David wrote:
Nice to see the slated top plate on the 645d, something I wish the new
D would have as well but it doesn't look like it.
Interesting that a lot of stuff is masked out on the 645d back- must be
trying to hide some sort of advantage they think they have -or- it's got
a long way to
- Original Message -
From: "Paul Stenquist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
It will most likely be similar to the Nikon D200, which B&H has priced at
l699. If it can equal that camera in specs, it will be a winner in my book.
I'm sure it will accommodate early lenses in a manner at least as effi
Nice to see the slated top plate on the 645d, something I wish the new D
would have as well but it doesn't look like it.
-david
Marco Alpert wrote:
Photo of the 21mm and the back of the 645D here:
http://www.pentax.co.jp/japan/news/2006/200609.html
.
- Original Message -
From: "Marco Alpert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Photo of the 21mm and the back of the 645D here:
http://www.pentax.co.jp/japan/news/2006/200609.html
Why does the 645D have a exposure mode dial? Doesn't it have hyper modes?
Pål
Photo of the 21mm and the back of the 645D here:
http://www.pentax.co.jp/japan/news/2006/200609.html
- Original Message -
From: "Paul Stenquist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4155243&size=lg
The autofocus selector appears to be the same, but the order is reversed.
It looks like there's a PC connector on that side with a cover. The wheel
on top ap
DZ1 would be funnier.
On Feb 23, 2006, at 6:34 PM, Dario Bonazza wrote:
Wouldn't it be nice if they'll call it Z1D?
Dario
http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4155243&size=lg
The autofocus selector appears to be the same, but the order is
reversed. It looks like there's a PC connector on that side with a
cover. The wheel on top appears to include only exposure programs.
There's a lever under it, just as on
In the hand, the LX feels larger than the MZ-S. The MZ-S is taller
but the shape is more ergonomic.
The D/DS et al are thicker feeling. I agree with Paul ... it doesn't
look much bigger than the D/DS to me.
If the new body does have image stabilization in addition to the
10Mpixel sensor,
Bank Xfer?
Sorry to hear about Red's problem. It's getting to be a very unsafe world
out there
Shel
> [Original Message]
> From: Juan Buhler
> ps: is there any other reliable way to wire money to Central Europe from
the US?
On Feb 23, 2006, at 3:09 PM, Christian wrote:
... Full k-mount computability? Who cares really. ...
My sentiments exactly. I've just finished selling off the rest of my
pre-AF Pentax lenses (keeping only the A50/2.8 Macro) since I've
replaced all of them with the newer, better performing
I think they should name it William.
Tom C.
From: Pål Jensen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
To:
Subject: Re: It's here (was: Another pre-PMA rumour...)
Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 01:35:24 +0100
- Original Message - From: "Dario Bonazza" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Wo
Uh, every DSLR is a manual focus camera. The choice is always yours.
Tthat it will also autofocus is just a plus.
Paul
On Feb 23, 2006, at 5:49 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
Keep dreaming, Juan, and be glad the current cameras, and probably the
new
ones, will work with the older MF lenses.
BTW, I
- Original Message -
From: "Paul Stenquist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I don't think it appears to be very large. The lens is obviously quite
large in comparison to the camera.
Based on the diametre of the lens mount it appears to be slightly larger
than the MZ-S which is larger than the
You *wouldn't want to pay for in camera image stabilzation, if it has it?
Why not?
It can't weigh much, certainly would not add any more complex operation than
toggling it on/off (or if it was really smart, it would allow the user to
set the shutter speed at which it kicked in), and would like
Don Williams wrote:
Does anyone know how good Tamrac bags are? I'dlike to get one to hold
the *ist D on my belt.
I'm another Tamrac fan. My only criticism is that their range is
too big: it takes me for ever to decide which one to get!
Keith McG
- Original Message -
From: "Dario Bonazza" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Wouldn't it be nice if they'll call it Z1D?
Not really
I don't think it appears to be very large. The lens is obviously quite
large in comparison to the camera. I would like image stabilization if
it doesn't add a lot of cost. But I suspect the new Pentax DSLR won't
have it. It will most likely be similar to the Nikon D200, which B&H
has priced at
It's about bloody time too.
