Re: New Sony
On 3/09/07 1:16 PM, "Godfrey DiGiorgi", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > That's all nothing more than a big load of condescending bullshit. > You're being pissy and picking a fight because you think I meant to > offend your delicate sensibilities. I didn't, get over it. My comment > was not directed at you specifically, and it wasn't even a response > to your post. If you choose to go whispering amongst your 'good > friends' about me, or anyone else, all you're doing is acting like a > pouty teenager who's been told that they're stupid. You seem to be overly concerned about how you look or regarded, eh? Why is that? Wasn't it always like this in your life? And watch your language. You tend to go wild as soon as you think someone hurt your pride or something, and you easily go way over the line offending everybody. There has been a tacit set of etiquette in this list for a long time, way before you joined. Don't be a person to make this list any other lists you may have been participating. I live in North America long enough and may be Americanized (Canadianized) so that I could be just as blunt as you are. But yours is not the bluntness but the rudeness coming from the lack of education, Academic education is not all the education. Behave yourself and don't blow things out of proportion. Usually, except very few occasions, any flame wars have been were well contained and usually self-contained, but that's because people in this list know the minimum etiquette and the social commonsense. You are often involved in the centre of wars with very offensive and obscene words. Who told you that you can do it here? Anyway, you are what I thought you were, exposing yourself to the world. I can get any useful info from anywhere else. Tell you what. I'll disappear for your sake and to make you happier. As I said, I do not pick a fight with anybody and do not wish to leave a bad air with anybody in this list. Life is short and nothing is worth the aggravation. You have tendency to blow up, use foul language, say selfish things and end up squeezing people out. Stop it. As I said, this list is for everybody, but not for your exclusive use and you cannot just say the things only because you want to. I have been observing your pattern of pompousness and rude attitude, so I just gave you a tickle. Maybe I was right on which should have enraged you. In any case, have fun. Bye, Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: New Sony
On 3/09/07 1:16 PM, "Godfrey DiGiorgi", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Photography is important to me, it's not just a passing fancy that I > dally in to pass the time. It sounds like it is just that to you. > I'll say what I think about something that's important to me. > Otherwise, what waste my time on a discussion forum? That's exactly my point. You don't own the list. This list is for everyone with different level of interest and skill levels. Should I explain more? > > And BTW: If I discover that you're speaking of me behind my back in a > manner that suggests libel or slander, I'll have my attorney contact > you to resolve that. Just goes to show your mentality. Too timid and sensitive. Do you really think anybody would be intimidated by this sort of childish cry? You are only lowering yourself. How much computer/gear head you have has less importance than the decency as a man. Get over this and concentrate on your post processing all day :-). The virtue of this list has been the maturity and the decency of the people who participate. Please fit in. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax and Foveon?
On 3/09/07 12:21 PM, "David Savage", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm so excited by the idea I think I just wet myself. Wanna NASA's issue diaper? Another rumour says that it was Canon who's been quietly working with Foveon (I am not totally convinced by this as Canon do not seem to have much incentive in doing so. But you never know in this chaotic sector of biz). Not intended to be a killjoy. But it would indeed be nice if Pentax get the best and the most competitive sensors in the market, as everything else they are doing so far is excellent. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Do you suffer from TLS?
On 3/09/07 7:16 AM, "Bob Shell", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Do you suffer from TLS? (Tiny Lens Syndrome) > > If so, Sigma has the cure: > > http://www.dpreview.com/news/0703/07030805sigma200500mm.asp Batteries not included but the camera is. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: New Sony
On 3/08/07 10:13 PM, "Godfrey DiGiorgi", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I don't give a damn what Sony's new pro DSLR looks like. It looks > like a camera to me. A Pentax 645 looks like an ungainly box with a > pipe on the front and a handle. A Hasselblad is another fugly box > with a pipe stuck on it. The fact that those two are superb cameras > is what's important. These are my opinions. I don't know what Sony's > new box is yet. I see no reason to disparage it by calling it ugly. I knew this irritated you :-). But strange! > What's in it? how does it perform? how much will it cost? what is the > quality of the lenses available for it? ... These are questions I'm > interested in the answers to. As I said, you are not the only person who wants to know these. Today was just the first day of PMA. There are already many info coming out under the table at least in Japan, and soon they will be here. But as somebody else said, I would not put too much speculations on non-Pentax subjects littering this list. The only reason why I raised the Sony matter was that there has been a persistent rumour about their flagship being a FF sensor with 20MP etc, which I thought might have some bearing on those who are wishing Pentax FF. But loom at your questions. We were just joking around the loom of their mockup as everybody else in the world was doing. Some of their posts were downright funny. But that does not mean that people have interest only on the ugliness and not other more important questions. As I said, I will buy an ugly camera in a heartbeat if it gives me what I want. But don't even think that people who were joking around one subject do not have questions/interests in other point. That was my point. And I felt there has been a pattern of some pompousness when you start trying to disparage somebody else's discussions. As I pointed out much earlier, your mentality in the same tone is when you suddenly crop up, blaming somebody else's thread being a waste of time and you should ignore it. As I said at that time, in defense of somebody else, I thought it was rude/intrusive and told you that if you think certain thread is stupid and waste of time and wish to ignore it, do so quietly without telling the world that you should ignore it. > If you want to discuss beautiful toys, by all means, but don't make > insinuations about my opinions. I didn't opine that you were an idiot > for considering it ugly. I don't care about the beautiful toys although I appreciate beautiful craftsmanship. This comment alone has another underlying tone. And why do you think I made insinuations about your opinion. It was not at all about your opinion, but your attitude, and I tried to be subtle about it but you made this into your opinion vs my opinion. I "never" insinuate others' opinion. Did you ever see me doing so? I was only trying to subtly communicate with you on "underlying' tone of your post and your habit. And when I said something not so nice about someone, I always try to balance it by saying something nice such as you have been helpful in many areas, in a hope you will understand there was nothing personal. This is enough. I am tired of this. I know I should not have raised this and wanted and hoping that this won't come to this, but since you challenged it Like I said, take it easy. To me, this is just another hobby list, and it is in fact stupid to get emotional and personal. This is not a life or death matter and I have no desire to continue any more. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Sigma DP1
On 3/09/07 12:00 AM, "Boris Liberman", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > However at minimal ISO the noise is about as good as regular APS > cameras, right? Then, for this case only, the f/2 zoom would be > beneficial, isn't it? This is often compared with very popular Ricoh GRD which has fast lens (2.4?) but it has much smaller sensor. GRD、1/1.8 F2.4、FL 5.9mm（28mm in 35mm）dia.＝5.9÷2.4=2.46mm DP1、APS F4、FL16.6mm（28mm in 35mm）dia.＝16.6÷4=4.15mm Doesn't this mean DP1 is approx 2.8 faster than GRD? I don't know, but just asking. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: New Sony
On 3/08/07 10:13 PM, "Godfrey DiGiorgi", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Then what *IS* the point, Ken? You want me to relax and yet you > continue to insinuate that there is something wrong with my voicing > my opinion. If you're accusing me of something, it would be nice to > know right up front what it is. Otherwise, cut out the BS. Godfrey, I try not to dig in too deep into this, for your own sake, but since you asked. Perhaps, I should send this off list but since you challenged in public. BTW, I am in no mood to pick a fight with anybody. I and some others have been feeling that there has been an underlying tone in some of your posts. I do not go deep into this simple yet stupid matter. But you tend to try to shut down perfectly legitimate discussion, by suddenly cropping up, and saying things as if the discussion is stupid and the camera is just a tool etc etc. Fine, you are right. But there is always touch of air of arrogance and pompousness in them. Am I the only one who feels so? Apparently not. I don;t care whether certain things look ugly or not, and anyone can participate in the discussion. And actually, this Sony teasing is just that, teasing and nothing to get serious about it. Everybody is doing it, in many other forums here or in Japan. But that's not the point at all. Who cares! If you want to know more, I can say more but I do not want, as I do not want to get personal with anybody. Why do I have to drain my emotion in a mere internet forum about cameras? I have so many better things to do. Plus, in this list, there are many hobbyists and for them, photography is just one way of relaxing, not something to get emotional about it. Just be humble and be happy. Challenging this to the end won't make anybody happier. If you wish to battle it out, which I think you are smart enough not to, please bring it off list so that we do not make other people annoyed. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: New Sony
