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Comment by K10D posted on Long Pentax Lenses at 02/02/2011 - 09:47
Don wrote:
that same sensor, with a different stamp and maybe even some tweeks could be sold elsewhere, that is al I'm saying.
I've done collaborative jobs for big clients, and you won't find my watermark on them, and others that do have my watermark, and or photo credit... depends how much they pay me.... with my watermark comes cheaper.
Does the fact that I accepted more money/perks in exchange for letting them own the rights to the finished product make the photo more thier creation? Did they set up my lights? Fire the shutter on my camera? Nope, they just provide more input into the concept and talent choices, and pay more to keep the rights to the finished product.
Unless Nikon owns the plant that manufactures the chip and or employs the designer of the chip, then it is contracted, outsourced. it is more likely that they gave input to the chip designers who worked for/with the chip manufacturer. and paid more to stamp "Nikon" on it.
Good point Don,K10D wrote:
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This means that Pentax "could" do a similar exercise?
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like the ei-2000 rebadged hewlet packard camera? or the samsung rebadged Pentaxes?putting your name on it may simply be part of the agreement if there was collaboration to ensure the hardware and firmware works together inside the camera...Don wrote:
but that does not mean Nikon is in the sensor manufacturing business or even the design (although collaborating on the electronics and end use of such a sensor could indeed affect the sensors ultimate design).
The first link for the D700/D3 does show that it is a Nikon developed sensor and is coded as such on the die image. Nikon coding and device number would not be on a third party sensor and also ensures that other manufacturers had no right of use.but that does not mean Nikon is in the sensor manufacturing business or even the design (although collaborating on the electronics and end use of such a sensor could indeed affect the sensors ultimate design).
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This means that Pentax "could" do a similar exercise?
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that same sensor, with a different stamp and maybe even some tweeks could be sold elsewhere, that is al I'm saying.
I've done collaborative jobs for big clients, and you won't find my watermark on them, and others that do have my watermark, and or photo credit... depends how much they pay me.... with my watermark comes cheaper.
Does the fact that I accepted more money/perks in exchange for letting them own the rights to the finished product make the photo more thier creation? Did they set up my lights? Fire the shutter on my camera? Nope, they just provide more input into the concept and talent choices, and pay more to keep the rights to the finished product.
Unless Nikon owns the plant that manufactures the chip and or employs the designer of the chip, then it is contracted, outsourced. it is more likely that they gave input to the chip designers who worked for/with the chip manufacturer. and paid more to stamp "Nikon" on it.
That raises the question of just how much control Pentax have over their camera assembly locations. Would they own the site or use a third party company exclusively for assembly? Either way, the recent stain issue slipped through the QC departments fingers.
Nothing like a blip to cause a management re-focus.
When all is said and done, I'm happy with my K7, discontinued or not. It joins the rest of my well used/abused kit and has never let me down.
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Comment by K10D posted on kx and k7 both officially discontinued? at 02/02/2011 - 05:46
Don wrote:
but that does not mean Nikon is in the sensor manufacturing business or even the design (although collaborating on the electronics and end use of such a sensor could indeed affect the sensors ultimate design).
The first link for the D700/D3 does show that it is a Nikon developed sensor and is coded as such on the die image. Nikon coding and device number would not be on a third party sensor and also ensures that other manufacturers had no right of use.but that does not mean Nikon is in the sensor manufacturing business or even the design (although collaborating on the electronics and end use of such a sensor could indeed affect the sensors ultimate design).
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This means that Pentax "could" do a similar exercise?
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Comment by K10D posted on kx and k7 both officially discontinued? at 02/02/2011 - 03:21
George Lazarette wrote:
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I may stand corrected George on the "making". However, there seems to be enough evidence that they are not Sony, but are manufactured elswhere to Nikon's design.K10D wrote:
Now we know that Nikon were quietly making their own sensors.
I have seen no credible evidence of that.Now we know that Nikon were quietly making their own sensors.
