Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-11 Thread Boris Liberman
On 11/11/2010 6:47 AM, Miserere wrote: On 10 November 2010 20:33, paul stenquistpnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I did drop a Fuji 50mm about 35 years ago, but I was fondling it, while I was stoned. For adultery? --M. Paul ain't gonna get out of this one unMARKed... Boris --

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread Boris Liberman
On 11/9/2010 10:35 PM, Ralf R. Radermacher wrote: I know what you mean. The DS kind of snuggled into my hands. I didn't even have to 'hold' it. That's probably the only thing with K10D that did not go as smoothly. K10D is slightly big for my hands. K7 is more ergonomically convenient for me.

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread Boris Liberman
Jack, you speaketh the truth... The world of Pentax hath been given its pride back and therefore Pentax people go with pride. Looketh down the Pentax man at his peers now. Thus spake Zarathustra... /broad smile here too/ Boris On 11/10/2010 1:07 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Feels, in a way, that

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread Boris Liberman
I think I made a mistake. It should be You speakest and not You speaketh. But that does not change a thing. Boris On 11/10/2010 1:07 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Feels, in a way, that Pentaxians have lost the humility. They've always been a little embarrassed and guarded about their chosen photo

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread Boris Liberman
On 11/9/2010 6:24 PM, Jaume Lahuerta wrote: I understand your reasons but what amazes me a bit is how a sensor praised for almost everybody is bashed that hard in the following iteration...is just by comparison with the new generation sensors? It amazes me too, Jaume, because K-7's sensor has

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread Ralf R. Radermacher
Jaume Lahuerta jlah...@yahoo.com wrote: I am just trying to understand how the opinion on it changes so dramatically in so little time. More people are ready to admit that it's no good. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog :

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread paul stenquist
On Nov 9, 2010, at 11:32 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: - Original Message - From: P N Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 9:04 AM Subject: Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400 The K-7 offered huge

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread Rob Studdert
2010/11/10 Ralf R. Radermacher fotor...@gmx.de: More people are ready to admit that it's no good. People being honest with themselves voiced their opions long ago. -- Rob Studdert (Digital  Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa:

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread Steven Desjardins
Does that mean that you screwed-upeth? On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 3:23 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: I think I made a mistake. It should be You speakest and not You speaketh. But that does not change a thing. Boris On 11/10/2010 1:07 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Feels, in a way, that

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread Boris Liberman
Screwed-upest may be :-). Or screwest-uped ;-). On 11/10/2010 2:59 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: Does that mean that you screwed-upeth? On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 3:23 AM, Boris Libermanbori...@gmail.com wrote: I think I made a mistake. It should be You speakest and not You speaketh. But that

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread Mark Roberts
Rob Studdert wrote: 2010/11/10 Ralf R. Radermacher fotor...@gmx.de: More people are ready to admit that it's no good. People being honest with themselves voiced their opions long ago. Yep. I'm extremely happy with the Samsung sensor and can easily wait to upgrade. If I do, it'll be because of

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread Jack Davis
I would go with third person verb, speaketh. Jack --- On Wed, 11/10/10, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: From: Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com Subject: Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Wednesday, November 10, 2010, 12:23 AM I

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread Jack Davis
My unspokeneth thought as well. Jack --- On Wed, 11/10/10, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: From: Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com Subject: Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Wednesday, November 10, 2010, 5:45 AM Rob Studdert

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread Jack Davis
Your support is enthusiastically welcomed, Boris! grin Jack --- On Wed, 11/10/10, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: From: Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com Subject: Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Wednesday, November 10, 2010, 12

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread CheekyGeek
On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 7:45 AM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: Yep. I'm extremely happy with the Samsung sensor and can easily wait to upgrade. If I do, it'll be because of the lower minimum ISO of 80 rather than the high ISO settings of the K-5. OK. Let's look at it on your terms:

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread Mark Roberts
CheekyGeek wrote: On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 7:45 AM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: Yep. I'm extremely happy with the Samsung sensor and can easily wait to upgrade. If I do, it'll be because of the lower minimum ISO of 80 rather than the high ISO settings of the K-5. OK. Let's look at

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread CheekyGeek
On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 9:16 AM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: OK. Let's look at it on your terms: In a digital camera, I would argue that lower ISOs are *primarily* important for the maximum Dynamic Range that they provide. Not to me. OK. Can you expand on that? What is it about