On 3/08/07 7:31 PM, "Godfrey DiGiorgi", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You mean I cannot voice my opinion that I don't give a rat's ding- > dong what it looks like? And you can voice your opinion that it is ugly? I do not think this is the point. And I was just joking on Sony's mockup. It is not what you or we said but . I know why I said what I said. But there is no pint going beyond here. You have been helpful in many areas. As I said, take it easy. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: New Sony
On 3/08/07 6:43 PM, "K.Takeshita", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You are not the only one who thinks so, of course. Why do you think others > won't think that way? What's wrong in chatting about the shape or anything > else. BTW, the "ugliest" camera I encountered so far (at the time) was PZ-1p but it gave me what I wanted and I loved it. Even though we joke around what looks to be an old style pentaprism in steroid of Sony's mockup, I am sure anyone in this list would pick it up if it offers what he wants. So, please.. :-). Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: New Sony
On 3/08/07 6:18 PM, "Godfrey DiGiorgi", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Does it work well? how much will it sell for? what sensor is in it? > are what are important to me. Those too are being discussed everywhere now. I have my own speculations, and it will start soon :-). But when it starts, please do not try to turn it off only because they are speculations. I surf certain limited number of camera site in Japan and when I encounter something which might be of interest to PDMLers, I try to share them. Speculation game around PMA/Photokina has been a long standing PDML ritual. But we do talk about the photography itself once in a while, don't we? :-). Spring is coming here and I am looking forward to going out to the nature I love. I have many more hobbies and interests but I do not earn money by selling my photos, like many other people here. I enjoy other people's tongue-in-cheek comments. They make me smile and laugh. I am an easygoing guy and not uptight ;-). Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: New Sony
On 3/08/07 6:18 PM, "Godfrey DiGiorgi", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What da heck do I care what it looks like? I want to know what it > sees ... > Does it work well? how much will it sell for? what sensor is in it? > are what are important to me. Godfrey, here you go again. You are not the only one who thinks so, of course. Why do you think others won't think that way? What's wrong in chatting about the shape or anything else. Sony have not released any meaningful info yet. We are just enjoying the speculation game. Take it easy :-). Anyone has the right to discuss about any aspects of camera and photography. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: New Sony
On 3/08/07 5:16 PM, "Thibouille", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Very ugly. Something like a Lada car. What are they thinking! It looks more like my old ME's (1970's) pentaprism area. If this is Sony's idea of what their DSLR flagship should look like, well, what can I say. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: New Sony
On 3/08/07 5:00 PM, "Adam Maas", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Gawd is that prism ugly though, looks like it belongs on a Praktica. Well, that's one of the reasons why I think it's just a mockup. It's Sony's idea of flagship pentaprism :-). Sony CFO recently stated that they have a couple of new models "planned", but not sure if they would release it until they see how the market goes. So, they might be exploring the market by showing these. But then, you never know, they might surprise us. Either way, Sony DSLR? Not for me. Now my first photo trip out in the nature this weekend in a long time. More exciting :-). Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Sigma 200-500 2.8 EX DG
On 3/08/07 4:45 PM, "Ryan Lee", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I don't think the new Sigmonster will look *that* strange mounted on a > soccer mum's supermarket 4WD. She needs it to chase her husband's... :-). Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: New Sony
On 3/08/07 4:27 PM, "P. J. Alling", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I could mean anything, more empty space, more electronics, larger sensor > therefore larger prism to cover it. Who knows. True, and I have no interest in Sony DSLR anyway. But as a speculation game :-), they might come up with a larger sensor DSLR, like 1.1 crop factor in a desperate effort to regain the market share eroded by the sagging sales of alpha 100. However, these pics which they call a flagship look awfully like a mockup. Pentax used to use this tactic :-). But if they actually adopted an FF or closer size sensor (they are rumoured to have it ready), then there might be FF stampede. Who knows, as you say... Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Digital Camera User Demography (Japan)
On 3/08/07 4:23 PM, "Markus Maurer", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If you take into account that Pentax simple could not deliver the K10D here > in Switzerland until this week but only the smaller DSLR I wonder how the > statistics would be if there was no shortage. They must have lost a lot of > sales here in the last weeks, "normal consumers" don't want to wait that > long Hello Markus, Yes, true. Sadly... And my condolence to you :-) Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
New Sony
So, what do you think? Does this look real, or something to keep the current market? :-) http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/digital-cameras/pma-07-breaking-sony-alpha-flagsh ip-first-pics-242663.php http://tinyurl.com/yoag7u And http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/digital-cameras/breaking-pma-07-live-blog-sony-an nounces-expansions-to-alpha-dslr-line-242638.php http://tinyurl.com/2f69wo Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Locked SD Card Problem
On 3/07/07 6:48 PM, "Tomasz Machnik", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > There is no switch inside the card. The tab, when in unlocked position, > activates a switch in the socket, allowing the card to be writable. > No tab = card read only. Thought so, as it was such a cheap plastic slide button. Sort of like breakable tab on audio tape. Then there would be all sorts of emergency measures. But do not wish to lose it inside of camera :-). Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Sigma DP1
On 3/08/07 10:35 AM, "Jaume Lahuerta", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Actually I think that the 28mm are alredy 'equivalent'. > The lens is a 16.6mm F4. It has a sensor 12 times the size of 1/2.5 and 8 times the 1/1.8. So, can't simply dismiss it. Remember, this is for the portability with excellent image quality. My hope is that this would provoke 4/3 camp to counter this :-). Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Digital Camera User Demography (Japan)
Just some interesting observations. Industrial Information Research Institute of Japan have published annual survey of the digital camera usage. Link is below; http://www.industrial-info.biz/press/press20070307.pdf Sorry, it's in unknown alien language but all you have to read are those charts. There are 5 major questionnaires and the question numbers corresponds to the chart numbers. I will give you the translation of legends. Question 1: Do you think that the image quality from digital cameras are better than those from film cameras? See Chart 1 (I am sure you can figure out which is the chart 1). X axis from top Total (in bracket is a number of respondents) Male Female Y axis from left Digital is better Film is better Same Don't know Question 2; What do you think of functions and performance of cameras of cell phones (in comparison with P&S Digitals)? See Chart 2 X axis Total Male Female Y axis About the same as P&S and adequate for normal size print Worse than P&S but adequate for normal size print Not adequate for print Don't know Please note that cell phones in Japan are generally far superior than those in N.America and many of them have over 3 megapixels. With many using cell phones for snap photos, this question is valid but only in Japan (and maybe a few other countries, at least for now). Question 3. What functions do you want to see in digital cameras? Chart 3 X axis Image Stabilization High ISO performance Weather proofing Face recognition Dust Reduction Movie Wireless LAN Others Question 4; Which brand of digital camera do you wish to purchase? Chart 4 X axis Canon Sony Nikon Panasonic Olympus Fuji Casio Pentax Leica Kodak Ricoh Sanyo Others Y axis P&S digital (blue hatched) DSLR (red hatched) Question 5; What do you think would be the appropriate pixel numbers? Chart 5 X axis This time Last time Y axis Below 5mp 6mp 7mp 8mp 9mp 10mp 12mp Over 15mp Don't know There is a sub-question to this, which is; If everything else (design, size, functions, performance and price) is equal, but different pixel count, which brand are you going to buy? Response was "will buy higher pixel cameras regardless of the brand - 49.3%" and "will buy the favourite brand camera regardless mof pixel count - 35.2%" The rest of the charts are true demographic info such as gender, occupations, age, interest/hobby, place of residence and how they come to know the questionnaire. If anyone would be interested in knowing these demog info, please let me know. Have fun. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Sigma DP1
On 3/08/07 9:08 AM, "Boris Liberman", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Drat... "Not FAST enough for *me*" is what I was trying to say... Yes, but for this size, faster than this would probably not fit in. Curious to see the sensor performance at higher ISO. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Sigma 200-500 2.8 EX DG
On 3/08/07 9:11 AM, "John Whittingham", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You could always gut it and use it as the worlds most expensive thermos flask > 8) A guy in Japan posted; With a radar dome attached in front, this is a fat submarine with a crew of two. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PAW - Camouflage (Repost)
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Sigma DP1
Mmmm.. APS-C Foveon sensor More refined styling plus viewfinder. http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/compact/2007/03/08/5749.html Awfully tempting. Let's see what other might come up with. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Sigma 200-500 2.8 EX DG
