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Comment by jules posted on positive review of the KP at 21/06/2017 - 16:41
RobL wrote:
Some of the best birding/aviation shots I ever took were with a Nikon D70 and a screw driven 80-400mm lens, on the wildlife front, deer were great coz when you focused they looked right at you! jules wrote:
Hmmm, noisily and fruitlessly hunting back and forth whist the subject has got bored and flown away!Algernon wrote:
Can't the ROM be hacked on these to make them screwdrive?
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Yep it can Algi and sometimes I feel that all lenses should still be screwdriven, noisey but it always seemed to work?Can't the ROM be hacked on these to make them screwdrive?
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Comment by jules posted on Well what D'you know??? at 19/06/2017 - 21:47
Algernon wrote:
Better than running after a building with a MF tilt shift lens and the sun setting fast
I wonder how many mountains, hills, trees and forests have run or flown away from jules
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He He...Better than running after a building with a MF tilt shift lens and the sun setting fast
I wonder how many mountains, hills, trees and forests have run or flown away from jules
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Comment by jules posted on Well what D'you know??? at 19/06/2017 - 21:44
Algernon wrote:
Can't the ROM be hacked on these to make them screwdrive?
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Yep it can Algi and sometimes I feel that all lenses should still be screwdriven, noisey but it always seemed to work?Can't the ROM be hacked on these to make them screwdrive?
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Comment by jules posted on Well what D'you know??? at 16/06/2017 - 19:47
Mike-P wrote:
Did SRS try them with different (non KP) bodies Jules?
None of the 16-50mm lenses have problems on anything other than the KP Mike.Did SRS try them with different (non KP) bodies Jules?
Weird thing is my 50-135mm is brilliant on the KP most reponsive AF I've ever had out of a Pentax
Responsive but not fast that is...
Comment by jules posted on Well what D'you know??? at 14/06/2017 - 22:21
Algernon wrote:
The D500 looks a bit too buggy for me The new D510 looks more like it although they still haven't got an Infra-Red remote
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Seen the new D520 and the Sony A9x and the Canon 5Dmk 5D The D500 looks a bit too buggy for me The new D510 looks more like it although they still haven't got an Infra-Red remote
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Comment by jules posted on Well what D'you know??? at 14/06/2017 - 22:17
Unlocker wrote:
You do realise that this is a MULTIPLE SDM failure thread don't you!?
Yeah my third one goes back tomorrow, now I have to decide if I want to keep my 50-135mm! You do realise that this is a MULTIPLE SDM failure thread don't you!?
I simply don't need a D500 esque camera anymore the chances of me getting down to the south of the country to ever shoot an airshow are zero, pity, used to love doing that as well as shooting the road bikes at Dundrod and Portrush for classic bike and MCN but those days are over, it would cost the price of a new lens just to go down there and stay for a weekend!:
Nor do I need 36Mp nor the boat Anchor weight of a K1, Simply not convinced anyone does really (Where's me hard hat).
Mike-P wrote:
Anyway Jules .... 20-40mm is a fine lens.
Not as good as my 8 year old (still working SDM) 16-50mm f2.8 though
Yeah! I envy you that!Anyway Jules .... 20-40mm is a fine lens.
Not as good as my 8 year old (still working SDM) 16-50mm f2.8 though
The problem is with that lenses interaction with the KP I think but since the SRS crew told me they're entire stock all do it, I'm happy it's not just my multiple samples
Real sad to see you go Unlocker but you've just got to do what you've got to do...
Comment by jules posted on Well what D'you know??? at 14/06/2017 - 22:13
Mike-P wrote:
It really doesn't mean much to me as I, like a lot of other Pentax users have bought into a second system purely to bypass what is possibly Pentax's only (but still major) weakness. I am lucky that I can afford 2 systems but a lot of others can't and so moved to a marque that can do what they want ... Pentax lost a lot of customers because of that and still do even now.
However your question was:
It really doesn't mean much to me as I, like a lot of other Pentax users have bought into a second system purely to bypass what is possibly Pentax's only (but still major) weakness. I am lucky that I can afford 2 systems but a lot of others can't and so moved to a marque that can do what they want ... Pentax lost a lot of customers because of that and still do even now.
However your question was:
JAK wrote:
What is it that anyone would want extra from a K3iii that either doesn't already exist or couldn't be added with a firmware update to the K3ii ?
Danny gave you what he (and a lot of other users) want .... which in my book is a direct answer to your question.What is it that anyone would want extra from a K3iii that either doesn't already exist or couldn't be added with a firmware update to the K3ii ?
