Re: K7, A Lenses and PTTL (was Re: What next in an SLR?)

2011-04-30 Thread Leon Altoff
Close, you may have missed my message to Paul about the change in behavior if I actually feed in a focal length for the set up. This now stops it firing at full power, but does not get the exposure correct. I can now dial in an exposure adjustment on the camera camera and have it affect the

Re: K7, A Lenses and PTTL (was Re: What next in an SLR?)

2011-04-30 Thread AlunFoto
I agree the P-TTL doesn't seem to do much. But that could still mean you're having trouble from being outside the metering range of the preflash. What happens if you open the aperture all the way? If that makes the preflash register with the camera, you should get underexposure. :-) lørdag 30.

Re: K7, A Lenses and PTTL (was Re: What next in an SLR?)

2011-04-30 Thread Leon Altoff
If I open the aperture all the way it just gets more over exposed. I haven't seen the reversal effect you mentioned. When I get the time I'll sit down with it for a day and try every combination I can think of and write down the results. This will hopefully give me a system I can use with a

Re: K7, A Lenses and PTTL (was Re: What next in an SLR?)

2011-04-30 Thread Larry Colen
On Apr 30, 2011, at 2:41 PM, Leon Altoff wrote: If I open the aperture all the way it just gets more over exposed. I haven't seen the reversal effect you mentioned. When I get the time I'll sit down with it for a day and try every combination I can think of and write down the results.

Re: K7, A Lenses and PTTL (was Re: What next in an SLR?)

2011-04-30 Thread Leon Altoff
I do at the moment, but it means I am adjusting the manual power on 2 flashes, which is annoying. I'm just trying to make my life easier. Leon On 1 May 2011 09:03, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Apr 30, 2011, at 2:41 PM, Leon Altoff wrote: If I open the aperture all the way it just

Re: K7, A Lenses and PTTL (was Re: What next in an SLR?)

2011-04-29 Thread AlunFoto
Leon, I don't have any A lens suitable for testing right now, but I'm a bit curious. How is the lens described in the file metadata? Is there any difference between K-7 and the older cameras there? Jostein 2011/4/24 Leon Altoff leon.alt...@gmail.com: I need to find out more about this, because

Re: K7, A Lenses and PTTL (was Re: What next in an SLR?)

2011-04-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
I hadn't looked at the metadata from my A400 in detail until you asked. From a recent shoot with the K-5, it's described as an A series lens, and the focal length is noted as 400mm. The focal length was apparently derived from the shake reduction setting, because with a couple of shots where I

Re: K7, A Lenses and PTTL (was Re: What next in an SLR?)

2011-04-29 Thread Leon Altoff
Hi Jostein, The metadata shows the lens as A series lens in Adobe Bridge or A lens in Pentax Digital Camera Utility. It's the same for if the lens is on the K7 or the K10D. Leon On 29 April 2011 22:05, AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com wrote: Leon, I don't have any A lens suitable for testing

Re: K7, A Lenses and PTTL (was Re: What next in an SLR?)

2011-04-29 Thread Leon Altoff
Hi Paul, The A 400 seems to be behaving the same as my setup when recording the information. I have discovered that if I set the shake reduction the flash behaves differently and doesn't fire at full power all the time. I normally don't bother to set it as it seems unnecessary given I'm

Re: K7, A Lenses and PTTL (was Re: What next in an SLR?)

2011-04-29 Thread AlunFoto
Leon, Combining the info from this thread and another, you have a setup with two AF-360FGZ flashes, a 30mm (or thereabouts) lens on bellows with up to 25mm extension. The lens is stopped down to f/16, and the flash-to-subject distance is about 10 cm for both flashes. I assume both flashes are in

K7, A Lenses and PTTL (was Re: What next in an SLR?)