On 3/08/07 7:23 AM, "Ryan Lee", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The link on that page is javascript, but here's the content link: > http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/english/news/200_500_28.htm Looks ridiculous to me :-) Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax K10D firmware update 1.11 now available
On 3/07/07 9:10 AM, "Doug Franklin", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > It can be in read-only memory, and in that case you can't upgrade it, if > that's all that's available. Yes, of course :-). My stupid. > More often what you'll have is some memory > that's read-only and some that's read-write. The read-write memory > contains the actual operational code for the camera and you can upgrade > it. The read-only part contains the basic bootstrap loader and utility > functions (like update the read-write memory) so they can't get messed > up in an upgrade and you can always change the upgradeable firmware in > the read-write part if something goes wrong. Makes sense, thank you. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax K10D firmware update 1.11 now available
On 3/07/07 12:43 AM, "Doug Franklin", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Why do you say that, Ken. Am I missing something? It seems to me that > I set up two SD cards, one with the old firmware and one with the new. > A simple swap of the cards and the "magic startup" to load new firmware > and I'm set. Does the 1.11 (or whatever) firmware notice that I'm > trying to load an older version and refuse? By the time I saw your post, Europeans responded. Considering very few actual updating item in 1.11 and the timing of it, I thought that one of the purposes of this update was to shut out the DIY AF point adjustment hack. Pentax apparently did not like it (service nightmare? :-). So, for that reason alone, it must be irreversible. I found quite a few people (including even some long time Pentax veterans) have been plagued by what they thought was the soft focus problem. After hacking, they all reported very sharp focus. This being the case, Pentax should allow users to adjust the focus point if Pentax cannot do it precisely at their factory. Maybe hacking would be a bit scary to them but can't this be done by software/menu? Canon did it in their recent 1Ds Mk III. Also, I thought that firmware is something burnt into a ROM of the camera CPU and not supposed to be easily manipulated back and forth, no? Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Nikon D3
On 3/06/07 2:17 PM, "P. J. Alling", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Heck, they're having trouble supplying lenses for Pentax APS bodies, so > what else would be new? > > Thibouille wrote: >> Alright so they can indeed provide lenses to match an hypthetical FF >> body. Pentax obviously wouldn't be able. I believe the only makers whose lenses are all digital compatible now are Pentax and Oly. Pentax will eventually get there whatever the market dictates. Others, C/N/S have still a long way to go. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax K10D firmware update 1.11 now available
On 3/06/07 9:56 AM, "K.Takeshita", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Presumably, if one wished to fiddle with oneself, one could temporarily >> reinstall the older firmware. > > Everybody was hoping so, but no avail :-) BTW, there is a report in Japan that 1.10 (not 1.11) made a rear focus shift. I do not know if this was corrected in 1.11. If anyone wishes to venture a DIY focus adjustment, you have to do it before updating to 1.11. I am not advocating this procedure as it does void the warranty, but it was a fairly easy process if you followed the procedure correctly. It may have to be repeated a few times but it has been reported that it made a world of difference (which is not supposed to be, if Pentax did the initial adjustment correctly, but this seems to be an universal problem among brands). Mine happened to be bang on. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax K10D firmware update 1.11 now available
On 3/06/07 9:18 AM, "mike wilson", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Presumably, if one wished to fiddle with oneself, one could temporarily > reinstall the older firmware. Everybody was hoping so, but no avail :-) Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Olympus back in the game
On 3/05/07 10:44 PM, "John Celio", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What I'd like to know is, what is Olympus using for the sensor-shift > mechanism? > > KonicaMinolta / Sony use mechanical tracks to move the sensor. > Pentax uses magnets. > > What's another way to do it that would not infringe on other companies' > patents? Apparently, Oly love the ultrasonic wave (they call it supersonic wave. Sounds familiar? :-). Their CCD is supported by a special frame which is driven by two small ultrasonic actuators which moves the frame in X/Y directions. I believe it is sorta linear ultrasonic motor. http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/parts/image_for_link/83542-5718-6-1.html http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/parts/image_for_link/83763-5731-28-1.html http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/parts/image_for_link/83764-5731-28-2.html You can see in the 3rd link above two small rectangular driver for both horizontal and vertical directions, designated as SWD. It has a panning mode. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Olympus back in the game
On 3/05/07 6:12 PM, "Cotty", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I simply like a > fold out LCD to allow for candids by looking down into the LCD as > opposed to looking through the viewfinder. You can even do a 90 degree candid :-) Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Olympus back in the game
On 3/05/07 11:33 AM, "Cotty", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> http://tinyurl.com/3awo5u >> >> Just for images :-) > > > Swing-out LCD...cool! Isn't this useful for you guys, PJ/VJ? Raise the camera above your head, compose/AF with live view. I used to have a G3 which had a swivel monitor and I used it a lot. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Olympus back in the game
On 3/05/07 10:37 AM, "P. J. Alling", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Now I see it. The camera looks "big", which is counter intuitive if you > assume that one of the selling points of the 4/3 system is compactness. > Anybody know how many mega pixels they're trying to squeeze onto the sensor? Some additional images. They are clickable. http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/dslr/2007/03/05/5731.html http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/dslr/2007/03/05/5713.html Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Olympus back in the game
On 3/05/07 9:07 AM, "Thibouille", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Olympus did also tease about the E1 replacement which will be coming > later in the year and which will feature Live View aswell + new lenses > etc. Story on Dpreview. http://plusd.itmedia.co.jp/lifestyle/articles/0703/05/news084.html#l_mn_e1_0 2.jpg http://tinyurl.com/3awo5u Just for images :-) Ken BTW, Oly is doing something on viewfinder of E-1. It appears to have another hinge on it. Maybe just a magnifier, or some sort of live view finder (EVF?) as one rumour suggests? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Olympus back in the game
On 3/05/07 8:56 AM, "Adam Maas", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Who still thinks the E4x0 needs a 14mm f2 or 18mm f2 pancake to be right. Right! BTW, a mockup of E-1 successor appears to have a tilt/swivel monitor. They surely have a live view and wonder how they solved the problem of poor viewfinder, which they are now boasting to have solved. Interesting. They certainly have good lenses. http://image.itmedia.co.jp/l/im/lifestyle/articles/0703/05/l_mn_e1_02.jpg Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Sun Pillar Photo On Spaceweather
On 3/04/07 8:01 PM, "Tom C", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I had submitted the Sun Pillar photo to spaceweather.com. It made it on the > front page of their site yesterday. > > http://www.spaceweather.com/index.cgi > > I don't know if the link will bring up the correct day or today, but it's on > the March 3 page. Congratulations! Anytime PDMLers get credits, we are all proud. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Battery K10D
On 3/04/07 1:39 PM, "David J Brooks", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > They seemed to get better range after 4-5 charges. Despite a general belief on Li-ion batteries (no memory effect etc), they reach the max discharge capacity after several complete cycles, just like Ni-MH ones. Don't ask me why, as I do not know, but I do know that this is the case for every Li-Ion batteries I use for various applications. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: On other photographers...
On 3/03/07 1:37 PM, "Godfrey DiGiorgi", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Well, for a 100% coverage prism finder, yes, the prism hump would > increase in size even on an 16x24 format camera. But given the > current K10D finder, with its ~96% coverage and nice brightness, > removing the flash would eliminate nearly all the front overhang and > about 6-7mm off the height of the camera total. I would be delighted > with a high-precision, bright, 100% coverage finder and no popup > flash, myself, as long as the new Pentax compact flash were also > available ... even if it were as bulky on top as the present K10D. ;-) You are right. If they eliminated all pop-ups, we have no choice but to use the externals. I have to be forced to use them :-). But I am not going to stick a big external for walk-about or casual snap shooting. I will still buy a pocketable flash. BTW, if I have to choose between a larger and brighter finder vs a pop-up, I would of course go for a better finder, unless it is already good enough like K10D's. I do hate its big overhang. It's ugly. It is to gain more height for the lamp but there must be a better way for built-in flash, perhaps a different location (other than on top of prism) and use of pantograph etc. Hey, satellites use all sorts of weird collapsible/expandable ideas. Why can camera makers be more innovative. If they could attached a decent GN flash which extends long enough, it would be more useful as a "real" flash. If they could do it, I would tolerate an external (and pocketabe) power for the flash. Then, one less bulky stuff to carry. High ISO capability of DSLR and SR eliminated much of situations where we need a tripod. Hm, in a relentless pursuit of portability :-). Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: On other photographers...
