Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
10-02-2019, 08:58 PM
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I don't know about effectiveness of marketing, but Pentax is very visible in the Tokyo camera stores these days.
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Forum: Pentax Mirrorless Cameras
01-18-2019, 05:45 PM
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I use an unsightly hoood "permanently" taped on with unsightly gaffers tape. still happy with the camera!
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Forum: Pentax K-01
01-04-2016, 01:15 PM
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I use mostly screw mount lenses on my -01. Use the Av mode for aperture priority auto exposure. I use the screw mount lenses in 'Manual' diaphram mode since the camera has no way to push in the stop-down pin.
I've found Pre-A K-mount to be the only trouble lenses. The camera doesn't know what aperture you have selected on them. Actually, I'm not sure I've ever mounted an A lens.
You might want the "Using Aperture Ring" on the C-3 menu page set to '2' to allow shooting with the aperture ring off 'A'.
Right now, my K-01 shutter won't open. Ever. No live view, no exposure, so I can't go dig up my single 'A' lens to even try it. Trying to decide what I want to do about that condition...
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
11-29-2015, 08:39 AM
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I'm happy with my K-01. I use it almost exclusively with old M-42 screw mount lenses. I'm not too happy with the way "Pre-A" K-mount lenses work on the thing, but M-42 with the Pentax adapter work well.
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Forum: Pentax K-01
08-31-2013, 04:38 PM
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K-01 ISO 100 SMC Takumar 100mm f/4 Macro probably about f/8 Tripod |
Forum: Pentax K-01
08-26-2013, 03:01 PM
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yeah, I think the point of the vents is to see through with a viewfinder, but if that's what you've found, and it works... I think there was a hit when I searched for "27mm lens hood" at either Amazon or B&H, but I haven't bought one.
Lens hoods, in general, can potentially increase overall contrast and reduce flare points. I use them whenever I can.
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Forum: Pentax K-01
08-26-2013, 02:43 PM
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K-01 with Yashinon 50mm f/1.7 lens 1/20 sec (shake reduction!) at f/2.8 ISO 1600.
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Forum: Pentax Mirrorless Cameras
08-24-2013, 03:58 PM
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I fix it to the camera because I'm mostly using manual focus lenses. Focus and aperture with my left hand, grip and whatever else with my right. If I'm doing auto-everything, it works fine to hold the hood with my left hand.
I'm liking the K-01 with the hoodman a lot.
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Forum: Pentax Mirrorless Cameras
08-21-2013, 07:12 AM
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I like the hoodman loupe for my K-01. I have attached it to the camera with cotton wrapped elastic hair ties. Considerably more expensive and bulky than the Delkin Shade but I'm old enough that I appreciate the adjustable lens, and the light shielding is excellent.
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
08-21-2013, 07:05 AM
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Hi,
New member here. Longtime Pentax film camera user, just acquired a K-01 for a good price. I'm liking it with M42 and manual focus K lenses!
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