Re: Who can translate Swedish for us?
On Sep 16, 2006, at 10:23 PM, Lawrence Kwan wrote: On Sat, 16 Sep 2006, Bertil Holmberg wrote: Things are looking good for Pentax right now. Eight supersonic lenses coming up. Now, where is that medium format camera? Are you sure that those eight lenses displayed in the brochure are the upcoming USM lenses? Not by my interpretation. The USM lenses would be called DA*; and none of those displayed were called DA*. I believe the supersonic lenses description at the top do not refer to the lenses photos. They are displayed as part of the lens chart illustration. I don't think there is any official annoucement of USM lens yet. I looked at it carefully as well and I think you are right. None of them were referenced as DA*. It sounds like the first two will be the 16-50/2.8 and 50-135/2.8 in December. Bryan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Who can translate Swedish for us?
You may well be right. Please note, however, that those eight images are part of the first indented paragraph under the heading ThE lATEST cRiTERiON FOR PENTAX lENSES: SPEED. – follwed by the supersonic blurb. Then comes the second heading and the complete table. So my interpretation is typographically correct, although perhaps unduly optimistic in the near time frame. But the graphical people may have erred, of course. A different qwuestion is if it is likely that just those eight lenses will become DA* ones in due course. Does a macro lens really benefit from superfast focusing? Bertil I looked at it carefully as well and I think you are right. None of them were referenced as DA*. It sounds like the first two will be the 16-50/2.8 and 50-135/2.8 in December. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Who can translate Swedish for us?
I think a macro would benefit of it. Usually a macro lens as a long (sometimes very long) focussing ramp (for obvious reasons). In this case, if SSM is supposed to be faster, then yes it would benefit a lot. My SMC 100/3.5 macro which I quite like is difficultto be used as a normal lens because of very slow focussing, simply because the time it takes to turn the whole focussing thing is huge. BTW I find an FA 50/1.4 should benefit of it, it also has quite a long focussing ramp. Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Who can translate Swedish for us?
On 17/9/06, Bertil Holmberg, discombobulated, unleashed: my interpretation is typographically correct, although perhaps unduly optimistic Mark! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Who can translate Swedish for us?
Bees fly fast. If a super fast AF really works, it sure looks significant to me. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bertil Holmberg Sent: 17. september 2006 11:24 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Who can translate Swedish for us? You may well be right. Please note, however, that those eight images are part of the first indented paragraph under the heading ThE lATEST cRiTERiON FOR PENTAX lENSES: SPEED. follwed by the supersonic blurb. Then comes the second heading and the complete table. So my interpretation is typographically correct, although perhaps unduly optimistic in the near time frame. But the graphical people may have erred, of course. A different qwuestion is if it is likely that just those eight lenses will become DA* ones in due course. Does a macro lens really benefit from superfast focusing? Bertil I looked at it carefully as well and I think you are right. None of them were referenced as DA*. It sounds like the first two will be the 16-50/2.8 and 50-135/2.8 in December. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Who can translate Swedish for us?
I've been looking at this one more time. They way it is written strongly indicate that it's not a typo. It goes something like this: We know that the final version of the camera will make 16 bit raw files. So it looks like either misinformation, a marketing hype (deliberate misinformation, or conflicting information. My point is; the sentence strongly suggests that they have a source for this information. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark Roberts Sent: 16. september 2006 20:48 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Who can translate Swedish for us? http://kamerabild.mkf.se/ArticlePages/200609/13/20060913142740_ADF984/200609 13142740_ADF984.dbp.asp Swedish mag is claiming that K10D RAW files will be 16-bit color. Apparently they're claiming that all extant Pentax promotional literature says 12-bit because the decision to change the firmware for 16-bit was made *very* recently (Sept 11). I'm skeptical, but we'll find out before too long I suppose. -- Mark Roberts Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com 412-687-2835 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Who can translate Swedish for us?
