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Comment by derek897 posted on Pentax FA* 400mm f/5.6 ED IF at 08/02/2017 - 21:57
It's not that bad, bottom line is, Dfa 100mm f2.8 wr + Kenko pz-af 1.5 dg tc for £400.
I think.
I think.
Comment by derek897 posted on pentax D-fa 100 wr plus kenko pz-af 1.5 dg converter at 05/02/2017 - 00:37
ronniemac wrote:
I personally do not consider that the offerings that Pentax give us as mutually exclusive. For different occasions I use different cameras; the K-1 paired with the D-FA 15-30 is my landscape and architecture camera or paired with the FA-77 or DA* is good for portraits, both situations where I can take my time to get the best photo I can from the given subject matter. The K-3ii now fulfills the role of a camera with high resolution at long reach therefore is good for wildlife and nature especially when paired with the D-FA 150-450, DA* 300 and DA* 60-250, the K-S2 is a nice walk-around camera that makes good use of Limited lenses or the smaller standard zoom lenses - useful for street photography and family outings. When I need to travel light, the exQuisite Q7 is good (would be better with EVF). If I eventually do acquire a KP, it will be to replace the K-S2 because it is begging to have Limited lenses paired with it.
I haven't seen a picture of a silver KP with any of the black limited lenses, but I expect that will convince a good many of us that the KP has an important place in Pentax heritage. Nice camera, well done Pentax, this is an answer to Fuji and Nikon retro bodies in so many respects.
I think you're on the mark there, I'm not sure there will be one model that incorporates all the others combined, there are aspects of a couple of different models out there that I like but not one that does all. beakynet wrote:
I think this is an interesting camera - Pentax are again testing something new (for Pentax) - a touch screen (though there are differing reports on this - it really should have one if it doesn't!) and interchangeable grips (I think the LX had that!). As for the price, just look at the GBP exchange rate, this time last year, this would have been £200 cheaper!
Also, this has the Star Tracker and a built in Flash and high speed electronic shutter!
According to the specification on the Pentax site it has a dual card slot and WiFi.
It's not for me but does make the Pentax 3iii (wonder what they will call it) look like a worthy high end APS-C camera, I just hope I can afford it!
I think you guys have got it right, the KP is not intended to be part of the 'K-' series. It's a different type of camera, intended to appeal to different persona or different usage, perhaps to indulge our tendency for nostalgia or the tradition of photography; it is unashamedly retro, but at the same time, under the skin is a contemporary Pentax. This camera is not really intended to be progressive in terms of technicalities, we'll have to wait for the K-3ii replacement.I think this is an interesting camera - Pentax are again testing something new (for Pentax) - a touch screen (though there are differing reports on this - it really should have one if it doesn't!) and interchangeable grips (I think the LX had that!). As for the price, just look at the GBP exchange rate, this time last year, this would have been £200 cheaper!
Also, this has the Star Tracker and a built in Flash and high speed electronic shutter!
According to the specification on the Pentax site it has a dual card slot and WiFi.
It's not for me but does make the Pentax 3iii (wonder what they will call it) look like a worthy high end APS-C camera, I just hope I can afford it!
I personally do not consider that the offerings that Pentax give us as mutually exclusive. For different occasions I use different cameras; the K-1 paired with the D-FA 15-30 is my landscape and architecture camera or paired with the FA-77 or DA* is good for portraits, both situations where I can take my time to get the best photo I can from the given subject matter. The K-3ii now fulfills the role of a camera with high resolution at long reach therefore is good for wildlife and nature especially when paired with the D-FA 150-450, DA* 300 and DA* 60-250, the K-S2 is a nice walk-around camera that makes good use of Limited lenses or the smaller standard zoom lenses - useful for street photography and family outings. When I need to travel light, the exQuisite Q7 is good (would be better with EVF). If I eventually do acquire a KP, it will be to replace the K-S2 because it is begging to have Limited lenses paired with it.
I haven't seen a picture of a silver KP with any of the black limited lenses, but I expect that will convince a good many of us that the KP has an important place in Pentax heritage. Nice camera, well done Pentax, this is an answer to Fuji and Nikon retro bodies in so many respects.
If I was in a position to do so I'd buy 3 or maybe 4 , but I'm not so it's one body only for me.
I really do like the style of the kp, but for now it's probably going to be a K3ii for me.
I do think it's great to see new stuff coming out as it shows some commitment to moving the brand on.
Comment by derek897 posted on KP...What Do You Think? at 29/01/2017 - 19:08
I've not seen that before.
Comment by derek897 posted on i took this at 29/01/2017 - 18:59
Just the one image like this or all of them, lens not seated properly ?
Comment by derek897 posted on i took this at 29/01/2017 - 18:45
sebas77 wrote:
The samples are not looking good to me.
What is it about the samples that don't look good ???The samples are not looking good to me.
Comment by derek897 posted on KP...What Do You Think? at 29/01/2017 - 02:35
McGregNi wrote:
[quote:3496ace15f="derek897]
1st shot was with a 30mm lens not the 15mm ltd.
Ah Derek come on get it right, did you not check the EXIF !?![/quote]The data was missing from the exif, had to check my notes, [quote:3496ace15f="derek897]
1st shot was with a 30mm lens not the 15mm ltd.
I had thought it was the 15mm genuinely, which was poor form on my part considering the original point.
I think the 2 links more than make up for my senior moment
As good an example as any as to the difference a telephoto or wide angle will make to a shot.
Comment by derek897 posted on When the lens model doesn't show up in the Exif at 28/01/2017 - 17:29
Fantastic set.
Sedge, reeds and rainbow jump out.
Super shooting.
Sedge, reeds and rainbow jump out.
Super shooting.
Comment by derek897 posted on Lake District - Abstract Set at 28/01/2017 - 13:25
Northgrain wrote:
Nice varied set.
Roots B&W would be my pick... if it didn't have such a strong vignette ! Be good to see a version with just a touch of vignette
Agree, just a touch of vignetting would be good on this. Nice varied set.
Roots B&W would be my pick... if it didn't have such a strong vignette ! Be good to see a version with just a touch of vignette
Great set.
Comment by derek897 posted on a mix from a walk round the village and wood at 28/01/2017 - 12:58
Cheers John, I thought it was a prime example of the ridiculousness of the previous statement.
To get back to your original point, it's not something that I ever came across before, having read your very interesting piece on it, I think that maybe because of the age of the lenses I was using. All well used by the time I bought them ☺
I also use flickr to host my images and have always been able to get the exif from there. With K and or M lenses giving limited details.
Hoping to test this with a new lens shortly and if the lens data is missing I'll know what to do,
Cheers
Derek
To get back to your original point, it's not something that I ever came across before, having read your very interesting piece on it, I think that maybe because of the age of the lenses I was using. All well used by the time I bought them ☺
I also use flickr to host my images and have always been able to get the exif from there. With K and or M lenses giving limited details.
Hoping to test this with a new lens shortly and if the lens data is missing I'll know what to do,
Cheers
Derek
Comment by derek897 posted on When the lens model doesn't show up in the Exif at 27/01/2017 - 23:51
I'm using the DFA 14-450, but that's because of the convenience of the zoom.
Good eye Mike