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Comment by Dave-L posted on APSc or 35mm full frame?? at 20/02/2016 - 16:30
Now that one is really good! I love the detail and colours, not only the flowers but the cabinet and cloth rendition near the bottom too, they look impressively lifelike.
Comment by Dave-L posted on Finally! Pentax K-1 is official... Pre-order and Open Day information at 19/02/2016 - 15:59
RobL wrote:
See the AP review videoJAK wrote:
I can't see any real value in the way the screen is articulated. I think I'd be happier if it was more like the MX-1 or hinged at the side as other males have done. It does look a weak point in the design but I'll happily be proved wrong.
That was my first thought but in one video (DP Review I think) they held the camera upside down by the screen to show how robust it was, and maybe that is the whole point - it is designed with multipoint support to avoid a weak and vulnerable single hinge. Obviously a lot of thought has gone into this.I can't see any real value in the way the screen is articulated. I think I'd be happier if it was more like the MX-1 or hinged at the side as other males have done. It does look a weak point in the design but I'll happily be proved wrong.
http://bcove.me/2wurzmv5
at 1m 52s.
Comment by Dave-L posted on Finally! Pentax K-1 is official... Pre-order and Open Day information at 19/02/2016 - 03:42
It's only £107 cheaper in the States when you convert and add VAT. The missing £107 is probably summat to do with import duties or other taxes we always get fleeced with in Europe, but the price is still attractive in comparison with the opposition.
Comment by Dave-L posted on Pentax K1 Full Frame Specs Leaked at 18/02/2016 - 02:52
I have cursed the lack of controls lighting quite a few times in the past when I've forgotten my head light at night but never for one moment did i imagine that Pentax would solve that problem with their new FF! Not to mention all the other goodies.
Temptation.... temptation!!!
Temptation.... temptation!!!
Comment by Dave-L posted on Finally! Pentax K-1 is official... Pre-order and Open Day information at 18/02/2016 - 02:50
NeilP wrote:
... after over 6 weeks they finally had a long phone conversation with Doug from SRS and told him not only would they not replace the faulty camera I would have to pay £150 to get it repaired, even though it is still under warranty (despite their long delay!) They claim this is because the camera is in a 'poor condition' which is absolute nonsense. It has some wear, but any poor condition is due to the rubber grip glue failing (fault with manufacture) and probably their shoddy repair job first time round.
Late to this discussion and glad to see that it may now be close to resolution, but I thought I'd add a few words about what I always do before sending away anything for warranty work and which may have helped in this case:... after over 6 weeks they finally had a long phone conversation with Doug from SRS and told him not only would they not replace the faulty camera I would have to pay £150 to get it repaired, even though it is still under warranty (despite their long delay!) They claim this is because the camera is in a 'poor condition' which is absolute nonsense. It has some wear, but any poor condition is due to the rubber grip glue failing (fault with manufacture) and probably their shoddy repair job first time round.
Take photos of the product, detailed photos from every angle and keep them. Just in case. If it's a camera, use a mobile phone or get someone else to do it for you because one day, you might need proof of external condition. I have recent personal experience of a relative's laptop sent away to a mail order company somewhere not a million miles away from JPSS and the retailer tried to claim "poor condition and mishandling". As soon as we mentioned the photos, they buckled.
Not saying JPSS would do this, but taking detailed photos before sending stuff away is always a wise precaution.
Comment by Dave-L posted on Ricoh Pentax awful customer service at 06/02/2016 - 00:55
Good deal as it's the full version in a box. I have been waiting for a better online upgrade offer, they started off at 25% off, raised it to 30% off (£42 upgrade, £56 full, by download) but they are also giving away Winzip 19.5 on the Corel website, which some might find useful.
Or for £29.99 upgrade at Corel, you can get the standard X8 version which omits Perfectly Clear, Aftershot 2 and a bunch of creative effects and filters if you are into all that, it's the only way to get it for less than the Amazon deal but you also get Winzip 19.5 on the Corel website.
32% claimed as I write, 3h 22 mins to go.
EDIT... got one, cheers Mac.
Or for £29.99 upgrade at Corel, you can get the standard X8 version which omits Perfectly Clear, Aftershot 2 and a bunch of creative effects and filters if you are into all that, it's the only way to get it for less than the Amazon deal but you also get Winzip 19.5 on the Corel website.
32% claimed as I write, 3h 22 mins to go.
EDIT... got one, cheers Mac.
Comment by Dave-L posted on Corel PSP X8 Ultimate- Amazon at 27/11/2015 - 20:20
DA* 300mm was sold at 30% off the usual street price in Black Friday week only last year, now when is it this year?
Comment by Dave-L posted on 15mm DA for just over £130!?!?!?!! at 22/10/2015 - 01:40
The reason I never did buy an O-GPS1 is because it's a plug-in and would never be available for use straight out of the camera bag. The reason I will probably never buy a K-3 II is because the flash is a plugin and would never be available for use straight out of the camera bag.
An upgrade like this needs to be all built-in for me, and the video needs upgrading too. I don't like flimsy things sticking out of my cameras unless you can stick them back in with one finger press!
So I think I will pass and await the next APS-C flagship camera, which hopefully will build everything in. Full Frame? Maybe, maybe not, that depends on too many things, most of which are unknown - but if it built in all of the above, and upgraded the video, I will consider it.
An upgrade like this needs to be all built-in for me, and the video needs upgrading too. I don't like flimsy things sticking out of my cameras unless you can stick them back in with one finger press!
So I think I will pass and await the next APS-C flagship camera, which hopefully will build everything in. Full Frame? Maybe, maybe not, that depends on too many things, most of which are unknown - but if it built in all of the above, and upgraded the video, I will consider it.
Comment by Dave-L posted on K-3 or K-3 II? at 12/07/2015 - 15:25
... And pixel-shift may have needed a physically upgraded SR system.
Comment by Dave-L posted on pixel shift tests come back very positive at 07/06/2015 - 02:21
K-3 (I) for long telephoto crops; K-1 for most other things, especially at night and for landscapes. Sports and maybe birding would depend on the merits of the K-1 AF. K-5 for handheld video and quick shots including flash with the popup.
Oh no, nothing to part exchange any more!