If I where you, I wouldn't base my lens purchase plan on this document. I believe this is an ad hoc translation, could be errors here. The fact that the document is sited at Pentax Norway, one of the small fishes in the pond, makes it less official to me. Disclaimer aside. It's a neat document, I'm happy it's there ;-) Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gonz Sent: 17. september 2006 04:24 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Who can translate Swedish for us? Wow. Looks like they are converting all the DA lense lineup to be USM? I better start saving up, or selling my non-USM DA lenses now! rg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It was on the dpreview forum: Please see the K10D pentax catalogue at http://www.pentax.no/accounts/433774/File/Datablader/8690.pdf Looks like the 43mm LE is a goner, guess I am happy that I got mine in time :-) They are in the 13 page brochure that's been mentioned before, I believe. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Who can translate Swedish for us?
On 9/17/06 1:23 AM, Lawrence Kwan, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't think there is any official annoucement of USM lens yet. Look for a new lens roadmap on 9/26 (Photokina). The rumour says that we will be pleasantly surprised (or even shocked :-). Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Who can translate Swedish for us?
Lawrence Kwan wrote: The USM lenses would be called DA* The DA* designation is just for the high end glass (as has always been the case with the * designation). The D-FA 60-250 has no * but reportedly is a USM lens. -- Mark Roberts Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com 412-687-2835 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Who can translate Swedish for us?
On 9/17/06 8:53 AM, K.Takeshita, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Look for a new lens roadmap on 9/26 (Photokina). The rumour says that we will be pleasantly surprised (or even shocked :-). Not directly from Pentax but someone close to them. But let's just keep it as a rumour for now :-). Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Who can translate Swedish for us?
Tim Øsleby wrote: My point is; the sentence strongly suggests that they have a source for this information. Here's the thread on DP Review: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=20055054 In particular: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=20058276 http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=20058816 -- Mark Roberts Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com 412-687-2835 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Who can translate Swedish for us?
Ouch Ken you became Master of the Tease or what? I can't wait ... 2006/9/17, K.Takeshita [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On 9/17/06 1:23 AM, Lawrence Kwan, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't think there is any official annoucement of USM lens yet. Look for a new lens roadmap on 9/26 (Photokina). The rumour says that we will be pleasantly surprised (or even shocked :-). Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Who can translate Swedish for us?
I've played with a couple USM/AF-S macro's. The only working advantage is that you can leave them in AF mode and override the camera's focusing decisions. Which the D-FA lenses already allow. -Adam Thibouille wrote: I think a macro would benefit of it. Usually a macro lens as a long (sometimes very long) focussing ramp (for obvious reasons). In this case, if SSM is supposed to be faster, then yes it would benefit a lot. My SMC 100/3.5 macro which I quite like is difficultto be used as a normal lens because of very slow focussing, simply because the time it takes to turn the whole focussing thing is huge. BTW I find an FA 50/1.4 should benefit of it, it also has quite a long focussing ramp. Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Who can translate Swedish for us?
Some of what the Swedish article says about the K10D is this: Pentax has created a strong compeditor for Canon, Nikon, Olympus and Sony - at long last. Whit the K10D Pentax is closing the gap/building a bridge over the class ravine between Canon/Nikon and the rest (My interpretation). The new K10D is loaded with innovative features never before seen in a DSLR system. Pentax finally got rid of the incomprehensible *ist-name. Dust removing mechanism. One of the best viewfinders in on market. There's a polaroid function - see the picture before you take it. Kalvin values (WB) can be set manually. 16 bit RAW-files. Better dynamics, less noise. Thus better JPEG's - less need for shooting RAW. 3.3 FPS (regarded somewhat low, but /perhaps explainable by the 22 bit colour recordings/larger files. Nice locks (pro-feel) for battery door and memory card door. That's pretty much it (what's new or specially remarkable) Regards Jens Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 Skype: jensbladt248 -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] vegne af Jens Bladt Sendt: 17. september 2006 11:46 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: SV: Who can translate Swedish for us? I can! Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 Skype: jensbladt248 -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] vegne af Bertil Holmberg Sendt: 17. september 2006 11:24 Til: pdml@pdml.net Emne: Re: Who can translate Swedish for us? You may well be right. Please note, however, that those eight images are part of the first indented paragraph under the heading ThE lATEST cRiTERiON FOR PENTAX lENSES: SPEED. – follwed by the supersonic blurb. Then comes the second heading and the complete table. So my interpretation is typographically correct, although perhaps unduly optimistic in the near time frame. But the graphical people may have erred, of course. A different qwuestion is if it is likely that just those eight lenses will become DA* ones in due course. Does a macro lens really benefit from superfast focusing? Bertil I looked at it carefully as well and I think you are right. None of them were referenced as DA*. It sounds like the first two will be the 16-50/2.8 and 50-135/2.8 in December. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.4/449 - Release Date: 09/15/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.4/449 - Release Date: 09/15/2006 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.4/449 - Release Date: 09/15/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.4/449 - Release Date: 09/15/2006 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Who can translate Swedish for us?
