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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
09-22-2016, 03:40 AM
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Isn't it like some people around here?
"if Pentax doesn't provide it, we're all good with it... Go somewhere else!
"Pentax isn't on par in AF tracking with other brands? Who need it?"
Don't see so much differences :lol:
Fuji's users got a lot to argue with subpar video quality of "their" product in past times... As those from Pentax... Lot of whining to other people who wanted to buy their products, but they haven't yet met their expectations... The only difference I see is that Fuji try to solve some of them with the new X-T2... Here, we (some of us) are still waiting for a new model with those up-to-date functions...
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
09-20-2016, 02:57 PM
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Don't know guys... Maybe this is not the best discussion to post my thoughts... But... DSLR vs Mirrorless... Doesn't interest me so much...
I'm here just to learn more about Pentax system... And from the outside, it doesn't shine so much... Let me explain before throwing rocks at me!
I mean... Here a lot of people hope that a new batch of new full frame lenses will be released (none of this so far at Photokina, let's wait till the end) but I find having a such long list of APS-C lenses for K-mount a great plus... Don't want to pay more, don't want to spend more, don't want to carry more... Love APS-C. That wish is nonetheless reasonable, as K-1 compatible lenses with good resolution and updated characteristics are not so much! But even these APS-C lenses need a good upgrade, with update focus system and characteristcs... so both fanbases of Pentax system are here asking for new products!
So far, none of this happened at Photokina... No new body, no new full frame lenses, no new APS-C lenses... We had that K-70 and that 55-300 PLM some weeks ago... Great combo but again Pentax seems not to care to some people asked (video related stuff) and again no updated better optics...
Then we have a look at what Fujifilm is building with its mirrorless system (don't want a DSLR vs mirrorless battle here, just comparing systems)... and we have something similar to Pentax... Great selection of APS-C lenses, great body... But at the Photokina they are keeping innovating with new products and a good selection of lenses to start battling in the medium format arena... And we have also the new X-T2 by which Fujifilm answered whinings from publics improving so much autofocus and video characteristics... Moreover, we will have a new camera that instant print square picture like those Polaroids... Not interested, but...
Comparing these two players... One that is "a bit" overpriced (ok, that 17-50 f/2.8 by Pentax is not so different) but keep upgrading systems and Pentax, which so far (compared) lags behind...
Why, I ask, should I start my journey with Pentax? I have no lenses, no body... And I have some cash... But how can I trust a brand with a niche market like fujifilm who seems to be too much slow in answering to competition? To me Pentax is not showing sign of keeping pace with the innovation of others brand...
P.S.: Remember, I'm not here to waste my time bashing Pentax... I'm here because I'm a potential buyer... But as a potential buyer, I try to find gaps in systems... Better find those now, than before buying something...
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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
08-09-2016, 03:21 PM
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Damn, I knew I should study to be an astronaut...
---------- Post added 08-09-16 at 03:25 PM ----------
I'm sorry, I'm a vegan boy :/
you should start to eat veggies! Good for your health...
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kidding, kidding, I am a meat lover as you...
Can I have some bacon as a welcome gift now? :lol:
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perfect! those are the kind of photos I only like! :lol:
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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
08-09-2016, 03:16 PM
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ahahahahah ah, so it wasn't required to read all pages? Damn...
seriously... damn... now I'm curious about those 500 questions :p
true story is I'm on vacation, with wi-fi hard to find and my mobile plan (which doesn't allow me to tethering) almost fully used... And I have to thank Vodafone, as they usually shuts off completely my data connection when I ran out of gigabytes for the current month... So, answering all of you with my mobile phone was out of the possibilities...
Sorry I made you wait... in the meantime I still lurked to this forum... Please, don't judge me for that :P
ahahahah I'm still not sure, but I might end buying that K-3 II or something presented by Pentax at the next photokina...
If I buy only one, am I still allowed to post here? :eek:
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
08-03-2016, 11:32 PM
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It's funny here…
We're in a thread speaking about a new camera, and a review just came out saying "our" (at least for a part of us) expectations area little bit crushed because Pentax autofocus in video is unusable for that as it's still hauting for focus as a simple contrast based system, being nowhere near what Canon can offers since its 70D…
This came out but "you're not allowed" to talk about it and express your disappointment because it seems some here take it personal as those words are directed to them and not to Pentax… I understand we're in a forum called PentaxForums and there is for sure some "fanboysm" here and there but still... I find somehow funny what you can say here for someone is just good words about Pentax… Complaints are not allowed by someone. Are you here because you're interested in Pentax (you took some time to register here) but Pentax again crush your hope in video mode even if some improvements took place (KAF4, AF speed in LV)? Don't complain here (so where should I?) and go away buying other brand…here just good opinion <3
:D
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Forum: Video Recording and Processing
07-08-2016, 07:42 AM
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you're actually choosing a condition in which you're restricted (only canon 28-300L or simga 50-500) as a bad example to highlight that being restricted is instead a good thing, forgiving, for example, to superzoom cameras :D
I think what really Pentax doesn't need (because of their relatively small userbase), is trying to make just a "small" set of people happy of their product by not including those functions... Just think about it. If this Pentax K-70 was perfect also for those who shot mostly videos, there would be an ever bigger userbase and maybe, more lenses developed by third party manufacturer for this system would be developed in the future. And you, who shot only pictures, would benefit by this improved situation (more lenses!). That can't probably be possible if Pentax will continue to lag behind and being used by a smaller and smaller userbase because other brands (Fuji for example, see https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/75-video-pentax-hdslrs/325373-why-cant-pe...ml#post3704107) will appeal more even to whom who were before Pentaxians...
Anyway, I just said I think videocameras lag behind DSLR (able to shoot good video) for their inability to let the user choose what lens he/she like :D
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Forum: Pentax K-70 & KF
07-06-2016, 08:56 AM
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My inner soul don't want to admit it... But I feel you are probably right...
Also because, these two lenses were both used to shoot pictures which are located in the K-70 section on the official site...
If Pentax/Ricoh wasn't sure of their quality... They wouldn't be used :( / :)
Yep, you're probably right...
And even if I'm young and I have all life ahead, it's probably time to bring those money out of my wallet :D
I have already abstained for a whole year now (started looking for a K-5s II but at that time I was focused also on video) for a perfect system (for me) which never arrived... Time to bring the action ^_^
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