Pentax K-x help thread

[sircam]

i use natural + a high degree of fine sharpening2. but there are just too many variables in photography and no single setting fit all pictures, so sometimes jpeg + raw mode is good..

i tweaked custom image till i was sick of it, i cannot find a universal setting, and now shoot exclusively in raw instead; more control, and more satisfaction, like driving manual car :bsmilie:

if you make a mistake/camera makes mistake in metering or under challenging lighting conditions, custom-image can hurt your output..

also, no camera can judge for you white/gray/black points automatically, which is a critical aspect to obtain correct tone and color in a pic imo. custom image cannot fix a mis-placed histogram. i also wouldn't want it to mess with my saturation/contrast/key etc until i first get right the basic white/grey/black levels..

Great post! And great opinions!! :thumbsup: The sooner newbies realize this, the more comfortable they will feel using a DSLR out of its Auto Mode!

 

[kof88]

I just got a white KX 18-55, 50-200, FA43 today !

Now I need to know what I need to do with the warranty, where and how do I register them?

The FA43 is seriously a WOW!

 

[watchthewaves]

Warranty registration:
http://www.emjay1984.biz/register2

 

[kof88]

Hm, I'm not sure which are the serial numbers... is it on a paper or on the box?

 

[SpyCam]

below your lens and cam body. ;p

 

[Metalfreak]

I had problem last time in warranty registration, emailed them the serial number and they helped me with it. very good service.

 

[aloneness]

I just got a white KX 18-55, 50-200, FA43 today !

Now I need to know what I need to do with the warranty, where and how do I register them?

The FA43 is seriously a WOW!

how much your total price ?

 

[woefulwabbit]

I just got a white KX 18-55, 50-200, FA43 today !

Now I need to know what I need to do with the warranty, where and how do I register them?

The FA43 is seriously a WOW!

Congrats
Don't forget to update Gengh for price guide update
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=534146

 

[maxtmhz]

hi peepz, i am wondering if anyone has any idea how do i turn off the blue light next to the shutter button? (besides switching off the camera, obviously =) )

 

[flowerpot]

hi peepz, i am wondering if anyone has any idea how do i turn off the blue light next to the shutter button? (besides switching off the camera, obviously =) )

in the menu there is a setting to switch it off, i dunno exactly where since i dun have the cam with me but if u scroll through each of the settings u should be able to see it...

 

[aaron80]

Hmm..can turn off one? I thought the blue light cannot be turned off one.. Anyway I find it pretty cool-looking.

hi peepz, i am wondering if anyone has any idea how do i turn off the blue light next to the shutter button? (besides switching off the camera, obviously =) )

 

[woefulwabbit]

hi peepz, i am wondering if anyone has any idea how do i turn off the blue light next to the shutter button? (besides switching off the camera, obviously =) )

It's in one of the menu option, under custom settings, I definitely remember seeing it there when i browsed through all the settings.

 

[tootboink]

yes, you can definitely turn it off. you have 3 options.

1. Bright blue light
2. Dim blue light
3. No light

 

[sid8888]

Hi all i just got the k-x yesterday.
At first i tried using some new energizer and duracell batteries the camera could not power on, it only did so after using the given lithium batteries.
I thought the k-x could accept alkaline batteries as well?

Also,is there a shortcut to using the dial to change ISO setting?like canon cams where there is a dedicated ISO button, just press and turn the dial.

 

[kengoh]

Hi all i just got the k-x yesterday.
At first i tried using some new energizer and duracell batteries the camera could not power on, it only did so after using the given lithium batteries.
I thought the k-x could accept alkaline batteries as well?

Also,is there a shortcut to using the dial to change ISO setting?like canon cams where there is a dedicated ISO button, just press and turn the dial.

There's a battery settings on Menu -> Tools (spanner icon) -> 3 -> Select Battery
Perhaps yours is not at Alkaline or Auto-Detect

I'm also very new with K-X(bought 4dys ago),don't think there's a dial control for ISO settings. I feel that the button on the right of OK button is good enough to select the ISO.

 

[woefulwabbit]

Hi all i just got the k-x yesterday.
At first i tried using some new energizer and duracell batteries the camera could not power on, it only did so after using the given lithium batteries.
I thought the k-x could accept alkaline batteries as well?

Also,is there a shortcut to using the dial to change ISO setting?like canon cams where there is a dedicated ISO button, just press and turn the dial.

You might want to update your firmware to version 1.01 first, it handles battery detection much better. Check your settings make sure battery type is set to Alkaline or Auto-detect. Wait maybe one minute before inserting new batteries.

AFAIK there's no dedicated ISO button on the K-x, which was quite an annoyance since I've been used to using the Ok button as the ISO button on my K10D (doesn't work with the K-x). However I've found that I can simply use Sv mode (sensitivity priority) anyway since most of the time I don't need P-shift, so these days when the available light drops I use Sv mode instead of P mode, and can immediately just set ISO with the dial.

 

[watchthewaves]

Hi all i just got the k-x yesterday.
Also,is there a shortcut to using the dial to change ISO setting?like canon cams where there is a dedicated ISO button, just press and turn the dial.

Yes, the cam can function exactly as you want it to. If your ISO is set to the fixed setting (and not auto), if you press the ISO button, you can use either the left/right arrow buttons or the dial to change your ISO setting.

 

[Fireemblem]

hmm does the kx single kit lens comes with a hood?

 

[banana0ne]

hmm does the kx single kit lens comes with a hood?

Nope It doesn't have, does somebody here know where to buy a third party lens hood??? I'm somekinda looking for one.

 

[kof88]

I think the quick way to change ISO is pressing right arrow and turn the dial. Thats what I do, but the direction it changes kinda opposite than what I want it to be,