Final Countdown to Feb 25th 2016 (CP+ 2016)

grispie · 02-12-2016, 01:29 AM

Originally posted by MattCard

They say they saw a K1 in that merging black hole, it's coming from far away

lol :-)

BrianL · 02-12-2016, 02:48 AM

Originally posted by grispie

lol :-)

And it's making waves!
Brian

timautin · 02-12-2016, 03:42 AM - **1 Like**

The FF teaser site has been updated, talking about the 150-450 on the FF (with great wildlife shots...

), more precisely:

Quote:

Since PENTAX’s 35mm full-frame digital SLR camera provides a shake reduction mechanism far more advanced than any previous mechanism, it assures blur-free photography, even when a super-telephoto lens such as this one is mounted on.

Far more advanced, they said?

gazonk · 02-12-2016, 03:54 AM

Originally posted by timautin

Far more advanced, they said?

Yay! And here (on PF) we've been discussing for years if there's enough room for FF SR with the K-mount at all

**ffking** · 02-12-2016, 04:00 AM

Originally posted by timautin

Far more advanced, they said?

you really have to search for stuff about the actual camera, don't you?

Glorfindelrb · 02-12-2016, 04:04 AM

Is there a secret message in this cow ear ? "17"

**ffking** · 02-12-2016, 04:18 AM

Actually, to be competitive, everyone has to play their strengths (while minimising their weaknesses) and Pentax's strength vs Canikon is their shaky-shaky sensor - not just used for SR, but also for pixel-shift, astrotracer and AA simulator - so further advances in any or all of these are the right way to go - maybe even another function?

Herr Ur · 02-12-2016, 04:21 AM

The second cow image is not really a keeper if you ask me. I get the impression the viewfinder will have very low coverage with those cow parts around the frame. Probably it is due to the photographer and not the camera.

**ffking** · 02-12-2016, 04:27 AM

Originally posted by Herr Ur

those cow parts around the frame. Probably it is due to the photographer and not the camera.

almost wilfully bad photography - but there is a Flickr group - 'Bits of Cow Shots' - maybe it's done with that in mind?

Herr Ur · 02-12-2016, 04:34 AM

Originally posted by ffking

almost wilfully bad photography - but there is a Flickr group - 'Bits of Cow Shots' - maybe it's done with that in mind?

The shots in that group are on another level (but anything looks good when you have stared at the samples too long). I wonder what the Rico marketing team has in mind...

pathdoc · 02-12-2016, 04:41 AM

Originally posted by x4rd

the new HD (DC?) version

HD, yes, but please not DC - there are still too many film cameras and older digital bodies out there that need the screw drive.

Now if they want to make a completely new, dedicated D-FA prime lens series with the same optical formula but with WR, DC, no aperture ring, etc. etc., that's all well and good - but it won't really be an FA Limited any more.

**Deimos** · 02-12-2016, 04:42 AM - **1 Like**

That viewfinder though...

Gimbal · 02-12-2016, 04:49 AM - **1 Like**

This part ”including the Focus Preset mode, which instantly shifts the focal point to a pre-registered position” sounds interesting. Especially if it works in video mode (and why should it not). It would be cool if one could shift between several pre-stored positions with the new dial on top of the camera.

gorme · 02-12-2016, 04:51 AM

I must admit that using a 150-450mm to shoot cows is a very weird marketing idea... I have nothing against cows but I can't help thinking that the bears of the Nikon D5 promotion video are more 'sexy' subjects for a telephoto lens...

**ffking** · 02-12-2016, 04:52 AM

Originally posted by Deimos

That viewfinder though...

certainly looks like it has a decent magnification on it...

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02-12-2016, 01:29 AM	#1066
grispie Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 1,199	Originally posted by MattCard They say they saw a K1 in that merging black hole, it's coming from far away lol :-)

02-12-2016, 02:48 AM	#1067
BrianL Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 38	Originally posted by grispie lol :-) And it's making waves! Brian

02-12-2016, 03:42 AM - 1 Like	#1068
timautin Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 346	The FF teaser site has been updated, talking about the 150-450 on the FF (with great wildlife shots... ), more precisely: Quote: Since PENTAX’s 35mm full-frame digital SLR camera provides a shake reduction mechanism far more advanced than any previous mechanism, it assures blur-free photography, even when a super-telephoto lens such as this one is mounted on. Far more advanced, they said?

02-12-2016, 03:54 AM	#1069
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Originally posted by timautin Far more advanced, they said? Yay! And here (on PF) we've been discussing for years if there's enough room for FF SR with the K-mount at all

02-12-2016, 04:00 AM	#1070
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	Originally posted by timautin Far more advanced, they said? you really have to search for stuff about the actual camera, don't you?

02-12-2016, 04:04 AM	#1071
Glorfindelrb Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 364	Is there a secret message in this cow ear ? "17"

02-12-2016, 04:18 AM	#1072
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	Actually, to be competitive, everyone has to play their strengths (while minimising their weaknesses) and Pentax's strength vs Canikon is their shaky-shaky sensor - not just used for SR, but also for pixel-shift, astrotracer and AA simulator - so further advances in any or all of these are the right way to go - maybe even another function?

02-12-2016, 04:21 AM	#1073
Herr Ur New Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 20	The second cow image is not really a keeper if you ask me. I get the impression the viewfinder will have very low coverage with those cow parts around the frame. Probably it is due to the photographer and not the camera.

02-12-2016, 04:27 AM	#1074
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	Originally posted by Herr Ur those cow parts around the frame. Probably it is due to the photographer and not the camera. almost wilfully bad photography - but there is a Flickr group - 'Bits of Cow Shots' - maybe it's done with that in mind?

02-12-2016, 04:34 AM	#1075
Herr Ur New Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 20	Originally posted by ffking almost wilfully bad photography - but there is a Flickr group - 'Bits of Cow Shots' - maybe it's done with that in mind? The shots in that group are on another level (but anything looks good when you have stared at the samples too long). I wonder what the Rico marketing team has in mind...

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02-12-2016, 04:41 AM	#1076
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Originally posted by x4rd the new HD (DC?) version HD, yes, but please not DC - there are still too many film cameras and older digital bodies out there that need the screw drive. Now if they want to make a completely new, dedicated D-FA prime lens series with the same optical formula but with WR, DC, no aperture ring, etc. etc., that's all well and good - but it won't really be an FA Limited any more.

02-12-2016, 04:49 AM - 1 Like	#1078
Gimbal Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 2,106	This part ”including the Focus Preset mode, which instantly shifts the focal point to a pre-registered position” sounds interesting. Especially if it works in video mode (and why should it not). It would be cool if one could shift between several pre-stored positions with the new dial on top of the camera.

02-12-2016, 04:51 AM	#1079
gorme Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Galway - Ireland Posts: 213	I must admit that using a 150-450mm to shoot cows is a very weird marketing idea... I have nothing against cows but I can't help thinking that the bears of the Nikon D5 promotion video are more 'sexy' subjects for a telephoto lens...

02-12-2016, 04:52 AM	#1080
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	Originally posted by Deimos That viewfinder though... certainly looks like it has a decent magnification on it...