RE: Pentax DSLR - some questions before I decide Inet
On Fri, 13 Oct 2006, J. C. O'Connell wrote: You clueless. JC I have had enough. Your language is unacceptable. Bye-bye. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT - loss of a PDML member
Shock. My condolences to you and the rest of his family. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Thoughts on the digital format. Re: The JCO survey
On Sat, 14 Oct 2006, William Robb wrote: From: Digital Image Studio Subject: Re: Thoughts on the digital format. Re: The JCO survey On 14/10/06, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Then the legacy will be a register distance that was designed to accommodate 35mm FF image area and lenses that mos likely aren't optimal for the APS DSLR format. IE one big compromise. What I'm interested to see is how the manufacturers will sell the next gen cameras give than in all reality APS sized sensors are at 12MP IOW as dense as is practical WRT lens technology and minimum photo site size. Should be interesting. By rights, they should have introduced a whole new lens line with a shorter register difference. I imagine that they both knew how that would have gone over with the present user base, and didn't have the financial resources to do it. A compromise on several levels. Didn't Olympus do that with the 4/3? How are they doing? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K1D aperature simulator survey, part Deaux
On Fri, 13 Oct 2006, Mark Roberts wrote: *Lowball* estimated cost of aperture smulator: $5.00/camera Production plans for K10D: 13000/month Additional cost to Pentax: $65,000.00/month or $780,000.00/year I suppose if we look into the next decade the figure becomes more impressive, esp if you add interest. What is the turnover of the company and what is the RD budget? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: 645D estimated street price - unbeleivable it must be a mistake!
On Wed, 11 Oct 2006, Joseph Tainter wrote: Well, buyers can't turn to Sigma for lenses. As long as they don't lose money on the cameras, or don't lose too much, they have a captive market for lenses. The only competition is used lenses. Ah, but they know what to do about that, don't they? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: The JCO survey
On Thu, 12 Oct 2006, John Celio wrote: This is about a troll He is on topic. Feel free to ignore or kill-file him. If I were the list owner Nope, I won't say it. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: What would you take?
Op Thu, 12 Oct 2006 12:26:47 +0200 schreef David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]: To make this more interesting, what do you take when travelling light and you're not sure what photo opportunities may arise? SFXn and F35-135 when concerned I may lose them. MZ-S and 24-90 otherwise (except if reach is expected, when I take the F70-210). I am just playing odds; I know these lenses will produce decent pictures for my liking (except perhaps for the occasionally strange bokeh of the 35-135). Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K1D aperature simulator survey, part Deaux - a change to cut down on list traffic
On Thu, 12 Oct 2006, Lon Williamson wrote: I'd like a DLSR, but I'd sure hate to replace all my lenses as long as I can see welll enough to manual focus. If you are to trust the AF blind, you may as well trust the focussing indicator, available with MF as well. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: AF500FTZ flash
On Tue, 10 Oct 2006, Joseph Tainter wrote: A consideration (for me) is that the Sigma flash's angle of view starts at 18 mm. Both of the Pentax flashes will cover 16 mm--as in DA 16-45 or DA 16-50. Not sure this is a problem unless you shoot straight on. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K100D- anybody bought one?
On Tue, 10 Oct 2006, Paul Stenquist wrote: Yes, multiple autofocus points are useful for a variety of reasons. I use the selective position and move the point around as needed. For verticals of people on the street, I'll use the top center point for example. I'm rarely right in the middle. I use it for upright portraits on the MZ-S. Very handy. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Flash brackets
On Tue, 10 Oct 2006, John Celio wrote: I'm not interested in the stroboframe style stuff (too big /heavy / bulky) If by stroboframe style you mean a bracket that allows the flash to flip between positions, I'd like to try to explain why they're better than flash-on-a-stick brackets. Indeed they have technical advantages, but for an amateur in amateur uses they look extremely OTT. Well, they are OTT anyway, that's the point :-) You can say that's the case with any grip, but to the same extent? How secure is yours with heavier flashes? Grip brackets like the Pentax model you mention are a little bit smaller, but they're very limited. If you turn your camera 90 degrees to the left to shoot a vertical frame, your flash is below your camera and will cast very odd shadows. Not an issue if you don't have a grip/use the grip's shutter button. Still you can turn it around. I can't compare the ease of doing that compared to the stroboframe style ones. The point to note with the Pentax bracket is that it is for the old 4P connectors and I have found that I must make sure my newer, 5P flash (AF500FTZ) does *not* sit properly on the contacts, or it flashes wierdly (from memory at full power). Of course this means that it's liable to slip. As for use, what I do is sit the 330 on a hotshoe adapter (it may fall off, do it at own peril) and use the 500 in contrast-control mode. You can do the same with the RTF instead of the 330. I expect this to pick up as a habit as my daughter now starts posing. My concern is (weird) two-point highlights on the eye; distance should be my friend in this. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Well, that's it, I cracked.
On Tue, 10 Oct 2006, Doug Miles wrote: Too bad these things have sacrificed some useful speed in the interests of unnecessary compactness. You are making the assumption that MF is dead, which I don't think it is. Aesthetics are personal, but the 21 looks like it's just had an accident. Yeah, I know, what matters is the pictures how about the slow speed that Doug mentions and the distortion? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Sorry for my cockup!
