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Riku
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Posted: Thu Sep 09, 2010 7:12 pm Post subject: The new Pentax K-r |
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Riku wrote:
What do you think?
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ellepi
Joined: 07 Aug 2010 Posts: 486 Location: Treviso - Italia
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Posted: Thu Sep 09, 2010 7:35 pm Post subject: |
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ellepi wrote:
Is better than K-x and it will be the best low-mid level dslr respect canon, nikon, sony.
About Pentax news I prefer the new DA-L 35/2.4 AL: 200€ _________________ M42 | Super Takumar 20/4, 28/3.5, 35/3.5, 55/1.8, 105/2.8, 135/3.5, 200/4 - Tair-11A - Helios-44M - Mir-1B
K | Pentax M40/2.8, K 55/2, A 50/1.7, M 50/1.7, M 135/3.5 - Jupiter 37-AM
Micro nikkor 60/2.8
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ylyad
Joined: 01 Jun 2010 Posts: 476 Location: Zentralschweiz
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Posted: Thu Sep 09, 2010 7:37 pm Post subject: |
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ylyad wrote:
Looks good, really. Especially for MF lenses as the viewfinder gets back the AF confirm and eventually a real good LCD screen.
Not to mention the usual qualities of Pentax: good viewfinder, stabilization on the body (hear usable with MF lenses), good picture quality (despite lower pixel count compared to competition), best choice when it comes to easy compatibility with old gear (micro 4/3 have a broader choice, but it's more complicated to get adapters).
I did go to Canon because I had a Canon SLR and two lenses and bought an additional one, and I must say the 50D is a pretty good deal these days. Now that I'm more into the topic especially the MF lenses, I'm happy with my choice, but if I lost all my gear, I'd really question myself going to Pentax, especially that new body... _________________
Camera: Fuji X-E2, Fuji X100T
MF: Canon nFD 50/1.4, Canon nFD 100/2.8, Tokina RMC 135/2.8
Tamron SP 24-48/3.5-3.8
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Spotmatic
Joined: 18 Aug 2008 Posts: 4045 Location: Netherlands
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Posted: Thu Sep 09, 2010 7:44 pm Post subject: |
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Spotmatic wrote:
I have seen some high-ISO samples from the K-r and those were pretty remarkable. Someone downloaded an 100 ISO DNG and overexposed it 8 stops in the Adobe RAW converter, essentially creating an ISO 25600 image. There was hardly any noise in the shadows...
Also, the K-r is the fastest Pentax SLR ever at 6FPS. It is even faster than the K-7, Pentax's current top model. However, on the 20th of September the K-5 will be unveiled and we can be pretty sure it will have 8FPS, but I'm not sure it will have the same high-ISO capabilities as the K-r. In the noise department the current K-7 is pretty bad IMHO (the Canon 50D is not very good either). _________________ Peter - Moderator
Pentax K-5 + Pentax 645 + Canon 5D + Bessa RF 10,5cm Heliar, and a 'little' bag full of MF lenses. The lens list is * here *.
My fast 80s: Asahi-Kogaku Takumar 83mm f/1.9 - Super-Takumar 85mm f/1.9 - FA 77mm f/1.8 Limited - Cyclop 85/1.5 (Helios-40 innards) - Komura 80mm f/1.8 - Meyer Görlitz Primoplan 7,5cm 1:1.9 - Carl Zeiss Jena 80mm f/1.8 Pancolar - Canon 85mm f/1.8 S.S.C. - Canon 85mm f/1.2 S.S.C. Aspherical |
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ManualFocus-G
Joined: 29 Dec 2008 Posts: 6622 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Thu Sep 09, 2010 9:22 pm Post subject: |
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ManualFocus-G wrote:
ylyad wrote: |
best choice when it comes to easy compatibility with old gear (micro 4/3 have a broader choice, but it's more complicated to get adapters). |
Ah, now let's not get carried away, Canon still has way better compatibility e.g. OM, C/Y. Nikon, Prakticar, Exakta, Leica However, the new Pentax is very appealing for crop users with its image stabilisation and decent high ISO performance _________________ Graham - Moderator
Shooter of choice: Fujifilm X-T20 with M42, PB and C/Y lenses
See my Flickr photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/manualfocus-g |
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Scheimpflug
Joined: 06 Feb 2010 Posts: 1888 Location: New Zealand / USA
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Posted: Thu Sep 09, 2010 10:11 pm Post subject: |
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Scheimpflug wrote:
Can anyone clarify what is going on with the changes to the battery compartment?