2011-04-24 Thread Leon Altoff
I need to find out more about this, because it doesn't work for me. At least, not with the lens I use. I'll admit it's not your normal A lens, but this set up worked on the MZ-S and the *istD and I'd love to have it work on the K7 (or the next camera upgrade). I have added A contacts to a set of

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-19 Thread Steven Desjardins
More time to write. Seriously, technology improves with time. If I had to place money on it, I would bet that the DSLRs will slowly fade to a more minor position and, eventually, mirrorless cameras will become the dominant type for enthusiasts and even many pros. I note that this does not mean

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-19 Thread steve harley
On 2011-04-18 19:48 , William Robb wrote: Is there such thing as a really good EVF? i think there is a clear market opportunity for a really good EVF, so it seems likely we'll see one soon -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-19 Thread Sam L
On Sun, Apr 17, 2011 at 11:34 PM, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: And where are the DA 1.4 and DA 2.0 tele-extenders?!? Would it be crazy to ask for a DA 1.0 tele-extender? That would allow me to use my old lenses at their nominal focal length and give me a bit of auto-focus,

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-19 Thread John Francis
On Tue, Apr 19, 2011 at 04:35:24PM -0400, Sam L wrote: On Sun, Apr 17, 2011 at 11:34 PM, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: And where are the DA 1.4 and DA 2.0 tele-extenders?!? Would it be crazy to ask for a DA 1.0 tele-extender? That would allow me to use my old lenses at

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-19 Thread P. J. Alling
The F 1.7x is what you'll get. It was current in Japan a few years ago. Sold for a premium on e-bay, but I lucked out and got mine for a reasonable price. A 1.0x converter would probably have resolution destroying optics. On 4/19/2011 4:35 PM, Sam L wrote: On Sun, Apr 17, 2011 at 11:34

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-19 Thread William Robb
On 19/04/2011 2:59 PM, John Francis wrote: A 1.0x tele-extender would have to leave the angle of view the same. That doesn't leave any room to insert a simple design between the lens and the camera. IIRC, Canon tried something like this to appease it's FD users when they abandoned the

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-18 Thread John Francis
On Mon, Apr 18, 2011 at 03:41:38PM +1000, Brian Walters wrote: On Sun, 17 Apr 2011 23:38 -0500, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: No, not really interested in that. Cheers, Christine Well, I would be. Or, at least I think I would be. I've only briefly played with the

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-18 Thread Larry Colen
On Apr 17, 2011, at 8:34 PM, Stan Halpin wrote: 5. Quality GPS encoding into EXIF. Software options for setting defaults to be used when satellite reception is insufficient for a good fix. Wifi would give you your remote ability, plus the ability to get GPS from a GPS enabled smartphone.

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-18 Thread Larry Colen
On Apr 17, 2011, at 9:39 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: - Original Message - From: John Francis jo...@panix.com Furthermore, such a camera would only cannibalise K-5 sales. There's not really any incentive for Pentax to destroy their own market, That's true, but I really wasn't

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-18 Thread Leon Altoff
Hi Tim, I've considered this same thing, though Pentax normally do manage to make a nice improvement between models. Personally I've decided to upgrade every second major upgrade - bought a K10D, skipped the K20D, bought the K7, skipped the K5, buy the K3?. I'll admit I'd like the improved low

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-18 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Sun, Apr 17, 2011 at 11:34 PM, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: 5. Quality GPS encoding into EXIF. Software options for setting defaults to be used when satellite reception is insufficient for a good fix. If the cost of in-body GPS is close to zero, I'd like to have it built

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-18 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Apr 18, 2011, at 7:23 AM, Matthew Hunt wrote: On Sun, Apr 17, 2011 at 11:34 PM, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: 5. Quality GPS encoding into EXIF. Software options for setting defaults to be used when satellite reception is insufficient for a good fix. If the cost of

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-18 Thread Thibouille
AFAIK the A lenses do PTTL with K7. 2011/4/18 Leon Altoff leon.alt...@gmail.com: Hi Tim, I've considered this same thing, though Pentax normally do manage to make a nice improvement between models.  Personally I've decided to upgrade every second major upgrade - bought a K10D, skipped the

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-18 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Apr 18, 2011, at 9:12 AM, Thibouille wrote: AFAIK the A lenses do PTTL with K7. And with the K5 as well. I frequently use it with my A400/5.6 in high-speed synch mode. Paul 2011/4/18 Leon Altoff leon.alt...@gmail.com: Hi Tim, I've considered this same thing, though Pentax normally

