Re: K5 question

2013-01-06 Thread mike wilson
On 05/01/2013 20:10, Christine Aguila wrote: Try a hot port, Mike. I recommend Fonseca Bin #27-tasty and affordable. 1 to 1 port/hot water (though I like 1 to three--port to water), 1/2 slice of lemon and stick 2-4 whole cloves in the lemon. Cheers, Christine Thanks but I've imbibed so

Re: K5 question

2013-01-05 Thread mike wilson
On 04/01/2013 11:20, Boris Liberman wrote: Everything is fine. It is just that K-5 does it with higher frequency - hence you don't notice it... Thanks for the responses, everyone. I'm still recovering from this dose of flu, so I've only taken about 120 pics and keep having days off where

Re: K5 question

2013-01-05 Thread Walt
On 1/5/2013 8:57 AM, mike wilson wrote: On 04/01/2013 11:20, Boris Liberman wrote: Everything is fine. It is just that K-5 does it with higher frequency - hence you don't notice it... Thanks for the responses, everyone. I'm still recovering from this dose of flu, so I've only taken about

Re: K5 question

2013-01-05 Thread Christine Aguila
Try a hot port, Mike. I recommend Fonseca Bin #27-tasty and affordable. 1 to 1 port/hot water (though I like 1 to three--port to water), 1/2 slice of lemon and stick 2-4 whole cloves in the lemon. Cheers, Christine On Jan 5, 2013, at 8:57 AM, mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com wrote:

Re: K5 question

2013-01-04 Thread Boris Liberman
Everything is fine. It is just that K-5 does it with higher frequency - hence you don't notice it... On 1/3/2013 12:46 AM, mike wilson wrote: Regarding the sensor dust removal. I have this set to activate at switch-on but, unlike my K-x (which sounds like two gas cookers being dragged along a

K5 question

2013-01-02 Thread mike wilson
Regarding the sensor dust removal. I have this set to activate at switch-on but, unlike my K-x (which sounds like two gas cookers being dragged along a cobbled alley and visibly shakes in the hand) there is no physical indication that the process is occuring. Is this another sign of superior

Re: K5 question

2013-01-02 Thread Bob Sullivan
Superior build quality. Mine don't shake rattle n roll either. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Jan 2, 2013 at 4:46 PM, mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com wrote: Regarding the sensor dust removal. I have this set to activate at switch-on but, unlike my K-x (which sounds like two gas cookers being

Re: K5 question

2013-01-02 Thread mike wilson
On 03/01/2013 00:49, Bob Sullivan wrote: Superior build quality. Mine don't shake rattle n roll either. Regards, Bob S. Or we're both defective. As it were. On Wed, Jan 2, 2013 at 4:46 PM, mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com wrote: Regarding the sensor dust removal. I have this set to

Re: K5 question

2013-01-02 Thread Bob Sullivan
Both the year old K-5 and the new K-5IIs? Doubtful both are nackered. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Jan 2, 2013 at 5:21 PM, mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com wrote: On 03/01/2013 00:49, Bob Sullivan wrote: Superior build quality. Mine don't shake rattle n roll either. Regards, Bob S. Or

Re: K5 question

2013-01-02 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Wed, Jan 2, 2013 at 5:46 PM, mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com wrote: Regarding the sensor dust removal. I have this set to activate at switch-on but, unlike my K-x (which sounds like two gas cookers being dragged along a cobbled alley and visibly shakes in the hand) there is no physical

Re: K5 question

2013-01-02 Thread Christine Aguila
No shake happens. It's whisper quiet! If you hold it to your ear you might hear a slight woosh. Cheers, Christine On Jan 2, 2013, at 4:46 PM, mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com wrote: Regarding the sensor dust removal. I have this set to activate at switch-on but, unlike my K-x (which

Re: K5 question

2013-01-02 Thread Rick Womer
The dust removal is ultrasonic, so unless you're a dog, it's silent. Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, January 2, 2013 5:46 PM Subject: K5 question

Re: K5 question

2013-01-02 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: mike wilson Subject: K5 question Regarding the sensor dust removal. I have this set to activate at switch-on but, unlike my K-x (which sounds like two gas cookers being dragged along a cobbled alley and visibly shakes in the hand) there is no physical

