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Comment by theonenadeem posted on Pentax KP at 24/12/2017 - 00:29
Comment by theonenadeem posted on Pentax KP at 24/12/2017 - 00:20
Voted seconed worst camera of 2017 by the camera store.
Voted best apsc camera in expert catogary by TIPA.
I own a KP , I would say it is more deserving of the TIPA award than the camera store award.
Pentaxians your opinions please
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Voted best apsc camera in expert catogary by TIPA.
I own a KP , I would say it is more deserving of the TIPA award than the camera store award.
Pentaxians your opinions please
Regards
Comment by theonenadeem posted on Pentax KP at 24/12/2017 - 00:09
Off topic , but is there any difference between a dslr in live vew and a mirrorles without a viewfinder?
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Comment by theonenadeem posted on I'm thinking about buying a mirrorless digital camera, what do you suggest? at 19/12/2017 - 21:19
Kevriano wrote:
Too many deal breakers for memalfis wrote:
Yes. Meant M6Kevriano wrote:
Look at the new Canon EOS600 too. I'm honestly tempted.
The Canon EOS 600 was a DSLR released in 2011???Look at the new Canon EOS600 too. I'm honestly tempted.
No viewfinder , or an additional £200
£99 for a bulky adapter
At over 500g its not exactly light add on the other optional this item becomes bulky
And has every battery draining feature available so add on the cost and weight of carrying an extra battery possibly 2.
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Comment by theonenadeem posted on I'm thinking about buying a mirrorless digital camera, what do you suggest? at 18/12/2017 - 18:58
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Jonathan-Mac wrote:
This kind of thread here always switches to DSLRs but despite Pentax having some of the smallest DSLRs on the market, they're still much bigger and heavier than their equivalent mirrorless counterparts. A mirrorless camera makes a great body to use any adapted lenses on and I've had great results (and a lot of fun) using old lenses and new ones, such as the DA limiteds, on my mirrorless.
So Jonathon your stating , Pentax K mount lens are more functional on mirrorles cameras than a Pentax K mount dslr.petrochemist wrote:
The native CSC lenses I've brought have not been dissimilar in price to current Pentax lenses. Your statement MAY be true for some mirrorless systems but isn't for mine.
The OP specifically requested data on mirrorless cameras, without explaining why that was there preference. Glibly giving details of a DSLR instead without investigating their reasons does not sound helpful to me. Their interest in the Q7 might be for the high crop factor which would be shared by the others in the same series, the Nikon V1 & to a lesser extent MFT models. But it might also be that other aspects of an EVF are useful to them, or just they've been persuaded that mirrorless cameras are 'the future' (they still have some way to go to beat DSLRs in some realms IMO, which is why I use both)
I agree entirely. Using lenses on their native mount is easy, but adaptors are not a hastle unless you are switching them all the time. Old lenses, even K-mount ones, are more functional on a mirrorless camera than they are on a K-mount DSLR because you have accurate metering.theonenadeem wrote:
The kS1 has a decent sized viewfinder and of course the backward compatible lens.
There is a Pentax manual focus aid avilable.
You will find an abundance of new and old Pentax lens including manual focus dating back to the 1970 all with focus confirmation in the viefinder as well as focusing in live view.
The Mother of all ironies is "the camera store stated the image quality was as good as a Cannon 7d and Nikon 7 series but still gave it a low rating.
Pentax lens are really good , shop around you can nearly always get a good deal.
Buying adapters for lens is a real hassle and come with restrictions and native csc lens are expensive .
Regards
This sounds like someone who's never tried a mirrorless camera. I've not found a single Pentax lens I can't use on my mirrorless bodies, and get focusing aids with all of them. Adapters are more of a hassle if the lens doesn't have an aperture ring but otherwise the only hassle is that manual focus must be used with adapted lenses. Adapting most lenses has proved easy unlike the KS-1 which will not work with rangefinder lenses etc.The kS1 has a decent sized viewfinder and of course the backward compatible lens.
There is a Pentax manual focus aid avilable.
You will find an abundance of new and old Pentax lens including manual focus dating back to the 1970 all with focus confirmation in the viefinder as well as focusing in live view.
