I am more than partially and less than defective :-).
Boris
On 11/7/2010 3:37 AM, P. J. Alling wrote:
On 11/2/2010 2:38 PM, Larry Colen wrote:
On Nov 2, 2010, at 11:48 AM, Miserere wrote:
On 2 November 2010 02:37, Boris Libermanbori...@gmail.com wrote:
Since you like me are wordy, my just
On 11/7/2010 3:39 AM, P. J. Alling wrote:
or it could be his canny way of forcing Pentax to announce that mythical
23x36mm sensor camera.
23x36 is pretty mythical. But 22x38 is more mythical, methinks...
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On 11/7/2010 3:46 AM, P. J. Alling wrote:
The aperture lever isn't the mythical aperture simulator, every K mount
lens, (except mirror telephotos), has an aperture lever to this very day.
Don't split levers, Peter. Proper mount has two mechanical couplings -
one to engage the aperture during
Damn, I really have got to learn to type...
On 11/7/2010 1:41 AM, Boris Liberman wrote:
On 11/7/2010 3:39 AM, P. J. Alling wrote:
or it could be his canny way of forcing Pentax to announce that mythical
23x36mm sensor camera.
23x36 is pretty mythical. But 22x38 is more mythical, methinks...
I agree, but they also implemented the Green Button kluge because it was
easy and didn't require any hardware changes.
On 11/7/2010 1:42 AM, Boris Liberman wrote:
On 11/7/2010 3:46 AM, P. J. Alling wrote:
The aperture lever isn't the mythical aperture simulator, every K mount
lens, (except
MY EYES!
On 11/2/2010 1:20 PM, DagT wrote:
No, in pink, red and purple:
http://www.camera-pentax.jp/k-r/simulator.php#030909
Den 2. nov. 2010 kl. 18.37 skrev Steven Desjardins:
Oh Boy. The 645x in pink and green!
On Tue, Nov 2, 2010 at 1:33 PM, DagTli...@thrane.name wrote:
Den 2. nov.
On 11/1/2010 10:26 PM, Miserere wrote:
On 1 November 2010 23:18, P. J. Allingwebstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote:
Nobody thought we'd lose the aperture ring until I stumbled across the FAJ
lens description on Pentax's site, (I don't remember how many years ago).
So it was your fault!
I never
At least there aren't combination that can cause actual damage, (if you
stay away from KR lenses and Pentax didn't actually make any of
those). Nikon on the has those...
On 11/2/2010 1:24 AM, Boris Liberman wrote:
Personally, I think that Pentax backward compatibility is way
overrated
On 11/2/2010 2:38 PM, Larry Colen wrote:
On Nov 2, 2010, at 11:48 AM, Miserere wrote:
On 2 November 2010 02:37, Boris Libermanbori...@gmail.com wrote:
Since you like me are wordy, my just as wordy reply interspersed :-).
So you're planning on partially defecting, Boris?
Are you suggesting
On 11/2/2010 1:26 AM, Boris Liberman wrote:
On 11/1/2010 8:47 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote:
Many on this list want Pentax to produce a FF body. These would all
be incompatible with the DA lenses. Apparently it might also be
incompatible with the FA lenses, at least in terms of AF
Steven, it
On 11/2/2010 1:48 AM, Boris Liberman wrote:
On 11/1/2010 6:41 PM, Thibouille wrote:
Not so sure Boris, AFAIK the most problematic mechanical part in
current mount isn't the AF screwdriver but the aperture lever.
That is something I (personally) don't care about. To my luck, I had
my share of
Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller
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From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com
Subject: Re: Talking to Ned Bunnell at the PhotoPlus Expo
On Nov 2, 2010, at 11:48 AM, Miserere wrote:
On 2 November 2010 02:37, Boris Liberman bori
I just sold a bunch of my stuff, actually to finance the K7. I also
bought two cheap oldies, the M200 4 and the K28 3.5 to fill in missing
but little used gaps in my lens range. (Actually, the 28 was a
complete lark because it was so cheap. I'll be curious to see how it
compares to my FA20-35,
Personally, I think that Pentax backward compatibility is way overrated
compared to what it truly is.