On 3/03/07 12:42 PM, "Godfrey DiGiorgi", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > All that space on the top of the K10D is now consumed by > the flash, the prism optical system is actually much smaller. Actually, I heard it other way around. I think it was Nikon who said that the built-in flash restricts the size of the pentaprism, and if they don't see a need for a pop-up, they rather make a full use of the space for a better finder. However, they are somehow a believer of the pop-up and it is a matter of balance between the pentaprism space and pop-up. I think the pro level camera has much larger prism and adding a built-in anything there is impossible anyway. The usefulness of the built-in flash is a matter of opinion and how people actually use it. If it's only for the beginners, makers, certainly Nikon, would completely eliminate it except for the entry level bodies. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: On other photographers...
On 3/03/07 12:15 PM, "Kenneth Waller", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Just because a DSLR or SLR is being used, it doesn't mean the operator knows > what he/she is doing. This reminds me of an interesting thread/statistics in Japan regarding Canon EOS. At the recent press conference for EOS 1D Mark III, Canon proudly displayed a banner "27 Million EOS Series camera and 30 million EOS lenses to date". At the first glance, an excellent achievement, right? But what does this tell you? This means, in a simple average term, it is a 1.2 lenses per camera. Well, we all know that there are many pros and EOS enthusiasts who own multiple lenses. So, guys in Japan concluded that the rest of the people are those who buy DigiRebel with a kit lens but never bother to buy another lens (or two :-). Hmmm, Pentax were really right that they squeezed as much dollars as possible from those people by keeping offering entry level DSLR before moving to a notch upper level. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: On other photographers...
On 3/03/07 11:31 AM, "Markus Maurer", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If I could wish I want an additional "old style" flash connector like nearly > every film SLR has on digital bodies too. > With that I could use every small and cheap old flash with a cable or grip > in any direction, thats even better than only tilt/swivel. > I would not mind yet setting the camera to manual mode but that may change > as soon as I start enjoying the comfort > of a DSLR andy maybe wireless flash in the future. If I go that length, I would rather use my '"real" flash. If I have a helper, I would certainly use a second flash tripped wirelessly. > All my recent "Zurich carneval" shots are made with a manual Ricoh and a > Metz on a grip in automatic mode at F5.6, camera at F8. > I was easy enough for me yet ;-) > http://www.mypage.bluewin.ch/solicom/Fastnacht2007/index.html Yeah, I saw those. They are fabulous shots, Markus. Well exposed. Drum set shows some harsh shadow but you cannot avoid it with a clip on flash with no diffuser. I rarely use my "real" flash for direct frontal lighting without some kind of diffuser, or bouncing, usually omniBounce (again, easy to carry for a lazy man :-). Flash photography is an interesting subject. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: On other photographers...
On 3/03/07 6:12 AM, "Alastair Robertson", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Yes it terms of tilt swivel, but having to use the camera in manual to > use the AF280T is less than ideal - I've been there. It's okay if you > have time to judge the light, do a bit of trial and error, but for > quick grabs as Ken describes it's a bit of a fuss. Exactly. Nick Wright pointed to recent Nikon small flash SB-400 which is very small and tilts (no swivel, but that's OK. If it does not tilt, there is no reason to use it in lieu of the pop-up. When I say small, I mean "pocketable"). And it uses only two AA's which means "light". I wish Pentax would offer a similar flash for carry around, and grab shots. But as I said, the fact that Nikon offered this indicates that there are enough people in this world who want this type of clip on slash, although I am sure it is meant for an entry level. But this flash alone does not convince me to switch to Nikon :-). Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: On other photographers...
On 3/02/07 5:01 PM, "Nick Wright", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I don't think the 280T would rate as "small." If I remember right it > wasn't much smaller than the 500FTZ, talking total size. That big? Then it's out! > Nikon just put out a tiny flash for their system that has a tilting > head. Kinda neat idea. I am sure there must be enough market for that. Thanks, Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: beauty shot: Pentax K10D
On 3/02/07 4:25 PM, "Godfrey DiGiorgi", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Had a lot of product shots to do yesterday so while I was at it I > nabbed this one of the Pentax K10D and lenses ... > > http://homepage.mac.com/godders/Pentax-K10D-kit.jpg Thanks for sharing. Just goes to show how delightedly compact Pentax lenses are. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Favorite Carry-around Digital camera?
On 3/02/07 3:21 PM, "Godfrey DiGiorgi", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The question for that is how you would couple the Limited SLR lenses > to the rangefinder. I don't think we want to get into the long debate > over the focus simulator lever... Pentax made L mount version of the Limiteds, at least for 43 and 77. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: On other photographers...
On 3/02/07 3:00 PM, "Toralf Lund", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This is the kind of shot I've thought the pop-up flash (or any "small" > flash) is usable, and useful, for. I love (very) small and pocketable flashes. GN20/ISO100 will do. My only gripe is that they don't tilt. I thought Panasonic one time had a smallish bounce flash. Does anyone know a small flash with a tilt head? I have a AF360FGZ and will soon add a AF540FGZ. But I want something like an AF200SA but with a tilt head and even smaller so that I can carry it around in my pocket. Maybe a AF280T? Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: On other photographers...
On 3/02/07 2:44 PM, "Mark Roberts", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I solved this > problem by holding the camera upside-down :) Clever! I can use this idea. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Favorite Carry-around Digital camera?
On 3/02/07 2:39 PM, "Cotty", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > so we have > more Pentax cameras in this house than anything else! I guess that > assures my presence here The way it was supposed to be... :-). > Come on Pentax, stuff all this DSLR nonesense - give me a neat little > digital rangefinder that takes Limiteds! Exactly!!! Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: On other photographers...
On 3/02/07 2:20 PM, "K.Takeshita", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > But it's very handy in a pinch and that's all the reason for it. > I am trying to make it more useful for better diffusion. BTW, best flash arrangement was off-centre flash shoe of Pz-1p. I really miss that camera. It can use an external flash for bounce and the pop-up for catch light. Looking at modern cameras, I wonder why they interlock pop-up and external. With a bit of modification of pop-up, externals can be used without interference. I like an idea of a dual-angle pop-up flash of Pana's DMC-LC1. Pop-up becomes quite useful if the head tilts. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: On other photographers...
On 3/02/07 3:15 PM, "Vic Mortelmans", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> The point was that I observed many people, including some with what >> looked like real cameras (if you know what I mean) using the popup flash >> on this event. > > No I don't... I thought that real camera's didn't have pop up flashes? If certain models of Nikon are real cameras, D200 has a pop-up and Nikon is on the record that they will try to keep pop-ups as much as possible. Some of the pop-up has GN as high as 17 or so (ISO 100) and quite usable if you want. The problem is you can't use it for too close a distance because of lens vignetting yet not strong enough for longer distance. But it's very handy in a pinch and that's all the reason for it. I am trying to make it more useful for better diffusion. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: On other photographers...
On 3/02/07 12:27 PM, "Markus Maurer", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > how does your pop up flash diffuser look like? Selfmade or not? Hi Markus, When I use a pop-up, it is mostly in close quarter indoor people shots, when available room light is not enough. I used all kinds of stuff ranging from wrapping it with tissue paper and capping it with translucent film canister cap etc. All work much better than bare and harsh pop-up flash. I am sure, if you are serious enough, you can make a DIY stuff. What I'm thinking these days us a translucent (or opaque reflector neatly attached to the pop-up so that part of light go up ceiling and part front diffused. Right now, I am using Lumiquest's SoftScreen which is working just fine (although still a bit harsh depending on the distance). It's cheap and portable. http://www.lumiquest.com/softscreen.htm But one of these days, I will make a reflector as mentioned above. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: On other photographers...
