Posts for: rehess
Apr 25, 2018 15:20:18 #
Fishbrain wrote:
light meter??I've seen advertised a new item that fits on your hot shoe that tells you how to set your camera settings, I think.
Can anyone help this brain dead old man with what the name of this thing is? It's driving me crazy.
Can anyone help this brain dead old man with what the name of this thing is? It's driving me crazy.
Apr 25, 2018 14:22:38 #
FlyGuy47 wrote:
I was somewhat satisfied with the Tamron 18-270 wh... (show quote)
Of course, the more 'zoom' built into a lens, the more compromises the designer has to deal with.
Apr 25, 2018 14:10:50 #
When I was younger, everyone understood that a battery for my Ford sold under the 'Motorcraft' name is OEM while 'Interstate' was not, and a battery for my Pentax sold under the 'Pentax' label is OEM while 'Wasabi' is not.
But just continue, all afternoon and evening .... I have lots of popcorn.
But just continue, all afternoon and evening .... I have lots of popcorn.
Apr 25, 2018 09:05:11 #
leftj wrote:
DXO labs is in bankruptcy.
Apparently, DxO Labs, the bankrupt entity, and DxOMark are now separate entities.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-525628-1.html#8929799
Apr 25, 2018 07:32:51 #
Largobob wrote:
Cheap and Quality are typically antonyms.
Seems like there are two kinds of people into photography:
#1. Does exhaustive research, decides on the best quality equipment available to fit his/her needs; searches for a reputable source offering competitive pricing.
#2. Seeks the cheapest product, regardless of quality. Listens to others' uninformed claims (and offers same) without doing research.
Both kinds are members of this forum.
Seems like there are two kinds of people into photography:
#1. Does exhaustive research, decides on the best quality equipment available to fit his/her needs; searches for a reputable source offering competitive pricing.
#2. Seeks the cheapest product, regardless of quality. Listens to others' uninformed claims (and offers same) without doing research.
Both kinds are members of this forum.
#3. Is a responsible citizen who lives within a budget and doesn't spend all 'loose' funds on his own pleasure.
Apr 25, 2018 07:04:51 #
rmorrison1116 wrote:
Oh, I get it now. You are making the assumption that people would confuse the Pentax lens with a Canon lens because of the band on it. I'm going to speculate that the vast majority of people who know Canon L series lenses all have the distinctive crimson band on the front of the lens would know at first glance, that is not a Canon lens. The color is wrong and the width of the band is wrong and there is text in the band, which is not found on any Canon L series lens.
SS said 'red band'. He didn't specify shade of red, width of band, text on band, or any other characteristic of the lens or the camera, and was forgetting makes other than Nikon and Sony. I'm sorry if anyone was confused by a playful response worthy of SS himself.
Apr 25, 2018 06:54:48 #
foathog wrote:
and if I can't use my current lenses I ain't buyin one no how
Any lens you can use with a Canon DSLR you can also use with a Canon MILC.
Apr 24, 2018 17:50:30 #
df61743 wrote:
NIK and DxO popularity is irrelevant, they are two... (show quote)
I understand all of that. I was simply noting that a post with 'Nik' in the subject has attracted over 2000 reads while this one has attracted fewer than 500 at the moment - and part of DxO's issues might be that what is now their free product is what gets attention - a business plan needs money from somewhere.
Apr 24, 2018 12:23:17 #
I'm not certain the K-S1 is still in the Pentax catalog, but if it is, it is the least advanced of that series. The $600 K-70 would be a better camera to experience. Vastly improved higher ISO performance is the hallmark of all more recent Pentax cameras; all, including the K-S1, have had IBIS for some time now, and current production are Weather Resistant. Just saying. Cheers and be happy using what you have - taking pictures in the field is always more fun than comparing specs online.
Apr 24, 2018 12:07:53 #
ole sarg wrote:
In recent years, at most times Pentax has had a superior camera at every price point where they have any camera.it is just you. some would say what are you crazy why not buy a nikon or canon or leica....
Apr 23, 2018 22:45:20 #
dennis2146 wrote:
Couldn't that be said of any purchase at at any time since the beginning of time. Some will always like something while others will not like something. Everyone's mileage varies.
Dennis
Dennis
Just about three years ago, I purchased a Pentax K-30. Before that, I had tried an A6000 at Best Buy. My sense was that the Pretax camera has a more traditional set of knobs and buttons, while the Sony depended more on menus. The latter might be more comfortable for someone used to smart phones or other 'modern' products.
Apr 23, 2018 21:34:16 #
SharpShooter wrote:
But boy did I see a lot of red rings out there!!! It was a very productive weekend indeed!!! 
SS
SS
Great!! I didn't realize there were so many Pentax cameras there!!
Apr 23, 2018 18:56:20 #
Longshadow wrote:
I might be wrong, but I think Windows viewer doesn't open any RAW file.
It can't display my Canon RAW files.
Raw files are manufacturer specific, not common industry standard like JPEG or TIFF.
It can't display my Canon RAW files.
Raw files are manufacturer specific, not common industry standard like JPEG or TIFF.
Read up on the meaning of 'codec'.
Apr 23, 2018 18:49:36 #
InfiniteISO wrote:
I just "downgraded" resolution by moving from a D5200 to a D7000 because I like the controls where I can get to them and my D90 that runs my old glass is getting long in the tooth. I have never purchased a new DSLR. People should learn their cameras inside and out and get out there and take photos instead of looking for the next feature.
I'm glad for you that past technology meets your needs. I've been pushing against 'ASA'/'ISO' limits for years. My wife, who was one of many friends back then, remembers my excitement when ASA 400 color negative film because widely available - and now the Pentax KP is going to make 'insanely high' values available to me.
Apr 23, 2018 13:59:35 #
drklrd wrote:
Film still has higher resolution because it has tiny grains of silver salts in it vs digital noise especially at high ISO numbers but the newest Nikon D850 might be the solution to equal it out. Unless in B&W they fix the grey scale to larger than 250 film will always be better definition for B&W.
My testing in 2003 showed that a 6mp scan preserved all the detail I was capturing on Kodachrome, and when I went back to Pentax 34 months ago I used the same lens used to take the Kodachrome slides and established that it could do better - so it was not the weak link in that process.