On 11/1/2010 11:41 PM, Mark Roberts wrote:
Miserere wrote:
Boris, I'd say yes and no. I suppose we should take into account what
*might* happen 5 years from now, but what's more important to
On 11/1/2010 8:47 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote:
Many on this list want Pentax to produce a FF body. These would all
be incompatible with the DA lenses. Apparently it might also be
incompatible with the FA lenses, at least in terms of AF
Steven, it would seem that Pentax FF body is not going
Since you like me are wordy, my just as wordy reply interspersed :-).
On 11/1/2010 8:22 PM, Miserere wrote:
Boris, I'd say yes and no. I suppose we should take into account what
*might* happen 5 years from now, but what's more important to me is
what happens this Friday when I go shooting. If I
On 11/1/2010 8:03 PM, Mark Roberts wrote:
Dario Bonazza wrote:
Boris Liberman wrote:
There is something that bothers me slightly.
The future is a crystal ball with a lot of fog and little if anything to be
seen. I don't think Pentax knows the future, including their future moves
beyond the
On 11/1/2010 8:15 PM, Jeffery Smith wrote:
Nothing is sacred. Evolution happens.
Exactly. But it also means that one has to carefully think when to move
along with the evolution - be it upgrade their computer or camera gear.
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On 11/1/2010 8:29 PM, paul stenquist wrote:
Yes, but if one is already invested in the system and using it
productively, it doesn't make much sense to fret over what might
happen. I know my cameras and lenses do everything I need to do right
now and will continue to do so for at least the near
On 11/1/2010 8:27 PM, Dario Bonazza wrote:
I understand being concerned about the future in general and about the
sustainability of the Pentax system in particular, but you cannot go
into details. I truly don't understand how could one figure out a
possible single move (such as stopping putting
On 11/1/2010 6:41 PM, Thibouille wrote:
Not so sure Boris, AFAIK the most problematic mechanical part in
current mount isn't the AF screwdriver but the aperture lever.
That is something I (personally) don't care about. To my luck, I had my
share of problems with K and M lenses and presently I
On 11/1/2010 8:55 PM, Larry Colen wrote:
The needle tracks up and down both of my arms spell out fast
primes, but my K-x will do better in low light with f/2.8 glass than
my K100 did with f/1.8 glass, the K-5 better still. /Pentax will get
more low light benefit for their development dollar from
On 11/1/2010 10:30 PM, Miserere wrote:
You know Bob, I did just that, I put the 31 Ltd on my ME Super and all
my photos came out in BW! I'll never use that lens again on a film
camera body, I'm sticking to using it on my K10D, where it gives me
colour images.
Fool me once!
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Gee,
Boris Liberman wrote:
Quite right, Dario. Predicting the future is lousy occupation... What
you're saying is that trying to cross the ocean on the small boat is
risky. As well, one might be better off paying the price of buying a
ticket to the Atlantic cruise ship...
As a general rule, I
On 11/2/2010 9:07 AM, Dario Bonazza wrote:
Boris Liberman wrote:
Sure. I was only wondering how can we:
1 - Discuss seriously a single step someone hypotesize will happen five
years from now,
and then:
2 - Decide a camera system strategy based on the agreement (or lack
thereof) about that
On Mon, Nov 01, 2010 at 11:26:47PM -0400, Miserere wrote:
On 1 November 2010 23:18, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote:
Nobody thought we'd lose the aperture ring until I stumbled across the FAJ
lens description on Pentax's site, (I don't remember how many years ago).
He's
On 11/2/2010 9:14 AM, John Francis wrote:
In any case, I reckon Pentax are pretty good as far as compatibility goes.
We haven't yet seen a body that drops support for the A-series lenses,
although it's almost 20 years since the FA lens family first showed up.
