Re: Action autofocus with the K-5

2011-06-20 Thread Boris Liberman
On 6/13/2011 03:56, Paul Stenquist wrote: I've developed a good feel for getting the K-5 to autofocus on fairly fast moving subjects. I use spot focus and kind of feather the shutter button about halfway down, then pick my spot. I'm pleased with this camera in so many ways.

Re: Action autofocus with the K-5

2011-06-15 Thread Jos from Holland
Hi Paul, nice shot. Did you use the single focus mode or contineous (predictive). All my Pentaxes had difficulties with fast moving subjects, like big birds flying over my head at rather near distance, like in demonstrations. No time to select focus point, I get best results (1 out of 10 is

Re: Action autofocus with the K-5

2011-06-15 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Jos, K-5 autofocus is improved over K-7 by a considerable amount. I believe the difference is most evident with the SDM lenses, although I'm not certain of that, as I rarely shoot with screw drive autofocus lenses. I use single focus mode and I choose a point. I usually know what point

Re: Action autofocus with the K-5

2011-06-13 Thread David J Brooks
On Sun, Jun 12, 2011 at 8:56 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I've developed a good feel for getting the K-5 to autofocus on fairly fast moving subjects. I use spot focus and kind of feather the shutter button about halfway down, then pick my spot. I'm pleased with this

Re: Action autofocus with the K-5

2011-06-13 Thread Mark Cassino
Great shot, Paul - really nailed the focus and froze the action.Captures the joy of childhood as well. - Original Message From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sun, June 12, 2011 8:56:45 PM Subject: Action autofocus with the K-5

Re: Action autofocus with the K-5

2011-06-13 Thread Paul Stenquist
pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sun, June 12, 2011 8:56:45 PM Subject: Action autofocus with the K-5 I've developed a good feel for getting the K-5 to autofocus on fairly fast moving subjects. I use spot focus and kind of feather the shutter button

Re: Action autofocus with the K-5

2011-06-13 Thread Christine Aguila
Great girlie up-doo there, Paul. Lots of fun. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2011 7:56 PM Subject: Action autofocus with the K-5 I've developed a good feel

Re: Action autofocus with the K-5

2011-06-13 Thread Steven Desjardins
You should start with something easy like a soccer game and work your way up to children playing. Your usual fine work, Paul. On Sun, Jun 12, 2011 at 8:56 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I've developed a good feel for getting the K-5 to autofocus on fairly fast moving

Action autofocus with the K-5

2011-06-12 Thread Paul Stenquist
I've developed a good feel for getting the K-5 to autofocus on fairly fast moving subjects. I use spot focus and kind of feather the shutter button about halfway down, then pick my spot. I'm pleased with this camera in so many ways. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13402152 -- PDML

RE: Action autofocus with the K-5

2011-06-12 Thread Jeffery Johnson
/ -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2011 7:57 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Action autofocus with the K-5 I've developed a good feel for getting the K-5 to autofocus on fairly fast moving subjects

Re: Action autofocus with the K-5

2011-06-12 Thread Ken Waller
Great capture, nicely done ! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Jeffery Johnson jefferytjohn...@bellsouth.net Subject: RE: Action autofocus with the K-5 Nice capture... I am still attempting to figure this out on the K-R

Re: Action autofocus with the K-5

2011-06-12 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Jun 12, 2011, at 9:25 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Great capture, nicely done ! Thanks Ken. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Jeffery Johnson jefferytjohn...@bellsouth.net Subject: RE: Action autofocus with the K-5 Nice

Re: Action autofocus with the K-5

2011-06-12 Thread Paul Stenquist
: Sunday, June 12, 2011 7:57 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Action autofocus with the K-5 I've developed a good feel for getting the K-5 to autofocus on fairly fast moving subjects. I use spot focus and kind of feather the shutter button about halfway down, then pick my spot. I'm