Dave
On 2/24/06, Rob Studdert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> http://www.steves-digicams.com/pr/pentax_02232006_645dslr_pr.html
>
>
> Rob Studdert
> HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA
> Tel +61-2-9554-4110
> UTC(GMT) +10 Hours
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distu
On Feb 23, 2006, at 5:49 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
How are you able to determine how large it is?
I'd sure be disappointed if it had image stabilization, a feature I'd
not
want to pay for either with dollars or with weight and complexity.
Both look to have a "green button," but what does th
Don't worry, it will have dedicated buttons for setting WB an ISO - much faster
method of setting this than via mode wheel or menu.
--
Pozdrowienia
Sylwek
-Original Message-
From: "John Coyle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subj: Re: It's here (was: Another pre-PMA rumour...)
Date: Fri 24. Feb
That would be interesting name saying a lot for Pentax users. Letter "D" ia
undoubtely on the small plate, but I can't see other symbols.
--
Best regards
Sylwek
-Original Message-
From: "Dario Bonazza" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subj: Re: It's here (was: Another pre-PMA rumour...)
Date: Fri
Yes I did, good idea as Mamiya ZD (AFAIR) has it too. Until it is a self timer
lamp of course ;-)
--
Best regards
Sylwek
-Original Message-
From: "Dario Bonazza" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subj: Re: It's here (was: Another pre-PMA rumour...)
Date: Fri 24. Feb 2006 0:41
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To:
That pretty much matches what I was told by a D200 owner - he'd
had no problems with his one (which he'd had for 3 months or so),
but he knew of some other owners who had run into the problem,
which Nikon had fixed free of charge.
On Thu, Feb 23, 2006 at 03:07:56PM -0800, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
Not sure I agree with you there Dario - I hope it's not buried in the menu
system!
John Coyle
Brisbane, Australia
- Original Message -
From: "Dario Bonazza" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Friday, February 24, 2006 8:40 AM
Subject: Re: It's here (was: Another pre-PMA rumour...)
And I
On Fri, Feb 24, 2006 at 12:18:05AM +0100, Dario Bonazza wrote:
> John Francis wrote:
>
> >I'm waiting to find out if it has one or two control wheels.
>
> Two. The one in front is visible. Do you think it could be the only one? I
> don't, since when it's single it's on the back.
>
> Dario
I ha
Have you noticed that apparently the 645D features an aux. AF beam?
Unfortunately, the D2 has not.
Dario
- Original Message -
From: "Sylwester Pietrzyk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2006 11:44 PM
Subject: Re: It's here (was: Another pre-PMA rumour...)
On 200
I've never skiied before, but I watched the men's downhill a few days ago,
and it all looks pretty straightforward really - stand on slope, bend
knees,
let gravity take its course...
Make sure you stay @ a Holiday Inn Express
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: "Bob W" <[
Wouldn't it be nice if they'll call it Z1D?
Dario
- Original Message -
From: "Sylwester Pietrzyk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2006 11:44 PM
Subject: Re: It's here (was: Another pre-PMA rumour...)
On 2006-02-23, at 23:40, Dario Bonazza wrote:
And ISO/Quali
Generally looks like the current D layout including the 3 position
switch of AF and seems like the metering mode switch is also there.
I would be very happy to a big raw buffer like the Nikon and keeping
the general style/layout of the current D.
My big problem will be affording one when it relea
On 23/2/06, Juan Buhler, discombobulated, unleashed:
>Has anyone gone through a similar ordeal with Western Union? How good
>are they at dealing with internal fraud?
I have read enough to know that I would rather have bamboo inserted
under my fingernails than use WU !
Cheers,
Cotty
___/\_
I've had several Tamrac bags. All well made & durable. I had an issue with
one, my fault, when I returned it to them for repair, they not only fixed
the issue but updated features on the bag to the current level - all this
for free!
They got me.
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
F
On 23/2/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED], discombobulated, unleashed:
>According to the IT people at the ad agency where I'm working, "an
>exploit allowing the execution of malicious code on a Mac with no user
>interaction has been discovered." Apple is apparently going to provide a
>fix, but until then the
John Francis wrote:
I'm waiting to find out if it has one or two control wheels.
Two. The one in front is visible. Do you think it could be the only one? I
don't, since when it's single it's on the back.
