The simplest and easist way to "evangelize", if one wants to do it, is to frequent the other places that Pentax people hang out, make a sig line that points to the PDML, and post often enough in those places that people see the your sig and check the PDML out. The "danger" of doing that is possibly discovering that you prefer posting there to posting to the PDML.
The fixation with "pro" and beating Nikon or Canon in marketshare is somewhat amusing. It is pretty clear that Ricoh is taking Pentax in the right direction (in nearly every metric you can think of). Their latest offering, the K-3 is the embodiment of innovative, with substantive improvements in nearly every subsystem of the camera. The vertical sensor is also a little meaningless (and hardly qualifies as "innovation", in my book). I like vertical shots and probably take more than the average person, but there is no question that we live in a horizontal/landscape world, especially when it comes to image presentation on the web. Your monitor is horizontal. The layout of most online photogalleries will thus show a horizontally composed image at a larger size than a vertically composed one, which must be scaled down to fit within the vertical dimension of your monitor. We saw this same problem with the PDML annual (at least a couple of years ago, the last time I looked) when a horizontal page layout was used, making the vertical compositions look far less impressive than the horizontally composed ones. > All I want is a system which does the optics correctly. Well then you might want to start here: http://lenses.zeiss.com/camera-lenses/en_de/camera_lenses/otus/otus1455.html $4K for the lens, available in Nikon or Canon mounts only. Optical design and camera design is a series of trade-offs. It is silly to compare large format to medium format to DSLR to Point 'n Shoot. It is all about the image circle and it is clearly going to take wider diameter lens elements and more expensive glass types to "do the optics correctly" as you scale up image size. A medium format sensor needs lenses that can produce a larger image circle (with quality). The idea of putting one in a "point 'n shoot" seems to indicate a lack of appreciation for that fact and also doesn't really mesh with the statement "All I want is a system which does optics correctly". To do the optics correctly with a medium format sensor, one would need the corresponding 645 lenses on the front of that "folder" or "point 'n shoot". On Thu, Dec 12, 2013 at 9:41 AM, Bob Sullivan <rf.sulli...@gmail.com> wrote: > Collin, > I'm not wishing too hard for a full frame body or a 645 with a big sensor. > I think we have all enjoyed Jostein's marvelous photos, many with the > big camera. > But I also appreciate the care and effort he puts into getting those shots. > He doesn't take great pictures BECAUSE he has the big camera, but in > spite of it. > He takes the extra care needed to make the larger format work. > I'm not sure I'm a good enough photographer for that yet. > Regards, Bob S. > > On Thu, Dec 12, 2013 at 8:15 AM, CollinB <coll...@brendemuehl.net> wrote: >> Not long ago there was a thread about how so many of us have the lenses we >> need >> so the buying and selling on Friday seems less productive than in years >> past. >> Makes me think that we need to look for some new blood in the group. >> Shall we declare 1 month per year an "evangelism" month where we seek out >> new participants to enjoy the group's benefits? >> A community must, it seems grow or die. Stagnation is no real option. >> >> I am hoping Ricoh does some *innovative* things with Pentax. >> The K3 looks like a good start. Though given how long R&D takes it was >> probably present but needed funding for a good launch. >> Now Pentax needs (as I see it) >> #1 A pro support program >> #2 Expand the lens lineup >> #3 Fix the AF speed/accuracy issues >> #4 A new an innovative product for the pro >> In the past I wondered about turning the sensor vertical, like the >> Fuji GA/GS645. >> #5 Take the 645 sensor and put it into a folder body like the GS645, or a >> p&s body like the GA645. >> Make 40 mp quick and easy. >> It may be an older sensor by today's standards, but the format and >> potential price point could be awesome. >> >> Of course Ricoh/Pentax may never be "pro" with the small sensor. >> Imnsho, any attempt to win second place will guarantee 3rd place at best. >> Their sights are set too low. If you're going to play with the big boys >> you've got to play their game. >> >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >> follow the directions. > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- I don't have a problem with idiots. I have a problem with the fact that they have an internet connection. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