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread Jack Davis
That's the reason they make good sturdy tripods. Jack --- On Wed, 11/10/10, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: From: Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com Subject: Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Wednesday, November 10, 2010, 7:16 AM

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread CheekyGeek
This is a bit of a ridiculous discussion, if we equate it to film days... Let's imagine a set of photographers (let's say they shoot for National Geographic) who swear by Kodachrome 25. If Kodak or a competitor came out with a film that gave them Results Indistinguishable from Kodachrome 25 - but

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread paul stenquist
On Nov 10, 2010, at 6:45 AM, Jaume Lahuerta wrote: - Mensaje original De: Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Enviado: mié,10 noviembre, 2010 09:26 Asunto: Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400 On 11/9/2010 6:24 PM, Jaume Lahuerta

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread Mark Roberts
CheekyGeek wrote: On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 9:16 AM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: OK. Let's look at it on your terms: In a digital camera, I would argue that lower ISOs are *primarily* important for the maximum Dynamic Range that they provide. Not to me. OK. Can you expand on that?

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 10:49 AM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: CheekyGeek wrote: OK. Can you expand on that? What is it about lower ISOs that make them primarily better to you? Longer shutter speeds. To be fair, Darren did write Lower ISO settings mean nothing by themselves,

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread CheekyGeek
On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 9:49 AM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: OK. Can you expand on that? What is it about lower ISOs that make them primarily better to you? Longer shutter speeds. That's fine. ISO 100 to 80 is less than a 1/2 stop difference (if we compare the SETTINGS). If we

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread Mark Roberts
CheekyGeek wrote: On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 9:49 AM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: OK. Can you expand on that? What is it about lower ISOs that make them primarily better to you? Longer shutter speeds. That's fine. ISO 100 to 80 is less than a 1/2 stop difference (if we compare the

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 11:12 AM, CheekyGeek cheekyg...@gmail.com wrote: It also seems a bit silly to me to point to slower ISOs as a reason to buy a more expensive camera, when one can achieve the same effect with a ND filter at a fraction of the cost. Also, many types of long exposure shots

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread CheekyGeek
On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 10:16 AM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: Why does it bother you so much that I like to work the way I like to work? I could care less about how you like to work. However I find your inability to adequately justify your stated positions in this particular

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread Mark Roberts
CheekyGeek wrote: On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 10:16 AM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: Why does it bother you so much that I like to work the way I like to work? I could care less about how you like to work. However I find your inability to adequately justify your stated positions in

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 10:49 AM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: OK. Can you expand on that? What is it about lower ISOs that make them primarily better to you? Longer shutter speeds. Suppose you have two hypothetical cameras: (a) Minimum ISO 80, dynamic range of 12 EV at minimum ISO

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread Jack Davis
to insignificant is not the option of anyone but the shooter. Jack --- On Wed, 11/10/10, Matthew Hunt m...@pobox.com wrote: From: Matthew Hunt m...@pobox.com Subject: Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Wednesday, November 10, 2010, 9:10 AM On Wed

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread John Francis
On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 10:49:06AM -0500, Mark Roberts wrote: CheekyGeek wrote: On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 9:16 AM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: OK. Let's look at it on your terms: In a digital camera, I would argue that lower ISOs are *primarily* important for the maximum Dynamic

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread Mark Roberts
John Francis wrote: On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 10:49:06AM -0500, Mark Roberts wrote: CheekyGeek wrote: On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 9:16 AM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: OK. Let's look at it on your terms: In a digital camera, I would argue that lower ISOs are *primarily* important for

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread Larry Colen
On Nov 10, 2010, at 8:16 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: CheekyGeek wrote: On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 9:49 AM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: OK. Can you expand on that? What is it about lower ISOs that make them primarily better to you? Longer shutter speeds. That's fine. ISO 100 to

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread Steven Desjardins
I think the punsters need to go hijack this thread. We are slipping into extended dynamic rage. On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 1:37 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Nov 10, 2010, at 8:16 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: CheekyGeek wrote: On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 9:49 AM, Mark Roberts

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread eckinator
2010/11/10 Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com: I think the punsters need to go hijack this thread.  We are slipping into extended  dynamic rage. are you sure it is EDR and not just a flame mapped thread? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread Ken Waller
Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: eckinator eckina...@gmail.com Subject: Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400 2010/11/10 Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com: I think the punsters need to go hijack this thread. We

