Re: test

2015-07-05 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
Maybe... Alex On Sun, Jul 5, 2015 at 4:12 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: Yes! Sent from my iPhone On Jul 5, 2015, at 5:48 AM, Knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: No On 5 July, 2015 8:27:18 AM EDT, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: I know i'll regret this, but

Re: Pre-order for Pentax Full Frame

2015-04-01 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
I read that as Check today's date, fools. :) Alex On Wed, Apr 1, 2015 at 2:03 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Check today's date, folks. Paul via phone On Apr 1, 2015, at 3:36 AM, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: Well, I've decided if you can't beat em, join em.

Re: Odd Happening

2015-03-09 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
Mirror overrun - quite rare, but typical for the K-3. Make sure you have the latest firmware (v1.11) installed; it's supposed to help. Alex On Mon, Mar 9, 2015 at 9:30 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: This AMI was trying to wait out a perched young eagle. Don't believe I've ever

Re: Bill Owens passing

2015-02-03 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
I only knew him from his messages on PDML and your stories - yet I'm saddened to hear that he's gone. Rest in peace, Bill Owens. Alex (long time lurker) On Mon, Feb 2, 2015 at 8:51 PM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Bill died earlier today, with family around him. As Mark

Re: Canned Air Debacle

2015-01-10 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On Sat, Jan 10, 2015 at 2:09 PM, Bipin Gupta bip...@gmail.com wrote: Paul Sir, last month I bought the largest sized rocket blower for that mighty blast of air - Giottos AA 1900. I made sure this was the original and not a cheap Chinese copy. I intended to use it for blasting the sensor,

Re: Surgery day for Doug Brewer

2014-08-21 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
I'm usually just lurking around - did that for more than a decade - but in this case I can't stay quiet. Best wishes to Doug! Alex On Thu, Aug 21, 2014 at 3:55 PM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Today's the day our beloved listmeister is scheduled for surgery. He'd talked to me

Re: 645Z specs

2014-04-13 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
Talking about price, I didn't see mentioned 645Z's: around $8500. Alex On Sun, Apr 13, 2014 at 7:24 AM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Quoting Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net: 51 megapixel 43.8 x 32.8 sensor. ISO to 204,800, and it?s a bit smaller than a Nikon D4. Why

Re: The Pentax CES Display...

2014-01-09 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
Hello, Paul, I was browsing the DPReview Pentax SLR Talk Forum, when I found this post: http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/52877156 (author: Mark Dimalanta) It has snapshots from Ricoh's boot, and while it's in the background guess which image can be seen in the first pic, top-left corner wink

Re: The Pentax CES Display...

2014-01-03 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
That's great, congratulations! Yes, I recall the pic - an excellent one, there's no doubt about it. I can't attend the CES, unfortunately; it's on the wrong continent wink (I would have loved to see your image printed properly); I hope this means they will make a habit from having a nice gallery

Re: Limited lens line upgrades

2013-12-04 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On Wed, Dec 4, 2013 at 3:24 PM, CollinB coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: http://www.pentaxforums.com/news/hd-pentax-limited-primes-review.html All SMC to HD. And they have earned a red stripe for differentiation. And better coatings (not that SMC was bad, but there is a difference), and rounded

Re: Limited lens line upgrades

2013-12-04 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
considerably over the years since it was first introduced. Ricoh is doing a lot of good things with the Pentax Brand but moving the nomenclature from SMC to HD isn't one of them. SMC means something, HD is generic and doesn't. On 12/4/2013 8:45 AM, Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu wrote: On Wed, Dec 4, 2013

Re: Limited lens line upgrades

2013-12-04 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On Wed, Dec 4, 2013 at 7:51 PM, steve harley p...@paper-ape.com wrote: on 2013-12-04 10:37 Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu wrote However, AFAIK HD is not a new version of SMC, but a different kind of coating (just like, but not really on the same level as Aero Bright Coating). I agree the name

Re: Limited lens line upgrades

2013-12-04 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
, - yes, HD is ubiquitous these days, and that's what they are targeting. SMC is widely known to a limited circle of people. HD is a better buzz word for the broader customer base. Wed Dec 4 12:37:11 EST 2013 Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu wrote: However, AFAIK HD is not a new version of SMC

Re: Limited lens line upgrades

2013-12-04 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
, it should be harder / more resilient to being scratched. I tried to dig through their patents, but I can't accurately say which one is for the HD coating. Alex On Wed, Dec 4, 2013 at 10:48 PM, steve harley p...@paper-ape.com wrote: on 2013-12-04 11:15 Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu wrote On Wed, Dec 4

Re: K-3 review as seen through the eyes of the PF

2013-11-13 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On Tue, Nov 12, 2013 at 5:56 PM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/pentax-k-3-review/introduction.html I can't really understand why anyone would read a review from a fanboy site like Pantex Forums.

