How would you improve your Pentax SLR?
Posted 05/03/2010 - 23:40
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hmmm... it would have to be free
Stefan
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Posted 05/03/2010 - 23:43
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Non-crippled mount, yes please.
Split-image third-party screens are available, though one from Pentax would be good, too.
100% viewfinder is already here with the K-7.
I'd like more accurate AF as well, and lower noise.
Split-image third-party screens are available, though one from Pentax would be good, too.
100% viewfinder is already here with the K-7.
I'd like more accurate AF as well, and lower noise.
~Pete
Posted 06/03/2010 - 07:34
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K100.
Wider dynamic range.
Live view.
Articulating screen with more pixels.
That's about it really.
Best wishes,
Andrew
Wider dynamic range.
Live view.
Articulating screen with more pixels.
That's about it really.
Best wishes,
Andrew
Best wishes,
Andrew
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Andrew
"These places mean something and it's the job of a photographer to figure-out what the hell it is."
Robert Adams
"The camera doesn't make a bit of difference. All of them can record what you are seeing. But, you have to SEE."
Ernst Hass
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Posted 06/03/2010 - 08:45
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I'll take your three and add more accurate exposure with older non-A glass. Although adjusting the exposure when shooting static subjects is easy, I have missed a few grab shots because of this.
K.
K.
Kris Lockyear
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Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
Posted 06/03/2010 - 09:15
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A sensor measuring 36x24mm, of course!. A threaded shutter button. The ability to shoot in b&w. I know this can be done, but it involves pushing buttons in the menu and a lot of faffing about. My Canon A70 compact is always set to b&w. Conversion after the shot is a bit of a pain. I like to see the image in b&w as it is taken.
Less menu and more knobs! - An exposure compensation knob, like those found on old film cameras would be good.
Less menu and more knobs! - An exposure compensation knob, like those found on old film cameras would be good.
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Mowog.
Mowog.
Posted 06/03/2010 - 11:19
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Wider dynamic range, yes please.
mowog wrote:
The ability to shoot in b&w. I know this can be done, but it involves pushing buttons in the menu and a lot of faffing about.
The K-7 (at least) can shoot in b&w, and stays in that mode until you switch to another. No faffing.The ability to shoot in b&w. I know this can be done, but it involves pushing buttons in the menu and a lot of faffing about.
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Less menu and more knobs! - An exposure compensation knob, like those found on old film cameras would be good.
I like lots of knobs, too , but pressing a button while turning the dial is not too bad.Less menu and more knobs! - An exposure compensation knob, like those found on old film cameras would be good.
womble wrote:
more accurate exposure with older non-A glass.
We would hopefully have that if camera had a non-crippled mount.
more accurate exposure with older non-A glass.
~Pete
Posted 06/03/2010 - 11:45
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Unlocker wrote:
Seconded, or is it thirded?!
Mike-P wrote:
ISO performance from the K-x
FPS and 18mp from the 7D
AF speed from the D300
Tiltable screen from the Sony A550
IQ and K-mount from Pentax
All in a K10D body.
Wot he said!ISO performance from the K-x
FPS and 18mp from the 7D
AF speed from the D300
Tiltable screen from the Sony A550
IQ and K-mount from Pentax
All in a K10D body.
Posted 06/03/2010 - 12:01
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Cable Release for my K-x - for an idiot like myself I suspect it would be easier than the Remote.
let the education continue
proud owner of a couple of cameras and a few bits and bobs
proud owner of a couple of cameras and a few bits and bobs
Posted 06/03/2010 - 12:22
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Mike-P wrote:
ISO performance from the K-x
FPS and 18mp from the 7D
AF speed from the D300
Tiltable screen from the Sony A550
IQ and K-mount from Pentax
All in a K10D body.
Isn't the ISO performance from the 7D better then the K-X?
ISO performance from the K-x
FPS and 18mp from the 7D
AF speed from the D300
Tiltable screen from the Sony A550
IQ and K-mount from Pentax
All in a K10D body.
Stefan
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
Posted 06/03/2010 - 12:27
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RichardDay wrote:
Fourthed! Especially the articulated screen and ISO performance. Unlocker wrote:
Seconded, or is it thirded?! Mike-P wrote:
ISO performance from the K-x
FPS and 18mp from the 7D
AF speed from the D300
Tiltable screen from the Sony A550
IQ and K-mount from Pentax
All in a K10D body.
Wot he said!ISO performance from the K-x
FPS and 18mp from the 7D
AF speed from the D300
Tiltable screen from the Sony A550
IQ and K-mount from Pentax
All in a K10D body.
Plus:
Wider dynamic range
Huge viewfinder like an old manual SLR
A factory-installed split screen
Tim
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MF - Vivitar CF 28/2.8, Tamron AD2 90/2.5, MTO 1000/11
Stuff - Metz 58 AF1, Cactus v4, Nikon SB24, Raynox 150, Sigma 1.4x TC, Sigma 2x TC, Kenko 2x macro TC, Redsnapper 283 tripod, iMac 27, Macbook Pro 17, iPad, iPhone 3G
Flickr Fluidr PPG Street Portfolio site
Feel free to edit any of my posted photos! If I post a photo for critique, I want brutal honesty. If you don't like it, please say so and tell me why!
Posted 06/03/2010 - 13:22
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Anvh wrote:
Here we go the Sony a500 use the same sensor as the K-X linkMike-P wrote:
ISO performance from the K-x
FPS and 18mp from the 7D
AF speed from the D300
Tiltable screen from the Sony A550
IQ and K-mount from Pentax
All in a K10D body.
Isn't the ISO performance from the 7D better then the K-X?ISO performance from the K-x
FPS and 18mp from the 7D
AF speed from the D300
Tiltable screen from the Sony A550
IQ and K-mount from Pentax
All in a K10D body.
So why take a lesser ISO performance, is there a reason behind it?
Besides that, the dynamic range of the 7D is greater... so we all want a 7D it seems, I wonder why most of you haven't jumped ship yet
Stefan
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
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Mine's a K20, and if it could be improved I'd like:
- non-crippled K-mount
- split-prism focusing screen
- 100% viewfinder.
Plus maybe more accurate metering in auto mode, but I hardly ever use it so it's not really a problem.
Stan