Dario
-Original Message-
From: "Juan Buhler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subj: Re: It's here
Date: Thu 23. Feb 2006 23:56
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>There have been cases of strange >banding--"courduroy noise" in D200
>images in low light.
I guess it was presentonly in the fir
This one time, at band camp, Bob Shell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> So we're back to 18 megapixels for the 645D?
Model names, designs, specifications and market launch schedules of these
products are all tentative and subject to change without notice.
Nothing we have not heard on this list, wo
A wonderful family keepsake!
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: "Jens Bladt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: OT: I'll never really grow up...
Hello list
I believe Godfrey have inspired me to do this (sorry):
http://www.jensbladt.dk/Bedste-dag-album/Bedstesdag-show.html
...I ju
On 23/2/06, Pål Jensen, discombobulated, unleashed:
>
>Actually most pros used those Canons with manual focus and manual
>exposureeven sports photographers...
Sorry Pal, but that's a load of festering bollocks.
Cheers,
Cotty
___/\__
|| (O) | People, Places, Pastiche
||=|
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
Is that a good sensor? How has it been behaving itself in the Nikon?
It might be nice if there were a Samsung version, perhaps leaving the
Pentax to have more bells and whistle and the Samsung being a bit more
basic.
If you are interested, dpreveiw has a full review of t
Rick, Nice interesting capture!
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: "Rick Womer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: PESO: Freiburg Market
Last June my wife and I spent a couple of days in
Freiburg, Germany. What a lovely town! My favorite
place is the market square surrounding the
This is OT but might be of some interest to those of you making
transactions across borders.
My gf is buying an apartment in Warsaw. She has family there acting as
liason and is closing on a deal right now. She needed to wire some
money for a (not an extreme amount, $1700), and used the Western Un
The issue Nikon's been having with the early production D200s isn't
the sensor itself. It's in some of the supporting hardware and
adjustable/controllable, within limits of course. People who are
experiencing a problem are being told to return their cameras for a
service to eliminate it. Fr
I'm waiting to find out if it has one or two control wheels.
Oh, and whether it can accept a battery grip. The body looks
more like the DS than the D, so I doubt if the BG-1 will fit :-(
Apart from that (and whether it takes CF cards) I doubt if I'll
be too disappointed - the buffer size and fra
On Thu, Feb 23, 2006 at 11:44:46PM +0100, Sylwester Pietrzyk wrote:
>
>
> I bet it will have full K-mount compatibility . . .
I'll take that bet.
There have been cases of strange banding--"courduroy noise" in D200
images in low light. However, Ken Rockwell loves it and says it isn't
a problem.
:)
j
On 2/23/06, Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Is that a good sensor? How has it been behaving itself in the Nikon?
>
> It might be
Is that a good sensor? How has it been behaving itself in the Nikon?
It might be nice if there were a Samsung version, perhaps leaving the
Pentax to have more bells and whistle and the Samsung being a bit more
basic.
Shel
> [Original Message]
> From: Christian
> Dario Bonazza wrote:
> > htt
Keep dreaming, Juan, and be glad the current cameras, and probably the new
ones, will work with the older MF lenses.
BTW, I'm hoping that the new camera maintains it's simplicity, doesn't come
with too many bells and whistles, and is just a good, solid upgrade from
what currently exists.
Shel
How are you able to determine how large it is?
I'd sure be disappointed if it had image stabilization, a feature I'd not
want to pay for either with dollars or with weight and complexity.
Both look to have a "green button," but what does that say? It may imply
to some that the green button will
At 05:34 PM 2/23/2006, you wrote:
Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 15:11:36 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
From: jtainter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: EBay Scam
Message-ID:
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
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Need help, gang. I ma
On 23 Feb 2006 at 14:30, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
> Now it's time for the Speculation and Complaint Department to issue forth
> it's commentaries ;-))
Yes, I note Paal is already injecting a neat dose of "in-body stabilizer"
rumour :-)
> The DSLR looks like it may be a nice step up from the D and
On 2006-02-23, at 23:40, Dario Bonazza wrote:
And ISO/Quality/WB is no longer on mode dial. That's good!
Hand grip reminds me the one from Z1P :-) I bet it will have full K-
mount compatibility and AF performance never found before in Pentax
cameras ;-)
--
Best regards
Sylwek
And ISO/Quality/WB is no longer on mode dial. That's good!
