Moving over to Pentax
Posted 27/10/2011 - 00:26
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Frogfish wrote:
This should tell you all you need to know link. The K5 knocks the 5D out in the first round. Now the 5DII is a very different proposition
So what we are saying is that a Pentax camera of Sept. 2010 beats a Canon camera from Aug. 2005. Five years difference and hundreds of thousands of FF high quality images later, the K5 moves in front.This should tell you all you need to know link. The K5 knocks the 5D out in the first round. Now the 5DII is a very different proposition
I can't argue with that.
Best regards
Too far from a shore.
Posted 27/10/2011 - 05:15
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As I have written on probably hundreds of essays: answer the question!
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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.
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 27/10/2011 - 05:29
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Pentaxophile wrote:
The OP was specifically interested in whether the K5 would equal the IQ he gets from his Canon 5D, so....
It's a relevant comparison!
If IQ is the only comparrison then yes, go for a K5.The OP was specifically interested in whether the K5 would equal the IQ he gets from his Canon 5D, so....
It's a relevant comparison!
Best regards
Too far from a shore.
Posted 27/10/2011 - 11:49
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dbedford wrote:
Having a Canon user move over to a Pentax is very much like a Windoz user move over the Mac... Only once you start using the Pentax do you think "Why did I take long to make the change?".
Enjoy .......now I'm off to download a few images from my K5 to my iMac..heaven
No it is not ....Canon has some strenghts and issues and so does Pentax. Doesn't matter what kind of 'hardware' you are using. How are you using it is what really counts.
Having a Canon user move over to a Pentax is very much like a Windoz user move over the Mac... Only once you start using the Pentax do you think "Why did I take long to make the change?".
Enjoy .......now I'm off to download a few images from my K5 to my iMac..heaven
Posted 27/10/2011 - 12:12
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What does this mean, taken from that comparison?
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Significantly larger viewfinder (Canon 5D) 0.71x vs (Pentax K5) 0.60x Around 40% larger viewfinder.
I thought that the K5 has a 100% viewfinder, or is it comparing it to the frame size? If so, the 5D will be bigger as it's FF.
Significantly larger viewfinder (Canon 5D) 0.71x vs (Pentax K5) 0.60x Around 40% larger viewfinder.
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Posted 27/10/2011 - 12:42
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The numbers quote above are the magnification. ie how much the picture you see through the viewfinder is magnified compared to not seeing it through the viewfinder.
Mannesty wrote:
What does this mean?
I think you are confusing the two concepts, the 100% would be referring to the coverage. Coverage is how much of the capture image is visible on the viewfinder.What does this mean?
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Significantly larger viewfinder (Canon 5D) 0.71x vs (Pentax K5) 0.60x Around 40% larger viewfinder.
I thought that the K5 has a 100% viewfinder, or is it comparing it to the frame size? If so, the 5D will be bigger as it's FF.Significantly larger viewfinder (Canon 5D) 0.71x vs (Pentax K5) 0.60x Around 40% larger viewfinder.
The numbers quote above are the magnification. ie how much the picture you see through the viewfinder is magnified compared to not seeing it through the viewfinder.
Posted 27/10/2011 - 19:41
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K10D wrote:
I can't argue with that.
Best regards
Oh how droll. If you read the opening post again then it will all make sense.
Frogfish wrote:
This should tell you all you need to know link. The K5 knocks the 5D out in the first round. Now the 5DII is a very different proposition
So what we are saying is that a Pentax camera of Sept. 2010 beats a Canon camera from Aug. 2005. Five years difference and hundreds of thousands of FF high quality images later, the K5 moves in front.This should tell you all you need to know link. The K5 knocks the 5D out in the first round. Now the 5DII is a very different proposition
I can't argue with that.
Best regards
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Posted 28/10/2011 - 07:18
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Frogfish wrote:
Oops (must not be droll)K10D wrote:
I can't argue with that.