On Wed, 11 Oct 2006, mike wilson wrote: I've deleted the post but I don't remember the whole thing being there If we are only talking about one post, the digest was not there. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: The JCO survey
On Wed, 11 Oct 2006, Cory Papenfuss wrote: That's where my logic departs. I could either have a whole bag-full of high-quality pre-A prime Pentax lenses as I do now, or I could have one high-quality F/FA/DA lens. The cost ratio is about 10:1. I cannot afford to buy a bag-full of $500-$1000 lenses. Don't call me, I 'll call you. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: The JCO survey
On Wed, 11 Oct 2006, mike wilson wrote: From: Cory Papenfuss [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/10/11 Wed PM 02:02:24 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: The JCO survey - The most disconcerting thing is quiet resignation of most folks on the PDML. Even though I'd love to see it, it's not happening, and that's just the way it's gonna be. Unified customer feedback is the best way of reviving this (technically trivial) part of the classic K-mount. Certainly worked for the cludge, which wasn't there at all when the first DSLR was announced. Ah, but you see, there has been no real follow-through. I don't know whether Pentax's cunning plan has worked (negotiation: I will give you nothing I want it all Here is a slow energy-release breadcrumb OK...) or whether the vast majority of people don't see a problem, but, as even the people who want it agree, most folks have bitten the bullet. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K1D aperature simulator survey, part Deaux
On Wed, 11 Oct 2006, graywolf wrote: Graywolf has not bought a new camera since 1981, so Pentax doesn't give a damn what he thinks. I don't buy this argument. People sell their old equipment to buy new. We are the real enablers. E.g. I would not touch the *ist-D with a bargepole. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K1D aperature simulator survey, part Deaux
On Wed, 11 Oct 2006, John Celio wrote: And anyway, are you really going to tell your relatives, who probably don't care about this aperture simulator doohickey, to go buy a Nikon? When the -D and the -DL were the only DSLRs available in the UK I was as warmly positive about the offerings as possible (which is mildly, though I offered free access to my numerous lenses), then told my mates to do their own research. Guess what, they bought Canon. It is not just the aperture simulator, it's a combination of things. But compared to the perfect image (note the wording) of Canon, the kludge is, well, kludgy. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K1D aperature simulator survey, part Deaux
On Wed, 11 Oct 2006, Lon Williamson wrote: Kostas Kavoussanakis responded, not sure of vote. You 've got me (correctly) on the yes. No: I read Godders to also be under this. First in line probably :-) Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K100D- anybody bought one?
On Mon, 9 Oct 2006, Adam Maas wrote: The K10D offers a larger buffer (9 shots instead of 3), weather sealing, improved AF, dual control wheels (Making work with A and later lenses less hassle), HyperProgram, more effective SR and a battery grip over the K100D. MSRP is $899 for the body, street should be in the ballpark. And a pentaprism viewfinder! I know people like the K100D VF, but surely... Also, support for the forthcoming SSM lenses. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: The JCO survey
On Mon, 9 Oct 2006, Cory Papenfuss wrote: To me it seems like the benefit of new lensed (through quality, weight reduction, autofocus, focal length, etc) should stand for themselves. I thought that the benefits of a new product over an old were supposed to do that... not be artificially depricated and lose functionality. You hit it on the head, Cory, as far as I am concerned. However, why not do both? They can, you know. They have. We should all move on. I am with Christian on this, the simulator is gone. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Well, that's it, I cracked.
On Tue, 10 Oct 2006, J. C. O'Connell wrote: The pankcake 40mm F2.8 M lens is just another example Of a lens where there is NO NEW EQUIV. JC, what are you on about? You are losing even the slightest bit of credibility and leverage with uninformed statements like that. If you are genuinely interested, brush up. While doing that, (I will pass on the opportunity to rhyme) don't write nonsense like the above. Please. Pentax has openly admitted that lenses has been their weakness and they are working on it. I don't like the pancakes, but that's my problem. Look up the options. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: 300*F4.5
On Mon, 9 Oct 2006, Joseph Tainter wrote: So I would not be surprised if Pentax shafts us again, this time by unshafting us. I can visualise this: knackered from Hogmanay I open my mail... ...and there it is... Kostas :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: The JCO survey
On Mon, 9 Oct 2006, Lon Williamson wrote: How many people here would consider an aperature simulator permitting (for K,M, and all other lenses with aperature rings) CW metering, open aperature metering in manual and AV modes a _highly_ desirable feature on the K1D? CW? Isn't that a given? Other than that, yes please. Kostas (on the assumption that at some point I will *have to* buy a digital body) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Flat or punchy
