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Comment by Tyr posted on RAW of PEF? at 20/07/2007 - 17:29
Well:
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/3905
and this is handy too, spellchecker:
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/browse/type:3
Means I don't have to keep a word processor open at all times when writing posts.
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/3905
and this is handy too, spellchecker:
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/browse/type:3
Means I don't have to keep a word processor open at all times when writing posts.
Comment by Tyr posted on Anyone got a sigma 18-200 or tamron 18-250 for their pentax at 27/08/2007 - 17:40
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However, I really don't like the colour of your socks...
Reminds me of my OH's uncle who comments how he likes people's shoes when he is on the phone to them. Really funny when he is phoning a call centre as many people don't notice.Helterskelter wrote:
do you have .. special powers of observation...
Sadly, only insofar as I noticed the rather handy EXIF viewer available as a Firefox add-in... do you have .. special powers of observation...
However, I really don't like the colour of your socks...
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I've had a look at this, and downloaded the building shot taken at the 18mm end.
Ouch - the barrel distortion really jumps out and bites you doesn't it.
I think that probably rules that lens out for me, regrettably. There's no point having a super-zoom if it's useless at the ends.
Although I suppose you can fix such distortions in software now? Still a faff, though, even if you can.
PTLens:I've had a look at this, and downloaded the building shot taken at the 18mm end.
Ouch - the barrel distortion really jumps out and bites you doesn't it.
I think that probably rules that lens out for me, regrettably. There's no point having a super-zoom if it's useless at the ends.
Although I suppose you can fix such distortions in software now? Still a faff, though, even if you can.
http://epaperpress.com/ptlens/
Even allows you to de-fisheye, which can be very handy in some situations.
Having looked at a number of zooms I can't see why they don't just take a similar design and chop the ends off to get a really good zoom. I know it is more complicated than that, but with all the computing power they use to design these things you think they could rework them.
Comment by Tyr posted on Anyone got a sigma 18-200 or tamron 18-250 for their pentax at 27/08/2007 - 17:37
# Exposure Time (1 / Shutter Speed) = 1/250 second = 0.00400 second
# Lens F-Number/F-Stop = 80/10 = F8.00
# Exposure Program = normal program (2)
# ISO Speed Ratings = 100
# Exif Version = 0221
# Original Date/Time = 2007:08:12 14:50:03
# Digitization Date/Time = 2007:08:12 14:50:03
# Components Configuration = 0x01,0x02,0x03,0x00 / YCbCr
# Exposure Bias (EV) = 0/10 = 0.00
# Metering Mode = pattern / multi-segment (5)
# Flash = Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
# Focal Length = 2688/100 mm = 26.88 mm
I think you will find it says 26.88
There is a review of this lens in Canon mount. May give some idea about distortions and edge performance.
http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/lenses/tamron_18250_3563_canon/index.htm
It can't be directly compared with the k-mount though as there are differences in the mount that can affect resolution.
# Lens F-Number/F-Stop = 80/10 = F8.00
# Exposure Program = normal program (2)
# ISO Speed Ratings = 100
# Exif Version = 0221
# Original Date/Time = 2007:08:12 14:50:03
# Digitization Date/Time = 2007:08:12 14:50:03
# Components Configuration = 0x01,0x02,0x03,0x00 / YCbCr
# Exposure Bias (EV) = 0/10 = 0.00
# Metering Mode = pattern / multi-segment (5)
# Flash = Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
# Focal Length = 2688/100 mm = 26.88 mm
I think you will find it says 26.88
There is a review of this lens in Canon mount. May give some idea about distortions and edge performance.
http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/lenses/tamron_18250_3563_canon/index.htm
It can't be directly compared with the k-mount though as there are differences in the mount that can affect resolution.
Comment by Tyr posted on Anyone got a sigma 18-200 or tamron 18-250 for their pentax at 27/08/2007 - 17:03
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Now, the important subject... Any ideas how I disguise the 50-135 as a kit 18-55mm lens so the wife won't suspect anything?
Take off the gold bits on the new lens?Daniel Bridge wrote:
According to Ned Bunnell, the units have started to be shipped out, but how soon they'll reach the UK...
That is great news! Great for me, not for my wallet!According to Ned Bunnell, the units have started to be shipped out, but how soon they'll reach the UK...
Now, the important subject... Any ideas how I disguise the 50-135 as a kit 18-55mm lens so the wife won't suspect anything?
Comment by Tyr posted on DA* Lenses - PRICES at 25/07/2007 - 16:21
I don't find my K10D noisy, especially AF operation, much better than the old P&S (mirror excluded).
My only requirement is more lenses:
135f2.8 (I guess the 50-135 would do...)
200f2.8 (on it's way)
My only requirement is more lenses:
135f2.8 (I guess the 50-135 would do...)
