Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/08/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> I don't usually trust focus confirmation after using Canon DSLRs and a > host of Nikon SLRs -D and not D-. Do you find the one on the k10d > reliable? Eduardo... it works better than my eyes. Look again at these pics, becasue I used the K10d focus confirmation with them. With an old Macro-Takumar screw-mount lens: http://www.half-fast.com/InMyYard-K10D-TakMacro-06242007/ Jim Eduardo Albesi wrote: > Jim, > > El 01/08/2007, a las 21:28, Jim Hemenway escribi?: > >> Eduardo: >> Once I got the 6mp isDS about 2-1/2 years ago and found the >> viewfinder to be so bright, I stopped looking for a split-image >> screen... same thing with the 10mp K10d. > > I was surprised when I first looked through the k10d viewfinder, it > struck me as being as bright at least as the D200's. So I hope it to be > as easy to focus as that one. > >> With the either camera you get a focus confirmation circle at the >> bottom of the viewfinder... and you get a "beep" if you want it. I >> do and set the menu choice for it. > > I don't usually trust focus confirmation after using Canon DSLRs and a > host of Nikon SLRs -D and not D-. Do you find the one on the k10d > reliable? > >> I have the early 1:1 Takumar f4 macro and the later Super-Takumar 1:2 >> f4 lenses, both still work well for me, on the digitals and on the >> Spotmatic. >> >> I also have the very fine SMC Pentax-FA f2.8 100mm 1:1 Macro, long >> enough to ease my aching back when shooting bent over, and the SMC >> Pentax-DFA f2.8 50mm 1:1 Macro, which although made for digital, >> works equally well on my ZX5n film camera. > > I will ask about those two macro lenses tomorrow to the local importer. > > And thank you very much about the advise you gave on the M42 screwmount > to bayonet adapters, i was surprised at their low, too low, local > price. Now I suspect why they are so cheap. > >> Jim, "I wonder where all of my money has gone to" Hemenway > > Ed "I don`t wanna even think of where all of my money is going to" Albesi > :-) > >> >> >> >> Eduardo Albesi wrote: >> >>> Jim, thank you for the image samples, I'm very near to decide the >>> k10d purchase >>> Do you find it easy to manually focus on the standard focusing >>> screen? I'm thinking here especially of those Takumars and SMC-M. >>> My previous experience with the Canon 20d/30d was disappointing >>> until I resorted to a 3rd party split image focusing screen >>> How about the macro 50/4? This is one of the highest priority >>> lenses to get on my grocery list >>> Have you used the 100/2.8 Macro (AF)? >>> Ed >>> El 01/08/2007, a las 20:00, Jim Hemenway escribi?: >>> >>>> Eduardo: >>>> >>>> My K10d has a larger LCD screen than my isDS, making it easier to >>>> edit in the camera. >>>> >>>> I like the rechargeable battery, >>>> the shake reduction and dust removal systems, >>>> the ability to shoot RAW and JPEG simultaneously, >>>> the ability to use fifty years worth of Pentax lenses, >>>> and the sealed body. >>>> >>>> Taken with the K10d and the 10-17 fisheye recently: >>>> http://www.hemenway.com/HaulingThePhyllisA/ >>>> >>>> With an old Macro-Takumar screw-mount lens: >>>> http://www.half-fast.com/InMyYard-K10D-TakMacro-06242007/ >>>> >>>> I have more, let me know if you want to see them >>>> >>>> Jim >>>> >>>> Eduardo Albesi wrote: >>>> >>>>> I had never considered a Pentax before. Immune to the Spotmatic >>>>> myth from the Asahi Pentax era, I really never ever touched >>>>> either a K1000, an ME Super, or their younger brethren. >>>>> Well, I will be traveling soon and then I found myself in >>>>> (mental) need of something to attach a tele lens to, typically a >>>>> DSLR. Tried the Viso route, but that's not for me... The DMR is >>>>> out of range, as I would rather prefer to spend that amount of >>>>> money in some M lenses, if I had it (the $$$). >>>>> After an unfortunate misadventure with a Canon 5d, I sold it and >>>>> was heading again to the Nikon stable after some years of absence. >>>>> D200 or D80? Well, a decision not that simple... I prefer using >>>>> SD cards, as I have already lots of them since the M8 entered my >>>>> life... >>>>> OTOH, I have some really precious Nikkor AI and AIs glass from >>>>> yesterday (24/2, 35/1.4, 85/1.4, the mythical 55/3.5 and 105/2.8 >>>>> Micro-Nikkors, etc) >>>>> But, one will not meter with the AIs, the other feels too heavy >>>>> in my hands after months of using only the M8... >>>>> Last Friday, I entered a shop and was handed a K10d... wow... >>>>> what a camera. >>>>> It looks and feels as designed for being used... >>>>> I wondered, could I? Should I? >>>>> I know some Luggers here are Pentax dslr users. Please let me >>>>> know your real world real users opinions.... what do you like of >>>>> it and what do you feel it lacks >>>>> Reading the reviews (and I have read almost everything about it >>>>> on the net), it looks like the camera of the year, it has lots >>>>> and lots of useful features that users of other brands seem to >>>>> have been forever claiming for. >>>>> How about the lenses? I remember some Takumars of grand fame, >>>>> and some highly regardedSMC Pentaxes (as the 85/1.4)- I have a >>>>> Pentax 645 and I like its lenses performance, much better than >>>>> their Mamiya's counterparts for instance... Anything similar >>>>> will make me happy. And furthermore, those 21mm, 40mm and 70mm >>>>> Limited pancake lenses look very yummy.. >>>>> I will really appreciate any opinions you may give on or offlist >>>>> Thank you in advance, >>>>> Ed >>>>> ps. sorry for the long post >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Leica Users Group. >>>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >