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eddie1960 · 01-06-2011, 07:54 AM

Originally posted by Art Vandelay II

Or a Pentax EVIL the size/shape of a Zeiss Ikon ZM

god wouldn't that be a thing of beauty (if i wasn't at work i would photoshop this into a pentax)

FullertonImages · 01-08-2011, 10:51 AM

Originally posted by Christopher M.W.T

If anyone goes, ask

1. New flashes preferably WR
2. Manual video controls

Don't ask crap about FA Limiteds and other useless questions.

+111 For the win...

stanleyk · 01-08-2011, 11:50 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Christopher M.W.T

Pro grade 4/3? are you kidding me, the format is a joke IMHO. Why downgrade to a technically inferior system? I don't care how compact the lenses are or how cool the features are the sensor is tiny and cannot match APS-C or FF in any way shape or form.

Then don't buy one. I have an E-P2 and a GH2. Great cameras.

I also shoot an M3 for film and a K5. Also great cameras.

I'd be willing to bet you that you would not be able to tell the difference between and 13 X 19 print from an E-P2 and a K5. Now if you are printing larger than that you probably could.

shadmanaj · 01-08-2011, 12:20 PM

I have a request. Can anyone visiting ask Pentax if there will be more DAL, or less expensive DA primes this year? It'd be awesome getting info...
AJ

Christopher M.W.T · 01-08-2011, 05:45 PM

Originally posted by stanleyk

Then don't buy one. I have an E-P2 and a GH2. Great cameras.

I also shoot an M3 for film and a K5. Also great cameras.

I'd be willing to bet you that you would not be able to tell the difference between and 13 X 19 print from an E-P2 and a K5. Now if you are printing larger than that you probably could.

Depth of field perhaps?

Art Vandelay II · 01-08-2011, 10:48 PM

Originally posted by Christopher M.W.T

Depth of field perhaps?

I've shot quite a bit in both formats, and I honestly have a very hard time distinguishing between the two even in DOF. The one tele-tale sign might be in shots using wide angles at large apertures. Even in that situation you really have to go from 4/3's to full frame for it to be truly noticeable. ISO ability aside, my basic conclusion is that when shooting at 50+ MM's I prefer 4/3's to APS-C, but I prefer APS-C (or full frame) under 50mm's. When shooting 50+ mm's 4/3's format provides all the DOF control I need, but under 50 can be limiting. However, if Voigtlander makes a Nokton 17mm f/1 similar to their 25mm f/.095 that would take care of that issue also.

**fs999** · 01-10-2011, 06:14 AM

4/3 blablabla....

So what are the news of the Pentax booth ?

Last edited by fs999; 01-10-2011 at 08:23 AM.

ilya80 · 01-11-2011, 01:34 PM

What news are you talking about.

The Pentax is dead for a long time now

FullertonImages · 01-11-2011, 03:57 PM

Originally posted by fs999

4/3 blablabla....

So what are the news of the Pentax booth ?

They still make cameras???

zackspeed · 01-11-2011, 05:39 PM

and much more.
everybody will see at a short time what´s new.
i am sure,one or two very very interesting thinks for a couple of user........
and more stuff.......about at the change of the fiscal year.
so....a little bit to wait

DaveBlack · 01-12-2011, 02:13 PM

CP+ is coming up in February. This is where they announced the 645D last year. I would hope that they will announced something there this year. Rumors has it that Pentax is working on two "mirrorless" cameras. Maybe one will be shown at CP+ and the other at the renamed PMA this fall.

I really hope for a few more lenses.

eddie1960 · 01-12-2011, 02:19 PM

and if you look at CP plus site it's abviously all about pentax

just look at the cameras in colour at the top of the page lol

Cameras and Photo Imaging Show [CP+]

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01-06-2011, 07:54 AM	#16
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,667	Originally posted by Art Vandelay II Or a Pentax EVIL the size/shape of a Zeiss Ikon ZM god wouldn't that be a thing of beauty (if i wasn't at work i would photoshop this into a pentax)

01-08-2011, 10:51 AM	#17
FullertonImages Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 883	Originally posted by Christopher M.W.T If anyone goes, ask 1. New flashes preferably WR 2. Manual video controls Don't ask crap about FA Limiteds and other useless questions. +111 For the win...

01-08-2011, 11:50 AM - 1 Like	#18
stanleyk Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Taylor, Texas Posts: 1,018	Originally posted by Christopher M.W.T Pro grade 4/3? are you kidding me, the format is a joke IMHO. Why downgrade to a technically inferior system? I don't care how compact the lenses are or how cool the features are the sensor is tiny and cannot match APS-C or FF in any way shape or form. Then don't buy one. I have an E-P2 and a GH2. Great cameras. I also shoot an M3 for film and a K5. Also great cameras. I'd be willing to bet you that you would not be able to tell the difference between and 13 X 19 print from an E-P2 and a K5. Now if you are printing larger than that you probably could.

01-08-2011, 12:20 PM	#19
shadmanaj Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 82	I have a request. Can anyone visiting ask Pentax if there will be more DAL, or less expensive DA primes this year? It'd be awesome getting info... AJ

01-08-2011, 05:45 PM	#20
Christopher M.W.T Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,689	Originally posted by stanleyk Then don't buy one. I have an E-P2 and a GH2. Great cameras. I also shoot an M3 for film and a K5. Also great cameras. I'd be willing to bet you that you would not be able to tell the difference between and 13 X 19 print from an E-P2 and a K5. Now if you are printing larger than that you probably could. Depth of field perhaps?

01-08-2011, 10:48 PM	#21
Art Vandelay II Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 886	Originally posted by Christopher M.W.T Depth of field perhaps? I've shot quite a bit in both formats, and I honestly have a very hard time distinguishing between the two even in DOF. The one tele-tale sign might be in shots using wide angles at large apertures. Even in that situation you really have to go from 4/3's to full frame for it to be truly noticeable. ISO ability aside, my basic conclusion is that when shooting at 50+ MM's I prefer 4/3's to APS-C, but I prefer APS-C (or full frame) under 50mm's. When shooting 50+ mm's 4/3's format provides all the DOF control I need, but under 50 can be limiting. However, if Voigtlander makes a Nokton 17mm f/1 similar to their 25mm f/.095 that would take care of that issue also.

01-10-2011, 06:14 AM	#22
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,648	4/3 blablabla.... So what are the news of the Pentax booth ? Last edited by fs999; 01-10-2011 at 08:23 AM.

01-11-2011, 01:34 PM	#23
ilya80 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Saint-Petersburg, Russia Photos: Albums Posts: 410	What news are you talking about. The Pentax is dead for a long time now

01-11-2011, 03:57 PM	#24
FullertonImages Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 883	Originally posted by fs999 4/3 blablabla.... So what are the news of the Pentax booth ? They still make cameras???

01-11-2011, 05:39 PM	#25
zackspeed Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 527	and much more. everybody will see at a short time what´s new. i am sure,one or two very very interesting thinks for a couple of user........ and more stuff.......about at the change of the fiscal year. so....a little bit to wait

01-12-2011, 02:13 PM	#26
DaveBlack Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 441	CP+ is coming up in February. This is where they announced the 645D last year. I would hope that they will announced something there this year. Rumors has it that Pentax is working on two "mirrorless" cameras. Maybe one will be shown at CP+ and the other at the renamed PMA this fall. I really hope for a few more lenses.

01-12-2011, 02:19 PM	#27
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,667	and if you look at CP plus site it's abviously all about pentax just look at the cameras in colour at the top of the page lol Cameras and Photo Imaging Show [CP+]

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