Re: K-3 Video on Youtube

2013-10-28 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On Sun, Oct 27, 2013 at 3:38 AM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: On 26/10/2013 5:34 PM, Rob Studdert wrote: I can understand your feelings, that video content would be viewed as superficial and suspicious if it were aired in Australia. Why may I ask? You have a guy, we'll give him

Re: K-3: And here are your OFFICIAL specs

2013-10-07 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
Tomorrow it should be back. On Mon, Oct 7, 2013 at 4:26 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: AND now the page is a 404 error. : ) Alex -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link

Re: K3 seems to target video pretty strongly

2013-10-05 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On Sat, Oct 5, 2013 at 1:00 PM, Jan van Wijk pen...@dfsee.com wrote: Hi all, Based on new leaked images (see dpreview) from: http://digicame-info.com/2013/10/k-3-5.html It seems the new K3 has major improvements in the video area: - Dedicated still/movie switch on the back -

Re: Ricoh what if

2013-09-30 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On Sun, Sep 29, 2013 at 7:06 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godd...@me.com wrote: On Sep 29, 2013, at 8:08 AM, Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu alexandru.sa...@gmail.com wrote: Regardless of the speed of the AF, all FT SLR lenses have autofocused with all Olympus mFT cameras from day one of the Pen E-P1

Re: Ricoh what if

2013-09-29 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On Sat, Sep 28, 2013 at 3:29 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godd...@me.com wrote: On Sep 26, 2013, at 11:11 AM, Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu alexandru.sa...@gmail.com wrote: Let me rephrase that: would a newly designed telecentric lens have issues, with offset microlenses? (it's the other way around

Re: Ricoh what if

2013-09-26 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On Wed, Sep 25, 2013 at 11:03 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godd...@me.com wrote: On Sep 25, 2013, at 10:19 AM, Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu alexandru.sa...@gmail.com wrote: The M mount has a short registration, but the lenses designed for the M mount were not originally designed for a digital sensor

Re: Ricoh what if

2013-09-25 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On Tue, Sep 24, 2013 at 9:02 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: I've been thinking about upcoming cameras from a Pentax-centric point of view. We keep asking for a Pentax full frame camera, and the latest rumors seem to have being mirrorless. There are a lot of technical advantages in

Re: Ricoh what if

2013-09-25 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On Tue, Sep 24, 2013 at 10:19 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godd...@me.com wrote: This should be qualified. Leica, just like Nikon and Pentax, deemed that it was more important to maintain compatibility with their existing lens lines than to redesign the lens mount on the M and F mount bodies,

Re: Ricoh what if

2013-09-25 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On Wed, Sep 25, 2013 at 6:27 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godd...@me.com wrote: On Sep 25, 2013, at 2:02 AM, Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu alexandru.sa...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, Sep 24, 2013 at 10:19 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godd...@me.com wrote: ...However, neither M nor F mounts are ideal for 24x36mm

Re: New weatherproof flash units HD Limited lenses

2013-08-28 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
Yes, Canon's 600EX-RT is weather sealed; same for the 580EX-II. Alex On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 3:15 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Tanya, I carry some clear plastic bags to pop over flashes if there's danger of wetting. You could also spray waterproofing on the softbox shell

Re: New Pentax model(s) announcement 3/27 (or next week)?

2013-03-28 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On Thu, Mar 28, 2013 at 2:37 AM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: If RiceWhine keeps resetting his clock eventually he'll be right about something. I doubt it, if there is even an one day gap the new product announcements will sneak in between. Just FTR, he's now claiming Pentax

Re: New rumors....5 dslrs, aps-c compact....