On 3/02/07 7:56 AM, "Toralf Lund", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > But what if you were standing a bit closer to the building (or "palace", > I should perhaps say) in the first picture - say, next to that ice > sculpture lit up in blue - and photographing some people up on the > balcony (as it's usually called, although it's been argued that it's > actually a veranda ;-))? I never thought pop-ups are strong enough for any of the situation you described. There may be a special effect to light up only a small part and ice sculpture might be one of them. Despite the argument that pop-ups are useless and pro-gears should not have them etc, I think it's useful if you know when to use it. I have only two occasions to use it. One is day-time fill flash when you do not have an external flash, which is mostly the case when you go out for snap shot etc. In the situations such as back light, or bright sunshine with the subject in shadow, fill flash gives you so much better pics than using spot metering etc which tend to blow out the highlight. And the pop-up has just a right strength. The other occasion is a close-quarter indoor people shot and external flash might be too strong or ceiling is too low etc etc. Plus I usually have no time to fiddle around and bring out a large flash etc. The only problem is that it has no bounce and is too harsh for indoor close quarter shot. I found a diffuser for pop-up and so far it's working exceptionally well. For a lazy guy like me who tend not to reach out for a clumsy tripod or an external flash, pop-ups are great even thought some might despise them. However, I never even thought about using it for large subject or anything farther than a few meters. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10/100D focus test chart
On 2/27/07 4:24 PM, "K.Takeshita", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Ken, I get a page advertising a drink of some kind, all in Konji ?? > > Hi Walt, > > Yeah, I realized that their (Yahoo!) server is busy or no service. It's > midnight there and for some reason, geocity server there is often not > available. What you are seeing is a message, saying "try later" :-). > When it opens, it is a PDF which is a precise drawing to scale which you can > cut (after printing) and assemble. > If you really want to see it, you might try it tonight. I could open it last > night but not this morning. You can try from here, and open two separate PDFs from there. I could open them now. I save PDF files. http://www.geocities.jp/pen_pen_pentax/focus/ Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10/100D focus test chart
On 2/27/07 4:07 PM, "Walter Hamler", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Ken, I get a page advertising a drink of some kind, all in Konji ?? Hi Walt, Yeah, I realized that their (Yahoo!) server is busy or no service. It's midnight there and for some reason, geocity server there is often not available. What you are seeing is a message, saying "try later" :-). When it opens, it is a PDF which is a precise drawing to scale which you can cut (after printing) and assemble. If you really want to see it, you might try it tonight. I could open it last night but not this morning. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: How many List Members Does it Take?
On 2/27/07 11:39 AM, "Mark Roberts", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> From: mike wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> From: Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cotty wrote: >>> Wasn't this a thread 4 or 5 years ago? :-D >> >> The PDML is an environmentally friendly list and believes in > recycling. > > What a throwaway line! I love it when you talk trash like that. >>> >>> It's wasted on me. >>> >> Rubbish! > > Can any other group in all the land fill a thread with nonsense like > this? It takes a heap of sense to write good nonsense! --- Mark Twain, another Mark :-) Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
K10/100D focus test chart
I stumbled upon a test chart for k10/100D. There is nothing special about the test chart itself as it is a classic way of measuring the focus point and DOF etc. But this one has Pentax log on it, making it look like made by Pentax :-). I do not think Pentax made this, but it appears that you can just print this and assemble a scale box which might be handy for those interested in, or too clumsy or lazy to make these things. There is another guy who made not only a similar chart but a software to produce a graphic display of where the focus point is. Anyway, here are the templates (might take a while to download); For K100D: http://www.geocities.jp/pen_pen_pentax/focus/focustest100.pdf For K10D: http://www.geocities.jp/pen_pen_pentax/focus/focustest.pdf I have not examined this in detail on how to use it, i.e., if there is any set distance to place this etc. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Pentax share in Japan
Just as a reading material. This is a snap shot of market share data published every week by an association consists of all major camera chains (probably more than 80% of camera sales in Japan). Pentax's market share has been creeping up every month ever since K10/100D have been put in market. I think it is commendable, considering how small a production rate compared to big 2 who have literally one more digit larger. Also, Pentax are still losing the sales because of its inability to meet the demand. I only wish they can sustain their success by announcing more innovative products and faster release of new lenses. Otherwise, the big 2, particularly Canon, always try to drag competitions into undue race such as MP, short product cycle etc. But a good camera is a good camera and Pentax should be fine for quite a while. It is indeed amazing that Pentax achieved No.3 position in DSLR, considering that they were not even counted as a player just a few years ago. In terms of number of units sold, except Nikon D80, it's always entry model (and with kit lens) DSLR Market Share by Brand Nikon 49.9% Canon 33.1% Pentax 12.2% Sony 3.1% Olympus 1.2% Top 5 selling model (number of units sold) 1 Nikon D40 Lens Kit Black 14.2% 2 Nikon D80 AF18-135G Lens Kit 9.1% 3 Canon EOS Kiss Digital X Black・Body Only 8.3% 4 Canon EOS Kiss Digital X Black・Lens Kit 8.3% 5 Nikon D40 Double Zoom Kit Black 7.2% (Kiss Digital is DigiRebel here. I am too embarrassed to buy/carry a camera named "Kiss" :-) Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: The tomb of Jesus
On 2/26/07 5:39 PM, "K.Takeshita", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> And how common would that set of names be for any one of thousands of >> families living at the time? > > Watch tonight's Larry king Live where Cameron is the guest. He'd better have > some answers! Oops, not tonight. Tonight is someone who is irreverent to my life. Sorry for misleading info. CNN was saying Cameron is the guest but apparently not tonight. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Sydney Harbour Pano
On 2/26/07 5:22 PM, "Mark Roberts", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Vancouver, Canada is on my list of favorites. Well worth a visit. Hey, that's where we wish to retire and take thousands of photos! :-). Beautiful place, indeed. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: The tomb of Jesus
On 2/26/07 5:32 PM, "Tom C", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > So how can DNA tests prove anything about who persons were might/have been > when you don't have anyone else's DNA to compare it to? > > And how common would that set of names be for any one of thousands of > families living at the time? Watch tonight's Larry king Live where Cameron is the guest. He'd better have some answers! Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: DA* instead of DFA* : an idea why ?
On 2/24/07 6:31 PM, "Joseph Tainter", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > because I > thought Pentax had announced that the optical formula of the D FA 50 was > only slightly changed from that of the FA 50--something about > eliminating some occasional ghosting for the digital lens. Hi Joe, If anything was changed from the previous optical design, it was probably the coating upgrade for the digital compatibility, such as the rear element coating and coating of both surfaces of certain elements etc, all to eliminate or minimize internal reflection which is very detrimental to image sensors. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Dawn
On 2/24/07 5:46 PM, "P. J. Alling", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm not at all sure what to make of this one. It's disturbing. It is kind of suppressing with heavy clouds hanging over but I thought that the cold crisp hills in shadow and red clouds were interesting. BTW, the moment I saw this, the first thing came to my mind was rather a cloud sea (is that the word?) which you look down from high mountains. Could not resist the temptation/curiosity and experimented how it would look when the viewpoint changes. http://ca.geocities.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/TomC.html First off, my apology to Tom C for tinkering his fine work (I will remove it soon) but this is a "dusk from a cave overhang, and bats") which is not too suppressing. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Dawn
On 2/24/07 5:36 PM, "Tom C", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This morning at Dawn. I apologize. > > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5639647&size=lg Tom, nice and dramatic pic! And you made me smile (more like a laugh :-). Yes, you should apologize to many of us here. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Leica Camera AG - R System
On 2/24/07 5:10 PM, "Godfrey DiGiorgi", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Curiously, the closest I've seen in more reasonably priced lenses are > the Pentax lenses... That's what I understand. I have no Leica lenses, no intention to buy them and no money to buy them either :-). But pentax lenses are always compared to German lenses for its natural rendition and colour tone etc. I forgot the detail but Pentax's lens design was influenced by German ones and in fact, there was time when Pentax had a cross license agreement or something with one of the German lens makers (Contax or Leitz?). Nikon always went after the resolution and Canon (L series) are usually for bright colour rendition. That's why many seasoned photographers preferred Pentax for its lenses (PJ needed resolution and they went that way, at least until recently :-). Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: DA* instead of DFA* : an idea why ?
On 2/24/07 4:57 PM, "Mark Roberts", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Let's see if the FA limiteds remain in production. If they're >> discontinued, we can probably assume DA is here to stay. > > I don't believe that at all. Camera makers have discontinued lenses at > various times over the past few decades without it being indicative of > abandoning any particular format. Remember pentax said that one of the major reasons they had to scrap older lenses was because of lead content issue? I believe 35mm Limiteds use newer glasses and it Cannot be the reason for the abandonment. Besides, these lenses are selling well despite their prices. But if anybody wish to have them, it would be safer to buy them now ;-). Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: DA* instead of DFA* : an idea why ?