Best regards
Oh how droll. If you read the opening post again then it will all make sense. Frogfish wrote:
This should tell you all you need to know link. The K5 knocks the 5D out in the first round. Now the 5DII is a very different proposition
So what we are saying is that a Pentax camera of Sept. 2010 beats a Canon camera from Aug. 2005. Five years difference and hundreds of thousands of FF high quality images later, the K5 moves in front.This should tell you all you need to know link. The K5 knocks the 5D out in the first round. Now the 5DII is a very different proposition
I can't argue with that.
Best regards
I do notice that your kit list is well long. I got no end of complaints and a pm when I added a long list of kit. What is your secret?
Best regards
Too far from a shore.
Posted 28/10/2011 - 08:29
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Come on guys there is no need to get into arguments here, In my initial post I was asking for information regarding switcging over to the Pentax system from Canon as I have inherited quite a bit of old manual gear.
I know I'm new around here but lets keep this forum what it is, a discussion forum and not let it demise like so many other forums have.
I know I'm new around here but lets keep this forum what it is, a discussion forum and not let it demise like so many other forums have.
Posted 28/10/2011 - 09:57
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K10D wrote:
Oops (must not be droll)Frogfish wrote:
I can't argue with that.
Best regards
Oh how droll. If you read the opening post again then it will all make sense. K10D wrote:
[quote:3496ace15f="Frogfish"]This should tell you all you need to know link. The K5 knocks the 5D out in the first round. Now the 5DII is a very different proposition
So what we are saying is that a Pentax camera of Sept. 2010 beats a Canon camera from Aug. 2005. Five years difference and hundreds of thousands of FF high quality images later, the K5 moves in front.[quote:3496ace15f="Frogfish"]This should tell you all you need to know link. The K5 knocks the 5D out in the first round. Now the 5DII is a very different proposition
I can't argue with that.
Best regards
I do notice that your kit list is well long. I got no end of complaints and a pm when I added a long list of kit. What is your secret?
Best regards[/quote]What are you ? Like 12 years old
http://frogfish.smugmug.com/ Pentax. Pentax DA*300/4, Cosina 55/1.2, Lens Baby Composer Pro & Edge 80, AFA x1.7, Metz 50 af1.
Nikon. D800. D600. Sigma 500/4.5, Nikon 300/2.8 VRII, Sigma 120-300/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 21/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 35/2.0, Sigma 50/1.4, Nikkor 85/1.8, Nikon TC20EIII, Nikon TC14EII, Kenko x1.4, Sigma 2.0
Nikon. D800. D600. Sigma 500/4.5, Nikon 300/2.8 VRII, Sigma 120-300/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 21/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 35/2.0, Sigma 50/1.4, Nikkor 85/1.8, Nikon TC20EIII, Nikon TC14EII, Kenko x1.4, Sigma 2.0
Posted 28/10/2011 - 10:07
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Mannesty wrote:
Is this going to be yet another thread where members resort to trading insults?
I really hope not.
I don't insult forum members. Is this going to be yet another thread where members resort to trading insults?
I really hope not.
That's 2-0 to Frogfish at the moment.
Best regards
Too far from a shore.
Posted 28/10/2011 - 10:13
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dave_walton wrote:
Come on guys there is no need to get into arguments here, In my initial post I was asking for information regarding switcging over to the Pentax system from Canon as I have inherited quite a bit of old manual gear.
I know I'm new around here but lets keep this forum what it is, a discussion forum and not let it demise like so many other forums have.
Well said that newbie! Come on guys there is no need to get into arguments here, In my initial post I was asking for information regarding switcging over to the Pentax system from Canon as I have inherited quite a bit of old manual gear.
I know I'm new around here but lets keep this forum what it is, a discussion forum and not let it demise like so many other forums have.
What a terrible impression certain members of this forum are giving to new and potentially new members.
Dave I hope you are able to make an informed decision, and if you do decide to buy a Pentax that you will stick around and enjoy our forum, despite the initial impression , and will enjoy your new camera too.
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