2013-03-18 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
I don't care much about what rumors say (by the way, the 5 DSLRs in a month is obviously fake). Photorumors are still clinging to the Pentaxforum's 1st April K-3 joke, they will post garbage without a second thought. From the few interviews with Pentax officials I'd say the FF is most likely

Re: OT - Broken Ankle Update (good news)

2013-03-07 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
Good luck, and speedy recovery! Alex On Wed, Mar 6, 2013 at 1:51 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: In for x-rays today. Ankle reduction worked as hoped. Bone healing where it should be. Old splint (partial cast) off. New full cast on. Still not a walking cast but

Re: Update on Kodak agony

2013-03-06 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
is Pentax doesn't exist as a company. It's purely IP at this point. Hoya bought the Pentax IP, then sold it to Ricoh. There is no Pentax, it's a brand name owned by Ricoh. On Tue, Mar 5, 2013 at 8:06 AM, Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu alexandru.sa...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, Mar 5, 2013 at 1:32 AM, Mark

Re: Update on Kodak agony

2013-03-05 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On Tue, Mar 5, 2013 at 1:32 AM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: On 3/4/2013 12:31 PM, John Sessoms wrote: Won't be the first time a company NAME lives on after the company is dead buried. As in the case of Pentax? Mark FTR, there is a company called Pentax Ricoh Imaging, and

Re: Why would you buy a Pentax FF camera?

2013-02-07 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
The natural order of things: Step 1. Buy it Step 2. Find the reasons why you needed that. I think such discussions are premature ;) Alex On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 5:42 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: I think the thing that has been lost is all the discussion is the simplest reason

Re: Perhaps the rumors of a Pentax FF cameras are true after all...

2013-02-03 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
Funny :) By the way, apparently Pentax Japan confirmed the FF, in a not-yet-released Pentaxforums interview. Since last year they started talking about FF (as in: we're developing it, marketing must think about a profitable solution). I hope a certain event involving a hat would be properly

Re: OT- back to reading and posting -( and couple of PUG comments)

2012-12-11 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
Happy Birthday! On Tue, Dec 11, 2012 at 12:33 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: sorry guys, haven't been up to keeping up much for a bit so I'll be a spoiled brat and point out that today is my 76th birthday - been busy with ebay and other stuff for a few weeks. -- Best regards,

Re: Cameras and Photography

2012-12-10 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On Mon, Dec 10, 2012 at 1:05 PM, William Robb anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: On 10/12/2012 3:34 AM, Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu wrote: Maybe I'm missing something, but since diffraction is actually affecting what's projected on the sensor, in other words its effect being the same regardless

Re: Cameras and Photography

2012-12-08 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
Hello, Comments interlined below. On Fri, Dec 7, 2012 at 6:36 PM, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: They're really only competing in the APS-C arena and that's about it. The 645D is just about out of everyone's price range including mine. Was it ever relevant? The 645D is definitely relevant,

Re: Cameras and Photography

2012-12-08 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
Hello, again, On Sat, Dec 8, 2012 at 7:01 PM, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: From: Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu alexandru.sa...@gmail.com Hello, Comments interlined below. On Fri, Dec 7, 2012 at 6:36 PM, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: They're really only competing in the APS-C arena

Re: After reading the K5xxx reviews ...

2012-11-02 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
If you're happy with the K20D, I don't see why you should change it. K-5's (sensor) limits are definitely much higher, but if you use the K20D where it gives good results... -- Best regards, Alex Sarbu On Fri, Nov 2, 2012 at 6:38 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: It's still not

Re: After reading the K5xxx reviews ...

2012-11-01 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
Collin, I agree, those context switches weren't easy on them, and roller coaster corporate ride is a good way to describe what it happened (the founder family lost control when Pentax become publicly owned, which allowed Sparx to push Pentax into Hoya's arms, and finally Hoya sold them to Ricoh -

Re: K-5IIs review and comparison to K-5

2012-10-31 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On Wed, Oct 31, 2012 at 5:44 AM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: Nah, if I upgrade it has to be another system, Pentax are just falling further and further behind the competition with each incarnation. It's a pity really. Save for the hassle and cost of going through the big

Re: After reading the K5xxx reviews ...