On 2/24/07 4:32 PM, "Joseph Tainter", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > FA 50 F2.8 Macro: 8 elements, 7 groups. > D FA 50 F2.8 Macro: 7 elements, 6 groups. I do not know where you picked this info but I just checked Pentax Japan site and it says 8 elements, 7 groups. Unless they somehow further changed the design since a few years ago, the info I provided was from the horse's mouth. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: DA* instead of DFA* : an idea why ?
On 2/24/07 4:32 PM, "Joseph Tainter", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This is not what I understood previously. > I tought DFA 50mm was indeed the same design as FA50 but that the DFA > 100 was Tokina collaboration? > > - > > FA 50 F2.8 Macro: 8 elements, 7 groups. > D FA 50 F2.8 Macro: 7 elements, 6 groups. > > And I believe Ken reported that the D FA 100 F2.8 Macro was Pentax's design. One of the Pentax designers confirmed that FA and DFA macros were the same, except the barrel design (which was cheapened in order to stop bleeding). I do not remember well whether this was for 100mm or 50mm or both. I thought it was for both. But if 50mm has different lens formula between FA and FDA, I will ask them again. I did not know that FDA had one lens less. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: DA* instead of DFA* : an idea why ?
On 2/24/07 2:29 PM, "K.Takeshita", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > We might want to check if those new telephoto primes, when they come out, > might also cover 35mm film. It is strange that they quickly changed them from > DFA to DA, probably without any hardware change (my speculation). > They may wish to stop speculation game on FF, at least for now, and want us to > buy more DA lenses :-). I also wonder if Pentax are prepared to orphan those who still use Pentax 35mm (still a huge user base) and are grieving the disappearance of FA's. When they want those FA telephotos, they are no longer available. Will Pentax want those users dig through used market which does not contribute much to Pentax's bottom line? I am not sure. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: DA* instead of DFA* : an idea why ?
On 2/24/07 1:09 PM, "Mark Roberts", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > When the time > comes, Pentax will make lenses for the new sensor size (if necessary). > In the meantime, relax and enjoy the great glass that's becoming > available now. We might want to check if those new telephoto primes, when they come out, might also cover 35mm film. It is strange that they quickly changed them from DFA to DA, probably without any hardware change (my speculation). They may wish to stop speculation game on FF, at least for now, and want us to buy more DA lenses :-). Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Can I Offer A Lens For Sale or Trade Here?
On 2/24/07 11:03 AM, "Tom Simpson", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Pretty much what the subject line says. I have a lens or three that I > would like to find a new home for, and would like to try trading here first. > > Is that in line with the list rules, or not? If not, then I will shut up > and move on with my day. :-) Hi Tom, By all means. This is the best source to try out selling your Pentax gears for a very obvious reason. In fact, over the years, I sold quite a bit of Pentax lenses and AFAIR, all of them went to good hands of list members (I am not an eBay'er anyway :-). I rather want my gears to go to someone here than total strangers. And you usually get a fair appraisal of your gear here. Also, I offered (at least in my mind) good prices for list members. It works both ways :-). There seems to be a rule or two in posting For Sale here (like Friday is a "preferred" day of the week etc, and I do not remember the reason for it) and people are usually trying to stick to that rule but I am not sure how strictly it is enforced. Just my personal experience. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: DA* instead of DFA* : an idea why ?
On 2/24/07 7:13 AM, "Paul Stenquist", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > That message was already sent loud and clear with DA lenses replacing > the out of production FA lenses. And I noted that the 645D lens 55mm/2.8 is designated DFA. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Imagesensor cleaning kit - Pentax
On 2/24/07 2:58 AM, "Brendan MacRae", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Has anyone used the dedicated Pentax sensor cleaning > kit? > > Is it worth the $35 and shipping. I have had no chance of using this, but I was looking for it here. There have been a few reports of actual use in Japan and they are all reporting it works well. But they equally reporting that the price is a bit steep :-). It is apparently made of silicon rubber (or something, but don't take my word) which is just sticky enough to lift dust/specks which cannot be shaken off by usual DR motion. The tip is square, covering the area of 1/4 or 1/6 of sensor (actually low pass filter) size. So if you go over the surface systematically 4 times (or 6 times, I do not remember which), you can cover the whole area. Since Pentax Service Centres (at least in Japan) are using this when users bring their camera in, I suppose it is another proof that it works. In fact, I understand that Pentax created this for their own use first. As I said, price is rather ... But I suppose it is a matter of cost vs benefit. As for me, so far, conventional puffing method has been sufficient but you never know when you need "sticky lift" to get rid of stubborn dust:-) When you need it, you need it. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: DA* instead of DFA* : an idea why ?
On 2/23/07 8:10 PM, "Mark Roberts", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have heard that this is nothing more than a change in nomenclature, > not in the coverage area of the lens. I am not aware of change in nomenclature but you might know something we don't. At these FLs, there is no reason to deliberately make the image circle smaller for the telecentric reason. So, they may have unified the nomenclature simply as Digital Auto. I might be able to find out. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: DA* instead of DFA* : an idea why ?
On 2/23/07 5:10 PM, "Paul Stenquist", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I think the only reason the lenses are DA is that there is no plan to > market a full-frame camera. It's as simple as that. It's indeed as simple as that. However, some lenses in previous roadmap were denoted as DFA but now DA. I am sure each camera maker are given by sensor makers their development roadmaps and Pentax did not see any so called FF sensors in foreseeable future, or they are still too expensive. I would believe that some makers might try FF DSLRs but for exploration only and they will never sell in great numbers, at least for now. Or, there may have been significant progress in the development of APS size sensors. In any case, I personally do not want DSLRs going for larger sensor, with larger mirrors/mirror boxes etc. When Sony entered into DSLR market, they said that they would endeavour to keep sensor size as small as possible (yet they might announce an FF DSLR :-). Sensor, particularly CCD, is a semiconductor and in that world, the smaller, the better. We'll see. I need a small Pentax digital ranger finder that can use compact Limited's. That would be fabulous. Don't make DSLRS any larger than K10D please! YMMV. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: pentax 645D cogitations
On 2/23/07 10:05 AM, "Tom C", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I had the first bent pin on my CF card reader just this week. I bent it > back and everything was fine. When my CF had bent pin (s), the other side was deep inside of camera body and it was almost inaccessible. If I could get to it with proper tool, it was probably a matter of straighten it out. But one thing I do not understand, although my memory is fading, was that there was only one (and probably another adjacent) pin slightly bent. I was always careful when inserting these multi-pin connectors such as CF and memory etc. Still wondering how and why only a couple or a few pins went bent. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: pentax 645D cogitations
On 2/23/07 8:42 AM, "Mark Roberts", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Kenneth Waller wrote: > >>> I never had any problems with a CF card. >> >> Me three. > > I've never had a problem with any CF card or reader. I had "one" problem with CF card and that was enough to forget about it. It happened without warning, quite unexpectedly (pin problem). It's like a HD crash. It rarely happens but when it does, a disaster. Maybe a prejudice by just one time happening and may not even be a card problem (body side misalignment?), but so far, I have had no problem with any of my SD card, be it for camera or other applications (PDA etc). Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax SMC 15mm f/3.5 on digital
On 2/22/07 4:35 PM, "Ralf R. Radermacher", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> I for one cannot afford to test each lens by buying them first. > > Move to Germany. :-) > > The German "Fernabsatzgesetz" (mail order law) says that everything we > buy by mail order can be returned within two weeks for a full refund, > even including the return postage, no questions asked. This does, > however, only apply to end consumers buying goods for their private use. Hi Ralf, I believe each industrialized country has similar laws to protect consumers. Actually, I cannot afford the time to test lenses that way either :-). But seriously, I would be more concerned about a sample to sample difference etc particularly when I buy expensive lenses. When I bought FA80-200/2.8, it was in Japan and I actually went through at least 3 copies. You can only examine some obvious flaws or cosmetics (scratches etc) but it gave me a bit of comfort. In reality, lenses like FA80-200 were known quality and I had no reason to buy it first and test it. But Godfrey might have a point on some recent DA's as they are new and the performance was not well known until many people bought them. Then again, Paul (Stenquist) has his point that he had no concerns over any of recent DA lenses. Ken P.S. I am always impressed by your photos. I am just quiet :-). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax SMC 15mm f/3.5 on digital
