Official BASH the K7 thread

vizjerei · 05-19-2009, 05:58 AM

If the AF light is not like the Predator's target beam, I am not buy this camera

nixcamic · 05-19-2009, 06:43 AM

Wow, now ya'll make me feel like an idiot for complaining about lack of SR switch.

falconeye · 05-19-2009, 06:45 AM

Originally posted by jsherman999

But how come you're not root?

I've got no Moderator status

# exit 99

wwwmorrell · 05-19-2009, 07:16 AM

Duly noted, K-7 it is.

Originally posted by Miserere

I wan't to complain about people calling this camera the K7D, K-7D and other various names. Please people, get with the program, the camera is called:

K-7

.

Mister Guy · 05-19-2009, 07:43 AM

Originally posted by jsherman999

Gotta like those spartan prompts! But how come you're not root?

.

He may not like to root, for safety reasons, but put a gorgeous woman in front of his glass and he'll sudo'er.

Lore · 05-19-2009, 08:12 AM

I'll hit the K-7 bash thread with, DARN the K-7 for pulling me into your forum from the web several weeks ago

It whispered sweet nothings into this Canon fangirls ear & it SHALL be her's

**rparmar** · 05-19-2009, 08:12 AM

Originally posted by jsherman999

Gotta like those spartan prompts! But how come you're not root?

Real photographers don't need root access to get their shots.

jsherman999 · 05-19-2009, 08:19 AM

Originally posted by Mister Guy

He may not like to root, for safety reasons, but put a gorgeous woman in front of his glass and he'll sudo'er.

Oh, this just hurts.

On a related note:

Anyway, seriously, I heard that there would be lens-specific CA and distortion adjustment available, but lately I've been hearing that this will only be available on DA and D-FA lenses - what's the latest consensus on that?

Because it occurs to me that the lenses that need the least CA adjustment are the DA lenses. It would be nice to have that available for the FA and 3-rd party lenses.

.

lol101 · 05-19-2009, 08:48 AM

Originally posted by jsherman999

Anyway, seriously, I heard that there would be lens-specific CA and distortion adjustment available, but lately I've been hearing that this will only be available on DA and D-FA lenses - what's the latest consensus on that?

Because it occurs to me that the lenses that need the least CA adjustment are the DA lenses. It would be nice to have that available for the FA and 3-rd party lenses.

.

It would be a huge piece of work to measure all 3rd party lenses characteristics in terms of CA, distortion and/or vignetting and then add them into a (firmware upgradable) database.

I am also quite sure that FA lenses won't be part of the deal as they are a "thing of the past".

to bad for me (I only have M42 and FA lenses...) but anyway, I guess that all this is jpeg only stuff so I wouldn't use it that much.

It will probably be included as development options in PPL... but if they haven't rebuilt this piece of software from the ground up, I don't think many people will benefit from it.

EDIT: Hey!! I just discovered I managed to bash the K-7 (in a way...)!! Yay!!

dave sz · 05-19-2009, 09:05 AM

Originally posted by ricardobeat

It can do 5.2 fps on RAW/DNG too, but only up to 15/14 frames.

the RMB 8000 quoted in the other thread = U$1200.

where does it say that? Where does it say 5.2FPS RAW?

gnaztee · 05-19-2009, 09:22 AM

Continuous Shooting Modes: Continuous (Hi):-
JPEG: 5.2 FPS: Until 40 Frames;
RAW(PEF): Until 15 Frames;
RAW(DNG): Until 14 Frames

Continuous (Lo):-
JPEG: 3.3 FPS: No Limitation, until Card Full;
RAW(PEF/DNG): Until 17 Frames

carpediem007 · 05-19-2009, 12:31 PM

Originally posted by rparmar

Well, I am glad there is another photographer out there that knows what I'm talking about.

Add another one to the list...

Being able to see "outside the box" was one of the many features I loved about the Sigma SD10 (and still love about my Leicas).

If it weren't for its low light image "quality"(

), I might still be shooting with that lovely Foveon...

Best,
Michael

PS: Not bashing anything, I just like that feature...

Quicksand · 05-19-2009, 12:54 PM

No, I have confirmed that the K-7 won't make me breakfast.

GLXLR · 05-19-2009, 01:57 PM

I don't understand why the 1/180 second flash sync is so bad. Can't you just use high speed sync on your 540, 360, or 200FGZs?

Torphoto · 05-19-2009, 02:08 PM

Originally posted by GLXLR

I don't understand why the 1/180 second flash sync is so bad. Can't you just use high speed sync on your 540, 360, or 200FGZs?

HSS losses alot of range to start, next in studio if you want to catch motion the higher the flash sync the better. Next lets say your birding with a 300mm hand held, higher sync the better again, or just doing fill flash in bright sunlight and don't want to stop down the aperture too much, that extra stop of flash sync is just noice!!

I can go on all day about that 1/2 stop extra 1/250 would give.

