Re: Anyone from Belgium on the list?
Mmm I dunno what to say... Thank you for your kind comments, Boris and Daniel :) -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: You may want to check Pentax news Thursday (no, no FF, no 645)
Right Godfrey, too bad it's not written Olympus or Panasonic on it, you'd magically find it super cool. What a pity isn't it? -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Leica X1
On Tue, Sep 15, 2009 at 3:34 PM, Graydon o...@uniserve.com wrote: [...] but Pentax is not likely to do so; they're having enough trouble generating real momentum in their core DSLR business. [...] Thursday (if date didn't change) will bring something interesting IMO. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Leica X1
Agreed Graydon. I'd take either a W80 or an LX3 types of camera as 'always available' camera. An LX3 with a 4:3 or APS-C sensor would be perfect for me on a usage POV. Make it WR and I'm sold :p I don't caer much a bout a fixed lens if: - it is a optically good and bright - sensor isn't crappy. Cropping would be a disaster. But on a price POV, I have a hard time justifying the expense compared to a DSLR, even though, a DSLR will not fit into any of my pockets ;) -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
You may want to check Pentax news Thursday (no, no FF, no 645)
...but interesting still. So quickly after K-7... Pentax are you mad? xD -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Katz Eye K7 Focusing screen now available
Thanks for letting us know, Boris. Did you ordered the 'plus' or 'Optibright' version? I never make my mind on which ti chose :( -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax K-7 review, part 3 - the final.
On Sat, Sep 12, 2009 at 7:58 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: It would have to be the K200D replacement, 1.) It's on the Pentax Japan Discontinued list. 2.) the K-m is too new. We'll see :) -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax K-7 review, part 3 - the final.
Is it the K-m replacement coming in a week or so? or something else? ;) On Fri, Sep 11, 2009 at 3:38 PM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: AlunFoto wrote: 2009/9/11 Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com: Well, I think something interesting's coming down the pike. If it's red, it's a herring. I cannot reveal any more until everything is in plaice. -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Old Tamron 28/2.8
That one ? http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=ensl=jau=http://www.tamron.co.jp/data/old-lens/cw28.htm On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 9:52 AM, Larry Colenl...@red4est.com wrote: I'm going through gear, photographing stuff that's going up for sale. In the Minolta drawer, I found an auto tamron 28mm f/2.8 The mount doesn't say adaptall, but my adaptall II mount fits on it, and it's mount lets me put my Tamron 90 macro on my Minolta. I don't have any actual need for it, but it seems like an entertaining toy. I'm curious though, does anyone know anything about this lens? -- The first step is learning to take great photos, the second step is learning to throw away ones that are merely good. Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://www.red4est.com/lrc -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Old Tamron 28/2.8
Yeah noticed that ;) The http://www.adaptall-2.com/ website is very useful but the Adaptall '1' lenses infos are straight babelfished from Tamron japanese site so huh.. well :p On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 2:11 PM, eckinatoreckina...@gmail.com wrote: In the light enough rice is almost complete correction of the image of the periphery. So that is how they make their lenses - rice coated elements... Cheers Ecke 2009/9/9 Thibouille pentaxl...@gmail.com: That one ? http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=ensl=jau=http://www.tamron.co.jp/data/old-lens/cw28.htm On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 9:52 AM, Larry Colenl...@red4est.com wrote: I'm going through gear, photographing stuff that's going up for sale. In the Minolta drawer, I found an auto tamron 28mm f/2.8 The mount doesn't say adaptall, but my adaptall II mount fits on it, and it's mount lets me put my Tamron 90 macro on my Minolta. I don't have any actual need for it, but it seems like an entertaining toy. I'm curious though, does anyone know anything about this lens? -- The first step is learning to take great photos, the second step is learning to throw away ones that are merely good. Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://www.red4est.com/lrc -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Front Element Protection (was: Dropped K200D)
Anthony's answer is clear IMO although I will just add the following: Filters are nice but a bad or medium quality filter risks to get you only into constant image quality problems such as reflections you wouldn't get otherwise. I'd suggest buying good ones like Pentax SMC filters, High grade Hoya, B+W or comparable ones. On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 10:06 AM, eckinatoreckina...@gmail.com wrote: Is there such a thing as a final verdict on UV vs Skylight vs 'Protection' (whatever those are - do they block overprotective rays?) Filters? I need to buy one for my 16-50 seeing the time I spend in sandboxes with my camera these days... a blower wont do the trick for me all the time. Thanks Ecke 2009/9/9 Larry Levy larryl...@sprintmail.com: I come from the capital K Klutz school of carefulness. Starting with the 10D, I've been putting Giottos Aegis screens on the LCDs. It's a lot cheaper to replace if (when) something goes wrong. I'm also one of those who typically puts a UV filter in front of the lens. When I dropped my camera bag in an airport, the only damage was some cross-threading in the lens (which Eric fixed for me) and the replacement of the filter (which had given itself up to save the lens). Larry in Dallas -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Anyone from Belgium on the list?
You're welcome Mark :) I totally understand what you mean. I'd like to suggest that, in that matter (Belgian beers), you may just have found you only want to know more... (Ask Boris). Still a whole lot more to find out. If you know where to find some in your area and want me to give some suggestions, feel free to ask. It is Beers Weekend here in Brussels, Grand Place. Probably a couple guys will take weird ways returning home ;) Regards, -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: DA 16-50 lens with faulty SDM?
On Sat, Aug 22, 2009 at 6:44 PM, Joseph Tainterjtain...@mindspring.com wrote: Until Pentax get these problems fixed, I won't buy any more SDM lenses. Hoya has dramatically increased the price of lenses while refusing to improve manufacturing quality. Joe My limited readings on the subject point to a Dual AF problem, not an SDM problem per se. It doesn't change the problem at all but it means SDM-only lenses have much less problem if at all. I remember a Pentax rep stating that future lenses would be either screwdriven or SDM driven but not both as it posed manufacturing and reliability problems. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: [Not Pentax] Interesting advanced compacts cameras announced
Well, gimme a really compact PS with bright lens, usable with AV/TV/M modes and outputs RAW. Not a lot of'em. But it seems you don't care at all which really makes me wonder why you even posted that message if not by some kind of condescendence. On Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 2:05 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgigdigio...@gmail.com wrote: Ho hum, another point and shoot. I mean, really: what is so interesting about it? You'd swear every time a new Canon powershot is released it's another round of hallelujahs they finally fixed the darn things with noone remembering why the previous one was ballyhooed because of all it fixed in the previous one. There must be a heck of a lot wrong with these cameras if every one is such a huge leap forwards. -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PEF vs DNG observation
Indeed, but only for 32bit version.
On Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 10:20 PM, Luiz Felipeluiz.fel...@techmit.com.br wrote:
Thanks for the link, William. While looking around in pentaximaging.com I
learned about a vista codec for PEF - not checked because I still use xp,
only when I have to...
http://www.pentaximaging.com/files/software/PENTAX%20Raw%20Codec.exe
Or something like it...
lf
William Robb escreveu:
- Original Message - From: P. J. Alling
Subject: PEF vs DNG observation
So a long time ago it seems I downloaded a third party Windows driver
for Win2K to view PEF files as thumbnails. It works well and I can't
for the life of me remember where I got if from. It was pre-K10d so it
shouldn't have known anything about Pentax flavored DNG files, either
for the K10d or K20d However it unpacks K20D DNG's and PEF's without
any problem at all. In fact it unpacks DNG files even faster for
display than it does PEF's. I'm pretty sure that all it does is display
the internal Jpeg but still.
I don't know which one you have, but this one works quite well:
http://www.arcsoft.com/products/rawviewer/
Also, if you shoot DNGs rather than PEFs you can take this snippet:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.dng\ShellEx\{BB2E617C-0920-11d1-9A0B-00C04FC2D6C1}]
@={3F30C968-480A-4C6C-862D-EFC0897BB84B}
and save it as dng_thumbnails.reg (or anything as long as it has a .reg
extension). This will allow you to view DNG thumnails in Windows Explorer.
William Robb
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Re: Ugly event terms for photographers - What do you think?
