Newbie Pentaxian =D
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Hi Joyce, nice to see u 
I got a black though, wanted to get a white at first....but afraid of the dirt... :embrass:
So im trapped here still figuring whether to get the Sanyo eneloop charger or the
MAHA charger as im quite budget constraint, dun wan to spend too much again ;p
I got a black though, wanted to get a white at first....but afraid of the dirt... :embrass:
So im trapped here still figuring whether to get the Sanyo eneloop charger or the
MAHA charger as im quite budget constraint, dun wan to spend too much again ;p
felixcat8888
Senior Member
Welcome to the family.
YES the Maha chargers can charge any NiMH battery including the Eneloops . . .
Maha charger comes with either the PowerEx 2700 mAh or PowerEx Imedions as a set . . .
Hi felix, thanks for explaining....
Have bought the New enhanced Pink Eneloops 8AA + 6hr Charger from Tecpoint at $70.
Is it a good deal
Have bought the New enhanced Pink Eneloops 8AA + 6hr Charger from Tecpoint at $70.
Is it a good deal
night86mare
Deregistered
Hi felix, thanks for explaining....
Have bought the New enhanced Pink Eneloops 8AA + 6hr Charger from Tecpoint at $70.
Is it a good deal
tecpoint is selling those eneloops for $43, i read on another thread, so they sold you the 6 hour charger for $27. i don't know about the price for that.
i suppose it's an ok price, though i would really have preferred getting something better from eastgear. for example:
http://www.eastgear.com/maha-mh-c401fs-charger-with-4-aa-imedion.html
which can switch between fast charging and slow charging.
there are also more advanced/alternative models that allow you to fully discharge the battery and rejuvenate it, etc..
but that said, if you do always remember to charge, then it should be fine.
felixcat8888
Senior Member
I am using hte same charger that night86mare uses plus I have the F201 a 1 hour charger too
For me, the real simple solution was to go down OP and get the Maha charger (2hr one) which came with 4 Imedions. Price was reasonable and OP is a nice enough shop to deal with.
I am more cheapo on the batteries. GP Recyklo are on offer every now and then (think its ~$14 for 4pcs). Quite comparable to the Eneloops in terms of voltage drop over load based on candlepower forums. I've never had much issues with them on my K100d and flash.
I am more cheapo on the batteries. GP Recyklo are on offer every now and then (think its ~$14 for 4pcs). Quite comparable to the Eneloops in terms of voltage drop over load based on candlepower forums. I've never had much issues with them on my K100d and flash.
tecpoint is selling those eneloops for $43, i read on another thread, so they sold you the 6 hour charger for $27. i don't know about the price for that.
i suppose it's an ok price, though i would really have preferred getting something better from eastgear. for example:
http://www.eastgear.com/maha-mh-c401fs-charger-with-4-aa-imedion.html
which can switch between fast charging and slow charging.
there are also more advanced/alternative models that allow you to fully discharge the battery and rejuvenate it, etc..
but that said, if you do always remember to charge, then it should be fine.
Hi Nightmare, yup they sold me $27 for the charger + $43 for 8AAs
Is the 6hr charger good?
Will prefer a slow charging instead of quick charger since i have spare bats.... so
i can charge slowly ;p
One question, anyone knows how to adjust the aperture from TV / SV mode?
Still very new to my KX, roughly know how to adjust ISO only.
And also how to adjust shutter speed when using AV / SV mode?
Thanks muchly :lovegrin:
Hi Nightmare, yup they sold me $27 for the charger + $43 for 8AAs
Is the 6hr charger good?
Will prefer a slow charging instead of quick charger since i have spare bats.... so
i can charge slowly ;p
One question, anyone knows how to adjust the aperture from TV / SV mode?
Still very new to my KX, roughly know how to adjust ISO only.
And also how to adjust shutter speed when using AV / SV mode?
Thanks muchly :lovegrin:
When you are at TV/SV mode, you cant adjust aperture. At these mode, you can adjust shutter speed for Tv and Sv, you can only control ISO only. Same goes for Av where you can only control aperture. Use M to control all. Not sure does k-x have TAv which allow you to control shutter and aperture
Hi Nightmare, yup they sold me $27 for the charger + $43 for 8AAs
Is the 6hr charger good?
Will prefer a slow charging instead of quick charger since i have spare bats.... so
i can charge slowly ;p
One question, anyone knows how to adjust the aperture from TV / SV mode?
Still very new to my KX, roughly know how to adjust ISO only.
And also how to adjust shutter speed when using AV / SV mode?
Thanks muchly :lovegrin:
Tv, Sv and Av are "semi-auto" mode.
When you use one of these "semi-auto" mode, it will only allow you control one settings (eg Shutter) and the camera will determine the best settings for the other (eg ISO and aperture)
Sv can only control ISO
Tv can only control the shutter speed
Av only aperture control
Only in full M (manual mode) you can control all three settings manually.
night86mare
Deregistered
Hi Nightmare, yup they sold me $27 for the charger + $43 for 8AAs
Is the 6hr charger good?
Will prefer a slow charging instead of quick charger since i have spare bats.... so
i can charge slowly ;p
One question, anyone knows how to adjust the aperture from TV / SV mode?
Still very new to my KX, roughly know how to adjust ISO only.
And also how to adjust shutter speed when using AV / SV mode?