I'm sure we'll see such a body
On Nov 2, 2010, at 1:11 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote:
I love the caption on that shot at the top. Chris Pound explains how
much he likes the 645D while, in the background, Ned Bunnell indicates
how many grand it will cost.
I think it's one of the best captions I've ever seen. :)
Dave
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On Nov 1, 2010, at 11:51 PM, Boris Liberman wrote:
On 11/1/2010 8:55 PM, Larry Colen wrote:
The needle tracks up and down both of my arms spell out fast
primes, but my K-x will do better in low light with f/2.8 glass than
my K100 did with f/1.8 glass, the K-5 better still. /Pentax will get
On 11/2/2010 10:43 AM, Larry Colen wrote:
You have a camera body you like and lenses you like which work with
it. At some point, it may be worth your while to see if there are
lenses that you can't live without, and what body would make the best
use of them. If you're lucky, you won't need to
2010/11/1 Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com:
Paul, without intent to sound provocative here, but Nikon D7000
appears to move in the opposite direction - it offers compatibility
with non CPU'ed lenses by having mechanical aperture coupling. This
kind of introduction would make even less sense
On Nov 1, 2010, at 11:37 PM, Boris Liberman wrote:
But fortunately I have an agreement with the potential buyer of most of my
other gear.
Wow! How big of a weekly allowance do you give her?
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On 11/2/2010 11:09 AM, Larry Colen wrote:
On Nov 1, 2010, at 11:37 PM, Boris Liberman wrote:
But fortunately I have an agreement with the potential buyer of most of my
other gear.
Wow! How big of a weekly allowance do you give her?
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On Nov 2, 2010, at 2:11 AM, Boris Liberman wrote:
Larry, here is where you totally loose me...
On 11/2/2010 11:09 AM, Larry Colen wrote:
On Nov 1, 2010, at 11:37 PM, Boris Liberman wrote:
But fortunately I have an agreement with the potential buyer of most of my
other gear.
Wow!
I realized that, but unlike you being jocular, I was being serious
*friendly smile*.
Boris
On 11/2/2010 11:40 AM, Larry Colen wrote:
On Nov 2, 2010, at 2:11 AM, Boris Liberman wrote:
Larry, here is where you totally loose me...
On 11/2/2010 11:09 AM, Larry Colen wrote:
On Nov 1, 2010,
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Subject: Re: Talking to Ned Bunnell at the PhotoPlus Expo
From: Steven Desjardins
Many on this list want Pentax to produce a FF body. These would all
be incompatible with the DA lenses. Apparently it might also be
incompatible with the FA lenses, at least in terms
On Nov 2, 2010, at 2:51 AM, Boris Liberman wrote:
On 11/1/2010 8:55 PM, Larry Colen wrote:
The needle tracks up and down both of my arms spell out fast
primes, but my K-x will do better in low light with f/2.8 glass than
my K100 did with f/1.8 glass, the K-5 better still. /Pentax will get
On 11/2/2010 12:31 PM, paul stenquist wrote:
Why would Pentax even consider developing more FA limiteds? They're
not optimized for the APS-C image circle. They were designed for
cameras that are no longer being produced. I expect Pentax will
develop more fast primes, like the DA 77 limited for
On 11/2/2010 12:09 PM, paul stenquist wrote:
Given the investment in the 645D, I doubt that we'll see a 24x36
sensor DSLR from Pentax. They already have two lines of lenses and
bodies, including what seems to be a potential top contender for the
pro market.. And they are both full frame.
Paul Stenquist wrote:
Given the investment in the 645D, I doubt that we'll see a 24x36 sensor
DSLR from Pentax. They already have two lines of lenses and bodies,
including what seems to be a potential top contender for the pro market..
And a CSC (EVIL or not) will require another line of
paul stenquist wrote:
Given the investment in the 645D, I doubt that we'll see a 24x36 sensor DSLR
from Pentax. They already have two lines of lenses and bodies, including
what seems to be a potential top contender for the pro market..
The extra lens line for APS-C is way overestimated. Only
Right. I'm just saying this is another route to incompatible lenses
than many members actually want.