On Thu, 5 Oct 2006, Tom C wrote: The flatness actually enhanced the photo and made it a better, more artful photograph, in my opinion. To which one could respond: No, it's too flat for my liking. Excellent, we are commenting on a hypothetical picture. PDML first? :-) Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax DA 12-24/4
On Thu, 5 Oct 2006, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Oct 5, 2006, at 11:56 AM, Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: I have no idea where a credible source for MTF data on the DA14/2.8 might be. I'm commenting based on what I see from examining 800-1000 photographs made with it. I assumed the DS has an MTF program-line; if it's true, a QD test could show as a bias. Not looking for anything scientific or complete. I know you don't care much about shooting walls etc, so please see it as a favour. I'm sure it does, According to Adam it doesn't. With the -D you would need to set it so that P follows the MTF curve (probably a menu setting), mount the lens and meter at various places. Thanks for the offer though! Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax D FA* 400/4 ED IF
On Thu, 5 Oct 2006, John Celio wrote: Because there's no actual gain from making a subframe lens at that length, so no reason to do a DA lens. Could you explain further? I was wondering why the long lenses were D-FA too, and I'm not sure I understand what you mean. Not sure anyone replied concretely: a 400 f4 requires (by definition, no design can change that) a 400/4=100mm diam front element. ~4 inches. How is that for reduced image circle :-) Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: 10mp DSLR enlargements
On Wed, 4 Oct 2006, P?l Jensen wrote: The Pentax K10D brochure claim print size up to 50 X 70cm. Is this just hype or what? I certainly cannot print that large from my 645 slides. Hi Paal, Christian below says 20x30inch; that's approx 50x75cm. At least one person has done it :-) And that's with the *ist-D. Kostas - Original Message - From: Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] it depends. I've made 20x30 inch prints from 6mp (*ist D) by upsizing and interpolation. The level of detail is pretty darn good too. Of course there are people that will dispute this without looking at my prints. -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Flat or punchy
On Wed, 4 Oct 2006, Tom C wrote: Others have thought that lighting was too flat when that's exactly the way the lighting was, and hence the photo was very close to what I saw with my eyes. So they were right, it was flat, yes? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: D-Xenogon 35
On Thu, 5 Oct 2006, Digital Image Studio wrote: Lens coating isn't now the secret it was during WWII, flare is minimised by good lens coatings but I overall flare resistance is a function of coatings, optical design and internal barrel AR coatings, baffling and of course lens shading. And the number of elements? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Laid Off
On Wed, 4 Oct 2006, Shel Belinkoff wrote: IMO, if any trust was betrayed, Mike betrayed yours. He's certainly going to benefit from whatever time and energy you put in here. I agree with Shel. Good luck John. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax DA 12-24/4
On Thu, 5 Oct 2006, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: The DA14 reaches its peak performance between f/4.5 and f/5.6 in my experience, but it's quite good even wide open (as you can see from the examples). Would you know what the MTF data favour for that lens? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: What's an LX worth?
On Wed, 4 Oct 2006, Paul Stenquist wrote: If your 135/2.5 is the SmC Takumar screwmount (either of the two varieties available), I'd start it at $125. If it's an earlier screwmount, I'd start it at $60. As it is the Takumar Bayonet, great demand may not be there, I am afraid. The LX however... :-) I suggest that you do a search on eBay for completed listings for these items to get an idea of prices. Good luck! Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax DA 12-24/4
On Thu, 5 Oct 2006, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I have no idea where a credible source for MTF data on the DA14/2.8 might be. I'm commenting based on what I see from examining 800-1000 photographs made with it. Hi Godfrey, I assumed the DS has an MTF program-line; if it's true, a QD test could show as a bias. Not looking for anything scientific or complete. I know you don't care much about shooting walls etc, so please see it as a favour. Thanks, Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Need help: Photoshop molested children portraits?
On Thu, 5 Oct 2006, mike wilson wrote: Name of an Andelusian dog! That requires satisfaction! Name your weapons! (If we're using digital, can you hang on for a minute while my batteries finish charging?) Deus ex machina mode Here, have some AA Lithiums! /Deus ex machina mode Kostas (beat that, my silly-form-factor-recheargeable hearties!) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: What's an LX worth?
