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Comment by johnriley posted on Pentax Full Frame Comment at 19/09/2013 - 14:00
They are also saying, it seems to me, that the difference in quality would be hard to justify. I suppose it's inevitable that APS-C has become so good that FF would have to be extraordinary in some way to make the bulk and cost worthwhile.
Comment by johnriley posted on Pentax Full Frame Comment at 19/09/2013 - 13:35
Calumet are a professional dealer and as such should be fine.
However, I thought they didn't really major on Pentax, so why Calumet? It just seems a bit random?
However, I thought they didn't really major on Pentax, so why Calumet? It just seems a bit random?
Comment by johnriley posted on Are Calumet o.k. to deal with? at 19/09/2013 - 13:21
Well when we do hear these things why not mention them in the forum? I'm sure everyone would appreciate information being shared!
Comment by johnriley posted on Pentax Full Frame Comment at 19/09/2013 - 13:17
I picked this up from the Russian Facebook page and thought it was quite interesting, so here it is in the original plus Bing translation. I've left the original in so those who read Russian can get the proper version.
Quote:
отрывок из выступления одного из руководителей Пентакс: "..Во-первых, мы серьезно обсуждаем разработку полнокадровой зеркальной камеры. Мы налаживаем контакты с разработчиком полнокадровых сенсоров и переводим процесс разработки на стадию создания конечного продукта.
Если смотреть с точки зрения "создания новой зеркалки", то для нас нет никакой разницы между созданием кропа и полнокадровой камер: у нас есть всё необходимое, чтобы создать полнокадровую камеру после получения на руки соответствующего сенсора и проведения необходимого цикла разработки. Однако, мы считаем, что должна быть обозначена явная разница между кропом и полнокадровой камерой как по части качества снимков, так и по части возможностей, доступных пользователю при съемке. Это и является причиной, по которой мы оставили в производстве почти одни DA объективы: мы думали (и продолжаем думать, что будет сложно показать явную разницу потребителю между кропнутой и полнокадровой камерами."
an excerpt from the statement made by one of the leaders of the Pentax: "..First, we are seriously discussing the development of a full frame SLR camera. We are pursuing contacts with the developer of full frame sensors and translate the development process at the stage of creating the final product.
When viewed from the perspective of "creating a new DSLR is much more suitable" for us there is no difference between creating a cron and full frame cameras: we have everything you need to create a wide camera after getting your hands on the sensor and the necessary development cycle. However, we believe that there should be a marked a clear difference between a kropom and a full frame camera like on the image quality and the features available to the user when shooting. This is the reason why we left in almost DA lenses: we thought (and still think) that it would be difficult to show a clear difference to the consumer between kropnutoj and full frame cameras. " (Translated by Bing
отрывок из выступления одного из руководителей Пентакс: "..Во-первых, мы серьезно обсуждаем разработку полнокадровой зеркальной камеры. Мы налаживаем контакты с разработчиком полнокадровых сенсоров и переводим процесс разработки на стадию создания конечного продукта.
Если смотреть с точки зрения "создания новой зеркалки", то для нас нет никакой разницы между созданием кропа и полнокадровой камер: у нас есть всё необходимое, чтобы создать полнокадровую камеру после получения на руки соответствующего сенсора и проведения необходимого цикла разработки. Однако, мы считаем, что должна быть обозначена явная разница между кропом и полнокадровой камерой как по части качества снимков, так и по части возможностей, доступных пользователю при съемке. Это и является причиной, по которой мы оставили в производстве почти одни DA объективы: мы думали (и продолжаем думать, что будет сложно показать явную разницу потребителю между кропнутой и полнокадровой камерами."
an excerpt from the statement made by one of the leaders of the Pentax: "..First, we are seriously discussing the development of a full frame SLR camera. We are pursuing contacts with the developer of full frame sensors and translate the development process at the stage of creating the final product.
When viewed from the perspective of "creating a new DSLR is much more suitable" for us there is no difference between creating a cron and full frame cameras: we have everything you need to create a wide camera after getting your hands on the sensor and the necessary development cycle. However, we believe that there should be a marked a clear difference between a kropom and a full frame camera like on the image quality and the features available to the user when shooting. This is the reason why we left in almost DA lenses: we thought (and still think) that it would be difficult to show a clear difference to the consumer between kropnutoj and full frame cameras. " (Translated by Bing
Comment by johnriley posted on Pentax Full Frame Comment at 19/09/2013 - 12:01
Sue and I both use the 50mm f/1.4 with our K-5 cameras with no focusing issues whatsoever.
Either there is a batch that are prone to this problem or the cameras have developed a fault. I don't think we should expect such a fault.
Either there is a batch that are prone to this problem or the cameras have developed a fault. I don't think we should expect such a fault.
Comment by johnriley posted on k-5 and FA50 f1.4 losing autofocus.. at 19/09/2013 - 11:44
First try cleaning the contacts on lens and body with a soft dry cloth, preferably a microfibre one or a fine cotton one.
Failing that try other lenses and see if the problem is with the body or the lens. Trying the lens on another body might also be helpful.
In this way you should be able to track down where the fault lies.
A final thought is to look at the settings on the camera. Are you set to centre AF point only? If not, the inconsistency could simply be the camera choosing to focus on an area you don't want it to. Switch to centre point focus and the problem would be solved.
Failing that try other lenses and see if the problem is with the body or the lens. Trying the lens on another body might also be helpful.
In this way you should be able to track down where the fault lies.
A final thought is to look at the settings on the camera. Are you set to centre AF point only? If not, the inconsistency could simply be the camera choosing to focus on an area you don't want it to. Switch to centre point focus and the problem would be solved.
Comment by johnriley posted on k-5 and FA50 f1.4 losing autofocus.. at 19/09/2013 - 10:00
You might be better to phone one of the repair houses and enquire. harrow Technical and Asahi Photo spring to mind as obvious choices.
Comment by johnriley posted on Question regarding the MZ-S at 18/09/2013 - 23:07
I've used both Pentax and Tamron and the Pentax was clearly better.
However, maybe the one they tested wasn't. There's always variation and unless we test several samples of each lens it's possible that a test could be totally misleading.
However, maybe the one they tested wasn't. There's always variation and unless we test several samples of each lens it's possible that a test could be totally misleading.
Comment by johnriley posted on Pentax 55-300mm or Pentax f 80-320mm ? at 18/09/2013 - 23:03
There is no comparison. The newer lens will outclass the older one on DSLRs.
Comment by johnriley posted on Pentax 55-300mm or Pentax f 80-320mm ? at 18/09/2013 - 20:47
It's not enough in numbers to justify on its own major investment.