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The black blob goes silver...
The mirror would not have to be excessively large for a square sensor.... Assuming a 23mm square sensor the mirror would need to be the same depth as that in one of the dinky pentax film bodies such as the ME or MX. The whole proportion of the camea would of course change, and for the better!!
Posted by viewfinder on 26/03/2009 - 14:02
The black blob goes silver...
I don't think we will see much change in the DSLR as we know now and also the pixels will settle down at the current amount. The only thing I think that will improve alot is the dynamic range and the iso noise of the sensor. I also believe that Pentax will come with a new image processor to impr...
Posted by Anvh on 26/03/2009 - 14:33
The black blob goes silver...
To follow John's comment, would the 'small' following of a square sensor make it worth while. I doubt it. Manufacturers need to get away from 'this is how we've always done it' attitudes and start thinking about how to do it better with modern materials. I know I'd like a metal body on on m...
Posted by Hardgravity on 26/03/2009 - 14:40
The black blob goes silver...
How many Kms have been sold then? Do you know, Viewfinder? And how many more will be sold if the price comes down in a couple of months time? What it has going for it is its small size. And I would prefer a Km to an entry-level dSLR from any other make. My point exactly. Keep the small size, a...
Posted by Hardgravity on 26/03/2009 - 16:46
Auto Focus and Remote Control
Remember to use the viewfinder blind to prevent stray light entering and affecting the exposure. Would you mind explaining how stray light can reach the sensor in this manner?...sorry, this might be a stupid question.:oops: Presumably, there would be a reduced risk when looking thru the viewfinder? ...
Posted by Robin128 on 31/03/2009 - 19:45
Auto Focus and Remote Control
It does not hit the sensor, but the light meter and will result in under exposure. Your eye/face is normally adequate to stop stray light entering. Try it out - take two successive pictures, one with the viewfinder open and another with it closed. It will be worse when you have bright sunlight...
Posted by polchraine on 31/03/2009 - 19:52
Auto Focus and Remote Control
It does not hit the sensor, but the light meter and will result in under exposure. Your eye/face is normally adequate to stop stray light entering. Try it out - take two successive pictures, one with the viewfinder open and another with it closed. It will be worse when you have bright sunlight...
Posted by Robin128 on 01/04/2009 - 08:21
New SLR rumours?
I have taken this from a Dutch forum. The poster, Pentaxke, has contacts in the industry. Never the less take it all with a pinch of salt given the date.:wink: He states that it will be announced on 30th April and will have: A magnesium body, Jis class 7 water proof 9whatever that means :roll:. ...
Posted by Gwyn on 01/04/2009 - 12:14
New SLR rumours?
I have taken this from a Dutch forum. The poster, Pentaxke, has contacts in the industry. Never the less take it all with a pinch of salt given the date.:wink: He states that it will be announced on 30th April and will have: A magnesium body, Jis class 7 water proof 9whatever that means :roll:. ...
Posted by Don on 01/04/2009 - 12:50
New SLR rumours?
I have taken this from a Dutch forum. The poster, Pentaxke, has contacts in the industry. Never the less take it all with a pinch of salt given the date.:wink: He states that it will be announced on 30th April and will have: A magnesium body, Jis class 7 water proof 9whatever that means :roll:. ...
Posted by golfdiesel on 01/04/2009 - 14:27
Pentax repairs .. return times?
My K10D really needs to go back to Pentax so that I can get a mark looked at on my sensor (Too heavy handed with my rocket blower). It may need a new sensor or maybe just a clean but can anyone tell me what their turnaround time are like? Thanks.
Posted by Mike-P on 03/04/2009 - 14:49
Pentax repairs .. return times?
Mike, From what I understand it is very hard to damage the sensor in that way, there are a couple of filters in front of it. Have you tried wet swab cleaning pads?
Posted by beakynet on 03/04/2009 - 15:23
Pentax repairs .. return times?
My K10D really needs to go back to Pentax so that I can get a mark looked at on my sensor (Too heavy handed with my rocket blower). It may need a new sensor or maybe just a clean but can anyone tell me what their turnaround time are like? Thanks. BTW, usually there is a filter in front of the sens...
Posted by piotro on 03/04/2009 - 15:23
which has better noise control the k10d or the k20d
This is another imprecise question, and you will probably need to specify what you intend on asking. The K20 has better high ISO capabilities above ISO 800. And it represents a great step up from the K10. Generally speaking, anything above ISO 400 will be cleaner on a K20, not to mention that it ...
Posted by nathanever82 on 03/04/2009 - 23:21
k200d user advice
I like my K200D a lot, I'm not sure it's inferior to the 10 as it carries features over from the 10 and uses a new sensor. Menu wise it's the same as the 110D pretty much and from talking to my dad who uses a 10 is close enough to the 10's too.
Posted by Katier on 04/04/2009 - 18:21
Kit Bag which one?
Tamrac expedition 4 here, swallows all my gear. K20d, 10-17mm 14mm 30mm 50mm 70mm 70-300mm flash, filters, cleaning equip, spare batteries, remote etc... Plus I then strap my tripod to it. I'm looking for a smaller bag to just pack the K20d & 3 or 4 lenses ready for the summer as carrying al...
Posted by RR on 06/04/2009 - 13:17
General iso settings
What ISO? It depends entirely on the circumstances ;) I used the K10D from ISO100 to around ISO800 - shooting RAW and using Silkypix Developer Studio to remove most of the noise. Occasionally I would use ISO1600. The K20D I use comfortably up to ISO2000, and infrequently up to ISO3200. You...
Posted by MattMatic on 07/04/2009 - 13:56
Extra kit for a newbie with a k200d
Dust normally gets on the sensor when you change lenses - it doesn't matter if the lenses in question are auto or manual, old or new. It's all down to how careful you are and whether the lens in question is covered in muck... :wink:
Posted by hefty1 on 08/04/2009 - 17:03
Firmware update for K20D 1.03
Does the 1.03 update contain the previous 1.02 update too? There was no 1.02. For some reason it was never released. The improved AF and SR are apparently Pentax trying something out on us K20D users ready for the mysterious new concept camera. Which won't be FF or a square sensor it seems.
Posted by Gwyn on 09/04/2009 - 21:31
Firmware update for K20D 1.03
Does the 1.03 update contain the previous 1.02 update too? There was no 1.02. For some reason it was never released. The improved AF and SR are apparently Pentax trying something out on us K20D users ready for the mysterious new concept camera. Which won't be FF or a square sensor it seems. As lo...
Posted by golfdiesel on 09/04/2009 - 21:53