Igor, I'm not familiar at all to event terms as I never went into such a situation. However, reading those terms, I'd strongly want to show'em my longest finger, sorry if this is harsh. May they go to hell. 'nuff said. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Hoya to seek digital camera alliance
I dunno why you all read it that way. If ther's anything to be read between the lines is that Hoya isn't into selling, they are actually into buying, which is excellent news. On Wed, Aug 19, 2009 at 7:25 PM, Perry Pellechiasnagglepus...@gmail.com wrote: Article on Reuters: http://www.reuters.com/article/technology-media-telco-SP/idUST15448620090818 Our digital camera business is not exactly a big operation. There are naturally questions among us whether it is big enough to go it alone, Hoya Chief Executive Hiroshi Suzuki told Reuters in an interview on Tuesday. I'm afraid it will need some sort of alliance with another company in the long term. This does not sound too promising. Any guesses on which company would make an alliance with Pentax. It seems Samsung has gotten everything they wanted and have moved on to with their own plans. Who does this leave? Perry. -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Hoya to seek digital camera alliance
Agreed as well. On Thu, Aug 20, 2009 at 9:57 PM, John Celion...@neovenator.com wrote: Graydon's post was the first to make complete, rational sense in this entire thread. I find it amusing that it seems to have been completely ignored by the doom gloom crowd. John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/calemp http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto Original Message Subject: Re: Hoya to seek digital camera alliance From: Graydon o...@uniserve.com Date: Wed, August 19, 2009 7:12 pm To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net On Wed, Aug 19, 2009 at 03:27:49PM -0400, Perry Pellechia scripsit: I was planning on buying a K7, but when a company says they are pessimistic that they can survive why should we believe they can? That's not even *close* to what he said. The guy is *Japanese*. Japanese software never, ever, under any circumstances, tells you to press OK button to continue; that would be having an inanimate object give a command to a person, and that would be unacceptably rude. It says things like your experience could possibly be improved should you elect to press the OK button. Japanese software firms will not admit to the existence of bugs, either; they produce point releases which enhance existing features. (Sometimes they enhance them into not destroying your data, but admitting to a specific bug? No. Not done.) So for a Japanese exec to say we're not large enough to support arbitrary future camera development is a loss of face. Needing a partner; also a loss of face. Very gloomy. Nothing at all about the short and medium-term viability of the business, just we can't take on Canon and Sony and Panasonic by ourselves. Which has been blessed obvious for quite some time now, really. Samsung, well, we'll see. They're in the Sony and Panasonic size class; the problem is that they're Korean, and Japanese/Korean relations have this element of irrationality. (As in, Japanese people are reluctant to buy cameras with Korean sensors in them.) But, you know, the future is uncertain; someone might figure out how to dynamically sinter variable diffraction lenses out of tetrahedral carbon, aluminium, and fluorine for dirt cheap, and someone else might figure out how to make sensors out of coated glass fibre, and the entire camera business as we know it could disappear next year. There is no knowing. For now, though, I don't see any particular reason for panic, or even particular concern; the Pentax camera business is apparently hitting their short term sales targets, starting to think about more market share and taking on Sony and Canon, and therefor prepping the ground for will require partner, so that it's a sound strategic alliance rather than humiliating desperation when they go do it. Face management, that's all. Absolutely vital to an East Asian firm. -- Graydon -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List p...@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
[K-7] Interesting analysis...
...about noise, resolution, texture loss and dynamic range. http://falklumo.blogspot.com/2009/08/pentax-k-7-in-german-magazine-test.html -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
[Not Pentax] Interesting advanced compacts cameras announced
If the Canon G11 is a rather natural evolution without anything surprising the S90 is interesting IMO because very compact and as such can compete with Pana LX3 (on size at least) and yet receives a (35mm eq.) 28-105mm f/2.0-4.9 zoom and rather big sensor (for a compact) of 1/1.7. Mmm wanna see those two against Pana LX4 :) :) Canon S90 http://www.dpreview.com/news/0908/09081907canons90.asp Canon G11 http://www.dpreview.com/news/0908/09081908canong11.asp -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT -- Leica S system release date and specifications announced.
Mmm I saw a couple of lateste Pana PS (dunno the exact model) and there was NO Leica mention anywhere on lens or body. Weird, they have all sported Leica tag for years AFAIK. Maybe they agreed to disagree? On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 6:06 PM, Adam Maasa...@mawz.ca wrote: On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 11:09 AM, Graydono...@uniserve.com wrote: On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 05:16:42PM -0400, Adam Maas scripsit: On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 5:07 PM, P. J. Allingwebstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: [snip - Leica S format] Yea, but it won't say Leica on it... That's a feature, not a bug. Well, wait a year or so and I'm sure the Panasonic version will be available. -- Graydon No Panny version until Leica goes broke and Panny buys them. Leica has unwisely IMHO chosen to not avail itself of Panasonic's expertise with the M, R or S series digital systems which were developed with the aid of Kodak(All), Imacon(DMR) and PhaseOne(S2). The D system stuff (read 4/3rds) and PS's are the only Panasonic/Leica partnerships although it's strongly rumoured that we will see Leica G lenses (For the Micro 4/3rds system) come september. -- M. Adam Maas http://www.mawz.ca Explorations of the City Around Us. -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: K7 minimum ISO; K7 Heat
Yep, if shadow compensation/high synamic range is ON, iso range is 200-6400 instead of 100-6400. On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 12:01 AM, Charles Robinsoncharl...@visi.com wrote: On Aug 16, 2009, at 16:54, John Francis wrote: On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 04:44:41PM -0500, Larry Levy wrote: What's the lowest ISO for your K7? Mine only goes down to 200, but the book mentions 100. That's interesting. At the San Jose roadshow we noticed that on some of the K-7 bodies you could set ISO 100, but on others you could not. I just assumed some of them were earlier pre-production bodies, so I didn't follow up on the point. We did ascertain one thing, though - it didn't seem to be related to whether or not you had extended range (ISO 6400) enabled. I think it's related to the dynamic range expansion stuff don't know the specific terminology for it as I don't own one. -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org http://www.facebook.com/charles.robinson -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: The K7 roadshow came to town today ...
On Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 8:52 PM, Joseph McAllisterpentax...@mac.com wrote: Back to the negative. Aperture, iPhoto, Preview - none of the apps on my Mac will let me view any images (PEF) off of the K-7. Aperture comes the closest. It generated thumbnails. I sent email berating Apple and Pentax last night. They will most likely disown me and take my toys away. But I'm pissed that Aperture has had no upgrades since November of last year to include new cameras. I will now try something I have not before, and that is to us someone's software to convert the PEFs to DNGs of JPEGs s can see them bigger than a business card. Joe, the last RAW update was only a couple weeks ago, not even a month maybe. RAW are a OS support thing in Apple world, as you probably know. RAW updates are either specific (RAW update through the usual built-in software update from Apple or usualy built into OS upgrade (like 10.5.5 to 10.5.6). Apple is always a bit late, speically for Pentax to upgrade their RAW support. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: First thoughts: GPS, geocoding (Mac, Lightroom)
A couple more comments after readings all posts :) * I know I don't need GpsBabel but it is easier to plug it rather than having to mess with the MicroSD card content. Not I don't want to, but I didn't take time to look into it yet. Houdah can't find the Garmin directly it seems. So GPSBabel is easier, for now. * The type of device you chose to use has more undirect consequences than one might think: - A logger is easier to use but most of them have built-in battery you can't remove. What if it is depleted? Sucks huh? Even if it is removable, one more charger :( - I dunno if some loggers use AA or AAA. That would be an answer. Autonomy is often questionable (like 5-10 hours max). - You may trust a logger green LED stating it catched satelites, I really prefer seeing that on a screen. Dunno why, I'm more confident that way. - As some did suggest, you can use smartphones (Blackberries, iphone 3G etc.) to log GPS positions. The question is: do you want to risk your phone's battery getting depleted by logging your positions? I certainly don't but that's just me of course. Also, I may have chose that if I already had a phone with GPS, much cheaper then. - AFAIK most loggers or phones will get basic GPS reception meaning less accuracy than specific GPS receivers (but is it important for logging purposes? I dunno). - Car GPS devices can often be hacked and used as loggers (as I wrote already) but internal non removable battery might be annoying. - Specific devices will usually stay way longer on batteries. 18-20 hours on two simple AAs are the way to go for me. - Maps can be difficult to find or expensive :( I'm indeed looking at any other software which has been discussed in this thread. Thanks to everybody for your input. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: First thoughts: GPS, geocoding (Mac, Lightroom)
Brian, if you want a GPS logger only it will be a lot cheaper but will work just for that. I do use (and I know Ralf does as well) a Garmin GPSMap 60cx which recently plummeted price. Garmin eTrex range is known as well to be good devices. You may want to think about the intended uses of this device, it will help chosing the good one. On Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 12:14 AM, Brian Walterssupera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: On Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:25 +1000, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: On 10/08/2009, Ralf R. Radermacher fotor...@gmx.de wrote: IMHO Thibouille doesn't need GPS-Babel either for retrieving track data from his Garmin. I have exactly the same model. It's recognized by Mac OS as a normal USB mass storage device and Houdah-Geo reads the files as they come out of the Garmin. The only case when I need GPS-Babel is when I want to convert my Garmin tracks to .kml files for display in Google Earth. I just found a near ideal Windows geotagging solution, GeoSetter, very nice, looks like it will do everything I need. My GPS device allows me to export tracks in various formats including .kml so I don't need GPS-Babel at all now :-) Interesting thread, this. I've started geotagging images using Studioline Photo Classic, the program I use for cataloging and managing my photos. The program can read data from a portable GPS device but as I don't own one I'm manually geotagging. It's not as slow as it sounds but obviously it's not going to be as accurate as using a GPS. I'm interested in getting a GPS device to make the geotagging more automatic but have no idea what's available. I'd be interested in any suggestions for a basic portable GPS device. Studioline supports .gpx, .nmea and .kml formats. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Email service worth paying for. Try it for free -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Great info on the monitor how about the CPU?
