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On Aug 29, 2010, at 19:50, Adam Maas wrote:
I can say the same for the K-x. There was always something with the
older bodies that was grating, even the K10D (ISO limit).
K10D: slow-if-ever autofocus, v
On Aug 29, 2010, at 18:28 , Charles Robinson wrote:
On Aug 29, 2010, at 20:17, Christine Nielsen wrote:
Christine,
I've been enjoying my k7 for several months now, but until you
mentioned it, I had never flipped on the electronic level! Duh...
Thanks for setting me straight!
If your leve
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From: "Steven Desjardins"
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Just to mention, I had decided on a Kx until I read this thread and
saw your gallery. It's
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Subject: Re: I think I'll keep the k7 :-)
Christine,
I've been enjoying my k7 for several months now, but until you
mentioned
2010/8/30 :
> Using a MF lens solved the AF speed problem.
Mark =)
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On Aug 29, 2010, at 19:50, Adam Maas wrote:
>
> I can say the same for
On Aug 29, 2010, at 19:50, Adam Maas wrote:
>
> I can say the same for the K-x. There was always something with the
> older bodies that was grating, even the K10D (ISO limit).
>
K10D: slow-if-ever autofocus, variable exposures, flash exposures COMPLETELY
unpredictable. Oh, I could go on and on
On Aug 29, 2010, at 20:17, Christine Nielsen wrote:
> Christine,
>
> I've been enjoying my k7 for several months now, but until you
> mentioned it, I had never flipped on the electronic level! Duh...
> Thanks for setting me straight!
>
If your level is like mine, it'll throw you about 1.5 degr
Christine,
I've been enjoying my k7 for several months now, but until you
mentioned it, I had never flipped on the electronic level! Duh...
Thanks for setting me straight!
Enjoyed your galleries, too. Chicago must be a great place to shoot.
Maybe I'll explore the art filters next...
:)
-c
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2010/8/30 Adam Maas :
>
> There was always something with the
> older bodies that was grating, even the K10D (ISO limit).
Can't wait to welcome its replacement, hopefully late 2011...
Cheers
Ecke
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On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 8:12 PM, Charles Robinson wrote:
> On Aug 29, 2010, at 17:47, Steven Desjardins wrote:
>
>> Amen. I liked my MZ-S, but I have never warmed to the Pentax digital
>> bodies. For some reason I was always a bit disappointed with the K10D.
>> I came close this time, but I just
On Aug 29, 2010, at 17:47, Steven Desjardins wrote:
> Amen. I liked my MZ-S, but I have never warmed to the Pentax digital
> bodies. For some reason I was always a bit disappointed with the K10D.
> I came close this time, but I just couldn't part with the FA 50,
> 20-35, and 135.
>
K-7 is the f
Amen. I liked my MZ-S, but I have never warmed to the Pentax digital
bodies. For some reason I was always a bit disappointed with the K10D.
I came close this time, but I just couldn't part with the FA 50,
20-35, and 135.
On Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 10:23 AM, David Savage wrote:
>
> I had forgotten
Just to mention, I had decided on a Kx until I read this thread and
saw your gallery. It's really Christine's fault there is another Kx
vs. K7 thread. So there.
Someday, Christine, I hope to take still-lifes as well as you and
Frank do people. I hate you both ;-)
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2:57 AM
Subject: Re: I think I'll keep the k7 :-)
should I be able to see more than 4 shots in the gallery?
Alastair
On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 4:53 PM, Christine Aguila
wrote:
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GREAT shots! Wonderful gallery.
Thanks,
should I be able to see more than 4 shots in the gallery?
Alastair
On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 4:53 PM, Christine Aguila
wrote:
>
> - Original Message - From: "frank theriault"
>
>
>
> GREAT shots! Wonderful gallery.
>
>
> Thanks, Frank, for the kind remarks. Cheers, Christine
>
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GREAT shots! Wonderful gallery.
Thanks, Frank, for the kind remarks. Cheers, Christine
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I was invited to an event recently (basically a millinery fashion
show) to take some snaps.
My friend wanted to take some shots too, so I gave her the K20D,
DA*16-50 & AF-540FGZ. I was shooting with the D700, AF-S 24-70mm &
SB-900, but had to intervene a few times when settings got bumped.