Dario
- Original Message -
From: "Sylwester Pietrzyk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2006 11:36 PM
Subject: Re: It's here (was: Another pre-PMA rumour...)
On 2006-02-23, at 23:30, Pål Jensen wrote:
Th
There are pictures at the Steve's Digicams site.
Looks good. ;-)
Godfrey
Patience is rewarded.
On Feb 23, 2006, at 2:15 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
Didn't read this yet - it's probably the same, or close, to the
announcement shown below ...
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0602/06022307pentaxnews
On 23 Feb 2006 at 17:21, Bob Shell wrote:
>
> On Feb 23, 2006, at 5:04 PM, Dario Bonazza wrote:
>
> > http://www.steves-digicams.com/pr/pentax_02232006_645dslr_pr.html
>
>
> So we're back to 18 megapixels for the 645D?
Yes, I don't know what the John Dickins they are on about.
Rob Studdert
On 2006-02-23, at 23:30, Pål Jensen wrote:
The camera seem quite large. It could in fact include in-body
stabilizer. If it does this will be my first digital camera.
Yes, it's rather big considering that not that small DA 16-45/4 is
attached...
--
Best regards
Sylwek
The camera seem quite large. It could in fact include in-body stabilizer. If
it does this will be my first digital camera.
The 645D have the green button. It seem to mimick the K-mount cameras
interface.
Pål
Now it's time for the Speculation and Complaint Department to issue forth
it's commentaries ;-))
The DSLR looks like it may be a nice step up from the D and the DS/DS2. Of
course, that's based on pics and, essentially, no information.
I'd be a lot more thrilled if the announcement said that the
Cool!
I have to say though, I read "MF" as "manual focus", and said "wow, a
manual focus DSLR!!"
It would have been nice...
j
On 2/23/06, Rick Womer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Take a look at dpreview.
>
> They plan to exhibit at PMA a 10MP APS DSLR, a MF
> DSLR, and a 21mm lens. Prototypes o
Dario Bonazza wrote:
http://www.steves-digicams.com/pr/pentax_02232006_645dslr_pr.html
Looks like my guess was right that the D-whatever will be using the Sony
10MP sensor as also found in the D200. wonder if there will be a
Samsung-branded version as well?
--
Christian
http://photograp
On Feb 23, 2006, at 5:04 PM, Dario Bonazza wrote:
http://www.steves-digicams.com/pr/pentax_02232006_645dslr_pr.html
So we're back to 18 megapixels for the 645D?
Bob
Take a look at dpreview.
They plan to exhibit at PMA a 10MP APS DSLR, a MF
DSLR, and a 21mm lens. Prototypes only, on the market
"in the fall".
Rick
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> [Original Message]
> From: jtainter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To:
> Date: 2/23/2006 2:13:49 PM
> Subject: EBay Scam
>
> Need help, gan
I can't seem to recieve emails at the moment, Accesscomm is having some
issues.
So, while this may be a redundant email, at least it's on topic.
But.
DPReview has an interesting news announcement for Pentax users.
William Robb
Didn't read this yet - it's probably the same, or close, to the
announcement shown below ...
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0602/06022307pentaxnews.asp
Shel
> [Original Message]
> From: Dario Bonazza
> http://www.steves-digicams.com/pr/pentax_02232006_645dslr_pr.html
Need help, gang. I may have just fallen for an eBay scam. Got a message from a
supposed eBay member saying "I sent the money, please let me know when the
package ships." I have had nothing listed. I clicked on the sender's name to
find out more. That was my mistake. The name took me to an eBay-l
http://www.steves-digicams.com/pr/pentax_02232006_645dslr_pr.html
http://www.steves-digicams.com/pr/pentax_02232006_645dslr_pr.html
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
Thibouille,
I'm afraid you owe Mark, not me, a beer. I've just reported old and recent
rumors already heard here.
However, I'll be happy to accept your kind offer and raise a glass on his
behalf the first time I'll meet you :-)
Dario
- Original Message -
From: "Thibouille" <[EMAIL
Pål Jensen wrote:
Dario wrote:
The supposed early announcement of the D2 (or whatever they're going to
call it) is approaching. Just a couple of days to go for the PMA to
begin...