On Thu, 5 Oct 2006, Jostein ?ksne wrote: IIRC, the Takumar name was not resurrected for bargain lenses until the A era. All these are non-A; only the 28 has an A-brother. http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/primes/_non-SMC/tak_28f2.8.html http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/primes/_non-SMC/tak_135f2.5.html http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/primes/_non-SMC/tak_135f2.8.html http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/zooms/_non-SMC/tak_80-200f4.5.html Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Vivitar Zoom Question
On Thu, 5 Oct 2006, Walter Hamler wrote: I have a chance to buy a Vivitar Series I 70-210 f/3.5, series 2 lens for 40.00. Is that a good version of this lens family? I know that there were several iterations and can't remember which one was the best. For all your 3rd party needs: http://medfmt.8k.com/third/cult.html For today's fix: http://medfmt.8k.com/third/cult.html#steve :-) Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax Life
On Tue, 3 Oct 2006, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Apart from anything else, our email addresses are no longer private. Given that anyone can subscribe to the list, they never were private. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: CMOS
On Sun, 1 Oct 2006, Shel Belinkoff wrote: So, how well does Canon do at higher ISO setting? Do they equal or exceed what we've seen thus far from Pentax? Not sure you can extract viable conclusions about CMOS this way, Shel, in the sense that the software plays a great part in the equation. Potentially manufacturers that use the same chip will come up with products that fare differently when it comes to noise. So when Christian comes back and says that his Canon is much better than the Pentax, it may just mean that the Canon software on his model is better than that of his Pentax model. And sw is only one factor. I would look at performance from specific models as opposed to specific technologies. And there is the other can of worms; does the operator know what they are doing. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Tokina 50-135/2.8 pics
Welcome back Alan! Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: OT - Freelance Life, Here I Come
On Mon, 2 Oct 2006, Simon King wrote: I was away for a week so just read the news... Congratulations and the best of luck. Any chance of any Top Gear stuff (given Hamsters recovery) ? Cotty will be working with ITV, TG is BBC. Is it possible now you are a freelancer, Cotty? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: leaving soon for Greece
On Fri, 29 Sep 2006, Bob W wrote: (don't know if it's changed since). Santorini felt very touristy and busy to me, as a result, but it's very photogenic with nice sunsets over the caldera. The black sand on the beaches is a peculiar experience. I think October is not going to be terribly busy, even in Santorini. Certainly Greek tourism dies down in September. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Nikon D200 Shipments Delayed
On Sat, 30 Sep 2006, Digital Image Studio wrote: The advertised price of the 400D + 18-55 today in the paper was AU$1295, according to the most sources the K10D will retail here for AU$1495 with a similar Sigma Zoom. So if price is what motivates the masses Canon has already made sure that they look most attractive in K100D? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Interview w/Pentax exec
On Thu, 28 Sep 2006, William Robb wrote: Thanks for the link, but not many people consider the internet as a place to buy batteries. Is that the same people that will shell out 1,000 USD for a DSLR and lens? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Interview w/Pentax exec
On Thu, 28 Sep 2006, John Celio wrote: Whatever... So eloquent! Even better, he quoted your whole message underneath. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Interview w/Pentax exec
On Thu, 28 Sep 2006, Paul Crovella wrote: Adam Maas wrote: Pentax lenses, which are in lower supply and demand, have a restricted number of sellers Adam, yes, *that* is supply and demand. The supply is low and while the demand isn't huge, it's big enough in relation to supply to keep prices up. Saying that they cost more because they don't sell is ludicrous. Paul, you are not thinking from the store perspective. If 2/10 shops sell this type of detergent, they have less competition and so need to reduce their prices less. You may even want to think about it from the risk perspective: if there is little demand, they tie up their capital on something that may take time to sell. There has to be something in it for them, so they need a higher profit. Plus costs for warehousing, occupying floor/shelf-space... Another angle: this pen sells exteremely well, so I strike a deal with the supplier to lower their costs. I pass this on to the customer, get Adam's custom, then charge him an arm and a leg for a pair of AA lithiums :-) Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax 15mm on DSLR?
On Thu, 28 Sep 2006, Ralf R. Radermacher wrote: J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You should try the SMCK series K28/2.5, K24/3.5, K20/4, and K35/3.5. They're just rather difficult to come by. I have the 4/20 mm in the M version and I'm very fond of it. If you have gone digital you have plenty of modern options for WA. Just sell the 15 (should be extremely easy) and reinvest; the 14 is optimised for digital and half a stop faster that the 15. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT - Freelance Life, Here I Come
On Thu, 28 Sep 2006, Cotty wrote: I have been offered a contract with ITV News as a cameraman for the new ITV Thames Valley News service to be launched in December here in the UK. I leave the staff of same at the end of November. My company is called Seeing Eye Productions and will start trading soon. Good luck Cotty. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Re: Pentax 15mm – pancake possible?
On Fri, 29 Sep 2006, Bertil Holmberg wrote: I've got the DA 21mm F3.2AL Limited which is 155 grams, while the DA 14/f2.8 is 420 grams (+hood) large. It would be nice with something lighter and more compact now that the K10D will be almost 800 grams ;-) Don't compare with the 21; the backfocus is a killer. Have you compared with the A15/3.5? The DA is: - half a stop faster - 1 degree wider - 13mm shorter (15%) - 175gm lighter (29%) My suggestion would be to look at it through the thinning filter :-) Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Interview w/Pentax exec
On Thu, 28 Sep 2006, Digital Image Studio wrote: On 28/09/06, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Seriously, if you're sure Pentax can't meet your needs, why not switch now? If you're not going to stick with Pentax, money spent on the K10D will be wasted. I can understand someone wanting to go to the pro level Canon or Nikon cameras, and in that scenario continuing with Pentax seems counterproductive. Because I can't put new money into a system, I have to sell before I can acquire (apart from the $ required to purchase a k10D which as I've said in the past I have set aside already), and that will take time. Simple really. And exactly the same as Rob has said in the past. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Interview w/Pentax exec
On Thu, 28 Sep 2006, K.Takeshita wrote: Now, they said their concern was on Alkaline which indicates that NiMH might do, but considering that the whole purpose of going for AA's was the wide availability of non-rechargeable batteries, I can understand why Pentax played safe on this. The existence of Lithium AAs blows away their theory. Cheap, light, durable, easy-care (actually non-care), with half a decade of shelf-life. The fact that I can swap the flash batteries with grip bateries and keep on shooting is what counts for me. And not a bloody charger in sight. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: What's the difference ...
