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stevebrot · 04-01-2019, 04:12 PM - **1 Like**

We are waiting...

Steve

**BigMackCam** · 04-01-2019, 04:18 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

We are waiting...

Steve

I'm acutely aware of - and apologetic for - the delay, Steve. I've had a few other things on my plate, but I did take an impressive range of test shots at my local park today, and I'm a good way through the written review

photoptimist · 04-01-2019, 04:58 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

I'm acutely aware of - and apologetic for - the delay, Steve. I've had a few other things on my plate, but I did take an impressive range of test shots at my local park today, and I'm a good way through the written review

No worries! Only amateurs and DPR reviewers rush to judgement.

A Professional Camera calls for a Professional review and we know that takes time.

(But we are all on the edges of our seats to see the edge performance of this precision instrument.)

**PJ1** · 04-02-2019, 03:56 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

I'm a good way through the written review

Originally posted by photoptimist

Only amateurs and DPR reviewers rush to judgement.

This MUST be a new Pentax camera. This is what they always do. It's like pulling teeth. C'mon - all the early adopters are waiting!

MarkJerling · 04-02-2019, 12:27 PM - **1 Like**

All this waiting makes me think of the dxomark review of the 645Z which they kept hidden for months to not upstage the $$$ony A7RIII.

Could the performance of this camera be causing this reviewer the same angst?

**BigMackCam** · 04-02-2019, 12:36 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

All this waiting makes me think of the dxomark review of the 645Z which they kept hidden for months to not upstage the $$$ony A7RIII.

Could the performance of this camera be causing this reviewer the same angst?

I'm still working on it. Now. As I write this.

I've surprised myself with how comprehensive the review needs to be, considering the feature set...

My only angst is in wanting to do the camera justice, and giving you folks all the facts so you feel confident in budgeting for that forthcoming $26 spend

**Kevin B123** · 04-02-2019, 01:43 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

I'm still working on it. Now. As I write this.

Well that's another nights sleep lost, such is our anticipation. Still, no pressure!

Your efforts will be well rewarded, as a first full review in the annals of internet history for this monster slayer! bring it on

**c.a.m** · 04-02-2019, 01:54 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Kevin B123

Your efforts will be well rewarded, as a first full review in the annals of internet history for this monster slayer! bring it on

I think I seriously underestimated the effort that would be involved in the OP's generous undertaking. Heck, I figured it would be nothing like the engineering design documents I used to review prior to sign-off. It now seems that this camera deserves much more consideration than simply dashing off a few sentences, adding some random punctuation marks, and checking for spelling.

- Craig

MarkJerling · 04-02-2019, 02:02 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

I'm still working on it. Now. As I write this.

I've surprised myself with how comprehensive the review needs to be, considering the feature set...

My only angst is in wanting to do the camera justice, and giving you folks all the facts so you feel confident in budgeting for that forthcoming $26 spend

No pressure Mike! We wait in anticipation!

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**gaweidert** · 04-03-2019, 06:18 AM - **1 Like**

Since you started this thread I have had trouble sleeping at night waiting for the results.

Or maybe it's the bout of sciatica I am suffering from.

In any event, the result is the same.

Really looking forward to your test.

swanlefitte · 04-03-2019, 06:24 AM - **1 Like**

The thread,
Your latest acquisition, is going to be filled with this camera after. Unless it is too "professional " for most of us to use. 😁

stevebrot · 04-03-2019, 11:29 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by swanlefitte

Unless it is too "professional " for most of us to use. ��

I fear that may well be the case.

"Professional" might be in the prescriptive sense meaning that we are required to use the camera to make money or pay some sort of fine. For me, that would be quite sad since I have never actually sold a photo.

Steve

**c.a.m** · 04-03-2019, 01:07 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by stevebrot

"Professional" might be in the prescriptive sense meaning that we are required to use the camera to make money or pay some sort of fine. For me, that would be quite sad since I have never actually sold a photo.

But doesn't this camera's "Professional" moniker almost certainly guarantee you could make money with it? Maybe on your very first outing with it? After all, it's not the photographer, it's the gear.

stevebrot · 04-03-2019, 01:18 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by c.a.m

But doesn't this camera's "Professional" moniker almost certainly guarantee you could make money with it? Maybe on your very first outing with it? After all, it's not the photographer, it's the gear.

Thanks for the encouragement and for the comfort it brings.

Steve

jack002 · 04-03-2019, 01:23 PM - **1 Like**

Oh I bought a lens for $18 and felt like it was too little. This makes me feel better. Love the label "camera" on the lens cover.

