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Comment by K10D posted on K-m Burst Mode Problems... at 07/08/2009 - 10:30
RichardDay wrote:
K10D was in September 2006 and the Oly E-510 in March 2007.
You are correct. I still use my 7D. But remember that after the 7D came the 5D then SPLAT! Minolta were gone as far as cameras were concerned. Intro Sony DSLR.Greytop wrote:
I believe Konica Minolta was first with in-body sensor anti-shake in their Maxxum 7D in late 2004. Review here link.paullucas wrote:
I have been looking at other camera manufacturers lately and am gobsmacked by the fact that Pentax is the only one with SR built into the camera. Others may follow suit but Pentax was the first.
Hi Paul, I think you will find the both Pentax and Olympus introduced in body image stabilisation at pretty much the same time with their D-SLRs the K10D and E-510 I have been looking at other camera manufacturers lately and am gobsmacked by the fact that Pentax is the only one with SR built into the camera. Others may follow suit but Pentax was the first.
K10D was in September 2006 and the Oly E-510 in March 2007.
Lets hope Pentax don't go the ame way.
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Comment by K10D posted on K20D status now end of life at 04/08/2009 - 18:33
Well my K-7 grip arrived half an hour ago from Adorama. The battery is arriving later. So I have my K-7 body, grip and no lens!!
My trip to Bahrain two weeks back was not wasted as I got two lenses for the D700 but the local Pentax dealer had not one Pentax lens in stock. So I wait until August the 20th when I get back to the UK to put a lens on it.
I have a shoot over the Bank Holiday weekend and the K-7 will be in at the deep end. Not sure which lens it will have on it yet as "other" cameras will be used alongside. Odds on it may be the 10-17mm FE.
Best regards
"Billy no lens"!!!
My trip to Bahrain two weeks back was not wasted as I got two lenses for the D700 but the local Pentax dealer had not one Pentax lens in stock. So I wait until August the 20th when I get back to the UK to put a lens on it.
I have a shoot over the Bank Holiday weekend and the K-7 will be in at the deep end. Not sure which lens it will have on it yet as "other" cameras will be used alongside. Odds on it may be the 10-17mm FE.
Best regards
"Billy no lens"!!!
Comment by K10D posted on Duck out of water at 01/08/2009 - 15:28
polchraine wrote:
I have a Canoscan - complete with negative holder and slide holder. Great performer - put in a strip of 6 and it brings up 6 individual images, has a fast preview mode available before the slow hi density scan.
Probably better quality than can be achieved by photographing the negatives.
A huge difference to photographing negs! I use a Minolta ScanDual but to get the best out of it I use Gepe glass mounts and do a neg or slide at a time. Its the only way to keep the whole image flat.I have a Canoscan - complete with negative holder and slide holder. Great performer - put in a strip of 6 and it brings up 6 individual images, has a fast preview mode available before the slow hi density scan.
Probably better quality than can be achieved by photographing the negatives.
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Comment by K10D posted on Copying colour negatives at 30/07/2009 - 17:57
We started talking about camera brands before he asked if he could borrow my Sigma 10-20 for a few shots, we swapped cameras after removing and switching memory cards, took a few shots and went happily on our way. Nice couple [/quote]The old switch & click routine! What antivirus are you running in your K20?
Comment by K10D posted on Are you PENTAX MAN ? at 26/07/2009 - 19:00
mikew wrote:
I didn't know what Fabsil was so I googled and found this link which suggests that the Weatherseal stuff is the same as the much dearer Fabsil. It doesn't seem probable does it?
More relevantly they suggest that spray on doesn't do the trick - any thoughts on that?
Mike
Actually, Thompsons waterseal will work as I used to do my tents in a plastic bucket half full uf the stuff. As longs as the dry-out time is OK, bags can be treated. Fabsil is just the "Hunter Green" equivalent.I didn't know what Fabsil was so I googled and found this link which suggests that the Weatherseal stuff is the same as the much dearer Fabsil. It doesn't seem probable does it?
More relevantly they suggest that spray on doesn't do the trick - any thoughts on that?
Mike
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Mannesty wrote:
I won't get to try my K-7 properly until mid August whilst back in the UK, if it's noiser to me than my K10D, it's up for grabs. I have given up shooting jpegs with my K10, I believe my *istD is quieter!amoringello wrote:
. . . the decreased noise of the K7 is wedging me into a corner.
