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Well Nigel it struck me very strongly that the images had a DOF the same as what I get when I shoot 35mm film, which is shallower than on crop. This gives them a sense of depth and makes them pop out on the screen. This is something I like, so it's something important (ish!) to me.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on DPR Best DSLR of the year vote at 06/01/2014 - 10:05
Wild and wonderful. Take care taking pictures out there
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Recent Stormy Seascapes at 06/01/2014 - 09:47
Fletcher8 wrote:
I hear a lot of noise about FF, ISO, DOF and image quality but rarely do I see any images from the people who raise these points, nor do I hear any suggestions of how solutions could be found that might address the weaknesses the K3 may have.
Go back to Smeggy's post about the images posted on this forum with Pentax lenses on the A7 and A7r.I hear a lot of noise about FF, ISO, DOF and image quality but rarely do I see any images from the people who raise these points, nor do I hear any suggestions of how solutions could be found that might address the weaknesses the K3 may have.
I notice that the anti-FF crowd seem to mischaracterise the pro-FF crowd as whiners who are totally obsessed with FF and might as well switch brands. This isn't true. Those people probably already have switched brands. Most of the people who remain are happy enough with what Pentax offer as a brand, and could not justify switching brands on top of an upgrade to a FF camera. We like Pentax, all we are saying is that someday it might be nice for them to give us a FF option.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on DPR Best DSLR of the year vote at 06/01/2014 - 09:41
CMW wrote:
I am glad to have a Pentax, and it is in my narrow self-interest to see the marque prosper. But I reserve the loyalties in my life for people, not brands. I would switch camera makes without getting too fussed about it if became a reasonable thing to do.
+1Fletcher8 wrote:
For those out there with a lot to say about what Pentax should be doing, I have a question, why do you stay with Pentax?
The camera industry, as sales figures indicate, is facing significant challenges. It would be an odd time for Pentax User not to carry a discussion of some of the issues wrapped into this thread. I don't think it need be seen as somehow 'anti-Pentax' to do so.For those out there with a lot to say about what Pentax should be doing, I have a question, why do you stay with Pentax?
I am glad to have a Pentax, and it is in my narrow self-interest to see the marque prosper. But I reserve the loyalties in my life for people, not brands. I would switch camera makes without getting too fussed about it if became a reasonable thing to do.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on DPR Best DSLR of the year vote at 06/01/2014 - 09:40
Blythman wrote:
When I look through the viewfinder of my APS-C cameras the image fills my field of view. How can FF show more than an eye full?
Pick up your MX some day, and have a look through the viewfinder! (Not that any current FF DSLR replicates that wonderful field of view!)When I look through the viewfinder of my APS-C cameras the image fills my field of view. How can FF show more than an eye full?
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on DPR Best DSLR of the year vote at 06/01/2014 - 09:40
You selected the right version IMHO! I agree with the rest, a standout shot among some nice images. Makes me want to jet off for some winter sun, colour and culture...
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Marrakesh Street Shots at 04/01/2014 - 10:37
A quick look at the histogram on one of the 'dingier' shots -
You haven't got a full range of tones, just darks and midtones.
You haven't got a full range of tones, just darks and midtones.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Why I choose Pentax.... at 04/01/2014 - 10:34
That's fine but the clamour for FF is not going away, and companies like sony continue to exploit that while Pentax sticks it's head in the sand.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on DPR Best DSLR of the year vote at 04/01/2014 - 08:11
Interesting discussion. Coincidentally I just came across this comment on a non-Pentax photography forum, which is the type of thing I've seen posted over and over whenever Pentax comes up.
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I went pentax because they seemed to be a better value for the price, and all of their cameras are compatible with every lens they have ever made. Pentax has made some good glass over the years, and if I stay amateur for the rest of my life I’ll be just fine. However, if I ever get good enough to go pro I think I’ll be very disappointed that I invested in a system that is quite limited for professionals as they dont make a FF camera at all.Who knows what the future holds and whether or not I will stick with Pentax long term, but that all depends on what they decide to manufacture going forward. Great advice Jared, just wish I had found you before I made my impulse buy.
I went pentax because they seemed to be a better value for the price, and all of their cameras are compatible with every lens they have ever made. Pentax has made some good glass over the years, and if I stay amateur for the rest of my life I’ll be just fine. However, if I ever get good enough to go pro I think I’ll be very disappointed that I invested in a system that is quite limited for professionals as they dont make a FF camera at all.Who knows what the future holds and whether or not I will stick with Pentax long term, but that all depends on what they decide to manufacture going forward. Great advice Jared, just wish I had found you before I made my impulse buy.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on DPR Best DSLR of the year vote at 04/01/2014 - 07:58
I don't think there's anything wrong with flat light or grim weather per se, those conditions can yield nice shots with the right subject matter. And I think it suits the pictures posted here. I just think they're a little underexposed.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Why I choose Pentax.... at 04/01/2014 - 07:48