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-18 Thread David J Brooks
On Sun, Apr 17, 2011 at 12:50 PM, Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com wrote: Once again, what should Pentax be working on?  -T Not owning a K-5, yet, i would say keep working on the AF. They may want to go to best Buy and pick up a Nikon and take it apart. I felt my istD was to small, i like the

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-18 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Not thinking about Pentax in specific, but I think DSLRs are an endangered species from a development perspective. The sophistication of today's DSLRs makes it more and more difficult to figure out what can improve them as picture making machines. More pixels, more sensitivity, faster this or that

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-18 Thread Steven Desjardins
Pentax has a real problem here. Part of their image is small DSLR bodies. Maybe they should just make two sizes. On Mon, Apr 18, 2011 at 9:51 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Apr 17, 2011 at 12:50 PM, Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com wrote: Once again, what should Pentax

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-18 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Apr 18, 2011, at 11:50 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: Pentax has a real problem here. Part of their image is small DSLR bodies. Maybe they should just make two sizes. They do: with and without the grip. However, I certainly wouldn't want them to go any smaller than the K-5, and I doubt

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-18 Thread P. J. Alling
On 4/17/2011 1:19 PM, William Robb wrote: On 17/04/2011 10:50 AM, Tim Bray wrote: Once again, what should Pentax be working on? -T Quality control and making all this cool technology work properly. I guess we all have dreams. -- Where's the Kaboom? There was supposed to be an

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-18 Thread steve harley
On 2011-04-18 08:26 , Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I was at the camera shop on Saturday and spent some time evaluating a Leica M8. Yeah, yeah, the red dot costs a fortune. What appealed to me was its stark simplicity: everythiing on the camera enables, motivates you to concentrate on the subject and

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-18 Thread Paul Stenquist
Leicas are great for a certain type of use, but they lack the flexibility of a DSLR, in that they can't be used effectively with lenses longer than 135mm. While I enjoy my Barnack Leica, the lack of long lens support makes any Leica a non-starter for me and many other photographers. In regard

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-18 Thread John Francis
On Mon, Apr 18, 2011 at 11:22:00AM -0600, steve harley wrote: On 2011-04-18 08:26 , Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I was at the camera shop on Saturday and spent some time evaluating a Leica M8. Yeah, yeah, the red dot costs a fortune. What appealed to me was its stark simplicity: everythiing on the

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-18 Thread P. J. Alling
While I'd like to see the return of the aperture simulator, what I's really like is a larger sensor, maybe not full frame, maybe a 1.3 or 1.2 crop. with a 14-16mp sensor. With the current noise handling all other things being equal picture quality will be improved at higher isos. But most

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-18 Thread Bruce Walker
On 11-04-18 10:26 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Not thinking about Pentax in specific, but I think DSLRs are an endangered species from a development perspective. But not from a sales popularity perspective apparently. Check out the charts in this article: http://goo.gl/5e3Xw The story is

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-18 Thread P. J. Alling
A real tether solution, not just an afterthought, should be able to feet the live view to the PC. I don't think we'll see that from Pentax in the near future. On 4/17/2011 4:32 PM, AlunFoto wrote: 2011/4/17 David Parsonsparsons.da...@gmail.com: I'd be happy with a fully realized tethering

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-18 Thread steve harley
On 2011-04-18 11:33 , P. J. Alling wrote: Maybe if they just got the thickness of the camera body down to being only slightly greater than the LX one way to do that would be to remove the display -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-18 Thread Steven Desjardins
The only way they would do that would be if they used a EVF and you could look that way. No digital camera is going to sell without a way to chimp. I have wondered why they don't leave it off an EVIL, however, and just have a really good evf. On Mon, Apr 18, 2011 at 2:09 PM, steve harley

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-18 Thread Larry Colen
On Apr 18, 2011, at 11:12 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: The only way they would do that would be if they used a EVF and you could look that way. No digital camera is going to sell without a way to chimp. I have wondered why they don't leave it off an EVIL, however, and just have a really

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-18 Thread Steven Desjardins
It would work better than a DSLR with no LCD. ;-) On Mon, Apr 18, 2011 at 2:14 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Apr 18, 2011, at 11:12 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: The only way they would do that would be if they used a EVF and you could look that way.  No digital camera is going