2012-10-31 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On Wed, Oct 31, 2012 at 4:20 PM, Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: It's difficult for me to conclude anything except that Pentax just does not have the capacity to produce anything more advanced. All the buyer gets is a few tweaks. Baby steps are not adequate in today's

Re: K-5IIs review and comparison to K-5

2012-10-30 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On Tue, Oct 30, 2012 at 3:50 PM, SV Hovland pdml...@heime.org wrote: There are already reports from K-30 users that this model is better than K-5. And K-5 II is using a similar AF system as K-30 so I expect it to be more of an upgrade than Adam at Pentaxforums seems to know. My K-5 is in

Re: Rest In Peace: Richard Day

2012-10-29 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On Fri, Oct 26, 2012 at 10:44 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi ramar...@mac.com wrote: Some others on the PDML might recall Richard Day, whom I met in early 2005 on the DPReview Pentax SLR forum. Several of us visited with Richard and his wife Pat on a PDML get together in Oxford during the Spring of

Re: OT - good deal for 24 IPS monitor

2012-08-22 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On Wed, Aug 22, 2012 at 2:39 PM, Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org wrote: If somebody is interested, there seems to be a very good deal for a cost-effective reasonable quality IPS 24 monitor from Dell U2412M: http://www.tomshardware.com/news/deals-discount-electronics-coupons-logicbuy,17078.html

Re: OT - good deal for 24 IPS monitor

2012-08-22 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
clarification can be useful to people interested. Igor Wed Aug 22 07:50:11 EDT 2012 Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu wrote: On Wed, Aug 22, 2012 at 2:39 PM, Igor Roshchin str at komkon.org wrote: If somebody is interested, there seems to be a very good deal for a cost-effective reasonable quality

Re: I have a secret...

2012-06-06 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
Who said anything about Pentax? It must be the new Nikon D600 :p Alex On Fri, Jun 1, 2012 at 4:45 AM, Jeffery Smith jsmith...@gmail.com wrote: I give up. There will be a full frame Pentax in September? If not, I'll be disappointed by the ... hype? Sent from my iPad Jeffery L. Smith New

Re: card FAIL?

2012-05-28 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On Sun, May 27, 2012 at 9:53 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: I've never had a card fail that way, I've had the case crack and the write protect tab fall out, (why the heck do we have a feature that first appeared on floppy disks, and wasn't such a good idea then still on a

Re: Official K-30 page

2012-05-22 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
Hello, On Tue, May 22, 2012 at 1:38 AM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: A quick comparison of the K-5 specs with the K-30 seems to show only minor(?) differences. K-30 lacks HDMI out? (not mentioned, anyway) K-30 lacks 3.5 stereo microphone (built-in monaural only)? Unfortunately,

Re: I have weakened

2012-05-22 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
Pentax just announced the K-30. Coincidence? ;) On Tue, May 22, 2012 at 5:51 AM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: K-5 ordered. Rick -- Best regards, Alex Sarbu -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: I have weakened

2012-05-22 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
is not a K-5 replacement, in several respects. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu alexandru.sa...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 11:30 AM Subject: Re: I have weakened Pentax

Re: Mr. Bunnell on lens pricing...

2012-04-20 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
The best camera must be the 41MP Nokia - most MP per buck ;) Alex On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 7:10 PM, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: The 645D is a 40MP camera. The D800/E is a 36MP camera. Cost per MP calculation: 645D is $250/MP 800E is $92/MP (K-5 is $62.50/MP if priced at $1000) In

Re: Neck strap

2008-03-16 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On Sun, Mar 16, 2008 at 5:03 PM, Steve Desjardins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'd like to get someone a nice, comfortable neck strap as a gift. (I use a wrist strap) Recommendations? I have the Pentax neoprene strap - IMO it's much better than the standard one. A leather strap should be even

Re: AF problems of my K10D

2008-03-12 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On Wed, Mar 12, 2008 at 6:28 PM, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi! It seems that AF of my K10D is slowly deteriorating. It started with my new FA 43/1.9 Ltd that would not focus sometimes. That is, the lens would be in focus, but electronics would not confirm - lost shot.

Re: next week's news

2008-02-23 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On Sat, Feb 23, 2008 at 11:24 AM, Peter Fairweather [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Samsung feature very strongly with a 2 page advertisement centre spread on the GX20. On the front page you can read about their plans to produce their own lenses rather than rely on Tokina. With help from their

Re: Q. regarding the 70mm Limited on FF/film

2008-02-07 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On Feb 7, 2008 6:04 PM, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The DA 40mm is said to be the same optical formula as the M 40mm which is soft in the corners on 35mm. It is however eminently pocketable. There were few Pentax 35mm cameras that could set the aperture from the body so I still say

Re: Q. regarding the 70mm Limited on FF/film

2008-02-07 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On Feb 7, 2008 1:08 PM, Derby Chang [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu wrote: Hello, I'd like to know if the 70mm Limited will cover (with good results) the 35mm frame, and for that I need your help. I've saw some time ago a test but I can't find it again :( I remember

Q. regarding the 70mm Limited on FF/film

2008-02-06 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
Hello, I'd like to know if the 70mm Limited will cover (with good results) the 35mm frame, and for that I need your help. I've saw some time ago a test but I can't find it again :( I remember the 70mm was OK re. vignetting, however I don't know if the corners are sharp (from what I've saw the DA

Re: Pentax Big Anouncement is tomorrow and the silence here is deffening.