On Tue, Nov 2, 2010 at 2:26 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote:
On 11/1/2010 8:47 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote:
Many on this list want Pentax to produce a FF body. These would all
be
Well, if the future FF body (just assuming for a moment that it might
happen some day) can simply mask out the unused part of image circle if
you mount a DA lens, then part of the problem is solved. It seems Nikon
is doing similar thing.
Boris
On 11/2/2010 1:54 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote:
On 2 November 2010 23:00, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote:
Well, if the future FF body (just assuming for a moment that it might happen
some day) can simply mask out the unused part of image circle if you mount a
DA lens, then part of the problem is solved. It seems Nikon is doing
On 11/2/2010 2:07 PM, Rob Studdert wrote:
Boris,
Nikon know nothing, heck they don't even have an MF digital!
Cheers,
Well, I think some kind of smiley and/or emoticon would be in order here...
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On 2 November 2010 23:11, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote:
On 11/2/2010 2:07 PM, Rob Studdert wrote:
Boris,
Nikon know nothing, heck they don't even have an MF digital!
Cheers,
Well, I think some kind of smiley and/or emoticon would be in order here...
It was implied, one post
On 2 November 2010 23:00, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote:
Well, if the future FF body (just assuming for a moment that it might happen
some day) can simply mask out the unused part of image circle if you mount a
DA lens, then part of the problem is solved. It seems Nikon is doing
2010/11/2 Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com:
Nikon know nothing, heck they don't even have an MF digital!
couldn't be - Kennyboy after all shoots Nikon's pro model, the D40...
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Paul Stenquist wrote:
Given the investment in the 645D, I doubt that we'll see a 24x36 sensor
DSLR from Pentax. They already have two lines of lenses and bodies,
including what seems to be a potential top contender for the pro market..
And a CSC (EVIL or not) will require another line of
On Mon, Nov 1, 2010 at 5:52 PM, Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it wrote:
While I didn't buy the 31 Ltd for film, due to its FOV, and then I bought it
for its FOV on DX sensors.
Great minds think unlike, and small minds too ;-)
Dario
I bought my 77 Ltd because it was shiny.
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On Mon, Nov 1, 2010 at 5:52 PM, Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it
wrote:
While I didn't buy the 31 Ltd for film, due to its FOV, and then I bought
it
for its FOV on DX sensors.
Great minds think unlike, and small minds too ;-)
Dario
I bought my 77 Ltd because
DagT wrote:
Dario Bonazza wrote:
And a CSC (EVIL or not) will require another line of lenses. That will
have
priority over a possible 24x36 system.
However, I admit I would consider buying a Pentax 24x36 DSLR, while I
don't
think about the 645D as a possible target of mine.
I don't think
True enough.
On Tue, Nov 2, 2010 at 8:00 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote:
Well, if the future FF body (just assuming for a moment that it might happen
some day) can simply mask out the unused part of image circle if you mount a
DA lens, then part of the problem is solved. It seems
And we wonder why camera companies have problems.
On Tue, Nov 2, 2010 at 10:35 AM, Dario Bonazza
dario.bona...@virgilio.it wrote:
David J Brooks wrote:
On Mon, Nov 1, 2010 at 5:52 PM, Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it
wrote:
While I didn't buy the 31 Ltd for film, due to its FOV, and
I don't know much about FF/FX/24x36/whatever we want to call them/
bodies offered by others. Can anyone estimate how much it would cost
if Pentax simply stuck a bigger sensor in a K5-like body? $2500? I
think the problem they have is that going after the Canikon folks in
their home court is a
Steven Desjardins wrote:
I don't know much about FF/FX/24x36/whatever we want to call them/
bodies offered by others. Can anyone estimate how much it would cost
if Pentax simply stuck a bigger sensor in a K5-like body? $2500? I
think the problem they have is that going after the Canikon folks
Den 2. nov. 2010 kl. 16.28 skrev Dario Bonazza:
I'm not sure it's feasible that simply, due to some mechanics designed for
APS-C. Then, the Sony A900/850 was considered dirt-cheap and it was in the
$3000 realm, then it doesn't sell well and there were even rumors that Sony
is going to drop
Oh Boy. The 645x in pink and green!
