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the second one for me.
Comment by Don posted on A couple from today :) at 26/10/2010 - 15:56
used to have a canon g5... loved it.
now it's the ds2 with m 50mm .. not exactly compact...
would like to have the g12 or that new nikon though....
John, that x90, has it got any pc socket or hotshoe for studio lights? or are you just using the flash manually to fire your strobes?
does it do p-ttl with Pentax strobes?
Just curious...
now it's the ds2 with m 50mm .. not exactly compact...
would like to have the g12 or that new nikon though....
John, that x90, has it got any pc socket or hotshoe for studio lights? or are you just using the flash manually to fire your strobes?
does it do p-ttl with Pentax strobes?
Just curious...
Comment by Don posted on Curious- what compact do you use? at 26/10/2010 - 15:46
The only real issue I have with with animal rights activists, is I have nevr personally met one that wouldn't stomp on ten of these:
or other such ugly creature's while running to protest the mistreatment of something cute.
And never mind ugly animals...
I think it is shameful and offensive to humanity that people spend obscene amounts of money "Protecting" animal rights and "Raising awareness" for the plight of poor animals while completely ignoring or distracting attention away from the plight of thier fellow HUMAN BEINGS....
Sorry but the squirrels are doing just fine.
or other such ugly creature's while running to protest the mistreatment of something cute.
And never mind ugly animals...
I think it is shameful and offensive to humanity that people spend obscene amounts of money "Protecting" animal rights and "Raising awareness" for the plight of poor animals while completely ignoring or distracting attention away from the plight of thier fellow HUMAN BEINGS....
Sorry but the squirrels are doing just fine.
Comment by Don posted on In defence of harmless creatures - set of 6 at 26/10/2010 - 15:34
Shaky wrote:
For a bit of fun there is also an OS X skin for Ubuntu:
kinda like buying a sexy french maid outfit for the wife.... sure you get the LOOK, but will she clean the house?For a bit of fun there is also an OS X skin for Ubuntu:
Quote:
If you're a fan of OS X's GUI but don't feel like paying for a Mac (or giving up your precious Linux), Macbuntu will install all the necessary apps, icons, and other resources to make your desktop look just like OS X.
Article and instructionsIf you're a fan of OS X's GUI but don't feel like paying for a Mac (or giving up your precious Linux), Macbuntu will install all the necessary apps, icons, and other resources to make your desktop look just like OS X.
Ricehigh is reporting issues with some k-5's.
those that have should try to replicate and post back...
link
now I tend to take Ricehigh with a grain of salt, (which should be followed by a shot of tequila and slice of lime).
those that have should try to replicate and post back...
link
now I tend to take Ricehigh with a grain of salt, (which should be followed by a shot of tequila and slice of lime).
Comment by Don posted on K-5 Manual Online!! at 26/10/2010 - 14:53
flossie wrote:
However, your desire is one that many people have, and as I never see anyone under 30 shooting sticking their eyeball up to the viewfinder, and technology in this area is dramatically improving to the point that the screens are now usable and the batteries/sensors don't pack-up after 30 seconds... all adds-up to more reasons that SLR's are going to die out and will all be done electronically.
What you really want though for serious work is a B&W display with Zebra option...
most people shooting video with d-slrs are using Hoodman type loupes over the lcd as an imporvised evf finder....Don wrote:
I'd settle for what my sony hdr hc1 video cam has...
a touch screen... set to focus, you tap the screen anywhere it focuses right there.
set for spot exposure, you tap the screen it spot meters right there...
then you can set up two individual settings for focus, zoom, and exposure, hit preset one, tap the screen and it smoothly shifts to pre set two....
that would be awesome to have in a pentax d-slr.
I'd settle for usb tethering to an Iphone/ipad ap that gives me those features with live view from the camera.....
Why would you want a SLR with a touch screen? It defeats the whole purpose of the reflex viewfinder if you use a screen instead.... (aside : I can focus the camera on my phone that way - although it generally sucks as it doesn't lock focus...)I'd settle for what my sony hdr hc1 video cam has...
a touch screen... set to focus, you tap the screen anywhere it focuses right there.
set for spot exposure, you tap the screen it spot meters right there...
then you can set up two individual settings for focus, zoom, and exposure, hit preset one, tap the screen and it smoothly shifts to pre set two....
that would be awesome to have in a pentax d-slr.
I'd settle for usb tethering to an Iphone/ipad ap that gives me those features with live view from the camera.....
However, your desire is one that many people have, and as I never see anyone under 30 shooting sticking their eyeball up to the viewfinder, and technology in this area is dramatically improving to the point that the screens are now usable and the batteries/sensors don't pack-up after 30 seconds... all adds-up to more reasons that SLR's are going to die out and will all be done electronically.