One of the best viewfinders in on market. Top class; equal to D80 and D200, isn't that what they say about VF? They also rave about the Hyper Mode and general ergonomics. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jens Bladt Sent: 17. september 2006 17:04 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: RE: Who can translate Swedish for us? Some of what the Swedish article says about the K10D is this: Pentax has created a strong compeditor for Canon, Nikon, Olympus and Sony - at long last. Whit the K10D Pentax is closing the gap/building a bridge over the class ravine between Canon/Nikon and the rest (My interpretation). The new K10D is loaded with innovative features never before seen in a DSLR system. Pentax finally got rid of the incomprehensible *ist-name. Dust removing mechanism. One of the best viewfinders in on market. There's a polaroid function - see the picture before you take it. Kalvin values (WB) can be set manually. 16 bit RAW-files. Better dynamics, less noise. Thus better JPEG's - less need for shooting RAW. 3.3 FPS (regarded somewhat low, but /perhaps explainable by the 22 bit colour recordings/larger files. Nice locks (pro-feel) for battery door and memory card door. That's pretty much it (what's new or specially remarkable) Regards Jens Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 Skype: jensbladt248 -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] vegne af Jens Bladt Sendt: 17. september 2006 11:46 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: SV: Who can translate Swedish for us? I can! Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 Skype: jensbladt248 -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] vegne af Bertil Holmberg Sendt: 17. september 2006 11:24 Til: pdml@pdml.net Emne: Re: Who can translate Swedish for us? You may well be right. Please note, however, that those eight images are part of the first indented paragraph under the heading ThE lATEST cRiTERiON FOR PENTAX lENSES: SPEED. follwed by the supersonic blurb. Then comes the second heading and the complete table. So my interpretation is typographically correct, although perhaps unduly optimistic in the near time frame. But the graphical people may have erred, of course. A different qwuestion is if it is likely that just those eight lenses will become DA* ones in due course. Does a macro lens really benefit from superfast focusing? Bertil I looked at it carefully as well and I think you are right. None of them were referenced as DA*. It sounds like the first two will be the 16-50/2.8 and 50-135/2.8 in December. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.4/449 - Release Date: 09/15/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.4/449 - Release Date: 09/15/2006 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.4/449 - Release Date: 09/15/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.4/449 - Release Date: 09/15/2006 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Who can translate Swedish for us?
I speak Swedish. It says: My name is Johanson, I live in Wisconsin, I work in a lumber mill there. Hmmm. Maybe that's not quite right:-). Paul On Sep 16, 2006, at 2:47 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: http://kamerabild.mkf.se/ArticlePages/ 200609/13/20060913142740_ADF984/20060913142740_ADF984.dbp.asp Swedish mag is claiming that K10D RAW files will be 16-bit color. Apparently they're claiming that all extant Pentax promotional literature says 12-bit because the decision to change the firmware for 16-bit was made *very* recently (Sept 11). I'm skeptical, but we'll find out before too long I suppose. -- Mark Roberts Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com 412-687-2835 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Who can translate Swedish for us?
Paul Stenquist wrote: I speak Swedish. It says: My name is Johanson, I live in Wisconsin, I work in a lumber mill there. Hmmm. Maybe that's not quite right:-). I could have sworn there was a Bork, bork, bork! in there... -- Mark Roberts Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com 412-687-2835 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Who can translate Swedish for us?