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As stated, the D7000 sensor is a Sony unit. It is widely believed to be the same as that used in the K5. I can vouch for the low noise and IQ of the sensor.
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Comment by K10D posted on kx and k7 both officially discontinued? at 02/02/2011 - 02:04
Opethian wrote:
I think that financially it's in Pentax(/Hoya)'s best interest for them to build on the success of the K5 sensor onto a mirrorless system like Sony's NEX series. What I am eager to find out though is how they are going to play this out.
There may well be conditions of sale from Sony as they manufacture the K5 sensor. We don't know if the sensor is sold under such conditions.I think that financially it's in Pentax(/Hoya)'s best interest for them to build on the success of the K5 sensor onto a mirrorless system like Sony's NEX series. What I am eager to find out though is how they are going to play this out.
It was initially thought that the FF Nikons used Sony sensors. The only issue was why were the results so different between the FF Sony's and the Nikons. It was put down to better software and processing by Nikon. Now we know that Nikon were quietly making their own sensors.
The Fuji X100 is the one to watch, once it starts shippng. Lots of interest already.
Pentax won't be sat idle. They are on the rise at the moment.
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Comment by K10D posted on kx and k7 both officially discontinued? at 02/02/2011 - 00:33
techno-terminator wrote:
If you go to SanDisk - be careful , there have been some reports of dodgy SanDisk cards on Evil whotsit
I only use Sandisk Extreme's bought from reputable sources. I have never had a problem (where's Murphy)?If you go to SanDisk - be careful , there have been some reports of dodgy SanDisk cards on Evil whotsit
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Comment by K10D posted on Problems with SDHC Transcend class 10 cards at 01/02/2011 - 06:34
Don wrote:
And rightly so.johnriley wrote:
Of course it's of interest. This looks like the first improved wide angle for the 645D that was promised from the start.
Personally, whilst FF is njot a big enough jump upwards, the 645D certainly is. The only problem is affording it.
Sony is dumping ff from its lineup. Poor sales.Of course it's of interest. This looks like the first improved wide angle for the 645D that was promised from the start.
Personally, whilst FF is njot a big enough jump upwards, the 645D certainly is. The only problem is affording it.
Their FF IQ and noise levels are just not cutting it. Odd that people put up with reasonable IQ and noise on APS-C yet expect more from FF and even more from DMF.
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Comment by K10D posted on Pentax D FA 645 25mm f/4 at 31/01/2011 - 23:05
wadna wrote:
Apparently it's year away. Not that it seems to be of interest to those on this forum who don't want a Full Frame Pentax let alone a MF one.
So I guess its of interest to those who are interested?Apparently it's year away. Not that it seems to be of interest to those on this forum who don't want a Full Frame Pentax let alone a MF one.
johnriley wrote:
Of course it's of interest. This looks like the first improved wide angle for the 645D that was promised from the start.
Personally, whilst FF is njot a big enough jump upwards, the 645D certainly is. The only problem is affording it.
If you look at the ratio's between next size sensors:Of course it's of interest. This looks like the first improved wide angle for the 645D that was promised from the start.
Personally, whilst FF is njot a big enough jump upwards, the 645D certainly is. The only problem is affording it.
APS-C to 35mm is 2.34 increase in area whilst 35mm to Pentax MF is 1.68 increase
Agreed if you go from APS-C to Pentax MF, it is a larger jump.
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Comment by K10D posted on Pentax D FA 645 25mm f/4 at 31/01/2011 - 12:11
Comment by K10D posted on Pentax D FA 645 25mm f/4 at 31/01/2011 - 04:49
A good set. Well finished and presented. Colours and detail are very good.
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Comment by K10D posted on A Handful of Sparrows at 30/01/2011 - 23:39
There's a lot of moaning about Pentax not doing 400mm+ lenses, but when they actually go on sale there's very little interest A few have gone though ebay and there's still a Pentax-A 400mm f5.6 in classifieds which has only had 344 views other classifieds have had 1000+
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