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread Steven Desjardins
just a bunch of noise. On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 2:33 PM, Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: eckinator eckina...@gmail.com Subject: Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400 2010/11/10

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread Charles Robinson
On Nov 9, 2010, at 19:37, Adam Maas wrote: There's a good reason why every other 35mm mount in common use today ended up with the same basic setup, it makes a lot of ergonomic sense for right-handed users. Camera in left hand, holding button, lens in right hand mounting/unmounting. This would

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread Rob Studdert
On 11 November 2010 03:12, CheekyGeek cheekyg...@gmail.com wrote: It also seems a bit silly to me to point to slower ISOs as a reason to buy a more expensive camera, when one can achieve the same effect with a ND filter at a fraction of the cost. If slower shutter speeds are what you want

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread Miserere
On 10 November 2010 16:07, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: This would actually really screw me up (horses for courses, I guess). For me: I always have the camera facing away from me - right hand gripping it, reach in with the ring finger, push the lever, and twist off with the

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread Steven Desjardins
I usually change lenses with little drama. I never gave the release switch much thought. I'll try to get annoyed next time. On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 6:09 PM, Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote: On 10 November 2010 16:07, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: This would actually really

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread Boris Liberman
On 11/10/2010 1:45 PM, Jaume Lahuerta wrote: So, the sum of the 3 factor have resulted in a 'perfect storm' for the K-7 sensor (and camera). Does it make sense? It makes perfect sense to me, Jaume. And indeed, you and I will not have an argument. That would be extremely unlikely. Boris --

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
- Mensaje original De: Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Enviado: mié,10 noviembre, 2010 09:26 Asunto: Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400 On 11/9/2010 6:24 PM, Jaume Lahuerta wrote: I understand your reasons but what amazes me

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread P. J. Alling
I usually hold the lens I'm putting on the camera between my thumb and forefinger of my left hand and the lens coming off with my palm and the remaining fingers of that hand. Obvious this doesn't work with relitively large lenses. It's fast and I've only dropped the 43mm limited once,

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread paul stenquist
On Nov 10, 2010, at 8:20 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: I usually hold the lens I'm putting on the camera between my thumb and forefinger of my left hand and the lens coming off with my palm and the remaining fingers of that hand. Obvious this doesn't work with relitively large lenses. It's

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread P. J. Alling
Well, I started doing that when I was shooting for newspapers. Getting the shot was everything then. On 11/10/2010 8:33 PM, paul stenquist wrote: On Nov 10, 2010, at 8:20 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: I usually hold the lens I'm putting on the camera between my thumb and forefinger of my left

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread Brian Walters
On Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:33 -0500, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I did drop a Fuji 50mm about 35 years ago, but I was fondling it, while I was stoned. Now that is definitely a MARK! Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread Mark Roberts
Brian Walters wrote: pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I did drop a Fuji 50mm about 35 years ago, but I was fondling it, while I was stoned. Now that is definitely a MARK! Can I trim it to just I was fondling it while I was stoned.? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread P. J. Alling
On 11/10/2010 8:55 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Brian Walters wrote: pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I did drop a Fuji 50mm about 35 years ago, but I was fondling it, while I was stoned. Now that is definitely a MARK! Can I trim it to just I was fondling it while I was stoned.? Hey, out of

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread Steven Desjardins
I always have the new lens ready. I remove the old one and quickly put the new one on. My technique was aimed at minimizing open body time. On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 8:58 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: On 11/10/2010 8:55 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Brian Walters wrote:

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 9:11 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: My technique was aimed at minimizing open body time. Mark! Should go right after the one about urinating on your scalpel. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread Steven Desjardins
I try to do that during class as well. On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 9:14 PM, Matthew Hunt m...@pobox.com wrote: On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 9:11 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: My technique was aimed at minimizing open body time. Mark! Should go right after the one about urinating on

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread paul stenquist
On Nov 10, 2010, at 8:49 PM, Brian Walters wrote: On Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:33 -0500, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I did drop a Fuji 50mm about 35 years ago, but I was fondling it while I was stoned. Now that is definitely a MARK! Only with the extra comma

