Re: Micro 4/3s the Dark-side
The E-PL1 is sturdy as well. The wrist strap broke today and it (the EPL1 and the 17) went about 3 ft down to concrete. A little scuff is all. I used it the rest of the day and the shots were fine. I guess light camera just don't hit as hard. :-o On Tue, May 29, 2012 at 5:37 PM, Derby Chang wrote: > > Another option for a wide, and don't mind manual focus, SLR Magic make a > 12mm f1.6. Close focuses to 0.15m > > http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2011/10/20/the-slr-magic-12mm-f1-6-hyperprime-lens-review-for-micro-43-by-steve-huff/ > > > On 30/05/2012 4:39 AM, Don Guthrie wrote: >> >> Ah another enabler. It does not take much to my LBA fired up. Maybe next >> month. Thanks Derby for the recommendation. >> >> > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Micro 4/3s the Dark-side
Another option for a wide, and don't mind manual focus, SLR Magic make a 12mm f1.6. Close focuses to 0.15m http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2011/10/20/the-slr-magic-12mm-f1-6-hyperprime-lens-review-for-micro-43-by-steve-huff/ On 30/05/2012 4:39 AM, Don Guthrie wrote: Ah another enabler. It does not take much to my LBA fired up. Maybe next month. Thanks Derby for the recommendation. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Micro 4/3s the Dark-side
Ah another enabler. It does not take much to my LBA fired up. Maybe next month. Thanks Derby for the recommendation. Message: 4 Date: Sat, 26 May 2012 20:16:39 +1000 From: Derby Chang To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Micro 4/3s the Dark-side Message-ID: <4fc0ad87.1060...@iinet.net.au> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed I can really recommend the Pannie 14/2.8. Almost a pancake lens, and does fantastic near-far wide shots. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Micro 4/3s the Dark-side
on 2012-05-29 10:15 Don Guthrie wrote Thanks for looking Bulent. The camera boots quickly, and is quick between shots. I am shooting only jpg so far so ymmv. I am only using manual focus lenses so my focusing is the limit on speed. The screen is pretty good for focusing and if you have time magnifying can get you very precise focus. The screen get's dark when manually setting aperture to f11 or more. one nice thing about the GH2 is that the EVF, though somewhat crude, has a center zoom feature that works well for manual focus; that and it also boosts the brightness nicely when stopped down; together, those features make shooting with the super macro-takumar pretty fun -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Oh Steven you are just an enabler! No don't twist my arm. Well maybe I can sneak it past the finance committee next month. Message: 4 Date: Fri, 25 May 2012 21:10:38 -0400 From: Steven Desjardins To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Micro 4/3s the Dark-side Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 I just did some looking, and Amazon has some used Lumix 14 2.8 lenses for $185. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Micro 4/3s the Dark-side
I agree Jeffrey I did not even consider this 4/3s system until I saw the pentax adaptor. I don't know when I will buy an actual 4/3ds lens. essage: 1 Date: Fri, 25 May 2012 18:21:34 -0500 From: Jeffery Smith To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Micro 4/3s the Dark-side Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii I got an adapter to use some LTM lenses with a m4/3 Panasonic. What interests me the most is the Sony NEX and all of the adapters it has. I think Sigma's biggest mistake has been producing a dSLR that uses only Sigma lenses. If they had a dSLR that would (via adapter) use everyone else's lenses, that would be a keeper. Jeffery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Micro 4/3s the Dark-side
I don't have 4/3rds lens to compare but I am pleased with the look of the Pentax glass. The $45.00 35-80 Pentax zoom works great but can't beat those primes. That 14mm will have to wait. I don't think of this as a landscape camera but it did work surprisingly well for hand-held close-up work using a cheap Raynox. Message: 7 Date: Fri, 25 May 2012 17:13:17 -0400 From: "P. J. Alling" To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Micro 4/3s the Dark-side Message-ID: <4fbff5ed.9070...@gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed You haven't really crossed to the darkside, at least you're using good glass...However with that 2x crop you really don't have anything that qualifies as wide angle, -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Micro 4/3s the Dark-side
