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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
05-22-2021, 05:38 PM
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Why do they think a newcomer to the world of photography would pick a Pentax DSLR over a mirrorless from one of the majors given that they're all the rage these days?
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
12-15-2020, 06:33 AM
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
12-25-2020, 05:53 PM
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That's entirely circumstantial. I've had my K-70 work fine in -35 C, but I also have had it have difficulties accessing the memory card in -15 C.
In any case even if it doesn't work, you're quite unlikely to do any long-term damage from using it in the cold. Just make sure you leave the camera sitting in the bag for a few hours after you bring it indoors to prevent rapid heating and condensation inside the camera.
The main would be about batteries: have a few of them and keep them warm. I typically carry mine tucked between my neck and the scarf for easy accessibility. Once the batteries get cold they will die after a few shots, it's fine. Give em a couple of minutes and they'll work again for a few more shots. If not, swap it for a warm one. I found a coin to work well in opening the battery compartment when wearing thick gloves.
If the camera dies after a shot or two it may be better to keep it empty and only insert a battery when you actually need it. Pain in the ass, I know, but that's about the only option.
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Forum: General Talk
12-15-2020, 07:04 AM
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Lake Baikal - the deepest and largest by volume freshwater lake in the world
Though the lake itself isn't particularly visually appealing most of the year, there's beautiful scenery all around and the lake gets covered in gorgeous ice - hoping to see that this winter.
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Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing
12-15-2020, 06:54 AM
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Rawtherapee. GNU with plenty of functionality. If only it had local transforms...
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
11-23-2020, 06:19 AM
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That is simply not correct, unless you're shooting from different distances to get the same frame.
As long as you don't put full frame glass on them.
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Forum: Photographic Industry and Professionals
09-14-2020, 04:46 PM
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Haha, that might have been me. I remember leaving a joking comment like that on one of Sony Northrup's videos.
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More expensive and bulky than what DSLR FF exactly? I, for one, can't think of any that would be more compact than, say, an E-M1. Besides, there's a lower threshold in terms of how compact a camera can be without causing discomfort.
Again, I can't see that being true. There certainly are lenses that are fairly close in size and weight to their FF counterparts, but on average m4/3 lenses are both smaller and lighter.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-10-2020, 08:40 PM
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Not really, the nomenclature for f stops means focal length divided by number, so in case of 50 mm f/1.4 you get 50/1.4=35.7mm. 50/1.8=27.8, so you don't need as big of a front element compared to 1.4, therefore it is smaller.
Because it is redundant. The light gathering ability is fully reflected in the f number. You can't make a 50mm focal length lens with a 28 mm front element and call it a 50 mm f/1.4.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
08-09-2020, 12:48 AM
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If you're adamant on getting just a body, get a KP.
However, looking at your lens selection coupled with your criteria (sports, wildlife), I'd recommend getting a K-70 and a 55-300 PLM instead of your 50-200 for change. It may be stretching your budget a little, but I think that would be the best image quality you'd get with your criteria and your budget. It is in fact a combo I use, you can see what it's capable of over at my flickr.
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Forum: Photographic Industry and Professionals
06-24-2020, 10:26 PM
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Probably Pentax :P
In all seriousness, I'd put my money on Nikon. Pentax has been in lean mode for years now, plus if they live long enough, they may fill the DSLR niche left by Canikon.
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Forum: Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Other Camera Brands
05-29-2020, 12:09 AM
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You are being watched
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Forum: Pentax K-70 & KF
09-19-2019, 01:01 AM
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What lens are you pairing it with?
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Forum: Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Other Camera Brands
01-03-2020, 02:40 AM
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My butt sure didn't like sitting in the snow
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
12-21-2019, 07:07 PM
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Hauling a 2.5 kg lens around all day isn't made any easier by the fact that you've been expecting it.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
12-14-2019, 08:23 AM
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Which exposure mode are you using? What's your metering setting?
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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
11-27-2019, 06:34 PM
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If she finds the K-3 + 18-135 too heavy, get her an Oly 10 Mk2 kit for the price of a 55-300.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
11-19-2019, 06:21 PM
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Tbh I'd much rather see a 400/5.6 for about $1500 than a 400/2.8 for $12000.
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Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing
11-17-2019, 10:09 PM
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You may need to make sidebars (histogram on the left and sliders on the right) smaller for these buttons to appear.
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Forum: Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Other Camera Brands
11-09-2019, 06:43 AM
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Met this adorable friendly baby this Friday
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Forum: Photographic Industry and Professionals
11-09-2019, 06:47 AM
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I don't think it's that big of a problem. They have the advantage on that regard as there's already a huge fleet of F/EF lenses out there. It's the cameras themselves that are the problem imo.
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Forum: Pentax Full Frame
06-24-2019, 10:47 PM
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GPUs dying in PCs tend to produce similar symptoms. Wouldn't be surprised if the processor has died in the camera.
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Forum: General Photography
10-07-2019, 08:45 AM
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I chose the K-70 as my first ever camera due to it being an incredible value proposition.
I feel like it's the only camera in its price range that doesn't habitually shout "should've spent more money, poor ass" at me.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
10-06-2019, 01:26 AM
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I'd recommend looking into the 35mm Limited Macro as an intermediate option between the two. Maybe the 20-40 Limited as well.
Of those two the 31mm is clearly superior in everything but price.
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