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-18 Thread steve harley
On 2011-04-18 12:14 , Larry Colen wrote: On Apr 18, 2011, at 11:12 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: The only way they would do that would be if they used a EVF and you could look that way. No digital camera is going to sell without a way to chimp. I have wondered why they don't leave it off an

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-18 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Mon, Apr 18, 2011 at 10:31 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Leicas are great for a certain type of use, but they lack the flexibility of a DSLR, in that they can't be used effectively with lenses longer than 135mm. While I enjoy my Barnack Leica, the lack of long lens

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-18 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Apr 18, 2011, at 2:30 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Mon, Apr 18, 2011 at 10:31 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Leicas are great for a certain type of use, but they lack the flexibility of a DSLR, in that they can't be used effectively with lenses longer than 135mm.

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-18 Thread Paul Sorenson
The HDMI port on both the K-7 and K-5, fed to the HDMI port on a TV or PC will give you live view. In fact, it's kind of nice to see the live view on a 40 screen. What you can't do at this point is control the camera from a PC or save the image directly to the PC's hard drive. -p 4/18/2011

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-18 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Apr 18, 2011, at 5:56 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: The HDMI port on both the K-7 and K-5, fed to the HDMI port on a TV or PC will give you live view. In fact, it's kind of nice to see the live view on a 40 screen. What you can't do at this point is control the camera from a PC or save

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-18 Thread steve harley
On 2011-04-18 15:56 , Paul Sorenson wrote: The HDMI port on both the K-7 and K-5, fed to the HDMI port on a TV or PC will give you live view. In fact, it's kind of nice to see the live view on a 40 screen. What you can't do at this point is control the camera from a PC or save the image directly

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-18 Thread Paul Sorenson
On 4/18/2011 5:05 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: On Apr 18, 2011, at 5:56 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: The HDMI port on both the K-7 and K-5, fed to the HDMI port on a TV or PC will give you live view. In fact, it's kind of nice to see the live view on a 40 screen. What you can't do at this point

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-18 Thread Paul Sorenson
Also, playback while recording only works with the HDMI output, not the AV composite. -p On 4/18/2011 5:48 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: On 4/18/2011 5:05 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: On Apr 18, 2011, at 5:56 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: The HDMI port on both the K-7 and K-5, fed to the HDMI port on a

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-18 Thread Paul Sorenson
Don't think so...haven't tried it. -p On 4/18/2011 5:38 PM, steve harley wrote: On 2011-04-18 15:56 , Paul Sorenson wrote: The HDMI port on both the K-7 and K-5, fed to the HDMI port on a TV or PC will give you live view. In fact, it's kind of nice to see the live view on a 40 screen. What

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-18 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Apr 18, 2011, at 6:48 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: On 4/18/2011 5:05 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: On Apr 18, 2011, at 5:56 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: The HDMI port on both the K-7 and K-5, fed to the HDMI port on a TV or PC will give you live view. In fact, it's kind of nice to see the live

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-18 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Apr 18, 2011, at 6:55 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: Also, playback while recording only works with the HDMI output, not the AV composite. And that HDMI playback is all you need for serious video shooting. -p On 4/18/2011 5:48 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: On 4/18/2011 5:05 PM, Paul

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-18 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Mon, Apr 18, 2011 at 1:34 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: On Apr 18, 2011, at 2:30 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Mon, Apr 18, 2011 at 10:31 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Leicas are great for a certain type of use, but they lack the flexibility of a

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-18 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Apr 18, 2011, at 9:14 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Mon, Apr 18, 2011 at 1:34 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: On Apr 18, 2011, at 2:30 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Mon, Apr 18, 2011 at 10:31 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Leicas are great for

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-18 Thread William Robb
On 18/04/2011 12:12 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: The only way they would do that would be if they used a EVF and you could look that way. No digital camera is going to sell without a way to chimp. I have wondered why they don't leave it off an EVIL, however, and just have a really good evf.

