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Comment by Don posted on question on english. at 12/08/2011 - 22:43
interesting that the lens to sensor distance and the diagrams all seem to exclude the presence of a mirror....
so the objective appears to be to reduce reflections off an older lens's rear element on the sensor...
Pentax K-mount Evil Camera?
so the objective appears to be to reduce reflections off an older lens's rear element on the sensor...
Pentax K-mount Evil Camera?
Comment by Don posted on Pentax Sensor Patent at 12/08/2011 - 02:15
davidstorm wrote:
I have a mate at work who's just bought a K-R and is not confident enough to post any photos or forum comments - he's new to photography except for using compacts in the past. I know this post is not about people leaving the forums, but I just wanted to make the point that some people are a bit daunted by some of the expert users who post regularly. Maybe that's why there's only a few regular contributors?
I think Bill (wvbarnes) mentioned this earlier - us 'amateurs' find it hard sometimes to say things that are taken seriously and I reckon this puts a lot of people off. I don't mean to say the forums and gallery are really daunting, I suppose it's just human nature?
Regards
David
we do try to meat out the punishment in such a manor as to take into account a posters experience level...I have a mate at work who's just bought a K-R and is not confident enough to post any photos or forum comments - he's new to photography except for using compacts in the past. I know this post is not about people leaving the forums, but I just wanted to make the point that some people are a bit daunted by some of the expert users who post regularly. Maybe that's why there's only a few regular contributors?
I think Bill (wvbarnes) mentioned this earlier - us 'amateurs' find it hard sometimes to say things that are taken seriously and I reckon this puts a lot of people off. I don't mean to say the forums and gallery are really daunting, I suppose it's just human nature?
Regards
David
There are some very talented people here that that I would critique very strongly on when asked to critique an image, simply because I expect very high standards from them. There are others where you look more for what they've done right and try to encourage them to improve upon what they are doing.
I would understand a person feeling a little daunted, but hope they'd over come it and jump right in.
On the occasion where my work gets sliced to ribbons, I simply listen to everything, look closely at who's saying what, and pay particular attention to people whose work or opinions matter to me. Thick skins help a lot in this biz.
Comment by Don posted on people leave pentax site ?? at 11/08/2011 - 23:38
a light weight tripod, like my manfrotto 055 does a fine impersonation of a monopod(just extend one leg), so I've never felt compelled to buy anything else...
Comment by Don posted on monopod suggestions? views on using them? at 11/08/2011 - 01:01
Why?
It is a lot like marriage I guess... I suppose IF my key fit the locks to a different house, and IF the stuff in that house was as nice as mine, and IF the woman in the bedroom upstairs was nice looking and happy to see me, I MIGHT be tempted to switch, but realistically.... I'm too set in my ways to change, and my wife won't let me even if I wanted to.
It is a lot like marriage I guess... I suppose IF my key fit the locks to a different house, and IF the stuff in that house was as nice as mine, and IF the woman in the bedroom upstairs was nice looking and happy to see me, I MIGHT be tempted to switch, but realistically.... I'm too set in my ways to change, and my wife won't let me even if I wanted to.
Comment by Don posted on Why do you stay with pentax? at 11/08/2011 - 00:10
Well PentaxExpert, I wouldn't blame you if you did dump Pentax for a FF competitiors model.
A larger sensor and higher resolution would've rendered this scene (from your gallery/portfolio):
In a much more flattering light, like this same scene shot (from a slightly different angle) with a Nikon FF:
much more color and detail in the Nikon Shot.... sharper too.
A larger sensor and higher resolution would've rendered this scene (from your gallery/portfolio):
In a much more flattering light, like this same scene shot (from a slightly different angle) with a Nikon FF:
much more color and detail in the Nikon Shot.... sharper too.
Comment by Don posted on people leave pentax site ?? at 10/08/2011 - 22:57
vic cross wrote:
Pwynnej. I think you will find that just like Pentax Nikon have kept the same bayonet fitting for many many years and can therefore use old lenses just like Pentax. If I'm wrong tell me. Oxley. Buy a Pentax like the rest of us decerning folk. CHEERS Vic.
there are a few "Won't Mount" and "breaks Mirror" compatibility issues as well as the usual "Limited functionality" issues you'd expect, in the Nikon lineup, so no, nikon is not as good as Pentax is in the backward compatibility area.... Nikon has "Good" backward compatibility, Pentax is "Excellent" Pwynnej. I think you will find that just like Pentax Nikon have kept the same bayonet fitting for many many years and can therefore use old lenses just like Pentax. If I'm wrong tell me. Oxley. Buy a Pentax like the rest of us decerning folk. CHEERS Vic.
Comment by Don posted on Pentax K-R at 10/08/2011 - 21:58
I want two!
Comment by Don posted on Would this work for cleaning sensors? at 10/08/2011 - 18:43
I have yet to meet any person of any brand (I know what you're thinking, but I haven't MET Mike p), that buys multiple copies of every lens the manufacturer makes... so how many lenses are available does not affect how many lenses you'll actually buy... if anything it just makes shopping a little more confusing.
So start by looking at budget and intended use...
The kr is a fine camera.... Pentax has some very good performing lenses and some outright bargains...
Assuming that lens selection is on your list of priorities because you intend to buy lot's of lenses.... if I was in your shoes, for landscapes, I'd grab the 14 or 15 mm , the 35 2.4, 50mm 1.4, 100 macro... on top of the kr with kit lenses....
if I were buying only a few lenses, I'd take the kr with kit lenses, buy the 14 or 15 mm and 10-17 fisheye as well as the 35 mm macro...
So start by looking at budget and intended use...
The kr is a fine camera.... Pentax has some very good performing lenses and some outright bargains...
Assuming that lens selection is on your list of priorities because you intend to buy lot's of lenses.... if I was in your shoes, for landscapes, I'd grab the 14 or 15 mm , the 35 2.4, 50mm 1.4, 100 macro... on top of the kr with kit lenses....
if I were buying only a few lenses, I'd take the kr with kit lenses, buy the 14 or 15 mm and 10-17 fisheye as well as the 35 mm macro...
Comment by Don posted on Pentax K-R at 10/08/2011 - 17:02
I think they actually used it to film this commercial...link
Comment by Don posted on The Best Image Stabilisation? at 10/08/2011 - 01:58
(1)"I tend to be very conservative when it comes to exposure, (2) dividing the dynamic range of a camera into “paycheck stops” and “gravy stops.” Paycheck stops are the zones upon which you can reliably place information that will definitely be reflected in a normally graded final image, and (3)which won’t cost you your job when something that’s supposed to be visible there doesn’t show up in dailies."
(2) Paycheck stops means "Acceptable exposure", "Gravy shots" means "perfectly exposed"
(3) Won't get you fired as a pro photographer because you blew the highlights or shadows on a routine shot.