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-10 Thread Miserere
On 10 November 2010 20:33, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I did drop a Fuji 50mm about  35 years ago, but I was fondling it, while I was stoned. For adultery? --M. --     \/\/o/\/\ -- http://WorldOfMiserere.com     http://EnticingTheLight.com     A Quest for

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread Rob Studdert
On 9 November 2010 16:34, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: I feel that shelling out for K-7 was a waste. Presently I see no reason to keep shooting with it unless I really have to. Having bought several rolls of film I will concentrate on analog full frame, so to say. Sorry to hear

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread Ralf R. Radermacher
Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: I feel that shelling out for K-7 was a waste. Presently I see no reason to keep shooting with it unless I really have to. Which is, in a nutshell, my mood during the last 12 months. Now, get rid of it while you'll still get some money for it (my K-7

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread Boris Liberman
On 11/9/2010 1:55 PM, paul stenquist wrote: When I have time I'll do side by side outdoor pics at ISO 200. Perhaps later today. Time to work now. Paul On Nov 9, 2010, at 12:34 AM I shall look forward to it. Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread paul stenquist
Gosh. I still like my K-7. it performs well in good light and has earned me quite a bit of money. Yes, K-5 is better, but the K-7 isn't rubbish. I'll continue to use it when I need a second camera. When I have time I'll do side by side outdoor pics at ISO 200. Perhaps later today. Time to work

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! On 11/9/2010 4:21 PM, Charles Robinson wrote: 1. Although a year and few months ago K-7 was top of the line and many on the list praised its image quality saying that at the time it was the best Pentax produced, it is actually /rubbish/. You're kidding, right? No, I am not. I cannot say

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread Charles Robinson
On Nov 8, 2010, at 23:34, Boris Liberman wrote: To conclude: 1. Although a year and few months ago K-7 was top of the line and many on the list praised its image quality saying that at the time it was the best Pentax produced, it is actually /rubbish/. You're kidding, right? In

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread P N Stenquist
On Nov 9, 2010, at 9:52 AM, Charles Robinson wrote: On Nov 9, 2010, at 8:34, Boris Liberman wrote: No, it does not make K-7 junk. After all, it is a piece of gear that works as per its design and specifications. It is just that the sensor of K7 is really lagging in certain qualities that

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
- Mensaje original De: Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Enviado: mar,9 noviembre, 2010 16:03 Asunto: Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400 On 11/9/2010 4:52 PM, Charles Robinson wrote: I guess I can see that... I find it fascinating

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread Boris Liberman
On 11/9/2010 5:37 PM, Jaume Lahuerta wrote: I am in the opposite ugrade path as you Boris (*ist Ds, K20D,...). So I skipped the K10D (with great efforts) and when the K20D came out I remember that the comments were that it had a great sensor less noisy than the K10D sensor (there were a lot of

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread P. J. Alling
Lahuerta wrote: - Mensaje original De: Boris Libermanbori...@gmail.com Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Enviado: mar,9 noviembre, 2010 16:03 Asunto: Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400 On 11/9/2010 4:52 PM, Charles Robinson wrote: I guess I can see that... I find

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread Steven Desjardins
: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Enviado: mar,9 noviembre, 2010 16:45 Asunto: Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400 And then the K-7 came out and in a few months its sensor  (evolution of the K20D's) was totally crap...¿? I presume the  question sign upside down is also a question sign

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread P. J. Alling
On 11/9/2010 11:11 AM, Jaume Lahuerta wrote: - Mensaje original De: P. J. Allingwebstertwenty...@gmail.com Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Enviado: mar,9 noviembre, 2010 16:46 Asunto: Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400 If you believe DxO the K20D has a slightly better

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread Steven Desjardins
OK, looking at the comparison image on my work monitor (17) and I can see more noise difference as well as a better dynamic range on the K5. In case I have still misunderstood this, by dynamic range I am referring to the fact that I can see details of the back wall of the K5 shot whereas I have

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread mark
Jaume Lahuerta jlah...@yahoo.com wrote: I am in the opposite ugrade path as you Boris (*ist Ds, K20D,...). So I skipped the K10D (with great efforts) and when the K20D came out I remember that the comments were that it had a great sensor less noisy than the K10D sensor (there were a lot of

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread Ralf R. Radermacher
P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: ...but the sensor in the K-7 was the best that Pentax could do at the time, the rest of the camera was just awsome for it's price point. Well, at least it's been good for one thing: Pentax had to come up with one heck of a processing system to

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread Ralf R. Radermacher
Jaume Lahuerta jlah...@yahoo.com wrote: I understand your reasons but what amazes me a bit is how a sensor praised for almost everybody is bashed that hard in the following iteration... Well, I think that's a classical way of reasoning. We tend to justify our decisions - often against better

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
An interesting discussion. Without going detail nutty on my camera impressions and opinions, what I like most about the Pentax system was the quality of the lenses and its value for dollar. The thing that disappointed me most is the bodies. The *ist DS was a delightful if cheaply built camera.