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-18 Thread William Robb
On 18/04/2011 3:56 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: What you can't do at this point is control the camera from a PC or save the image directly to the PC's hard drive. www.pktether.com/ -- William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-18 Thread drd1135
Subject: Re: What next in an SLR? On 18/04/2011 12:12 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: The only way they would do that would be if they used a EVF and you could look that way. No digital camera is going to sell without a way to chimp. I have wondered why they don't leave it off an EVIL, however

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-18 Thread Christine Aguila
Have you tried this, Bill? Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: William Robb anotherdrunken...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 8:51 PM Subject: Re: What next in an SLR? On 18/04/2011 3:56 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: What you

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-18 Thread William Robb
On 18/04/2011 9:37 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: Have you tried this, Bill? Cheers, Christine www.pktether.com/ Yes, and it does work. I would prefer a made by Pentax program, or at least one authorized by Pentax for CYA reasons. I do find it interesting that tucked away in the firmware

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-18 Thread Christine Aguila
- Original Message - From: William Robb anotherdrunken...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 11:13 PM Subject: Re: What next in an SLR? On 18/04/2011 9:37 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: Have you tried this, Bill? Cheers, Christine

What next in an SLR?

2011-04-17 Thread Tim Bray
I'm awfully happy with the K-5. (I was out last night trying to take flash-free pictures in the light of the full moon using my old Sigma 30mm f1.4; it didn't come off for one reason or another, but I haven't given up). Anyhow, it can shoot in as little light as I'll ever need, and as many

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-17 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Sun, Apr 17, 2011 at 12:50 PM, Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com wrote: Once again, what should Pentax be working on?  -T Without benefit of having one (yet), I suspect there's still room for improvement in AF tracking of moving subjects. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-17 Thread Jack Davis
A less fiddly memry card slot? Jack --- On Sun, 4/17/11, Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com wrote: From: Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com Subject: What next in an SLR? To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Sunday, April 17, 2011, 9:50 AM I'm awfully happy with the K-5.  (I was out last

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-17 Thread William Robb
On 17/04/2011 10:50 AM, Tim Bray wrote: Once again, what should Pentax be working on? -T Quality control and making all this cool technology work properly. -- William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-17 Thread mike wilson
On 17/04/2011 19:19, William Robb wrote: On 17/04/2011 10:50 AM, Tim Bray wrote: Once again, what should Pentax be working on? -T Quality control and making all this cool technology work properly. Especially when coupled to older technology. Can I say aperture simulator on a Sunday

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-17 Thread Larry Colen
On Apr 17, 2011, at 9:50 AM, Tim Bray wrote: I'm awfully happy with the K-5. (I was out last night trying to take flash-free pictures in the light of the full moon using my old Sigma 30mm f1.4; it didn't come off for one reason or another, but I haven't given up). Anyhow, it can shoot in

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-17 Thread steve harley
On 2011-04-17 10:50 , Tim Bray wrote: Once again, what should Pentax be working on? -T there are certain integrations that are klunky for me ... built-in GPS would solve one: this is existing technology; for me it would obviate some of my tagging issues a truly next generation EVF would

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-17 Thread AlunFoto
2011/4/17 mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com: Especially when coupled to older technology.  Can I say aperture simulator on a Sunday evening? On this Sunday evening, I would say that to get that working you have to invent an aperture copulator. Or something. --

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-17 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Apr 17, 2011, at 2:07 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On Apr 17, 2011, at 9:50 AM, Tim Bray wrote: I'm awfully happy with the K-5. (I was out last night trying to take flash-free pictures in the light of the full moon using my old Sigma 30mm f1.4; it didn't come off for one reason or another,

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-17 Thread David Parsons
I'd be happy with a fully realized tethering solution. I'd still want the eyepiece viewfinder, but have an option to have a fully remote control device/app that I could control all aspects of the camera from and trigger from. Also, open up the firmware and release it into the wild. Let your

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-17 Thread AlunFoto
2011/4/17 David Parsons parsons.da...@gmail.com: I'd be happy with a fully realized tethering solution. It may be coming in a firmware upgrade for K-5 and 645D. You didn't hear that from me, because I never spread unsubstantiated rumors. :-) Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-17 Thread mike wilson
On 17/04/2011 20:46, AlunFoto wrote: 2011/4/17 mike wilsonm.9.wil...@ntlworld.com: Especially when coupled to older technology. Can I say aperture simulator on a Sunday evening? On this Sunday evening, I would say that to get that working you have to invent an aperture copulator. Or