Apparently the K-r comes with a rectangular rechargeable lithium-ion battery, but you can buy an optional adapter to use AAs... The photo from dpreview makes it look like the battery compartment will hold four AAs internally:
http://a.img-dpreview.com/previews/pentaxkr/images/battery1-001.jpg
... but here's the part that puzzles me. The spec sheet at dpreview states the battery life as 470 shots with the D-LI109 rechargeable, and 1000 shots with AAs. If the battery life is over twice as long with AAs, why would anyone want to use the new lithium-ion battery? _________________ Sigma DP1, Nikon D40 (hers ), Polaroid x530, Pentax P30t, Pentax P50, (P30t/P50 K-A to Nikon F body mount conversion)
Nikon: 18-55/3.5-5.6 "G ED II DX" (F) Soligor: 28/2.8 (FL->F converted), 135/3.5 (F), 3x TC (F, modified) Kalimar: 28-85/3.5 (F)
Vivitar: 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3 (F), Tele 500/6.3 Preset (F), 19/3.8 (F) Minolta: 300/5.6 (SR/MC/MD pending F conversion)
Tamron: 28/2.8 (Adaptall) Panagor: 28/2.5 (FD) Aetna: 300/5.6 (F) Osawa: MC 28/2.8 (F)
Vintage Lenses: Dallmeyer: 1940s A.M. 14in 356mm f4 (ULF->M42) 1930s Adon Telephoto Taylor, Taylor & Hobson: 1880s Rapid Rectilinear 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 11.31in f/8 (LF->?)
Parts Lenses: Nikon 35-135/3.5-4.5 (F), Sigma 70-210/4.5 (F), Nikon 50/1.8 Series E (F) |
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Tom in Delaware
Joined: 17 Apr 2010 Posts: 42 Location: Delaware, USA
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Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2010 1:22 am Post subject: |
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Tom in Delaware wrote:
Scheimpflug wrote: |
Can anyone clarify what is going on with the changes to the battery compartment?
Apparently the K-r comes with a rectangular rechargeable lithium-ion battery, but you can buy an optional adapter to use AAs... The photo from dpreview makes it look like the battery compartment will hold four AAs internally:
http://a.img-dpreview.com/previews/pentaxkr/images/battery1-001.jpg
... but here's the part that puzzles me. The spec sheet at dpreview states the battery life as 470 shots with the D-LI109 rechargeable, and 1000 shots with AAs. If the battery life is over twice as long with AAs, why would anyone want to use the new lithium-ion battery? |
The 1000 shots with AAs would be with lithium AAs. These are non-rechargeable and fairly pricey. Rechargeable AAs would be less, maybe 300-500 shots per charge, I'm guessing. |
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Scheimpflug
Joined: 06 Feb 2010 Posts: 1888 Location: New Zealand / USA
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Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2010 2:30 am Post subject: |
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Scheimpflug wrote:
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The 1000 shots with AAs would be with lithium AAs. These are non-rechargeable and fairly pricey. Rechargeable AAs would be less, maybe 300-500 shots per charge, I'm guessing. |
I wouldn't think the difference would be that big... For example, Energizer Ultimate Lithium AAs are 2900 mAh, and while 2700mAh seems to be the most common, 2900mAh NiMH AA's are also available... _________________ Sigma DP1, Nikon D40 (hers ), Polaroid x530, Pentax P30t, Pentax P50, (P30t/P50 K-A to Nikon F body mount conversion)
Nikon: 18-55/3.5-5.6 "G ED II DX" (F) Soligor: 28/2.8 (FL->F converted), 135/3.5 (F), 3x TC (F, modified) Kalimar: 28-85/3.5 (F)
Vivitar: 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3 (F), Tele 500/6.3 Preset (F), 19/3.8 (F) Minolta: 300/5.6 (SR/MC/MD pending F conversion)
Tamron: 28/2.8 (Adaptall) Panagor: 28/2.5 (FD) Aetna: 300/5.6 (F) Osawa: MC 28/2.8 (F)
Vintage Lenses: Dallmeyer: 1940s A.M. 14in 356mm f4 (ULF->M42) 1930s Adon Telephoto Taylor, Taylor & Hobson: 1880s Rapid Rectilinear 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 11.31in f/8 (LF->?)