For now ny 28mm have to suffice. I have to remember that the focal length doesn't really double but the angle of view is narrowed to that of twice the focal length. So my 135mm is not 270 mm. I did try my 10-20 mm sigma which is limited to f22 on this camera so focusing was a bit of a problem even with the wide angle. The results were a little soft. If I buy a 4/3s lens for this camera it will be wide. Message: 10 Date: Fri, 25 May 2012 18:09:28 -0400 From: "J.C. O'Connell" To: "'Pentax-Discuss Mail List'" Subject: RE: Micro 4/3s the Dark-side Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" thats the problem with m43, to get wide angle you need to buy a 14mm lens. - J.C.O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Micro 4/3s the Dark-side
Thanks for looking Bulent. The camera boots quickly, and is quick between shots. I am shooting only jpg so far so ymmv. I am only using manual focus lenses so my focusing is the limit on speed. The screen is pretty good for focusing and if you have time magnifying can get you very precise focus. The screen get's dark when manually setting aperture to f11 or more. I did have good luck with some macro work shooting with one hand while holding a close-up lens on the camera with the other hand. I am sure it would be very responsive with a 4/3s lens and auto-focus. I am having a lot of fun using the Pentax lenses and manually focusing & setting aperture. It is a very light package even the adapter and Pentax lenses. All in all it's a high quality point and shoot with changeable lens. Message: 2 Date: Fri, 25 May 2012 22:55:49 +0300 From: Bulent Celasun To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Micro 4/3s the Dark-side Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 They look gorgeous (resolution- and color-wise) on screen. Is it a "responsive" camera? (Important especially in situations like that in your first image). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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on 2012-05-25 19:10 Steven Desjardins wrote I just did some looking, and Amazon has some used Lumix 14 2.8 lenses for $185. did you mean 14mm f/2.5? i don't see it that cheaply at the moment but note that there's a run of new ones at about that price on eBay (there was a recent Amazon special sale on GF3 and plus that lens from which a lot of people seem to be reselling the lens) i have previously written of my foray in the M43 direction, a Panasonic GH2 with one Lumix lens (45-200) plus M42 and PK adapters; it belongs to my partner but was assembled by me from second-hand sources; a nice lens to use on this is the Super Macro-Takumar 50/4 whose preset aperture ring is clickless which is nice for certain video effects, and also fast to operate for metering -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Micro 4/3s the Dark-side
I can really recommend the Pannie 14/2.8. Almost a pancake lens, and does fantastic near-far wide shots. On 26/05/2012 11:10 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: I just did some looking, and Amazon has some used Lumix 14 2.8 lenses for $185. On Fri, May 25, 2012 at 9:06 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: The E-Pl1 is a good body, and a great value for $169. If you can grab the Oly 17 or the Lumix 14 or 20 it becomes a great little street/close quarters/ camera. On Fri, May 25, 2012 at 7:21 PM, Jeffery Smith wrote: I got an adapter to use some LTM lenses with a m4/3 Panasonic. What interests me the most is the Sony NEX and all of the adapters it has. I think Sigma's biggest mistake has been producing a dSLR that uses only Sigma lenses. If they had a dSLR that would (via adapter) use everyone else's lenses, that would be a keeper. Jeffery On May 25, 2012, at 5:09 PM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: thats the problem with m43, to get wide angle you need to buy a 14mm lens. - J.C.O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of P. J. Alling Sent: Friday, May 25, 2012 5:13 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Micro 4/3s the Dark-side You haven't really crossed to the darkside, at least you're using good glass... ;-) However with that 2x crop you really don't have anything that qualifies as wide angle, On 5/25/2012 3:50 PM, Don Guthrie wrote: I have crossed the line& purchased a 4/3s camera. My setup of camera & 4 lenses