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Comment by Don posted on Official K-5 specs !!! at 20/09/2010 - 15:23
Gwyn wrote:
Now I'm confused.
Pentax are supposed to be bringing out new flashes for use with IRsimple. The K-r has this so is compatible.
According to depressingreview though the K-5 doesn't? Surely Pentax will no bring out flashes which can only work with one lower model, not with their flagship model?
maybe it was just overlooked by the reviewer?Now I'm confused.
Pentax are supposed to be bringing out new flashes for use with IRsimple. The K-r has this so is compatible.
According to depressingreview though the K-5 doesn't? Surely Pentax will no bring out flashes which can only work with one lower model, not with their flagship model?
there were a number of typos in the press releases...
Comment by Don posted on Official K-5 specs !!! at 20/09/2010 - 15:11
maybe the goal is to release a line of sdm "Movie" class lenses in addition to existing models...
faster quieter and more accurate...
Also the newer 100 macro didn't make my existing macro any less able... so I don't feel any need to upgrade...
for those that want faster af, maybe a new body and lens combo is still better than swapping brands completely.
faster quieter and more accurate...
Also the newer 100 macro didn't make my existing macro any less able... so I don't feel any need to upgrade...
for those that want faster af, maybe a new body and lens combo is still better than swapping brands completely.
Comment by Don posted on New sdm = dc (see patent) at 20/09/2010 - 15:05
MrCynical wrote:
TM infringement When the next gen camera has the "Optimus Prime" engine, with funky colors and ability to transform into a model car?Quote:
with the reliable PRIME (PENTAX Real Image Engine) II imaging engine
Calling the imaging engine 'PRIME' - +1 Awesome with the reliable PRIME (PENTAX Real Image Engine) II imaging engine
Quote:
The K-5 features a new-generation, wide-frame SAFOX IX+ autofocus system
Hooray^∞ The K-5 features a new-generation, wide-frame SAFOX IX+ autofocus system
Comment by Don posted on K-5 Press Release at 20/09/2010 - 14:49
heard there is some talk of using sensor to "Tune" the sensor position to specific lenses????
does that mean the sensor now shifts forwards and backwards to get rid of front/back focus?
does that mean the sensor now shifts forwards and backwards to get rid of front/back focus?
Comment by Don posted on K-5 Press Release at 20/09/2010 - 14:48
George Lazarette wrote:
I have a theory.
I think that real Pentax users (not those who are always nervously eyeing the specs of the latest models from rival brands, and fretting whether the next-door neighbour has a better car, prettier wife, or whatever) tend to be happier, more relaxed, and yes, more mature, people.
They know a different camera won't make them a better photographer, and they know it's always a catch-up game anyway, so while Nikon may be better today, Canon will be tomorrow, and Pentax on Thursday.
And they know that advertising doesn't make a camera better, though it might help to sell barrels of plasticky stuff to the uninformed masses.
It's this maturity, in part, that makes this forum a nicer place than the grim, smoky, knife-in-the-back, dens frequented by stressed-out Canikonyians.
And it's why the brand-hoppers can't stay away. They keep coming back, shame-faced, with huge, pleading eyes, like lost and hungry dogs. Take me in, they beg. Give me a space by the warm Pentax hearth, and cast the odd crust in my undeserving direction.
Fair tugs at the old heart-strings, it does.
Sniff.
G
(wiping a tear or two from his rheumy old eyes)
HA!!! I always knew you had a heart, ya big softie you!I have a theory.
I think that real Pentax users (not those who are always nervously eyeing the specs of the latest models from rival brands, and fretting whether the next-door neighbour has a better car, prettier wife, or whatever) tend to be happier, more relaxed, and yes, more mature, people.
They know a different camera won't make them a better photographer, and they know it's always a catch-up game anyway, so while Nikon may be better today, Canon will be tomorrow, and Pentax on Thursday.
And they know that advertising doesn't make a camera better, though it might help to sell barrels of plasticky stuff to the uninformed masses.
It's this maturity, in part, that makes this forum a nicer place than the grim, smoky, knife-in-the-back, dens frequented by stressed-out Canikonyians.
And it's why the brand-hoppers can't stay away. They keep coming back, shame-faced, with huge, pleading eyes, like lost and hungry dogs. Take me in, they beg. Give me a space by the warm Pentax hearth, and cast the odd crust in my undeserving direction.
Fair tugs at the old heart-strings, it does.
Sniff.
G
(wiping a tear or two from his rheumy old eyes)
Comment by Don posted on Possible K-5 Specs !! at 19/09/2010 - 18:21
hefty1 wrote:
I can beat that - 121 year old lens on a K10D with metering, focus confirmation and image stabilisation.
awesome!I can beat that - 121 year old lens on a K10D with metering, focus confirmation and image stabilisation.
so what do you guys figure a k10d with 18-55 mk1 lens will fetch?
the new k5 looks like it belongs in our stable....
Comment by Don posted on K5, Kr, full frame (?) it's all to little too late at 19/09/2010 - 14:54
lot's of k5 info out today.. ricehigh and 1001noisycameras..
