Sigma 2.8 Zoom lens comments
Hello, I'm looking to buy a faster zoom to mainly be used on the *istD. I have the DA 16-45 4.0 already. At times this zoom is too slow. It cannot focus on dark objects outside in low light situations (cloudy) at times. Most of the time it's no big deal to manually focus, however, their are times when I do not have the time to manually focus in order to get the shot. I have been looking at a couple of Sigma zooms. The 18-50 2.8 EX DC (digital only), and the 17-35 2.8-4.0 EX DG. The latter is slower, however, will work good with either a digital or my analog Pentax bodies. I was hoping some people would have experience with these zooms and offer up comments. Thanks, Chad
Re: Sigma 2.8 Zoom lens comments
I was afraid of that. Thanks for the info. Chad On Sun, 09 Jan 2005 16:34:49 -0700, Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Poor autofocus performance in low light is a characteristic of the *ist D. A faster lens will not help. In low light with my FA 50 f1.7 on the D, autofocus is slow to impossible. Joe
Re: Sigma 2.8 Zoom lens comments
The comments so far do not surprise me much. It was just an idea I had :) I'm hoping someone that has used one of these zooms will chime in in the next few days. My money might be better spent picking up some fast primes, AF or M. Chad
Re: *istD CCD cleaning
Thanks for the reply William. I figured no one can say with confidence which way is best to get rid of stubborn dirt. These digital cameras are a real pain when it comes to cleaning. They are a lot more sensitive to dirt/dust. Chad William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Geheim Subject: Re: *istD CCD cleaning I have noticed spots on pics I have taken with the *D. I need to clean the CCD, but have hesitated for fear of screwing it up. I have been using Leland's compressed CO2, 99.7% pure so they claim, blowers for cleaning my lenses without problem. I was wondering what members thought of the product for cleaning the CCD if a simple bulb blower does not to the trick? I think that would be fine. Having said that, use it at your own risk. William Robb
Re: *istD CCD cleaning
I think I will be ok using the CO2. It has not failed me yet when cleaning my lenses and film bodies. DSLR cameras need to be cleaned more often. IMO, that makes them more sensitive to dust. :) Chad Rob Studdert wrote: On 25 Jun 2004 at 23:16, Geheim wrote: Thanks for the reply William. I figured no one can say with confidence which way is best to get rid of stubborn dirt. These digital cameras are a real pain when it comes to cleaning. They are a lot more sensitive to dirt/dust. They are no more sensitive to dust than film cameras were, they are however more susceptible as the capture medium isn't renewed frame to frame. I have had absolutely no problems getting my DSLR sensor absolutely clean using clean compressed gasses. Fortunately I've not had problem debris that couldn't be blown away but neither do I expect to encounter such problems in the future. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998
Photoshop RAW image import problem
Hello, I have experimenting with using RAW format with my *IST D. I have run into a problem. When I import the image from the CF card into Photoshop CS using the Pentax Plug-in I get a very distorted image. Using the plug-in I can view the image just fine. When I hit the import button, or select import from the drop down menu, to bring it into PS it distorts the image. Here is a sample: http://www.weatherfootprint.com/Rawimport.jpg I know I do not take the best pics in the world, but they are better than this. :) What am I doing wrong? Thanks, Chad
Re: Photoshop RAW image import problem
Doh! I knew I missed something. I was keeping up with the thread regarding this matter awhile back. At the time I was not using PS. Now I am. I'm doing the update. Thanks Herb. :) Bill, for what it is worth the box I'm running PS has Mac OSX, 10.2.8. Chad On 4/4/04 2:09 PM, Herb Chong [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: you don't use the import plugin in CS. you have two incompatible plugins loaded. you need to remove the Pentax plugin as it isn't designed to work with CS and install the Photoshop CS update. Herb - Original Message - From: Geheim [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2004 2:42 PM Subject: Photoshop RAW image import problem Hello, I have experimenting with using RAW format with my *IST D. I have run into a problem. When I import the image from the CF card into Photoshop CS using the Pentax Plug-in I get a very distorted image. Using the plug-in I can view the image just fine. When I hit the import button, or select import from the drop down menu, to bring it into PS it distorts the image.
Re: MUVO Experiences? (WAS: RE: OT: Photoshop question)
On 4/2/04 10:33 AM, Rob Brigham [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello, If you don't mind mailing me a copy? Thanks, Chad Btw - the 1.10.01 firmware is no longer available on their website. If you cant get it working I can mail you a copy. Rob -Original Message- From: Rob Brigham [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 02 April 2004 17:28 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: MUVO Experiences? (WAS: RE: OT: Photoshop question) See http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1023message=8221022
Re: *istD current best price $1349 US?
Hello, I have been watching the price for awhile now. I know how to get the correct price, and I have never seen it at $1229.95. Just to make sure I added it my cart again tonight and it has the price at $1349.99. Same price as I have seen for a couple of weeks now. I even requested a quote. I received the same amount as above for the quote. Chad On 2/6/04 12:28 AM, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello Geheim, If you navigate to where you can buy it, right by the price it says, add to cart for current price. Add it to your cart and you will get a price of $1229.95.
Lens comments website
Hello all, I've been away from this list for a extended period of time. I have just recently started to read it again. I have a question. Does a website exist that lists comments from PDML members on different Pentax mount lenses. I recall of one such site a long time ago, but have lost track. I don't want to start threads on different lenses that have already been discussed. Thanks, Chad Richardson