My 2 cents: * If bang for the buck is what you want, go AMD, not the best in town but certainly best price/performance ratio. * 4GB is alright (I'd say OKish). You may want to consider getting a 64bit OS if you're using windows. Peripheral support isn't good in 64bit versions if you have too many older peripherals (old scanners etc.). However, it will let you add mor memory later. As for 64bit versions: Vista Home basic will go up to 8GB. Vista Home Premium up to 16GB. Others (Pro etc.) up to 128GB. 32bit version will NOT use 4GB , whatever they tell you but 3.3GB. Basicaly throw 1 out of your 4 GB of RAM. * Fast disk drive is always better. Don't even look at 5400rpm drives. 7200rpm is the minimum you want. If you can drop more dollars in storage, I'd buy a 10.000rpm 300GB WD drive for OS and PS scratch drive. Nothing else to add, others gave good advices. Regards, -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
First thoughts: GPS, geocoding (Mac, Lightroom)
I was frustrated not to remember were I took some shots so decided that somehow I should get a GPS. There are multiple solutions, including some small devices (mouse-like) which became quite commoncalled gps loggers and full featured GPS devices. I thought that about 100 Euros for that was maybe a bit steep but realized I could make a better investment and got myself a Garmin Gpsmap 60cx. The exact model isn't important of course. IMO paying 250 Euros for a device I can use while cycling, driving a car, walking, can find a route and show a mapis a better deal than gps logger (just my thoughts). Using GPSbabel (freeware) to extract the log out of the device is very easy and Houdahgeo (about 25 dollars) for tagging the pictures automaticaly based on the tracklog is easy as well. Lightroom will allow for displaying a Googlemaps page with location if Iclick on the GPS coords in metadata. All in all, very happy with my purchase. Very easy to use and very useful. Regards, PS: this tutorial may get your interest: http://www.gavingough.com/workshops/online-tutorials/adding-gps-geodata-in-lightroom/ PS2: some car GPS devices can be hacked as to keep a tracklog even if they are not supposed to. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Accelerating PS CS4 with your Graphics Card: Interesting article and Adobe Knowledgebase about it.
For those interested: Article: http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/review/1496578/apps-exploit-graphics-cards Adobe's KB: http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/404/kb404898.html -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: today's news
Very sorry to hear that Larry :( I'm sure you will find a job which suits you better, being freelance or not. Your next FS won't be read as most other FSes ... Regards, -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D2007 user (trying out D2009) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: How precise is your K-7's spirit level?
What is the supposed connection between the level and grid in the viewfinder/Liveview? Most of the time they will not agree and it is perfectly normal AFAICT: camera being level and what's in your viewfinder being level are two completely different things... or I did not get what you were talking about which is absolutely possible. On Thu, Aug 6, 2009 at 8:37 AM, Chris Mitchellchris.mitch...@which.net wrote: Mine's a long way out It's obvious when looking through the viewfinder or in live view with the grid turned on, but here's a demo with a good quality spirit level (Electronic level says level): http://mitch.myzen.co.uk/Levels/K7level1.jpg And spirit level turned through 180 degrees to compensate for any inaccuracie: http://mitch.myzen.co.uk/Levels/K7level2.jpg I don't want to bang on about it, but thought you'd like to see these (which I posted in the other thread on this subject). I didn't buy the K7 for this feature (didn't even know about it until I read the manual) and I'll stop using the feature (or compensate like William says). For landscapes the live view grid is useful - almost as good as the grid screen I had on my Z1P... Chris -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of William Robb Sent: 06 August 2009 00:37 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: How precise is your K-7's spirit level? - Original Message - From: Margus Männik Subject: Re: How precise is your K-7's spirit level? IF it has a function like this, it should be accurate. At least as accurate as naked eye. K-7 is a serious tool, not a toy and inaccurate functions are decreasing it's creditability. For an average person the level is real low-tech and so they think: hey, if even the god damn level isn't accurate, there's no sense to talk about the complex functions like image processing. I suspect that the level is more accurate than many of the people who are presuming it is wrong are giving it credit for. Checking it by putting a cheap harware store level across the hot shoe, for example, is not going to give an especially accurate assessment. The level on my camera is bang on the money, as measured by a $50.00 contractor grade precision 12 torpedo level. What I found though, was that I was not able to directly check the level, I had to check it somewhat indirectly to get an accurate reading. If the level is out by a dit or two, it isn't the end of the world, just use the dit that is lit when level as the aim point. Or, you can bitch and whine on the internet if that is what floats your boat, but it isn't as constructive. William Robb -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: my pocket dslr
Yep, somewhat but the DA40 fits my K-7 better than it fitted my K10D. Simply, the K10D was somewhat big, so fitting an ultraslim lens on it was more questionable; On Tue, Aug 4, 2009 at 7:46 AM, P. J. Allingwebstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Actually I think the stubby little lens and the big hand grip makes to combination look a bit comical. Miserere wrote: 2009/8/2 Larry Colen l...@red4est.com: On Sun, Aug 02, 2009 at 08:31:54PM -0400, Miserere wrote: 2009/8/1 Larry Colen l...@red4est.com: It makes me curious about how the K7/DA40 combo is, and how many Pentax could sell if they marketed it right. I would say a few. The problem is you used the taboo word in Pentax World: Marketing. They do make a fine pair, though: http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/img/dcw/docs/170/340/pentax1_28.jpg That looks pretty sweet. Interesting that you don't have the sunshade on. The biggest problem with using my K100 as a pocketcam is the damn snoot of the eyepiece. Sunshade? That's not my camera, Larry. No money to upgrade at the moment...maybe in the new year if it's gone below $1k and I've found a job. --M. -- The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he does he is certainly a damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is not a free man any more than a dog. --G. K. Chesterton -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: K-7 and LR2.0 again
2009/8/3 Ralf R. Radermacher fotor...@gmx.de: One thing strikes me as odd: when I open Lightroom, the colours in all thumbnails of my pictures taken with the K10D look just as they do once the pictures have been opened to display themon the whole screen. Smelles Camera calibration issues to me. The thumbnails from the K-7 look quite odd and so do the pictures right after opening the full-screen view. After a moment, the colour change markedly. I've never observed anything like this with my K10D. If your computer is a bit old or hard disk a bit slow it will do this. It first opens the original then applies the Lightroom settings. Nothing to worry but maybe upgrade your hard drive / computer. Also, many of the files from the K-7 (normal outside shots on a sunny day) open with the as shot WB selection showing grotesquely high magenta values (40 and more) in the WB section and totally oversaturated squeaky blue skies (requiring corrections by as much as -50 for blue saturation). Calibration issues as well IMO. I'm really beginning to despair and there isn't much left to keep me from simply selling my K-7 again. I think we should blame this on Adobe, not on Pentax. You may want to try (just for colours checking) the Pentax supplied software. If there's no issue, I think things will be quite clear. Ralf -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: First Macro
Yep it is soft. This shot did remind me of my Tammy SP 70-120 3.5-4 Macro 1:2 (long name heh?). Took it outside and took a couple shots... soft. :( I thought it was a bit better but well .. John, as you can see, even a old but high end macro (1:2) zoom is quite soft. Considering this, I think the result you got is very acceptable, taking your lens into account. Of course, a real macro will do much better :( On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 2:38 AM, Joseph McAllisterpentax...@mac.com wrote: It looks slightly soft - could be movement of the leaf. It's so small and there is no metadata, so I don't know what you shot it at, i.e.: zoom focal length, shutter speed, etc.. It looks typical, is my 2 cents worth. :-) On Aug 2, 2009, at 15:59 , John Graves wrote: Thought I'd see what my Sigma 70-300 would do in macro mode. Any and all comments are appreciated. My first reaction was that there is depth of field in this beast. Is Depth of field an experiment. Also the tripod came out quickly. But it was fun Look here: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2498/3782205427_b4970bd919.jpg -- John Graves WA1JG jh.gra...@verizon.net Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com I couldn't remember most of what I know today if it weren't for others sharing their knowledge of my past on the Internet. Thank you… -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: K-7 and LR2.0 again
