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Comment by The_archaeologist posted on This landed in my inbox this morning... at 15/02/2014 - 21:16
Horst wrote:
Chris A wrote:
one couldn't even leave the lens hood or often a filter on it. It didn't protect from rain or dust. It only started to get useful if you could get rid of the top part and then put a new wider strap on the bottom part. At least it stopped the camera from dropping on to the ground.
But you still had to unscrew it, when the film needed changing.
None of you have really seen or used this item yet. So why are you so negative? Is it because its new?
Wait and see. I think it is worth while when you just take one camera with you. And the Zip. I am sure it will be covered to stop the camera from being marked and from you guys having the hair pulled away from your manly chests.
Regards, Horst
Ohhh sweet jeez...so much for Pentax being the Chuck Norris of photography. When you ardent camera strap aficionado's have finished this 'togging equivalent of flower arranging, I've organised a perfect spot on the platform for your 'Train spotting' lessons. Chris A wrote:
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That doesn't solve the problems I listed though.
The ever-ready case is only any good for one small lens, and it has an uncomfortable strap, which is too thin, and gets twisted up too easily.
I really don't get the nay-sayers. It's a neck strap, a shoulder strap, a wrist strap, and a bag.
And as for 'stylish', that's just personal preference. The Miggo has loads of colours, including plain black with a red stripe, which is as Pentaxy as it needs to be.
I have to say, much of the negativity just sounds like plain old conservatism to me
I 100% concur with Chris. The old EverReady case was neverReadyThat doesn't solve the problems I listed though.
The ever-ready case is only any good for one small lens, and it has an uncomfortable strap, which is too thin, and gets twisted up too easily.
I really don't get the nay-sayers. It's a neck strap, a shoulder strap, a wrist strap, and a bag.
And as for 'stylish', that's just personal preference. The Miggo has loads of colours, including plain black with a red stripe, which is as Pentaxy as it needs to be.
I have to say, much of the negativity just sounds like plain old conservatism to me
one couldn't even leave the lens hood or often a filter on it. It didn't protect from rain or dust. It only started to get useful if you could get rid of the top part and then put a new wider strap on the bottom part. At least it stopped the camera from dropping on to the ground.
But you still had to unscrew it, when the film needed changing.
None of you have really seen or used this item yet. So why are you so negative? Is it because its new?
Wait and see. I think it is worth while when you just take one camera with you. And the Zip. I am sure it will be covered to stop the camera from being marked and from you guys having the hair pulled away from your manly chests.
Regards, Horst
Comment by The_archaeologist posted on This landed in my inbox this morning... at 14/02/2014 - 15:04
Fact is, Pentax is so goddamned hard the weather don't even dare rain when it steps outside!
Comment by The_archaeologist posted on This landed in my inbox this morning... at 03/02/2014 - 19:48
Soran wrote:
Looks like a camera strap wearing pyjamas to me. Don't forget that Pentax are the Chuck Norris of the camera world and don't need a cuddly strap
Straps is for them pussy cameras, Pentax is so hard it don't need no strap!Looks like a camera strap wearing pyjamas to me. Don't forget that Pentax are the Chuck Norris of the camera world and don't need a cuddly strap
Comment by The_archaeologist posted on This landed in my inbox this morning... at 03/02/2014 - 19:34
Subjective question really. What are You looking for, what floats your particular boat and what -as a consequence-are you looking to capture and thus convey via your subsequent images?
I suggest that you should formulate a basic'mission specific' before you consider purchasing a tube ticket dude.
I suggest that you should formulate a basic'mission specific' before you consider purchasing a tube ticket dude.
Comment by The_archaeologist posted on London Hiking / Walking options? at 16/01/2014 - 20:56
like the images...crisp enough to want to actually touch the lens.
Nice one.
Happy new year dude, and to all and sundry as well.
Nice one.
Happy new year dude, and to all and sundry as well.
Comment by The_archaeologist posted on SMC PENTAX 1:1.4/50 [ K series ] at 01/01/2014 - 20:41
MattyH wrote:
Without these so called stop gap models these company's would not have the cash flow or advertising to bring out these new and improved models and we would all still be driving Model T's still.