On 2/22/07 3:23 PM, "Godfrey DiGiorgi", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > A review of specs and testimonials is just a starting point. Once the > question is put and various people offer their opinions based on > their use of a lens or lenses, then going on to say "But they all > seem to be compromised and not as good as I hoped!" means absolutely > nothing until you actually test the lens in question by using it. Godfrey, I was just offering my general comments to a general question raised by you regarding "test first, then buy" philosophy which I assumed was your point. If everybody could do that, it is indeed the best test. People have different taste on different lenses about their rendition and even mechanical feeling etc. But in the real world, I thought it was almost totally impossible. OTOH, in my personal case, I never really remember any occasion where I needed a lot of inputs before buying "Pentax" lenses. I suppose everybody in this list knows for long enough how certain Pentax lenses behave and do not need a lot of prior input. Particularly for recent Pentax lenses, I am very comfortable in buying any of them (not many choices for DA's anyway for now :-). I do not read any lens test at all, not because I specifically avoid them, but usually by the time I need certain lens, sufficient first hand info is available in this list or others. About the only time I had any long thought was when I was interested in buying an FA80-320 which was a long time ago. I am not a long FL shooter but thought I needed at least one lens which covers beyond 200mm but did not wish to pay too much. I was aware that 80-320 was soft in certain range but I knew that and was willing to buy it with a full knowledge of shortcomings. It was a relatively cheap zoom and I did not mind the risk of shortcomings. In fact, I cannot recall any occasion wherein I unknowingly bought a dog or even dissatisfied after the purchase of Pentax lenses. Once I decide which lens I need to buy, I make some quick general research (if needed) so that I won't miss any obvious flaws etc. After that, I just go ahead buying it. If I ever found a lens really not being up to my expectation, I will get rid of it, and if I suffer a loss or something, so be it and no fuss. I am easy in this regard :-). And in general, Pentax lenses are pretty good, even some kit lenses seem OK although I do not have any of them, as long as one knows that you get what you paid for. In many cases, I find Pentax lenses are more than good for the money you pay. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax SMC 15mm f/3.5 on digital
On 2/22/07 9:02 AM, "John Whittingham", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Reviews don't really tell you enough, imo. How can you judge a lens >> without using it? > > No, but they're a damn good starting point, nothing like a bit of scientific > testing and it's never done me any harm in the past. Agree. I for one cannot afford to test each lens by buying them first. If and when I discover the lens was a dog, it's too late. Everybody here knows how to read "lens test". Also, PDML exists for those seeking for info and we can obtain first hand info from those who actually use it. So, I would certainly search for useful info on a lens before buying it. As John said, it is a good starting point. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: NY Times stringers shoot Pentax!
On 2/22/07 8:43 AM, "Paul Stenquist", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5628202&size=lg Body beautiful, boob champ? What a fitting logo! :-). Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: 85mm f1.8 SMCT on ebay : $400+
On 2/21/07 7:41 PM, "Cory Papenfuss", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm pretty sure that in their professional gear, the quality is > still there. Of course the prices are higher and the margins are fatter. > At least if you buy a professional-grade Sony product though, you get what > you pay for. Sony is now run by a no-nonsense American CEO who is cut and dry. If he deems certain product line having no long term future and not in line with Sony's strategy, he won't hesitate to cut it out. He is said to be steering Sony back to its roots, excellent consumer electronic products and professional equipment such as pro-video and broadcast equipment etc. He is said to be very reluctant on entertainment biz and game machine etc. One way or the other, I am sure they will reclaim their past glory. But until then, things such as Play Station with $200 million loss or DSLR might be on chopping block. CFO won't utter the word "retreat" from DSLR unless it was discussed deep in their board room. I am startled that CFO even admitted that their DSLR was targeted by C/N and they were "struggling". That's not a positive spin, but too honest. However, I personally wish them to stay in the game as it will keep everybody else honest and we, users, will eventually benefit. So much on Sony :-). Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: 85mm f1.8 SMCT on ebay : $400+
On 2/21/07 5:53 PM, "Godfrey DiGiorgi", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > there > are two of those on the market today, namely the Leica M8 and Epson > RD-1. They give you that kind of responsiveness. Yes, these are the ones I really want, even over DSLRs for everyday shooting (no macro, no telephoto). However, they are awfully expensive and IMO, not worth the money (excellent cameras but not worth $2~3000 etc). If 4/3 camp offers a rangefinder, I will buy it in a heartbeat (provided of course the price is reasonable). I often think SLR design is too much of a dinosaur, although I am fully aware of their place in photography and use them a lot. Someone here recently said that he looked at G7 but sensor was too small. In many case, G7 type design with larger sensor and better image quality would be more convenient in many situations. My ideal combo (mind you, I am a hobbyist and fortunately do not have to earn money for grocery by photography. Photography is fun as long as it stays as a hobby :-) would be; 645N for deliberate location shoot and portrait in my garage studio (using it less and less these days though) K10D with 21mm and 70mm DA plus coming two 2.8 zoom, mainly for macro (I do a lot), telephoto (which means to me over 150mm in 135 :-) plus somewhat more formal shooting An upscale rangefinder (interchangeable lens) with APS size sensor for walk about and everyday shooting Canon SD450 (a digital elf) which I replaced with G3 for complete portability. Throw it in hip pocket and always available. That's all. I have other hobbies and cannot afford to spend much more :-( Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: rumors, rumors ... wanna speculate ? ;)
On 2/21/07 5:56 PM, "Tom C", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Now I think you're just K1DDing us. LOL Hey, we are now getting back to good old days, eh? Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: More good things announced it seems :) :)
On 2/21/07 5:57 PM, "Thibouille", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036&message=22150903 I believe and hope these long FL prime DA*s should be DFA*s, unless they made them very very compact which I doubt. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Optios A30/W30 and expected DA* announced
On 2/21/07 5:48 PM, "Thibouille", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://www.dpreview.com/news/0702/07022105pentaxdastarlenses.asp They appear to have dual drive, switching between SSM and screw drive. Yeaay :-))) Definite buy. I was waiting for this confirmation. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: 85mm f1.8 SMCT on ebay : $400+
On 2/21/07 4:12 PM, "K.Takeshita", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Pana is similar to Sony except they are more ribut now they are more "robust" now Non native speaker should not invent words :-). Please help, Dave! Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: 85mm f1.8 SMCT on ebay : $400+
On 2/21/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Ken, > > I didn't say the topic was stupid or that everyone should ignore it. > I said that *I* ignore it. I ignore it because I've heard the same > things a bazillion times over and over again. I'm tired of hearing > about it. That's *my* opinion. I hope I have your permission to > ignore what I want to ignore. > > Sony will do what makes them profit, just like Pentax or Nikon or > Leica or anyone else in BUSINESS *ought* to do. If you don't make a > profit, you don't stay in business. They have a long history of being > in the electronic imaging market. Since that's where photography is > now, I expect them to be around there for a long time, making > products. Whether they stay in the DSLR market is irrelevant to me at > present ... I use Pentax equipment right now. > > Will they be making the products that I want to buy, personally? I > don't know. I've owned several Sony cameras and, aside from the F828, > they all produced very good photographs. I currently still have the > R1 but my use of it has pretty much ceased since Pentax delivered the > 10Mpixel body. > Oh Godfrey, don't get too uptight about this :-). I ignore a lot of threads which do not interest me but I just do not come out and tell the world that I ignore them. That's all. Re Sony, they are a respectable company and noone has any doubt about it. But since the overhaul of thier executive structures, it has been a known fact that they have been struggling and stumbling in consumer electronic market. It became a known patter recently that they search for what they perceive to be profitable market, explore them, but if they found they are not for them, they are too quick to fold up. It was not like that before. Look at Cleo (or whatever is called, a Palm PDA) from which they retreated. Their portable audio is overwhelmed by iPod, and much touted Play Station stuff is now seem to be in limbo. Theyb are still a king in the institutional market. They have been producing great imaging products. But they are operating like a fire drill and still seraching for the directions and goals in "consumer electronics" area. Those are the facts which is substantiated by CFO's uttering. Pana is similar to Sony except they are more ribut now and much larger than Sony in "consumer electronics". I said that Sony is still very good in P&S digital which is backed by sales results, but are apparently finding DSLR manuafacturing being a tough business. They were quite outspoken when they said that C/N have launched competing models and are "struggling". of course they are. C/N are sniping at Sony which is a newcomer to their traditional market and C/N do not wish to share any more pie which has been fixed and shared by their competitng "buddies" such as Pentax and Oly etc. Now, I am not an analyst and should stop here, but judging from what everybody can see, I just thought that it is too risky to buy into Sony DSLR. Remember I am talking only about DSLR. It is too bad that Minolta was one of the most innovative camera companies, and was not afraid of risking by producing innovative technologies. I wish they did not have a propriatary hot shoe :-). Take it easy please :-). Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: rumors, rumors ... wanna speculate ? ;)