2008-01-23 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On Jan 23, 2008 7:42 PM, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Where's all the speculation? Speculation? We already know everything about the new camera, and the lenses grin -- Best regards, Alex Sarbu -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: WTB: M42 to K-mount adapter

2007-11-15 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On Nov 15, 2007 3:24 PM, .timbercode [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wish it would this easy in Hungary. Here we rarely have the Hama version ... and that's all. Buying a Pentax version of PK-M42 adapters ... sounds like a dream :D .t Buy from Romania, it's just across the border :) -- Best

Re: shutter count

2007-11-01 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On 11/1/07, Doug Franklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Peter Fairweather wrote: I've even looked at the manual without success. I'm sure this wasn't a problem on my DS. Any hints? Darn, I'd swear I remembered a setting like this in the Custom Functions (or Pentax Functions or whatever they're

Re: shutter count

2007-11-01 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On 11/2/07, Peter Fairweather [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: John Thanks to advice received here I've cracked the numbering problem. I do wonder whether formatting the card each time is better than deleting all. Perhaps someone can enlighten os? Peter I would format it, at least from time

Re: Next move from Pentax: hints about sensor for next camera(s)

2007-10-21 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On 10/21/07, Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: According to Ken Takeshita: Seems there's a strong rumour in Japan that Pentax would go with Cypress 14Mpix FF sensor. It seems someone is going to use that sensor and since Pentax is the only brand not affiliated with any sensor brand for

Re: Next move from Pentax: hints about sensor for next camera(s)

2007-10-19 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On 10/19/07, Rebekah [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What's wrong with dreaming of FF? rg2 Dreaming? It was only a dream? -- Best regards, Alex Sarbu -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link

Re: Metz Flash

2007-09-19 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On 9/19/07, Frits Wüthrich [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There was a discussion some time ago about a Metz flash for the K10D and other DSLRs from Pentax, the 58AF 1P. Technikdirect has it now for 300 euro, shipping in 1 to 2 days.

Re: OT DVD RAM

2007-06-19 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On 6/19/07, graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Interesting, you sure your drive will handle DVD-RAM? What software are you using to burn it? Nero and Roxio do have an option to erase the disk. If you are using Windows built-in stuff, who knows. I may be wrong, but AFAIK a DVD-RAM can be used

Re: Pentax marketing

2007-06-12 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On 6/12/07, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tom Reese wrote: this Pentax marketing deal seems a bit odd: http://www.mad.co.uk/Main/News/Articlex/9bb65e3aea564c28a376d78b3479b46b/Pentax-reels-in-NFA-deal.html does anyone besides me think this is a little fishy? Tom Reese

Re: Pentax Board To Resign

2007-05-25 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On 5/25/07, Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can't imagine Sparx has any intention to retain its shares. When an equity firm pushes for a merger, it usually indicates that they plan to cash out their shares. Paul - I hope so. One thing doesn't add up, though: Why would Sparx

Re: Any one regret upgrading to the K10D?

2007-05-16 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On 5/16/07, Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I went the same route, from DS to K10D. I liked the DS, but it made me feel like a man at the end of a good camera. I'm not looking back. Kept both. And are still using the DS a bit. Different cameras for different needs and use. Have you had

Re: Areas with Room For Improvement in Pentax DSLRs

2007-05-16 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On 5/16/07, J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OH GOD, Canon has a EOS 10D and Pentax has a K10D? That is BAD. Whoever came second shouldnt have named theirs nearly the same a competitor's camera model. Im surprised a damn law suit didnt come out of that one... jco 100% agree. Instead

Re: K10D......no AF in remote mode!

2007-04-25 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On 4/25/07, Steve Bullock [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, (Side note: I love the fact that Pentax put an IR remote sensor both front and back. It makes working in the field with a tripod and the mirror-up prefire a joy. One less bloody wire and device dangling from the camera and likely to

Re: USB 1 and USB 2

2007-04-15 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On 4/15/07, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi gang. Last month i took my PC into the local shop to add more Ram (was 256, now 728 DRAM) and to upgrade my 4 USB 1.1 connections to USB 2 connections. After rebooting to check the Ram, he looked at my system, and said because i have XP

Re: Interesting...