200f2.8 (on it's way)
Comment by Tyr posted on What I would Like at 30/07/2007 - 11:00
I hope it is a firmware refresh and then bundling the grip with the camera as a package.
If not I've got my K10D and it meets (exceeds) my general requirements. So I really shouldn't be thinking about other cameras (except possibly a second K10D).
If not I've got my K10D and it meets (exceeds) my general requirements. So I really shouldn't be thinking about other cameras (except possibly a second K10D).
Comment by Tyr posted on What I would Like at 18/07/2007 - 23:33
Pentax doesn't make split screen focusing screens so you need a 3rd party screen.
Comment by Tyr posted on Split screen at 17/07/2007 - 13:52
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Just realized that, they now need a K10D refresh...Gashley wrote:
There is a small piece in Amateur Photographer magazine in the UK that states an RRP of £399.99 for the K100D Super. Not sure what that is in Aussie dollars.
£400 for the K100D Super. £450 for the K10D. No contest.There is a small piece in Amateur Photographer magazine in the UK that states an RRP of £399.99 for the K100D Super. Not sure what that is in Aussie dollars.
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Comment by Tyr posted on K100D or K100D Super at 17/07/2007 - 23:35
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The K100D Super has the contacts for Power Zoom/SDM. That is the whole point of the refresh, other than that the only addition is fluorine coating to the CCD high pass filter.Tyr wrote:
For the price, it really can't be beaten.
A RAW file takes all the data from the sensor and stores it, this means more detail, higher dynam shot ic range and a greater ability to tweak. Thing of JPEG as a sort of Polaroid (though still much more flexible) and RAW as a 35mm film frame. You can do much more with the single frame, positive or negative afterwards.
EXIF is just the format of the data stored within a RAW or JPEG file that keeps information about the shot such as shutter speed, aperture, ISO sensitivity and much more.
Are you sure that the K100D/K100D Super has support for the new lenses?. They'll need the extra contacts inside the body, as per the K10D and Power Zoom lenses .Quote:
Hello,
I am about to be new to the digital slr world. I do however have a pentax film slr so understand the workings of an slr, though it has been a while since I have had a good play with it.
Anyay, I will be getting a K100D shortly, as after reading reviews and doing my research I have found this to be the best value for money, and I already have 2 len's which are compatible.
Okay, do I wait for the super, or willl the K100D sufice? I am not sure how much the super will be but the K100D with a 18-50mm lens is currently around AU$699, so am guessing the super will be upwards of $800. But who knows. It is due here in August. My plan is to have it asap before my 5 week trek through China, so I can have some trial runs and know how to use it before I go.
Also, as I have know idea about the world of advanced digital imaging what are the differences and pro's & con's of the file types below:
Raw Image
EXIF 2.2
JPEG
DPOF 1.1
DCF
One other question, will the software work on Microsoft Vista?
Any help would be appreciated.
The K100D Super will be able to focus faster with the DA* lenses but with hefty price tag. The K100D is a fine camera with the same capabilities, just lacking the fast focus motor support.Hello,
I am about to be new to the digital slr world. I do however have a pentax film slr so understand the workings of an slr, though it has been a while since I have had a good play with it.
Anyay, I will be getting a K100D shortly, as after reading reviews and doing my research I have found this to be the best value for money, and I already have 2 len's which are compatible.
Okay, do I wait for the super, or willl the K100D sufice? I am not sure how much the super will be but the K100D with a 18-50mm lens is currently around AU$699, so am guessing the super will be upwards of $800. But who knows. It is due here in August. My plan is to have it asap before my 5 week trek through China, so I can have some trial runs and know how to use it before I go.
Also, as I have know idea about the world of advanced digital imaging what are the differences and pro's & con's of the file types below:
Raw Image
EXIF 2.2
JPEG
DPOF 1.1
DCF
One other question, will the software work on Microsoft Vista?
Any help would be appreciated.
For the price, it really can't be beaten.
A RAW file takes all the data from the sensor and stores it, this means more detail, higher dynam shot ic range and a greater ability to tweak. Thing of JPEG as a sort of Polaroid (though still much more flexible) and RAW as a 35mm film frame. You can do much more with the single frame, positive or negative afterwards.
EXIF is just the format of the data stored within a RAW or JPEG file that keeps information about the shot such as shutter speed, aperture, ISO sensitivity and much more.
Comment by Tyr posted on K100D or K100D Super at 17/07/2007 - 12:56
myrdinn I have the magazine in front of me - it says that Adobe RAW (.dng) is better than PEF on the K10D and that jpegs are less sharp than the competition. Not owning a K10D I can't comment on that.
Nevertheless with a score of 9.3 it does significantly better than the EOS 30D (an , the D80 (a 9) and the Sony alpha100 (8.5) to which it is compared. Makes a very nice change! (and should cheer Petekd up a bit )
If they used Silkypix they'd probably find they got better results than anything produced by Adobe.
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