On Wed, 27 Sep 2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not really. All FAJ lenses are bargain consumer issues. Some of the DA lenses are of good quality and are quite pricey. The FAJ lifetime was reduced by digital. Just like there are consumer DAs (18-55) there could have been/be higher end FAJs. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: leaving soon for Greece
On Tue, 26 Sep 2006, Amita Guha wrote: I've been doing my homework and we know what we want to see, but is there anything in particular or off the beaten path that we shouldn't miss? In Santorini there are two places to watch the sun set: I am led to believe that Imerovigli is the one preferred by the locals ;-) Enjoy! Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Noise Performance
On Sun, 24 Sep 2006, Mark Roberts wrote: mike wilson wrote: Mark Roberts wrote: Staying with Pentax apparently the only way we will see a lager sensor Things are bound to come to a head. I was waiting for this thread to get some fizz in it. Well it's barley noticeable at the moment. Better hop to it. You guys are flagon a dead horse. What's your pint? Threads like these are not even wort reading. Straight up? Nice to get a handle on it. I think threads like this tap into a subconscious need of some sort. No, they are just scraping the bottom of the barrel. They should be barred. Well, that decision can only be made by the listmeister: Doug Brewer. What a cheap mark... Kostas (unlike you, of course :-)) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PentaxUSA Strikes Again!
On Mon, 25 Sep 2006, Joseph Tainter wrote: Wow! The depth of their knowledge is astounding. Similar to my queries re the AF540FGZ. I am wondering if these people actually exist or if a machine picks up random phrases from existing marketing material that matches parts of your question. Obviously the 70 is not available yet, so there is no related boilerplate. It's not just Pentax. I was on a 512Kbps ADSL connection and applied for an upgrade to 8Mbps. While the order was still being processed (so 512) I asked my ISP why on certain instances/times of the day I was struggling to get 200kbps. They replied that, even on 8Mbps, I should expect around 5.5Mbps :-) Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Converting friends
On Fri, 22 Sep 2006, Adam Maas wrote: I probably wouldn't have bought a K100D though if the D50 didn't have a crappy viewfinder. Is the K100D VF pentaprism? Or uncharacteristically good pentamirror? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: I used a DA 50-200 today
On Thu, 21 Sep 2006, Shel Belinkoff wrote: the 50-200. The variable aperture is annoying, and I guess I'd have to learn how to use a lens with that configuration. I don't know enough about how the exposure, aperture, and shutter speed are adjusted as the lens moves through the focal range. My memory from the MZ-50 (on-body aperture setting, no HyperProgram, so similar to the DS/DL) is that at the open end the camera will adjust the aperture to the minimum possible; in Av and P it will set the shutter accordingly, in M it will just tell you you are now underexposing. I am not sure if it recalls that you once were at the most open so as to open up again if you zoom out; I think it did. On the closed end you have a few more stops available when zoomed in, which you similarly lose when zooming out. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Samsung has spoken (sort of)
On Thu, 21 Sep 2006, David Nelson wrote: Looks like Samsung is having their own rebranded K10D Does it (or any Samsung) have the aperture-actuator botch? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Samsung has spoken (sort of)
On Fri, 22 Sep 2006, David Savage wrote: On 9/22/06, Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Thu, 21 Sep 2006, David Nelson wrote: Looks like Samsung is having their own rebranded K10D Does it (or any Samsung) have the aperture-actuator botch? Not likely. They're Pentax cameras with slight cosmetic alterations. OK, my question was ambiguous, let me rephrase: Can you use pre-A lenses on the Samsung DSLRs with the green button/AE-L to effect stop-down metering?. Thanks, Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Samsung has spoken (sort of)
On Fri, 22 Sep 2006, David Savage wrote: Well I'm looking at the picture of the Samsung version K10D, and there is the green button bold as bright brass. The green button has other functions; the stop-down is an afterthought. I agree with previous posters; unless someone has used one... But if it's not cheaper I am not sure I would bother. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D sensitivity?
On Wed, 20 Sep 2006, K.Takeshita wrote: Re lens, what they are doing is primarily to reduce the cost (read: change more toward plastic barrels etc) but the optical design stays in-house. With Tokina, they went a great length to explain that it was NOT an OEM arrangement. However, if they see any Tokina lenses with good optical design, they package them into Pentax lenses. DFA Macros are good examples. Are you claiming the DFA Macros are Tokinas? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT - EBay Question
On Thu, 21 Sep 2006, mike wilson wrote: From: Bob Shell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/09/21 Thu PM 12:24:17 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT - EBay Question On Sep 20, 2006, at 5:44 AM, Lucas Rijnders wrote: Bank transfers are expensive and difficult to do in the USA. They are set up for large commercial transactions. I had someone who wanted me to send money via bank transfer so I went to my bank to look into it. The bank fee was $ 65. That fee was the same regardless of whether I was sending one hundred dollars or several million dollars. Good old, unregulated private enterprise. You have to love it. Apparently. Am I right that customers pay US banks to deposit their money? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT - EBay Question
On Thu, 21 Sep 2006, mike wilson wrote: They are not free here but this is ripoff Britain, the USA clone. The price is not exhorbitant, though. What, bank transfers inside the country? I have never been charged. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D sensitivity?
