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Forum: General Photography
10-30-2014, 03:26 PM
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I just got the Note 4. It is my first Samsung phone. The first thing you'll notice is the screen. It is absolutely stunning. Much nicer than the iPhone 6+. Go to a store and compare them side by side. The 2560 x 1440 is great.
The camera is very nice also. Optical image stabilization seems to work well. I don't know how it compares with the iPhone. I assume the iPhone is great, as previous iPhones were already very good, and the 6+ has stabilization also.
I haven't shot any video yet, but the Note 4 does shoot 4k. Not sure if that interests you or not.
Other than that, I really like the stylus. It is very precise. The battery lasts a long time also.
Another interesting thing is the quick charger. I can plug it in for an hour and it is charged after a full day of use. Pretty neat.
I would suggest comparing the phones side by side. The usability and feel of the phones is very different. You would probably be happy with either.
And yes, they feel huge.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-17-2014, 08:33 PM
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It is a little harder to find, but I would suggest a Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 105mm f/2.8. It is very compact and renders portraits beautifully. It is a probably my favorite Takumar.
I also have the Pentax-M 100mm f/4 which is a very nice lens (especially for that price). It could get frustrating with the long focus throw and small aperture.
If you are going for a 135mm, look for the 6-element S-M-C Takumar 135mm f/2.5. This is my favorite 135 (most 135's are nice though), but it is a little big heavy.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
10-07-2010, 05:53 PM
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I am confused about why we are talking about the macro capabilities of this lens. This is not a macro lens.
In my opinion, the beauty of its close focusing ability is for street photography. It is great for getting in crowds, it makes you feel like a participant instead of a voyeur. The pictures feel like you are submerged in the scene.
This is a truly unique lens, one of Pentax's best offerings.
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Forum: Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Other Camera Brands
12-16-2013, 12:55 AM
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Even though you are probably trolling...
I do not understand what this means. Are you are complaining about having physical controls instead of digging through menus to change settings? OK.
I know what you mean. My K5 has a button that says ISO and WB. I wish it was clear what they are for.
The D3s didn't come out until late 2009. It is a 12 megapixel camera. At the time of release, it cost $5000. It is a nice camera, but comparing Nikon's top of the line pro camera with a mid-level Pentax enthusiast camera makes no sense.
Please be sure to post pictures from your new camera so we can see what an improvement it made.
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Forum: General Talk
11-07-2012, 06:06 PM
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Dow Jones is up 63% from when Obama took office.
A stark contrast to the 25% drop during Bush's presidency.
That said, fears of a German slowdown might have affected the market today.
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