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Expected lifetime of a digital camera...
the whole thing works just like a film SLR except that the film is a digital sensor. Unless you are talking about live view on the K20, the sensor is only active as long as the shutter is open (plus dark frame aquisition if activated). I strongly suspect the shutter will wear out long before the ...
Posted by Mongoose on 05/07/2008 - 10:52
ICC = I'm completely confused?
Use raw and work in the highest color space available in camera which usually is AdobeRGB. Does it make any difference which colour space you have set the camera to if you are capturing in raw format? I was under the impression that the choice between AdobeRGB or sRGB in the camera only affected th...
Posted by yelvertoft on 08/07/2008 - 08:14
ICC = I'm completely confused?
Does it make any difference which colour space you have set the camera to if you are capturing in raw format? I was under the impression that the choice between AdobeRGB or sRGB in the camera only affected the jpeg format output. I thought that if using raw, the image captured uses the whole colour ...
Posted by MattMatic on 08/07/2008 - 09:19
Photographing Solar Eclipses
Remember not to take photos without the filter in place, it will very likely damage your sensor.:shock: The filter is also designed to protect the lens from heat from the sun and you will need to have the camera pointed in that direction (note a good tripod head will help you keep track on the sun)...
Posted by beakynet on 23/07/2008 - 12:39
Pentax's Longevity
I really don't know, I have no insider knowledge with Pentax (I often wish I had:lol:). However I would like to think so, as it’s been that way for many years. Provided the bayonet mount is continued the lenses will fit, all that will change is the level of functionality and compatibility when used...
Posted by kerrowdown on 03/08/2008 - 10:09
IR Cokin filter and K10D
I believe the IR filter on the sensor is much stronger on the K10D than it was on the *ist series/K100D, so it blocks much more of the IR spectrum. Hence the very long shutter speeds, and the inaccuracy of Av mode - the camera doesn't know you're trying to shoot IR shots, it just thinks it's dark. ...
Posted by Daniel Bridge on 04/08/2008 - 12:40
Excuse the swearing ...
Well that report starts off with a really big gaff:D Unless the D90 is a full frame sensor of course. Quote " This means a person using a 500mm lens, who would normally have to shoot at 1/500th of a second, can shoot at 2 seconds when uVR is enabled." end quote. Er, shouldn't that be "a perso...
Posted by fatspider on 18/08/2008 - 18:11
Smart Media
I think you'll find the camera you've bought has a 3.2MP sensor, meaning that even the highest quality JPEG's should come in at around 1-1.5MB each. Therefore, a 128MB card should fit an average of 80-120 images on it at the highest quality - more than enough I reckon! :wink:
Posted by hefty1 on 05/09/2008 - 14:11
Smart Media
http://www.amazon.co.uk/FinePix-6900-Digital-Camera-6xOptical/dp/B00005N9ML is the link I found It mentioned that the user only got 1 high quality image on a 16Mb card:roll:. I think this is because of the way the Fuji images are created - although the sensor is 3Mb the images are equivalent to ...
Posted by Donut on 05/09/2008 - 21:05
"Bridging Camera"
Why not a Canon G9? As an aside I'd love to be able to find a digital rangefinder with a decent sized sensor. I cannot afford a Leica and given their problems wouldn't want one but the Epson RD1 was a surprise. Mike
Posted by mikew on 13/09/2008 - 07:23
Camera Profiles for Pentax Camera?
Try using a Nikon D100 profile ;) They use the same 6Mp sensor, and their response is remarkably similar (slight differences in reds). I bought Magna Neilsen's D100 profile for Capture 1 and that worked a treat with the *ist-D & *ist-DS. http://www.etcetera.cc/ Gave lovely colours (that was befo...
Posted by MattMatic on 14/09/2008 - 18:17
Camera Profiles for Pentax Camera?
Cheers, Mike, I see that you are right: I did a search for all DCP files on my system and Pentax has indeed provided a standard profile for each of their DSLR models, including the *ist DS. Very good. I noticed that Nikon and Canon have gone a little further and provided profiles for Vivid, Landscap...
Posted by hoshisato on 14/09/2008 - 21:51
Camera Profiles for Pentax Camera?
Try using a Nikon D100 profile ;) They use the same 6Mp sensor, and their response is remarkably similar (slight differences in reds). I bought Magna Neilsen's D100 profile for Capture 1 and that worked a treat with the *ist-D & *ist-DS. http://www.etcetera.cc/ Gave lovely colours (that was befo...
Posted by Discountshop on 30/03/2010 - 11:53
K10D with a Sigma 50-500
Not bad at all!........now you have it all sussed out you will be able to concentrate on cleaning your sensor!:lol:..........The gimbal looks brilliant,I wish I was that handy!...........Ken
Posted by beginner on 22/12/2008 - 21:55
K10D with a Sigma 50-500
Thanks for that ken, but may have to wait until my hands recover from cuts, bruises and paint before I clean the sensor!! tk
Posted by tomkeet on 22/12/2008 - 22:14
K10D with a Sigma 50-500
Hi, Just a little update on the DIY Gimbal for those who are intrested. I shortened the camera/lens arm by (2cm), which makes the K10D/Sigma 50-500mm lens a lot lighter to use, the main support arm lowered by (3cm) and a extra bearing added. The two 3mm thick PTFE washers replaced with 1mm thickne...
Posted by tomkeet on 13/01/2009 - 15:41
Artifacts on images
It would help us to help you if we knew which camera you are using. As it has a mirror we can guess that it is an SLR. Which model? What do these artefacts look like. If they are grey fuzzy blobs you have dust on your sensor. Follow the cleaning procedure in your manual. If they are bright spo...
Posted by Mannesty on 23/10/2008 - 15:34
Artifacts on images
Yes sorry It is a Pentax K200d. Dull grey blobs. I do have the sensor shaker switched on to activate each time but whne I look at the image of the sensor it does look pretty dusty. So a soft brush with air blower?
Posted by johna on 23/10/2008 - 15:56
Artifacts on images
Sounds like dust on the sensor. Sensor shaker is near useless. (totally useless in my opinion, but some people find it helpful) Would try an air blower first. Not a big deal to clean the sensor with other methods but why bother the hassle if a shot of air will do the trick. (Almost two years ...
Posted by amoringello on 23/10/2008 - 16:44
Artifacts on images
I second that, the rocket blower really works well. I find that regular blasts from the blower work well and about every year I have to use a Brillo pad - only kidding - Eclipse swabs and liquid on the sensor. I read somewhere that really persistent lumps of crud are usually pollen. As Mannesty ...
Posted by gartmore on 23/10/2008 - 17:06