It may be that Lightroom 2.4 simply recognizes PEF from the K-7 (DNG is de facto recognized) but not much more. Nothing optimized, nothing calibrated. Adobe says Camera Raw 5.4 and Lightroom 2.4 both support K-7 in PEF and DNG format. Weird. Hello, Adobe? -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Sigma flash woes
P-TTL metering relies entirely on usual multizone metering. This is why it was so much cheaper to abandon plain old TTL (much less hardware, less software = much cheaper). It means that a new flash would not change much if PTTL protocol doesn't change or if metering doesn't change (except badly engineered Sigmas maybe). Luckily the K-7 has an improved metering. I'm not using flash enough to say how much better it is than older Pentax DSLRs but it is better. The classical shoot in front of a mirror was quite acceptable when K10D was not. The guys from the list who own a K-7 and use flash should make thourough testing :) I'd help but consider myself as a total noob as per flash use :( -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Sigma flash woes
Paul, there's only one way to get more power with PTTL that I know of but it is 'a bit' bulky and 'slightly' expensive... Metz 76MZ5. I wouldn't say it is interesting on a power/price POV however. On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 3:43 PM, Paul Stenquistpnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I have no problems with my 540s. I use them constantly, often in high-speed synch mode. The only thing I'd ask for is more power and a better remote battery pack. Paul On Aug 3, 2009, at 9:38 AM, Allison Viron wrote: Since my last four posts since my test didn't get through, I don't expect this to either, but it is worth a try... I actually have the Sigma flash, and it seems to work well on my K20. I noticed that it does severely underexpose if the built in diffuser is pulled out, but it works if I just don't mess with that. I think I just lucked out with my Sigma working. I did want the 540, but at the time I didn't think I could afford it (I am not really sure why I thought this...I make all kinds of exceptions for camera gear ;o) I t just seems that there isn't a perfect flash solution with a Pentax camera. Allison On Sun, Aug 2, 2009 at 10:42 PM, John Sessomsjsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: Larry Colen On Sat, Aug 01, 2009 at 11:45:02AM -0400, Adam Maas wrote: The Sigma flashes have a well-earned reputation for being cheap junk. They're both cheaply built and also very rarely actually fully compatible with the flash protocol they claim to support. That's good to know. Metz on the other hand makes superb kit. If I stick with Pentax, I may well need to find something to replace my AF540. I swear that I spend more time fighting that POS than I do with it operating correctly. Sometimes P-TTL works beautifully, sometimes I just get something about four stops underexposed. That, however, may be the camera, someone said that they tried a K-7 and where the K20 metered on the reflection of the flash the K-7 metered on the rest of the scene. Since I can't trust P-TTL to work properly, or may have other reasons to shoot in manual flash mode, I frequently want to. My AF-540 will not stay in manual mode. It'll work in manual for a while and will then spontaneously decide that what I really need is P-TTL. I even sent it in to be repaired. They replaced a bunch of the circuitry, but it still decides it knows better than me what I want. I don't think it's possible to repair it so it won't do that. My experience with the AF-540 is it will stay in whatever mode you set it in until it powers itself down to save the batteries. When it powers up again it reverts to P-TTL and I think that's the way Pentax designed it. So it's broken by design. One reason I love the mode switch on my Nikon Speedlights. No way for the flash to override hardware selection of mode. Another peeve is that there is no manual control over the in camera flash. I have studio strobes that can be optically triggered, but there seems to be no way of doing so without putting a little dumb external flash on my camera. It would be so simple to have a menu item to run the flash manually at full power down to 1/16 at 1/2 stop intervals. I wonder if setting the flash compensation for the built in flash to -2EV and fitting a small deflector to bounce it up to the ceiling would work? It might. But even then the preflash will trigger the strobes early. If the strobes are smart enough to offer a preflash delay option, you can also use a Nikon SG-3IR panel to block the visible portion of the popup's firing (this should work for controlling a flash via wireless TTL as well). -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Ping
Two comments Bob: First one: I'm not interested in running Windows on my mac either which is why I'm running OsX in my PC. Much more fun. Second one: My brother just found out what slowed his Mac so much... He he as Macbook pro, dual CPU blabla. His base system dates from... 7 years ago, transfered to each new computer: all preferences etc (Registry in Windows language) dated back from 6 years. And his system tends to go flacky. Geez, my system's flacky after 9 months when running Windows only :( Regards, -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Ping
Thomas, you may find some scripts allowing iSync to play nicely with your phone. I found one for my parents Nokia 3160: not supposed to work but it syncs with iSnc (with Bluetooth) VERY nicely :) :) On Sun, Aug 2, 2009 at 11:51 PM, Thomas Bohntho...@bohnomat.de wrote: On Aug 2, 2009, at 11:13 PM, paul stenquist wrote: I'm one of the lucky ones. I have no need to run Windows on anything. I thought so too, until this week. I bought a Samsung Galaxy cell phone. And Samsung released a firmware update and the only way to install this update was to run a weird piece of software called New PC Studio and this piece of software is of course only available for Windows. And I thought, I would buy an Android cell phone so that I don't need Windows ... Thomas -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: DPReview vs the DA* 55 1.4 SDM
Margus, what are your findings about sharpness, specially wide open? Supposedly (I insist, I can't compare myself) the FA50 is soft wide open and DA*55 is quite sharp even wide open. What is your take on this? Thank you. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Does K20 feed video signals to video output during LV?
AFAIK K20D will only ouput still images. I could still be useful as studio/astro photography. On Sat, Aug 1, 2009 at 4:37 PM, Misereremiser...@gmail.com wrote: I'd like to know the answer to that too! --M. -- -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- http://www.EnticingTheLight.com -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 2009/8/1 Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com: Title says whats needed to say. -- MaritimTim -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: DPReview vs the DA* 55 1.4 SDM
IT confirms what I thought, I will have to chose between it and 60-250. Ouch !! Thank you William. On Sat, Aug 1, 2009 at 5:01 PM, William Robbwar...@gmail.com wrote: - Original Message - From: Thibouille Subject: Re: DPReview vs the DA* 55 1.4 SDM Margus, what are your findings about sharpness, specially wide open? Supposedly (I insist, I can't compare myself) the FA50 is soft wide open and DA*55 is quite sharp even wide open. This is what I found. I'm not sure if I'd call the FA50 to be soft wide open, but it certainly lost a lot of sharpness wider than f/2.8. The DA* lens is only very slightly less sharp wide open than it is stopped down to f/4 (where it sings). By f/8 there isn't much to say between the two, so if you spend your life stopped down to 5.6 or smaller, the DA* is probably not the lens for you. However, if you like to shoot wide open and have decent sharpness, then you have to decide if you can stomach the cost of admission. The DA* does come with a very impressive lens hood. William Robb -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Sigma flash woes
Jostein, I'm not surprised at all. I dunno if your problems repeated the same way with both K20D and K-7 but each new Pentax camera trashes Sigma flash compatibility. The Sigma probably needs an updated firmware. BTW, Metz provides a USB port on the 58 anf 48 flashes which allows for firmware upgrades without seiding the flash back to the manufacturer. I'd also trust Metz a whole lot more than Sigma as for compatibility purposes. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: DPReview vs the DA* 55 1.4 SDM
MMm intersting as this isn't the same feedback as William's, at all. Could it be that your lens woud show an alignment problem is DPRs lens? Maybe your FA is very good :) More food for thoughts (for me)... -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Three samples were all bad (was: DPReview vs the DA* 55 1.4 SDM)
For those two particuliar lenses, yes. Good testers (specially those who can afford and DPR most probably can) get lenses from shops, not from the manufacturers. This really is simple thing to avoid any problem. Manufactures do this kind of things in every industrial markets: CPUs, GPUs always hand picked samples. If I had to make a demonstration of a software I developped and end the demostration by saying that it will work as well as that for my customers, promised. Would you trust me just because I said so? This is BS. I don't try to defend Pentax, they have issue and they have to deal with it. They'd better. But DPR are really amateurish at best. On Sat, Aug 1, 2009 at 6:16 PM, Mark Ericksonm...@westerickson.net wrote: Given the fact that the Canon 50/1.4 USM and Nikon 50/1.4D I tested were bought by Phil years ago through normal retail channels for camera testing, this idea can safely be discounted. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Does K20 feed video signals to video output during LV?