Parts Lenses: Nikon 35-135/3.5-4.5 (F), Sigma 70-210/4.5 (F), Nikon 50/1.8 Series E (F) |
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ylyad
Joined: 01 Jun 2010 Posts: 476 Location: Zentralschweiz
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Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2010 7:45 am Post subject: |
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ylyad wrote:
ManualFocus-G wrote: |
ylyad wrote: |
best choice when it comes to easy compatibility with old gear (micro 4/3 have a broader choice, but it's more complicated to get adapters). |
Ah, now let's not get carried away, Canon still has way better compatibility e.g. OM, C/Y. Nikon, Prakticar, Exakta, Leica However, the new Pentax is very appealing for crop users with its image stabilisation and decent high ISO performance |
Sorry, my statement was unclear: you have more choice for Canon (but less possibilities than on a micro 4/3), but Pentax offers official support for M42, what Canon doesn't. That's what I meant with "easy compatibility". _________________
Camera: Fuji X-E2, Fuji X100T
MF: Canon nFD 50/1.4, Canon nFD 100/2.8, Tokina RMC 135/2.8
Tamron SP 24-48/3.5-3.8
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magkelly
Joined: 06 Jul 2010 Posts: 182
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Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2010 9:14 am Post subject: |
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magkelly wrote:
Going by these pics I'm not entirely sure I like the body design on the K-r as well as I like the one on the K-x. It's a bit boxy and I don't like the prism area as much. Looking at them side by side, the bit with the prism rather reminds me a bit of the first SP's design versus the later SPII's. I personally think the SPII is the nicer camera in terms of looks though actually internally they're not all that different. Here though you do have quite a bit of an upgrade under the hood, so design factor notwithstanding the K-r is definitely a superior camera.
Honestly if it was all about "looks" I think I still like the K-x a bit better, but since it's not than yes, I'd probably give the K-r it's due. I'd probably buy that if money wasn't an issue and I could afford it versus the K-x, but that being said, the K-r is a step up money-wise.
The K-x isn't as expensive and it still does most of what I've been wanting a DSLR for very well indeed and since price is a major factor at this point I'd probably just get the K-x for now and upgrade later. In fact I probably will do it that way.
I'm going to need 2 bodies eventually. I figured I'd go with a lower end Canon DSLR first since my Yashica ML lenses and my M42's will both work there. Then as I get more work and more $$$ coming in I'd get the a more expensive Pentax, fill out my Takumars, swap and use the Canon as my backup...
K-x actually might do it for me or a used K-7, and if I can get it for less, than I might still just go that route. K-r and K-5 look great, but they just might be a little pricey for me starting out. They do both look very nice though under the hood and if you can go there why not? Bottom line the mechanics are what counts, but I have to admit I still prefer the K-x even to the K-7 really looks-wise. The only reason I might actually choose the K-7 at some point is because of the weather proofing actually. |
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kuuan
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Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2010 9:22 am Post subject: |
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kuuan wrote:
K-r looks like a very good camera indeed.
I suppose that many K-x users are still happy enough with their still new camera, but I can imagine many users of older Pentax cameras should be attracted by this offer.