I don´t have time to translate the whole thing, but I can confirm that they claim to know that it will delivers 16bit RAW files. There is no mention of any recent changes in the specs, so it could be a misprint. I may get a chance to look at one on tuesday, so I´ll bring an SD card in case I´m allowed to take some pictures... DagT Den 16. sep. 2006 kl. 20.47 skrev Mark Roberts: http://kamerabild.mkf.se/ArticlePages/ 200609/13/20060913142740_ADF984/20060913142740_ADF984.dbp.asp Swedish mag is claiming that K10D RAW files will be 16-bit color. Apparently they're claiming that all extant Pentax promotional literature says 12-bit because the decision to change the firmware for 16-bit was made *very* recently (Sept 11). I'm skeptical, but we'll find out before too long I suppose. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Who can translate Swedish for us?
DagT wrote: I don´t have time to translate the whole thing, but I can confirm that they claim to know that it will delivers 16bit RAW files. There is no mention of any recent changes in the specs, so it could be a misprint. I may get a chance to look at one on tuesday, so I´ll bring an SD card in case I´m allowed to take some pictures... Well if the poster on the DP Review message board is right, all the pre-production prototypes in circulation will have firmware far too old for 16-bit RAW. We're really going to have to wait for production models to appear in late October or early November. -- Mark Roberts Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com 412-687-2835 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Who can translate Swedish for us?
Mark Roberts wrote: Paul Stenquist wrote: I speak Swedish. It says: My name is Johanson, I live in Wisconsin, I work in a lumber mill there. Hmmm. Maybe that's not quite right:-). I could have sworn there was a Bork, bork, bork! in there... Only if they are the chef at the mill. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Who can translate Swedish for us?
Mark, the text says that test version they could look at for three hours were not finished enough to deliver useful test images. “We know that the final version will deliver 16-bit raw files.” Where did you see the Sep 11 stuff? I received the printed version of the mag with the K10D preview on the 14th, that's perfect timing, if any! Their conclusion is very positive; “Pentax has created a very strong competitor to Nikon, Canon, Sony and Olympus, with the reservation that we have not seen any images from the camera. We don't really expect it will make photographers convert, but for someone who is buying a new system, there is much in favor of the Pentax, especially with the low price in mind.” The same issue of KB also have a review of the K110D which is also very supportive. “Best among the low priced.” A sensible choice, simply put. Things are looking good for Pentax right now. Eight supersonic lenses coming up. Now, where is that medium format camera? http://kamerabild.mkf.se/ArticlePages/ 200609/13/20060913142740_ADF984/20060913142740_ADF984.dbp.asp Swedish mag is claiming that K10D RAW files will be 16-bit color. Apparently they're claiming that all extant Pentax promotional literature says 12-bit because the decision to change the firmware for 16-bit was made *very* recently (Sept 11). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Who can translate Swedish for us?
8? What are those 8 ? ;) 2006/9/16, Bertil Holmberg [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Mark, the text says that test version they could look at for three hours were not finished enough to deliver useful test images. We know that the final version will deliver 16-bit raw files. Where did you see the Sep 11 stuff? I received the printed version of the mag with the K10D preview on the 14th, that's perfect timing, if any! Their conclusion is very positive; Pentax has created a very strong competitor to Nikon, Canon, Sony and Olympus, with the reservation that we have not seen any images from the camera. We don't really expect it will make photographers convert, but for someone who is buying a new system, there is much in favor of the Pentax, especially with the low price in mind. The same issue of KB also have a review of the K110D which is also very supportive. Best among the low priced. A sensible choice, simply put. Things are looking good for Pentax right now. Eight supersonic lenses coming up. Now, where is that medium format camera? http://kamerabild.mkf.se/ArticlePages/ 200609/13/20060913142740_ADF984/20060913142740_ADF984.dbp.asp Swedish mag is claiming that K10D RAW files will be 16-bit color. Apparently they're claiming that all extant Pentax promotional literature says 12-bit because the decision to change the firmware for 16-bit was made *very* recently (Sept 11). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Who can translate Swedish for us?
