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Comment by Don posted on Evil Panasonic at 22/07/2011 - 02:39
surfseen wrote:
Interesting about the two command dials. Having just got my Kr, I have only tried it out briefly and not in all situations. Will have to work out how to change apeture and shutter speed with one dial. Is it possible.
it is ridiculously complicated...Interesting about the two command dials. Having just got my Kr, I have only tried it out briefly and not in all situations. Will have to work out how to change apeture and shutter speed with one dial. Is it possible.
choose Either av or tv, and the edial will switch the aperture or shutter, respectively.
choose m mode and the av button will switch the edial to whatever you choose....
Comment by Don posted on K20D to K-R? at 22/07/2011 - 02:04
I'm going up the chain of command, so to speak with a winnipeg parks officials over an incident where i was harassed filming my family in a winnipeg park. the only rights you have in this world are the ones you are willing to fight for.
could anybody have mistaken this: link for nefarious activity? I don't think so.... these days, spycams and video phones mean nobody will get caught filming if they are up to no good and trying NOT to get caught.
could anybody have mistaken this: link for nefarious activity? I don't think so.... these days, spycams and video phones mean nobody will get caught filming if they are up to no good and trying NOT to get caught.
Comment by Don posted on Stand your ground!! at 22/07/2011 - 00:49
if I were starting today and wanted to buy my first camera intending to shoot multimedia at events, the nex vg 10 and nex5 and a couple lenses, would likely be my first choice.
I'm with Pentax because of a long term commitment in lenses..... and a passion for the brand that developed many years ago.... take away that... Pentax likely would not have my business today.
I'm with Pentax because of a long term commitment in lenses..... and a passion for the brand that developed many years ago.... take away that... Pentax likely would not have my business today.
Comment by Don posted on Evil Panasonic at 22/07/2011 - 00:46
Pentaxophile wrote:
Or will the next gen of DSLR type cameras kill off the video camera? I still think there are important ergonomic advantages either way, depending what you're doing.
the sony nex vg 10Or will the next gen of DSLR type cameras kill off the video camera? I still think there are important ergonomic advantages either way, depending what you're doing.
same apsc sensor as many slrs and nex evils....
as a switch hitter I have to tell you..... the camcorder design IS the better format for both stills and video...
still cameras were never meant to be held steady for long periods of time, video cams are.
once on a tripod, of course, moot point... but... I assure you, my hdr hc1 is easier to hold steady than my sr12 and my sr12 is easier to hold steady than my kr...... and steady is not counterproductive for shooting stills... so if you need both video and stills.... that nex vg10 is the better camera. tragic for me that it does not have a k-mount...
Comment by Don posted on Evil Panasonic at 22/07/2011 - 00:42
well for weddings it was three thousand, but over three years seems to have dropped to three hundred in my local area. lol!
there are two issues:
1) write a business plan. This will allow you to accurately account for all the costs associated with being in business, including paying yourself a wage and replacing worn out equipment, and you then take the cost of being business and divide it by the number of hours you intend to work then mark up a modest profit.
2) now look at what your competitors are charging. If they didn't do the business plan, and aren't charging appropriately, and are doing the "I'll work for free, or pocket change, or table scraps, now, build a reputation, then charge a fortune later" business plan, the the market in your area if F'duprealgood cause there'll be other along with the same plan and the consumers will suddenly start thinking offereing you a doggie bag IS THE GOING RATE.
weird but it happens.
there are two issues:
1) write a business plan. This will allow you to accurately account for all the costs associated with being in business, including paying yourself a wage and replacing worn out equipment, and you then take the cost of being business and divide it by the number of hours you intend to work then mark up a modest profit.
2) now look at what your competitors are charging. If they didn't do the business plan, and aren't charging appropriately, and are doing the "I'll work for free, or pocket change, or table scraps, now, build a reputation, then charge a fortune later" business plan, the the market in your area if F'duprealgood cause there'll be other along with the same plan and the consumers will suddenly start thinking offereing you a doggie bag IS THE GOING RATE.
weird but it happens.
Comment by Don posted on What is the going rate ? at 22/07/2011 - 00:33
samsung agrees with me on one point:
the next obvious question will be... "Can that device kill off the d-slr market?" or at least diminish it to "Niche" status?
Quote:
Q: Samsung is currently manufacturing both compact system still cameras and dedicated video cameras – do you think that in a few years we will only have one type of camera for both tasks?
A: This is a sensitive question. If you look at compact system cameras today, they already have very good video quality. They actually have several advantages over most dedicated video cameras – they can change the lens and have bigger sensors. On the other hand the sensor in compact system cameras is designed for stills with emphasis on colors and dynamic range. Video camera sensors on the other hand are designed to capture fast movement. However I do think that you are correct and there will eventually be only one type of product.
linkQ: Samsung is currently manufacturing both compact system still cameras and dedicated video cameras – do you think that in a few years we will only have one type of camera for both tasks?
A: This is a sensitive question. If you look at compact system cameras today, they already have very good video quality. They actually have several advantages over most dedicated video cameras – they can change the lens and have bigger sensors. On the other hand the sensor in compact system cameras is designed for stills with emphasis on colors and dynamic range. Video camera sensors on the other hand are designed to capture fast movement. However I do think that you are correct and there will eventually be only one type of product.
the next obvious question will be... "Can that device kill off the d-slr market?" or at least diminish it to "Niche" status?
Comment by Don posted on Evil Panasonic at 21/07/2011 - 23:05
johnriley wrote:
The K-r is a wonderful camera, click on the reviews tab and see our review.
I was initially going to ignore the kr as a lessor deal than the kx... but your review stuck in my mind, and a one day sale that had the kr priced the same as the kx clinched it for me... had to buy it.The K-r is a wonderful camera, click on the reviews tab and see our review.
must say it really is a great camera.
I cannot compare to the 20d, but to the k10. inside the studio... I prefer the k10. in bad weather conditions, the k10. Everywhere else, the kr.
Gerri loves the kr period, prefers it over the k10 all around.
Comment by Don posted on K20D to K-R? at 21/07/2011 - 22:45
gregmoll wrote:
Thanks Don,
I'm an accountant and you can give me any accounting or spreadsheet program and I'll find my way around, however when dealing with Elements and their weird terminology for all the different functions and effects I'm on a very steep learning curve and have almost come to the conclusion that I must go and do a training course.
I'll try what you suggest over the weekend.
Thanks,
Greg
no worries, when it comes to accounting, I'm no good at the numbers, so I rely on the accountability method of accounting... I get somebody to account for me, and make sure they understand my philosophy on accountability in accounting.... "If you steal from me, I will eventually find out and I will hunt you down."Thanks Don,
I'm an accountant and you can give me any accounting or spreadsheet program and I'll find my way around, however when dealing with Elements and their weird terminology for all the different functions and effects I'm on a very steep learning curve and have almost come to the conclusion that I must go and do a training course.
I'll try what you suggest over the weekend.
Thanks,
Greg
Comment by Don posted on My first attempt at portraiture at 21/07/2011 - 21:54
if He wanted his photo taken, He'd simply show up at a Justin Bieber concert and perform an exorcism on live tv.
Comment by Don posted on so what makes you relax at 21/07/2011 - 21:22
I think the DSLR's days are numbered.....it's an archaic design and as for us old farts who think we know what a camera should look like, well, we are not going to inherit the earth. Hybrid designs make a lot of sense. Where Pentax has the advantage is in their committment to backwards compatability. Show me a hybrid video/stills camera that can do a high quality 20mp photograph or full 1020 HD video that will take my old manual focus lenses and I will probably buy it.