tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4063079619074407721.post6437055695958770176..comments2023-07-26T04:24:52.429-07:00Comments on PENTAX DSLRs: March 3rd, first day of PMA09 exhibition and trade show. Walking around the exhibition hall with the K2000 in hand.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16363645754592641317noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4063079619074407721.post-15997453187417999622009-03-04T16:36:00.000-08:002009-03-04T16:36:00.000-08:00Aleks, off topic but: My wife already has a high-e...Aleks, off topic but: My wife already has a high-end compact that gives pretty much the image quality of a Canon G10 or similar. She's like all of us - she wants the flexibility of an SLR at the size of a matchbox. Just like I'd want a laptop with 40" screen that fits in my pocket. She's looking for the impossible and knows it :)<BR/><BR/>Meanwhile, she actually continues to use the old film SLR instead, and scan the film. Fine by me, and it's made me use film more and more too.Jan Morenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06834641501438709866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4063079619074407721.post-9524728447890346932009-03-04T06:46:00.000-08:002009-03-04T06:46:00.000-08:00There are basically three things I want to see in ...There are basically three things I want to see in the K30D/K300D.<BR/><BR/>1. Better noise control at high ISO (more important than more pixels I think).<BR/>2. Faster autofocus.<BR/>3. Geotagging.<BR/><BR/>Many think of geotagging as nothing more than a novelty, but it's actually extremely useful.Aleksander Helgakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636244291534105345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4063079619074407721.post-3596575907972188152009-03-04T06:38:00.000-08:002009-03-04T06:38:00.000-08:00Hi Yvon,Thank you for your insights directly from ...Hi Yvon,<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your insights directly from PMA09.<BR/><BR/>On one of your previous posts you asked for a 'list of questions', just as you did on photo.net forum.<BR/><BR/>So here is my personal (wish)list:<BR/><BR/>About dslr evolution:<BR/>-It might make sense to keep aps-c sensors on expert dslr, and to provide medium format sensor for pros (645D?): does Pentax/Hoya confirm this strategy?<BR/>-Any future improvements of the auto focus system ? (better and more numerous collimators, and assistance lamp like on nikons)<BR/>-A large and bright viewfinder (see alpha900)<BR/>-High ISO mode up to 25400 or + (with acceptable quality)<BR/>-A dynamic range enhancer comparable to nikon's d-lighting with settings (strong, medium, low...)<BR/>-Self calibration for hot pixels<BR/>-Lower mirror flap noise<BR/>-Double memory card slot with options (double capacity, backup, raw and jpegs on separate cards)<BR/>-Adujstable lines in viewfinder (selection of grids)<BR/>-Furthermore the following "easy to implement" features would be nice:<BR/> * Hyperfocal AF mode<BR/> * Swivel LCD<BR/> * Video mode (with mic and jack-in)<BR/> * One programmable button<BR/> * Artificial "horizon" in live view mode (+ vertical lines)<BR/> * a 3rd scroll wheel for ISO (useful when in M mode)<BR/> * an AF-L button on the grip<BR/> * wifi option in the grip<BR/> * GPS option or interface (why not bluetooth? it is a low consumption and standard solution)<BR/> * a Split-Image / Micro-Prism Focusing screen on every dslr... or at least one that we can buy from Pentax<BR/> * Voice recording with images<BR/> * Built-in viewfinder cover that can be closed when shooting with eye away from viewfinder<BR/> * Programmable timer capture<BR/> * Real mirror lock up (and not linked to timer)<BR/> * Face(s) recognition for autofocus (+ smile detection ;)<BR/> * Panoramic adjustment of pictures <BR/><BR/><BR/>Apart from that I read some complaints about: more fps, 1/8000 shutter speed, 1/250 sync, p-ttl reliability, off-camera lighting limitations, input for studio flash.<BR/>To be noted that there are minimal complaints about "not enough megapixels" but a lot of "high iso performance needed".<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>About the lens roadmap:<BR/>-Some lenses/TC have vanished from the roadmap, creating a lot of buzz: DA* 30mm, 1.4xTC. Plus, there is no more future lenses. Does this by any chance mean that DA lenses development will stop? that Pentax is going full-frame? that Pentax brand will disappear? that the economic crisis prevents Pentax from having a real R&D roadmap?...<BR/>-Any chance to see an updated and optimised for digital version of the 31/1.8? or a 30/1.4?<BR/>-Any chance to see a "noctilux equivalent " series of lenses? (basically updated limited FAs + a wide angle such as 20/1.4)<BR/>-Please give us back DOF markings on the lenses (just like on limited)<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>About other cameras:<BR/>-Is Pentax linked with Samsung in the development of the NX? (read: will it be possible to mount Pentax lenses?)<BR/>-A digital rangefinder in the future? (why not?)<BR/><BR/><BR/>Anyone still reading? too long, too much questions for Pentax ;)<BR/><BR/>PaulCalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14812758167638934327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4063079619074407721.post-45357758619577519552009-03-04T05:06:00.000-08:002009-03-04T05:06:00.000-08:00If your wife doesn't want a slr she still has a fe...If your wife doesn't want a slr she still has a few choices. First of all the Canon G10 is an excellent camera and there are several professionals who use it as their pocket camera. I also know of several journalists here in Norway who carry a G10 around as a backup camera.<BR/><BR/>Samsung has also recently announced the NX camera and Olympus has also launched a similar product. They are extremely small, but use the same sensor as a dslr.Aleksander Helgakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636244291534105345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4063079619074407721.post-69886789328145578692009-03-04T01:54:00.000-08:002009-03-04T01:54:00.000-08:00Hi Yvon,As one of the biggest critics of the white...Hi Yvon,<BR/><BR/>As one of the biggest critics of the white Pentax on my blog, I'm happy to say it looks as if I got it completely wrong. Personally, I still can't see why anyone would want a white camera other than as a fashion statement but if it contributes to the continuing sucess of a great camera company like Pentax then I'm quite prepared to look in the other direction whenever it's required!<BR/><BR/>Can I have one in British Racing Green with a tan pop-up flash? ;-)Bruce Robbinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13888340033630703603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4063079619074407721.post-57473450459190042382009-03-04T00:34:00.000-08:002009-03-04T00:34:00.000-08:00My wife is sort of in the market for a better came...My wife is sort of in the market for a better camera (she works in graphic design and a compact doesn't really give the image quality she wants). The K-m (K2000 in the US) size is good, but for her it's simply a bit too heavy. Throw in a bag and the weight is too noticeable. For what it's worth, she rejected the G1 for the same reason.<BR/><BR/>Don't think there's a solution to that, really; a DSLR just isn't the camera for her. For what it's worth, I have a K10D and if or when I replace it, the K-m would be my choice ahead of the K20D too.Jan Morenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06834641501438709866noreply@blogger.com