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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
08-28-2018, 01:41 PM
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Yeah, it can be a bit finicky to focus with the f2.
Thanks for the input!
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
08-28-2018, 01:16 PM
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Ah alright.
Are you not able to shoot wide open in Av with larger aperture lenses? My f2 seems to work fine in TAv.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
08-28-2018, 09:33 AM
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Yeah, I better not try and 'fix' it, I'd just end up breaking it somehow! :)
Thanks for all the info on CIF!
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
08-28-2018, 09:11 AM
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Oh ok.
It seems to be working how it should, but I'll look into that.
Thanks!
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
08-27-2018, 10:34 AM
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I didn't quite giggle, but it definitely put a smile on my face.
Oh nice!
Yeah, modern lenses are a bit too expensive for me. Keeping the cost low makes it more fun, less constant worrying for losing thousands of dollars!
The CIF option was on page C4 in the menu. Just had to turn that option on and go into AF.S mode.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
08-27-2018, 10:09 AM
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I remember reading about it somewhere in the manual. I'll have to look it up!
Thanks for all the info!
And yeah, that's one of the reasons I went for Pentax. IBIS, weather sealing, and great support for legacy lenses, all for a great price!
Those are some great photos! I'll have to set it up and go test it out.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
08-27-2018, 09:48 AM
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I know what it is, but I haven't fiddled with it yet.
How should I enable and use it?
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Thanks for all the input!
I had gotten a K1000 SE with 5 lenses. 2 of the 50mm f2, a Ricoh 35mm f2.8, an Albinar 75-300mm f5.6, and a Sears 80-200mm f4.
And my friend gifted me a great 28-70 f3.8-4.8 that's been a lot of fun.
I got pretty lucky with all these lenses, I think! I'd like to get a sub-28mm lens sometime for some wide angle stuff, one of those f1.4 or f1.2 50mm lenses, and something to bridge the gap between my telephoto lenses and walk-around.
Thanks!
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
08-11-2018, 08:13 PM
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Alright, I'll consider it.
I can understand the manual, I just have to read a bit slower ;)
I'll look into the catch in focus feature!
Thanks!
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
08-11-2018, 03:19 PM
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Yeah, I hadn't heard of it before either, but I've had a lot of fun with it! It was a gift from a friend, so I try to use it a lot :)
Ah ok, interesting! I'll have to keep my eyes open for one.
All the lenses I have are manuals I've used with my K1000.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
08-11-2018, 02:42 PM
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No, there's an "AP" on the aperture ring.
The lens is a Magnicon XC 28-70mm 1:3.8-4.8. It's my favorite lens to use.
Thanks for clarifying the "A" type lenses more, though!
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
08-11-2018, 02:37 PM
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Yeah, maybe I should wait until monday ;)
Oh ok. I think I'm good for now, but I'll keep the Ebook in mind!
Funnily enough, the camera came with the Magnifier Eyecup! I'll have to use it :)
Yep, I posted some pictures in my other thread: What's a decent budget DSLR for a newbie? - Page 8 - PentaxForums.com
Thanks for being a great help Aslyfox!
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
08-11-2018, 02:07 PM
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Yeah, I got a 64GB SD card, so I've got a lot of photos I can take!
Good idea with the notes. I'll write them down on my phone when I come across them!
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Yeah, I'd love to have split-screen focusing on the K-5. But it's alright without it. There's a button on the back that has "LV" printed on it. That's the live view button. I've noticed it's great for shots where you don't want to press your face down against the ground :)
And yeah, the whole point of getting a DSLR was to have fun with it! I sure have been so far.
I posted some photos I've taken in my other thread: What's a decent budget DSLR for a newbie? - Page 8 - PentaxForums.com |
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
08-11-2018, 01:24 PM
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Yeah, I'm very glad I got it! I've been having a lot of fun shooting some macro-ish shots.
Alright, I'll look through those once I have more time. Thanks!
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
08-11-2018, 12:23 PM
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Ok, thanks for the clarification!
Yep, I've got the Aperture Ring option enabled and have been messing around in Manual.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
08-11-2018, 11:24 AM
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Yeah, I'm having a blast with it! Trying to take pictures of this gigantic caterpillar on the vines outside my window!
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Alright, I'll go look for it!
Yeah, thanks! :)
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
08-11-2018, 11:01 AM
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Alright!
One of my lenses has Aperture Priority mode. Would that be an A-series lens, or is it something different?
And yeah, I'll have to see how much each lens might be off.
Thanks!
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
08-11-2018, 10:37 AM
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Hello!
My K-5 came early! It was estimated to come Monday, but came Saturday!
The battery is charging while I write this, I got it out of the box a little bit ago.
Anywho, does anyone have any good tips and suggestions for using this camera with manual lenses? Or just any tips in general.
I have the manual, which I plan to read through, but it's going to take a bit...
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