But on a plus note you have now answered your own argument
Pentax/Ricoh have just announced how much they regret the previous poor rate of DSLR's Pentax previously produced...and suddenly they're flooding the market with a plethora of models all curiously within your 'twelve month' yard stick? The_archaeologist wrote:
Like you just stated,"Cash Building Models", every company in the world does it, how many car manufactures have given a car a facelift, then 12 months later the new and improved model arrives,cabstar wrote:
Yes its a newly designed sensor and the k-3 is the first to feature it.
Let's put this into perspective. It was on the drawing board long ago and subsequently waiting in the wings whilst they introduced the K30, marginally revamped the K5 and then threw the K50's into the ring for good measure. Now, having introduced these apparent 'stopgap' cash building models Rioch are suddenly setting the pace with a technological 'first' that instantly demotes all previous models in the 'must have' stakes?Yes its a newly designed sensor and the k-3 is the first to feature it.
Without these so called stop gap models these company's would not have the cash flow or advertising to bring out these new and improved models and we would all still be driving Model T's still.
But on a plus note you have now answered your own argument
On such a basis, Ricoh must have experienced the kind of sales boom to make Nikon and Canon go positively green with envy!
Comment by The_archaeologist posted on K3 price at 22/10/2013 - 21:11
cabstar wrote:
Yes its a newly designed sensor and the k-3 is the first to feature it.
Let's put this into perspective. It was on the drawing board long ago and subsequently waiting in the wings whilst they introduced the K30, marginally revamped the K5 and then threw the K50's into the ring for good measure. Now, having introduced these apparent 'stopgap' cash building models Rioch are suddenly setting the pace with a technological 'first' that instantly demotes all previous models in the 'must have' stakes?Yes its a newly designed sensor and the k-3 is the first to feature it.
Comment by The_archaeologist posted on K3 price at 17/10/2013 - 21:51
K10D wrote:
Best regards
Why?The_archaeologist wrote:
Further to my prior comments relating to corporate cynicism...behold the K3 suddenly emerges amidst a positive plethora of other recent Pentax/Ricoh releases. Pitty then the hapless saps who rushed out and purchased either version of the revamped K5 and or either of the recent K50 variants 'cos it would appear that your latest pride and joy is now suddenly somewhat old technological hat in the energised Rioch corporate scheme of things.
A somewhat uncalled for and unnecessary statement against those who bought a K5II or IIs.Further to my prior comments relating to corporate cynicism...behold the K3 suddenly emerges amidst a positive plethora of other recent Pentax/Ricoh releases. Pitty then the hapless saps who rushed out and purchased either version of the revamped K5 and or either of the recent K50 variants 'cos it would appear that your latest pride and joy is now suddenly somewhat old technological hat in the energised Rioch corporate scheme of things.
Best regards
Comment by The_archaeologist posted on K3 price at 17/10/2013 - 21:29
cabstar wrote:
Happless sap eh? Well in the time ive had ny mkii ive had my best ever year photography sales wise and uve got a nightly job in a nightclub and the mkii has made that job relatively easier than the old mki i used with its very poor af in low light.
my mkii has paid for itself many times over in the last nine months so yes i guess it was a very poor purchasing decision and makes me a helpless sap.
i think in the last two years there has been a new body every year, you can either see commercial advantages in technological advancement or you can stay fixed in the past.
In relation to your reply dude, I respect the fact that you're now carving a decent photographic path with your K2 in a nightclub, but what exactly has that to do with my suggestion that Pentax/Ricoh might be taking the p*ss out of the consumer market?Happless sap eh? Well in the time ive had ny mkii ive had my best ever year photography sales wise and uve got a nightly job in a nightclub and the mkii has made that job relatively easier than the old mki i used with its very poor af in low light.
my mkii has paid for itself many times over in the last nine months so yes i guess it was a very poor purchasing decision and makes me a helpless sap.
i think in the last two years there has been a new body every year, you can either see commercial advantages in technological advancement or you can stay fixed in the past.
Comment by The_archaeologist posted on K3 price at 17/10/2013 - 21:22
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Ohhh sweet jeez...so much for Pentax being the Chuck Norris of photography. When you ardent camera strap aficionado's have finished this 'togging equivalent of flower arranging, I've organised a perfect spot on the platform for your 'Train spotting' lessons.