New, very high praise from Digilloyd, using pixel shift for landscapes

Roadrunnerdeluxe · 06-09-2016, 10:56 AM - **3 Likes**

Remembering all the comments from the naysayers who tried to convince everybody that pixel shift couldn't be used for landscape photography..

diglloyd - Blog

Last edited by Roadrunnerdeluxe; 06-09-2016 at 01:13 PM.

Dlanor Sekao · 06-09-2016, 11:14 AM

Very Nice ! But what is the grid pattern easily discernable on the next to the last Image (Door/Lizard Image) that looks like a Grid Pattern ? Whatever it is is VERY Distressing ! Is it fiberglass screen or artifact ?

redcat · 06-09-2016, 11:14 AM

Wow the images are incredible !!!

**luftfluss** · 06-09-2016, 11:26 AM

Originally posted by Dlanor Sekao

Very Nice ! But what is the grid pattern easily discernable on the next to the last Image (Door/Lizard Image) that looks like a Grid Pattern ? Whatever it is is VERY Distressing ! Is it fiberglass screen or artifact ?

It's netting.

HopelessTogger · 06-09-2016, 11:26 AM

I've read Lloyd is converting his Zeiss to K using Leitax conversions.

Pentax is NOT doooooomedTM!

aleonx3 · 06-09-2016, 11:39 AM - **1 Like**

Very nice indeed... refreshing to see professionals recognising Pentax pixel-shift technology advantage over other brands. Thanks...

2351HD · 06-09-2016, 11:48 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by HopelessTogger

I've read Lloyd is converting his Zeiss to K using Leitax conversions.

Pentax is NOT doooooomedTM!

Yes the Leitax guy sent him a conversion kit to test, it will be good to see the results.

Apparently though, according to many forum members here, Lloyd does not know what he is talking about and can't be trusted due to his "fee for access" website review system, where he shows bias towards popular brands etc etc etc, usual guff.

I think he has done a very fair, positive and accurate assessment of the K1 system, also showing the inherent weaknesses of the older FA lenses and even the new DFA70-200 (though his copy could have been faulty).

biz-engineer · 06-09-2016, 11:50 AM

Originally posted by redcat

Wow the images are incredible !!!

Yes, although the Zeiss lens contributes more than pixel shift, IMO. I did pixel shift tests with the 24-70, and the shots still look like shots from Tamron glass. That's why I was crying mother why Ricoh don't have yet wide DFA primes for K1.

**BigMackCam** · 06-09-2016, 11:52 AM

That "Bristlecones Backlit at Sunset" image is just stunning... what a demonstration of the K-1...

HopelessTogger · 06-09-2016, 11:54 AM

Originally posted by 2351HD

Yes the Leitax guy sent him a conversion kit to test, it will be good to see the results.

Apparently though, according to many forum members here, Lloyd does not know what he is talking about and can't be trusted due to his "fee for access" website review system, where he shows bias towards popular brands etc etc etc, usual guff.

I think he has done a very fair, positive and accurate assessment of the K1 system, also showing the inherent weaknesses of the older FA lenses and even the new DFA70-200 (though his copy could have been faulty).

I've been in contact with David at Leitax regarding Zeiss conversion, he's working on it.

I got a D-FA 70-200 on order along with the 15-30, hope they're good coz they cost a fortune.

Also looking forward to Tony and Chelsea's review of the K-1.

2351HD · 06-09-2016, 12:04 PM - **1 Like**

The 15-30 is good but offers a very generic look to the images, unlike say a Zeiss 21 or Leica 21/24 etc.

You can always give it a look in post.

tomO2013 · 06-09-2016, 12:43 PM

He didn't review the 70-200 , there was a remark in there about it but there is no evidence to suggest that it's substandard barring a throw away remark.
It's a pity as I'd love to see his actual take on the lens with images, details etc...

HopelessTogger · 06-09-2016, 12:53 PM

Originally posted by 2351HD

The 15-30 is good but offers a very generic look to the images, unlike say a Zeiss 21 or Leica 21/24 etc.

You can always give it a look in post.

I like that.