Is this supposed to be the good one, the semi-pro thing, or is it just
another of the endless permutations of
Hi,
I'm not really expecting to carry a camera while I whizz down the slopes - I
have absolutely no idea whether I'll be any good at skiing, and trying to
carry a camera at the same time will only add to my difficulties. The
earlier thread put me off that idea.
--
Cheers,
Bob
> -Original M
- Original Message -
From: "Thibouille" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
- "You finish?"
- "No, I'm Danish."
LOL good one ;)
Guess I'll never really grow up either
Sorry, Jens... :-)
Jostein
Personally, I like the Tamrac & Lowe bags when things need to be protected.
The padding reminds me of modern athletic shoes with all the padding involved.
The large Lowe is very suitable for my 4x5 and small Tamrac bags are nice when
not much hardware is needed.
But for carrying a lot of 135/dig
Very similar to this one.
http://cgi.ebay.com/TENBA-Camera-Bag-Lots-of-pockets-MSRP-360_W0QQitemZ7591893153QQcategoryZ50507QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Oh, and "Equa" is part of "Tenba" upside-down and backward,
just missing the "t". ; )
Collin
Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 16:07:18 -0500
To: pentax
From:
As has been pointed out many times, the reason the pros use
Canon (and, to some extent, Nikon) is for one reason - pro
support. If you can't get replacement gear at big venues,
loaner gear to try out new stuff, and rental equipment for
expensive occasional-use items, then the pros don't use it.
N
I don't ski with a camera - though if I wanted to take
one, I might consider my digital point and shoot. An
SLR would be too big of a chunk to fall on - I did
that (while biking) onto the P&S, and it hurt badly
enough.
Maybe you'll be more graceful than I... I tend to hit
the snow hard and fast a
Thanks guys.
Why is my hat suddenly so tight...
graywolf
http://www.graywolfphoto.com
http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf
"Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof"
---
Lon Williamson wrote:
Yeah, you were missed. I like your nick, for one thing, and folks
seemed to
I am adamant that our own Mark Roberts can blast Ken away, if Mark
would Just Practise. It's very very important.
grin. -Lon
frank theriault wrote:
On 2/21/06, Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
and polish your skin...
Now that's just *weird*.
You ~do~ know to whom I was referring,
Looks nice Bob. I didn't get a chance to respond earlier.
I've skiied with both my PZ-1p and the *ist D. I find the zooms and the
31mm LTD are just too bulky under my coat. Last week I used the *ist D and
the 43mm LTD. I'm contemplating the DA 40 pancake as it would be the least
bulky lens
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
On Feb 23, 2006, at 11:59 AM, Adam Maas wrote:
I'm looking to add a serious MF kit to my mix as well, probably
Bronica SQ stuff (Pentax unfortunatly doesn't offer 6x6 kit)
Of course you can crop the Pentax 6x7 to 6x6 when you wish and still
have the option of a rec
Thanks to everybody who helped out with the skiing questions a few weeks
ago. I leave tomorrow for about 9 days in Val d'Allos and will unsubscribe
later this evening until I get back.
I've never skiied before, but I watched the men's downhill a few days ago,
and it all looks pretty straightforwa
I find a mouse adequate for many things. In particrlar though it is very
difficult to make irregular selections using the mouse. I want to do this
either when I'm applying a filter to only a specific element of the
photograph or when I want to 'lift' an element out of a photo and cut/paste
el
On Feb 23, 2006, at 11:59 AM, Adam Maas wrote:
I'm looking to add a serious MF kit to my mix as well, probably
Bronica SQ stuff (Pentax unfortunatly doesn't offer 6x6 kit)
Of course you can crop the Pentax 6x7 to 6x6 when you wish and
still have the option of a rectangular format when that i
Yep. For all around general usage, I find they work quite well. I have a 1
GB and 2-4GB's, one being the recording medium used in the JVC Everio
camcorder.
I occasionally hear a high pitched whine, similar to a flash capacitor
charging, but not nearly that loud. 99.9% of the time I hear not
Pål
So, it must be a really big mystery to you, why they are not using Pentaxes,
right?
