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Comment by dcweather posted on Q7 Review up... at 30/07/2013 - 10:49
AA batteries can be got easily anywhere in the world at virtually any time of day. Has to be the best true emergency power backup, although of course Li batteries are far nicer
Comment by dcweather posted on Ricoh GR First Impressions at 30/07/2013 - 10:43
DrOrloff wrote:
I have a cheap adapter too, it is pretty well built. There are some niche uses and some have indulged in very elaborate setups but I haven't yet seen any photo with adapted lenses that I would regard as particularly good. But it's quite fun to have a play every once in a while.
----------------------------------------I have a cheap adapter too, it is pretty well built. There are some niche uses and some have indulged in very elaborate setups but I haven't yet seen any photo with adapted lenses that I would regard as particularly good. But it's quite fun to have a play every once in a while.
I think good in the sense that there is no other way of getting 1750mm without the even more complex digiscoping. Very dependent on the lens but works well with the DA* 300. Amazing for wildlife videos from a distance.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dcweather/9001520562/
Might take a while to load but worth it I think!
and.... http://www.flickr.com/photos/dcweather/8620325730/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dcweather/8531387957/
etc.
I've compared to cropping 300mm to same and it is superior.
Just my thoughts.
Dave
Comment by dcweather posted on Third party K adapter for Q at 25/07/2013 - 14:40
davidstorm wrote:
I was out in Chester with Shaun Wilson a couple of days ago and we went into a camera shop in the City Centre (Camera Solutions). They are a Pentax Pro Dealer; we had quite a long chat with the guy behind the counter and he was very positive about the effect that Ricoh have had on the Brand. They are selling more cameras, they can get hold of stock much easier (cameras and lenses) and in general his view was that the future is bright for Pentax.
The Pentax name still does have some resonance due to the heritage, I don't think they will drop it from the cameras and I do think that there is a lot to be positive about.
Regards
David
-------------------------------I was out in Chester with Shaun Wilson a couple of days ago and we went into a camera shop in the City Centre (Camera Solutions). They are a Pentax Pro Dealer; we had quite a long chat with the guy behind the counter and he was very positive about the effect that Ricoh have had on the Brand. They are selling more cameras, they can get hold of stock much easier (cameras and lenses) and in general his view was that the future is bright for Pentax.
The Pentax name still does have some resonance due to the heritage, I don't think they will drop it from the cameras and I do think that there is a lot to be positive about.
Regards
David
Similarly (except for the prices!) I was in SRS at Watford yesterday and it was quite something to see a fairly long line of Pentax cameras on the shelf behind the main counter. (K30, K50, K500, K5ii, K5iis + compacts etc).
Dave
Comment by dcweather posted on Pentax Ricoh at 05/07/2013 - 23:01
I've discovered that one of my auto extension tubes causes the camera to lockup if I depress the shutter with the internal flash open. The screen just goes black but thankfully it can be cleared by removing and replacing the battery. It doesn't happen with the other two. They are the type where I had to scrape away a spot of the paint to provide the additional contact. I suppose it is contact related but they all look the same. This is the only situation I have noticed this happen and with a flash on the hotshoe everything is normal. It's not a big deal really now I know but wondered if anyone else has had similar or has any ideas.
Dave
Dave
Comment by dcweather posted on Internal flash with extension tubes causing short. at 28/06/2013 - 21:52
If you choose the option to compare specifications and look at them side by side Pentax seem to have conveniently left out a lot of the specs that the K-30 has. Now I'm not saying this is deliberate but considering the two are almost identical except for the body design and chassis..........
Comment by dcweather posted on K-30 vs K-50 comparison interesting on Pentax website at 28/06/2013 - 20:29
Software discussions in forums may be useful but can be confusing. Most people suggest what they use, because they are familiar with it and it works well for them. For example I find Lightroom awful, a mixture of Gimp, Irfan View and Photoshop Elements perfect for me. But I know from other people that Lightroom is brilliant so my advice is the same as those who say do trials of everything and settle on what works for you.
Comment by dcweather posted on PC upgrade - what software upgrade? at 26/06/2013 - 23:14
Well spotted - I didn't notice that.
Comment by dcweather posted on Q and macro at 23/06/2013 - 12:53
It's so much fun just messing around with the Q once you have the adapter. I took this literally as a snapshot hand held whilst sitting at my computer desk, just for something to do. (I know I've too much time on my hands!)
This was with the Q + 50mm f1.7 + Raynox DC150. I've no idea what the best macro combinations are but there are a hell of a lot of variations available and most I've tried seem to work!
This was with the Q + 50mm f1.7 + Raynox DC150. I've no idea what the best macro combinations are but there are a hell of a lot of variations available and most I've tried seem to work!
Comment by dcweather posted on Q and macro at 22/06/2013 - 23:53
That's a good point and one I'd not thought of. I had a feeling the SR wasn't quite as good in my K30 as my Kr but that coincides with when I changed to BBF. Makes me wonder.
Dave
Dave
Comment by dcweather posted on K5ll & K5lls Focus Tip BBF at 22/06/2013 - 23:28
I think anyone expecting stunning shadow detail from a camera of the ilk of the Q series is deluding themselves.
The Q series cameras IMO are a fun quirky strain of shooting device and chance to have features like lens interchangeability in such a compact form is what gives the series the edge.
The Q has a small sensor, and yes the Q7 sensor is bigger than previous but it's still small.
I was heavily critical of the Q when it first appeared becuase it was way overpriced, but now the original Q has reached a sensible price point I think it's great.
You don't buy a Q for the flexibility of IQ like you get with bigger sensor cameras, you buy it for the other things.
I've seen some fantastic pictures taken with even the original Q. Yes the shadow detail invited abuse by the pixel peepers, but who cares, no one notices shadow detail in an artistically charismatic pic