2007-04-14 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On 4/14/07, David Mann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Apr 14, 2007, at 7:36 PM, Thibouille wrote: Very common. Same goes for hard drives. Manufacturer sell devices with capacity calculated as if (only marketting purpose of course) 1GB was 1000 MB, 1MB = 1000KB and 1 KB = 1000 Bytes which of

Re: Non speedy SD cards and K10D

2007-04-06 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
I would avoid blue Sandisk cards. Actually even Ultra II are not that fast (but they are decent). For now I'm using Twinmos, a 2GB and a 4GB one, both 150X. Yes, the 4GB is a SD and not a SDHC card - finding a SDHC reader is a pain in the (beep). Some 4GB+ SDHC will come with a reader, btw. The

Re: How many K10s do we have now? a poll.

2007-02-23 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
And another... Alex Sarbu On 2/24/07, Bill Sawyer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And another... Bill Sawyer Livonia, MI -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Looking for a K10D ...

2007-01-02 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On 1/2/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've got one in my camera bag. Dave (helpful aren't I? :-) On 1/2/07, Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I know I'm not the only one.. but if anybody knows where to find one, I'd be very grateful. My location is brussels, Belgium but I

Re: Happy New Year!

2007-01-01 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On 1/1/07, Gianfranco Irlanda [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Happy 2007 from a strangely cloudy Naples! Ciao, Gianfranco Happy New Year! From the newest European Union member :) (Romania) -- Best regards, Alex Sarbu -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: What Makes a Pentax a Pentax?

2006-12-22 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On 12/22/06, Markus Maurer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But as far as I have seen reported on this list very few buy a Samsung DSLR? Would they if the price difference to the Pentax twin would be maybe 20% or more or do they simple want the Pentax logo for any (sentimental) reason despite the cost

Re: What Makes a Pentax a Pentax?

2006-12-22 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On 12/22/06, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: JOKE. But yeah, I like my gear and I don't mind being called a nutter for giving inanimate objects names and such. It's all a bit of fun :-) Cheers, Cotty I think I'll call the K10D Woody Woodpecker. Just engage the DR system and you'll know why

K10D review online

2006-12-15 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
Hello, For the few of you who didn't know this yet: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/pentaxk10d/ Highly recommended (just) -- Best regards, Alex Sarbu -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: K10D review online

2006-12-15 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On 12/15/06, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 10 stops ... That's in line with what my testing indicated ... :-) G Did you used special techniques to recover more DR from the raws? (I assume you were not using jpeg). And what do you think about the other issues with this camera? You

Re: K10D review online

2006-12-15 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On 12/16/06, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Dec 15, 2006, at 12:39 PM, Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu wrote: 10 stops ... That's in line with what my testing indicated ... :-) Did you used special techniques to recover more DR from the raws? (I assume you were not using jpeg

Re: About our Hungarian friend [Was Re: my first shots with the Pentax K10D]

2006-12-14 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
Hello, Attila. What do you think about the camera? It was one of the 10 K10D's which reached Romania? I was able to play with one, just a little. Except for a small ergonomic glitch (I think the body is too thick for my hand, but it's nothing too serious) I liked it very much. And the SR seems

Re: No more K10 talk please

2006-11-26 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On 11/26/06, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You guys are killing me. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net In few days the K10D should reach Romania. I'll go to see it (and to clean/repair my *istDS, it's wheel

Re: Pentax's Tatamiya Interview Part II, #4

2006-11-02 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On 11/2/06, K.Takeshita [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: a nice translation of the interview Thanks! I've posted links to the pdml archive (with your translation) on Romanian forums, I hope you don't mind. A lot of people are interested in this camera. -- Best regards, Alex Sarbu -- PDML

Re: Shake Reduction Question

2006-10-20 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On 10/20/06, John Celio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sorta like aperture simulators. ;-D John Celio What is an aperture simulator? Does my *istDS have one? ;-) -- Best regards, Alex Sarbu -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: K10D 22 bit A/D conversion

2006-10-15 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On 10/15/06, Digital Image Studio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The fact is that the sensor likely has a full well capacity of about 35k electrons, yes the output signal from the CCD is analogue but the noise on top of the wanted signal offers far less real data than a 22 bit system can resolve.