Regards
Jens Bladt
http://www.jensbladt.dk
-Oprindelig meddelelse-
Fra: Pål Jensen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sendt: 23. februar 2006 21:01
Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Emne: Re: *IST-D / DS & High speed
I vote with Frank. Polish your skin, you red haired debbil.
-Lon
Mark Roberts wrote:
"frank theriault" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
and polish your skin...
Now that's just *weird*.
Depends on how you work. I've shot sports with MF glass without
prefocusing 10 seconds in advance. But I can focus fairly quickly as I
follow the action.
I also find 2.5-3 fps to be plenty enough for me.
The lack of glass is a bigger issue.
And big cameras are an issue even for those who aren
- Original Message -
From: "Jens Bladt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Yes, you can. If you have enough time. Pre focusing at the point where you
GUESS the athelete will be in 10 secs.
But when the action actually happends, using a 2.5 FPS camera is like
going
to Las Vegas with just 10 USD in
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
-- Original message --
From: Adam Maas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I'm looking to add a serious MF kit to my mix as well, probably Bronica
SQ stuff (Pentax unfortunatly doesn't offer 6x6 kit)
Of course you can crop the Pentax 6x7 to 6x6 when
Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote:
On Thu, 23 Feb 2006, Adam Maas wrote:
I'm looking to add a serious MF kit to my mix as well, probably
Bronica SQ stuff (Pentax unfortunatly doesn't offer 6x6 kit)
Is 6x7 radically different?
Curious,
Kostas
The body is too big (I like the little boxes of the ot
Thgouht I would tell ya what I think about my microdrive, maybe some
will find that it'll be useful.
* It IS slower than my CF flash cards. Takes quite a bit more time to
empty buffer. I don't care much I usually don't shoot that fast.
* It doesn't make any sound (if you really want to hear it, yo
While I like the Digital workflow, the longer I had the D, the more I
shot film, the only time I really shot digital was for colour or really
low-light work. Note that I'm primarily a B&W shooter (70-80%) and do my
own developing/scanning/printing, so the cost benefit to Digital just
isn't real
Tom, I just tried to look for my Wacom Graphire, purchased about 2000,
to see what model it is and couldn't find it. It was the smallest and
cheapest at the time, probably under 100 US dollars. It worked well.
But I didn't find it that useful for photography. Mousing seemed about
as effective.
On Thu, 23 Feb 2006, Adam Maas wrote:
I'm looking to add a serious MF kit to my mix as well, probably Bronica SQ
stuff (Pentax unfortunatly doesn't offer 6x6 kit)
Is 6x7 radically different?
Curious,
Kostas
Yes, you can. If you have enough time. Pre focusing at the point where you
GUESS the athelete will be in 10 secs.
But when the action actually happends, using a 2.5 FPS camera is like going
to Las Vegas with just 10 USD in your pocket. It just doesn't cut it.
Pro's get the best available gear - th
-- Original message --
From: Adam Maas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
> I'm looking to add a serious MF kit to my mix as well, probably Bronica
> SQ stuff (Pentax unfortunatly doesn't offer 6x6 kit)
Of course you can crop the Pentax 6x7 to 6x6 when you wish and still ha
What interests me is that you went back to film rather
than going from Pentax digital to Canon digital.
--- Adam Maas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Performance and (primarily) equipment compatibility
> were the reasons.
> The tipping point was doing a studio shoot with my
> Camera Club (the TPMG
Heard of this?
Go to www.pentax.de click FOTO part of the site and then Pentax
Network on the right. Be sure at every page to go for english page (if
you don't read german).
Once signed up, you'll have access to database of nice quality
pictures of modern pentax things including the new just annou
Dario wrote:
The supposed early announcement of the D2 (or whatever they're going to
call it) is approaching. Just a couple of days to go for the PMA to
begin...
Is this supposed to be the good one, the semi-pro thing, or is it just
another of the endless permutations of the 6Mp *istD?
P
> --- Adam Maas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>
> > When I had my D, I usually left it locked to the
> > centre point,
> > occasionally choosing another. I almost never used
> > Auto point selection,
> > which almost always picked the worst possible point.
Performance and (primarily) equipment compatibility were the reasons.
The tipping point was doing a studio shoot with my Camera Club (the TPMG
here in Toronto) where I couldn't use one of the lighting setups because
of it being Canon wireless (The club is something like 90% Canon
shooters). Get
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