Algernon

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Algernon
Certainly isn't for me I'm right handed for one thing.

There's just no way of holding a camera steady with the screen sticking out on the left. The only way is use it one handed, but it doesn't even have a good right hand grip.

Similar screen for yellow trouser wearing slab fondlers ...... link

This lady must be left handed.... link

Oh! and BTW this forum is a much better place without your rude remarks. It's a pity you haven't anything better to do.

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Comment by Algernon posted on New Pentax dslr announced at 09/01/2015 - 20:02

Algernon
richandfleur wrote:
One assumes the screen will flip around and sink back into its hidy hole to operate like a 'normal' DSLR screen?

That thumb rubber seems weirdly tiny considering the deep thumb moulding we've had previously. The whole grip looks quite boxy. I'll need to go and view my K-30 for comparison...
The camera's made for the 'fondle slab' generation' to do 'selfies' so the fact that an old school photographer hasn't got room for his thumb doesn't enter the equation

That's also why the screen flips to the side where everyone can see it, so it's no use for candid shots where a screen that just drops down (MX-2 style) would be better and hidden from view. Also for low down macro use, the rear would be better, very often there isn't much room to get the camera in and a side screen means it's like making room for a 10x8inch view camera

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Comment by Algernon posted on New Pentax dslr announced at 09/01/2015 - 15:03

Algernon
DrOrloff wrote:
And to the right of that article is a list of most popular cameras which shows the Nikon D750 going great guns. As we are seeing a convergence in prices between top end APSC and lower end full frame then I think the larger format is a market segment not to be ignored.
That's a bit misleading. It just shows the number of readers of reviews and previews in the last 5 days. 7.9% have read the D750 reviews. The Sun newspaper has the most reads in the UK so does that make it the best

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Comment by Algernon posted on Very interesting topic regarding APS-C & FF at 09/01/2015 - 14:51

Algernon
That's a pretty useless camera You have to open the rear screen to do anything and they look to have made the same mistake Sony did with some DV cameras having a switch that moves from still to video. I used to think I was shooting video, but I was actually taking crappy little JPEGs sometimes with my DV camera.

Screen out with a long lens would be a nightmare.

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Comment by Algernon posted on New Pentax dslr announced at 09/01/2015 - 09:17

Algernon
It was mentioned previously. I think it changes to full once you get a screen wider than 1500 pixels. It also hides part of the accompanying text. No very good considering 1280 wide is supposed to be the width used by the majority of visitors.

Comment by Algernon posted on Photo Shoot with Pentax ME Super and Ilford XP2 at 09/01/2015 - 09:12

Algernon
I like the pool shot best. The new improved site software not only reduces it to 594 pixels wide it also hides the RHS under whatever is in the right column

Comment by Algernon posted on Photo Shoot with Pentax ME Super and Ilford XP2 at 09/01/2015 - 08:25

Algernon
One of the nicest MF lenses I've ever used is the SMC Pentax-A 35-70mm f/4 Hard to tell the difference between it and primes. Very nice zoom and focus action. Sometimes has cement separation, but it doesn't seem to effect the performance. Quite small and blows the F version away.

One on Ebay right now for £38 + £6 BIN Looks a bit dusty, but it might be external and there isn't any misty cement separation. link

Just looked on Flickriver. Excellent portrait lens with a K10D.
http://www.flickriver.com/search/pentax+A+35-70mm+f4/

I seem to remember that photographer wining a big prize.
Some of his 35-70mm shots.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/bongmanayon/sets/72157625192851889

The K 35mm f/3.5 pops up about once a fortnight on ebay.


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Comment by Algernon posted on Help please with M42 Question at 08/01/2015 - 21:25

Algernon
Go for the K Series 35mm f/3.5.... Sharp wide open... You only need to stop down for DOF. Better than the Takumars.

The M 35mm f/2.8 is also a good lens, but prone to sticky aperture blades probably due to Pentax using a weak spring. Hard to take apart, because the screws are held in with a Loctite type product.

There's also an A series 2.8 but I've never used one.

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Comment by Algernon posted on Help please with M42 Question at 08/01/2015 - 21:08

Algernon
jules wrote:
Pretty good looking stand, the word stand doesn't really do it justice...

Should be called "Stand and Wait!"

or "The Long Stand"
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Comment by Algernon posted on Pentax at CES... at 07/01/2015 - 20:20

Algernon
It's only the white one which can normally only be bought by virgins
I think they overestimated just how many virgins there are

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Comment by Algernon posted on k50 +18-135 at 07/01/2015 - 16:11

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