I had
2010/8/17 Christine Aguila :
>
> I've already decided that if I ever switch systems or have the money to own
> gear from two systems, I'll go Nikon for sure. But I'm very happy with my
> Pentax gear for the kind of work I'm doing right now, and I just love the
> lenses. Pentax has served me well
On Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 2:06 PM, Christine Aguila
wrote:
> Shooting with this camera, for me, is quite different than the K20. My
> rhythm is off--I'm behind, and the K7 is ahead of me. I've been working on
> keeping up. :-) One factor involved here is the K7's sounds are
> different--lens fo
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Subject: Re: I think I'll keep the k7 :-)
On Aug 15, 2010, at 19:49, Christine Aguila wrote:
I have a soft spot for the K10D because som
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On Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 8:49 PM, Christine Aguila
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I have a soft spot for the K10D becaus
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On Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 9:03 PM, Christine Aguila
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Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. Cheers, Christine
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Really nice gallery-
My favorite is the cou
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Subject: Re: I think I'll keep the k7 :-)
On 8/15/2010 9:06 PM, Christine Aguila wrote:
So, I think I'll keep K7. I know I'm si
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Subject: Re: I think I'll keep the k7 :-)
Was there really any doubt? I don't think I've heard of anyone desiring
to stick with the K20 given the opportunity to have a K7. I'm glad that
On Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 8:49 PM, Christine Aguila
wrote:
> I have a soft spot for the K10D because some favorite pics were shot with
> that camera.
I have a spot for my K10D to, but its not soft.:-) I am relatively
happy with what i can get out of it, but just wish it would focus as
my Nikon's
On Aug 15, 2010, at 19:49, Christine Aguila wrote:
>
> I have a soft spot for the K10D because some favorite pics were shot with
> that camera.
I kind of feel that way, too. However... mine's been sitting on a shelf since
I got the K7 and I have absolutely no idea what to do with it. It's big
n, 8/16/10, Boris Liberman wrote:
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Subject: Re: I think I'll keep the k7 :-)
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Date: Monday, August 16, 2010, 12:41 AM
On 8/15/2010 9:06 PM, Christine
Aguila wrote:
So, I think I'll keep K7. I know I'm singing to the
ch
Well said, Boris.
Jack
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> Subject: Re: I think I'll keep the k7 :-)
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> Date: Monday, August 16, 2010, 12:41 AM
> On 8/15/2010 9:06 PM, Christine
> Aguila wrote
Really nice gallery-
My favorite is the couple with the dog- #6. The dog's expression is
right out of a '50's ad campaign.
Good capture.
Cheers
Mike
On Aug 15, 2010, at 2:06 PM, Christine Aguila wrote:
Shooting with this camera, for me, is quite different than the
K20. My rhythm is off-
On 8/15/2010 9:06 PM, Christine Aguila wrote:
So, I think I'll keep K7. I know I'm singing to the choir here, but I
just wanted to get my say in :-).
http://www.caguila.com/caguila/korean2010
I share your sentiment for a certain part, Christine. K7 is a fine
camera. As a matter of shameless pl
On Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 9:03 PM, Christine Aguila
wrote:
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> - Original Message - From: "Adam Maas"
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>
>
>> I suspect
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From: "Rick Womer"
I'm at about 1100 exposures on my K7 . . .
It's the kind of camera that makes you just want to keep taking pictures.
Cheers, Christine
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From: "Adam Maas"
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Subject: Re: I think I'll keep the k7 :-)
I suspect the K-5's going to be pretty much the K-7 with a new sensor
and maybe a couple extra fps (t
- Original Message -
From: "Derby Chang"
I love up-close, wide-angle streety shots. It feels like I'm right there.
Nicely converted too.
Thanks, Derby. I'm hoping this camera will make me less shy, so I can
improve my street work. Cheers, Christine
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From: "Rick Womer"
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Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2010 4:28 PM
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Christine, I agree with everything you say (except that I haven't tried the
various filters; jus
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Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2010 3:30 PM
Subject: Re: I think I'll keep the k7 :-)
It's a very nice camera. I shot three straight days in 90+ heat on a job.
