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Comment by pschlute posted on Raynox and SR at 12/04/2023 - 19:32
MikeInDevon wrote:
I'm guessing it's the same sensor but without the Bayer colour filter so you'll get monochrome images with effectively pixel shift resolution with a single image not 4 consecutive images needed for a colour pixel shift image.
Mike
I don't see the pixel-shift connection. My understanding is that a monochrome sensor is all about the grey shades. I understand that it will encourage folk to use yellow or green filters on the lenses like when shooting film.I'm guessing it's the same sensor but without the Bayer colour filter so you'll get monochrome images with effectively pixel shift resolution with a single image not 4 consecutive images needed for a colour pixel shift image.
Mike
But I still do not see how this will be an improvement on what we currently have. In Photoshop I can replicate any filter colour under the sun, and selectively too.
I am not knocking the new product, merely trying to understand it.
Comment by pschlute posted on Pentax K3 III Monochrome at 12/04/2023 - 19:25
LennyBloke wrote:
It appears that this may well be the subject of the Ricoh announcement schedule for tomorrow - an announcement appeared and was taken down very quickly, but one of the users over on the US forum captured a screengrab and has sourced images of the new adaptation of the K3III
Interesting as an addition to the Pentax line-up - quite Leica-esque
It certainly has the forums a-buzzing !It appears that this may well be the subject of the Ricoh announcement schedule for tomorrow - an announcement appeared and was taken down very quickly, but one of the users over on the US forum captured a screengrab and has sourced images of the new adaptation of the K3III
Interesting as an addition to the Pentax line-up - quite Leica-esque
I still don't know how a monochrome sensor can produce better images than a colour sensor camera and a good bit of software on your computer, I am keen to learn
If it sells well for Pentax I am all for it.
Comment by pschlute posted on Pentax K3 III Monochrome at 12/04/2023 - 13:02
What a cracker
Comment by pschlute posted on Waiting for the Stars. at 09/04/2023 - 10:55
Interesting question, and not my area of expertise.
A bit of googling shows that a close-up adapter increases magnification, allows a closer working distance, and decreases the lens's FL
I guess therefore if the lens is set to 300mm, and so is the SR, you may have over-compensation from the SR , depending on of course shutter speed and how steady you hold the camera.
I would suggest you do some experimentation at various manual settings for SR (at and below the FL used), as well as OFF
I would be interested to see your findings.
A bit of googling shows that a close-up adapter increases magnification, allows a closer working distance, and decreases the lens's FL
I guess therefore if the lens is set to 300mm, and so is the SR, you may have over-compensation from the SR , depending on of course shutter speed and how steady you hold the camera.
I would suggest you do some experimentation at various manual settings for SR (at and below the FL used), as well as OFF
I would be interested to see your findings.
Comment by pschlute posted on Raynox and SR at 09/04/2023 - 10:53
I love squirrels.
Comment by pschlute posted on FA* 300 f4.5 wide open. at 07/04/2023 - 19:02
Darrel wrote:
Anyone aware of any rumours as to what might be coming down the line from Pentax in terms of a new camera? Will they go for mirrorless?
Anyone aware of any rumours as to what might be coming down the line from Pentax in terms of a new camera? Will they go for mirrorless?
No
Darrel wrote:
Will they stick with APS-C?
Yes, as well as FF and MFWill they stick with APS-C?
Darrel wrote:
Are they interested in improving the autofocus capability?
Are they interested in improving the autofocus capability?
Yes, and have done so with K3 III and KP and K1-II
Darrel wrote:
I have a K3II, which is very good but I feel it's lagging behind offerings from other manufacturers now.
Hmmm... what other manufacturers offer a modern DSLR camera ?I have a K3II, which is very good but I feel it's lagging behind offerings from other manufacturers now.
Comment by pschlute posted on What's New? at 04/04/2023 - 20:38
A good illustration.
When I used my K10D I was wary about going above ISO400 due to noise. With the K-1 ..... well you have demonstrated.
When I used my K10D I was wary about going above ISO400 due to noise. With the K-1 ..... well you have demonstrated.
Comment by pschlute posted on Lesson from my mistake at 23/03/2023 - 04:51
It is a shame. They were the first forum I ever joined.
There have been posts suggesting this, as well as other forums to visit, including two of which I was completely unaware.
There have been posts suggesting this, as well as other forums to visit, including two of which I was completely unaware.
Comment by pschlute posted on Dp Review to end on April 10th at 22/03/2023 - 19:45
Classic beasts
Comment by pschlute posted on MX Siblings at 14/03/2023 - 20:37
How would a close-up add-on lens change a lens's focal length?
What surprised me is that adding a close-up lens (magnifier) actually decreases the FL. I would have thought the opposite, but am not experienced enough in optics to know.