Some Crappy shots of the new FF Camera

dcBear78 · 10-22-2015, 11:56 PM

Originally posted by exnito

well, I basically see how my 2 year old son will take that screen apart.
(he is always around when I try to make some pictures and fiddling with the camera settings and buttons)

Your 2yo is a human and more than capable of learning things should you try.

Originally posted by richard balonglong

The plant is in the Southern part of the Philippines, I live in the Northern part. But I do have a friend, also a die hard Pentaxian, who frequently visit the plant. I'll try to talk with him and see if he knows something.

You say that like it's a big country... But I guess islands do make travel limiting.

**NZ_Ross** · 10-23-2015, 12:00 AM

Originally posted by richard balonglong

The plant is in the Southern part of the Philippines, I live in the Northern part. But I do have a friend, also a die hard Pentaxian, who frequently visit the plant. I'll try to talk with him and see if he knows something.

Any information would be greatly appreciated. There are clearly people around this forum who know the specs, but aren't allowed to say

Mattox · 10-23-2015, 12:02 AM

Originally posted by Fenwoodian

LOVE that tilting rear screen!!!

I reckon that Titlting screen id break in a second

olypdd · 10-23-2015, 12:05 AM

I probably would hardly ever use the tilt screen. Low to ground landscapes of course but that's all I can think of based on how I shoot.

findlandezul · 10-23-2015, 12:07 AM

Why no metering selection dial?

richard balonglong · 10-23-2015, 12:09 AM

Originally posted by dcBear78

You say that like it's a big country... But I guess islands do make travel limiting.

Haha.. Yeah, island traveling is limiting. For me to reach the plant, I have to travel 6hrs-7hrs bus ride to the airport, ride a plane for more than an hour flight, and taking a bus ride again.. Island hopping.. hehe

**NZ_Ross** · 10-23-2015, 12:15 AM

Originally posted by richard balonglong

Haha.. Yeah, island traveling is limiting. For me to reach the plant, I have to travel 6hrs-7hrs bus ride to the airport, ride a plane for more than an hour flight, and taking a bus ride again.. Island hopping.. hehe

Think of the advantages though - plenty of opportunities to take a variety of photographs

richard balonglong · 10-23-2015, 12:18 AM

Originally posted by NZ_Ross

Think of the advantages though - plenty of opportunities to take a variety of photographs

Yeah.. I would love to travel and reach the Pentax plant.

**NZ_Ross** · 10-23-2015, 12:22 AM

Originally posted by richard balonglong

Yeah.. I would love to travel and reach the Pentax plant.

Once there, would you come back - that would be the question....

drougge · 10-23-2015, 12:22 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mee

I'll wait to fully have an opinion on the dials.. but initial thought is not favorable for giving up top LCD space for an extra wheel/dial. It looks like Ricoh is making this a hands-on camera body. Almost reminds me of a Df and a K-3 blended together with 645Z elements.

I'm very happy to give up that space to finally have three wheels to control all three exposure parameters.

Originally posted by ogl

Why this camera has ISO button, ISO at the wheel and ISO could be put at front and back control wheels in different shooting modes...?

If you set the unmarked wheel to something that is not ISO and you are not shooting in a mode where one of the other dials is ISO, you still need some way to adjust ISO. So that explains the button, and the wheel is of course so you don't have to give up shutter or aperture control to have a wheel for ISO.

Originally posted by findlandezul

Why no metering selection dial?

Maybe under the mode dial? There's something there at least.

janneman · 10-23-2015, 12:25 AM

Originally posted by Mattox

I reckon that Titlting screen id break in a second

First thing I'd do when I get my hands on this is tape the swivvel screen with duct tape. Wondering how much bulk is added with this construiction instead of a flush back without swivvel...

IfI wanted extra bulk I'd rather have a pop up flash as that has saved some awkard moment when I did not bring the flash but it suddenly was too dark to shoot without flash and besides always carrying an extra flash is even more bulky.

kosiklaci · 10-23-2015, 12:26 AM

Without top LCD? It is a joke...

richard balonglong · 10-23-2015, 12:34 AM

Originally posted by kosiklaci

Without top LCD? It is a joke...

There's a top lcd, but a smaller one.

exnito · 10-23-2015, 12:35 AM

Originally posted by dcBear78

Your 2yo is a human and more than capable of learning things should you try.

as you know, children are very curious about screens, everything that's making a different sound as usually (af noise, shutter noise).
you can tell like 100 times not to do this and this.
they will always try it. (only to anger you)

but since this FF will be here available in summer/ autumn 2016, he will be more mature .

just wanted to point out, that the screen looks like a week point.

gazonk · 10-23-2015, 12:36 AM

Wow, that's a serious-looking camera! Wonder what all the wheels are for?

