Just got notification from BH about the new Pentax cameras.
Their web site goes on for pages showing every available color combination. snark Pentax has the most extensive line of DSLRs in existence! Eat your heart out Canon!/snark Ok, serious observation and poll question. Is anyone else still disappointed that there is no provision for an optional EVF on the new Full Frame Q7? -- There are two kinds of computer users those who've experienced a hard drive failure, and those that will. -- 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 6/18/2013 1:02 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: Ok, serious observation and poll question. Is anyone else still disappointed that there is no provision for an optional EVF on the new Full Frame Q7? Not me. I'm a weird amalgamation of neophyte and Luddite. I didn't start taking photos with any actual interest in photography until well into the digital era, but I just can't imagine liking anything other than an optical viewfinder. I realize that's stupid to a lot of people, but I'm OK with that. Like Abe Simpson, I defiantly fly a 49-star American flag, because I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah! -- Walt -- 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: Just got notification from BH about the new Pentax cameras.
On Jun 18, 2013, at 2:02 PM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Is anyone else still disappointed that there is no provision for an optional EVF on the new Full Frame Q7? -- No -- 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: Just got notification from BH about the new Pentax cameras.
Quoting P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com: Their web site goes on for pages showing every available color combination. snark Pentax has the most extensive line of DSLRs in existence! Eat your heart out Canon!/snark Ok, serious observation and poll question. Is anyone else still disappointed that there is no provision for an optional EVF on the new Full Frame Q7? No, but I am disappointed that there's no optional EVF for the original Q/Q10. I really like the Q but in bright sunlight composing an image is a matter of guesswork. -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- 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: Just got notification from BH about the new Pentax cameras.
No, not for that camera. I keep daydreaming of a Q-Pro or Q-Limited with controls laid out for an enthusiast, rather than a casual snapshotter, and higher quality lenses. That one would need an EVF. In my daydream the EVF replaces the built in flash and pops up/folds out when needed. Paul Ewins Melbourne, Australia On 19/06/2013, at 4:02 AM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Ok, serious observation and poll question. Is anyone else still disappointed that there is no provision for an optional EVF on the new Full Frame Q7? -- 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.
New Pentax Cameras
Optio X: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0408/04082401pentax_optiox.asp Optio S5i: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0408/04082402pentax_optios5i.asp Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|www.macads.co.uk/snaps _
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BTW, the other new release by Pentax is the Optio S50. Now, in _simple_ terms, what is the difference between the S5 and the S50? Or, for that matter, the S4 and the S40? I don't want the specifications, I can go to dpreview for that, but a few sentence description of how they differ. Pentax sure likes to do that, don't they? Optio S, Optio 30, Optio S30, S4, S4i, S40, S5, S5i, S50... It's like the dozens of IQZooms! They fall out like popcorn... keith Daniel J. Matyola wrote: The Optio S5i looks like a nice upgrade of the Optio S series. The Optio X, however, doesn't appear to have an optical viewfinder. . . Cotty wrote: Optio X: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0408/04082401pentax_optiox.asp Optio S5i: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0408/04082402pentax_optios5i.asp
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--- Keith Whaley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snip Now, in _simple_ terms, what is the difference between the S5 and the S50? Or, for that matter, the S4 and the S40? I don't want the specifications, I can go to dpreview for that, but a few sentence description of how they differ. snip Apparently the new finish conveys a sense of quality (not actual quality mind you, just a ~sense~ of it). Perhaps the old ones didn't have that? Just guessing, of course... vbg -frank = Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst Of course it's all luck -- Henri Cartier-Bresson __ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca
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The S50 is a standard PS digital. The S5 is the minature (Altoid tin size) pocket camera. Or is it the other way around? -- Keith Whaley wrote: BTW, the other new release by Pentax is the Optio S50. Now, in _simple_ terms, what is the difference between the S5 and the S50? Or, for that matter, the S4 and the S40? I don't want the specifications, I can go to dpreview for that, but a few sentence description of how they differ. Pentax sure likes to do that, don't they? Optio S, Optio 30, Optio S30, S4, S4i, S40, S5, S5i, S50... It's like the dozens of IQZooms! They fall out like popcorn... keith Daniel J. Matyola wrote: The Optio S5i looks like a nice upgrade of the Optio S series. The Optio X, however, doesn't appear to have an optical viewfinder. . . Cotty wrote: Optio X: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0408/04082401pentax_optiox.asp Optio S5i: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0408/04082402pentax_optios5i.asp -- graywolf http://graywolfphoto.com/graywolf.html
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The S5 is the 5 MP version of the S4. And, since the S4 will fit the can, I assume the S5 will as well... keith graywolf wrote: The S50 is a standard PS digital. The S5 is the minature (Altoid tin size) pocket camera. Or is it the other way around?
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Of course, in camera IS would only work with the digital cameras, but that seems to be the way of the world right now. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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John wrote: All I see them saying is that there will still be some lenses made for the 35mm market. And we've got a pretty good idea what they will be - lower-priced FA-J lenses (without the aperture ring); It is definitely more than FA-J lenses. The new lenses will have different technical solutions; one of them an instant AF/MF feature; that is AF overide like on Canon EF lenses. Whether these are USM lenses with KAF3 mount is unknown (to me). But they are definitely new lenses. Nothing from Pentax says that feature will be on the 35mm lenses.