Re: Another Aperture Simulator Survey

2006-10-12 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On 10/12/06, Mark Erickson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Simple question: How many K10D sales (total worldwide) do you think Pentax will lose by not including the Aperture Simulator feature? 0. I don't think Pentax will be able to meet the demand, at only 13000 units/month. -- Best regards,

Re: Size comparo: K10D vs K100D

2006-09-19 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On 9/19/06, Takeshita K [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Maybe Pentax might be the first one to adopt a superior EVF for K1D ;-). Then again, they are still too conservative in adopting too radical a feature as a pioneer, unlike their past. Ken There is no such thing as a 'superior' EVF ;) --

Re: Size comparo: K10D vs K100D

2006-09-19 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On 9/19/06, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 19/9/06, Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu, discombobulated, unleashed: There is no such thing as a 'superior' EVF ;) You'd be surprised. The CRT viewfinders on TV cameras are pretty good. Cheers, Cotty When you talk about a pretty good CRT my 19

Re: Japan DSLR Stats

2006-08-25 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On 8/25/06, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For the first time since I've been using Pentax on a regular basis, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. That's the train grin -- Best regards, Alex Sarbu -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: CF v SD Cards

2006-08-23 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On 8/23/06, Digital Image Studio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 23/08/06, Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What attitude? If you want to complain about something, I'd recommend the stop-down coupler which is currently missing from the digital SLRs, btw. Actually I think

Re: any views on K100D vs. Canon Rebel XT (350D)?

2006-08-22 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On 8/22/06, Toralf Lund [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As for speed, I've tried the 350D only with the kit lens, and it didn't strike me as being faster than what I'm used to from older film Pentaxes. As people are reporting a somewhat significant speedup on the K100D compared to older digital

Re: CF v SD Cards

2006-08-22 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On 8/22/06, jtainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's not the money. It's the attitude Pentax has displayed. Joe What attitude? If you want to complain about something, I'd recommend the stop-down coupler which is currently missing from the digital SLRs, btw. Actually I think that supporting a

Re: funny K10D story

2006-07-17 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On 7/16/06, Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The clutch I played with was on the new 40mm limited pancake. It also appears on the new primes. Someone who's played with the new zooms will have to tell you whether or not it appears on those as well. The clutch works on any body,

Re: funny K10D story

2006-07-11 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On 7/11/06, Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Funny, or perhaps encouraging. Funny? What are you talking about? Now I'll have to buy that thing! I don't need it, of course - my DS is a wonderful camera (even if the AF could be faster); but... Well, time to do some shopping training with

Re: AF 1.7 converter

2006-06-18 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On 6/18/06, John Coyle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone have any ideas on current prices for this? I just searched Ebay with no luck on current auctions. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Grr...

Re: Semi OT... DVD rewriter

2006-05-05 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On 5/5/06, mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, My ancient (one of the first x2 rewriters in the country!!!) CDRW drive seems to be expiring. Just in time for me to fill my HDD with PEF files. I'm looking at a Philips PBDV1660G/00 DVD+-RW. Anyone got any nasty experiences, humerous

Re: Semi OT... DVD rewriter

2006-05-05 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On 5/5/06, John Whittingham [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hmm... a week ago, I was in a computer store, wanting to buy a LG 4167B. Instead, I choosed a Plextor - big mistake. That Plextor - the PX750A - is actually a very expensive Teac. Nothing wrong with Teac they made some of the best CD

Re: Autofocus with Manual Lenses

2006-04-12 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On 4/12/06, Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I seem to recall that if a certain converter is used on an autofocus body with a manual lens, the lens acts like it's an autofocus optic. Is this correct? Shel Yes: http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/teleconverters/F1.7X.html -- Best regards, Alex

Re: Pixel size

2006-03-20 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On 3/19/06, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Are the Pentax D lenses that precise in their image circle coverage? In passing (somewhere) I've read of a claimed 1.3 crop factor. You seem certain. Do you remember where you read it? Jack We know they're not that precise - but I wouldn't bet

Re: Pixel size

2006-03-20 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On 3/20/06, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Alex, Can I show you an APS-H version? Explain. I think it would be a mistake for Pentax not to price the up-coming 10MP at a level just under the D200. At the moment I don't recall the 30D pricing. IMHO, being late to that pricing segment of

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