On Wed, 20 Sep 2006, Digital Image Studio wrote: mechanism to create tiered product pricing too. Someone on dpreview suggested that Samsung made the ADC but I think that's bollocks too as they have no record of prior products in the field, and a 22 bit ADC would be a doozy to start with given that it's a precision hybrid device. Would the same be true of Pentax? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: 50/1.4 or 1.2 for the DSLR Bodies
On Mon, 18 Sep 2006, Mark Roberts wrote: Mark Roberts wrote: Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: On Mon, 18 Sep 2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They did put the solution in. Or rather, they took the cause out. They eliminated the aperture ring. Problem is the solution above does not apply to the lenses one already owns. Why would you want to apply it to lenses you already own? (That is to say, why would you want to remove aperture rings from lenses you already own?) Oh, because I am stupid, and I took it off the A position and my DSLR now underexposes. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: 50/1.4 or 1.2 for the DSLR Bodies
On Sun, 17 Sep 2006, Mark Roberts wrote: Yes we are. I was told by someone at Pentax (and also a person from another company, Nikon, IIRC) that the single most common reason for SLR's coming in for warranty service was the lens having been taken off the A setting and the camera not behaving in the way to which the customer was accustomed. And who pays for all that needless technician time (and shipping costs)? We do - because it all adds to Pentax's costs of doing business. There is a remarkably easy solution to this problem, one that has been available since the Z-1p. If they care about the technician time, let them put the solution in. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Teton Fall 'PeaK'
On Mon, 18 Sep 2006, J and K Messervy wrote: Those LXs are lovely cameras and that shot shows why. Nice stuff! You mean you can tell this was taken with an LX? How? http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=185 Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Teton Fall 'PeaK'
On Mon, 18 Sep 2006, Jack Davis wrote: My initial message identified the LX, A*300 f/2.8 w/T/C and Provia 100F. I had read that (despite the top-posting) J maybe I should have let you make up an answer for Kostas, huh? LOL Yes, the q is still there: --- Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, 18 Sep 2006, J and K Messervy wrote: Those LXs are lovely cameras and that shot shows why. Nice stuff! You mean you can tell this was taken with an LX? How? http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=185 Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: 50/1.4 or 1.2 for the DSLR Bodies
On Mon, 18 Sep 2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They did put the solution in. Or rather, they took the cause out. They eliminated the aperture ring. Problem is the solution above does not apply to the lenses one already owns. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: 50/1.4 or 1.2 for the DSLR Bodies
On Sun, 17 Sep 2006, Digital Image Studio wrote: I had two A28/2 at one stage, it's a really nice lens to use, I sold it when I bought my 31LTD, wish I hadn't now. Why? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: 50/1.4 or 1.2 for the DSLR Bodies
On Sun, 17 Sep 2006, K.Takeshita wrote: 40mm DA was designed specifically to follow the pattern of FA40mm which became popular as a true pancake in 35mm SLR. There is no FA40. There is no A or F either. The M40/2.8 was a gimmicky kind of thing, but at least the FL was interesting on the 135mm negative. I find the DA40/2.8 to be mind-boggling. Has it sold well? Kostas p.s.: All the pancake lenses llok wierd to me. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: No wireless with RTF in K10D :-(
On Fri, 15 Sep 2006, Paul Stenquist wrote: The on-camera pop-up flash will trigger another flash without wires if the other flash is in slave mode. In mettered TTL for the slave? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Relative Size of K10D vs. *ist-Ds
On Fri, 15 Sep 2006, P. J. Alling wrote: Decimal inches seem so rational, and inches are more of a human scale than millimeters. Greeks call the centimeter the finger (width thereof). What is the inch associated with on humans? A 12th of a largish penis? No, make it a tenth. Actually, don't make it a tenth. The advantage of the old money is that 12 is divided by more numbers than 10. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: 50/1.4 or 1.2 for the DSLR Bodies
On Sat, 16 Sep 2006, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Talk like what, Rob? Do you mean the more ready acceptance of slower lenses? I think we've seen that dumbing down with the prevalence of slower, variable aperture zooms. Yes Shel, but there is a way out of slow, variable aperture zooms, and that's fast primes. What is the way out of slow primes? WRT your original query, as a film user I am pleased the very high quality and accordingly costly lens that the 77Ltd is, is also at the wrong focal length. I have never been tempted. Had it been a 111/2 or sth though... Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Mr Abe [Was: Re: K10D extra tidbits from Japanese page]
On Sat, 16 Sep 2006, K.Takeshita wrote: I hope they make enough money to accelerate the production of more creative products, and along the way, get rid of Mr.Abe who apparently knew the inside info and made a quick buck. What/who are you referring to? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax 750Z
On Sat, 16 Sep 2006, Scott Loveless wrote: Typical PS shutter lag. Standard Pentax PS gripe. Thanks for the long report. Any comments on the lens? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Relative Size of K10D vs. *ist-Ds
On Sat, 16 Sep 2006, Bob W wrote: What is the inch associated with on humans? The thumb bone which has the nail on - the distal phalange. Thanks Bob, very useful. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: 50/1.4 or 1.2 for the DSLR Bodies
