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New Pentax Superzoom: X5 (Photokina Leak)
Actually it's 5.5x so it goes from about 22mm, again, at least according to the published info. That would make it the same size as the Q sensor.
Posted by johnriley on 23/08/2012 - 22:57
New Pentax Superzoom: X5 (Photokina Leak)
I printed off an article posted on 23rd November 2011 I believe on ephotozine "Sensor Size Explained with sample photos. From that I quote without really understanding it that the Pentax Q (1/2.33 inch Sensor) has a Crop Area (mm2) ie 5.5x 28 Size 6.16 x 4.6 mm. The crop factor is used to calcula...
Posted by Johnwnjr on 26/08/2012 - 21:44
New Pentax Superzoom: X5 (Photokina Leak)
I can't reproduce the article as the edges of the text are missing! John Looks to be this:
Posted by JAK on 27/08/2012 - 01:04
New Pentax Superzoom: X5 (Photokina Leak)
I like the look of it. More than the Q or the K-01. A bigger sensor and I'd be selling the cat! ( the old knackered cat not the good one)
Posted by dougf8 on 30/08/2012 - 21:41
Pentax X-5
I wonder why they chose not to use a larger sensor though?
Posted by bettyswolloks on 23/08/2012 - 20:05
Optio m30. LCD turns bright noise vertical lines after 5 minutes!
Hi Guys My optio m30 developed a strange fault. When I turn it on it acts normal but after a few minutes of use the lcd turns really bright with a noisy pattern with faint vertical lines but still can see everything. The same when changing to photo view mode. Downloaded photos are not affected by t...
Posted by davidao25 on 14/09/2012 - 11:12
PENTAX X5 BUILD QUALITY
I had a play in LCE with an X5 as a possible purchase for my wife Trish wanting a longer zoom for wildlife when walking. She currently has a nicely made Fujitsu EXR compact which is much better than the very disappointing Pentax Optio RZ10 she had before (CCD sensor useless above base ISO). The X...
Posted by wvbarnes on 05/01/2013 - 16:29
PENTAX X5 BUILD QUALITY
Thank you. For the money most reviews give the X5 high marks. It depends what you want to compare it to. Compare it to any of the Fuji bridge cameras and it reigns above them all. You did not mention though that although it has a small sensor it is CMOS and backlit which will make a difference to th...
Posted by JEREMYHN100 on 05/01/2013 - 17:07
WG-3 and WG-10
The WG-3 looks impressive with a fast f2 lens at wide angle. The WG-10 suspected to be a cheap revamped WG-1 with its cheaper CCD sensor I guess a WG-2 could now be a bargain for summer on the beach while stocks last. My problem is I wouldn't dare leave my K5 kit in the villa :-)
Posted by wvbarnes on 29/01/2013 - 22:59
MX-1 first impressions
I've not had a compact camera for a while, but the images I've seen from the MX-1 persuaded me that it might be time to try again...especially with the current cashback offers, and the rather nice little free Billingham case from SRS (perfect size for the camera, and comes with a belt-loop but no st...
Posted by JonSchick on 07/06/2013 - 22:19
MX-1...rather impressed so far
I'm trying to decide between a MX-1, lumix LX7 and a micro 4/3....am leaning towards a micro 4/3 but the image quality here is making it tougher to decide. I am a little troubled by its lack of a hot shoe for a flash. Really I feel that micro 4/3 and a compact like the MX-1 are very different. I am ...
Posted by bwlchmawr on 17/08/2013 - 21:55
pentax k-r Disappointed
Hi, regarding the original post. I went from a Konica Minolta A200 bridge camera to the Canon G9. The small sensors meant blown skies and far too deep depth of field.The control they in theory offered therefore was limited by the sensor size and ultra wide lenses. Pentax KX, KR and now K5 have...
Posted by wvbarnes on 05/07/2013 - 11:45
pentax k-r Disappointed
I think that when switching from using a camera in auto to manual setting it is best to go to full manual which is not as dificult as may think, the important thing to understand is how changing a setting affect the end result. I would set the metering to mutli-segement for now, which will averag...
Posted by punkrockemo on 05/07/2013 - 19:56
pentax k-r Disappointed
Re the focal length of the lens. Well it is what it says, 18-55mm ! What's different is that the sensor is roughly half the size of a 35mm film frame, so it's like putting a normal 35mm slide in a half frame mount - it gets cropped. To get the equivalent lens in 35mm terms of your 18-55mm you ha...
Posted by JAK on 06/07/2013 - 20:32
pentax k-r Disappointed
I found that by going to the custom image menu on my Kr and selecting bright or vibrant picture settings and then adjusting the contrast by +1 or +2 and the sharpness by +1 it gave very good results. My jpegs improved even more in terms of contrast and colour by getting a used Pentax 16-45 lens ...
Posted by McGregNi on 07/07/2013 - 10:06
pentax k-r Disappointed
RAW shooters always just want that 'little bit more' though. I've been using OOC jpegs from my K10D more and more often (although I usually shoot RAW+, just in case!) The jpegs look a bit dodgy at 100%, but already have a nice pop that saves a ton of editing time. For me it's a balance between wanti...
Posted by Pentaxophile on 07/07/2013 - 20:21
pentax k-r Disappointed
Its a bit like AA filter / non AA filter comparisons - the real value of one over the other only shines through clearly under certain conditions. The consensus seems to be that the value to an individual of RAW over a camera JPEG would vary depending on what the image was destined to become and how ...
Posted by McGregNi on 07/07/2013 - 21:51
Optical overkill?
Would an expensive piece of glass be a waste of money if attached to a lesser quality camera? Its certainly too hot today for me to wade through that article :( I think the simple answer to the question has got to be 'yes' - if its only that resolution & MTF stuff that's being considered. If a ...
Posted by McGregNi on 07/07/2013 - 16:00
Optical overkill?
Would an expensive piece of glass be a waste of money if attached to a lesser quality camera? Its certainly too hot today for me to wade through that article :( I think the simple answer to the question has got to be 'yes' - if its only that resolution & MTF stuff that's being considered. If a ...
Posted by Dogsbody on 07/07/2013 - 19:31
Optical overkill?
I reckon you should be more worried about your lenses being up to the resolving power of your K30's sensor, than the other way around. The K30 has excellent IQ, probably a dead heat with the K5ii. And better than the original K5. Pentaxforums called it the 'best Pentax DSLR ever' when they reviewed ...
Posted by Pentaxophile on 07/07/2013 - 20:24
