2015, 03:20 PM
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Nice photo but this thread is for photos of the actual cameras and lenses themselves. Have any photos of the camera and lens you used to take this?
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Forum: Pentax K-30 & K-50
10-01-2014, 04:29 PM
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I totally agree and I even take it a step further. On both my K-01 and my K-30 I shoot with auto HC on but I also shoot most scenes at -1/2 EV. When I develop in Lightroom my base settings include +1/2 EV getting me back to normal exposure. I've found this keeps me from blowing highlights almost all the time and the shadow detail is still there.
I don't know why you would need to use Shadow Correction at all.
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
08-11-2014, 09:44 AM
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I think this perception is because the K-01 first has to close it's shutter. Shoot your K-5 or K-3 in live view mode and compare.
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
08-11-2014, 12:21 AM
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Where did you find that? I'd love to have something like that for my K-01 that doesn't cost so much.
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Forum: Pentax K-30 & K-50
08-03-2014, 12:59 AM
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This has been my experience as well with the K-01.
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
07-27-2014, 10:47 PM
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What light meter is that?
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Forum: General Photography
07-27-2014, 10:43 PM
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Same for me. I use a K-01 with either a Ricoh 28mm f/3.5 or a Hoya 24mm f/2.8. Set at around 9 feet and f/8 then have at it. If the subject is further away I just turn the lens to infinity.
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
07-22-2014, 09:40 PM
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What is wrong with the other photos form your roll? It's hard to help you if we can't figure out what the problem is.
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Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing
07-19-2014, 10:36 PM
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Same for me, I just don't use the auto setting. I have a different profile for each of my lenses to compensate for distortion mostly. You can also come up with a good baseline that works for your camera and save that as the default settings for that camera.
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Forum: Pentax K-01
07-09-2014, 11:11 PM
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It's a square body with an un-ergonimic grip. People with larger hands particularly are looking for a way to make holding the camera for longer periods of time more comfortable. What is there to miss?
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Forum: Pentax K-01
07-04-2014, 01:53 PM
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Do you have any photos from this combo?
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Forum: Pentax K-01
06-26-2014, 05:40 PM
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I was just thinking about checking in on this thread yesterday as I was hiking and holding my K-01. Count me as a buyer when you get it figured out. I'm not looking for anything fancy, just a little extra grip in the front. I've got big hands and after 3-4 hours the K-01 gets awkward.
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Forum: General Photography
06-21-2014, 07:54 PM
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Why do you take the Q with you if you have the K-30 on you as well?
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Forum: General Photography
06-21-2014, 06:17 PM
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I use a cheap Amazon Basics photo backpack, it's light, well padded and fairly rugged for what it is. I usually have my K-01 with either the 40mm XS or my Ricoh 28mm f/3.5 in my hand while I'm walking. In my bag is a film camera and whatever lens isn't mounted. There's room left over for other hiking essentials and a packable jacket as well as a camelback. I don't use a tripod on day hikes anymore, during daytime shutter speeds are high enough to render it useless. The backpack does have straps on the side for carrying one though.
My advice is to only carry the gear you really need. I can't remember how many times I packed a bag full of gear for miles only to use one or two lenses.
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Forum: Visitors' Center
06-06-2014, 11:26 PM
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Forum: Visitors' Center
05-04-2014, 12:33 PM
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Get the K-50 kit with the two zoom lenses. You'll have a complete WR outfit and can add lenses from there.
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
02-24-2014, 09:02 PM
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My local Fred Meyer store does film processing here in Beaverton, Oregon. It's less than $5 a roll for develop only. I scan my own negs with an Epson V500. My local Walgreens and Rite Aid also offer film processing and sales, at much higher prices though. Ask around, you might be surprised to find you can get it done locally for cheaper than sending it across the country.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
11-18-2013, 01:11 PM
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Forum: Pentax K-01
11-18-2013, 01:08 AM
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I scale focus my Kiron 28mm f/2 all the time with the K-01. I normally don't shoot above f/8 since diffraction will start to have a visible effect on sharpness. Here's a good link for more information.
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Forum: Pentax K-01
09-13-2013, 11:03 PM
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You can flip the camera into Tv mode and use the wheel to roll the shutter speed up the max of 1/180th, it only takes a second with some practice. I'm not sure of any way to force the shutter speed up in P mode.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-29-2013, 11:10 PM
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Everything I've ever read says the opposite.
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