On Tue, Nov 2, 2010 at 1:33 PM, DagT li...@thrane.name wrote:
Den 2. nov. 2010 kl. 16.28 skrev Dario Bonazza:
I'm not sure it's feasible that simply, due to some mechanics designed for
APS-C. Then, the Sony A900/850 was considered dirt-cheap and it was
No, in pink, red and purple:
http://www.camera-pentax.jp/k-r/simulator.php#030909
Den 2. nov. 2010 kl. 18.37 skrev Steven Desjardins:
Oh Boy. The 645x in pink and green!
On Tue, Nov 2, 2010 at 1:33 PM, DagT li...@thrane.name wrote:
Den 2. nov. 2010 kl. 16.28 skrev Dario Bonazza:
I'm not
On 2 November 2010 02:53, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote:
On 11/1/2010 10:30 PM, Miserere wrote:
You know Bob, I did just that, I put the 31 Ltd on my ME Super and all
my photos came out in BW! I'll never use that lens again on a film
camera body, I'm sticking to using it on my K10D,
Imagine being given a 645D in that color scheme. Of course you'd
accept but you'd have to send it off to Caesar to be skinned.
On Tue, Nov 2, 2010 at 2:20 PM, DagT li...@thrane.name wrote:
No, in pink, red and purple:
http://www.camera-pentax.jp/k-r/simulator.php#030909
Den 2. nov. 2010 kl.
On 2 November 2010 02:37, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote:
Since you like me are wordy, my just as wordy reply interspersed :-).
On 11/1/2010 8:22 PM, Miserere wrote:
Samsung is very serious about it, but I wonder for how long if the
market doesn't respond like they hope it will.
IOTOH, the m43 ILCs can accept the same lenses. I already have one
small prime I like very much. Given the way I use the E-P1 I can't
see an APS-C ILC being much of an upgrade, and if they all have
proprietary lens mounts the selection will be more limited.
On Tue, Nov 2, 2010 at 2:48 PM,
On Nov 2, 2010, at 11:48 AM, Miserere wrote:
On 2 November 2010 02:37, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote:
Since you like me are wordy, my just as wordy reply interspersed :-).
So you're planning on partially defecting, Boris?
Are you suggesting that Boris is partially defective?
2010/11/2 DagT li...@thrane.name:
Den 2. nov. 2010 kl. 16.28 skrev Dario Bonazza:
I'm not sure it's feasible that simply, due to some mechanics designed for
APS-C. Then, the Sony A900/850 was considered dirt-cheap and it was in the
$3000 realm, then it doesn't sell well and there were even
On 2/11/10, Boris Liberman, discombobulated, unleashed:
I realized that, but unlike you being jocular
I kinda think of Larry as 'jugular' for some reason ;-)
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On Nov 2, 2010, at 3:42 PM, Cotty wrote:
On 2/11/10, Boris Liberman, discombobulated, unleashed:
I realized that, but unlike you being jocular
I kinda think of Larry as 'jugular' for some reason ;-)
I tried to learn how to jugul, but I don't have the coordination for it.
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On 11/3/2010 12:42 AM, Cotty wrote:
On 2/11/10, Boris Liberman, discombobulated, unleashed:
I realized that, but unlike you being jocular
I kinda think of Larry as 'jugular' for some reason ;-)
Well, I am not certain about you, but I met Larry in person and he is
quite jovial.
Boris
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Given that the K10, 20 , 7, 5 all have a factory lifetime on their
shutters (mechanism, or supporting hardware, firmware?) might I
suggest that if the camera(s) are working for you now, they will
continue to work in the future if they need a replacement shutter,
lever, circuit board, etc..
