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Frogfish wrote:
For the K5 I am looking at getting the Viv S1 85/1.4, no AF and maybe not quite as good as the FA*85 but then it's around a $1,000 cheaper

Consider the FA77 which is the improved A*85mm. Despite the similar optical formula it has been reduced from 555g and 66mm in length to 270g and 48mm. One pays only a half stop for this pleasure.

Comment by rparmar posted on interesting read: Pentax vs Nikon... at 19/06/2011 - 21:00

George Lazarette wrote:

Totally agree. I haven't been doing enough shooting recently to justify upgrading to a K5, so I can't comment on that, but I prefer the IQ of the K10D, and even the *ist D, to that of the K20D. Of course, the last is a better camera in many other ways than the first two, so that is what I generally use, but I don't believe that CMOS is better than CCD in terms of pure image quality.

Though I have been very happy with the K20D IQ I think things changed with the K-x/K-7. There is something not quite so precise about the images off that sensor.

Comment by rparmar posted on interesting read: Pentax vs Nikon... at 19/06/2011 - 20:56

K10D wrote:
and I still like CCD results.

I know what you mean.

This aspect seems to be forever ignored. Perhaps because it is rather subtle.

Comment by rparmar posted on interesting read: Pentax vs Nikon... at 18/06/2011 - 15:33

Thanks for bringing this review to our attention. I cannot remember reading a better comparison of two camera systems. I do think that the most significant points that were not highlighted are the backwards compatibility of the lens mount (score Pentax) and the automated flash system (score Nikon). Finally, Nikon has the better professional network, which is really the trump card for such users.

Comment by rparmar posted on interesting read: Pentax vs Nikon... at 18/06/2011 - 15:32

Multiple exposure sets itself "off" after each use, right? So that can't be the problem.

Comment by rparmar posted on Turning off multiple exposures on K-5 - How? at 18/06/2011 - 15:26

Frogfish wrote:
Statisitcs are statistics and we all know they can be made, or interpreted, to represent almost any valid point of view.

I wonder if anyone who actually studies statistics says this? Determining correct sampling methods, appropriate population sizes, calculating deviation from the norm, adjusting for bias, introducing redundancy, margin of error calculations etc. etc. are all part of any viable statistical study and none are present here.

This is a popularity contest. Not to be confused with statistical analysis.

(Nothing wrong with this sort of thing, for fun. Juss sayin'.)

Comment by rparmar posted on 5 Most Used Lenses ? The Results ! at 18/06/2011 - 15:24

The A50/1.7 is an excellent lens. Maybe post a photo to help this sell?

Comment by rparmar posted on FOR SALE - Pentax-A 50mm f1.7 Lens at 18/06/2011 - 15:18

They don't ship to Ireland so I haven't been able to experience their service good or bad. More business for SRS!

Comment by rparmar posted on Bristol cameras at 15/06/2011 - 00:12

What Simon said.

Comment by rparmar posted on Another "convert" at 15/06/2011 - 00:11

I would get the DA12-24 and add something new to your combined kit bag.

Comment by rparmar posted on Lens for my wife and backup for me at 15/06/2011 - 00:10

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