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread Miserere
On 9 November 2010 11:24, Jaume Lahuerta jlah...@yahoo.com wrote: But I am afraid that the only thing that may prevent me from going the K-5 route is the...Pentax EVIL...(although first I should overcome my EVF/LCD framing allergy...). Regards, Jaume We're in the same boat, Jaume, except

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread paul stenquist
On Nov 9, 2010, at 12:34 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: An interesting discussion. Without going detail nutty on my camera impressions and opinions, what I like most about the Pentax system was the quality of the lenses and its value for dollar. The thing that disappointed me most is the

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread David J Brooks
If you believe DxO I believe Paul and all of the others that have bought one and are using it, along with hands on, in the field reviews. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread Charles Robinson
On Nov 9, 2010, at 8:34, Boris Liberman wrote: No, it does not make K-7 junk. After all, it is a piece of gear that works as per its design and specifications. It is just that the sensor of K7 is really lagging in certain qualities that I happen to value. In short, I am not happy about

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread P. J. Alling
Yea, but I was comparing their comparison of the K20d to the K-7. The K-5 is head and shoulders above them both, (also according to DxO but hey that wasn't exactly the point). On 11/9/2010 1:55 PM, David J Brooks wrote: If you believe DxO I believe Paul and all of the others that have

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 10:28 AM, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: While I doubt that you're in the market to change systems again, you really should try the fit of a k-7 or k-5 body. While better than the K10D and K20D, playing with the K-7 didn't impress me as being much more to

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread Miserere
On 9 November 2010 15:10, Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com wrote: Besides that, one minor thing remains an irritant to me on all Pentax K-bayonet bodies. It's a silly thing, but I hate having the lens release button between the grip and the lens ... I like it on the left side of the body

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread Ralf R. Radermacher
Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com wrote: The *ist DS was the closest to that feeling for me. I know what you mean. The DS kind of snuggled into my hands. I didn't even have to 'hold' it. I'm a lot happier with the K-5 because of its image quality. But I'll never be really comfortable with

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread Thibouille
Funny, for me it is the exact opposite ;) 2010/11/9, Ralf R. Radermacher fotor...@gmx.de: Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com wrote: The *ist DS was the closest to that feeling for me. I know what you mean. The DS kind of snuggled into my hands. I didn't even have to 'hold' it. I'm a lot

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread Boris Liberman
On 11/9/2010 4:52 PM, Charles Robinson wrote: I guess I can see that... I find it fascinating how differently the camera is perceived based upon so many variables. For me (all-green images from something being broken notwithstanding) the K7 is a marvelous camera and a great step up from the

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread Ralf R. Radermacher
Thibouille pentaxl...@gmail.com wrote: Funny, for me it is the exact opposite ;) You''d rather have a DS in a K-5 body? ;-) Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web :

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread CheekyGeek
That K-7 image looks like my old K200D at ISO 1600. (Which would make it a 2 stop improvement) but still an unfortunate amount of noise, in my book. Those who think the K-7 image looks GOOD have to be K-7 owners. : ) I'd rather see a comparison between the K-x at 6400 and the K5 at 6400 and see

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
LOL On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 12:34 PM, Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote: ... Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy, let's not get into a fight, Godders! It's not a fight. I'm strongly right-handed ... I will never handle lenses and try to fit mating flanges together with my left hand. My left hand is find to

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread P N Stenquist
On Nov 9, 2010, at 4:31 PM, CheekyGeek wrote: That K-7 image looks like my old K200D at ISO 1600. (Which would make it a 2 stop improvement) but still an unfortunate amount of noise, in my book. Those who think the K-7 image looks GOOD have to be K-7 owners. : ) I'd rather see a comparison