On 11/2/2010 8:48 PM, Miserere wrote:
I feel like Samsung is the only MILC manufacturer who's understanding
the market segment that wants a real camera (not a souped up PS) with
an assortment of small primes. If they work on their firmware, it's
very likely they'll get my business.
So,
On 11/2/2010 9:38 PM, Larry Colen wrote:
So you're planning on partially defecting, Boris?
Are you suggesting that Boris is partially defective?
Well, of course I am, and not partially...
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On 11/2/2010 8:37 PM, Miserere wrote:
Old enough to be your grandson! :-p
Oh, these child prodigies... How could I have forgotten? *broad grin*
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On 11/3/2010 7:23 AM, Joseph McAllister wrote:
Given that the K10, 20 , 7, 5 all have a factory lifetime on their
shutters (mechanism, or supporting hardware, firmware?) might I suggest
that if the camera(s) are working for you now, they will continue to
work in the future if they need a
On 11/2/2010 10:36 PM, eckinator wrote:
you mean there'll be an Optio 645?
Fuji produced a couple of such Optios around year 5 B.D. (B.D. stands
for 'Before pentax Digital'). They seem to producing some Optios 67 that
fold neatly and shoot film as well, although the year is 7 A.D. ('After
Thanks, Miserere. Few most valuable points in your blog entry from Photo
Plus Expo...
Boris
On 11/1/2010 7:47 AM, Miserere wrote:
It's all here, if you're interested:
http://enticingthelight.com/2010/11/01/speaking-to-pentax-at-photoplus-expo-in-new-york/
The 645D? What a camera... Lovely
Miserere wrote:
http://enticingthelight.com/2010/11/01/speaking-to-pentax-at-photoplus-expo-in-new-york/
Thank-you so much. Ned's comments match perfectly other statements I got
from Pentax Europe folks, hence that must be the current Pentax strategy.
However, I'm quite worried by the
Well done. Especially the time travel part, where you were able to leap ahead
to November 29th! :-).
Paul
On Nov 1, 2010, at 1:47 AM, Miserere wrote:
It's all here, if you're interested:
http://enticingthelight.com/2010/11/01/speaking-to-pentax-at-photoplus-expo-in-new-york/
The 645D?
I love the caption on that shot at the top. Chris Pound explains how
much he likes the 645D while, in the background, Ned Bunnell indicates
how many grand it will cost.
On Mon, Nov 1, 2010 at 1:47 AM, Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote:
It's all here, if you're interested:
It does strike me that Pentax will never release things as fats as
other companies simply because, even with Hoya, they are simply
smaller and don't have the budget. I'm pleased they do as well as
they do. I am looking forward to the ILC, however.
On Mon, Nov 1, 2010 at 8:11 AM, Steven
There is something that bothers me slightly. It is the mention of the
fact that all future DA lenses except DA Limiteds will not be driven by
screwdriver autofocus. It seems to make perfect sense as a prerequisite
to introduction of EVIL camera. The converter to KAF4 (?) mount would
only have
The problem will be how long the bodies will continue to support the
screw drive.
On Mon, Nov 1, 2010 at 9:08 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote:
There is something that bothers me slightly. It is the mention of the fact
that all future DA lenses except DA Limiteds will not be driven by
From my POV, it's more of a disappointment that my other lenses won't
work on a new ILC. It makes sense, but it also means I have no real
reason not to just keep using Olympus unless the Pentax ILC really is
something special.
On Mon, Nov 1, 2010 at 10:27 AM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com
I doubt that Pentax will support screw drive forever. It doesn't make
sense economically. That's why I stopped buying FA and F glass several
years ago. Now I have only the FA 50 and FA 35, both of which I rarely
use. However, I suspect that there will be a couple more generations
of DSLR
As long as there are Limited lenses, bodies will support screwdrive
focus. Maybe Pentax will go the Nikon route and only offer screwdrive
support in their upper tier bodies.
I don't think this should be a concern for us at the moment; it's a
bit like not buying anything plastic because a
Paul, without intent to sound provocative here, but Nikon D7000
appears to move in the opposite direction - it offers compatibility
with non CPU'ed lenses by having mechanical aperture coupling. This
kind of introduction would make even less sense economically, but it
did happen. You're right -
Reply interspersed.