The Mother of all ironies is "the camera store stated the image quality was as good as a Cannon 7d and Nikon 7 series but still gave it a low rating.
Pentax lens are really good , shop around you can nearly always get a good deal.
Buying adapters for lens is a real hassle and come with restrictions and native csc lens are expensive .
Regards
The native CSC lenses I've brought have not been dissimilar in price to current Pentax lenses. Your statement MAY be true for some mirrorless systems but isn't for mine.
The OP specifically requested data on mirrorless cameras, without explaining why that was there preference. Glibly giving details of a DSLR instead without investigating their reasons does not sound helpful to me. Their interest in the Q7 might be for the high crop factor which would be shared by the others in the same series, the Nikon V1 & to a lesser extent MFT models. But it might also be that other aspects of an EVF are useful to them, or just they've been persuaded that mirrorless cameras are 'the future' (they still have some way to go to beat DSLRs in some realms IMO, which is why I use both)
This kind of thread here always switches to DSLRs but despite Pentax having some of the smallest DSLRs on the market, they're still much bigger and heavier than their equivalent mirrorless counterparts. A mirrorless camera makes a great body to use any adapted lenses on and I've had great results (and a lot of fun) using old lenses and new ones, such as the DA limiteds, on my mirrorless.
Comment by theonenadeem posted on I'm thinking about buying a mirrorless digital camera, what do you suggest? at 18/12/2017 - 13:10
The Op stated he was thinking about buying a mirrorles.
He also asked for other options .
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He also asked for other options .
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Comment by theonenadeem posted on I'm thinking about buying a mirrorless digital camera, what do you suggest? at 18/12/2017 - 00:29
The kS1 has a decent sized viewfinder and of course the backward compatible lens.
There is a Pentax manual focus aid avilable.
You will find an abundance of new and old Pentax lens including manual focus dating back to the 1970 all with focus confirmation in the viefinder as well as focusing in live view.
The Mother of all ironies is "the camera store stated the image quality was as good as a Cannon 7d and Nikon 7 series but still gave it a low rating.
Pentax lens are really good , shop around you can nearly always get a good deal.
Buying adapters for lens is a real hassle and come with restrictions and native csc lens are expensive .
Regards
There is a Pentax manual focus aid avilable.
You will find an abundance of new and old Pentax lens including manual focus dating back to the 1970 all with focus confirmation in the viefinder as well as focusing in live view.
The Mother of all ironies is "the camera store stated the image quality was as good as a Cannon 7d and Nikon 7 series but still gave it a low rating.
Pentax lens are really good , shop around you can nearly always get a good deal.
Buying adapters for lens is a real hassle and come with restrictions and native csc lens are expensive .
Regards
Comment by theonenadeem posted on I'm thinking about buying a mirrorless digital camera, what do you suggest? at 17/12/2017 - 22:32
Cheers guys , I cancelled the listing.
I felt uneasy about the buyer , a member since 2009 , with 0 feedback,
Thanks psclute and Abe for some good information and advice.
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I felt uneasy about the buyer , a member since 2009 , with 0 feedback,
Thanks psclute and Abe for some good information and advice.
Regards
Comment by theonenadeem posted on Ebay woes at 09/12/2017 - 00:56
I decided reluctantly, to post an advert for my k20d on fleabay . I am aware I have made some schoolboy errors ,
First I have used a stock photo
2nd ly postage is regular postage not tracked
And I did not specify a Uk sale.
I have now recieved a bid from a buyer from Slovania no lesswith 0 feedback.
Can I still specify aUK sale and mail the bidder
Or increase the price of postage to include tracking and signed for . I have an uncomfortable feeling about this and wondered if forum members experienced in ebay selling can advise me . Much appreciated.
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First I have used a stock photo
2nd ly postage is regular postage not tracked
And I did not specify a Uk sale.
I have now recieved a bid from a buyer from Slovania no lesswith 0 feedback.
Can I still specify aUK sale and mail the bidder
Or increase the price of postage to include tracking and signed for . I have an uncomfortable feeling about this and wondered if forum members experienced in ebay selling can advise me . Much appreciated.
Regards
Comment by theonenadeem posted on Ebay woes at 07/12/2017 - 02:30