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On 23 Dec 2003 at 15:08, Pål Jensen wrote: You may be right. However, I do believe focal lenght is transmitted to the body by all Pentax AF lensesor is it only FA lenses? Anyway, moving sensor is a much more elegant solution for IS on a DSLR as it eliminate all the optical problems connected to optical IS. It should also be far more cost effective. And it is apparently the solution Pentax will choose. Sounds like Contax's attempt at AF using conventional lenses, great concept... Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998
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Have you guys seen this? It may be old news but I've been off-line for awhile. According to Pop Photography: With its *ist D certainly the compact, lightweight winner of all digital SLRs, Pentax vows to move in two directions: even smaller, lighter, less expensive digital SLRs (Pentax: there's no reason why we can't make a digital SLR as light and small as a 35mm SLR), and a more comprehensive SLR with image stabilizer in camera body or lenses. Two series of lenses are visualized: one for the APS digital sensor cameras and one for 35mm cameras, the lenses to be introduced in parallel, perhaps five a year. Pål
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It is old news, and can be translated into some obvious statements: They´ll have to compete with 300D but they´ll keep a line of more advanced cameras They´ll have to come up with some kind of image stabilization They´ll make some lenses that are compatible with film cameras Not much information here... DagT På 22. des. 2003 kl. 23.14 skrev Pål Jensen: Have you guys seen this? It may be old news but I've been off-line for awhile. According to Pop Photography: With its *ist D certainly the compact, lightweight winner of all digital SLRs, Pentax vows to move in two directions: even smaller, lighter, less expensive digital SLRs (Pentax: there's no reason why we can't make a digital SLR as light and small as a 35mm SLR), and a more comprehensive SLR with image stabilizer in camera body or lenses. Two series of lenses are visualized: one for the APS digital sensor cameras and one for 35mm cameras, the lenses to be introduced in parallel, perhaps five a year. Pål
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Dag wrote: It is old news, and can be translated into some obvious statements: They´ll have to compete with 300D but they´ll keep a line of more advanced cameras They´ll have to come up with some kind of image stabilization They´ll make some lenses that are compatible with film cameras Not much information here... Well, I think theres lot of information there. Firstly it implies new lens series in addition to the coming DA lenses. This could mean the KAF3 mount. At least if not, theres not much need to release a new 35mm covering lens series as Pentax already have a comprehensive line-up of such lenses. Secondly, they acknowledge for the first time that they will actually market image stabilization. Perhaps even built into the camera making all your lenses into IS lenses. A great solution particularly for those of us who have imvested significant money into Pentax super telephotos. In addition Pentax have once again leaked out that they will make a digital solution for the 645 system. According to Pop Photography for release next year. Pål
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- Original Message - From: Pål Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] (snip) making all your lenses into IS lenses. (snip) Pål Welcome home Pål. My guess is that the motion sensor of an in-the-body IS would need to have some lens data, particularly the exact focal length, to calculate and implement the correct degree of compensation. It may be that chipped lenses from F series forward would supply enough data, but it may be that a dedicated chip is required. Just a thought, anyway. regards, Anthony Farr
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I agree there is information there. What's esp intriguing are the new 35mm (non-aps) lenses. Its a stretch, but me thinks that it might be a hint that there is potentially a full frame dslr in pentax's future. Pål Jensen wrote: Dag wrote: It is old news, and can be translated into some obvious statements: They´ll have to compete with 300D but they´ll keep a line of more advanced cameras They´ll have to come up with some kind of image stabilization They´ll make some lenses that are compatible with film cameras Not much information here... Well, I think theres lot of information there. Firstly it implies new lens series in addition to the coming DA lenses. This could mean the KAF3 mount. At least if not, theres not much need to release a new 35mm covering lens series as Pentax already have a comprehensive line-up of such lenses. Secondly, they acknowledge for the first time that they will actually market image stabilization. Perhaps even built into the camera making all your lenses into IS lenses. A great solution particularly for those of us who have imvested significant money into Pentax super telephotos. In addition Pentax have once again leaked out that they will make a digital solution for the 645 system. According to Pop Photography for release next year. Pål
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Boy, is that a stretch. All I see them saying is that there will still be some lenses made for the 35mm market. And we've got a pretty good idea what they will be - lower-priced FA-J lenses (without the aperture ring); the rest of the quoted article strongly suggests that Pentax will continue to make 35mm film-based SLRs or a while, and their current success (such as it is) is in cheaper models, with cheap zoom lenses. KAF3 mount? Full-frame sensor? Dream on. I agree there is information there. What's esp intriguing are the new 35mm (non-aps) lenses. Its a stretch, but me thinks that it might be a hint that there is potentially a full frame dslr in pentax's future. Pål Jensen wrote: Dag wrote: It is old news, and can be translated into some obvious statements: They´ll have to compete with 300D but they´ll keep a line of more advanced cameras They´ll have to come up with some kind of image stabilization They´ll make some lenses that are compatible with film cameras Not much information here... Well, I think theres lot of information there. Firstly it implies new lens series in addition to the coming DA lenses. This could mean the KAF3 mount. At least if not, theres not much need to release a new 35mm covering lens series as Pentax already have a comprehensive line-up of such lenses. Secondly, they acknowledge for the first time that they will actually market image stabilization. Perhaps even built into the camera making all your lenses into IS lenses. A great solution particularly for those of us who have imvested significant money into Pentax super telephotos. In addition Pentax have once again leaked out that they will make a digital solution for the 645 system. According to Pop Photography for release next year. Pål
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The only concern is that full frame DSLR with Minolta like AS is not quite possible. Yours regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan I agree there is information there. What's esp intriguing are the new 35mm (non-aps) lenses. Its a stretch, but me thinks that it might be a hint that there is potentially a full frame dslr in pentax's future. _ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/viruspgmarket=en-caRU=http%3a%2f%2fjoin.msn.com%2f%3fpage%3dmisc%2fspecialoffers%26pgmarket%3den-ca