On Mon, Nov 1, 2010 at 5:19 PM, Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote:
As long as there are Limited lenses, bodies will support screwdrive
focus. Maybe Pentax will go the Nikon route and only offer screwdrive
support in their upper tier bodies.
Well, I respectfully disagree.
Miserere,
Thanks for your coverage of the show.
I read your synopsis of the conversation with Ned B.
My only quarrel is with the $1,600 price holding up for the K-5.
I'm pleased to report a $100 rebate is now available with purchase!
That's a bonus.
Regards, Bob S.
On Mon, Nov 1, 2010 at 10:19
What's the deal on the rebate? Is it a downloadable coupon?
Paul
On Nov 1, 2010, at 12:22 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote:
Miserere,
Thanks for your coverage of the show.
I read your synopsis of the conversation with Ned B.
My only quarrel is with the $1,600 price holding up for the K-5.
I'm pleased to
Boris Liberman wrote:
There is something that bothers me slightly.
The future is a crystal ball with a lot of fog and little if anything to be
seen. I don't think Pentax knows the future, including their future moves
beyond the next year, hence worrying now fo possible choices five years
Not so sure Boris, AFAIK the most problematic mechanical part in
current mount isn't the AF screwdriver but the aperture lever.
2010/11/1 Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com:
There is something that bothers me slightly. It is the mention of the fact
that all future DA lenses except DA Limiteds
P N Stenquist wrote:
What's the deal on the rebate? Is it a downloadable coupon?
Paul
I'm afraid it's only valid in certain European countries (namely UK, France,
Germany, perhaps a few more).
And not for Italy :-(
Dario
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I found a link to the rebate on the BH site. It appears to be valid
here. My camera arrives tomorrow.
Paul
On Nov 1, 2010, at 12:41 PM, Dario Bonazza wrote:
P N Stenquist wrote:
What's the deal on the rebate? Is it a downloadable coupon?
Paul
I'm afraid it's only valid in certain
Glad for that!
Dario
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I found a link to the rebate on the BH site. It appears
Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we may focus manually. Carpe annulum!
On Mon, Nov 1, 2010 at 12:37 PM, Dario Bonazza
dario.bona...@virgilio.it wrote:
Boris Liberman wrote:
There is something that bothers me slightly.
The future is a crystal ball with a lot of fog and little if
Dario Bonazza wrote:
Boris Liberman wrote:
There is something that bothers me slightly.
The future is a crystal ball with a lot of fog and little if anything to be
seen. I don't think Pentax knows the future, including their future moves
beyond the next year, hence worrying now fo possible
I think it will last longer than five years. I still have a
functional *istD on the shelf behind me. At some point it would not
surprise me if Pentax bodies stopped supporting screwdrive, which
means you would be forced to MF. Of course, there are complaints
about the aperture simulator being
Like computers, it's pretty hard to predict what may be antiquated in a few
years. I haven't seen a floppy drive in years.
I bought my first screw-mount lenses in the late 60's, confident that they
would be around a long time. Then Pentax went to bayonet. I switched to Nikon,
figuring at least
On 1 November 2010 12:09, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote:
Well, I respectfully disagree. As long as Limited lenses are produced
you're right. But they are not going to be produced forever. If, for
some reason, they are produced forever, then this whole branch of
discussion has no
Mark Roberts wrote:
Dario Bonazza wrote:
Boris Liberman wrote:
There is something that bothers me slightly.
The future is a crystal ball with a lot of fog and little if anything to
be
seen. I don't think Pentax knows the future, including their future moves
beyond the next year, hence
On Nov 1, 2010, at 2:03 PM, Mark Roberts wrote:
Dario Bonazza wrote:
Boris Liberman wrote:
There is something that bothers me slightly.
The future is a crystal ball with a lot of fog and little if anything to be
seen. I don't think Pentax knows the future, including their future
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