Just got home. Anyway
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Was there really any doubt?
Probably not. Cheers, Christine
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I feel your euphoria, Christine. I'm awaiting the "K5" to evaluate so I can
either go for
Thanks, Walt. Kind of you to say so. Cheers, Christine
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Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2010 1:26 PM
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I really liked the whole gallery, and
- Original Message -
From: "Brendan MacRae"
Your gallery is a good advert for the k-7, Christine.
No. 14 with the three girls is a real stand out.
Thanks, Brendan. Kind of you to say so. Cheers, Christine
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From: "P. J. Alling"
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Sent: Friday, August 13, 2010 7:02 AM
Subject: Re: I think I'll keep the k7 :-)
Stop that, you stop that right now. I've been resisting even looking
at a K-7 and I don't
Christine Aguila wrote:
Shooting with this camera, for me, is quite different than the K20.
My rhythm is off--I'm behind, and the K7 is ahead of me. I've been
working on keeping up. :-) One factor involved here is the K7's
sounds are different--lens focusing and shutter etc--I can barely he
sensor by pressing the AF button.
Cheers,
Rick
http://photo.net/photos/RickW
--- On Sun, 8/15/10, Christine Aguila wrote:
> From: Christine Aguila
> Subject: I think I'll keep the k7 :-)
> To: pdml@pdml.net
> Date: Sunday, August 15, 2010, 2:06 PM
> Shooting with this came
It's a very nice camera. I shot three straight days in 90+ heat on a
job. Just got home. Anyway, at the end of day two, I had one more low-
level tripod pic to shoot and picked up the camera out of my box,
screwed on the 60-250 and, knees aching, got down on the ground. The I
realized I had
Was there really any doubt? I don't think I've heard of anyone desiring to
stick with the K20 given the opportunity to have a K7. I'm glad that you like
it.
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"Christine Aguila" wrote:
>Shooting with this camera, for me, is quite different than t
You're probably all around it, Adam. I'd add AF speed to my list of interests.
That, of course, would allow the higher frame rate.
Jack
--- On Sun, 8/15/10, Adam Maas wrote:
> From: Adam Maas
> Subject: Re: I think I'll keep the k7 :-)
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail
I suspect the K-5's going to be pretty much the K-7 with a new sensor
and maybe a couple extra fps (the Sony 14.6MP CMOS sensor and the
rumoured 16MP CMOS sensor are both capable of 7+fps and are the likely
candidates for the K-5's sensor). Might even see a 1/250 flash sync if
we also get the extra
, 8/13/10, P. J. Alling wrote:
> From: P. J. Alling
> Subject: Re: I think I'll keep the k7 :-)
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List"
> Date: Friday, August 13, 2010, 5:02 AM
> Stop that, you stop that right
> now. I've been resisting even looking at a K-7 and
Stop that, you stop that right now. I've been resisting even looking
at a K-7 and I don't want to hear this. My K20 is just over a year old
and I'm not buying another camera for at least a year. La la la la la
la la la
On 8/15/2010 2:06 PM, Christine Aguila wrote:
Shooting with this c
I really liked the whole gallery, and I have to agree with your
judgment on the purple. Particularly the solo shot of the little boy.
I liked that one quite a bit.
Agree with Brendan, as well. It's an advertisement for the K-7.
On 8/15/2010 1:06 PM, Christine Aguila wrote:
P.S. I know th
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> To: pdml@pdml.net
> Sent: Sun, August 15, 2010 11:06:06 AM
> Subject: I think I'll keep the k7 :-)
>
> Shooting with this camera, for me, is quite different than the K20. My
> rhythm
>is off--I'm
If I had one knock against my K-x, it's that you WILL be noticed.
After cutting my teeth on a used Olympus E20-n, which I often had to
look at the disk-write indicator light to make sure I'd even taken the
shot, I couldn't believe the shutter noise on my Pentax. One benefit of
it, though, is
Shooting with this camera, for me, is quite different than the K20. My
rhythm is off--I'm behind, and the K7 is ahead of me. I've been working on
keeping up. :-) One factor involved here is the K7's sounds are
different--lens focusing and shutter etc--I can barely hear anything, which
is go
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