Pentax K200 - The camera shown in use on MSNBC

mickey · 10-24-2009, 09:44 PM

Originally posted by lesmore49

Until I came to this forum I never had any thoughts about Pentax being an inferior brand...still don't...but it seems to be a big focus for some.

I agree.
It's all about the photographer and what he can do with the kit available.
It's great to see what the potential of a camera, like the K200d, that isn't a so-called "pro" camera can do.

Igilligan · 10-24-2009, 11:06 PM

he is using a 10 dollar flash... haha so much for those 400 dollar ones.

What incredible shots....

HermanLee · 10-25-2009, 12:57 AM

It's interesting to know that somehow some of the wonderful shots here are taken with K200D.
Do you guys remember Keitha? Her amazing shots are all taken with K200D too.

This makes me think more next time before upgrading my camera gears since I feel that what limits me is not the camera but myself

Eruditass · 10-25-2009, 01:09 AM

For the videos he took - what did he use? burst mode and animate them?

joeydemayo · 10-25-2009, 03:18 AM

beautiful pictures, I've checked the show from MsNBC, nice! I have to buy some macro lens on my k200d

Eruditass · 10-25-2009, 10:31 AM

Originally posted by joeydemayo

beautiful pictures, I've checked the show from MsNBC, nice! I have to buy some macro lens on my k200d

In the article, he uses a 28mm, reversed, with extension tubes.

TourDeForce · 10-25-2009, 10:46 AM

Originally posted by Damn Brit

Did any of you stop to think that maybe he wasn't allowed to mention the brand?

The camera and lens are just the tools.

Not allowed?? Who's to stop him, if that's what he uses? The network might be reluctant to have mention without some sort of compensation, but that's no restraint on him.

Bah. Not important in the grand scheme of things. I shouldn't have commented.

ChainbreakR · 10-25-2009, 11:21 AM

Macrophotography Setup on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

He lists his setup in detail here...

lesmore49 · 10-25-2009, 11:29 AM

Originally posted by Damn Brit

Did any of you stop to think that maybe he wasn't allowed to mention the brand?

The camera and lens are just the tools.

Exactly...TV shows don't care to have brand names mentioned on their shows as it may be construed by some, as an endorsement for a particular product. In addition the channel may have other camera companies that are advertisers on the channel and I'm sure these advertisers would not appreciate what they may perceive as a free advertisement for a product.

It used to be in TV shows and movies a camera would have the nameplate covered with black electrical tape, say if it was a black bodied camera. The idea was to disguise the brand.

Nowadays you don't see so much of that practice, but then the concept of companies paying for product placement in a TV show or movie is quite common.

**Aristophanes** · 10-25-2009, 02:49 PM

Originally posted by lesmore49

Exactly...TV shows don't care to have brand names mentioned on their shows as it may be construed by some, as an endorsement for a particular product. In addition the channel may have other camera companies that are advertisers on the channel and I'm sure these advertisers would not appreciate what they may perceive as a free advertisement for a product.

It used to be in TV shows and movies a camera would have the nameplate covered with black electrical tape, say if it was a black bodied camera. The idea was to disguise the brand.

Nowadays you don't see so much of that practice, but then the concept of companies paying for product placement in a TV show or movie is quite common.

He is an art student. Likely he is ambivalent to brand and phrased himself on TV to make what he is doing appear accessible. e.g. You don't need expensive, brand-specific gear to do what he does.

joeydemayo · 10-25-2009, 03:08 PM

Originally posted by ChainbreakR

Macrophotography Setup on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

He lists his setup in detail here...

Thanks a lot for sharing the link. All his pictures are really amazing. I haven't ever seen such good clarity. Today I can say I am proud I own a Pentax K200D... one day maybe I'll do the same quality macros

emr · 10-25-2009, 03:47 PM

He seems to be a very talented young man, not only photography-wise. His Flickr pages include a link to his other Flicks account which contains pictures that he's drawn. Well done.

jogiba · 10-25-2009, 05:05 PM

Originally posted by lesmore49

Exactly...TV shows don't care to have brand names mentioned on their shows as it may be construed by some, as an endorsement for a particular product. In addition the channel may have other camera companies that are advertisers on the channel and I'm sure these advertisers would not appreciate what they may perceive as a free advertisement for a product.

It used to be in TV shows and movies a camera would have the nameplate covered with black electrical tape, say if it was a black bodied camera. The idea was to disguise the brand.

Nowadays you don't see so much of that practice, but then the concept of companies paying for product placement in a TV show or movie is quite common.

I bet the NBC Today Show producer told him not to mention the brand name.

lesmore49 · 10-25-2009, 07:52 PM

Originally posted by jogiba

I bet the NBC Today Show producer told him not to mention the brand name.

I agree Joe. I wouldn't be surprised. He almost seemed to hesitate when the interviewer asked him what kind of camera equipment he used..it was if he was being careful with his answer.

The show was good, the photos that young guy takes are great.

Erik · 10-28-2009, 04:49 AM

Ten dollar flash, twenty dollar lens from 1984 (did you guys notice it's the cheapo, oft-reviled "Takumar Bayonet" lens he's using?) and a $500 "entry level" 10 mp DSLR. Yet more evidence that it isn't gear that matters.

10-24-2009, 11:06 PM	#17
Igilligan Guest	What I love best... he is using a 10 dollar flash... haha so much for those 400 dollar ones. What incredible shots....