On 2/21/07 3:30 PM, "Thibouille", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Now, please, comments ! Sign of yearly PDML ritual of pre-PMA crazy rumour season is starting up ! :-). The wilder the rumour is, the more entertaining to break the monotone of long winter. A friend of my wife's sister who is associated with a centenarian of a dog of her neighbour, who went to the Bahamas and met a guy whose dad used to be Cotty's high school teacher who in turn used to run a camera store in the capital city of some distant country told my other friend that Pentax have indeed something up in their sleeve to surprise everyone. Re new sensor for K1D, I have a reason to half believe it but it sounds awfully close to what Pentax are going to use for their 645D, doesn't it? :-). Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: 85mm f1.8 SMCT on ebay : $400+
On 2/21/07 2:56 PM, "Godfrey DiGiorgi", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > There have been so many people disparaging Sony in the still camera > market over the past five to seven years I simply ignore this kind of > stuff. > > Of course, many older photographic companies have gone out of > business, but that's been happening constantly over the past 40 years > anyway, it's just accelerated a bit in recent days due to the huge > transition in technology. > > Good news is that I have a camera that works well, there are plenty > of others available if this one stops working, and overall I don't > care what axe I use as long as I get to chop the wood needed to cook > dinner. Perhaps you should keep ignoring :-). It's just other persons' view (and often merely an entertaining topic) and anybody is free to ignore it. Different people have different opinions. These other persons are also ignoring yet other people's topic. It is just that they do not bother to take time to come out and say that the topics are stupid and to be ignored. :-) Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Sony (was Re: 85mm f1.8 SMCT on ebay : $400+)
On 2/21/07 1:56 PM, "Tom C", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have, however, been through numerous corporate mergers and been on over a > dozen 40+ miilion dollar projects. Whenever I hear 'don't worry that is not > going to happen', I start worrying. It's saved my neck multiple time in the > last 25 years. Exactly my thought, Tom. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Sony (was Re: 85mm f1.8 SMCT on ebay : $400+)
On 2/21/07 11:20 AM, "K.Takeshita", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Totally agreed. > Taking an example of Sony, they are now cutting back (retreating mode) on PS3 > or whatever they call, as their profit margin began to dwindle. > They would have never entered into DSLR market unless they encountered a > chance to acquire K/M assets cheap without any new investment, which > apparently came unexpectedly (beyond just collaboration to utilize their > resources). They will pump out remakes of K/M legacy derived bodies and > rebadged lenses, but the moment they see the slightest sign of the market > saturating and not making enough profit, they will be out. > > Their traditional P&S are good. I am not badmouthing about Sony but I would not buy their DSLR as I do not know what they are going to do in the future. Sony has changed a lot and become more shrewd these days. Last month, they had a press conference regarding their quarterly financial results. In there, the CFO talked about 3 major areas, namely PS, TV and digital camera. Re digital camera, he said that their CyberShot sold well and actually exceeded their forecast of 15.5 million units by another 1.5 million units. However, when he was asked how the sale of DSLRs are going, he was rather frank and said [because of competing models released by Nikon and Canon, Sony has been struggling badly. We have been planning 2nd and 3rd models but cannot tell when we would launch these. But "we would not retreat"]. Well, he mentioned the word "retreat". Even though it was used in a positive context, the very fact he used the word "retreat" without being asked indicated to me their usual strategy, make money while they can, but when going gets tough, just retreat and minimize bleeding. DSLR has never been their main biz. They will continue to supply image sensor and might even produce DSLRs with larger sensors or even FF, but their long term strategy on DSLR is always strictly profit driven. Sorry. Sony fans. This is juts my personal take :-). Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: 85mm f1.8 SMCT on ebay : $400+
On 2/21/07 10:53 AM, "mike wilson", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > They are classic box shifters of the old school. If imaging sales even > flicker, they will be off on the next big thing faster than the top speed of a > Z1-p shutter. Totally agreed. Taking an example of Sony, they are now cutting back (retreating mode) on PS3 or whatever they call, as their profit margin began to dwindle. They would have never entered into DSLR market unless they encountered a chance to acquire K/M assets cheap without any new investment, which apparently came unexpectedly (beyond just collaboration to utilize their resources). They will pump out remakes of K/M legacy derived bodies and rebadged lenses, but the moment they see the slightest sign of the market saturating and not making enough profit, they will be out. Their traditional P&S are good. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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Re: PESO - Lonesome Pine
On 2/20/07 12:14 PM, "Tom C", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Another shot from last week. > > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5601462 Aahhhhh You did it again! My envying mind make me feel get out into nature where I really belong (no I'm not a wild mountain man but love nature and wilderness:-) Nice composition. Low lying grasses in this scene bother me a bit. Perhaps more snow would have been better. As someone (Boris?) said, you are lucky to be in abundant nature but it requires your skill to capture it. Thanks for sharing. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Readjustment of focus from camera body
On 2/19/07 2:58 PM, "K.Takeshita", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > K100D before adjustment：+40microm after：+90microm > > *istDS before：+0microm after：+30microm For K100D and DS etc, http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036&message=22023704 Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Readjustment of focus from camera body
On 2/19/07 2:58 PM, "K.Takeshita", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > While ago, somebody referred to a post in DPreview wherein the subject method > was explained. I believe the link is this; > > http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036&message=22013971 BTW, it is rumoured that Canon are considering to make this a standard feature. Well, they need it. Their Service depots are said to be inundated by focus adjustment :-). Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Readjustment of focus from camera body
Hi all, While ago, somebody referred to a post in DPreview wherein the subject method was explained. I believe the link is this; http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036&message=22013971 (This Korean guy, unless he is somehow tied to Samsung, must be an expert hacker. There are so many game hackers in Korea). This became a hot subject in Japan too and many experimented. I just checked mine and the default appears to be fine but I will explore further when I have time. Most of people mn Japan found a clear focus at around +40 micrometre (K10D) and all of them are delighted to learn that their focusing is now so much better and easier. One guy (a well known Pentax aficionado) made a first timid adjustment (1 step, +10 microm) but thought he could go several steps further which he did. In his case, the final settlement is as follows (he said he would experiment further). K100D before adjustment：+40microm after：+90microm *istDS before：+0microm after：+30microm This guy found that there was a minute difference between cvhasing the focus from tele end and wide end, so he took a median. Now he said his complaint on focus was completely gone. He purchased 3 DA Limiteds, but despite of their prices, he thought AF was erratic and focus was rather soft, and he was just going to sell them off. Now he decided to keep all of them. For this guy, which is usually critical, to say this, the method must have worked really well for him. Other people want this sort of user adjustment a standard feature in future model, which I do not believe pentax would do for warranty reasons :-). As I posted earlier, there has been quite a bit of complains on soft focus, particularly between FA and DA lenses etc (FAs on DSLR tend to show rear focusing point etc), which might be solved by this. But as usual, this has to be done at your own risk. In any case, it might be beneficial to check the accurate focus which could be easily adjusted either by Service centre or yourself. Ken もうちょっと設定の追い込みは必要だろうと感じていますが、 今までAFに関しては不満タラタラだったのがうそのように快適 なカメラに変わっています。 調整前は高い割にAFが不安定で描写が甘いと感じていたDAリミ レンズが、AFでビシッとピントが出るようになりました。 DAリミレンズ（３本）は売り払う予定でしたが、やめます。 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Frank & Shel
On 2/18/07 6:00 PM, "P. J. Alling", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Both to Elvis? No, but a civil union of Frank and Shel by Pastor Elvis. What an odd couple! Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax K 28mm f2.0 Lens
On 2/15/07 11:45 AM, "Adam Maas", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The Canon's aren't DX format, they're slightly smaller at 1.6x crop. And > the sensors they use are proprietary and not available to 3rd parties. Ah, I thought you were generally referring to an APS-C size sensor when you said DX which is really a Nikon's term. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
