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I just send Intl. signed for, with no insurance. I have never had anything broken or lost in the mail! My main concern is the buyer receives the item then says he hasn't and demands a refund. If the item was worth several hundred pounds I would probably fork out for it though. DHL I would steer clear from, after seeing footage of couriers chucking flatscreen TVs over hedges
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Recommendations for shipping to EU countries at 15/01/2012 - 16:52
A different translation has been posted by Ricelow:
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The interviewer asked about if there is any development of new lenses in K-mount. The PR head answered that they would concentrate on the development of new lenses for the Q system first as it is easier to make compacter lenses with the smaller sensor size of the system and that a pocketable zoom can be materialised as such. In 2012, they would develop new telephoto lens for the Q.
The interviewer chased the Pentax head that many Pentax users did want much for new K-mount lenses. The head then answered that the development would be continued, mainly focused on the minimisation of lenses and new types of optics would be developed. But they would need more time as more resources were required since it was more difficult. He further asked the users to be patient and wait for longer.
The interviewer asked about if there is any development of new lenses in K-mount. The PR head answered that they would concentrate on the development of new lenses for the Q system first as it is easier to make compacter lenses with the smaller sensor size of the system and that a pocketable zoom can be materialised as such. In 2012, they would develop new telephoto lens for the Q.
The interviewer chased the Pentax head that many Pentax users did want much for new K-mount lenses. The head then answered that the development would be continued, mainly focused on the minimisation of lenses and new types of optics would be developed. But they would need more time as more resources were required since it was more difficult. He further asked the users to be patient and wait for longer.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Interview with Pentax Japan. at 15/01/2012 - 16:48
That's certainly sharp enough Algi. And a nice shot.
As far as DA55-300 vs DA*300 goes, obviously there's more to consider than sharpness at f8... bokeh, speed, etc... DA*300 pictures I have seen seem to have a little bit of extra pop which is hard to explain.
As far as DA55-300 vs DA*300 goes, obviously there's more to consider than sharpness at f8... bokeh, speed, etc... DA*300 pictures I have seen seem to have a little bit of extra pop which is hard to explain.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on How do the FA lenses compare to the DA`s at 15/01/2012 - 16:40
He might just mean Q, (Kr replacement), K5, 645D! Hope not!
Hmm if they do come out with a K-compatible APSC mirrorless, it might be a way out for those that have invested in those APSC-only DA Ltds, while allowing future progress towards a 35mm body....
Hmm if they do come out with a K-compatible APSC mirrorless, it might be a way out for those that have invested in those APSC-only DA Ltds, while allowing future progress towards a 35mm body....
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Pentax UK Interview at 15/01/2012 - 16:31
Does this mean that the sky isn't falling in after all?
I really do hope that mirrorless project turns out to be exciting, and they get round the camera thickness with K-mount lenses problem. It really would be amazing if they managed to produce a camera which was thin enough not to look 'obese' next to the NEX / X Pros etc, but could make use of the existing Ltd lenses.
I really do hope that mirrorless project turns out to be exciting, and they get round the camera thickness with K-mount lenses problem. It really would be amazing if they managed to produce a camera which was thin enough not to look 'obese' next to the NEX / X Pros etc, but could make use of the existing Ltd lenses.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Pentax UK Interview at 15/01/2012 - 16:20
Sounds good! I missed that one although I've heard it's up with the best of them at wide apertures... I know a few users have one of these though, and would like to refresh my memory as to what f1.4/85mm looks like in terms of bokeh, OOF transtions in real shots. There are image samples out there but they tend to be of a boring 'test shot' type of nature.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Show me your... SAMYANG 85 1.4 shots at 15/01/2012 - 16:16
As a lover of shallow dof and 'candid street portraits', this lens has interested me ever since it was announced. The lens is very well reviewed and has been discussed elsewhere in rather glowing terms, but I would welcome any opinions on the lens and in particular - your sample images shot at or near max. aperture.
Because, as Shutterfinger says, "there's no law stating that simply because you own a super-fast lens you must shoot it at or near maximum aperture. But there should be".
Because, as Shutterfinger says, "there's no law stating that simply because you own a super-fast lens you must shoot it at or near maximum aperture. But there should be".
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Show me your... SAMYANG 85 1.4 shots at 15/01/2012 - 15:25
They should at least be making the 'right noises'
Wouldn't it be great to find out what was really going on at Pentax Ricoh HQ? Are they being tight lipped because they have something exciting in development, or is there really nothing going on apart from a new Q lens or two? I can't believe that all the efforts of these two great companies combined is going into a telephoto kit zoom for the Q
Wouldn't it be great to find out what was really going on at Pentax Ricoh HQ? Are they being tight lipped because they have something exciting in development, or is there really nothing going on apart from a new Q lens or two? I can't believe that all the efforts of these two great companies combined is going into a telephoto kit zoom for the Q
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Interview with Pentax Japan. at 15/01/2012 - 15:16
If you have the 300*, that would be the one to use with the teleconverter, at the wildlife centre. The 18-250 is supposed to be amazing for such a super-zoom but the TC will magnify its flaws.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on How do the FA lenses compare to the DA`s at 15/01/2012 - 13:23
davidstorm wrote:
The images on the site are indeed very sharp, well composed and beautiful. However, I think most of them look 'over processed', i.e. too much colour saturation and over-enhanced. I'm not sure why this would be; wonder if anyone else agrees with me?
Regards
David
I think his images are fabulous. I think he uses Velvia, which has a reputation for heightened colour and contrast. Combined with all the detail captured on large format, and sharpened for the web, the results are eye-popping!The images on the site are indeed very sharp, well composed and beautiful. However, I think most of them look 'over processed', i.e. too much colour saturation and over-enhanced. I'm not sure why this would be; wonder if anyone else agrees with me?
Regards
David
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on 67II worth buying? at 15/01/2012 - 11:40