That may explain the conflicting numbers flying around for the amount of RAW continuous. I've heard from 9 to 12. Better buy some more disk space boys... 16 bits sounds very interesting. Could change the way even die hard JPG people look at RAW. rg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://kamerabild.mkf.se/ArticlePages/200609/13/20060913142740_ADF984/20060913142740_ADF984.dbp.asp Swedish mag is claiming that K10D RAW files will be 16-bit color. Apparently they're claiming that all extant Pentax promotional literature says 12-bit because the decision to change the firmware for 16-bit was made *very* recently (Sept 11). I'm skeptical, but we'll find out before too long I suppose. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Who can translate Swedish for us?
I've read it too. As all hands on articles about the camera it is enthusiastic. I don't think there is more in the article, nothing new, besides the 16 bit part. Could be a misunderstanding, could be right. Time will tell. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of DagT Sent: 16. september 2006 22:18 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Who can translate Swedish for us? I don´t have time to translate the whole thing, but I can confirm that they claim to know that it will delivers 16bit RAW files. There is no mention of any recent changes in the specs, so it could be a misprint. I may get a chance to look at one on tuesday, so I´ll bring an SD card in case I´m allowed to take some pictures... DagT Den 16. sep. 2006 kl. 20.47 skrev Mark Roberts: http://kamerabild.mkf.se/ArticlePages/ 200609/13/20060913142740_ADF984/20060913142740_ADF984.dbp.asp Swedish mag is claiming that K10D RAW files will be 16-bit color. Apparently they're claiming that all extant Pentax promotional literature says 12-bit because the decision to change the firmware for 16-bit was made *very* recently (Sept 11). I'm skeptical, but we'll find out before too long I suppose. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Who can translate Swedish for us?
8? What are those 8 ? ;) They are in the 13 page brochure that's been mentioned before, I believe. PENTAX has developed a new lens range for the K10D: the DA* series. The new lenses work with particularly quick supersonic technology: Piezo electronics- based autofocus control ad- justs the focus of the lens at lightning speed. Additionally, the K10D recognises the “digital finger print” of the lens and knows the optimal setting values for exposure (MTF technology) for each DA* lens. The new supersonic lenses are – like the K10D – completely protected from humidity and dust. smc-DA 14mm/2,8 ED smc-DA 10–17mm f/3,5–4,5 ED smc-DA 12–24mm f/4,0 ED (IF) smc-DA 16–45mm f/4,0 ED smc-DA 18–55mm f/3,5–5,6 AL smc-DA 50–200mm f/4,0–5,6 ED smc-DFA 50 mm f/2,8 Macro smc-DFA 100mm f/2,8 Macro -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Who can translate Swedish for us?
Tim Øsleby wrote: I've read it too. As all hands on articles about the camera it is enthusiastic. I don't think there is more in the article, nothing new, besides the 16 bit part. Could be a misunderstanding, could be right. Time will tell. And even if the 16-bit stuff is true now (I'm skeptical) it's a very recent change. And there's plenty of time before the camera's release for them to change it *back* to 12-bit :) -- Mark Roberts Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com 412-687-2835 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Who can translate Swedish for us?
It was on the dpreview forum: Please see the K10D pentax catalogue at http://www.pentax.no/accounts/433774/File/Datablader/8690.pdf Looks like the 43mm LE is a goner, guess I am happy that I got mine in time :-) They are in the 13 page brochure that's been mentioned before, I believe. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Who can translate Swedish for us?
Wow. Looks like they are converting all the DA lense lineup to be USM? I better start saving up, or selling my non-USM DA lenses now! rg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It was on the dpreview forum: Please see the K10D pentax catalogue at http://www.pentax.no/accounts/433774/File/Datablader/8690.pdf Looks like the 43mm LE is a goner, guess I am happy that I got mine in time :-) They are in the 13 page brochure that's been mentioned before, I believe. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Who can translate Swedish for us?
On Sat, 16 Sep 2006, Bertil Holmberg wrote: Things are looking good for Pentax right now. Eight supersonic lenses coming up. Now, where is that medium format camera? Are you sure that those eight lenses displayed in the brochure are the upcoming USM lenses? Not by my interpretation. The USM lenses would be called DA*; and none of those displayed were called DA*. I believe the supersonic lenses description at the top do not refer to the lenses photos. They are displayed as part of the lens chart illustration. I don't think there is any official annoucement of USM lens yet. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