You will find some information here: http://pentaxdslrs.blogspot.com/2009/07/more-photos-of-ikan-v5600-lcd-monitor.html Thanks to Yvon Bourque. On Sat, Aug 1, 2009 at 8:25 PM, Joseph McAllisterpentax...@mac.com wrote: Yes, but at the same resolution as the rear LCD. It would be nice if one could get a pretty picture worth viewing for composition and especially sharpness (focus) into one's laptop, like I see all these dudes in the magazine ads with their laptop on a 'special' stand. Maybe it would work better with a LCD TV instead. Perhaps the K-7 will do that, what with their HD video capability. Owners? On Aug 1, 2009, at 06:05 , Tim Øsleby wrote: Title says whats needed to say. Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com “ The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.” — Kevan Olesen -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: K-7 new firmware 1.01
I did quick trials and it seems my K10D will not do DFS in B mode at 30 seconds exposure. On Sat, Aug 1, 2009 at 8:56 PM, Joseph McAllisterpentax...@mac.com wrote: The K100, K10, and K20 (and I assume K-7) all have a special function (each a different number) to turn Noise Reduction 'ON', but not really off, just changing under what circumstances it is used. The K20 may be the exception, (and maybe the K-7) as it allows NR to be turned OFF when shooting in high-sensitivity settings. But none of the manuals go into specifics except the K20, which defines 'slow speed shooting' as longer than 3/10 of a second. On Aug 1, 2009, at 09:07 , John Sessoms wrote: From: Miserere 2009/7/31 John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com: From: P. J. Alling The camera automatically does a dark frame hot pixel noise reduction on long time duration images. ?The dark frame is produced right after the long exposure for the same amount of time to approximate the hot pixels that will light up from the heat build up from the sensor being continuously powered up. ?So what happens is the exposure takes roughly twice as long. ?1/2 of which is after the actual exposure is finished... The K10D didn't do that. Did the K20D? Could it be turned off if it did? John, I have a K10D and it does do dark frame subtraction on long exposures. Or you can turn it off, like I did on the 4th of July to photograph the fireworks. Did you mean something else and I didn't understand you correctly? Please elaborate! :-) I've never noticed it with the K10D. But if it can be turned off, I may perhaps have turned it off without realizing that's what it was. Or perhaps, I didn't notice it enough to recognize it. I'll have to get the manual out again. Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com Gaudeamus igitur, juvenes dum sumus... http://tinyurl.com/ndmfhb -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: I've made a lens decision
The 18-250 is available in both Tamron and Pentax brands. The only differences are look and probably in K-7 case, auto CA etc. correction. This zoom is also well known as being pretty damn good for what it is (a do it all lens). On Sat, Aug 1, 2009 at 11:16 PM, Joseph McAllisterpentax...@mac.com wrote: On Aug 1, 2009, at 13:35 , Cory Waters wrote: I have decided that for walking around at a place like Disney World with your family taking those sorts of snapshots, you need to have a lens like a 28-200. I'm willing to sacrifice the perceived loss of tack-sharp or fantastic image quality whatever to have one fairly compact lens that has the wide focal range that I really want on days like these. I've been carrying the 16-50 and the 50-200 but changing lenses is such a bother when you have all this other gack we're carrying through the parks. CW DA 18-250 — a little bigger, heavier, and you have to keep the creep lock locked until you up it to your face, but MUCH more versatile on the wide end (think 27mm vs 42mm) Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com There is no off position to the genius switch. Genius can, however, be observed as insanity. -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: DPReview vs the DA* 55 1.4 SDM
For what I read from various sources, the DA*55 is as sharp as a lens can be. In fact some do find the lens too sharp for its supposedly portrait purpose, showing too easily things you might want to hide under softness ;) On Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 10:12 PM, Sasha Sobolsa...@asobol.com wrote: That's what I thought. Thanks! LBA attacks back :P --Sasha On Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 12:40 PM, William Robbwar...@gmail.com wrote: - Original Message - From: Sasha Sobol Subject: Re: DPReview vs the DA* 55 1.4 SDM Btw, does anybody have both the DA* 55 1.4 SDM and Voigtlander 58mm 1.4? I don't any longer. After doing a couple of shoots with the DA*55, I decided that the Nokton should go to a new home. The Voigtlander is a fine lens, the DA* is a better lens. William Robb -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: K-7 new firmware 1.01
It is possible AFAIK but you have to know first how many exposure you will need which isn't exactly a nice solution. On Thu, Jul 30, 2009 at 5:20 PM, AlunFotoalunf...@gmail.com wrote: A thought just crossed my mind... Is it possible to use the multi-exposure to bypass DFS, or does the camera apply DFS between each part-exposure? Jostein 2009/7/30 Ralf R. Radermacher fotor...@gmx.de: Graydon o...@uniserve.com wrote: Is there any reason to think that it is technically possible to fix this issue with the current (K-7) or previous (K20D) generation 14.6 MP Samsung sensors? This might be a öproblem for really long exposures. At least they could let us shoot without DFS using shorter times and lower sensitivities. They do in all other exposure modes. You can do 30 sec exposures in M without mandatory DFS. Why not in B? Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Crap! K7 Sensor Problem
Sorry to hear that Mark. The firmware update coming very very soon may help. I hope so. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Crap! K7 Sensor Problem
Makes me remember I had such a problem with my istD in Greece, years ago: the embedded Jpeg was OK but the RAW was not. It was the very singe time this happened to me. Maybe a card write problem. I will never know. hat K-7 thing however seem to be documented somehow. I still think that might be easily cured in a firmware update, coming this wednesday AFAIK. On Tue, Jul 28, 2009 at 9:35 AM, Cottycotty...@mac.com wrote: On 27/7/09, Mark Cassino, discombobulated, unleashed: Here's a sample - actual pixels of the very last shot I took yesterday. (Apologies - the shot is not properly focused.) Guide arrows help identify the hot pixel column. http://www.markcassino.com/temp/IMGP1267.jpg I'm sure I've seen this before where the pictures get slightly scored as they are pulled through from the sensor to the SD card. Make sure no sharp edges where you insert the SD card. Best of luck. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=| http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: How does software learn EXIF lens encoding
The only official of doing this is OEM providing the code which means 3rd parties do 'cheat': they either use (yet) unused codes (which may create future problems) or clone codes from supposedly equivalent OEM lenses (like if Sigma 18-55/2.8 used DA16-50/2.8 code). In the end, the only way to be sure of anything is to use OEM lenses and no theird party lenses (hum...). Even if a code is used only by a third party, a software provider (say, Adobe) may or may not want to take it into account. In the end, some lenses are recognized perfectly, some are recognized as something they are not (at all) and some are never recognized at all. OEM lenses always end up being recognized. Anyone who wants to fiddle with codes can: * open an EXIF from e.g. DA60-250 with an EXIF viewer, * note the corresponding code, * find the correspondance table in the target software, * edit the table to reflect the correspondance betwwen code and lens name. AFAIK, the focal length is always OK, just the lens name which is tricky. You probably do not want your Sigma lens to identify itself as a Pentax lens, specialy if you're comparing the two lenses deciding which one you need to keep :o This is all really a simple stupid thing but it may have consequences. IMO anyone interested in this should always check how a third party lens idetifies itself as to minimize confusion. Hope it helps. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: How does software learn EXIF lens encoding
Joe, you're stating things so much simpler than I do ... On Tue, Jul 28, 2009 at 10:38 PM, Joseph McAllisterpentax...@mac.com wrote: If my EXIF says the lens is either a SMCP-FA 28-85 or a Sigma 28-105, then I know it was my Tokina AT-X Pro 80-200 ƒ2.8. Simple as that... :-) (this is a true story) On Jul 28, 2009, at 13:31 , Thibouille wrote: The only official of doing this is OEM providing the code which means 3rd parties do 'cheat': they either use (yet) unused codes (which may create future problems) or clone codes from supposedly equivalent OEM lenses (like if Sigma 18-55/2.8 used DA16-50/2.8 code). In the end, the only way to be sure of anything is to use OEM lenses and no theird party lenses (hum...). Even if a code is used only by a third party, a software provider (say, Adobe) may or may not want to take it into account. In the end, some lenses are recognized perfectly, some are recognized as something they are not (at all) and some are never recognized at all. OEM lenses always end up being recognized. Anyone who wants to fiddle with codes can: * open an EXIF from e.g. DA60-250 with an EXIF viewer, * note the corresponding code, * find the correspondance table in the target software, * edit the table to reflect the correspondance betwwen code and lens name. AFAIK, the focal length is always OK, just the lens name which is tricky. You probably do not want your Sigma lens to identify itself as a Pentax lens, specialy if you're comparing the two lenses deciding which one you need to keep :o This is all really a simple stupid thing but it may have consequences. IMO anyone interested in this should always check how a third party lens idetifies itself as to minimize confusion. Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com http://gallery.me.com/jomac http://web.me.com/jomac/show.me/Blog/Blog.html -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
How much would you pay for an FA 50/2.8 macro?
I do not really need one but one good priced, I think. Even for resale, it may tempt me. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: DA* 200/2.8 on film
Very interesting Boris. Looking at all thse results, it seems to me, that at most aperture settings (not f/16-22), the DA35macro may in fact be quite useable on FullFrame/Film. I shouldn't have seen that ;) Thank you and Derby. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: My current prime lens A-Team
For now, usual kit (which I brought to Lisbon, a week ago) is as follows: Sigma 28/1.8 EX FA 50/1.4 DA 16-45 DA 50-200 DA 40 Limited When weight isn't an issue, my lovely K30/2.8 will go in the bag as well. I'll see if I'll change anything now with both WR kit lenses. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: K20D vs. K7 High ISO Noise Comparisons
On Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 7:07 PM, Misereremiser...@gmail.com wrote: Does the K-7 have adjustable NR? I seem to remember it did. If so, then there is probably a setting (mid or high NR) on the K-7 that will give you images like those out of the K20D. Yep :) Noise Reduction in High Iso: None, Light, Medium, Strong Noise Reduction High Iso Kick-in (translated from French): 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 Long Exposure Noise Reduction (Dark Frame Substraction?): Yes / No As somebody who does a lot of BW, I always want higher resolution at high ISOs rather than controlled chroma noise that kills details (like I've seen on the Nikon D80 at high NR). Indeed. I suspect that 'Strong Noise Reduction' in Pentax Language somehow means Medium or Light in Canikon Language. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: K20 vs K100 smackdown continued
About 'RAW histogram': Not AFAIK but so called 'Pro cameras' may do so. I highly doubt about it though: if WB influences histogram (and it does) there's no way to do a really useful 'RAW histogram' because even if it was available, the resulting histogram following a WB change would not be the same as the so-called 'RAW histogram'. So in the end, there's no point in a 'RAW histogram', unfortunately and when possible, WB choice prior to the shoot is and will always be better. Otherwise there would not be so many (expensive) accessories for managing the WB. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: K20 Shutter noise.
