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If a non crippled mount full frame Pentax was to appear like a digital K1000 (like that new Nik**) I reckon the K & M series lenses would become hot property and even now are still very usable. The M42 mount might be considered vintage/collectable as it needs extra effort to use them.

John K

Comment by JAK posted on Where Do We Draw The Line? at 08/11/2013 - 20:05

That doesn't look too bad at all. Only you can decide if you think it worth getting another scanner.
If you do want a good scanner, one worth looking at is the Epson Perfection V500. It's at a good price presently.

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/printers-ink/printers-scanners/scanners/epson-perf...

John K

Comment by JAK posted on Copying Slides. at 08/11/2013 - 15:06

andrewk wrote:
I've been thinking of scanning negs going back over many years (not all of them ,just those that look worth the effort). I've scanned a few test negs with an old Canon 8400F flatbed scanner that I've had for many years. The results are not impressive - noise, rather than dust being the main problem - which I assume is down to the scanner.

Is a scanner of the calibre of your Plustek capable of making relatively noise free scans - or is noise still a major problem?

Cheers
Andrew

Is it noise or could it be film grain? As a dedicated film scanner it shouldn't be too bad.

There are some tips in using that scanner here:

http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/plustek_opticfilm_7500i_review/

Are you using the optimum settings?

John K

Comment by JAK posted on Copying Slides. at 08/11/2013 - 13:28

There's a bit about it on the Ricoh website:

http://www.ricoh.com/about/company/technology/tech/026.html

Still doesn't indicate how it might apply to RAW images though.
The updated Silkypix Utility 5 that came with the camera should surely support I would hope.

John K

Comment by JAK posted on MAWB on the K3 at 08/11/2013 - 11:24

Mike-P wrote:
Just where are all these converts?

It isn't going to happen tomorrow, but people are making noises about changing while they wait in vain for their ideal Canikon. I hope you're not expecting me to post a page of links to those comments! There are some on DPR for starters.

John K

Comment by JAK posted on New Tamron but probably not for us??? at 07/11/2013 - 16:41

spinno wrote:

JAK wrote:
Back in the ME/MX days flash sync was only 1/100th sec so at least we've nearly doubled it!
I wish I knew the proper use for the variety of flash sync settings I see when I press the flash button. The camera manual gives a hint for their use but doesn't say a lot.

John K

no we've halved it.....

Yes, you're right

Comment by JAK posted on According to Ricoh Imaging France at 07/11/2013 - 16:32

ChrisA wrote:
If Pentax have some serious rabbits to pull out of hats with this new 'big thing', it's possible of course that they've been reserving their fab new shutter for the new FF flagship.

Probably go back to 1/100th!

John K

Comment by JAK posted on According to Ricoh Imaging France at 07/11/2013 - 14:01

If the K-3 gains some converts from Canikon etc. as seems to be happening reading other forums, the demand may grow. I do feel Ricoh have listened to users, for example making the mode dial on the K-3 lockable as on the K-5 or unlocked as the K20. Some users said they preferred the lockable method, others said they hated it so now they can take their pick! But there's much more than that.

John K

Comment by JAK posted on New Tamron but probably not for us??? at 07/11/2013 - 13:38

Yes, the same apart from the label. They look interchangeable.

John K

Comment by JAK posted on K3 has started to ship....... at 07/11/2013 - 11:28

Darkmunk wrote:
That's the ugliest lens I've ever seen. They're welcome to it

Careful, that may come across as sour grapes.

John K

Comment by JAK posted on New Tamron but probably not for us??? at 07/11/2013 - 11:26

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