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**rparmar** · 05-23-2011, 07:07 AM

Originally posted by Clarkey

While Pentax is at it, perhaps they could reintroduce TTL support?

No need really if P-TTL was accurate. I use A mode on my Metz and it is significantly better than P-TTL.

Originally posted by Clarkey

Shutter speed length. My E-pl1 does out to 60 seconds - how about programmable length >30 seconds, with adjustable delay?

Why not use Bulb?

Originally posted by Clarkey

Flash sync. Been 1/180 since the *IstD.

HSS solves this problem and gives you flash as fast as you need... no limits!

Originally posted by wll

IMHO, it was revolutionary.

Revolutionary: "radically new or innovative; outside or beyond established procedure, principles, etc."

Increasing ISO a stop or two is in no way "outside or beyond established procedure". I refuse to use words as re-defined by marketing departments.

mattdm · 05-23-2011, 07:40 AM

Originally posted by deadwolfbones

I have nothing against more megapixels if they don't sacrifice ultimate image quality...

I do. I don't need my file sizes doubling without a meaningful increase in detail. I hope that if they go to this sensor, they implement something like Canon's sRAW and mRAW.

**rparmar** · 05-23-2011, 07:45 AM

Originally posted by mattdm

I do. I don't need my file sizes doubling without a meaningful increase in detail. I hope that if they go to this sensor, they implement something like Canon's sRAW and mRAW.

That's on my request list. Seems a good compromise. I don't need honking big files when shooting for the web.

MRRiley · 05-23-2011, 07:59 AM

Add a request for higher sync speeds... 1/250 would be good... 1/500 would be GREAT!

Mike

Winder · 05-23-2011, 08:11 AM

Maybe Petax needs to look at redesigning leaf shutter lenses.

yeatzee · 05-23-2011, 08:28 AM

longer lasting/better battery life

thibs · 05-23-2011, 09:02 AM

Originally posted by mattdm

I do. I don't need my file sizes doubling without a meaningful increase in detail. I hope that if they go to this sensor, they implement something like Canon's sRAW and mRAW.

I agree, that would be neat.

thibs · 05-23-2011, 09:03 AM

Originally posted by Winder

Maybe Petax needs to look at redesigning leaf shutter lenses.

They'll tell you you can get 645 LF lenses with adapter

**Clarkey** · 05-23-2011, 09:47 AM

Originally posted by rparmar

No need really if P-TTL was accurate. I use A mode on my Metz and it is significantly better than P-TTL.

Why not use Bulb?

HSS solves this problem and gives you flash as fast as you need... no limits!

Revolutionary: "radically new or innovative; outside or beyond established procedure, principles, etc."

Increasing ISO a stop or two is in no way "outside or beyond established procedure". I refuse to use words as re-defined by marketing departments.

You said it - if P-TTL was accurate. How about legacy support for accessories other than lenses?

Bulb means I need a remote, or need to be with the camera. A timelapse/delay mode with a programmable shutter would obviate the need for a plugged in remote (with it's own set of batteries to worry about), and keep the seals in the body intact.

HSS is great if you are using an external flash - often I am not - tend to use the onboard for fill, and have to stop down or use filters when shooting shallow dof.
Or I am outdoors, and don't have enough power in the af-360 for the range I am working with.

Originally posted by mattdm

I do. I don't need my file sizes doubling without a meaningful increase in detail. I hope that if they go to this sensor, they implement something like Canon's sRAW and mRAW.

+1 for me. This is one of the things I really like with Canon workflow.

**Clarkey** · 05-23-2011, 09:48 AM

Originally posted by thibs

Two minor points:
k5 has a 999 shots limits for interval shoot. This is with latest firmware.
IstD had a 1/160 sync, newer camera havé 1/180 sync (I know, not much of a difference).

Good corrections. I missed the number of shots increase as an upgrade in the K-5 ( I have a K-7).

fearview · 05-23-2011, 10:01 AM

K3 should deploy flash sync 1/250 or faster and non crippled KAF2 mount

RonHendriks1966 · 05-23-2011, 11:21 AM

It would be great to say to internal flash to give just 1/32th of flash power. So make it selectable in power, next to p-ttl.

**Clarkey** · 05-23-2011, 11:47 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

It would be great to say to internal flash to give just 1/32th of flash power. So make it selectable in power, next to p-ttl.

Oh, you mean like my E-pl1, which allows 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64th on the built in flash? Yes, definitely useful from time to time.

johnmflores · 05-23-2011, 12:04 PM

Originally posted by drougge

I can't believe we're on page 8 and this has only been mentioned twice. If Pentax put out a camera that was a step back in every way compared to the K-5 except it had this I would still buy it. (Well, depending on how much of a step back it was, obviously.)

Back in the film days it was just the cheap bodies that had this problem, but there is no DSLR at any price that will do open aperture metering with old K mount glass. And for no technical reason, they just hate me. (Yes, me, personally. I'm convinced of it.)

Would something like this really increase Pentax sales in any significant way? If not, I'd rather they focus on something else...

**rparmar** · 05-23-2011, 01:05 PM

Originally posted by johnmflores

Would something like this really increase Pentax sales in any significant way? If not, I'd rather they focus on something else...

And here I was thinking it was the marketing department of Hoya who had to worry about sales figures. Our job is to request what we, as consumers of their products, want. Let's not get our roles confused!

Heaven forbid I should adopt the mindset of a frickin' marketing department!