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-17 Thread Larry Colen
On Apr 17, 2011, at 12:43 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: On Apr 17, 2011, at 2:07 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On Apr 17, 2011, at 9:50 AM, Tim Bray wrote: I'm awfully happy with the K-5. (I was out last night trying to take flash-free pictures in the light of the full moon using my old Sigma

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-17 Thread Paul Stenquist
I'd like the tethering solution as well. I'm sure it's on the way. Pentax autofocus could still be improved, although the k-5 autofocus is much better than that of previous models. I don't care about extraneous crap like GPS or even video. Although if we are going to have video, I'd like it to

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-17 Thread Ken Waller
Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com Subject: What next in an SLR? I'm awfully happy with the K-5. (I was out last night trying to take flash-free pictures in the light of the full moon using my old

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-17 Thread Ken Waller
Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com Subject: Re: What next in an SLR? On 17/04/2011 19:19, William Robb wrote: On 17/04/2011 10:50 AM, Tim Bray wrote: Once again, what should Pentax

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-17 Thread Christine Aguila
features on the K5 if needed. Probably sounds crazy, but I thought I'd throw my 2 cents in. :-) Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 11:50 AM Subject: What next

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-17 Thread Steven Desjardins
sounds crazy, but I thought I'd throw my 2 cents in.  :-)  Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 11:50 AM Subject: What next in an SLR? I'm awfully happy with the K-5.  (I

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-17 Thread Christine Aguila
: What next in an SLR? Would leaving any of that out really save any money? Isn't most of that already on the chip or mostly firmware? Maybe a KX style plastic body with no weather sealing. On Sun, Apr 17, 2011 at 7:20 PM, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: 1) Pentax still needs

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-17 Thread Steven Desjardins
drd1...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 6:48 PM Subject: Re: What next in an SLR? Would leaving any of that out really save any money?  Isn't most of that already on the chip or mostly firmware?  Maybe a KX style plastic body with no weather

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-17 Thread John Francis
On Sun, Apr 17, 2011 at 06:20:05PM -0500, Christine Aguila wrote: 1) Pentax still needs to improve on low-light autofocus--that's a must. 2) But, here's what I'd like to see: a stripped down camera. K-5 high ISO quality , frames per second, bracketing feature, natural shooting mode only,

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-17 Thread Paul Stenquist
, Steve! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 6:48 PM Subject: Re: What next in an SLR? Would leaving any of that out really save any money? Isn't most

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-17 Thread Steven Desjardins
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 6:48 PM Subject: Re: What next in an SLR? Would leaving any of that out really save any money?  Isn't most of that already on the chip or mostly firmware?  Maybe a KX style plastic body with no weather sealing. On Sun

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-17 Thread William Robb
On 17/04/2011 2:59 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I'd like the tethering solution as well. It's been proven that the hardware is already capable. PK Tether does work. -- William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-17 Thread Stan Halpin
On Apr 17, 2011, at 12:50 PM, Tim Bray wrote: Smaller would be nice but you can only take that so far before the K-glass gets way out of balance with the body; the K-5 looks deliciously butch with the short extra-fat Sigma on. Once again, what should Pentax be working on? -T 1. I don't

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-17 Thread Bob Sullivan
Stan, Amen to the longer lenses and the tele converters. We need more of these. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Apr 17, 2011 at 10:34 PM, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: On Apr 17, 2011, at 12:50 PM, Tim Bray wrote: Smaller would be nice but you can only take that so far before the

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-17 Thread Christine Aguila
No, not really interested in that. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 6:56 PM Subject: Re: What next in an SLR? Mirrorless with K-5 sensor? On Sun, Apr 17, 2011

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-17 Thread Christine Aguila
- Original Message - From: John Francis jo...@panix.com Furthermore, such a camera would only cannibalise K-5 sales. There's not really any incentive for Pentax to destroy their own market, That's true, but I really wasn't thinking about Pentax profit--just imagining a slimmed

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-17 Thread Brian Walters
Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 6:56 PM Subject: Re: What next in an SLR? Mirrorless with K-5 sensor? On Sun, Apr 17, 2011 at 7:52 PM, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: Not really sure if it would save money, but maybe it would--or not :-). I'd want