Yep, compared to my K10D, K-7 is silent as possible. On Sat, Jul 18, 2009 at 5:27 AM, paul stenquistpnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I never found the K20 shutter to be objectionably loud. However, the K7 shutter is considerably quieter. Paul On Jul 17, 2009, at 11:18 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: I'm getting a bit tired of reading all these reviews of how noisy the K20 shutter is. Last night I was at an event where there were a couple of other photographers with their DSLR of choice, a Nikon D90 user and a Sony user, (I think he was using an A100, it had two dials, on either side of the prism anyway), both commented favorably on how quiet the shutter was on the K20. I don't know what the reviewers are comparing the K20 shutter noise to but it sure isn't other real world DSLRs. -- The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he does he is certainly a damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is not a free man any more than a dog. --G. K. Chesterton -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: K20D vs. K7 High ISO Noise Comparisons
There is less chroma noise IMO. When noise is there it is less annoying than the K20D it seems (it seems 'cos I do not own a K20D). I indeed prefer that kind of noise than from my K10D, clearly. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: K20 vs K100 smackdown continued
Yep, the histogram takes WB into account. If your WB isn't correct (which is often the case for me since RAW allows for that, I don't caremuch about WB when shooting), the histogram is screwed (and the photographer also consequently). -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: K20 mojo
Note that 1.02 is the latest for k100D (SDHC compatibility Update only but who knows with Pentax). On Tuesday, July 21, 2009, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Mon, Jul 20, 2009 at 10:35:45PM -0400, P. J. Alling wrote: Stupid question: Are you running the latest firmware? There are no stupid questions, only stupid people. I'm running 1.03 on the K20D and 1.00 on the K100. -- The first step is learning to take great photos, the second step is learning to throw away ones that are merely good. Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://www.red4est.com/lrc -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
K-7 impressions...
After playing a bit with it (battery charging): * dunno if true but I got the impression it is noticeably lighter than my K10D * body grip is at least as goos as K10D, * AF-S is snappier but how much is too early to tell and I have no (not yet?) any SDM lens, * AF-C is way more reactive * Flash exposure is much less sensitive to reflective surfaces. I did the mirror test: K10D almost unusable, K-7 absolutely usable, the only overexpose part is the reflected flash blink as one would expect, * CD-AF (Contrast Detect AF) is slow as predicted but useful. * LiveView on a big hi-rez screen IS useful (really I mean). More later... (damned battery) -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: K-7 impressions...
Haven't buy the grip, they do not have them available just yet, neither had they any spare battery :'( On Mon, Jul 20, 2009 at 10:07 PM, William Robbwar...@gmail.com wrote: - Original Message - From: AlunFoto Subject: Re: K-7 impressions... 2009/7/20 Thibouille pentaxl...@gmail.com: More later... (damned battery) Should have bought a set of lithium AAs on my way home when you picked up the camera. :-) I tossed 6 Alkaline AAs into my K-7 to get the thing going while the battery was charging. I think I managed to get through the set up before they died. I thought this didn't bode well for battery life, but my first time using the camera for real was over 1600 shots in one session, and on the stock battery. William Robb -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: K-7 and AF360 flash
I can test that as soon as tomorrow. Tell me what you want, I'll do if I can. On Sun, Jul 19, 2009 at 9:03 PM, David J Brookspentko...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone put some time into testing the K7 and 360 flash.?? I had the K10D and 360 at the small product shoot i did Thursday, but gave up and used the D200 and SB800 flash. More keepers Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Slingshot anyone?
Hi Ralf, I used both Slignshot 100 and 200 versions. Gave the 100 tp y father and got the 200 instead, at the time, because the ist-D or K10D wouldn't go inside with the grip attached. Of course, more lenses can fit inside the 200 as well. In general, I love it, just love the fact I can swing it in front of me when I need to change lens, I don't even need my wife to be next to me 'My love can you just keep this carefuly please ... blabla'. No more ! I lens like 60-250 might not fit inside attached to the body however. By the way, a thread on DPR from Rusell (don't remind the rest of the name) shows you can move the spacers inside the 200 90° (and ONLY the 200) so you can access ALL the lenses without opening the bag further. I don't like that configuration at all, personal, but the option is definitely nice to have. Before that I had (well I still have it) a MicroTrekker 200 and I didn't even use it since I got the Slingshot, too annoying to use compared to the Slingshot. The Trekker however will be better if the weight is important. The Slingshot can be a bit more difficult to wear for a long time if the weight is heavy. Mine was really limit when fit with: * K10D + grip * Sigma EX DG 28/1.8 * FA 50/1.4 * 360FGZ * DA 16-45 * DA 50-200 * DA 40 I had to remove a couple items to be comfortable with it all day, walking under 25-30°C in Lisbon this past week. Hope it helps. Of course, if you happen to come to Brussels, you may want to try mine (fit with my stuff). 2009/7/15 Ralf R. Radermacher fotor...@gmx.de: I'm looking for something to carry the K-7 and 3 to 4 prime lenses plus the usual selection of accessories, batteries and what have you. I'm beginning to have back troubles with my normal photo bags and I don't like backpacks, especially since, where I take my photos, there's often no way of putting something down on the ground without soaking it in mud and oil sludge. That's why I'm currently looking at the Slingshot series of bags or anything similar from any other manufacturer, as I understand, that these are carried like backpacks but can be accessed without putting them down on the ground. Anyone here having practical experience with this kind of bags? Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: K7 and other than A
I will try to confirm that tomorrow. 2009/7/18 Ralf R. Radermacher fotor...@gmx.de: Jens p...@planfoto.dk wrote: But does K7 support other than A - menaing I can still use my old K-mount lenses on a K7 body, please? Absolutely. And it seems to me that the metering is somewhat less erratic than with the K10/20D. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: More K-7 AF observations
AFAIK most of his so called tests and stories have been based on bodies he may have handled but not even own (in most cases). Draw your own conclusions... On Sun, Jul 19, 2009 at 6:00 AM, P. J. Allingwebstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Just don't read Ricewhine's measurbator blog on the K7's autofocus tracking. It will either shake your confidence or infuriate you. I found it by accident, and wish I hadn't clicked on the link. Not because I much care what he thinks, but I don't want to up his Google rating. He's another blogger who does more harm than good, much like Kenny Boy, though I believe he actually tests, if you can call it that, the equipment he savages. paul stenquist wrote: Good to know. It's what I suspected based on use, but it's nice to know that my suspicions aren't just wishful thinking. Thanks for taking the time to test. Paul On Jul 18, 2009, at 7:09 AM, AlunFoto wrote: Better quantified this time. Yesterday I took stance on a bridge above a highway, and photographed large trucks coming towards me. The speed limit at this place is 100 km/h, and on top of a gentle slope. I shot series of each truck, and have tallied the percentage of out-of-focus shots from each series. The cameras were set to: - SR on for shots with DA*300, shot freehand - SR off for shots with FA*600, shot from tripod - AF-C, multipoint - ISO 800 - Av-mode (aperture set to f/8) - DNG file format. Focus was judged by 100% view in Adobe Bridge CS4 without rawfile conversion. I took a conservative attitude, judging anything that wasn't perfectly sharp on the car front as mis-focused. I typically looked at details in the grille (hope it's the right word?) or the number plate. Between each series I allowed the camera to save all files before commencing a new series, to make sure camera speed was not held back by a full buffer. K20D + DA*300/4: 13% mis-focused, averaged over 9 series K-7 + DA*300/4: 7% mis-focused, averaged over 7 series K20D + FA*600/4: 43% mis-focused, averaged over 7 series K-7 + FA*600/4: 25% mis-focused, averaged over 11 series Each series held between 10 and 19 shots. Both lenses are focus-calibrated with the K20D, but not with the K-7. I therefore suspect that the K-7 results could be somewhat improved. There are bound to be many unchecked sources of random variation here. One is whether the trucks had cargo or not. If empty, they bounce a lot more and could introduce motion blur. I suspect the 600mm shots to be affected by this. With the small number of series, I can't rule out that the two cameras have got an uneven share of empty trucks. However I did the same experiment, at the same place, five days ago with the K20D only, and the results from yesterday seems consistent with my previous results. So all in all, the real-life numbers pretty much mirrors the nominal doubling of the frame rate. Not the subjective feeling that the K-7 is _more_ than twice as fast. Not in this situation anyway. However this test, tracking approaching objects, is very different from panning a bird flying from one side to the other. Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he does he is certainly a damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is not a free man any more than a dog. --G. K. Chesterton -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Re: Re: K 7 D FFN and GPS
