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A Few Days with the Pentax K--D
Everyone seems to be talking about the K20D and the K200D as replacements to K10D and K100D Super. Does anyone else think that they should complement the range and not replace the existing kit? Long train of thought coming... Well they do need to replace the existing kit... I know most of us are...
Posted by ZaphodB on 23/01/2008 - 23:58
K10D Battery
Note: the K20D uses the same grip and battery as the K10D. It takes far less power because the K20D uses a CMOS sensor, and the K10D uses a CCD sensor ;) Matt
Posted by MattMatic on 25/01/2008 - 12:30
K20 D
I'm seriously excited.... :P Focus error correction, calibratable monitor, freely selectable file names Other highlights of note: * Multiple exposure - 3 or 5 shots (great for HDR) * Dynamic Range Enhancement * Preview image can be saved * Same mode dial & wheel operations * Live view ca...
Posted by MattMatic on 23/01/2008 - 18:00
K20 D
OMG> This is not funny, I may have to seek a lawyer :lol: K20D: 14.6 MP CMOS sensor • Fast Signal Processing thanks PRIME • Dust Alert - for dust removal system at the touch • pixel mapping • 14-bit analog converter • ISO 100 - 6400 • Dynamic Range Enlargement • Noise suppress...
Posted by McBrian on 23/01/2008 - 18:41
K20 D
There's almost a way of working round it - I can put the AF540 on one of the cheap optical triggers and use a pre-A lens (or an A lens in manual), because then the K10D does not emit a pre-flash. You need nothing for the AF540 :) Set the mode on the flash to "SLAVE 2" and it will trigger...
Posted by MattMatic on 25/01/2008 - 12:26
K20 D
Live does nothing for me at all, I would prefer a bright viewfinder.. If I ever find myself in a situation when I need to get down on my hands and knees and still end up with a fabulous shot, I just get out my Mamiya 645 with the waistlevel viewfinder.... I am happy to use my K10D for the time...
Posted by Pwynnej on 28/01/2008 - 09:24
K20 D
Live does nothing for me at all, I would prefer a bright viewfinder.. If I ever find myself in a situation when I need to get down on my hands and knees and still end up with a fabulous shot, I just get out my Mamiya 645 with the waistlevel viewfinder.... I am happy to use my K10D for the time...
Posted by benjikan on 28/01/2008 - 09:48
Missed oportunity.
What I really want from Pentax, (and I bet a lot of other people too) is a full frame sensor. I think Pentax are missing a great oportunity to overtake Nikon and Canon, here. If pentax produced a FF dslr for arround £500. can you imagine what market share they'd get., as well as the unending gratit...
Posted by mowog on 24/01/2008 - 16:58
Missed oportunity.
Now that we have ultra-wide angles at reasonable prices I'm not so sure it matters any more. The real advantage might be lower noise levels from a larger sensor with larger pixels but there would not necessarily be much increase in MP count. And then a new range of lenses would be needed, so a...
Posted by johnriley on 24/01/2008 - 17:24
Missed oportunity.
What I really want from Pentax, (and I bet a lot of other people too) is a full frame sensor. I have a K10D and have started investing in some dedicated glass! I would not want to put that investment behind me and buy a full frame DSLR! One thing that has always bee a strength for me of Pentax is ...
Posted by beakynet on 25/01/2008 - 00:19
Missed oportunity.
Backwards compatibility, I like. Turning my 35mm into a 52, and my prized 85mm SMC Takumar into a 122, I dont like! I don't see why it would cost any more to make a big sensor than a small one.
Posted by mowog on 25/01/2008 - 10:08
Missed oportunity.
Backwards compatibility, I like. Turning my 35mm into a 52, and my prized 85mm SMC Takumar into a 122, I dont like! I don't see why it would cost any more to make a big sensor than a small one. I think if that was the case the D40 and EOS450D would be full frame. Personally, I think it's right t...
Posted by Pwynnej on 25/01/2008 - 10:35
Missed oportunity.
And it costs more because of the physics... An APS-C sensor has about 370 square mm of chip, versus a full frame at 864 square mm! :shock: That's about 2.3 times the surface area of semiconductor. Semiconductors have to be grown, sliced, and then one wafer is divided up into several die. The w...
Posted by MattMatic on 25/01/2008 - 10:41
K10D complete failure when pop-up flash popped up
Roseanne, sorry to hear your sad story of repairs. I am indeed a lucky guy, as everything seems to be OK, apart from dirt on the sensor and one or two specks on the focussing screen. The flash seems OK, but to be honest I have not used the camera too much in the past 2 weeks since getting it back. Y...
Posted by SPB on 02/02/2008 - 19:11
AF400T with K10D???
How can I use my trusty AF400T hammerhead flash with my new K10D? I cannot run to the price of a new flash just yet! What accessories are necessary, and what features would be available and/or lost? Welcome any suggestions. Thanks in advance. :) Set camera to Manual, and flash to Manual. Then use...
Posted by George Lazarette on 25/01/2008 - 18:21
full frame..
1. Do you think Pentax will release a full frame camera onto the market? 2. Why not? (if not) 3. When do you think they will release it? (if yes) The problem with FF is that all these new lenses have a smaller image circle than FF, so ultimately Pentax would have to build up a whole new digital...
Posted by ikillrocknroll on 26/01/2008 - 20:53
full frame..
I think if Canon can reduce the price of full frame sensors massively and quickly before there is significant further development of smaller sensors then maybe other makers will have to follow suit? We'll have to wait and see ................. :lol: The thing is, manufacturers don't have to follow...
Posted by hefty1 on 26/01/2008 - 22:19
full frame..
However, it has always been true that a big chunk of film ALWAYS beats a smaller chunk of film This is true. so physics will dictate that this is also true with sensors. However this does not follow, for the following reason: The film is a tiny part of the cost of having a bigger space to ...
Posted by ChrisA on 27/01/2008 - 11:53
full frame..
May I ask you guys some questions? Why do Sony want a full frame body considering their position is quite a bit lower than what Pentax is enjoying? You may argue that Sony is an electronics giant and have enormous power on sensor developing but don't forget Pentax is backed up by Samsung. I don't...
Posted by fleetwoodjazz on 27/01/2008 - 19:06
full frame..
someone above suggested that Pentax would need to go FF to get 3rd place behind Canikon. Last time I checked, Olympus currently hold that spot (on sales figures anyway) and they don't EVEN have an APS-C size sensor.
Posted by Mongoose on 28/01/2008 - 13:12
