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Forum: Pentax KP
01-23-2019, 02:58 AM
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Yes there is, all you have to do is push the OK button
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Forum: Pentax K-3 III
09-09-2021, 09:05 AM
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The KP also has something similar, you can use a timed bulb with up to 30 minutes exposure time if i'm not mistaken.
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Forum: Pentax KP
04-28-2021, 07:47 AM
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Or mabe the 4-was buttons are toggled to switch focus point. I am sure this happend to all of us at least once
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Forum: Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Other Camera Brands
04-22-2021, 08:33 AM
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Nothing to see here but a tipical clickbait title. It is clearly stated in the description that it's the worlds first for Aps-c Sony E-Mount
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Forum: Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Other Camera Brands
04-22-2021, 09:18 AM
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It is weird and misleading, almost wrong. But they do "come clean" it in the text, so it is not a lie, just marketing (pretty small difference between the two, isn't it?). I am pretty sure a lot of folks will fall for it.
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
04-08-2021, 03:15 AM
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FA lenses are from the film era 645 cameras, and back then the frame size was 56x41.5 mm - that is 1,58x lager than the digital 645. Also the 1.4x TC makes the difference larger, as the image is further "croped".
I am not that good at math, but i would say no more than half of the image circle is used (which in some cases is considerably larger than the size of the frame format the lens was made for).
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Forum: Pentax KP
03-13-2021, 11:47 AM
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Did a quick check, and it appears to go up to x16 (iirc 8x is 100%)
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
12-11-2020, 07:46 AM
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The easiest way to explain it is they are both the same (50mm lenses) and the difference is that edges of the frame are covered in an aps-c camera.
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Forum: General Talk
12-09-2020, 07:20 AM
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It is not what it can or can't do. This is a 100% manual machine, and everything is up to the user: the temperature, pressure, preinfusion and so on. It is all about the experience of making and drinking espresso. It is like a Ford model T more than like a Lambo.
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Forum: Pentax KP
10-30-2020, 01:42 PM
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I own both of them. The K3 has probably 5 or 6 years, and the kp was bought soon after it was released. Need less to say the K3 was mostly used as a lens cap the last few years.
The KP has a few features that are for me indisoensable:
1. Using PS for macro work and the LV switch. This is one of my presets for studio work.
2. 5 User modes and a lot of customisable buttons, switches and combinations. I also use wi-fi once in a while to download fotos from my phone, have quick acces to aperture, iso, exposure compensation at the push a button and or rotate a wheel (LOT'S OF WHEELS). The ammount of customisation is close to unlimited.
3. A piece of art - a lot of thought (i probably spelled it wrong, but you know what i mean) was put into this camera, starting with the retro look, then the replaceable grips, possibility add a grip (probably the next step, to use with a large lens setup), and last but not least software fearures and customisation.
I think it my be time to find a new, loving home for it, as it is a shame to let it just sit on the sideline.
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Forum: General Photography
10-10-2020, 11:02 AM
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And here it is, a quick screen shot of a silve Pentax K1. There was another scene where the owner with camera were in the middle of the frame, with camera lens and neckstrap are clearly visible for the trained eye - sadly could not grab a screenshot.
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Forum: General Photography
10-09-2020, 03:42 PM
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I am proud to say that i saw a Pentax on a really known german show called "Galileo", made by pro7. There was a nice piece on a derelict fishermen village on an island in the sea of china i think, where they show a group of photographers.
Right there in the middle of them there is a guy with a large silver camera, with a strap that has Pentax written on it. Shortly after that you can see the guy and his camera a bit more closely, and he has what i think was a silver K1 + grip with a 70-200 DFA* lens attached.
Will try to see if i cand find it somewhere online, to post sone screenshots.
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Forum: General Talk
09-25-2020, 02:03 AM
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One must also not forget that espresso has less cafeine than other types of coffee. For example i always drink double espressos (at home 30g of liquid out of 15g of beans), and while the flavor is much more intense, i do not feel the kick as high as from a mocca pot or an americano.
I am a person that drinks coffee for the taste, not for the effect. The process of making and espresso with the gear i have (tuned europiccola lever machine with a kinu hand cranked grinder) is more like a ritual than a chore, and is fun and involves a bit of movement.
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Forum: Photographic Technique
09-22-2020, 01:53 PM
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You could try something like a thin nylon wire (like the ones used for fishing) to hang it from something? Used something like that when i was young to hang some model aicrafts in my room - the wires were barely visible.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
09-04-2020, 09:29 AM
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The camera most probably suffers from aperture block failure.
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Forum: Product Suggestions and Feedback
10-16-2019, 01:35 AM
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While searching for recheargeable batteries fo another electronic device i have, i stubled uppon a battery case that also doubles as a charger, with a usb socket (covered by a little door) to easily charge all batteries at the same time.
