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Comment by JohnX posted on Pentax K-5 with four lenses and low shutter count at 24/09/2012 - 08:40
Any evidence the lens has been taken apart?
Comment by JohnX posted on SMC 50mm 1.7 not focusing at 23/09/2012 - 16:07
Worth exploring getting a lab to develop and scan the films instead?
If the volume is relatively low it may well prove cost effective given cost of chemicals, scanner, your time, etc.
If the volume is relatively low it may well prove cost effective given cost of chemicals, scanner, your time, etc.
Comment by JohnX posted on Film scanners at 23/09/2012 - 13:04
K10D wrote:
Poor selection of pin array or guide tolerance deviations by a manufacturer is more likely the reason. Basically down to cost savings.
Best regards
So, if the fundamental design of CF cards,etc, is not the issue, I presume it must be badly designed or manufactured cameras?johnriley wrote:
To be fair, looking at the design of the CF card we could surmise that pins will get bent.
Not so John. The design criteria is solid. As long as the assembly is manufactured to the specifications it ensures correct alignment of the card with the pins. The card face has lead in tapers that accommodate any minor pin off centres. This is a method that is also used in the measurement and control industry.To be fair, looking at the design of the CF card we could surmise that pins will get bent.
Poor selection of pin array or guide tolerance deviations by a manufacturer is more likely the reason. Basically down to cost savings.
Best regards
Comment by JohnX posted on The grass isn't always greener....? at 23/09/2012 - 12:55
K10D wrote:
...anyone who owns a high res, high frame rate DSLR as CF has a faster write speed that SD.
...but a little concerning at the number of bent pin repairs needed to such cameras......anyone who owns a high res, high frame rate DSLR as CF has a faster write speed that SD.
Are SD cards really that much slower (now)?
Comment by JohnX posted on The grass isn't always greener....? at 23/09/2012 - 11:54
Kree wrote:
Received the lens yesterday. Well packaged and just as described. Delighted Chris
Received the lens yesterday. Well packaged and just as described. Delighted Chris
Comment by JohnX posted on Sears 135mm f2.8 Macro "Soft Focus" at 22/09/2012 - 17:45
Sony seem to have problems with their lens USM motors, and as for the Nikon D800s and Canon 5D Mk 111, well...
And who'd want a camera that uses CF cards?
http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2012/09/lensrentals-repair-data-january-july-201...
And who'd want a camera that uses CF cards?
http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2012/09/lensrentals-repair-data-january-july-201...
Comment by JohnX posted on The grass isn't always greener....? at 22/09/2012 - 17:43
froeschle wrote:
The D800E is not a D800 without AA-Filter, see e.g.
http://mansurovs.com/nikon-d800-vs-d800e
and
http://mansurovs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Nikon-D800-vs-D800E-Low-Pass-Fil...
PF: Pentax K-5 II vs. K-5 IIs
http://www.pentaxforums.com/news/pentax-k-5-iis-report-photokina.html
Thanks for the links. I have read them (or similar), and the quote from the other forum is what really got me thinking about which 'II' to get. The D800E is not a D800 without AA-Filter, see e.g.
http://mansurovs.com/nikon-d800-vs-d800e
and
http://mansurovs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Nikon-D800-vs-D800E-Low-Pass-Fil...
PF: Pentax K-5 II vs. K-5 IIs
http://www.pentaxforums.com/news/pentax-k-5-iis-report-photokina.html
Quote:
What convinced us that the removal of the AA filter wasn't a mere gimmick, however, was an internal study that Pentax conducted with the camera- it surprised even their own engineers, who jokingly said that K-5 IIs has the ability to reveal facial features that you never thought were there! We saw a side-by-side comparison of a photo from the K-5 II and the same photo from the K-5 IIs and were (almost) instantly sold. The K-5 IIs appeared to have a very clear increase in resolution (but of course you do have to factor in the risk of seeing moire patterns in your images)! Pentax claimed that this sort of resultion was "unprecendented" in its class. Pentax also promised to send us these sample photos, and we will post them as soon as they do.
What convinced us that the removal of the AA filter wasn't a mere gimmick, however, was an internal study that Pentax conducted with the camera- it surprised even their own engineers, who jokingly said that K-5 IIs has the ability to reveal facial features that you never thought were there! We saw a side-by-side comparison of a photo from the K-5 II and the same photo from the K-5 IIs and were (almost) instantly sold. The K-5 IIs appeared to have a very clear increase in resolution (but of course you do have to factor in the risk of seeing moire patterns in your images)! Pentax claimed that this sort of resultion was "unprecendented" in its class. Pentax also promised to send us these sample photos, and we will post them as soon as they do.
I hope Pentax release those photos they refer to soon and some decent side-by-side comparative reviews of the new Pentax bodies are conducted, then fingers crossed there'll be some price promotions.
Comment by JohnX posted on K-5 II vs. K-5 IIs - why the price difference? at 21/09/2012 - 17:15
I also had that crisis of confidence some while back, but decided it's not the techical aspects of photography that's a problem for me, it's the creative, artistic, side.
My (partial) solution was to sign up for photography days run by professional garden togs at RHS Wisley and Kew, both of which are close to home, where I could spend time with other photographers and learn from them how they approached photographing (in this instance) trees, plants, landscapes, etc.
Result? Lots of technically good, poor compositions, of trees, plants, landscapes, etc! Oh, and days to myself away from the family.
Give yourself time and space to go out and play. You'll find you're much better than you think you are.
My (partial) solution was to sign up for photography days run by professional garden togs at RHS Wisley and Kew, both of which are close to home, where I could spend time with other photographers and learn from them how they approached photographing (in this instance) trees, plants, landscapes, etc.
Result? Lots of technically good, poor compositions, of trees, plants, landscapes, etc! Oh, and days to myself away from the family.
Give yourself time and space to go out and play. You'll find you're much better than you think you are.
Comment by JohnX posted on Crisis of confidence at 21/09/2012 - 16:32
Thanks all. Thought it was just the cost of adding the 's' to 'K-5 II'
Seriously though, having researched AA vs. no AA, I could see this 's' version selling well. Be interesting to see real world results.
Seriously though, having researched AA vs. no AA, I could see this 's' version selling well. Be interesting to see real world results.
Comment by JohnX posted on K-5 II vs. K-5 IIs - why the price difference? at 21/09/2012 - 13:17
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