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I think I will not be able to use this SAL (single aperture lens) as it requires a camera with the SCM mount.
Comment by giofi posted on Buy a lens from Argos? at 04/10/2014 - 22:08
bwlchmawr wrote:
The lenses may be the same size but have you seen the size and felt the weight of the Nikon and Canon full-frame camera bodies?
Are you sure? The lenses may be the same size but have you seen the size and felt the weight of the Nikon and Canon full-frame camera bodies?
The Canon 6D is actually 10g lighter than the k-3 and the Nikon D750 50g heavier.....
Comment by giofi posted on Full frame at 23/09/2014 - 20:01
At this price it would have been a steal
It is the standard lens on my L X
It is the standard lens on my L X
Comment by giofi posted on pentax A 501:1:4 at 22/09/2014 - 21:58
Interesting comment that mirrorless are not about image quality....
Comment by giofi posted on Interview with Ricoh/Pentax at 21/09/2014 - 21:26
While this thread started because of non-pentax pictures posted on this site, i think the opinion most people have stated is that we should be open to discussing other brands. I fully agree with that if this Forum is also to provide advice on gear, and not only photographic tachniques. This is because Pentax does not have a full range of cameras (most manufacturers do not) and so I think the brand would strengthened by highlighting where it's best. So if a user has needs that fit very well with Pentax's strengths, he/she would get sound and trustful advice. But I do not think anyone on this Forum would say that Pentax is best at fast action photography (yes, I know it can be done...).
Otherwise the comparison is always about which brand is best, and Pentax as an overall brand would lose (as would many other good brands).
So I believe it would be welcome to allow reasonable discussions on other brands. My experience on other Forums is very positive. I read very positive comments of the K-3 on mirrorless (no names here) forums, as well as on a "FF-brand" forum. And it did not hurt their brand in my view because they were happy with their camera and saw the K-3 best in its own class.
Why can't this forum do the same?
In my view it is not a matter of common sense, but realising that people have multiple cameras and change then very often. Sound advice can help many of us make the right choice .
Otherwise the comparison is always about which brand is best, and Pentax as an overall brand would lose (as would many other good brands).
So I believe it would be welcome to allow reasonable discussions on other brands. My experience on other Forums is very positive. I read very positive comments of the K-3 on mirrorless (no names here) forums, as well as on a "FF-brand" forum. And it did not hurt their brand in my view because they were happy with their camera and saw the K-3 best in its own class.
Why can't this forum do the same?
In my view it is not a matter of common sense, but realising that people have multiple cameras and change then very often. Sound advice can help many of us make the right choice .
Comment by giofi posted on Pentax, or ?? at 17/09/2014 - 14:54
richandfleur wrote:
I'd be asking what the reviewers are actually looking for. Personally I didn't hear an overwhelming cry for more LEDs in the hand grip, or less weather sealing etc...
I get that the Asian market digs these things. That's fine, but I'm not the Asian market so the Q, that recent bridge camera and this one are not for me. The 645z I think was a recent win but including crappy video on it will hurt the reviewer opinions unfortunately, and it would have been better perhaps not to include it for that reason.
And I see the FLU card as quite an odd way to enable wifi connectivity in late 2014 also, but once again, more and more, I'm realising that I'm just not their target audience anymore.
Agree in full.I'd be asking what the reviewers are actually looking for. Personally I didn't hear an overwhelming cry for more LEDs in the hand grip, or less weather sealing etc...
I get that the Asian market digs these things. That's fine, but I'm not the Asian market so the Q, that recent bridge camera and this one are not for me. The 645z I think was a recent win but including crappy video on it will hurt the reviewer opinions unfortunately, and it would have been better perhaps not to include it for that reason.
And I see the FLU card as quite an odd way to enable wifi connectivity in late 2014 also, but once again, more and more, I'm realising that I'm just not their target audience anymore.
After all it is called KS-1 which would indicate a new line of cameras?
Comment by giofi posted on New Pentax K-S1 at 09/09/2014 - 06:38
A request from me please, not sure if this has been mentioned in this thread.
We should have the possibility to modify classifieds posts to update both the title and original post. At the moments threads can be very confusing and we need to go through pages to find out what was sold and what is the current price. It would be much easier if we could indicate in the original post what is sold and update prices.
thanks
We should have the possibility to modify classifieds posts to update both the title and original post. At the moments threads can be very confusing and we need to go through pages to find out what was sold and what is the current price. It would be much easier if we could indicate in the original post what is sold and update prices.
thanks
Comment by giofi posted on Please Sort It Out at 20/08/2014 - 16:53
Hi,
Just last night I have been looking around for a wireless media reader. They are small devices that allow you to access data on SD cards or USB devices through your phone or tablet. they do not need internet to connect to your phone or tablet. If you have a phone with decent memory, you could copy your photos to your phone and when you find an internet access point upload them to dropbox or similar. You could also copy photos to your phone and then back to a second SD card....
BR, Giorgio
Just last night I have been looking around for a wireless media reader. They are small devices that allow you to access data on SD cards or USB devices through your phone or tablet. they do not need internet to connect to your phone or tablet. If you have a phone with decent memory, you could copy your photos to your phone and when you find an internet access point upload them to dropbox or similar. You could also copy photos to your phone and then back to a second SD card....
BR, Giorgio
Comment by giofi posted on travelling / backing up at 07/08/2014 - 16:43
Lens now sold,
thanks for looking!
thanks for looking!
Comment by giofi posted on FS: Pentax A 645 75mm 1:2.8 lens at 06/06/2014 - 17:20
Great results!
My favourites are 4 and 7
My favourites are 4 and 7
Comment by giofi posted on My first few with the FA77 ltd at 31/05/2014 - 10:08
