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Comment by Anvh posted on SMC PENTAX-FA J 75-300mm F4.5-5.8 AL at 28/11/2009 - 23:48
mecrox wrote:
Thanks, guys. I didn't know about that SR on/off thing either. All useful stuff!
Not really since the SR only works like it should if it knows the focal length or else it can even blur the photo if not set correctly.Thanks, guys. I didn't know about that SR on/off thing either. All useful stuff!
Comment by Anvh posted on Pentax k-m and entering focal lengths manually at 28/11/2009 - 23:39
From what I've seen George the 85mm lens from Pentax, I would say that the bokeh (true meaning of the word!) has a softer edge then the FA77, other then that they both have their appeal which make none superior or even generally better in my view, besides the bokeh that is...
What do you think about handling the FA77 manually?
My thoughts are that the T*85 would handle better manually since it's bigger and 100% develop to be used like that but like said that are only thoughts.
Please if use(d) a FA77 then feel free to answer that as well.
George Lazarette wrote:
By the way, I take little interest in measurements of resolution, etc.. Good lenses have attributes that can't be measured objectively, and there is little point in trying.
Very true George, so here is a question for you.By the way, I take little interest in measurements of resolution, etc.. Good lenses have attributes that can't be measured objectively, and there is little point in trying.
What do you think about handling the FA77 manually?
My thoughts are that the T*85 would handle better manually since it's bigger and 100% develop to be used like that but like said that are only thoughts.
Please if use(d) a FA77 then feel free to answer that as well.
If you don't take a tripod with you you can of course use your rucksack for example and use the 2 second delay, have done that sometimes with success
Pentax AF360FGZ isn't really impressive but good though but for the price the Metz 48 is more powerful and have a swivel head which is very handy!
The more expensive units have more power but don't think you will need that... although if you decide to light a church you can take a couple of the more powerful ones and use the wireless flash function that will do the trick
Pentax AF360FGZ isn't really impressive but good though but for the price the Metz 48 is more powerful and have a swivel head which is very handy!
The more expensive units have more power but don't think you will need that... although if you decide to light a church you can take a couple of the more powerful ones and use the wireless flash function that will do the trick
Comment by Anvh posted on First Flash at 28/11/2009 - 23:17
Road_Dancer wrote:
Any connector that isn't one of those, isn't a USB Standard, but a proprietory connector of some description.
What about the micro? Any connector that isn't one of those, isn't a USB Standard, but a proprietory connector of some description.
Micro-B looks like the one of the camera don't you agree?
If you say they aren't supported connectors by USB then here is their documentation link (last pages)
Comment by Anvh posted on Techy question, USB cable at 28/11/2009 - 23:01
On budget Tamron is the best, the sigma is reported to be very soft on the long end and the tamron has a PF problem.
Pentax DA55-300 is the best of the bunch but has the highest price.
Pentax DA55-300 is the best of the bunch but has the highest price.
Comment by Anvh posted on SMC PENTAX-FA J 75-300mm F4.5-5.8 AL at 28/11/2009 - 17:09
John you sure about the A setting?
So far as I know any lens with a digital info contact would give his lens information to the camera regardless what setting it is.
Sadly the A series doesn't have the contact though, only the FA and DA.
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So far as I know any lens with a digital info contact would give his lens information to the camera regardless what setting it is.
Sadly the A series doesn't have the contact though, only the FA and DA.
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Comment by Anvh posted on Pentax k-m and entering focal lengths manually at 28/11/2009 - 17:03
What other lens do you have?
K-m + DA L 18-55 + DA L 50-200 + Sigma 105mm Macro I presume from the hello you wrote?
The Kit lenses are pretty decent to be honest and the Sigma 18-125mm would not do much better.
DA 16-45mm F4 £229 + DA 55-300mm f4.0-5.8 £275 would replace the lenses you have with better glass, almost within budget.
If you want better lens for indoor then Tamron 17-50mm F2.8 £339 would do the trick but that's over budget
If you want a lens to use next to your Sigma 105mm then I would go for a DA17-70 f/4 £449, there is some room between those lenses but not really that big so they would complement each other nicely.
K-m + DA L 18-55 + DA L 50-200 + Sigma 105mm Macro I presume from the hello you wrote?
The Kit lenses are pretty decent to be honest and the Sigma 18-125mm would not do much better.
DA 16-45mm F4 £229 + DA 55-300mm f4.0-5.8 £275 would replace the lenses you have with better glass, almost within budget.
If you want better lens for indoor then Tamron 17-50mm F2.8 £339 would do the trick but that's over budget
If you want a lens to use next to your Sigma 105mm then I would go for a DA17-70 f/4 £449, there is some room between those lenses but not really that big so they would complement each other nicely.
Comment by Anvh posted on Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM at 28/11/2009 - 16:54
Mike-P wrote:
To be fair that result was basically because Pentaxforums got all the members to go there and vote
A bit like here last year with a similar poll where people were voting for Pentax 10 times a day.
They were expecting that, and to be honest all the others also have a forum right so equal chances, they shouldn't come afterwards that it was unfair. To be fair that result was basically because Pentaxforums got all the members to go there and vote
A bit like here last year with a similar poll where people were voting for Pentax 10 times a day.
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Some posters suspected that the fix was in. It wasn’t. “Way to bias a poll!” said trabendo in Belgium after finding that a Pentax rep apparently mentioned this poll in a Pentax discussion forum. Walter in Norther NY noticed this, too: “The Pentax U.S. marketing head has posted on Pentax forums urging all the Pentax "faithful" to vote for the K7 in this poll. I guess Pentax needs all the help they can get, but I find it a bit immature (tacky?).”
What actually happened? We contacted EVERY camera manufacturer when we first posted this poll to let them know that we had nominated one of their cameras. Everyone had an equal shot. Our hope was that each company would use social networks to get their respective fans and enthusiastic supporters to vote. It seems some were more successful at these efforts than others, and this might help explain the lopsided margin of victory. But judging from the comments, those who voted for the Pentax were sincere, and were serious users.
Some posters suspected that the fix was in. It wasn’t. “Way to bias a poll!” said trabendo in Belgium after finding that a Pentax rep apparently mentioned this poll in a Pentax discussion forum. Walter in Norther NY noticed this, too: “The Pentax U.S. marketing head has posted on Pentax forums urging all the Pentax "faithful" to vote for the K7 in this poll. I guess Pentax needs all the help they can get, but I find it a bit immature (tacky?).”
What actually happened? We contacted EVERY camera manufacturer when we first posted this poll to let them know that we had nominated one of their cameras. Everyone had an equal shot. Our hope was that each company would use social networks to get their respective fans and enthusiastic supporters to vote. It seems some were more successful at these efforts than others, and this might help explain the lopsided margin of victory. But judging from the comments, those who voted for the Pentax were sincere, and were serious users.
Comment by Anvh posted on For all the Doubters ...Its Official !! at 28/11/2009 - 16:27
The Pentax one does not have OS and HSM so don't expect that.
Here is a review about the lens, it doesn't look stellar link
A 17-70 lens is probably a better choice if you don't need to longer range.
DA16-45 / Tamron 17-50 + DA50-200 / DA55-300 is also an interesting option.
Here is a review about the lens, it doesn't look stellar link
A 17-70 lens is probably a better choice if you don't need to longer range.
DA16-45 / Tamron 17-50 + DA50-200 / DA55-300 is also an interesting option.
Comment by Anvh posted on Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM at 28/11/2009 - 15:54
There are many happy users of the Pentax lens so I'm quite sure you would like it