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Comment by giofi posted on Pentax User Members Map at 04/02/2014 - 12:07
Smeggypants wrote:
I nave a silver k-5 and i IMO it dos not look like plastic. It does not feel like plastic either. I've seen silver canon cameras and they did look like plastic, in fact they were...K10D wrote:
I have a silver model and it just does look like plastic.
That's the impression I've got from modern silver cameras. For some reason real retro silver cameras don't give that impressionI have a silver model and it just does look like plastic.
Comment by giofi posted on Silver K3 still available at 04/02/2014 - 06:01
TC now sold, thanks for looking
Comment by giofi posted on Sigma 2X EX DG APO teleconverter at 03/02/2014 - 17:00
John, this is a very good summary!
I would add that the choice depends also on how serious you are about film. If you wand to first try, many of the "newer" film bodies are real bargains compared to older classics, and they are generally speaking easier from a maintenance point of view. For instance they do not require changing seals.
Of the ones listed real bargains are IMO the P30n/t (manual focus) and the Z1 (top of the line auto focus)
I would add that the choice depends also on how serious you are about film. If you wand to first try, many of the "newer" film bodies are real bargains compared to older classics, and they are generally speaking easier from a maintenance point of view. For instance they do not require changing seals.
Of the ones listed real bargains are IMO the P30n/t (manual focus) and the Z1 (top of the line auto focus)
Comment by giofi posted on which pentax film body to get? at 31/01/2014 - 22:34
+1 for the mx. If she is looking for something classic, and fully manual, that would be my choice.
Comment by giofi posted on which pentax film body to get? at 26/01/2014 - 21:04
ChrisA wrote:
I'm doing my best to stay calm, by imagining Algi as a house-elf* from Harry Potter. I can therefore feel sympathy instead of frustration.
Eventually, of course, it's possible, albeit unlikely, that Algi will take two pictures where he hasn't moved the camera in between, and the sport will end.
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*much more like Dobby than Kreacher
This is the reason often given to stop exchange of ideas on this Forum. Algiers is making his point in a very civilized way, I think it is rather others who are being unreasonably rude to him and might cause a reaction. I am interested in his point and on whether he is right or wrong, it is something I have been thinking about myself. IMO it would be more useful if those who state he is wrong would post pictures or explanations.DrOrloff wrote:
Why stop now please?
Probably because hotheads like me get increasingly exasperated, and eventually resort to name-calling.Why stop now please?
I'm doing my best to stay calm, by imagining Algi as a house-elf* from Harry Potter. I can therefore feel sympathy instead of frustration.
Eventually, of course, it's possible, albeit unlikely, that Algi will take two pictures where he hasn't moved the camera in between, and the sport will end.
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*much more like Dobby than Kreacher
Comment by giofi posted on Pentax 50mm 1:2 SMC Pentax-M. Any good for portraits? at 20/01/2014 - 05:25
bforbes wrote:
It appears Sigma are selecting which lens is released with Pentax mount
link 18-200 yes
link 50 no
It is interesting especially considering they have interchangeable mounts on the new models, so technically it should not be a problem. It might be more of a logistics issue, numbers too low to justify stocking retailers around the world.It appears Sigma are selecting which lens is released with Pentax mount
link 18-200 yes
link 50 no
It is possible that history shws that their 30mm sold much more than the 50mm on Pentax and for that reason the 35mm is made available. It does also makes sense on aps-c.
Comment by giofi posted on get your Sigma 8-16 while you can. at 15/01/2014 - 06:01
McGregNi wrote:
[Zooms are a compromise in this respect, but the prime makes you move around more.
Can you please explain how you get a 8mm angle of view by walking around with a 14mm lens?[Zooms are a compromise in this respect, but the prime makes you move around more.
Comment by giofi posted on Sell me something wide... at 12/01/2014 - 22:07
Conqueror wrote:
I would go and buy in person if I was doing this.
TBH, I do not understand why you posted this on someone else's sales thread if you are not even interested in the lens?I would go and buy in person if I was doing this.
Comment by giofi posted on FS FA31 Limited at 08/01/2014 - 20:02
johnriley wrote:
Another test you could try is would you post what you are saying about Pentax products on a Nikon forum? Then reverse the names and see what you have. If I buy a K-3 do I tell my Nikon forum buddies all about it, or do I look to Pentax User?
On the m42 forum there has been a lot of discussion about the K-3, very positive in fact, and no one saw anything wrong with that. The site being for photographers, they are generally interested in photography equipment. And many users have multiple systems. Also on the "other" Forum there is a lot of discussions, even tests of other brands' products. On the Italian Nikon Forum it is not allowed to talk about other brands, but that Forum is owned by the Nikon importer….. So it does depend.Another test you could try is would you post what you are saying about Pentax products on a Nikon forum? Then reverse the names and see what you have. If I buy a K-3 do I tell my Nikon forum buddies all about it, or do I look to Pentax User?
I personally think it would be beneficial to have an open policy, especially if the products are indeed competitive. But I know the rules are different….
Comment by giofi posted on DPR Best DSLR of the year vote at 07/01/2014 - 20:38
Yay Im the most Easterly member so far!