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Comment by Don posted on kx and k7 both officially discontinued? at 03/02/2011 - 19:20
Pentaxophile wrote:
Well the Kenko one doesn't seem to have video.
Maybe they should stick to making coffee
If Pentax follow that line - fine, it's an interesting novelty item. Maybe with sensor development the IQ might improve a few years down the line (looking at Pentax compacts, it's not quite there yet) and it would be a more serious proposition.... But I hope they look at conventional mirrorless cameras as well - or at least make them interesting and different in a useful way!
I believe they will.Well the Kenko one doesn't seem to have video.
Maybe they should stick to making coffee
If Pentax follow that line - fine, it's an interesting novelty item. Maybe with sensor development the IQ might improve a few years down the line (looking at Pentax compacts, it's not quite there yet) and it would be a more serious proposition.... But I hope they look at conventional mirrorless cameras as well - or at least make them interesting and different in a useful way!
If pentax does a ff camera, I'd expect it to be an evil type camera. combined with a ltd prime/pancake lens it would be a class killer, mother of all evils as we know them.
if pentax was to release a k-5 with (it has the patent already) a evf/pentaprism hybrid viewer, it would be a top notch evil competitor... big yes, but also top quality images... and not that much bigger than some when you look at the lenses attached...
Comment by Don posted on kx and k7 both officially discontinued? at 03/02/2011 - 18:51
George Lazarette wrote:
To get back on topic, I do feel that the i10 is rather a damp squib. It's just an inexpensive p&s with a nod in the direction of the shape of the Auto-110.
It seems to have very mixed reviews concerning image quality, though in some cases those complaining seem to be DSLR owners who are not making sufficient allowance for the essential limitations of the camera type.
G
agreed. I think the new camera system, if the rumors are true will address the image quality issues, probably be better built and if combined with the kx's colors/toy camera paint jobs, and interchangeable lenses will likely amount to a pocketable system that will be a sales success, regardless of whether or not it meets 4/3's image quality Especially in Asian markets...To get back on topic, I do feel that the i10 is rather a damp squib. It's just an inexpensive p&s with a nod in the direction of the shape of the Auto-110.
It seems to have very mixed reviews concerning image quality, though in some cases those complaining seem to be DSLR owners who are not making sufficient allowance for the essential limitations of the camera type.
G
I can envision two small cases, one with camera and lens in one jacket pocket, the other with two or three lenses, memory cards and spare battery in the other.
Decent images and video for most users.
minox sized would awesome!
Comment by Don posted on The Optio I-10 at 03/02/2011 - 18:38
johnriley wrote:
It's hard to believe that an innocent thread about the I-10 could degenerate so quickly into bickering. I am asking you to put a stop to it now.
Sorry.It's hard to believe that an innocent thread about the I-10 could degenerate so quickly into bickering. I am asking you to put a stop to it now.
Comment by Don posted on The Optio I-10 at 03/02/2011 - 18:33
looks like fun to me.
I had a dream of building a one man rocket.. long ago, never built it though...
I wonder if I get on Gerri's nerves real bad, if she'll let me...
Gerri and God do thier best to keep me broke so I'll live longer.
I had a dream of building a one man rocket.. long ago, never built it though...
I wonder if I get on Gerri's nerves real bad, if she'll let me...
Gerri and God do thier best to keep me broke so I'll live longer.
Comment by Don posted on Do something crazy this year at 03/02/2011 - 18:22
robbie_d wrote:
I thought I'd have some photos by now, four days late and counting...
maternity shots though (no I don't expect you to post any) are priceless even if your spouse is reluctant, she'll appreciate them later in life.Don wrote:
Congratulations to you, Health and best wishes to you and your family! Looking forward to seeing the baby photos!
Thanks Don.Congratulations to you, Health and best wishes to you and your family! Looking forward to seeing the baby photos!
I thought I'd have some photos by now, four days late and counting...
Comment by Don posted on The Optio I-10 at 03/02/2011 - 18:19
Congratulations to you, Health and best wishes to you and your family! Looking forward to seeing the baby photos!
Comment by Don posted on The Optio I-10 at 03/02/2011 - 18:14
robbie_d wrote:
like it or not, I just call 'em as I see 'em.
Sorry if that bothers you.
I do say so. Are you calling me a liar?Don wrote:
I hope that answers your query and dispels the thought that the post was merely an attempt at trolling.
if you say so. A non Pentax user on a pentax board deliberately provoking arguments with pentax users, bashing the company or a rumored product not yet announced....robbie_d wrote:
[quote:3496ace15f="Don"]
you're acting like a troll more than anything else right now.
Don, to be fair I didn't have a huge collection of kit, I sold it all at a minimal loss, and could replicate the lens collection today for the same or less than what I received.[quote:3496ace15f="Don"]
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With regards being "miffed" at "jumping ship" before the K5 came out, you're beginning to show your conjectural side George. As it happens, the K5 was not/is not in my budget. I'd have thought a man as informed as yourself would have known this form the threads that surrounded my "jumping ship". Had I still been with Pentax I'd still have the situation of the K5 being too expensive. Non-issue.