Mike-P wrote:
It really doesn't mean much to me as I, like a lot of other Pentax users have bought into a second system purely to bypass what is possibly Pentax's only (but still major) weakness. I am lucky that I can afford 2 systems but a lot of others can't and so moved to a marque that can do what they want ... Pentax lost a lot of customers because of that and still do even now.
I must admit when Pentax announced the K1 I thought that all the people that had been moaning for years about the lack of full frame would suddenly disappear into the wilderness clutching their money bags while muttering something about "my precious". But I was proved wrong and I have been amazed how many have actually bought one.
I also don't think Pentax lenses are up to the job of coping with something like the speed of the D500 autofocus system and besides, IMO it's too late now so they may as well concentrate on what they are good at which is a solid, weather resistant body with most of the bells and whistles priced a notch below their competitors.
All correcto Mike! Unless they could provide a complete new raft of crop and full frame lenses with PLM/or quicker DC style focusing and Using the depth information for driving the focus motors to the predicted point, there is simply no point in doing it, no one is going to dump 10 years of Nikon and Canon bodies and glass that can for a Pentax that maybe can but only with "These three new lenses" "Insert new yet to be dreamt of lenses of your choice".It really doesn't mean much to me as I, like a lot of other Pentax users have bought into a second system purely to bypass what is possibly Pentax's only (but still major) weakness. I am lucky that I can afford 2 systems but a lot of others can't and so moved to a marque that can do what they want ... Pentax lost a lot of customers because of that and still do even now.
Mike-P wrote:
[quote:3496ace15f="JAK"] Would a K3iii at D500 / K1 prices sell in sufficient quantities to cover its development?
Now that's another question all together., I probably wouldn't go for one now.[quote:3496ace15f="JAK"] Would a K3iii at D500 / K1 prices sell in sufficient quantities to cover its development?
I must admit when Pentax announced the K1 I thought that all the people that had been moaning for years about the lack of full frame would suddenly disappear into the wilderness clutching their money bags while muttering something about "my precious". But I was proved wrong and I have been amazed how many have actually bought one.
I also don't think Pentax lenses are up to the job of coping with something like the speed of the D500 autofocus system and besides, IMO it's too late now so they may as well concentrate on what they are good at which is a solid, weather resistant body with most of the bells and whistles priced a notch below their competitors.
Secondly, If you want to start adding depth info and superior tracking performance to your focus algorithms, you better have a bloody good lawyer or be prepared to stump up some mucho wonga to Canikony Corp...
Comment by jules posted on Well what D'you know??? at 14/06/2017 - 22:01
Algernon wrote:
Ha!Ha! .... People complaining now about the price of a non-existent camera that has no price or specification and may never exist
Ricoh must be seriously considering throwing in the towel
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Yep Algi, thats froums for ya!Ha!Ha! .... People complaining now about the price of a non-existent camera that has no price or specification and may never exist
Ricoh must be seriously considering throwing in the towel
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Comment by jules posted on Well what D'you know??? at 14/06/2017 - 15:46
wvbarnes wrote:
I think Jules is on the right track. The KP came in (£1099) much dearer than the K3II (even at £849 up from £699) but lower spec shutter, battery, processing speed etc. With the K1 at two grand (fair point as to its value) then the new APS-C flagship would logically be between the two. Thus the Asahiman report having credence.
What is open to debate (with the weak pound to yen) is if initial RRP eases as in the past or if Ricoh decide to stick to high(er) prices apart from once or twice a year as with Black Friday?
I think we'll have the Friday madness a couple or three times a year for a bit Bill but surely in the end that will only hurt them because folks will only buy when they know there is a fire sale coming up?I think Jules is on the right track. The KP came in (£1099) much dearer than the K3II (even at £849 up from £699) but lower spec shutter, battery, processing speed etc. With the K1 at two grand (fair point as to its value) then the new APS-C flagship would logically be between the two. Thus the Asahiman report having credence.
What is open to debate (with the weak pound to yen) is if initial RRP eases as in the past or if Ricoh decide to stick to high(er) prices apart from once or twice a year as with Black Friday?
RobL wrote:
A lot of conclusions jumped to here! Traditionally Pentax have offered more than the other brands for less cash - the K1 is still cheaper than the D810 even at the new price. No reason to think that would change.
A lot of conclusions jumped to here! Traditionally Pentax have offered more than the other brands for less cash - the K1 is still cheaper than the D810 even at the new price. No reason to think that would change.
Hopefully when the politics calms down a bit the pound might spring back too but by then we'll all be speculating about the K3 mkIV!
Got a 20-40 Ltd inbound in the next week now, many thanks to SRS for the support and Customer service, first rate as always!
Back on track: I hope Ricoh fix the problem with the KP and 16-50mm speedily even if they don't even admit it because it's very real...
Comment by jules posted on Well what D'you know??? at 14/06/2017 - 15:45