cost less than $200! Olympus Pen E PL1 body only from Amazon $169.00, Pentax to Micro 4/3s adapter off-brand $20.00 and 4 manual Pentax lens 28mm 50mm 135mm and 35-80 zoom. Here are a few photos taken after I opened the box popped in the battery and set the camera to Aperture priority. Some from inside fast-food place and others of flowers outside my house. http://www.flickr.com/photos/valdon/7268313246/in/set-72157629892440362/ligh tbox/ I have a second batch to look at today. Looks like a usable waking camera& 2nd camera for planned outings. Next week there is a local festival here where I will try the movie mode. It is great to get some use out of these lenses. They are doubled effective focal length which leaves me wanting something on the WA side. But the 135mm does make for a small light 270mm. -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Micro 4/3s the Dark-side
I just did some looking, and Amazon has some used Lumix 14 2.8 lenses for $185. On Fri, May 25, 2012 at 9:06 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: > The E-Pl1 is a good body, and a great value for $169. If you can grab > the Oly 17 or the Lumix 14 or 20 it becomes a great little > street/close quarters/ camera. > > On Fri, May 25, 2012 at 7:21 PM, Jeffery Smith wrote: >> I got an adapter to use some LTM lenses with a m4/3 Panasonic. What >> interests me the most is the Sony NEX and all of the adapters it has. I >> think Sigma's biggest mistake has been producing a dSLR that uses only Sigma >> lenses. If they had a dSLR that would (via adapter) use everyone else's >> lenses, that would be a keeper. >> >> Jeffery >> >> >> On May 25, 2012, at 5:09 PM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: >> >>> thats the problem with m43, to get wide angle you need to buy a 14mm lens. >>> >>> - >>> J.C.O'Connell >>> hifis...@gate.net >>> - >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of P. >>> J. Alling >>> Sent: Friday, May 25, 2012 5:13 PM >>> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>> Subject: Re: Micro 4/3s the Dark-side >>> >>> You haven't really crossed to the darkside, at least you're using good >>> glass... ;-) However with that 2x crop you really don't have anything >>> that qualifies as wide angle, >>> >>> On 5/25/2012 3:50 PM, Don Guthrie wrote: >>>> I have crossed the line & purchased a 4/3s camera. My setup of camera >>>> & 4 lenses cost less than $200! >>>> Olympus Pen E PL1 body only from Amazon $169.00, Pentax to Micro 4/3s >>>> adapter off-brand $20.00 and >>>> 4 manual Pentax lens 28mm 50mm 135mm and 35-80 zoom. >>>> >>>> Here are a few photos taken after I opened the box popped in the >>>> battery and set the camera to Aperture priority. >>>> Some from inside fast-food place and others of flowers outside my house. >>>> >>>> >>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/valdon/7268313246/in/set-72157629892440362/ligh >>> tbox/ >>>> >>>> >>>> I have a second batch to look at today. Looks like a usable waking >>>> camera & 2nd camera for planned outings. >>>> Next week there is a local festival here where I will try the movie mode. >>>> >>>> It is great to get some use out of these lenses. They are doubled >>>> effective focal length which leaves me wanting something on the WA side. >>>> But the 135mm does make for a small light 270mm. >>>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid >>> a lengthily search. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>> PDML@pdml.net >>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >>> follow the directions. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>> PDML@pdml.net >>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >>> follow the directions. >> >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >> follow the directions. > > > > -- > Steve Desjardins -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Micro 4/3s the Dark-side