Compatibility: IMO Pentax is the best system for M42 ( and K mount ) lenses, period. If you need/want Leica or Contax/Yashica lenses and do not want to modify your lens with Leitax mount, than it's Canon, and of course Pentaqx is not FF!
I have shot many pics with my K-x with a 40 and 50 year old lens wide open and high ISO and e.g. 1/10 sec exposure handheld, something I could do with any other system ( well, Oly yes, but my 50mm becomes a 100mm instead of a 75mm, and high ISO and DR should be better on the APS-C of Pentax too )
Battery: there had always been complaints of people for Pentax cameras using AAs, others loved it for it ( including me )
great that Pentax fund a way to cater to both camps!
I got over 1000 shots with my AA Eneloop recharables on *istDs, slightly less but still around 1000 on the K-x
before buying eneloops I had used other rechargables with 2700 mAh and they performed very badly, the 2100 mAh Eneloops do great!
the new f2.4/35mm lens: Pentax has been selling a lot of K-x and though the stock lens it came with is a rather good one, Pentax so far has not been offering cheap primes. I hope this is the first of a 'cheap' Pentax primes line, 35mm is a good start. And it comes in all the crazy colors too http://www.camera-pentax.jp/k-r/simulator.php#020404 _________________ my photos on flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/kuuan/collections |
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mo
Joined: 27 Aug 2009 Posts: 8979 Location: Australia
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Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2010 9:51 am Post subject: |
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mo wrote:
I agree Kuuan the Eneloops are they way to go especially for the K200D..my energizer rechargeables just don't work.
This Kr would have tempted me more than the K-x...but I am happy with the K200D as it has the focus confirmation red square as well as the green focus dot.(I might have them around the wrong way )
I don't mind the boxy viewfinder area it reminds me of the original style Pentax's.It does look like they have enlarged the viewfinder itself?
magkelly...you may have an abundant choices of used K-x's coming onto the market when this Kr comes out!! _________________ Moira, Moderator
Fuji XE-1,Pentax K-01,Panasonic G1,Panasonic G5,Pentax MX
Ricoh Singlex TLS,KR-5,KR-5Super,XR-10
Lenses
Auto Rikenon's 55/1.4, 1.8, 2.8... 50/1.7 Takumar 2/58 Preset Takumar 2.8/105 Auto Takumar 2.2/55, 3.5/35 Super Takumar 1.8/55...Macro Takumar F4/50... CZJ Biotar ALU M42 2/58 CZJ Tessar ALU M42 2.8/50
CZJ DDR Flektogon Zebra M42 2.8/35 CZJ Pancolar M42 2/50 CZJ Pancolar Exakta 2/50
Auto Mamiya/Sekor 1.8/55 ...Auto Mamiya/Sekor 2/50 Auto Mamiya/Sekor 2.8/50 Auto Mamiya/Sekor 200/3.5 Tamron SP500/8 Tamron SP350/5.6 Tamron SP90/2.5
Primoplan 1.9/58 Primagon 4.5/35 Telemegor 5.5/150 Angenieux 3.5/28 Angenieux 3,5/135 Y 2
Canon FL 58/1.2,Canon FL85/1.8,Canon FL 100/3.5,Canon SSC 2.8/100 ,Konica AR 100/2.8, Nikkor P 105/2.5
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kuuan
Joined: 14 Jan 2008 Posts: 4569 Location: right now: Austria
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Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2010 9:57 am Post subject: |
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kuuan wrote:
ylyad wrote: |
.Especially for MF lenses as the viewfinder gets back the AF confirm and eventually a real good LCD screen.
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mo wrote: |
I agree Kuuan the Eneloops are they way to go especially for the K200D..my energizer rechargeables just don't work.
This Kr would have tempted me more than the K-x...but I am happy with the K200D as it has the focus confirmation red square as well as the green focus dot.(I might have them around the wrong way )
I don't mind the boxy viewfinder area it reminds me of the original style Pentax's.It does look like they have enlarged the viewfinder itself?
magkelly...you may have an abundant choices of used K-x's coming onto the market when this Kr comes out!! |
I am not sure if you, Mo, too had misunderstood what's 'missing' in the K-x, ylyad looks like he had.