Thanks muchly :lovegrin:
6 hours is ok, slow though.. sometimes i want the batteries charged fast.
you can't adjust aperture from TV mode, TV mode is shutter priority, so what it does is you SET the shutter speed, and then the camera decides (based on proper exposure and metering) what other value to fill in - if you have selected auto iso it will pick ISO and aperture.
similarly, for shutter speed in AV mode, that's aperture priority, so you SET the aperture, and the camera decides everything else that you have not specified. and that includes shutter speed.
hope this helps.
Wow guys, thanks so much for the kind explainations :lovegrin:
Is it advisable for me a noobie to use Manual Mode?
Where can i get a normal cheap filter for my lens?
Manly is selling at $10 for a normal one which the uncle recommend me
but i didnt get it cos unsure is it alright.....
;p
Just a decent Hoya or Kenko can already.Try SLRR or mass sales
Yup Hoya or Kenko is good enough. But do take note, those cheap filter when taking at night, it's best to remove them, if not you will get flaring (or there is direct light towards to your lens with filter on).Not too sure those expensive one would have flaring as i don't own one, too expensive for me to pay for it. ;p
Actually if you are using the Kit lens, getting a Hood first much better?
Is it advisable for me a noobie to use Manual Mode?
I also also a noobie, but learning with manual mode, there's always a Green button to help you out, Try it then take the pictures, if you feel, its too bright or dark, you can adjust the setting yourself loh. Digital format, you can always delete it.
If not, Tv, Av, Sv are also good to use. Adjust one setting, let the camera decide for you loh. There is no one best way of using but many way of using. Most important, Which one you feel comfortable with, you go with it.
However, you can always use the picture and scene modes on the k-x dials, it is useful when you are lazy to set up or in a rush. Just my opinion....
detritus
Senior Member
don't get that $10 one :nono:
i have it and tried it. its not ideal. putting a cheap piece of glass in front of a well-crafted lens makes no sense :sweat:
spend a bit more to get the kenko, hoya or marumi one... they are affordable and decent.
felixcat8888
Senior Member
Hi Nightmare, yup they sold me $27 for the charger + $43 for 8AAs
Is the 6hr charger good?
Will prefer a slow charging instead of quick charger since i have spare bats.... so
i can charge slowly ;p
One question, anyone knows how to adjust the aperture from TV / SV mode?
Still very new to my KX, roughly know how to adjust ISO only.
And also how to adjust shutter speed when using AV / SV mode?
Thanks muchly :lovegrin:
I presume you are using the K-x.
For AV mode, the dial controls the shutter speed while the +/- button controls the Aperture (Press the button snd turn the dial to change the aperture)
I do not use the other modes besides AV and M so I cannot tell you how Tv/Sv works
Hi Bro Elstonng, sorry hijack ur thread to..........
declare myself as a newbie pentaxian as well.
Just brought my 1st camera. YES, FIRST camera(be it compact or SLR) for me.
it's a black KX. Brought from Manly.
As i am a very newbie, I only got myself the single lens one 18-55
Now trying my best to learn all the term.
my wife say i study the menu harder then studying for my Exam. haha
what drove me to buy the KX?
I have been a silent reader in this forum for the past 1 month deciding which model to buy. the warm and friendliness of pentaxian here plus the good review make me decide to purchase the KX.
So hopefully senior and expert here can guide newbie like me along the way.
I was trying to take my newborn earlier and cant even took afew clear shots.
guess i got alot alot to learn!!
declare myself as a newbie pentaxian as well.
Just brought my 1st camera. YES, FIRST camera(be it compact or SLR) for me.
it's a black KX. Brought from Manly.
As i am a very newbie, I only got myself the single lens one 18-55
Now trying my best to learn all the term.
my wife say i study the menu harder then studying for my Exam. haha
what drove me to buy the KX?
I have been a silent reader in this forum for the past 1 month deciding which model to buy. the warm and friendliness of pentaxian here plus the good review make me decide to purchase the KX.
So hopefully senior and expert here can guide newbie like me along the way.
I was trying to take my newborn earlier and cant even took afew clear shots.
guess i got alot alot to learn!!
felixcat8888
Senior Member
Hi Bro Elstonng, sorry hijack ur thread to..........
declare myself as a newbie pentaxian as well.
Just brought my 1st camera. YES, FIRST camera(be it compact or SLR) for me.
it's a black KX. Brought from Manly.
As i am a very newbie, I only got myself the single lens one 18-55
Now trying my best to learn all the term.
my wife say i study the menu harder then studying for my Exam. haha
what drove me to buy the KX?
I have been a silent reader in this forum for the past 1 month deciding which model to buy. the warm and friendliness of pentaxian here plus the good review make me decide to purchase the KX.
So hopefully senior and expert here can guide newbie like me along the way.
I was trying to take my newborn earlier and cant even took afew clear shots.
guess i got alot alot to learn!!
Welcome to the Pengtax family.
K-x is a DSLR. Kx is a film SLR.
Which did you buy?
Did you set the setting to the centre?
Have you read the manual on what to set before taking the camera up to shoot?
Join the outing on the 19th and learn more. :devil:
banana0ne
New Member
ohh, i brought K-x DSLR.
yap, I'm still reading the manual halfway through.
I currently using auto mode and auto focus.
but take my baby still abit blur sometime.
yap, guess will need to join some meeting to learn more.
will continue to read the manual later.
long way to go.
Welcome!
join the outings and you will find yourself in a pool of friendly pentaxians,
Hope I could have time to show up this time...
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