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Comment by Algernon posted on New Pentax dslr announced at 09/01/2015 - 20:02
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...
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
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.
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Comment by Algernon posted on Very interesting topic regarding APS-C & FF at 09/01/2015 - 14:51
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
Comment by Algernon posted on Photo Shoot with Pentax ME Super and Ilford XP2 at 09/01/2015 - 09:12
Comment by Algernon posted on Photo Shoot with Pentax ME Super and Ilford XP2 at 09/01/2015 - 08:25
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
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
Pretty good looking stand, the word stand doesn't really do it justice...
or "The Long Stand"
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Comment by Algernon posted on Pentax at CES... at 07/01/2015 - 20:20
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


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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