I fail to see how selling off an entire system (presumably for less than what you paid for each item, unless you're that guy selling pictures of cameras on ebay) then buying another system could have been less costly than waiting for the k5 and only selling off your old body to offset some of the cost of the k5....and keeping your lenses and flashes... maybe everything you bought was used? I dunno.With regards being "miffed" at "jumping ship" before the K5 came out, you're beginning to show your conjectural side George. As it happens, the K5 was not/is not in my budget. I'd have thought a man as informed as yourself would have known this form the threads that surrounded my "jumping ship". Had I still been with Pentax I'd still have the situation of the K5 being too expensive. Non-issue.
you're acting like a troll more than anything else right now.
I hope that answers your query and dispels the thought that the post was merely an attempt at trolling.
like it or not, I just call 'em as I see 'em.
Sorry if that bothers you.
I currently use a Samsung-badged istDL. Unless the rules of the board have changed, I always assumed users of the "sister" cameras were welcome.
"deliberately provoking arguments" or responding to a post which did just the same.
"bashing the company or a rumored product" which I've said I'd love to see succeed.
Maybe have a better look at seeing 'em before you call 'em next time?[/quote]I stand corrected. You mentioned selling off your Pentax gear, I did not bother researching any further, just took you at your words.
Comment by Don posted on The Optio I-10 at 03/02/2011 - 18:07
SmutjeUK wrote:
There are some specialist packing sellers that sell double walled card board envelopes/boxes for this purpose.
I also would use a courier service rather then Snail Mail or Parcel Farce as they look better after items that are marked 'FRAGILE' plus it is much easier to put in a claim if an item has been damaged, in particular if the damage is visible outside and has been noted by the addressee and the driver.
May cost a pound more but it is safer, faster and you got automatic insurance.
good advice.There are some specialist packing sellers that sell double walled card board envelopes/boxes for this purpose.
I also would use a courier service rather then Snail Mail or Parcel Farce as they look better after items that are marked 'FRAGILE' plus it is much easier to put in a claim if an item has been damaged, in particular if the damage is visible outside and has been noted by the addressee and the driver.
May cost a pound more but it is safer, faster and you got automatic insurance.
Our mail man is sooo lazy he'd be pissed if I didn't pre-break the glass for him.
Comment by Don posted on How do you post glass picture frames? at 03/02/2011 - 18:04
robbie_d wrote:
I hope that answers your query and dispels the thought that the post was merely an attempt at trolling.
if you say so. A non Pentax user on a pentax board deliberately provoking arguments with pentax users, bashing the company or a rumored product not yet announced....Don wrote:
you're acting like a troll more than anything else right now.
Don, to be fair I didn't have a huge collection of kit, I sold it all at a minimal loss, and could replicate the lens collection today for the same or less than what I received.Quote:
With regards being "miffed" at "jumping ship" before the K5 came out, you're beginning to show your conjectural side George. As it happens, the K5 was not/is not in my budget. I'd have thought a man as informed as yourself would have known this form the threads that surrounded my "jumping ship". Had I still been with Pentax I'd still have the situation of the K5 being too expensive. Non-issue.
I fail to see how selling off an entire system (presumably for less than what you paid for each item, unless you're that guy selling pictures of cameras on ebay) then buying another system could have been less costly than waiting for the k5 and only selling off your old body to offset some of the cost of the k5....and keeping your lenses and flashes... maybe everything you bought was used? I dunno.With regards being "miffed" at "jumping ship" before the K5 came out, you're beginning to show your conjectural side George. As it happens, the K5 was not/is not in my budget. I'd have thought a man as informed as yourself would have known this form the threads that surrounded my "jumping ship". Had I still been with Pentax I'd still have the situation of the K5 being too expensive. Non-issue.
you're acting like a troll more than anything else right now.
I hope that answers your query and dispels the thought that the post was merely an attempt at trolling.
like it or not, I just call 'em as I see 'em.
Sorry if that bothers you. The Ebay remark was a joke. not to be taken seriously people.
I'm done with this debate and shall await official product announcements and reviews.
Comment by Don posted on The Optio I-10 at 03/02/2011 - 17:59
I am still not convinced with an EVF viewfinder.
Maybe I am a stick in the mud, but I'd much prefer a nice bright pentaprism for composition. Even a pentamirror would be preferred over an EVF.
But thats progress for you.
imagin looking through the finder and seeing your traditional slr, through the lens optical view.... as the light levels drop, you realize there is a video overlay projected over the the live optical view, when the light levels are too low to see through the lens, (ie dark room, or bellows or stopped down manual apeture) the viewfinder is still brightly showing the video overlay.. best of both worlds, I'd hope...
Pentax does have a patent on such a technology....
It can be done, they got projectors built into cameras for projecting on walls already... why not project a live view image into the pentaprism?