Re: K5 question

2013-01-02 Thread P. J. Alling
The K-5 executes dust removal using the same or a similar method as the ultrasonic method used by Olympus. The K20D rumbles and thumps probably much like the K-x. On 1/2/2013 5:46 PM, mike wilson wrote: Regarding the sensor dust removal. I have this set to activate at switch-on but, unlike my

Re: K5 question

2013-01-02 Thread Charles Robinson
On Jan 2, 2013, at 20:46 , P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: The K-5 executes dust removal using the same or a similar method as the ultrasonic method used by Olympus. The K20D rumbles and thumps probably much like the K-x. I'll add that similar silent results are

Quick K5 question

2012-01-06 Thread Steve Larson
Hi Folks, I got the K5 and my daughter and I are very happy with it. But I can't figure out what the manual means by Capture mode. We just can't get into capture mode, yea, me dumb as a rock. Thanks, Steve -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Quick K5 question

2012-01-06 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Fri, Jan 6, 2012 at 10:33 AM, Steve Larson stevenlar...@verizon.net wrote: I got the K5 and my daughter and I are very happy with it. But I can't figure out what the manual means by Capture mode. We just can't get into capture mode, yea, me dumb as a rock. Capture mode is the normal

Re: Quick K5 question

2012-01-06 Thread Jack Davis
Sent: Friday, January 6, 2012 7:33 AM Subject: Quick K5 question Hi Folks, I got the K5 and my daughter and I are very happy with it. But I can't figure out what the manual means by Capture mode. We just can't get into capture mode, yea, me dumb as a rock. Thanks, Steve -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Quick K5 question

2012-01-06 Thread Steve Larson
Hey thanks Matthew!! Steve - Original Message - From: Matthew Hunt m...@pobox.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, January 06, 2012 7:46 AM Subject: Re: Quick K5 question On Fri, Jan 6, 2012 at 10:33 AM, Steve Larson stevenlar...@verizon.net wrote: I got

Re: Quick K5 question

2012-01-06 Thread Steve Larson
Thanks for the info Jack!! Steve - Original Message - From: Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, January 06, 2012 11:02 AM Subject: Re: Quick K5 question Without checking the monitor display, I believe it's the menu choice

RE: Quick K5 question

2012-01-06 Thread John Sessoms
From: Steve Larson Hi Folks, I got the K5 and my daughter and I are very happy with it. But I can't figure out what the manual means by Capture mode. We just can't get into capture mode, yea, me dumb as a rock. Thanks, Steve I think Capture Mode means you're going to take a picture (aka

Re: K5 Question

2011-05-21 Thread Mark Roberts
On Fri, 20 May 2011 20:36:11 -0400, you wrote: I set the RAW/jpeg button to go to bracketing when pushed. From bracketing it's just a couple of clicks on the left arrow to get to mirror lockup. By using the raw/jpeg button for access, the cross selector can remain on focus point selection.

K5 Question

2011-05-20 Thread Mark Roberts
I'm up in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, doing a bit of hiking and also taking photos with a K5. I'm really enjoying both experiences except for one truly vexing issue with the K5... I've sussed how the 4-way controler on the back works in two modes, one of which assigns each of the four

Re: K5 Question

2011-05-20 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, May 20, 2011 at 4:54 PM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: Is there an easier way to quickly access mirror lock-up (or focus point select)? I'm working mostly in manual focus mode for the time being. D700.:-) Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: K5 Question

2011-05-20 Thread Paul Stenquist
I set the RAW/jpeg button to go to bracketing when pushed. From bracketing it's just a couple of clicks on the left arrow to get to mirror lockup. By using the raw/jpeg button for access, the cross selector can remain on focus point selectio. Paul On May 20, 2011, at 4:54 PM, Mark Roberts

Re: K5 Question

2011-05-20 Thread William Robb
On 20/05/2011 2:54 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: I'm up in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, doing a bit of hiking and also taking photos with a K5. I'm really enjoying both experiences except for one truly vexing issue with the K5... I've sussed how the 4-way controler on the back works in two