Comments made by johnriley - Page 505

Topics Created Topics Contributed Forum Comments Photo Comments

All Forum Comments

Thanks Dan, that's a much better comparison.

Comment by johnriley posted on Moving to full frame at 08/12/2013 - 23:53

Quote:
Laughable argument, really

It's not actually intended to be arguing a point. The only FF cameras that out-resolve the K-3, if it matters, are the Nikon D800/800E, the new Sony and the Pentax 645D and Hasselblad equivalent, whose designation I don't recall offhand. The comparison comes from the AP resolution tests, so you have a reference if you need it.

Not really a big deal, although sometimes some try to make it so.

Comment by johnriley posted on Moving to full frame at 08/12/2013 - 23:44

I think it's a shame that such comments on the web so easily discourage people. We have no idea what he was really doing with his camera and he might have made some ludicrous error for all we know.

Very often though some seem to selectively believe/not believe what they read, as is their wont.

As for myself, I still use the K20D and K-5 but when one wants replacing it will be the K-3 as things stand at the moment.

Comment by johnriley posted on Pentax K-3: REDEMPTION at 08/12/2013 - 20:12

If you want to discuss forum policy, by all means drop me a PM and I'll explain it in more detail.

It wouldn't be quite right to say that giofi, but this isn't the place for it. By all means drop me a PM.

Comment by johnriley posted on Moving to full frame at 08/12/2013 - 13:29

This isn't the place to discuss what FF camera might be best as it's a forum for Pentax Users....I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to contemplate buying anything so expensive to see what the fuss was about, with or without an eye to swapping back. Better to buy a K-3, which is a superb camera and which out-resolves most FF cameras anyway.

It's the grass is greener syndrome IMHO, or maybe just an itchy curiosity, but an expensive one to indulge in.

Comment by johnriley posted on Moving to full frame at 08/12/2013 - 12:45

You have to declare an import and will have to pay import duty, VAT, etc.

Those who fail to do that can have the goods seized as a consequence. I don't know whether the Border Agency actually prosecute as well.

Comment by johnriley posted on buying abroad at 07/12/2013 - 19:55

You're right Philip. Just like an image that has everything in focus, the real world also has everything in focus. It's just the equivalent of a very, very large print or screen and we can only focus on one bi8t of it at a time.

It's the same when we stand close to one of those enormous paintings in an art gallery.

Comment by johnriley posted on Review - Pentax HD DA 20-40mm F2.8-4 ED Limited DC WR at 07/12/2013 - 13:32

So, no comments on this new bit of promotion? It should reassure those who always seem to see the negative in things that Ricoh are alive and kicking and busy doing things to promote.

Comment by johnriley posted on Pentax DSLR Product Guide - enclosed with AP at 07/12/2013 - 13:29

The new AP dropped through my letter box a short while ago, and within a nice new 24 page glossy brochure "Pentax DSLR Product Guide" - very nice too. Edited by Damien Demolder, it has short articles covering all the cameras and lenses.

Lenses are interesting as the FA 50mm f/1.4 is still included, years after we were told it was discontinued.

Impressive.

Comment by johnriley posted on Pentax DSLR Product Guide - enclosed with AP at 07/12/2013 - 10:59

Lens correction will compensate for lens distortions with Pentax lenses, certainly when using JPEG capture. Not sure about any effect on RAW capture.

It will increase the delay between shots though as the processing takes time.

Comment by johnriley posted on Lens correction at 07/12/2013 - 10:49

Proudly supporting Pentax User

johnriley

All Forum Comments

All Forum Comments

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

Proudly supporting Pentax User