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Comment by giofi posted on Ian Cameron - Transient Light at 20/12/2012 - 14:54
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Of course I am just making a point, and (as you said earlier) this is not black and white..
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Likewise with APS-C, FF and 645D. The 645D has stunning potential, but if I settled for FF I can see no evidence whatsoever that people who use FF can produce anything that ourshines APS-C.
But for instance the test published on the US Pentax Forum claims that the new Nikon D800 beats the 645D. If that is correct, then there is some merit in claims about FF. Likewise with APS-C, FF and 645D. The 645D has stunning potential, but if I settled for FF I can see no evidence whatsoever that people who use FF can produce anything that ourshines APS-C.
Of course I am just making a point, and (as you said earlier) this is not black and white..
Comment by giofi posted on Here's a question for those moist over a Pentax FF at 15/12/2012 - 18:41
johnriley wrote:
I can assure you that I'm not trying to sell any line, just saying what I think, as I assume you are. I sold in a specialised area for many years and to be honest I no longer have any desire whatsoever to sell anybody anything. I am happy to convey information and assistance though.
I agree it's not black and white, people have many motivations, but I wouldn't dismiss them all as being anything in particular, and certainly not as narrow-minded.
John, there is however something that I have been wondering about for some time. If that is not the case, why FF is often dismissed because a bigger sensor is not important, while on the other hand the 645 is the ultimate camera? I can assure you that I'm not trying to sell any line, just saying what I think, as I assume you are. I sold in a specialised area for many years and to be honest I no longer have any desire whatsoever to sell anybody anything. I am happy to convey information and assistance though.
I agree it's not black and white, people have many motivations, but I wouldn't dismiss them all as being anything in particular, and certainly not as narrow-minded.
EDIT: and to clarify, this was not specifically addressed to you, but to a general attitude I notice on the Forum...
Comment by giofi posted on Here's a question for those moist over a Pentax FF at 15/12/2012 - 17:06
Frogfish wrote:
Obviously on a Pentax forum people will submit reasons why a FF is not for them / why FF has no advantage over APSC (which is rather narrow minded)
I think you have a point.Obviously on a Pentax forum people will submit reasons why a FF is not for them / why FF has no advantage over APSC (which is rather narrow minded)
I still remember discussions about the K20D being the ultimate camera..... until we saw the K-5. There is room for improvement, and I think FF would definitely be one.
Comment by giofi posted on Here's a question for those moist over a Pentax FF at 15/12/2012 - 14:52
cabstar wrote:
With ff bodies now starting around £1500
Actually starting at around £1300 With ff bodies now starting around £1500
Comment by giofi posted on Pentax Full Frame at 14/12/2012 - 18:15
johnriley wrote:
A segment may well buy into FF, but as a trend it's counter-intuitive. The mass market wants smaller, smaller, smaller, hence the rise of the cameraphone.
Still, the jury is out.
The mass market probably. But in the DSRL market both Nikon and Canon have introduced FF cameras at a much lower price point than before. The D600 can be had for below 1500 Gbp. As in all technologies, the price for sensors will decrease, and prices might approach those of enthusiasts' cameras such as the K-5 (launch price).A segment may well buy into FF, but as a trend it's counter-intuitive. The mass market wants smaller, smaller, smaller, hence the rise of the cameraphone.
Still, the jury is out.
In the mid term it might be difficult to compete in that market without a FF camera...
Comment by giofi posted on Pentax Full Frame at 14/12/2012 - 15:58
Congratulations Chris! You must be proud!!!
Comment by giofi posted on Pleasant Surprise Today at 13/12/2012 - 22:52
IMO you should try different alternatives and decide which you feel is right for you. IOS, Android and Windows 8 are quite different. In our family we have all 3 variations and for instance I do not like windows on mobile devices, I do not understand its logic. Others love it. And Android is too techie for me. But that's just me.
But why would you want to use LR or PS on a tablet? Would you not be better off with something like a MacBook Air, not much larger than a tablet and....
But why would you want to use LR or PS on a tablet? Would you not be better off with something like a MacBook Air, not much larger than a tablet and....
Comment by giofi posted on ipad or Samsung Galaxy Note? at 08/12/2012 - 10:14
Agree with the comments above....
I would not recommend a 18mm lens for portraits, so if it would have to be one, then I would recommend a 30mm.
But as Mannesty said, you would be better off with a zoom lens (with a 2.8 min aperture?)
What camera do you use? If you have a K-5 or a K-30 the difference in aperture can be compensated by increasing ISO and still having good results.
But out of curiousity: where do you find a 30mm 1.7 or a 18mm 2.8 for Pentax?
I would not recommend a 18mm lens for portraits, so if it would have to be one, then I would recommend a 30mm.
But as Mannesty said, you would be better off with a zoom lens (with a 2.8 min aperture?)
What camera do you use? If you have a K-5 or a K-30 the difference in aperture can be compensated by increasing ISO and still having good results.
But out of curiousity: where do you find a 30mm 1.7 or a 18mm 2.8 for Pentax?
Comment by giofi posted on Which one? speed or FL? at 07/12/2012 - 07:34
B&W for me, great shot!
Comment by giofi posted on Morning Beach Huts at 06/12/2012 - 22:39
Hi, I had a very interesting evening at Inverness Camera Club yesterday. Ian Cameron was giving a presentation on "Transient Light". All images were taken using a Pentax 67II which were mainly projected in 6x6 format. The quality of his work was excellent. i would recommend a look at his website.
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