Now, if we take the idea and expand it a bit, one could create a modular system, with a base module - with a battery compartment and the electronics and circuits needed by the charger, and a few sockets for further expansion modules. Naturally all modules should have the same width and height, but not depth, to seamlessly assemble the modules.
As modules i imagine the following possibilities:
- base model: d-li 90 and d-li 109 - each comes matching the camera
- battery expansion modell - like above
- battery grip expansion module- 6xaa batteries
- flash expansion module - 4xaa batteries
- possibilty of powerbank modules
- powerbank module with wireless charging that can also be used independantly to charge your phone or such.
And, of course, all could be made WR, with rubber sealed doors and connectors.
On second thought, it could also be possible to make a base model out of a normal charging module and a battery expansion module - that way you could use all modules independently.
Such a solution would solve all my battery management problems, because we sometimes use KP and K3+grip with aa's, and that totals to 3 chargers only for the cameras...
I would also like to propose, if anyone is up to it to try and make a diy one. I have a 3d printer, and have some experience designing stuff, but have no idea about circuits and such. If it's feasible, i would like to give it a go.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
02-14-2020, 07:49 AM
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I read an article (sadly its in german) about a photographer specialised in aerial photography, and he said he uses fujifilm gfx camera with longer lenses, between 70 al 200mm. Here is a link to the article:
Luftbildaufnahmen von Tom Hegen | WhiteWall
Hope you find some helpful information.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
01-13-2020, 09:38 PM
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Another question is what lens are you using? For non A lenses (K and m42), you have to dig in the custom menu and change a setting.
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Forum: General Talk
11-15-2019, 10:34 AM
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I normaly buy my coffee from Hoppenwort & Ploch, not because i like it the most but because i buy lical and fresh (if its roaste more than 2 weeks ago, i dont buy).
I always drink espresso, with 14g in and 30 out. Grinder is a LaPavoni zip (with a few custom mods) and the machine is a LaPavoni Europiccola (also with a couple of mods).
Some of the best coffee i drank at home was from one of the following roasteries: Caphé, black. and karma kaffee. My prefered origin is burundy, and i like african coffees more than other.
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Forum: General Talk
11-11-2019, 09:55 AM
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I also have a routine for making coffee that involves a LaPavoni lever machine (somewhat pimped up):
1. fill the tank with water and start the machine
2. until the temperature goes up to 70°celsius, make sure the portafilter is clean, measure 14g of fresh coffee and tip it into the grinder (i use an electrical one, but because of costs and not lazyness)
3. release some steam from the boiler (to remove false pressure)
4. (at 70°)grind the coffee beans into the portafilter, distribute the beans unifornly, while making sure no clumps are present and then tamp the grinds firmly
5. at this moment the temperature should be about 75° celsius, now i lift the lever as much as it goes without water coming out, introduce the portafilter, and then lift the lever up slowly as much as it goes
6. wait 5-6 seconds and start pushing the lever to build pressure, 9 bars at first, and the slowly reduce throughout the duration of extraction until about 6 at the end. this should take about 27 to 30 seconds
7. take mental notes on what i did wrong, and set fine tune the grinder for the next one (if needed)
It is about a 20 min operation, but only max 5 minutes of actually doing things. Some call me crazy, but that is only before tasting.
I have a few other obsessions, but this is the most relevant in this case
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
10-21-2019, 08:33 AM
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I can hook you up if you want, no problem.
Now i see someone was faster than me.
---------- Post added 10-21-19 at 05:34 PM ----------
I can hook you up too.
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Forum: General Photography
10-19-2019, 02:59 PM
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I have also installed it. Thank you for the tip. It looks really usefull, and i would really like to take some shots of the city on a foggy morning/day/evening.
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Forum: General Photography
10-11-2019, 09:50 AM
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I am not at all surprised. I have seen al these selfie-people in action. As a honny photografer, everywhere we go, at what are now called instagramable places, one has to stay in line to take a photo of the "backgroung", or just calmly enjoy the scenery.
But, what i have observed in the last couple of months is the ammount of people that video-call other people while at a place with nice scenery, or known tourist attraction, etc. I find that even more stupid/dangerous.
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Forum: General Photography
10-09-2019, 06:54 AM
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I think the correct phrasing would be "with so many cheap offerings", as the high end models from other manufacturers are quite pricy.
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
10-09-2019, 02:26 AM
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I try to live by the grman "kein Bier vor vier" law, but you know, it's always 4pm somewhere in this world.
Now coffee is a whole different story. On weekdays, the first thing i do after getting out of bed is starting the coffee machine. I would be un unpleasand person at work without my fix (or more than i already am).
Back on topic, is it possible the next flagship will have a beer opener in the bottom plate? Such a camera would be a blast at parties.
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