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10-22-2015, 11:56 PM	#136
dcBear78 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Gladstone, QLD Photos: Gallery Posts: 823	Originally posted by exnito well, I basically see how my 2 year old son will take that screen apart. (he is always around when I try to make some pictures and fiddling with the camera settings and buttons) Your 2yo is a human and more than capable of learning things should you try. Originally posted by richard balonglong The plant is in the Southern part of the Philippines, I live in the Northern part. But I do have a friend, also a die hard Pentaxian, who frequently visit the plant. I'll try to talk with him and see if he knows something. You say that like it's a big country... But I guess islands do make travel limiting.

10-23-2015, 12:00 AM	#137
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by richard balonglong The plant is in the Southern part of the Philippines, I live in the Northern part. But I do have a friend, also a die hard Pentaxian, who frequently visit the plant. I'll try to talk with him and see if he knows something. Any information would be greatly appreciated. There are clearly people around this forum who know the specs, but aren't allowed to say

10-23-2015, 12:02 AM	#138
Mattox Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 292	Originally posted by Fenwoodian LOVE that tilting rear screen!!! I reckon that Titlting screen id break in a second

10-23-2015, 12:05 AM	#139
olypdd Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Puget Sound Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 311	I probably would hardly ever use the tilt screen. Low to ground landscapes of course but that's all I can think of based on how I shoot.

10-23-2015, 12:07 AM	#140
findlandezul New Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 15	Why no metering selection dial?

10-23-2015, 12:09 AM	#141
richard balonglong Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Baguio City, Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 350	Originally posted by dcBear78 You say that like it's a big country... But I guess islands do make travel limiting. Haha.. Yeah, island traveling is limiting. For me to reach the plant, I have to travel 6hrs-7hrs bus ride to the airport, ride a plane for more than an hour flight, and taking a bus ride again.. Island hopping.. hehe

10-23-2015, 12:15 AM	#142
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by richard balonglong Haha.. Yeah, island traveling is limiting. For me to reach the plant, I have to travel 6hrs-7hrs bus ride to the airport, ride a plane for more than an hour flight, and taking a bus ride again.. Island hopping.. hehe Think of the advantages though - plenty of opportunities to take a variety of photographs

10-23-2015, 12:18 AM	#143
richard balonglong Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Baguio City, Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 350	Originally posted by NZ_Ross Think of the advantages though - plenty of opportunities to take a variety of photographs Yeah.. I would love to travel and reach the Pentax plant.

10-23-2015, 12:22 AM	#144
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by richard balonglong Yeah.. I would love to travel and reach the Pentax plant. Once there, would you come back - that would be the question....

10-23-2015, 12:22 AM - 1 Like	#145
drougge Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Malmö Photos: Gallery Posts: 787	Originally posted by mee I'll wait to fully have an opinion on the dials.. but initial thought is not favorable for giving up top LCD space for an extra wheel/dial. It looks like Ricoh is making this a hands-on camera body. Almost reminds me of a Df and a K-3 blended together with 645Z elements. I'm very happy to give up that space to finally have three wheels to control all three exposure parameters. Originally posted by ogl Why this camera has ISO button, ISO at the wheel and ISO could be put at front and back control wheels in different shooting modes...? If you set the unmarked wheel to something that is not ISO and you are not shooting in a mode where one of the other dials is ISO, you still need some way to adjust ISO. So that explains the button, and the wheel is of course so you don't have to give up shutter or aperture control to have a wheel for ISO. Originally posted by findlandezul Why no metering selection dial? Maybe under the mode dial? There's something there at least.

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10-23-2015, 12:25 AM	#146
janneman Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 908	Originally posted by Mattox I reckon that Titlting screen id break in a second First thing I'd do when I get my hands on this is tape the swivvel screen with duct tape. Wondering how much bulk is added with this construiction instead of a flush back without swivvel... IfI wanted extra bulk I'd rather have a pop up flash as that has saved some awkard moment when I did not bring the flash but it suddenly was too dark to shoot without flash and besides always carrying an extra flash is even more bulky.

10-23-2015, 12:26 AM	#147
kosiklaci New Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 15	Without top LCD? It is a joke...

10-23-2015, 12:34 AM	#148
richard balonglong Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Baguio City, Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 350	Originally posted by kosiklaci Without top LCD? It is a joke... There's a top lcd, but a smaller one.

10-23-2015, 12:35 AM	#149
exnito Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Martin Posts: 53	Originally posted by dcBear78 Your 2yo is a human and more than capable of learning things should you try. as you know, children are very curious about screens, everything that's making a different sound as usually (af noise, shutter noise). you can tell like 100 times not to do this and this. they will always try it. (only to anger you) but since this FF will be here available in summer/ autumn 2016, he will be more mature . just wanted to point out, that the screen looks like a week point.

10-23-2015, 12:36 AM	#150
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Wow, that's a serious-looking camera! Wonder what all the wheels are for?