Interesting Jens, thank you :) On Sun, Jul 5, 2009 at 9:13 AM, Jensp...@planfoto.dk wrote: Thibouille True. I recently nougt a Columbus V900, which has voice recording and a micri SD card as well. You may have a look at my first attempts to geotag my pix: http://www.locr.com/api/slideshow/?album_id=9553RedirectUrl=http%253A%252F%252Fwww.locr.com%252Falbum-k%2525C3%2525B8retur-til-greve-9553 and http://www.a-trip.com/tracks/view/24727 All the best Jens -- Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself. On Jun 26, 2009 10:55 Thibouille pentaxl...@gmail.com wrote: There is no DSLR with built-in GPS but addons make it possible. Sony's solution doesn't work with the camera but with a syncing software on the computer. Nikon sells an addon which connects to the camera, the camera stores directly the coordonates into the EXIF. Canon I dunno probably like Nikon. Note that a powerful separated logger is more flexible, although you need to sync later on the computer. Some logger will add voice memos and act as bluetooth GPS for computers/smartphones by the way. On Fri, Jun 26, 2009 at 10:20 AM, Jensp...@planfoto.dk wrote: Hello again It seems there's no GPS tracking system in this camera :-) So, I'll try to just use the Columbus V900, I ordered, as soon as I get it. I allreaddy have a Hama i-GotU GPS tracking device. It works quite nicely, actually, especially with the new @trip software. But it deosn't have a storing function, which is crutial for longer trips. I have not yet forund out how to actually geo-tag my pix. Regards Jens -- Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself. On Jun 25, 2009 23:28 Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: On Jun 25, 2009, at 16:08, Jens wrote: Hello list I have a habit of getting the latest Pentax top model. Where can I see the specs of the K7? Go here, read, and enjoy http://nedbunnell.blogspot.com/2009/06/pentax-k-7-operating-manual. htm l Will it have a built in GPS tracer? No. -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org http://www.facebook.com/charles.robinson -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: New lens - 300mm or 400mm - Sigma 135-400mm APO
Jens, I never owned any of those telephoto (zom or prime) but spaking Sigma, the 50-500 is said to be better than any other telephoto zoom from Sigma. It is of course more expensive as well. On Sat, Jun 27, 2009 at 9:24 AM, Jensp...@planfoto.dk wrote: Hello list I was recently recommended, by some og you great guys, buying af Pentax 300mm F4 lens. I decided the cost was too high (considering how litle use this lens would get). So, I got a used Sigma 135-400mm APO lens. I have made som test shots, an I must say I'm not thrilled. Not very sharp, but still much better than my old Tokina 500mm mirror lens. But the Sigma cannot compete at all with neither the M* 4/300mm or the FA* 2.8 80-200mm. But I wanted auto focus and 300mm or more. I will, however do some more test at very short shutter speeds - to see if that helps. Perhaps 1/2000 secs. Regards Jens -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Re: K 7 D FFN and GPS
There is no DSLR with built-in GPS but addons make it possible. Sony's solution doesn't work with the camera but with a syncing software on the computer. Nikon sells an addon which connects to the camera, the camera stores directly the coordonates into the EXIF. Canon I dunno probably like Nikon. Note that a powerful separated logger is more flexible, although you need to sync later on the computer. Some logger will add voice memos and act as bluetooth GPS for computers/smartphones by the way. On Fri, Jun 26, 2009 at 10:20 AM, Jensp...@planfoto.dk wrote: Hello again It seems there's no GPS tracking system in this camera :-) So, I'll try to just use the Columbus V900, I ordered, as soon as I get it. I allreaddy have a Hama i-GotU GPS tracking device. It works quite nicely, actually, especially with the new @trip software. But it deosn't have a storing function, which is crutial for longer trips. I have not yet forund out how to actually geo-tag my pix. Regards Jens -- Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself. On Jun 25, 2009 23:28 Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: On Jun 25, 2009, at 16:08, Jens wrote: Hello list I have a habit of getting the latest Pentax top model. Where can I see the specs of the K7? Go here, read, and enjoy http://nedbunnell.blogspot.com/2009/06/pentax-k-7-operating-manual.htm l Will it have a built in GPS tracer? No. -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org http://www.facebook.com/charles.robinson -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: K 7 D FFN
Not better or worse thn previous Pentax DSLRs. The unknown thing is the metering: does it work OK like ist serie or does it work crap like K10/K20? U dunno. Didn't read anything about that yet. On Fri, Jun 26, 2009 at 10:30 AM, Jensp...@planfoto.dk wrote: Hello I wish to know: Does the K7 support K-lenses (other than A - setting)? I still have many very nice old PENTAX lenses:-) Regards Jens -- Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself. On Jun 26, 2009 09:42 Jens p...@planfoto.dk wrote: Thanks Charles Can't wait to read all theis :-) Regards jens -- Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself. On Jun 25, 2009 23:28 Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: On Jun 25, 2009, at 16:08, Jens wrote: Hello list I have a habit of getting the latest Pentax top model. Where can I see the specs of the K7? Go here, read, and enjoy http://nedbunnell.blogspot.com/2009/06/pentax-k-7-operating-manual.h tm l Will it have a built in GPS tracer? No. -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org http://www.facebook.com/charles.robinson -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
FA28-70/4 on digital: any good ?
I know this lens was well regarded in film era but what about its digital performances? Would it be worth chasing it? What price would be acceptable for that lens ? Thank you all. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: FA28-70/4 on digital: any good ?
Yeah I remember that and if I remember well, not easily repairable by Pentax. I wonder if at 50 Euros it would be worth the try r not. On Sun, Jun 7, 2009 at 12:43 PM, Adam Maasa...@mawz.ca wrote: The issue with this lens is that it's quite prone to unrepairable element separation. -Adam On Sun, Jun 7, 2009 at 4:24 AM, Thibouille pentaxl...@gmail.com wrote: I know this lens was well regarded in film era but what about its digital performances? Would it be worth chasing it? What price would be acceptable for that lens ? Thank you all. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- M. Adam Maas http://www.mawz.ca Explorations of the City Around Us. -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
UK guys, beware (price hike)
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=32041151 Move fast if you need to. :( -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Chris Pound from Pentaximaging - no nonsense promo vid on K-7
On Wed, Jun 3, 2009 at 4:46 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: I stopped the video just before the end, but i would be concered about flash capabilities. I have trouble with the K10D and 360, but very few problems with the D200 and SB800 Dave AFAIK PTTL protocol has't evolved and no new feature appears. However, PTTL uses the usual matrix metering. Since the matrix metering has changed quite much it *may* have a big effect of flash exposures. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: CODEC's for Pentax DNG thumbnails
http://labs.adobe.com/wiki/index.php/DNG_Codec Vista 32Bit only however. There's a commercial codec available as well (both 32bit and 64bit). http://www.ardfry.com/dng-codec/ On Mon, Jun 1, 2009 at 10:40 PM, Walter Hamler hamlerwal...@gmail.com wrote: I downloaded the codec from the Pentax site and it gives me thumpnails for my PEF's, but not the DNG's that I have. Are there any solutions out there that anyone knows abount? This will be for Vista and PSE 7. Walt -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
'Official' K-7 Video from Ned Bunnel (still beta firmware)
As well as a few comments on the camera operations in Video mode. Quite interesting IMO. http://nedbunnell.blogspot.com/2009/05/first-takes-k-7-video.html -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Ricehigh is at it again
At the same time, if someone ould have interest in refraining potential buyers to get a k-7, I would have done exactly that. It may be real... but a 50 f/1.0 is very highly doubtful to me. On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 6:08 AM, William Robb war...@gmail.com wrote: A leaked roadmap. Gleaned from ForumNeurotica http://ricehigh.blogspot.com/2009/05/new-lens-roadmap-revamped-5-new-lenses.html William Robb -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG HSM II Macro Zoom Lens
Dunno if it helps but: * range of the DA* is quite bigger * DA* is full frame as well ;) * Sigma is HSM-only (but true version, not micromotor like SDM). * I beleive the DA* is less heavy. Either lenses are, it seems, excellent if I beleive what I read about those. AFAIK the converter (1.4 or 2X from sigma are not available in HSM version for Pentax). If that's the case, using the converter would set you back to manual focus ... -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Oh another K-7 thread...
Imaging Resource preview updated with Ruggedness / Build Quality; Shake Reduction / Image Shift System. (including eletronic level functions etc.) http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/K7/K7A.HTM -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: K-7 shutter/mirror noise, SD card storage in grip, compresed DNG
Same as sizing up the sensor. Bigger is always better but somehow it becomes unpractical ... Which is to say either slution are valid until proven inefficient. On Fri, May 22, 2009 at 8:58 PM, P. J. Alling p_all...@hotmail.com wrote: You can do the same refinements a number of times but eventually you reach a point of diminishing returns. Matthew Miller wrote: On Fri, May 22, 2009 at 07:20:42AM +0300, Boris Liberman wrote: 1. The camera sensor seems to be totally new. They have played with the micro lenses to increase actual area of a single pixel. The reviewer also mentions that this new micro lens design makes it work better with film lenses and it allows for wider range of angles of falling light. I'm having deja vu here: http://www.pentax.jp/english/imaging/digital/slr/k20d/feature.html -- -- The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he does he is certainly a damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is not a free man any more than a dog. --G. K. Chesterton -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: K-7 size compared to a few other camera bodies
LOL On Fri, May 22, 2009 at 8:27 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: Fascinating. But I'll bet it can't pee up a wall as high as a Nikon. Bob -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of John Francis Sent: 22 May 2009 19:19 To: Pentax List Subject: K-7 size compared to a few other camera bodies W H D K-7: 131 x 97 x 73 mm *ist-D: 129 x 95 x 60 mm K10D: 142 x 101 x 70 mm K200D: 135 x 97 x 77 mm MX: 136 x 83 x 50 mm ME: 131 x 83 x 50 mm LX: 145 x 91 x 50 mm MZ-5n: 135 x 90 x 62 mm MZ-S: 137 x 95 x 64 mm PZ-1p: 152 x 96 x 74 mm And a few comparisons from other manufacturers: EOS 50D: 154 x 111 x 81 mm EOS-1 Ds: 150 x 160 x 80 mm (includes battery grip) D90: 132 x 103 x 77 mm D300: 147 x 114 x 74 mm D3x: 160 x 157 x 88 mm (includes battery grip) E620: 130 x 96 x 59 mm My observations, in no particular order: o Digital cameras are much thicker than film bodies. o The PZ-1p was *enormous* for a Pentax film body. o The K-7 is very close in size to the *ist-D, except for the depth. So if you liked the size of the *ist-D, you will probably be happy with the feel of the K-7 o The Nikon D90 is a pretty compact camera, too. Not quite as small as the K-7, but definitely no behemoth. o The K-7 is pretty close to the size of the Olympus E620, except for the extra depth (most of which is probably due to the register distance). -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Oh another K-7 thread...