The E-Pl1 is a good body, and a great value for $169. If you can grab the Oly 17 or the Lumix 14 or 20 it becomes a great little street/close quarters/ camera. On Fri, May 25, 2012 at 7:21 PM, Jeffery Smith wrote: > I got an adapter to use some LTM lenses with a m4/3 Panasonic. What interests > me the most is the Sony NEX and all of the adapters it has. I think Sigma's > biggest mistake has been producing a dSLR that uses only Sigma lenses. If > they had a dSLR that would (via adapter) use everyone else's lenses, that > would be a keeper. > > Jeffery > > > On May 25, 2012, at 5:09 PM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: > >> thats the problem with m43, to get wide angle you need to buy a 14mm lens. >> >> - >> J.C.O'Connell >> hifis...@gate.net >> - >> >> -Original Message- >> From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of P. >> J. Alling >> Sent: Friday, May 25, 2012 5:13 PM >> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> Subject: Re: Micro 4/3s the Dark-side >> >> You haven't really crossed to the darkside, at least you're using good >> glass... ;-) However with that 2x crop you really don't have anything >> that qualifies as wide angle, >> >> On 5/25/2012 3:50 PM, Don Guthrie wrote: >>> I have crossed the line & purchased a 4/3s camera. My setup of camera >>> & 4 lenses cost less than $200! >>> Olympus Pen E PL1 body only from Amazon $169.00, Pentax to Micro 4/3s >>> adapter off-brand $20.00 and >>> 4 manual Pentax lens 28mm 50mm 135mm and 35-80 zoom. >>> >>> Here are a few photos taken after I opened the box popped in the >>> battery and set the camera to Aperture priority. >>> Some from inside fast-food place and others of flowers outside my house. >>> >>> >> http://www.flickr.com/photos/valdon/7268313246/in/set-72157629892440362/ligh >> tbox/ >>> >>> >>> I have a second batch to look at today. Looks like a usable waking >>> camera & 2nd camera for planned outings. >>> Next week there is a local festival here where I will try the movie mode. >>> >>> It is great to get some use out of these lenses. They are doubled >>> effective focal length which leaves me wanting something on the WA side. >>> But the 135mm does make for a small light 270mm. >>> >> >> >> -- >> Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid >> a lengthily search. >> >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >> follow the directions. >> >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >> follow the directions. > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Micro 4/3s the Dark-side
I got an adapter to use some LTM lenses with a m4/3 Panasonic. What interests me the most is the Sony NEX and all of the adapters it has. I think Sigma's biggest mistake has been producing a dSLR that uses only Sigma lenses. If they had a dSLR that would (via adapter) use everyone else's lenses, that would be a keeper. Jeffery On May 25, 2012, at 5:09 PM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: > thats the problem with m43, to get wide angle you need to buy a 14mm lens. > > - > J.C.O'Connell > hifis...@gate.net > - > > -Original Message- > From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of P. > J. Alling > Sent: Friday, May 25, 2012 5:13 PM > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: Micro 4/3s the Dark-side > > You haven't really crossed to the darkside, at least you're using good > glass... ;-) However with that 2x crop you really don't have anything > that qualifies as wide angle, > > On 5/25/2012 3:50 PM, Don Guthrie wrote: >> I have crossed the line & purchased a 4/3s camera. My setup of camera >> & 4 lenses cost less than $200! >> Olympus Pen E PL1 body only from Amazon $169.00, Pentax to Micro 4/3s >> adapter off-brand $20.00 and >> 4 manual Pentax lens 28mm 50mm 135mm and 35-80 zoom. >> >> Here are a few photos taken after I opened the box popped in the >> battery and set the camera to Aperture priority. >> Some from inside fast-food place and others of flowers outside my house. >> >> > http://www.flickr.com/photos/valdon/7268313246/in/set-72157629892440362/ligh > tbox/ >> >> >> I have a second batch to look at today. Looks like a usable waking >> camera & 2nd camera for planned outings. >> Next week there is a local festival here where I will try the movie mode. >> >> It is great to get some use out of these lenses. They are doubled >> effective focal length which leaves me wanting something on the WA side. >> But the 135mm does make for a small light 270mm. >> > > > -- > Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid > a lengthily search. > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Micro 4/3s the Dark-side