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread Steven Desjardins
Sure, but I'd like to see the K5, Kr, and Kx compared as well. I mean, my K7 has all that other stuff and it's a terrible camera. On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 4:53 PM, P N Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: On Nov 9, 2010, at 4:31 PM, CheekyGeek wrote: That K-7 image looks like my old K200D

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread P N Stenquist
On Nov 9, 2010, at 5:00 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: Sure, but I'd like to see the K5, Kr, and Kx compared as well. I mean, my K7 has all that other stuff and it's a terrible camera. My K-7 is a very good camera, not perfect, but very good. I wouldn't trade it for Kx. Paul On Tue, Nov

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread Steven Desjardins
Sorry. Forgot the smilie. :-) On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 5:15 PM, P N Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: On Nov 9, 2010, at 5:00 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: Sure, but I'd like to see the K5, Kr, and Kx compared as well.  I mean, my K7 has all that other stuff and it's a terrible camera.

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread Charles Robinson
On Nov 9, 2010, at 16:15, P N Stenquist wrote: On Nov 9, 2010, at 5:00 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: Sure, but I'd like to see the K5, Kr, and Kx compared as well. I mean, my K7 has all that other stuff and it's a terrible camera. My K-7 is a very good camera, not perfect, but very

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread P N Stenquist
On Nov 9, 2010, at 5:27 PM, Charles Robinson wrote: On Nov 9, 2010, at 16:15, P N Stenquist wrote: On Nov 9, 2010, at 5:00 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: Sure, but I'd like to see the K5, Kr, and Kx compared as well. I mean, my K7 has all that other stuff and it's a terrible camera. My

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread David J Brooks
Please stop this :-0 Dave On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 5:25 PM, P N Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Boris asked me to provide a direct comparison. So here it is. One pic each of the same scene from each camera, shot off a tripod with the DA* 16-50 at f5.6, 1/60th. (Both meters agreed on

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
- Mensaje original De: Ralf R. Radermacher fotor...@gmx.de Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Enviado: mar,9 noviembre, 2010 18:24 Asunto: Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400 Jaume Lahuerta jlah...@yahoo.com wrote: I understand your reasons but what amazes me

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread CheekyGeek
On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 3:53 PM, P N Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Noise is only a small part of it. You also get better exposure control, weather sealing, better build quality, better write speed, better battery life and you don't get lumped in with people who buy red cameras:-).

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread Jack Davis
with a broad smile. Jack --- On Tue, 11/9/10, P N Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: From: P N Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Subject: Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Tuesday, November 9, 2010, 2:40 PM On Nov 9, 2010, at 5:27

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
- Mensaje original De: Miserere miser...@gmail.com Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Enviado: mar,9 noviembre, 2010 18:50 Asunto: Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400 On 9 November 2010 11:24, Jaume Lahuerta jlah...@yahoo.com wrote: But I am afraid that the only

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
- Mensaje original De: P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Enviado: mar,9 noviembre, 2010 16:46 Asunto: Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400 If you believe DxO the K20D has a slightly better sensor than the K-7. The fact

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread paul stenquist
On Nov 9, 2010, at 6:02 PM, CheekyGeek wrote: On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 3:53 PM, P N Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Noise is only a small part of it. You also get better exposure control, weather sealing, better build quality, better write speed, better battery life and you don't get

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread Ralf R. Radermacher
Jaume Lahuerta jlah...@yahoo.com wrote: What I meant Ralf is that the K20D sensor was praised and then almost the same sensor in the K-7 was terrible...(and this didn't happen with the 6mpix sensor even when it was already ageing in the K100D super) Well, by the time the K-7 came out, this

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread Larry Colen
On Nov 9, 2010, at 3:02 PM, CheekyGeek wrote: On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 3:53 PM, P N Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Noise is only a small part of it. You also get better exposure control, weather sealing, better build quality, better write speed, better battery life and you don't get

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread Miserere
On 9 November 2010 18:27, Jaume Lahuerta jlah...@yahoo.com wrote: - Mensaje original De: Miserere miser...@gmail.com Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Enviado: mar,9 noviembre, 2010 18:50 Asunto: Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400 On 9 November 2010 11:24, Jaume

Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

2010-11-09 Thread CheekyGeek
On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 5:55 PM, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: But you asked why the flagship models were worth more than the Kx. **Rereads my post. Finds no such question, probably because I have no such question.** Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- Nothing is sure, except Death

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