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Forum: Pentax Full Frame
08-10-2021, 12:09 PM
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Phone SRS and speak to Chris. He will tell you if it is available or not
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Forum: Pentax Full Frame
08-10-2021, 03:16 AM
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Forum: Pentax Full Frame
08-10-2021, 03:02 AM
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Forum: Visitors' Center
07-29-2021, 11:11 AM
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There are many threads on the Forum giving advice on diagnosing this issue, and various DIY solutions, including replacing the defective solenoid. I don't know if there is anyone in the UK who could offer this service - most of the people posting regarding this seem to be USA based. Good luck anyway.
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Forum: Pentax Full Frame
07-29-2021, 06:24 AM
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Did you try lensrentals.com?
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Forum: Pentax Full Frame
07-29-2021, 07:23 AM
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One other tip is that if you use the front or rear dials and want to return to full P mode, you can push the "Green Button" which will kick you back to the P mode metered setting you started with (and you're in full P mode again). Also turning the camera off and back on will do the same.
Just in case you didn't pick up on this one elsewhere. Glad you're enjoying P mode. I think I use it more than any other.
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Forum: Visitors' Center
07-26-2021, 09:08 AM
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Was this the dreaded solenoid problem ? If so, I'm not sure whether the K10 has the same electronics.
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Forum: Pentax Full Frame
07-27-2021, 06:31 PM
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Please let us know how it goes!
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Forum: Pentax Full Frame
07-25-2021, 10:29 AM
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Technically you will get the best possible results with M at fixed ISO 100 and your preferred Aperture and minimum shutter speeds (= longest tolerable exposure time like 1/125 sec or so) dialed in.
That will yield lots of underexposed images, but since you can fix these raws in post without any significant penalty versus choosing higher ISO initially due to the K-1's ISOless sensor. This yields the biggest possible max dynamic range for all images (because ISO 100).
Caveat:
This will not protect against overexposures, so if you use a very fast lens and shoot outdoors then probably you will need to manually choose even shorter shutter times.
No different from using TAv, though.
If you feel uncomfortable with shooting a wedding already this probably is an approach out of your comfort zone.
The setting max exposure time is only available in cameras from KP onwards I think.
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Forum: Pentax Full Frame
07-23-2021, 05:21 AM
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Using TAv mode is a possibility.
Another way is to set a minimum ISO value for the auto ISO, given average light of the day or situation (cloudy, sunny, indoors, outdoors), which indirectly is equivalent to setting a minimum shutter speed. Setting the max allowed ISO setting for auto-ISO will avoid unnecessary high shutter speed for optimal image quality.
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Forum: Pentax Full Frame
07-21-2021, 05:24 PM
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Sounds like hyperprogram (P with dials) mode would do what you need. You can change everything on the fly without being locked into a mode.
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Forum: Pentax Full Frame
07-21-2021, 08:58 AM
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What about Tav mode? Letting iso float a little. I’m sorry I don’t have a k-1 to verify options.
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Forum: Pentax Full Frame
07-21-2021, 12:34 PM
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It is a little strange that KP have the option of (manual setting) minimum shutter speed for auto ISO, but not K1 II released after KP.
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Forum: Pentax Full Frame
07-21-2021, 12:48 PM
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Assuming the K-1II behaves like other Pentax DSLRs (I have a KP) and that you want to use Av Mode, then set the ISO to Auto - lower limit 100 and upper limit as high as you are prepared to go to maintain quality (perhaps 3200 on K-1?). The camera will then not allow the shutter speed to fall below the old rule of thumb of 1/focal length, unless the light is so low that the chosen upper ISO limit is not high enough.
Philip
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Forum: Pentax Full Frame
07-21-2021, 01:12 PM
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I meant that the GR III allows to set a minimum shutter speed. The way you do it is independent from the modes, it's in the ISO menu, where in addition to low and high limits you also get a min shutter speed. Default is 1/30 I believe, for landscapes I set 1/4" and for street 1/500. If ISO/aperture don't allow for correct exposure, it'll still go below the limit, it doesn't seem to be a hard limit.