On Sat, 16 Sep 2006, Shel Belinkoff wrote: [Original Message] From: Kostas Kavoussanakis Yes Shel, but there is a way out of slow, variable aperture zooms, and that's fast primes. What is the way out of slow primes? Fast primes ... Yup, and the last one such that Pentax issued was? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D extra tidbits from Japanese page
On Fri, 15 Sep 2006, Lawrence Kwan wrote: - SR not operational during Bulb, Remote, Self-Timer or Wireless Flash. - Retractable Flash cannot be used to control wireless flash. You need to have an external flash attached to K10D for wireless flash. I don't undestand the limitations on wireless flash. Why are they doing this? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: popphoto.com k10D
On Fri, 15 Sep 2006, Digital Image Studio wrote: worried however. Just my perspective, personally I wouldn't have had a problem paying more for such an apparently high spec'd body, hell I paid far more for my *ist D. No worries, Rob, just come and buy it in the UK, I am sure Jessops will be selling at RRP: 1000 quid. http://www.parkcameras.com/digitalcameras/prices.htm#pentax 13,000 bodies a month have been quoted elsewhere. Is that a lot? Enough? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D kit lens
On Fri, 15 Sep 2006, Cotty wrote: On 15/9/06, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed: Come and buy it in the UK. _Then_ you'll find out what ripoff means. I used to agree with that, but lately my outlook has changed. If I buy a camera from a retailer, and it breaks, my first and only port of call is back to the retailer. They have a statutory duty to sell goods fit for the purpose for which they were intended. They sort it out and either refund or replace, certainly within the first year. We pay a general premium on this. Any comments? Just a question: is that not the case if you live in the States and buy from (say) John Celio's down the road? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: popphoto.com k10D
On Fri, 15 Sep 2006, mike wilson wrote: From: Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/09/15 Fri AM 08:55:12 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: popphoto.com k10D http://www.parkcameras.com/digitalcameras/prices.htm#pentax I'm glad Park is offering a kit with 256Mb card. That will save me some expense. Pretty much guarantees my business. As you can see from the current models, it's 1 Gig. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D kit lens
On Fri, 15 Sep 2006, mike wilson wrote: From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/09/15 Fri AM 08:42:43 GMT To: pentax list PDML@pdml.net Subject: Re: K10D kit lens On 15/9/06, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed: Come and buy it in the UK. _Then_ you'll find out what ripoff means. I used to agree with that, but lately my outlook has changed. If I buy a camera from a retailer, and it breaks, my first and only port of call is back to the retailer. They have a statutory duty to sell goods fit for the purpose for which they were intended. They sort it out and either refund or replace, certainly within the first year. We pay a general premium on this. Any comments? If it's a genuine failure, the retailer will be reimbursed by the wholesaler or manufacturer. No cost(ish). A 100% premium for something that doesn't cost anything seems a bit steep. (I understand that Europe is further from the manufacturer than the US but, in the case of the NY dealer whose price we are talking about, only marginally. And I understand that there are benefits in living here over the US [8-)] which require higher taxes.) Things are very simple in this comparison. Is the premium for a Pentax bought in the UK the same as that for a Nikon, a Canon or an Olympus? My colleague, long-term Pentax-user who bought Olympus, did not think so. If you care you can do the comparison. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: No wireless with RTF in K10D :-(
On Fri, 15 Sep 2006, Rob Brigham wrote: I am not gonna use 2 flashes because the whole thing just gets too cumbersome then, and people will think I am even more mad than at present...! Well put. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D extra tidbits from Japanese page
On Fri, 15 Sep 2006, graywolf wrote: radio sync now. I can not imagine why the put the damn RTF on the camera at all, I guess to prove it is not a pro unit. Because it is useful on occasion and always available. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: popphoto.com k10D
On Fri, 15 Sep 2006, Shel Belinkoff wrote: I'm only responding to what you wrote, Adam ... nothing more. You're comparing Nikons problem to something that's not yet in evidence with Pentax - you made at least two posts expressing your concern. Did you read his post suggesting that Pentax will be producing 13,000 K10Ds a month compared to 90,000 a month for the D70? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: No wireless with RTF in K10D :-(
On Fri, 15 Sep 2006, Paul Stenquist wrote: Can't you set your second flash as a slave? Functionally, it's the same thing. Don't get it, what do you mean by second flash. Why would he have 2 accessory flashes? Just to trigger the other one? I am buying onto the compact, light Pentax system so as to add another pound of weight and half as much volume of the camera with a flash to trigger another one? How does that make sense? I won't mention the cost. Unless there is a way for something else to trigger the wireless flash, but: -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lawrence Kwan On Sep 15, 2006, at 12:50 PM, Rob Brigham wrote: And the writing is on the wall when you see no wireless flash Master control settings in the custom settings. This is what concerns me - I have been looking for something on the menus, or a button like we have to select the 'channel' number. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D kit lens