thats the problem with m43, to get wide angle you need to buy a 14mm lens. - J.C.O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of P. J. Alling Sent: Friday, May 25, 2012 5:13 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Micro 4/3s the Dark-side You haven't really crossed to the darkside, at least you're using good glass... ;-) However with that 2x crop you really don't have anything that qualifies as wide angle, On 5/25/2012 3:50 PM, Don Guthrie wrote: > I have crossed the line & purchased a 4/3s camera. My setup of camera > & 4 lenses cost less than $200! > Olympus Pen E PL1 body only from Amazon $169.00, Pentax to Micro 4/3s > adapter off-brand $20.00 and > 4 manual Pentax lens 28mm 50mm 135mm and 35-80 zoom. > > Here are a few photos taken after I opened the box popped in the > battery and set the camera to Aperture priority. > Some from inside fast-food place and others of flowers outside my house. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/valdon/7268313246/in/set-72157629892440362/ligh tbox/ > > > I have a second batch to look at today. Looks like a usable waking > camera & 2nd camera for planned outings. > Next week there is a local festival here where I will try the movie mode. > > It is great to get some use out of these lenses. They are doubled > effective focal length which leaves me wanting something on the WA side. > But the 135mm does make for a small light 270mm. > -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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You haven't really crossed to the darkside, at least you're using good glass... ;-) However with that 2x crop you really don't have anything that qualifies as wide angle, On 5/25/2012 3:50 PM, Don Guthrie wrote: I have crossed the line & purchased a 4/3s camera. My setup of camera & 4 lenses cost less than $200! Olympus Pen E PL1 body only from Amazon $169.00, Pentax to Micro 4/3s adapter off-brand $20.00 and 4 manual Pentax lens 28mm 50mm 135mm and 35-80 zoom. Here are a few photos taken after I opened the box popped in the battery and set the camera to Aperture priority. Some from inside fast-food place and others of flowers outside my house. http://www.flickr.com/photos/valdon/7268313246/in/set-72157629892440362/lightbox/ I have a second batch to look at today. Looks like a usable waking camera & 2nd camera for planned outings. Next week there is a local festival here where I will try the movie mode. It is great to get some use out of these lenses. They are doubled effective focal length which leaves me wanting something on the WA side. But the 135mm does make for a small light 270mm. -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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They look gorgeous (resolution- and color-wise) on screen. Is it a "responsive" camera? (Important especially in situations like that in your first image). Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/bulentcelasun 2012/5/25 Don Guthrie : > I have crossed the line & purchased a 4/3s camera. My setup of camera & 4 > lenses cost less than $200! > Olympus Pen E PL1 body only from Amazon $169.00, Pentax to Micro 4/3s > adapter off-brand $20.00 and > 4 manual Pentax lens 28mm 50mm 135mm and 35-80 zoom. > > Here are a few photos taken after I opened the box popped in the battery and > set the camera to Aperture priority. > Some from inside fast-food place and others of flowers outside my house. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/valdon/7268313246/in/set-72157629892440362/lightbox/ > > I have a second batch to look at today. Looks like a usable waking camera & > 2nd camera for planned outings. > Next week there is a local festival here where I will try the movie mode. > > It is great to get some use out of these lenses. They are doubled effective > focal length which leaves me wanting something on the WA side. > But the 135mm does make for a small light 270mm. > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Micro 4/3s the Dark-side
I have crossed the line & purchased a 4/3s camera. My setup of camera & 4 lenses cost less than $200! Olympus Pen E PL1 body only from Amazon $169.00, Pentax to Micro 4/3s adapter off-brand $20.00 and 4 manual Pentax lens 28mm 50mm 135mm and 35-80 zoom. Here are a few photos taken after I opened the box popped in the battery and set the camera to Aperture priority. Some from inside fast-food place and others of flowers outside my house. http://www.flickr.com/photos/valdon/7268313246/in/set-72157629892440362/lightbox/ I have a second batch to look at today. Looks like a usable waking camera & 2nd camera for planned outings. Next week there is a local festival here where I will try the movie mode. It is great to get some use out of these lenses. They are doubled effective focal length which leaves me wanting something on the WA side. But the 135mm does make for a small light 270mm. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