7fps sound good?
7fps sound good?
Comment by Don posted on K5, Kr, full frame (?) it's all to little too late at 19/09/2010 - 14:22
Getting them in flight is tough.
I'm going to assume you want cost effective methods so we'll skip lasers...
try this... get into a location that has water, mosquitos and lots of tall grasses, bullrushes and flowers....
set up two or three flashes above and behind you with a radio slave. (or just wired with pc connectors or off camera kit) all on manual (you want to use guide numbers and distances to get the right power to properly expose the insects when they fly into your "Prefocussed zone).... pick a location where the dragon flies are likely to land, stake it out and wait.
they generally will catch thier prey mid air then perch to eat it.
like all animals they may use the same perch repeatedly.
they need to lay eggs in water and will set down on lillys or twigs floating on water....
if you set your aperture for wide dof (say f8 to f16 hence the need for several flashes) and your flash exposure for the right distance then focus manually... then wait for the buggers to fly into "Your stake out zone" where your exposure and focus should both be good, your odds are much improved....
most insects move a little slower in the am when it is still chilly, but you'll see more in the pm when the skeeters are really out.. with your exposure and focus and flash all set up to create a zone, your camera needs do nothing but fire when you release the shutter. Then it is up to you to track the subject, wait for it to fly into your zone and release the shutter.
PS mosquito repellent eats into plastic... you don't want that stuff on your hands, nose or cheek where it might rub off on your camera...
I'm going to assume you want cost effective methods so we'll skip lasers...
try this... get into a location that has water, mosquitos and lots of tall grasses, bullrushes and flowers....
set up two or three flashes above and behind you with a radio slave. (or just wired with pc connectors or off camera kit) all on manual (you want to use guide numbers and distances to get the right power to properly expose the insects when they fly into your "Prefocussed zone).... pick a location where the dragon flies are likely to land, stake it out and wait.
they generally will catch thier prey mid air then perch to eat it.
like all animals they may use the same perch repeatedly.
they need to lay eggs in water and will set down on lillys or twigs floating on water....
if you set your aperture for wide dof (say f8 to f16 hence the need for several flashes) and your flash exposure for the right distance then focus manually... then wait for the buggers to fly into "Your stake out zone" where your exposure and focus should both be good, your odds are much improved....
most insects move a little slower in the am when it is still chilly, but you'll see more in the pm when the skeeters are really out.. with your exposure and focus and flash all set up to create a zone, your camera needs do nothing but fire when you release the shutter. Then it is up to you to track the subject, wait for it to fly into your zone and release the shutter.
PS mosquito repellent eats into plastic... you don't want that stuff on your hands, nose or cheek where it might rub off on your camera...
Comment by Don posted on what is the best way to photograph dragonflys in flight? at 19/09/2010 - 01:56
Getting them in flight is tough.
I'm going to assume you want cost effective methods so we'll skip lasers...
try this... get into a location that has water, mosquitos and lots of tall grasses, bullrushes and flowers....
set up two or three flashes above and behind you with a radio slave. (or just wired with pc connectors or off camera kit) all on manual.... pick a location where the dragon flies are likely to land, stake it out and wait.
they generally will catch thier prey mid air then perch to eat it.
like all animals they may use the same perch repeatedly.
they need to lay eggs in water and will set down on lillys or twigs floating on water....
if you set your aperture for wide dof and your flash exposure for the right distance then focus manually... then wait for the buggers to fly into "Your stake out zone" where your exposure and focus should both be good, your odds are much improved....
most insects move a little slower in the am when it is still chilly, but you'll see more in the pm when the skeeters are really out..
PS mosquito repellent eats into plastic... you don't want that stuff on your hands, nose or cheek where it might rub off on your camera...
I'm going to assume you want cost effective methods so we'll skip lasers...
try this... get into a location that has water, mosquitos and lots of tall grasses, bullrushes and flowers....
set up two or three flashes above and behind you with a radio slave. (or just wired with pc connectors or off camera kit) all on manual.... pick a location where the dragon flies are likely to land, stake it out and wait.
they generally will catch thier prey mid air then perch to eat it.
like all animals they may use the same perch repeatedly.
they need to lay eggs in water and will set down on lillys or twigs floating on water....
if you set your aperture for wide dof and your flash exposure for the right distance then focus manually... then wait for the buggers to fly into "Your stake out zone" where your exposure and focus should both be good, your odds are much improved....
most insects move a little slower in the am when it is still chilly, but you'll see more in the pm when the skeeters are really out..
PS mosquito repellent eats into plastic... you don't want that stuff on your hands, nose or cheek where it might rub off on your camera...
Comment by Don posted on what is the best way to photograph dragonflys in flight? at 19/09/2010 - 01:21
Now I'm confused.
Pentax are supposed to be bringing out new flashes for use with IRsimple. The K-r has this so is compatible.
According to depressingreview though the K-5 doesn't? Surely Pentax will no bring out flashes which can only work with one lower model, not with their flagship model?
there were a number of typos in the press releases...
Official K-5 page is here btw:
http://www.pentaxdslr.com/slr/K-5/