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For top quality results from a truly pocket size camera the Ricoh GR is excellent, perhaps unbeatable. Would I have one instead of a DSLR? No. It's just not versatile enough. It is a great addition to my existing kit though.
Comment by smudge posted on To trade or not to trade at 02/03/2015 - 18:49
How they can say that the focusing is 'very fast' beats me. I've just had a new SDM motor fitted in mine and it is still extremely slow. I've tried it on three different bodies and it's the same on all of them.
Comment by smudge posted on A subjective look at the 16-50mm F2.8 SDM... at 26/02/2015 - 16:27
PM sent re 80-200
Comment by smudge posted on FS Pentax DA* FA* & Sigma fast Lenses & Flu Card at 21/02/2015 - 19:21
A price of $100 is mentioned in one of the reviews, which does not seem too bad. It says it's intended for mirrorless cameras and small DSLRs, so it will not be suitable for heavy gear. Looks a useful bit of kit though.
Comment by smudge posted on Seems like a good idea? at 14/02/2015 - 09:23
If the performance is reasonable it would make a good companion for my K-01, which definitely feels better with small lenses.
Comment by smudge posted on HD Pentax Da 18-50mm at 11/02/2015 - 14:13
McGregNi wrote:
Our available choices look set to be expanding in an exciting way ... Things are looking up! This raises more questions though about exactly what is the right choice for each person. Perhaps I should really say the ' ideal technical choice' as each individuals options are specifically limited by their budget.
So, what sort of photographer is a K-S1 for? What sort of photographs would they be expected to be taking, and where do those photos end up? What about the new K-S2, and the K3 .... Who are these for, what type of shots and where could they be aiming the photos?
And finally the new FF ... Who among us is that for? Is it just for those making money from their photography, plus the wealthy working and those with generous pension pots? Or is its appeal wider, it's gains significant enough that it will enhance the experience even amongst the majority here ....
And what will those gains be? Will we get sharper shots, with better colour, less DOF, bigger prints, more dynamic range, a great bright view so easier framing and better grabbing of the shots? And its there something there for everyone, or are there those who simply don't need any more than they've already got?
Another important factor, for me at least, is size and weight. My Ricoh GR gets almost as much use as the K5II simply because it's so easy to carry. Much though I would love a 645D or Z I won't get one because I know that for most of the time it would be an expensive ornament. I'm happy to leave it to the macho guys like Darkmunk who have the energy and dedication to lug that sort of kit around. A Nikon D4 would be similarly over heavy for my comfort. However if Pentax come up with a reasonably compact FF that I can team with my equally compact limiteds that will suit me just fine thank youOur available choices look set to be expanding in an exciting way ... Things are looking up! This raises more questions though about exactly what is the right choice for each person. Perhaps I should really say the ' ideal technical choice' as each individuals options are specifically limited by their budget.
So, what sort of photographer is a K-S1 for? What sort of photographs would they be expected to be taking, and where do those photos end up? What about the new K-S2, and the K3 .... Who are these for, what type of shots and where could they be aiming the photos?
And finally the new FF ... Who among us is that for? Is it just for those making money from their photography, plus the wealthy working and those with generous pension pots? Or is its appeal wider, it's gains significant enough that it will enhance the experience even amongst the majority here ....
And what will those gains be? Will we get sharper shots, with better colour, less DOF, bigger prints, more dynamic range, a great bright view so easier framing and better grabbing of the shots? And its there something there for everyone, or are there those who simply don't need any more than they've already got?
Comment by smudge posted on New Pentax FF ..image released on PhotoRumors? at 07/02/2015 - 16:32
Darkmunk wrote:
That all depends which Nikon he upgraded from, he may well have seen a massive improvement or he may be one of those photographers for whom the larger format really works.
Upgrading from a K5ii or K3, two first class cameras at the top of their respective classes is a different story.
I love that Pentax are doing this; it's the right move and will bring lots of people from other marks who currently think so called 'full frame' is the be all and end all.
Fair point. I suppose the sensible thing will be to wait until the early adopters have had the chance to have a good play with it and make the comparison.That all depends which Nikon he upgraded from, he may well have seen a massive improvement or he may be one of those photographers for whom the larger format really works.
Upgrading from a K5ii or K3, two first class cameras at the top of their respective classes is a different story.
I love that Pentax are doing this; it's the right move and will bring lots of people from other marks who currently think so called 'full frame' is the be all and end all.
Comment by smudge posted on New Pentax FF ..image released on PhotoRumors? at 07/02/2015 - 14:49
Agreed. We seem to have gone from 'hooray' to 'who cares' in the space of a couple of days.
Personally I do think that going FF would give me a noticeable step up in image quality. I have a Nikon shooter friend who made the switch from APSC to FF last year and he has been impressed by the results he has been getting. I see no reason why it should not be the same with Pentax. Now whether that improvement is worth the expense is another story but 'large cash outlay for small improvement' is something we are all very familiar with e.g. FA 31 vs DA 35.
A good few of my lenses are FF so I will probably go for it as long as it's not too bulky.
I should just add I found some of the info on this thread about the limitations of what can be expected valuable and worthwhile.
Personally I do think that going FF would give me a noticeable step up in image quality. I have a Nikon shooter friend who made the switch from APSC to FF last year and he has been impressed by the results he has been getting. I see no reason why it should not be the same with Pentax. Now whether that improvement is worth the expense is another story but 'large cash outlay for small improvement' is something we are all very familiar with e.g. FA 31 vs DA 35.
A good few of my lenses are FF so I will probably go for it as long as it's not too bulky.
I should just add I found some of the info on this thread about the limitations of what can be expected valuable and worthwhile.
Comment by smudge posted on New Pentax FF ..image released on PhotoRumors? at 07/02/2015 - 14:26
No screw drive would rule me out - and a lot of other folks as well, I would have thought
Comment by smudge posted on New Pentax FF ..image released on PhotoRumors? at 06/02/2015 - 09:17
Despite the modern buildings this has a vintage look to it. When was it taken?
Comment by smudge posted on Down town Chicago at 05/02/2015 - 16:46