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05-23-2011, 07:07 AM	#136
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,823	Originally posted by Clarkey While Pentax is at it, perhaps they could reintroduce TTL support? No need really if P-TTL was accurate. I use A mode on my Metz and it is significantly better than P-TTL. Originally posted by Clarkey Shutter speed length. My E-pl1 does out to 60 seconds - how about programmable length >30 seconds, with adjustable delay? Why not use Bulb? Originally posted by Clarkey Flash sync. Been 1/180 since the *IstD. HSS solves this problem and gives you flash as fast as you need... no limits! Originally posted by wll IMHO, it was revolutionary. Revolutionary: "radically new or innovative; outside or beyond established procedure, principles, etc." Increasing ISO a stop or two is in no way "outside or beyond established procedure". I refuse to use words as re-defined by marketing departments.

05-23-2011, 07:40 AM	#137
mattdm Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,948	Originally posted by deadwolfbones I have nothing against more megapixels if they don't sacrifice ultimate image quality... I do. I don't need my file sizes doubling without a meaningful increase in detail. I hope that if they go to this sensor, they implement something like Canon's sRAW and mRAW.

05-23-2011, 07:45 AM	#138
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,823	Originally posted by mattdm I do. I don't need my file sizes doubling without a meaningful increase in detail. I hope that if they go to this sensor, they implement something like Canon's sRAW and mRAW. That's on my request list. Seems a good compromise. I don't need honking big files when shooting for the web.

05-23-2011, 07:59 AM	#139
MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	Add a request for higher sync speeds... 1/250 would be good... 1/500 would be GREAT! Mike

05-23-2011, 08:11 AM	#140
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617 Original Poster	Maybe Petax needs to look at redesigning leaf shutter lenses.

05-23-2011, 08:28 AM	#141
yeatzee Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Temecula Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,675	longer lasting/better battery life

05-23-2011, 09:02 AM	#142
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by mattdm I do. I don't need my file sizes doubling without a meaningful increase in detail. I hope that if they go to this sensor, they implement something like Canon's sRAW and mRAW. I agree, that would be neat.

05-23-2011, 09:03 AM	#143
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Winder Maybe Petax needs to look at redesigning leaf shutter lenses. They'll tell you you can get 645 LF lenses with adapter

05-23-2011, 09:47 AM	#144
Clarkey Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brampton, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,456	Originally posted by rparmar No need really if P-TTL was accurate. I use A mode on my Metz and it is significantly better than P-TTL. Why not use Bulb? HSS solves this problem and gives you flash as fast as you need... no limits! Revolutionary: "radically new or innovative; outside or beyond established procedure, principles, etc." Increasing ISO a stop or two is in no way "outside or beyond established procedure". I refuse to use words as re-defined by marketing departments. You said it - if P-TTL was accurate. How about legacy support for accessories other than lenses? Bulb means I need a remote, or need to be with the camera. A timelapse/delay mode with a programmable shutter would obviate the need for a plugged in remote (with it's own set of batteries to worry about), and keep the seals in the body intact. HSS is great if you are using an external flash - often I am not - tend to use the onboard for fill, and have to stop down or use filters when shooting shallow dof. Or I am outdoors, and don't have enough power in the af-360 for the range I am working with. Originally posted by mattdm I do. I don't need my file sizes doubling without a meaningful increase in detail. I hope that if they go to this sensor, they implement something like Canon's sRAW and mRAW. +1 for me. This is one of the things I really like with Canon workflow.

05-23-2011, 09:48 AM	#145
Clarkey Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brampton, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,456	Originally posted by thibs Two minor points: k5 has a 999 shots limits for interval shoot. This is with latest firmware. IstD had a 1/160 sync, newer camera havé 1/180 sync (I know, not much of a difference). Good corrections. I missed the number of shots increase as an upgrade in the K-5 ( I have a K-7).

05-23-2011, 10:01 AM	#146
fearview Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jakarta Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,067	K3 should deploy flash sync 1/250 or faster and non crippled KAF2 mount

05-23-2011, 11:21 AM	#147
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	It would be great to say to internal flash to give just 1/32th of flash power. So make it selectable in power, next to p-ttl.

05-23-2011, 11:47 AM - 1 Like	#148
Clarkey Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brampton, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,456	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 It would be great to say to internal flash to give just 1/32th of flash power. So make it selectable in power, next to p-ttl. Oh, you mean like my E-pl1, which allows 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64th on the built in flash? Yes, definitely useful from time to time.

05-23-2011, 12:04 PM	#149
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	Originally posted by drougge I can't believe we're on page 8 and this has only been mentioned twice. If Pentax put out a camera that was a step back in every way compared to the K-5 except it had this I would still buy it. (Well, depending on how much of a step back it was, obviously.) Back in the film days it was just the cheap bodies that had this problem, but there is no DSLR at any price that will do open aperture metering with old K mount glass. And for no technical reason, they just hate me. (Yes, me, personally. I'm convinced of it.) Would something like this really increase Pentax sales in any significant way? If not, I'd rather they focus on something else...

05-23-2011, 01:05 PM	#150
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,823	Originally posted by johnmflores Would something like this really increase Pentax sales in any significant way? If not, I'd rather they focus on something else... And here I was thinking it was the marketing department of Hoya who had to worry about sales figures. Our job is to request what we, as consumers of their products, want. Let's not get our roles confused! Heaven forbid I should adopt the mindset of a frickin' marketing department!

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