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Pentax FF: Less MP more Image Quality ?
I would rather more focus on increasing, if technically possible, dynamic range. I certainly have zero interest, at this time or foreseeable future, for anything higher than 16 MP and would be very happy with 14 or even 12. Indeed I actively don't want more than 16 thanks all the same. for one thing...
Posted by Smeggypants on 10/04/2014 - 01:42
Pentax FF: Less MP more Image Quality ?
why limit your DR requirements to that of the human eye? Because you won't be able to see any more than that anyway... True, but people compress dynamic ranges by raising shadows and lowering highlights. HDR is an extreme example of this. By having a super dynamic range imaging the detail you...
Posted by Smeggypants on 10/04/2014 - 02:01
Pentax FF: Less MP more Image Quality ?
[quote:3496ace15f="judderman62"]I would rather more focus on increasing, if technically possible, dynamic range. I certainly have zero interest, at this time or foreseeable future, for anything higher than 16 MP and would be very happy with 14 or even 12. Indeed I actively don't want more than 16 th...
Posted by gwing on 10/04/2014 - 02:14
Pentax FF: Less MP more Image Quality ?
[quote:3496ace15f="gwing"][quote:3496ace15f="judderman62"]I would rather more focus on increasing, if technically possible, dynamic range. I certainly have zero interest, at this time or foreseeable future, for anything higher than 16 MP and would be very happy with 14 or even 12. Indeed I actively ...
Posted by Smeggypants on 10/04/2014 - 03:01
Pentax FF: Less MP more Image Quality ?
Pentax have left FF too late, they have limited FF lens options available, the only real market for one would be current Pentax users and many of us have too many DA lenses to make the change now anyway. That said, I don't see the future being FF anyway. Sensor manufacturers will always prefer la...
Posted by johnha on 10/04/2014 - 03:27
Pentax FF: Less MP more Image Quality ?
Personally I'm right into the video as much as stills, so this type of 'compromise camera' at 12 MP is absolutely fine by me. It provides whole sensor output as video (at 4k resolution) and 12MP is large enough for my stills. My K-30 is 16MP, which is only 25% bigger than 12MP anyway. That works ...
Posted by richandfleur on 10/04/2014 - 03:59
Pentax FF: Less MP more Image Quality ?
Pentax have left FF too late, they have limited FF lens options available, the only real market for one would be current Pentax users and many of us have too many DA lenses to make the change now anyway. That said, I don't see the future being FF anyway. Sensor manufacturers will always prefer la...
Posted by Smeggypants on 10/04/2014 - 06:23
Pentax FF: Less MP more Image Quality ?
Personally I'm right into the video as much as stills, so this type of 'compromise camera' at 12 MP is absolutely fine by me. It provides whole sensor output as video (at 4k resolution) and 12MP is large enough for my stills. My K-30 is 16MP, which is only 25% bigger than 12MP anyway. That works ...
Posted by Smeggypants on 10/04/2014 - 06:25
K3 centre focus point issue
If eyesight is so bad would it not be better to use an alternative process that removes this constraint? i.e. autofocus on something like a wall parallel to your camera back using LV/CDAF then switch to optical and AF again. If the lens moves when refocusing then adjust its fine calibration unti...
Posted by McBrian on 22/04/2014 - 14:21
K3 centre focus point issue
Does dialling in lens AF fine adjustment affect both CDAF (on sensor) and PDAF (viewfinder) auto focus? No, AF adjustment is only for phase detect. When using contrast detect the focus is absolute (ie off the sensor) and does not need correction. A pity that Pentax can't produce some kind of LV ...
Posted by MattMatic on 22/04/2014 - 14:35
K3 centre focus point issue
Does dialling in lens AF fine adjustment affect both CDAF (on sensor) and PDAF (viewfinder) auto focus? It doesn't affect CDAF, which as you say uses information from the actual sensor to confirm focus (hence why it is slower but more reliable).
Posted by Pentaxophile on 22/04/2014 - 14:39
I've just bought a K-5IIs
Well, I must say I am using my k5IIs more than my k3 and there are some differences that I can see but don't quite understand yet; when I can put my finger on it I'll share a comment; the area of " raised eye brows" which is the best way to put it relates to colour rendition on the K3 which as of y...
Posted by Daronl on 10/04/2014 - 05:25
I've just bought a K-5IIs
Well, congratulations on getting your K5IIs. I bought mine when they first came out, partnering a K7 after dropping off a K 20 D. I must say I can only talk in superlatives about that camera (K5IIs) which was clearly quite a step up as a usable tool to the K7 which again is a great camera. However...
Posted by Daronl on 10/04/2014 - 12:47
Digital SLR - Taking The Plunge!
Welcome Hoyerman. Depending on you budget and the fact that you wish to shoot Landscapes most of all, I would suggest the following The Aformentioned K-5. It is a mighty DSLR, in fact even with the K-3 coming out, I have not upgraded to the K-3, I love my K-5 so much. If the K-5 price is to...
Posted by Offertonhatter on 11/04/2014 - 18:45
Digital SLR - Taking The Plunge!
Hello and Welcome Hoyerman :D I have a K10 and a K5 - the K10 still makes me happy although the K5 improves on it on almost every way. The K10 is certainly more pleasing in hand as such but that is a matter of preference, the K5 is smaller:D try them both if you can :D I use manual and and ...
Posted by Stuey on 11/04/2014 - 20:49
Digital SLR - Taking The Plunge!
p.s - not that I have one or have used one the sensor in the k20/k7 is not meant to be up to the k10 or k5 but this is just what I am told and not from experience. It is the Samsung one as we all know rather than a Sony one. I only mention it for the OP as he may not be aware. TBH I have found it...
Posted by Offertonhatter on 11/04/2014 - 21:37
Digital SLR - Taking The Plunge!
If you can stretch to it, I'd seriously consider the last of the new K-30s while you can still get them. Same sensor and IQ as the K-5, excellent handling and great viewfinder. Weather sealed. SRS have an ex-demo one for sale with only 41 clicks on EBay, and I think you could do a lot worse if it...
Posted by JonSchick on 11/04/2014 - 22:30
Digital SLR - Taking The Plunge!
Almost any of the Pentax DSLR's introduced in the last 5 years or so will be a good starter. Later models bring improvements that expand your photographic experience. Early models are not much use for motorsport unless it is a bright sunlit day, but for general photography, they will serve you well....
Posted by Mannesty on 12/04/2014 - 09:32
Which new body?
Started my pentax journey with a K200d. Loved it and bought a couple of lenses. After a while the upgrade bug bit hard and I bought a k5. To be completely honest I didn't see as much benefit as hoped. Yes it had video, far more pixels to play with and better low light sensitivity but I felt the ...
Posted by bforbes on 14/04/2014 - 11:22
Which new body?
IMHO the FLUcard is a gimmick. For a flagship body released in 2013 the absence of built-in WiFi is a total mystery to me. The FLUcard adds considerable cost and a potential for failure [as do all SD cards]. I'm also very concerned at the large number of people who have experienced the 'machine gu...
Posted by SteveLedger on 14/04/2014 - 22:39