Focus confirmation, both the green hexagon and the peep sound are present in the K-x too.
It is the red indicators which say which of the focus points for AF is 'turned on' and which flash when in focus which are missing in the K-x
so the K-x does not have anything missing that makes it less useable as a manual focus camera!
but in AF mode the auto focus point chosen can not be seen, which makes most users choose center point, focus center point and then recompose
actually I like the looks of the K-r, looks more rugged to me _________________ my photos on flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/kuuan/collections |
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mo
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Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2010 10:14 am Post subject: |
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mo wrote:
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Focus confirmation, both the green hexagon and the peep sound are present in the K-x too.
It is the red indicators which say which of the focus points for AF is 'turned on' and which flash when in focus which are missing in the K-x
so the K-x does not have anything missing that makes it less useable as a manual focus camera!
but in AF mode the auto focus point chosen can not be seen, which makes most users choose center point, focus center point and then recompose |
Thanks Kuuan for making it clearer I made bold what I think is the main point in the quote above...no matter what Pentax you choose I am sure you will love it... It is good to see the small changes on all the newer cameras. _________________ Moira, Moderator
Fuji XE-1,Pentax K-01,Panasonic G1,Panasonic G5,Pentax MX
Ricoh Singlex TLS,KR-5,KR-5Super,XR-10
Lenses
Auto Rikenon's 55/1.4, 1.8, 2.8... 50/1.7 Takumar 2/58 Preset Takumar 2.8/105 Auto Takumar 2.2/55, 3.5/35 Super Takumar 1.8/55...Macro Takumar F4/50... CZJ Biotar ALU M42 2/58 CZJ Tessar ALU M42 2.8/50
CZJ DDR Flektogon Zebra M42 2.8/35 CZJ Pancolar M42 2/50 CZJ Pancolar Exakta 2/50
Auto Mamiya/Sekor 1.8/55 ...Auto Mamiya/Sekor 2/50 Auto Mamiya/Sekor 2.8/50 Auto Mamiya/Sekor 200/3.5 Tamron SP500/8 Tamron SP350/5.6 Tamron SP90/2.5
Primoplan 1.9/58 Primagon 4.5/35 Telemegor 5.5/150 Angenieux 3.5/28 Angenieux 3,5/135 Y 2
Canon FL 58/1.2,Canon FL85/1.8,Canon FL 100/3.5,Canon SSC 2.8/100 ,Konica AR 100/2.8, Nikkor P 105/2.5
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ellepi
Joined: 07 Aug 2010 Posts: 486 Location: Treviso - Italia
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Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2010 10:30 am Post subject: |
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ellepi wrote:
A comparison between K-r, K-x and K-7
http://www.dpreview.com/previews/pentaxkr/
For me the worse things are: no weather resistant and pentamirror instead pentaprism.
The best things: continuos shooting speed (if you need it), 2 kinds of battery, performance of sensor at high ISO (if it is the same of K-x) and new Safox IX (the next pentax best camera, K-5, will has Safox IX+ with 18 AF points selectionable) _________________ M42 | Super Takumar 20/4, 28/3.5, 35/3.5, 55/1.8, 105/2.8, 135/3.5, 200/4 - Tair-11A - Helios-44M - Mir-1B
K | Pentax M40/2.8, K 55/2, A 50/1.7, M 50/1.7, M 135/3.5 - Jupiter 37-AM
Micro nikkor 60/2.8
Mamiya 645 | Sekor 24/4, 55/2.8, 80/2.8, 210/4 |
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ylyad
Joined: 01 Jun 2010 Posts: 476 Location: Zentralschweiz
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Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2010 11:59 am Post subject: |
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ylyad wrote:
kuuan wrote: |
I am not sure if you, Mo, too had misunderstood what's 'missing' in the K-x, ylyad looks like he had.
Focus confirmation, both the green hexagon and the peep sound are present in the K-x too.