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Forum: Pentax Full Frame
07-21-2021, 05:17 PM
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Maybe it is possible to set up a USER preset. In it you could use a shutter priority mode and set the shutter speed to your desired speed, maybe run with auto iso too? In it you could also specify spot metering or whatever you desire
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Forum: Pentax Full Frame
07-21-2021, 12:27 PM
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Which option? I believe it has Sv, Tv, Av, and TAv priority options, as well as program mode which can be switched to shutter or aperture priority with the flip of a front or rear finger dial.
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Forum: Pentax Full Frame
07-21-2021, 12:06 PM
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You can also do just Tv, shutter priority mode, it will set you aperture to best possible setting at that speed, and keep ISO in the range you specify.
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Forum: Pentax Full Frame
07-21-2021, 10:16 AM
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The K1ii doesn't have this option, so I use Av with a higher minimum ISO (say 400 in bright daylight), and more rarely TAv as suggested above (just a matter of personal preference). Btw for comparison's sake, GR III does have this option, and it's handy but not crucially more useful than a min ISO, I still end up with a user mode to quickly get to this mode of operation.
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Forum: Pentax Full Frame
07-21-2021, 09:44 AM
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If you shoot in raw and limit iso to something reasonable you should be able to adjust to nearly any situation quickly. The alternative is program mode where when you spin the aperture dial the shutter automatically adjusts and vice versa. The exposure compensation adjustment is your friend in this mode but it isn’t as fast at reacting as Tav if you normally shoot in manual. It’s faster if the camera generally gets exposures right.
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Forum: Pentax Full Frame
07-21-2021, 09:24 AM
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Start with TAv mode, 1/100s, f2.8 and adjust accordingly on the fly.
Important: Weddings are tricky for many factors including some things that happen very fast and can not be repeated. So be ready to draw and shoot fast.
Thanks
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
01-03-2015, 05:23 PM
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My photo dearest, handmade free under a deluge totally without shelter was a good feeling to play with the rain.
Alessandro
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Forum: Pentax Full Frame
11-10-2014, 07:24 AM
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If Pentax released a FF with ISO 50-104k and wider dynamic range, lower noise, then selectable crop factors I may take a hard look at it.
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Forum: Pentax Full Frame
11-09-2014, 09:40 PM
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Missed this earlier, but: it depends on your setup. With a stock focus screen and no focus assist? Yes, focusing a f/1.4 lens on equipment that maxes out at f/2.8 is problematic. With a focus screen (DSLR) or focus peaking (MILC)? It's not too bad at all.
Again, I actually prefer it in some senses, because it's simply a problem of getting the lens to the proper place at the proper time to shoot your image. There's no equipment problems with "focus hunting" or anything like that - if your shot is out of focus, it's your fault. With some practice and the proper tools, it's not too hard to hit focus. The screens or the digital assist (highlighting the in-focus area) really help with that.
Don't discount the 18-35 either, it's a real solid lens for APS-C, and I doubt you'll lose much by holding on to it for a couple months if you buy used. I really like primes - but f/1.8 with prime-like sharpness is really attractive too. The half stop doesn't really matter if it can keep up in sharpness and offer a zoom range too.
I don't at all. I have a preference to 35mm equivalent for a walk-around lens just because I think it's more versatile, but 50mm is very, very popular for a reason, and I shoot my 50mm equivalent lenses a lot. A lot more than I shoot anything longer in FL (except for portraits). Some people have an eye for telephoto landscapes - I've never been able to do that.
If I take 1 lens, it's 35mm equivalent. If I take 2 lenses - it's 28mm and 50mm.
Something like the 43mm Ltd would probably be nice too.
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Forum: Pentax Full Frame
11-09-2014, 09:29 PM
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Everyone thinks I'm joking or crazy but my most-used (and almost favorite) lens on FF is a $110 50 f/1.8D.
I think the $200 used FA 50 f/1.7 + $200 used FA 28 f/2.8 + K-FF body would be a great kit all in itself, so much power and utility (YES, they are sharp enough for 36MP!) Maybe throw in a $300 used Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 and $650 new Tamron 70-200 2.8 and you're buried in IQ riches.
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