It shouldn't, early reports from users suggests that the K-7's IQ and noise control is no better than the K20D, which is one of several reasons I bought another used K20D.. . . the decreased noise of the K7 is wedging me into a corner.
Time will soon tell as I have a shoot to do over the BH weekend.
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Comment by K10D posted on K20D or K7? at 26/07/2009 - 13:52
Lowepro Off Trail (2) series are unbeatable. Mine takes my K10 with Sigma 70-200 and 1.4TC fitted AND grip. Lens hood reversed. Outer pockets carry the 16-50 and the 10-17. Any bags that are not AW can be treated with Fabsil and left to "dry" for a week and will be waterproof.
Also use a Toploader from Lowepro.
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Also use a Toploader from Lowepro.
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mowog wrote:
I would love a basic mechanical digital SLR. Something like a digi Spotmatic or KX would be a dream come true. Something similar has already been made, actually. Epson had a digital rangefinder model a while ago - It was pretty much a Voightlander Bessa R with a sensor, instead of a film chamber. Mechanical shutter too, I think.
I remember reading in Amateur Photographer, many years ago, about a company that were developing a device that would fit in the film chamber of a film SLR; a kind of didital back, thus turning it into a digital camera. I thought it was a good idea. Obviously nothing came of it.
I previously mentioned wanting a digital MZS or ME Super, but having read through all comments so far, it's a wasted request. As some have said, ignore whats there if you don't use it. I certainly don't know most of the functions on my K10 and definitely don't on my D700, I wont use video or HDR on my K-7. I bought the K-7 hoping that there was less noise on the jpegs than my K10.I would love a basic mechanical digital SLR. Something like a digi Spotmatic or KX would be a dream come true. Something similar has already been made, actually. Epson had a digital rangefinder model a while ago - It was pretty much a Voightlander Bessa R with a sensor, instead of a film chamber. Mechanical shutter too, I think.
I remember reading in Amateur Photographer, many years ago, about a company that were developing a device that would fit in the film chamber of a film SLR; a kind of didital back, thus turning it into a digital camera. I thought it was a good idea. Obviously nothing came of it.
The Lieca has the option of std and digital backs. Seen one, know some one with one and its a beast of a piece of kit but does not produce beter digital images than Pentax.
Not sure of the B&W only option, as most would agree that in-camera B&W isn't as good as post processing.
Just a thought... a digital LX with the interchangable viewfinders would be a nice touch though, but that's not minimal is it?
So I say no, Pentax have a rich history and for me, they should make a fully pro, carbon kevlar body with an inner seal system that covers the sensor until a lens is attached, FF sensor, 100% viewfinder, 100% matrix metering and introduce 400, 500 and 600mm lenses!
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Comment by K10D posted on Should Pentax Produce a Minimal Digital SLR at 26/07/2009 - 08:02
One person who I respected and held belief in was the late, great Mr. Herbert Keppler. I bought my *istD purely on his “practical” review and have never regretted it. My wife bought my Minolta 500mm AF Reflex purely based on his article in Pop Photo!
Quoting Keppler:“It seems impossible to turn out a camera free of all idiosyncrasies. Cameras are obviously like people — which is, I suppose, one reason why they make such a good combination.”
I suppose my philosophy is not of practical use to most… Buy, Try and Cry (if it’s rubbish bit of kit)!
What I really wish for, a digital MZS (MZS-D) with built in grip. Same physical size as the SLR model of course.
Could really loose it and have a digital ME Super…
Anyone got the phone number of Pentax Japan R&D?????
Regards from never never land….
Quoting Keppler:“It seems impossible to turn out a camera free of all idiosyncrasies. Cameras are obviously like people — which is, I suppose, one reason why they make such a good combination.”
I suppose my philosophy is not of practical use to most… Buy, Try and Cry (if it’s rubbish bit of kit)!
What I really wish for, a digital MZS (MZS-D) with built in grip. Same physical size as the SLR model of course.
Could really loose it and have a digital ME Super…
Anyone got the phone number of Pentax Japan R&D?????
Regards from never never land….
Comment by K10D posted on Nikon, Canon, Sony, Pentax, Leica, Panasonic…or? at 24/07/2009 - 19:18
Ni-MH would serve you better.
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