What you really want though for serious work is a B&W display with Zebra option...
not for me. I want a touch screen and an external display or a touch screen with with evf.
you'd have to try it to understand, but with the sony hdr-hc1 you can flip the lcd out, turn off the lcd's backlighting, fold it flat against the camera body with the lcd facing out, it looks like it is off, but... you can still set your spot exposure or spot focus while recording...by touching the screen, using the two shot a to b feature, you can preset the "Group at the alter" shot and the "Coming down the aisle" shot and be able to tap the screen to lock on to the bride regardless of the lighting conditions.. while viewing through the evf....
tough to explain, but makes for very nice video shooting without a lanc controller.
as for still images.... look at the live view mode on the k5 and tell me that wouldn't be cool if instead of using a bunch of buttons, you tap the screen, it zooms in locks focus then zooms back out.....
i don't care if it is built in to the camera or just made to work via wi-fi or bluetooth with my iphone, i want it I want it I want it!
Comment by Don posted on What's next? at 26/10/2010 - 14:43
MattMatic wrote:
I switched from WinXP to OS X a little while ago... just wish I could dump all my WinXP machines
Currently running iMac 24 & MBP15.
(And before you all flame me - I'm not a PC newbie! I've been coding for DOS and Win since DOS 3.3 and Win 3.0!)
My favourite parts of Mac OS X:
* 30s boot time. Always.
* 2 or 3s from hibernate. Always.
* No faff shut down. It just does it.
* Audio devices can be hot plugged. I got sooo fed up with Sonar on the PC - having to reprofile USB hardware everytime. On the Mac I just plug it in and it works! Yahay! (Using GarageBand and Reaper.fm - unbelievably cool)
* I plumped for the regular display. The antiglare screen has no glass in front For photo work it's not a problem anyway - just calibrate with a Spyder+Argyll+DispCalGui - and work nearly in the dark. Display is just fine (but very bright actually)
* Burning DVDs doesn't stop you from using the machine at all
* Desktop and GUI is never sluggish. Some apps crash, yes, but you just "Force Quit" and no problem.
* I'm running VirtualBox with WinXP for anything that I don't have OS X software for yet. Even that is really stable!
There was a lovely comparison of XP vs OS X that definitely helped me to make the switch. There are quite a few UI & file operation things you need to know.
Overall, I'm very happy in Mac-land
Matt
start monkeying around with "Automator" and "Applescript" and "Aperture"....I switched from WinXP to OS X a little while ago... just wish I could dump all my WinXP machines
Currently running iMac 24 & MBP15.
(And before you all flame me - I'm not a PC newbie! I've been coding for DOS and Win since DOS 3.3 and Win 3.0!)
My favourite parts of Mac OS X:
* 30s boot time. Always.
* 2 or 3s from hibernate. Always.
* No faff shut down. It just does it.
* Audio devices can be hot plugged. I got sooo fed up with Sonar on the PC - having to reprofile USB hardware everytime. On the Mac I just plug it in and it works! Yahay! (Using GarageBand and Reaper.fm - unbelievably cool)
* I plumped for the regular display. The antiglare screen has no glass in front For photo work it's not a problem anyway - just calibrate with a Spyder+Argyll+DispCalGui - and work nearly in the dark. Display is just fine (but very bright actually)
* Burning DVDs doesn't stop you from using the machine at all
* Desktop and GUI is never sluggish. Some apps crash, yes, but you just "Force Quit" and no problem.
* I'm running VirtualBox with WinXP for anything that I don't have OS X software for yet. Even that is really stable!
There was a lovely comparison of XP vs OS X that definitely helped me to make the switch. There are quite a few UI & file operation things you need to know.
Overall, I'm very happy in Mac-land
Matt
thank you.
I'm looking for a copy may just buy the new 35 if it is as good.....
wish I could help you out, but just not cost effective considering what they sometimes go for locally!
I'm looking for a copy may just buy the new 35 if it is as good.....
wish I could help you out, but just not cost effective considering what they sometimes go for locally!
Comment by Don posted on FS: Samsung-badged 35mm f/2 prime at 25/10/2010 - 23:04
hey Matt...
How does that lens stack up against the 16-45 at 35 image quality wise?
smc penax colors?
I'd consider buying it myself, but the whole living in Canada things adds too much to the cost for me...
How does that lens stack up against the 16-45 at 35 image quality wise?
smc penax colors?
I'd consider buying it myself, but the whole living in Canada things adds too much to the cost for me...
Comment by Don posted on FS: Samsung-badged 35mm f/2 prime at 25/10/2010 - 18:33
Anvh wrote:
Sadly they don't, it was quite a good idea, at least you've an idea what they are busy with.
Don't feel bad. All I wanted was a leaf shutter lens.Sadly they don't, it was quite a good idea, at least you've an idea what they are busy with.
also a no-go
Comment by Don posted on predications Pentax 2010 at 24/10/2010 - 16:03