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04-01-2019, 04:12 PM - 1 Like	#121
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	We are waiting... Steve

04-01-2019, 04:18 PM	#122
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,704 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot We are waiting... Steve I'm acutely aware of - and apologetic for - the delay, Steve. I've had a few other things on my plate, but I did take an impressive range of test shots at my local park today, and I'm a good way through the written review

04-01-2019, 04:58 PM - 1 Like	#123
photoptimist Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,129	Originally posted by BigMackCam I'm acutely aware of - and apologetic for - the delay, Steve. I've had a few other things on my plate, but I did take an impressive range of test shots at my local park today, and I'm a good way through the written review No worries! Only amateurs and DPR reviewers rush to judgement. A Professional Camera calls for a Professional review and we know that takes time. (But we are all on the edges of our seats to see the edge performance of this precision instrument.)

04-02-2019, 03:56 AM - 2 Likes	#124
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,487	Originally posted by BigMackCam I'm a good way through the written review Originally posted by photoptimist Only amateurs and DPR reviewers rush to judgement. This MUST be a new Pentax camera. This is what they always do. It's like pulling teeth. C'mon - all the early adopters are waiting!

04-02-2019, 12:27 PM - 1 Like	#125
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	All this waiting makes me think of the dxomark review of the 645Z which they kept hidden for months to not upstage the $$$ony A7RIII. Could the performance of this camera be causing this reviewer the same angst?

04-02-2019, 12:36 PM	#126
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,704 Original Poster	Originally posted by MarkJerling All this waiting makes me think of the dxomark review of the 645Z which they kept hidden for months to not upstage the $$$ony A7RIII. Could the performance of this camera be causing this reviewer the same angst? I'm still working on it. Now. As I write this. I've surprised myself with how comprehensive the review needs to be, considering the feature set... My only angst is in wanting to do the camera justice, and giving you folks all the facts so you feel confident in budgeting for that forthcoming $26 spend

04-02-2019, 01:43 PM - 1 Like	#127
Kevin B123 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,189	Originally posted by BigMackCam I'm still working on it. Now. As I write this. Well that's another nights sleep lost, such is our anticipation. Still, no pressure! Your efforts will be well rewarded, as a first full review in the annals of internet history for this monster slayer! bring it on

04-02-2019, 01:54 PM - 2 Likes	#128
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,194	Originally posted by Kevin B123 Your efforts will be well rewarded, as a first full review in the annals of internet history for this monster slayer! bring it on I think I seriously underestimated the effort that would be involved in the OP's generous undertaking. Heck, I figured it would be nothing like the engineering design documents I used to review prior to sign-off. It now seems that this camera deserves much more consideration than simply dashing off a few sentences, adding some random punctuation marks, and checking for spelling. - Craig

04-03-2019, 06:18 AM - 1 Like	#130
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,327	Since you started this thread I have had trouble sleeping at night waiting for the results. Or maybe it's the bout of sciatica I am suffering from. In any event, the result is the same. Really looking forward to your test.

04-03-2019, 06:24 AM - 1 Like	#131
swanlefitte Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,068	The thread, Your latest acquisition, is going to be filled with this camera after. Unless it is too "professional " for most of us to use. 😁

04-03-2019, 11:29 AM - 2 Likes	#132
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by swanlefitte Unless it is too "professional " for most of us to use. �� I fear that may well be the case. "Professional" might be in the prescriptive sense meaning that we are required to use the camera to make money or pay some sort of fine. For me, that would be quite sad since I have never actually sold a photo. Steve

04-03-2019, 01:07 PM - 2 Likes	#133
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,194	Originally posted by stevebrot "Professional" might be in the prescriptive sense meaning that we are required to use the camera to make money or pay some sort of fine. For me, that would be quite sad since I have never actually sold a photo. But doesn't this camera's "Professional" moniker almost certainly guarantee you could make money with it? Maybe on your very first outing with it? After all, it's not the photographer, it's the gear.

04-03-2019, 01:18 PM - 1 Like	#134
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by c.a.m But doesn't this camera's "Professional" moniker almost certainly guarantee you could make money with it? Maybe on your very first outing with it? After all, it's not the photographer, it's the gear. Thanks for the encouragement and for the comfort it brings. Steve

04-03-2019, 01:23 PM - 1 Like	#135
jack002 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Missouri Photos: Albums Posts: 727	Oh I bought a lens for $18 and felt like it was too little. This makes me feel better. Love the label "camera" on the lens cover.

A "Professional DSLR" for just $26 ??

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