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Comment by johnriley posted on K5 cosmetic issues? at 10/08/2011 - 18:00
Nice case that, I have the trunk version of it and still use it quite a bit.
Comment by johnriley posted on Pentax Speedbag 110 and the Q at 10/08/2011 - 17:48
1, 6, 10 and 12 hit the spot for me, you have a very interesting view on the world that comes out in your images. They are unusual, powerful and quite perceptive photographs.
I like the black and white people pictures rather less, but particularly because of the quite severe processing effect. I don't think you need that and the images would, for me, be better without it.
Glad to hear you survived the security guards and we didn't end up viewing some conflict on YouTube!
I like the black and white people pictures rather less, but particularly because of the quite severe processing effect. I don't think you need that and the images would, for me, be better without it.
Glad to hear you survived the security guards and we didn't end up viewing some conflict on YouTube!
Comment by johnriley posted on Docklands - Canary Wharf 2011 - VOLUME ONE at 10/08/2011 - 16:59
I tested this for ePHOTOzine and it's a terrific camera. You need have no fears about its performance or quality.
As for lenses, an eBay search will find hundreds or thousands of lenses that fir Pentax DSLRs.
Yes, the range of new lenses is smaller than canon or Nikon, but probably bigger than Sony or Olympus. But the sort of lenses we are likely to actually buy, as opposed to dream about, are just as plentiful.
There are also many unique Pentax designs, including the Limited prime lenses, the fish-eye zoom and the WR range.
I'm sure the K-r kit you outline will serve well for many years and that there are plenty more lenses for you to buy when you're ready.
As for lenses, an eBay search will find hundreds or thousands of lenses that fir Pentax DSLRs.
Yes, the range of new lenses is smaller than canon or Nikon, but probably bigger than Sony or Olympus. But the sort of lenses we are likely to actually buy, as opposed to dream about, are just as plentiful.
There are also many unique Pentax designs, including the Limited prime lenses, the fish-eye zoom and the WR range.
I'm sure the K-r kit you outline will serve well for many years and that there are plenty more lenses for you to buy when you're ready.
Comment by johnriley posted on Pentax K-R at 10/08/2011 - 16:16
There is no way to totally match a monitor image and a print, any more than a colour slide and a print could be the same.
The thing is to produce vibrant prints when viewed under the lighting conditions that are expected. THis might mnean viewing in daylight, but might not.
The thing is to produce vibrant prints when viewed under the lighting conditions that are expected. THis might mnean viewing in daylight, but might not.
Comment by johnriley posted on Monitor image vs. new printer at 10/08/2011 - 13:55
Not sure what your point is there Sam-Joseph, but I doubt we could achieve attracting even a fraction of the total membership to any one thread!
Comment by johnriley posted on people leave pentax site ?? at 10/08/2011 - 13:13
Actually Gwyn touches on one of the sadder points, and that is that people diasappear and we have no idea what has happened to them, especially if they don't even use their proper names they can be a complete mystery.
This can even happen in clubs where people meet on a regular basis. Someone never appears again, doesn't answer the phone, is always out when we call...the story behind it goes untold.
This can even happen in clubs where people meet on a regular basis. Someone never appears again, doesn't answer the phone, is always out when we call...the story behind it goes untold.
Comment by johnriley posted on people leave pentax site ?? at 10/08/2011 - 12:58
Comment by johnriley posted on Pentax Speedbag 110 and the Q at 10/08/2011 - 11:20
Fantastic, excellent news and congratulations. Now go get some sleep!
Comment by johnriley posted on Another pointless thread at 10/08/2011 - 11:06
Actually in terms of the Pentax Q this is not so off-topic.
The format that wins is the format that provides the features the consumer wants. Technical quality remains the main feature of very few people, and almost nobody on this forum puts technical quality as the number one priority. If we did, then we'd all be using the 645D or even bigger digital formats, and we'd all have been using the 67 prior to that, or maybe large format.
Some degree of sanity has to prevail, in terms of cost (£10,000 is sadly out of the question for me) and in terms of convenience (APS-C and the compact Pentax DSLRs suit me just fine}.
Kodak constantly strove to reduce format sizes, as did many others: 120 film formats>35mm>126>110>Disc>APS, the last one being a deparate attempt to form a bridge between film technology and digital convenience.
Betamax lost to VHS, despite any technical advanatges, Laserdisc (thank you for reminding me of the name Tim) lost on price and lack of convenience and needed DVDs to arrive to use that sort of technology.
If Q has sufficient quality, then convenience will triumph and a whole new type of camera system will start to evolve.
It will be interesting to see where it goes from here.
The format that wins is the format that provides the features the consumer wants. Technical quality remains the main feature of very few people, and almost nobody on this forum puts technical quality as the number one priority. If we did, then we'd all be using the 645D or even bigger digital formats, and we'd all have been using the 67 prior to that, or maybe large format.
Some degree of sanity has to prevail, in terms of cost (£10,000 is sadly out of the question for me) and in terms of convenience (APS-C and the compact Pentax DSLRs suit me just fine}.
Kodak constantly strove to reduce format sizes, as did many others: 120 film formats>35mm>126>110>Disc>APS, the last one being a deparate attempt to form a bridge between film technology and digital convenience.
Betamax lost to VHS, despite any technical advanatges, Laserdisc (thank you for reminding me of the name Tim) lost on price and lack of convenience and needed DVDs to arrive to use that sort of technology.
If Q has sufficient quality, then convenience will triumph and a whole new type of camera system will start to evolve.
It will be interesting to see where it goes from here.
Comment by johnriley posted on The Pentax Q is Imminent at 10/08/2011 - 11:02
I noticed the paint loss on a fairly new second hand camera that passed by, but less so on the K20D style. This is because the new dials are proud and the older ones are recessed I think.