On Fri, 15 Sep 2006, Steve Sharpe wrote: Without actually handling the camera you are really buying one blind. Hardly the point when it comes to replacing your SLR, particularly for those of us with a few lenses. This is not a car or a TV where legacy is irrelevant. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: popphoto.com k10D
On Sat, 16 Sep 2006, Digital Image Studio wrote: The distributors in Oz certainly don't really appear to know much about the camera or accessories or what's going on WRT the user base so I'm pretty certain we will have supply problems here. Wait to see what Pentax UK says about it: http://www.pentax.co.uk/_uk/photo/products/index.php?photoprodutctscamerasgruppe=digital%20slr Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: popphoto.com k10D
On Fri, 15 Sep 2006, Charles Robinson wrote: On Sep 15, 2006, at 16:16, Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: Wait to see what Pentax UK says about it: http://www.pentax.co.uk/_uk/photo/products/index.php?photoprodutctscamerasgruppe=digital%20slr I love how it's a UK site but the programming for the website is clearly auf Deutsch!. (Gruppe=group) (hmm... actually, it looks like that website actually lives in Hamburg, Germany! I just did a traceroute) However, the two sites have different products. The Germans get to hear about the K10D, and they get to buy the AF-540FGZ. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D and Lenses with Aperture Ring
On Thu, 14 Sep 2006, Patrick Genovese wrote: Check out Phil's preview on this page at the very bottom: http://www.dpreview.com/articles/pentaxk10d/page9.asp There is a setting : Using aperture ring 1: Prohibited 2: Permitted Does this mean we can use the aperture ring in the traditional way ? i.e. that Pentax have brought back the aperture simulator ? Sans voir, no. All the current models require a function to be set so as to enable the cludge. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: popphoto.com k10D
On Thu, 14 Sep 2006, mike wilson wrote: From: Digital Image Studio [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/09/14 Thu AM 12:06:19 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: popphoto.com k10D On 14/09/06, Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now, if they can just avoid downgrading it more than twice and concentrate on being forward looking... Let's see if they can manage the supply chain first ;-) K100D is out of stock in the UK's biggest retailer. 2-3 weeks delivery time. Canons and Nikons featured on the website's front page. Intro2020 and (ultimately) Pentax UK are the cause of that, rest assured. It took Pentax 6 years to come up with a useful wireless flash and we still cannot get the bastard in the UK unless we import it ourselves. Hands up if you think the K10D will be under 900 quid when it arrives. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Anyone know what happened to Peter from sunny Brighton
On Thu, 14 Sep 2006, mike wilson wrote: His wife is Japanese. I think. I think so too. K -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: popphoto.com k10D
On Thu, 14 Sep 2006, mike wilson wrote: If I wanted one I would be buying it from America, for the same price as a K100D lens here. I don't think you could, unless you were lucky with Her Majesty. And how about warranty? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Recommendation for telezoom?
On Thu, 14 Sep 2006, Jostein ?ksne wrote: I have a friend who looks for a cheap telezoom for his film-based Pentax. Used F70-210 (lottery to find a good one) or FA80-320 in that order. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: popphoto.com k10D
On Thu, 14 Sep 2006, mike wilson wrote: From: Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/09/14 Thu PM 02:36:40 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: popphoto.com k10D On Thu, 14 Sep 2006, mike wilson wrote: If I wanted one I would be buying it from America, for the same price as a K100D lens here. I don't think you could, unless you were lucky with Her Majesty. And how about warranty? I don't tell Cath everything. There are international warranties. I was referring to customs and excise. Thanks to David as well for the international warranty suggestion. Before forking out I would ask Pentax UK if they would honour it. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D - Pentax has been reading my mind
On Thu, 14 Sep 2006, Cotty wrote: On 14/9/06, Lucas Rijnders, discombobulated, unleashed: The program suggests an aperture/shutter speed combination. When the hardware starts making decisions, I start packing it all in. I've never used the Program mode on my machine. Why, don't you use the meter? With HyperProgram you can just select the right aperture or speed and that's that. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D - NO PowerZoom :(
On Tue, 12 Sep 2006, K.Takeshita wrote: I have all PZ lenses including 28-120 28-what? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: advice regarding lens
On Wed, 13 Sep 2006, P. J. Alling wrote: Like all Pentax normal lenses they're a bit soft wide open, (still Not true for the 1.7. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: The K10D Has Arrived!
On Wed, 13 Sep 2006, P. J. Alling wrote: Bob W wrote: I won't use anything wider than 85mm (135 equiv) on 4/3. If I stick with it I will buy the appropriate lenses. Actually with the 4/3 crop factor that's more like an ~170mm on 35mm. I drafted the same answer then realised he meant that he is using a lens that has the same FOV as an 85mm on a (1)35mm camera. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D Weight
On Mon, 11 Sep 2006, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I have two. The other one I charged three months ago and is still 100% on the meter. Thanks, it sounds good. I currently use Lithium AAs (non rechargeable) on the MZ-S and the hungry beast known as AF500FTZ. 3 months sounds acceptable. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
