The K10D definitely outperforms the *istD on autofocus. Shooting long-shutter pans at nigh with only streetlight illuminationt, the *istD couldn't focus with the FA 35/2. The K10D has no problem nailing the focus and can even do it with the DA 50-200, which is a rather slow lens at f4.5 - 5.6. I'm a firm believer in continuous autofocus. If the subject is moving or I'm moving, I flip the autofocus switch to continuous. I shot some pics of Grace running full speed in the yard Sunday with the DA 50-200. The autofocus had no problem keeping up. However, I will be much happier with the new, faster DA* zooms. As soon as I can round up the dollars:-). Paul -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: John Sessoms <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > From: > "Jerome > > Thanks to all who replied. From your responses, I've gained a good amount > > of advisement for my next time out. They all seem obvious once you hear > > them, but they were *obviously* the very things I overlooked... > > > > 1. Use RAW, you idiot! Now that I'm comfortable with Bridge and Photoshop > > I sincerely have no reason not to do so. I also bought 2 back up SD cards > > (for a total of 4), so I may as well give myself a chance to use them. > > > > 2. Autofocus Issues... > > Sorry Paul, but I've still gotta "blame the equipment" on that one. The > > amount of time that both cameras spent hunting was simply unacceptable. No > > buts about it. > > If you're going to blame the equipment, blame the lenses. The larger the > maximum aperture, the faster the camera will focus. You need at least > f/2.8. > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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