10-25-2009, 03:18 AM	#20
joeydemayo Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brno, Czech Republic Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5	Beautiful pictures beautiful pictures, I've checked the show from MsNBC, nice! I have to buy some macro lens on my k200d

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10-24-2009, 09:44 PM	#16
mickey Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,146	Originally posted by lesmore49 Until I came to this forum I never had any thoughts about Pentax being an inferior brand...still don't...but it seems to be a big focus for some. I agree. It's all about the photographer and what he can do with the kit available. It's great to see what the potential of a camera, like the K200d, that isn't a so-called "pro" camera can do.

10-25-2009, 12:57 AM	#18
HermanLee Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southern California, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 729	It's interesting to know that somehow some of the wonderful shots here are taken with K200D. Do you guys remember Keitha? Her amazing shots are all taken with K200D too. This makes me think more next time before upgrading my camera gears since I feel that what limits me is not the camera but myself

10-25-2009, 01:09 AM	#19
Eruditass Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,207	For the videos he took - what did he use? burst mode and animate them?

10-25-2009, 10:31 AM	#21
Eruditass Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by joeydemayo beautiful pictures, I've checked the show from MsNBC, nice! I have to buy some macro lens on my k200d In the article, he uses a 28mm, reversed, with extension tubes.

10-25-2009, 10:46 AM	#22
TourDeForce Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 514	Originally posted by Damn Brit Did any of you stop to think that maybe he wasn't allowed to mention the brand? The camera and lens are just the tools. Not allowed?? Who's to stop him, if that's what he uses? The network might be reluctant to have mention without some sort of compensation, but that's no restraint on him. Bah. Not important in the grand scheme of things. I shouldn't have commented.

10-25-2009, 11:21 AM	#23
ChainbreakR Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Photos: Gallery Posts: 93	Macrophotography Setup on Flickr - Photo Sharing! He lists his setup in detail here...

10-25-2009, 11:29 AM	#24
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,342	Originally posted by Damn Brit Did any of you stop to think that maybe he wasn't allowed to mention the brand? The camera and lens are just the tools. Exactly...TV shows don't care to have brand names mentioned on their shows as it may be construed by some, as an endorsement for a particular product. In addition the channel may have other camera companies that are advertisers on the channel and I'm sure these advertisers would not appreciate what they may perceive as a free advertisement for a product. It used to be in TV shows and movies a camera would have the nameplate covered with black electrical tape, say if it was a black bodied camera. The idea was to disguise the brand. Nowadays you don't see so much of that practice, but then the concept of companies paying for product placement in a TV show or movie is quite common.

10-25-2009, 02:49 PM	#25
Aristophanes Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Photos: Albums Posts: 3,948	Originally posted by lesmore49 Exactly...TV shows don't care to have brand names mentioned on their shows as it may be construed by some, as an endorsement for a particular product. In addition the channel may have other camera companies that are advertisers on the channel and I'm sure these advertisers would not appreciate what they may perceive as a free advertisement for a product. It used to be in TV shows and movies a camera would have the nameplate covered with black electrical tape, say if it was a black bodied camera. The idea was to disguise the brand. Nowadays you don't see so much of that practice, but then the concept of companies paying for product placement in a TV show or movie is quite common. He is an art student. Likely he is ambivalent to brand and phrased himself on TV to make what he is doing appear accessible. e.g. You don't need expensive, brand-specific gear to do what he does.

10-25-2009, 03:08 PM	#26
joeydemayo Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brno, Czech Republic Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5	Originally posted by ChainbreakR Macrophotography Setup on Flickr - Photo Sharing! He lists his setup in detail here... Thanks a lot for sharing the link. All his pictures are really amazing. I haven't ever seen such good clarity. Today I can say I am proud I own a Pentax K200D... one day maybe I'll do the same quality macros

10-25-2009, 03:47 PM	#27
emr Guest	He seems to be a very talented young man, not only photography-wise. His Flickr pages include a link to his other Flicks account which contains pictures that he's drawn. Well done.

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10-25-2009, 05:05 PM	#28
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491	Originally posted by lesmore49 Exactly...TV shows don't care to have brand names mentioned on their shows as it may be construed by some, as an endorsement for a particular product. In addition the channel may have other camera companies that are advertisers on the channel and I'm sure these advertisers would not appreciate what they may perceive as a free advertisement for a product. It used to be in TV shows and movies a camera would have the nameplate covered with black electrical tape, say if it was a black bodied camera. The idea was to disguise the brand. Nowadays you don't see so much of that practice, but then the concept of companies paying for product placement in a TV show or movie is quite common. I bet the NBC Today Show producer told him not to mention the brand name.

10-25-2009, 07:52 PM	#29
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,342	Originally posted by jogiba I bet the NBC Today Show producer told him not to mention the brand name. I agree Joe. I wouldn't be surprised. He almost seemed to hesitate when the interviewer asked him what kind of camera equipment he used..it was if he was being careful with his answer. The show was good, the photos that young guy takes are great.

10-28-2009, 04:49 AM	#30
Erik Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Umeå, Sweden Posts: 755	Ten dollar flash, twenty dollar lens from 1984 (did you guys notice it's the cheapo, oft-reviled "Takumar Bayonet" lens he's using?) and a $500 "entry level" 10 mp DSLR. Yet more evidence that it isn't gear that matters.