It is the red indicators which say which of the focus points for AF is 'turned on' and which flash when in focus which are missing in the K-x
so the K-x does not have anything missing that makes it less useable as a manual focus camera!
but in AF mode the auto focus point chosen can not be seen, which makes most users choose center point, focus center point and then recompose
actually I like the looks of the K-r, looks more rugged to me |
Thanks for the precision (I knew it ), but not knowing where focus is made is a pity, and centered point is workable only in certain situations.
On batteries, I personally think that the solution proposed by Pentax on this body is a truly good idea. Having high-quality batteries even proprietary provided with the body is a must-have but AA batteries can be found virtually everywhere in the world, saving the need for spare batteries... _________________
Camera: Fuji X-E2, Fuji X100T
MF: Canon nFD 50/1.4, Canon nFD 100/2.8, Tokina RMC 135/2.8
Tamron SP 24-48/3.5-3.8
http://www.flickr.com/derdide/
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kuuan
Joined: 14 Jan 2008 Posts: 4569 Location: right now: Austria
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Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2010 3:04 pm Post subject: |
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kuuan wrote:
ellepi wrote: |
A comparison between K-r, K-x and K-7
http://www.dpreview.com/previews/pentaxkr/
For me the worse things are: no weather resistant and pentamirror instead pentaprism.
The best things: continuos shooting speed (if you need it), 2 kinds of battery, performance of sensor at high ISO (if it is the same of K-x) and new Safox IX (the next pentax best camera, K-5, will has Safox IX+ with 18 AF points selectionable) |
I'd love to have the pentaprism and weather sealing, but Pentax is reserving that for their top models, which is understandable.
One simply will have to get the K-5 for that.
from first samples it seems that high ISO is improved over K-x for about 1 stop. ( I am sure member 'Spotmatic' could qualify that better ) _________________ my photos on flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/kuuan/collections |
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kuuan
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Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2010 3:10 pm Post subject: |
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kuuan wrote:
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kuuan wrote: |
Thanks for the precision (I knew it ), but not knowing where focus is made is a pity, and centered point is workable only in certain situations... |
oh, sorry.
you said specially for MF you welcome them, I do not understand how the red AF indicators would be of much relevance when using manual focus lenses though _________________ my photos on flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/kuuan/collections |
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ylyad
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ylyad wrote:
kuuan wrote: |
oh, sorry.
you said specially for MF you welcome them, I do not understand how the red AF indicators would be of much relevance when using manual focus lenses though |
(I use a Canon with chipped adapter, maybe on Pentax it's different but I doubt it)
Because when I'm turning the focus ring, I use the dot to identify when focus is OK. And on portraits for example, while turning the focus blinks several times (focus on nose, on eyes, on ears, on hairs, etc.) and it's important to know where focus is made to stop turning. And with large aperture and therefore small depth of field, focusing on center point and re-composing is "risky" and might lead to loss of focus. _________________
Camera: Fuji X-E2, Fuji X100T
MF: Canon nFD 50/1.4, Canon nFD 100/2.8, Tokina RMC 135/2.8
Tamron SP 24-48/3.5-3.8
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kuuan
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Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2010 5:51 am Post subject: |
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kuuan wrote:
The AF points sound useful the way you describe it.