You know, the RAW files out of the K-1 kind of remind me of S-Log video out of the A7s. Open them up and you're faced with pure blandness . . . until you start post-processing

**RobA_Oz** · 06-10-2016, 01:48 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Dlanor Sekao

Very Nice ! But what is the grid pattern easily discernable on the next to the last Image (Door/Lizard Image) that looks like a Grid Pattern ? Whatever it is is VERY Distressing ! Is it fiberglass screen or artifact ?

Viewed on a small screen, interference patterns are present in that photo, for much the same reason Moiré fringing appears on digital sensor images. If you zoom in on that image, though, they disappear, which suggests the K-1 is handling the fine pattern in the screen mesh without a problem.

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Dlanor Sekao Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,457	Very Nice ! But what is the grid pattern easily discernable on the next to the last Image (Door/Lizard Image) that looks like a Grid Pattern ? Whatever it is is VERY Distressing ! Is it fiberglass screen or artifact ? Last edited by Dlanor Sekao; 06-09-2016 at 11:22 AM.

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2351HD Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 750	Originally posted by HopelessTogger I've read Lloyd is converting his Zeiss to K using Leitax conversions. Pentax is NOT doooooomedTM! Yes the Leitax guy sent him a conversion kit to test, it will be good to see the results. Apparently though, according to many forum members here, Lloyd does not know what he is talking about and can't be trusted due to his "fee for access" website review system, where he shows bias towards popular brands etc etc etc, usual guff. I think he has done a very fair, positive and accurate assessment of the K1 system, also showing the inherent weaknesses of the older FA lenses and even the new DFA70-200 (though his copy could have been faulty).

06-09-2016, 11:50 AM	#8
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,237	Originally posted by redcat Wow the images are incredible !!! Yes, although the Zeiss lens contributes more than pixel shift, IMO. I did pixel shift tests with the 24-70, and the shots still look like shots from Tamron glass. That's why I was crying mother why Ricoh don't have yet wide DFA primes for K1.

06-09-2016, 11:52 AM	#9
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,681	That "Bristlecones Backlit at Sunset" image is just stunning... what a demonstration of the K-1...

06-09-2016, 11:54 AM	#10
HopelessTogger Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Roi-et, Thailand Posts: 773	Originally posted by 2351HD Yes the Leitax guy sent him a conversion kit to test, it will be good to see the results. Apparently though, according to many forum members here, Lloyd does not know what he is talking about and can't be trusted due to his "fee for access" website review system, where he shows bias towards popular brands etc etc etc, usual guff. I think he has done a very fair, positive and accurate assessment of the K1 system, also showing the inherent weaknesses of the older FA lenses and even the new DFA70-200 (though his copy could have been faulty). I've been in contact with David at Leitax regarding Zeiss conversion, he's working on it. I got a D-FA 70-200 on order along with the 15-30, hope they're good coz they cost a fortune. Also looking forward to Tony and Chelsea's review of the K-1.

06-09-2016, 12:04 PM - 1 Like	#11
2351HD Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 750	The 15-30 is good but offers a very generic look to the images, unlike say a Zeiss 21 or Leica 21/24 etc. You can always give it a look in post.

06-09-2016, 12:43 PM	#12
tomO2013 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 155	He didn't review the 70-200 , there was a remark in there about it but there is no evidence to suggest that it's substandard barring a throw away remark. It's a pity as I'd love to see his actual take on the lens with images, details etc...

06-09-2016, 12:53 PM	#13
HopelessTogger Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Roi-et, Thailand Posts: 773	Originally posted by 2351HD The 15-30 is good but offers a very generic look to the images, unlike say a Zeiss 21 or Leica 21/24 etc. You can always give it a look in post. I like that. You know, the RAW files out of the K-1 kind of remind me of S-Log video out of the A7s. Open them up and you're faced with pure blandness . . . until you start post-processing

06-10-2016, 01:48 AM - 1 Like	#14
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,200	Originally posted by Dlanor Sekao Very Nice ! But what is the grid pattern easily discernable on the next to the last Image (Door/Lizard Image) that looks like a Grid Pattern ? Whatever it is is VERY Distressing ! Is it fiberglass screen or artifact ? Viewed on a small screen, interference patterns are present in that photo, for much the same reason Moiré fringing appears on digital sensor images. If you zoom in on that image, though, they disappear, which suggests the K-1 is handling the fine pattern in the screen mesh without a problem.