05-19-2009, 08:19 AM	#68
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by Mister Guy He may not like to root, for safety reasons, but put a gorgeous woman in front of his glass and he'll sudo'er. Oh, this just hurts. On a related note: Anyway, seriously, I heard that there would be lens-specific CA and distortion adjustment available, but lately I've been hearing that this will only be available on DA and D-FA lenses - what's the latest consensus on that? Because it occurs to me that the lenses that need the least CA adjustment are the DA lenses. It would be nice to have that available for the FA and 3-rd party lenses. . Last edited by jsherman999; 05-19-2009 at 08:25 AM.

05-19-2009, 09:22 AM	#71
gnaztee Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 772	From Ricehigh's listed specs Continuous Shooting Modes: Continuous (Hi):- JPEG: 5.2 FPS: Until 40 Frames; RAW(PEF): Until 15 Frames; RAW(DNG): Until 14 Frames Continuous (Lo):- JPEG: 3.3 FPS: No Limitation, until Card Full; RAW(PEF/DNG): Until 17 Frames

05-19-2009, 12:31 PM	#72
carpediem007 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Eilat, Israel Photos: Gallery Posts: 51	Originally posted by rparmar Well, I am glad there is another photographer out there that knows what I'm talking about. Add another one to the list... Being able to see "outside the box" was one of the many features I loved about the Sigma SD10 (and still love about my Leicas). If it weren't for its low light image "quality"(), I might still be shooting with that lovely Foveon... Best, Michael PS: Not bashing anything, I just like that feature... Last edited by carpediem007; 05-19-2009 at 02:13 PM. Reason: Clarification...

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05-19-2009, 05:58 AM	#61
vizjerei Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,418	If the AF light is not like the Predator's target beam, I am not buy this camera

05-19-2009, 06:43 AM	#62
nixcamic Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Guatemala Posts: 354	Wow, now ya'll make me feel like an idiot for complaining about lack of SR switch.

05-19-2009, 06:45 AM	#63
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	Originally posted by jsherman999 But how come you're not root? I've got no Moderator status # exit 99

05-19-2009, 07:16 AM	#64
wwwmorrell Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mount Buller, Australia Posts: 397	Duly noted, K-7 it is. Originally posted by Miserere I wan't to complain about people calling this camera the K7D, K-7D and other various names. Please people, get with the program, the camera is called: K-7 .

05-19-2009, 07:43 AM	#65
Mister Guy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 244	Originally posted by jsherman999 Gotta like those spartan prompts! But how come you're not root? . He may not like to root, for safety reasons, but put a gorgeous woman in front of his glass and he'll sudo'er.

05-19-2009, 08:12 AM	#66
Lore Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 33	I'll hit the K-7 bash thread with, DARN the K-7 for pulling me into your forum from the web several weeks ago It whispered sweet nothings into this Canon fangirls ear & it SHALL be her's

05-19-2009, 08:12 AM	#67
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,819	Originally posted by jsherman999 Gotta like those spartan prompts! But how come you're not root? Real photographers don't need root access to get their shots.

05-19-2009, 08:48 AM	#69
lol101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Garennes sur Eure France Photos: Gallery Posts: 899	Originally posted by jsherman999 Anyway, seriously, I heard that there would be lens-specific CA and distortion adjustment available, but lately I've been hearing that this will only be available on DA and D-FA lenses - what's the latest consensus on that? Because it occurs to me that the lenses that need the least CA adjustment are the DA lenses. It would be nice to have that available for the FA and 3-rd party lenses. . It would be a huge piece of work to measure all 3rd party lenses characteristics in terms of CA, distortion and/or vignetting and then add them into a (firmware upgradable) database. I am also quite sure that FA lenses won't be part of the deal as they are a "thing of the past". to bad for me (I only have M42 and FA lenses...) but anyway, I guess that all this is jpeg only stuff so I wouldn't use it that much. It will probably be included as development options in PPL... but if they haven't rebuilt this piece of software from the ground up, I don't think many people will benefit from it. EDIT: Hey!! I just discovered I managed to bash the K-7 (in a way...)!! Yay!!

05-19-2009, 09:05 AM	#70
dave sz Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: carpentersville, IL Posts: 693	Originally posted by ricardobeat It can do 5.2 fps on RAW/DNG too, but only up to 15/14 frames. the RMB 8000 quoted in the other thread = U$1200. where does it say that? Where does it say 5.2FPS RAW?

05-19-2009, 12:54 PM	#73
Quicksand Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Ohio (formerly SF Bay Area) Posts: 1,519	No, I have confirmed that the K-7 won't make me breakfast.

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05-19-2009, 01:57 PM	#74
GLXLR Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sugar Land, TX Photos: Gallery Posts: 684	I don't understand why the 1/180 second flash sync is so bad. Can't you just use high speed sync on your 540, 360, or 200FGZs?

05-19-2009, 02:08 PM	#75
Torphoto Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Trinidad W.I. Photos: Gallery Posts: 612 Original Poster	Originally posted by GLXLR I don't understand why the 1/180 second flash sync is so bad. Can't you just use high speed sync on your 540, 360, or 200FGZs? HSS losses alot of range to start, next in studio if you want to catch motion the higher the flash sync the better. Next lets say your birding with a 300mm hand held, higher sync the better again, or just doing fill flash in bright sunlight and don't want to stop down the aperture too much, that extra stop of flash sync is just noice!! I can go on all day about that 1/2 stop extra 1/250 would give.