I do not know if the AF indicators are 'on' on a Pentax when using MF, I doubt it but will have to verify that. I would think that choosing the spot where to focus, focusing on it with the viewfinder's split screen and recompose would be the more precise method, but I have not tried what you describe and it must be interesting how it compares. _________________ my photos on flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/kuuan/collections |
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ludoo
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Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2010 6:07 am Post subject: |
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ludoo wrote:
kuuan wrote: |
I do not know if the AF indicators are 'on' on a Pentax when using MF, I doubt it but will have to verify that. |
When using MF on Pentax bodies the only thing you have to make sure of is that the AF contact on the camera mount is shortened (usually by a tiny piece of foil or the lens itself), no need for chipped adapters. You then get two lights in the vf: the green hexagon that signals focus confirm, and the center AF point, which is the only AF point active with manual focus lenses. |
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mo
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Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2010 7:44 am Post subject: |
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mo wrote:
I do have the red center af point on my K200D as well as the geen button indicator. _________________ Moira, Moderator
Fuji XE-1,Pentax K-01,Panasonic G1,Panasonic G5,Pentax MX
Ricoh Singlex TLS,KR-5,KR-5Super,XR-10
Lenses
Auto Rikenon's 55/1.4, 1.8, 2.8... 50/1.7 Takumar 2/58 Preset Takumar 2.8/105 Auto Takumar 2.2/55, 3.5/35 Super Takumar 1.8/55...Macro Takumar F4/50... CZJ Biotar ALU M42 2/58 CZJ Tessar ALU M42 2.8/50
CZJ DDR Flektogon Zebra M42 2.8/35 CZJ Pancolar M42 2/50 CZJ Pancolar Exakta 2/50
Auto Mamiya/Sekor 1.8/55 ...Auto Mamiya/Sekor 2/50 Auto Mamiya/Sekor 2.8/50 Auto Mamiya/Sekor 200/3.5 Tamron SP500/8 Tamron SP350/5.6 Tamron SP90/2.5
Primoplan 1.9/58 Primagon 4.5/35 Telemegor 5.5/150 Angenieux 3.5/28 Angenieux 3,5/135 Y 2
Canon FL 58/1.2,Canon FL85/1.8,Canon FL 100/3.5,Canon SSC 2.8/100 ,Konica AR 100/2.8, Nikkor P 105/2.5
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ylyad
Joined: 01 Jun 2010 Posts: 476 Location: Zentralschweiz
Expire: 2013-12-05
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Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2010 8:19 am Post subject: |
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ylyad wrote:
I think that using split screen would be more precise, but my wife wouldn't accept it _________________
Camera: Fuji X-E2, Fuji X100T
MF: Canon nFD 50/1.4, Canon nFD 100/2.8, Tokina RMC 135/2.8
Tamron SP 24-48/3.5-3.8
http://www.flickr.com/derdide/
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kuuan
Joined: 14 Jan 2008 Posts: 4569 Location: right now: Austria
Expire: 2014-12-26
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Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2010 1:57 pm Post subject: K\r ISO test shots - jepg noise reduction off |
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kuuan wrote:
today I had some 7 or 8 minutes with a K-r and it's 18-55 stock lens..in a shop in Kyoto.
I am VERY impressed, it seems to be quite a bit more 'snappy', specially AF, than my K-x. But this is purely personal impression without any fact! and my only AF experience with the K-x is with a Sigma 17-70 lens.
I had inserted my SD card and made a few fast test shots. Of course, since I was in a hurry - on the way home after a long day out I had to convince my friend to wait 10 minutes for me while I hoped into the store - I had forgotten to check if it was set to jpeg or RAW, only after uploading the test shots to my computer I saw that it is jepgs and noise reduction set to 'off' ( and I have no idea if that means still noise reduction applied anyway or not )
here the results straight out of the camera:
ISO 200 ( lowest ISO setting if not set to 'expanded ISO )
original size: http://www.ipernity.com/doc/119815/9177361/sizes/o
ISO 3200:
100%crop:
full image original size: http://www.ipernity.com/doc/119815/9177363/sizes/o
ISO 6400:
100%crop:
full image original size: http://www.ipernity.com/doc/119815/9177365/sizes/o
ISO 12800:
100% crop:
full image original size: http://www.ipernity.com/doc/119815/9177367/sizes/o
ISO 25000 ( expanded ISO ):
100% crop:
full image original size: http://www.ipernity.com/doc/119815/9177368/sizes/o
cheers,
Andreas _________________ my photos on flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/kuuan/collections |
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poilu
Joined: 26 Aug 2007 Posts: 10472 Location: Greece
Expire: 2019-08-29
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Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2010 2:19 pm Post subject: |
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poilu wrote:
nice design, the K-r in white have the look Star Wars!
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