Just to be clear and make some people think about judging from pictures they dunno in which conditions they were taken, Ned Bunnel posted the texte of the K-7 brochure which will come with camera end of june. Page 3, the pictures mode (Jpeg output) are bright, natural, landscapen portrait, vibrant, muted and monochrome. The Japan sample with the lady has been taken (see imaging-resource.com) with portrait mode which according to brochure's text: 'Decreases contrast and sharpness to give soft, natural skin tones.' It 'may' explain the lack of sharpness of the picture. Grunt. Rant terminated. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Imaging Resource on the K-7: AF and Video among other things
Does this mean the fanboys over at the forum will stop beating up on poor old Wheatfield because his standards are higher than theirs? William Robb Good question ;) -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: K-7 composition shift question
Shift with the sensor is possible if I understood things correctly. However, ther's not a lot of space for the sensor to move, e few millimiteres at best. It may help, it is nice to be able to, but it won't replace a true shift lens. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
K-7 size compared to competitors.
Even though I do not like Ricewhine, his blog shows a picture of great interest IMO. It shows K-7 compared to a couple competitors cameras. Difference is quite stunning IMO. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3583/3543097453_a2f1101bda_o.jpg K-7 is smaller than K20D and almost exactly the size of K200D. Canon, Nikon and Olympus cameras look a bit ridiculously big compared to the K-7. Nice job Pentax. Now, maybe the size is too small for some of us, we'll have to have one in hands to judge. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax K7
A new dslr is scheduled, end of the year. Will sit between K-m and K-7, K20D should go EOL at the same time. IMO 645D processing is the same as K-7 (just as previous prototype had K10D processing). And the K-? coming should have simplified K-7 processing and simplified K-7 body. It may have a bit better video, but not sure it is important for many people here. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
K-7 shutter/mirror noise, SD card storage in grip, compresed DNG
On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 4:37 PM, P. J. Alling p_all...@hotmail.com wrote: Now the K7d by all accounts, (well the two I've read so far anyway), state the it's shutter and mirror are exceptionally quite, which is probably made possible partly by it's APS-C sized components. Here's a video in spanish (but we dont care in this case) where you can hear K20D and K-7 shutter/mirror sound. Yes the K-7 is a lot better damped. And btw, DNG is now compressed. SD card can be stored in the DBG4 when you chose battery. If you chose the AA tray you lose the SD card storage. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: K7 From Washington Post
Sensor auto level can be disabled. You can also set it up so it show how far from level you are with camera without having the sensor correct for it. On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 5:35 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, May 20, 2009 at 5:36 PM, Bruce Dayton bkday...@daytonphoto.com wrote: Saw this little blurb in the Washington Post online: The K-7 also has a unique, nifty feature that uses the camera's accelerometers to create an electronic level for perfectly straight shots. Depending on the tilt of the camera, a read-out on the camera's screen shows the user whether the K-7 is perfectly level or slightly tilted to one side. That is kind of cool sounding. I hope it can be disabled... cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Comments and examples on HDR implementation in the K-7
For those who care: http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/11608 -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: K-7 shutter/mirror noise, SD card storage in grip, compresed DNG
Ouch! ;) Here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-PDwlMYMqY On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 6:27 PM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: no link! On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 10:58 AM, Thibouille pentaxl...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 4:37 PM, P. J. Alling p_all...@hotmail.com wrote: Now the K7d by all accounts, (well the two I've read so far anyway), state the it's shutter and mirror are exceptionally quite, which is probably made possible partly by it's APS-C sized components. Here's a video in spanish (but we dont care in this case) where you can hear K20D and K-7 shutter/mirror sound. Yes the K-7 is a lot better damped. And btw, DNG is now compressed. SD card can be stored in the DBG4 when you chose battery. If you chose the AA tray you lose the SD card storage. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: K-7 shutter/mirror noise, SD card storage in grip, compresed DNG
Not anymore :( On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 6:38 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Do you know if the wireless remote shutter release can be stored in the grip as on the K20D? I would miss that feature. Paul On May 21, 2009, at 12:31 PM, Doug Brewer wrote: Thibouille wrote: On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 4:37 PM, P. J. Alling p_all...@hotmail.com wrote: Now the K7d by all accounts, (well the two I've read so far anyway), state the it's shutter and mirror are exceptionally quite, which is probably made possible partly by it's APS-C sized components. Here's a video in spanish (but we dont care in this case) where you can hear K20D and K-7 shutter/mirror sound. Yes the K-7 is a lot better damped. And btw, DNG is now compressed. SD card can be stored in the DBG4 when you chose battery. If you chose the AA tray you lose the SD card storage. so quiet it didn't even register... -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Comments and examples on HDR implementation in the K-7
Of course, but those who don't wanna mess with the PC, it is built-in. Still nice to have. On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 7:28 PM, Toine to...@repiuk.nl wrote: A very nice marketing argument. If I plan to shoot HDR and carry a tripod I would prefer 3 raw files anytime. Toine 2009/5/21 Thibouille pentaxl...@gmail.com: For those who care: http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/11608 -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Oh another K-7 thread...
I wonder how one can draw such conclusions: * without trying the camera * seing anything else than sample (usually uninteresting whatever the brand) and a picture (of the girl) from internal Jpeg with sharpness set a -2, custom image settings set to portrait (!!) * You didn't test AF and probably you didn't read reports of quite speedier AF specially those with SDM, * Light type sensor for correcting AF (less FF/BF issue e.g. in tungsten light) * You ignore the fact that Mjpeg may mean a whole lot better quality (at the bit rate mentionned by Pentax) that Panasonic GH1 or Canon 5dii, * AF and aperture control in video (5dii where are you?) * That the 'huge' difference between 1/180 and 1/250 is a half stop (wow, huge). Btw, 5Dii is stuck at 1/200, , Ignoring all other features (useful or not for you): * HDR, * contrast AF /Face detection, * built-in level and auto level with SR, * dampened mirror/shutter; * fps, * copyright credits on recorded images, * completely new metering, * 100% viewfinder, * shutter certified for 100,000 actuations, * stereo sound in video using an external mic, * AA batteries possibility with grip, * etc. A lot of assumptions, never having it in your hands, don't you think? You may want a bit of a read: http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/K7/K7A.HTM I do not want you to be convinced, but your reaction now and based on those arguments is baseless IMO. Regards, -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Oh another K-7 thread...
Mmm 5dmk2 anyone? Yes, 1/200 only (which really doesn't excuse Pentax, just another datapoint). On Fri, May 22, 2009 at 5:48 AM, Adam Maas a...@mawz.ca wrote: John, Flash sync does matter and Pentax continues to offer the only camera in-class with a sub-1/250 sync (the 40D/50D, D300, E-3 and A700 all offer the better sync speed). -Adam -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: I never believe Ricewhine
I partly agree with him and partly not. In a way, buzz marketing is exactly what builts demands even though quite not the usual marketing from Pentax (do they even know what it means?). But I understand guys with NDA must feel bad. On Wed, May 20, 2009 at 10:22 AM, Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote: Good on Yvon http://pentaxdslrs.blogspot.com/2009/05/im-so-sorry-that-almost-all-information.html D -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
K-7 listedat BH... nice price :)
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/622079-REG/Pentax__K_7_SLR_Digital_Camera.html -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: K7 HD video
And remember that 5dii can't AF in video nor can one change aperture in Video. Suddenly, 5dii sucks somewhat... On Wed, May 20, 2009 at 1:58 PM, Peter Zalabai tim...@clancode.hu wrote: Nice video (but I liked Laforet's videos better.. links below) but keep in mind 2+1 things: EOS 5D MKII is Full Frame. Better DOF, Better Dynamics, Better Noise handling. EOS 5D MKII is Full HD (1080) while K-7 is only 720 lines Nikon D90 has HD-video as well... but it sucks with it's wobbling problem So while HD Video is a nice feature it still can be screwed :) .timber Ps.: And now for the links: Laforet's videos: http://vincentlaforet.smugmug.com/Laforet%20Videos (see Reverie) Nikon's wobbling: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcycneFY9lw Cotty wrote: I dare say that with the advent of HD video on the K7 we'll see a few of you trying out your hand. Here's an example of a 5DmII with a Zeiss 50/1.4 at night to get you in the mood http://www.vimeo.com/4704533 -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=| http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- 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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: I never believe Ricewhine
He does seem to have a knack of creating major disaster from minor problem... Indeed, for months he has been specialiased basher of whatever Pentax cameras, including those he do not own :o -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- 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 directly above and follow the directions.
