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Forum: Pentax K-3 III Monochrome
04-28-2023, 11:01 PM
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
01-06-2023, 04:28 AM
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Thank you! I tried to find it in the post.
I should have been more clear, my mistake. I meant a video where you can see the eye-af in action. I just scrolled through the video link quickly, and couldn't really find it. I will watch it more thoroughly later.
Like here (just a short one):
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Or here for humans
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
01-06-2023, 04:03 AM
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I'm basically relying on what I can see. At that time there was nothing else. Thanks for the link! Will have a look at it.
However, I think videos will beset demonstrate how capable eye af works. Is there a video you know of that shows what it can do (and possibly can't do)?
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
01-06-2023, 01:09 AM
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The question is, does it "really" work (OVF). If suppose, not really (from what I saw on Youtube when it was released. Unfortunately.
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Forum: Ricoh GR
01-30-2022, 05:58 AM
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Forum: Ricoh GR
01-23-2022, 01:56 AM
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Are there any further examples shot with this combination?
I'm especially interested in Portraits :) Will it do the job?
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
05-24-2021, 11:04 PM
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Thanks! I saw some comments there but wasn’t really sure what to make of them. That’s why I thought/hoped I might get a “summarizing” answer in this thread here. :)
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
05-23-2021, 11:47 PM
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So, has eye af for Pentax through the view finder finally arrived? Does it work? Is it comparable to a Sony A7 III for instance?
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
12-21-2019, 07:11 AM
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That’s why no one wants it. We want today’s Eye-AF.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
12-18-2019, 12:02 PM
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Yes, completely different concept from what it is now.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
12-17-2019, 07:47 AM
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What do you mean by this???
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
12-17-2019, 06:09 AM
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A lot of people shot portraits ;)
Pentax should not lose them.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
12-16-2019, 12:04 PM
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Having shot a while with Sony now, I can definitely say, you don't necessarily make better images (no surprise). But you may take different pictures since the eye-focus makes shooting A LOT more comfortable and easy.
This is the only think I want to see from Pentax: Eye-Af-Focus. Unfortunately this seems to be the only thing they cannot deliver with a DSLR. It was basically THE Reason why I switched...
Sad that they cannot implement it into their cameras (I'm not talking about Liveview).
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
08-13-2018, 10:53 PM
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Having used eye af for a while now all I can say is that it‘s a revelation. Hope that Pentax finds a way to implement it into their cameras.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
07-27-2018, 01:33 PM
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I‘ve just switched after 12 years of Pentax. The A7III is a huge step forward (even though not flawless).
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
07-16-2018, 09:12 AM
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Yes, that's what I meant. I always do select where to put focus to. However, I'm more or less restricted to the center (and more or less closely around it). Will it be expanded (as it is possible in Liveview) for the optical viewfinder also someday or is this not/hardly possible for an OVF camera/DSLR?
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
07-16-2018, 08:49 AM
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Okay guys, one last attempt to save my Pentax soul... hope you can do it ;)
I just got the Sony A7 III today. Well, I don't particularly like the EVF (from an "optical" point of view ;)). However, I like it's functions.
As you can see here (Some travel issues with Pentax lenses. Or: Will there be a 15-30mm f4. anytime "soon" - Page 3 - PentaxForums.com) I just took two pictures, (one K-1, One Sony). What I like/love about the Sony is that you have so many focus points you can freely choose from. You all know that we are kind of restricted to the center when it comes to Pentax. I assume it would have been hard for me to compose the "Sony picture" with a K-1 without risking lose the point I focused at (the eyes), since I would have to pivot and this isn't the best thing to do, I suppose.
Here are my questions:
- Will we see (from a technical point of view) a much wider area to choose focus points from or is this technically impossible to do for a DSLR? If I remember correctly also Nikons and Canons mostly have there focus points stuck to the center of the viewfinder...
- Shifting focus via touchscreen is a nice thing. Am I right when I say it's possible for Pentax to do this even on a DSLR?
Thanks for all your expertise.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-16-2018, 08:43 AM
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Actually I cannot confirm this (pictures being flat etc.). I really like the Sony pictures I saw. Remind me a lot of Pentax. In contrast, even though lots of people are euphoric about Fuji and its colors, I've never been the biggest fan of them.
However, I liked the Sony colors from the beginning.
A very quick shot.
1) Sony A7 III FE85 1.8
2) Pentax K-1 FA77 1.8
Unfortunately not form the same angle etc. Sony was closer. Also, Pentax (well, no EVF) was underexposed. So I made it brighter by raising exposure in Apple Foto (normal Capture One is my program, but don't know why but it wouldn't import/display Sony RAWs, so I used Apple Photo as a quick replacement).
Sony lenses are really great. Sharp and very lovely bokeh. However, still I have to give the FA77 1.8 credit. Being from the film era, it kind of excels on the K-1.
What's your take?
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
07-12-2018, 11:42 AM
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Where do you use them? We'll see.
Will also test the FA77 1.8 on K-1 vs. the FE85 1.8 on the Sony A7 III.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
07-12-2018, 09:53 AM
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Alright, today I ordered a Sony A7 III. I love Pentax and still I hope that I won't like the EVF ;)
But you have to give them credit for this model. It's fabulous what they did to the AF. It can also remember faces, so you can save them after having taken one picture of them before so the camera will recognize the face and always focus on this face even when other people are on the scene.
I saw a video where they tested how good eye focus works when the person is far way. It still works lots of meters away from the camera even in ultra wide angle. This is stunning. Also, it recognizes the eye that's closer to the lens, since normally you want to have this one in focus.
More to come. I also ordered a FE85 1.8. Let's see how it is. I love my Limited 77 1.8.
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Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II
07-11-2018, 11:29 AM
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As someone who has always shifted the focus to the subject through the viewfinder and as someone who has sometimes been struggling to catch a scene (e.g. when doing street photography) I wonder whether the AF33 automatic would be a useable option/improvement under certain circumstances.
So I'm curious whether there are people who use this kind of autofocusing, letting the camera decide what to focus on? If you use it how and when?
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
07-11-2018, 07:44 AM
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Thanks for all your answers. Seems pretty clear that we won't see it on a Pentax. :(
Well, what's the use of discussing whether you REALLY need something or not... in Germany the majority says no-one needs an automatic gearbox. Basically they are right since you can shift manually. If I'm not mistaken most Americans have cars with automatic gearboxes. So do I. Why not, if it helps and makes thinks more convenient. It's the result that matters. If you have seen how unbelievable good it works, you know that you might miss a lot of shots when you don't have it, since it's so accurate and quick.
I did miss some shots using my K-1/K-3/K-5/K-10. But still I got a lot of good shots :)
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
07-10-2018, 01:38 PM
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like on the Sony A7 III or is it technically not possible to implement it on a DSLR when focusing through the viewfinder?
I fell in love with this feature. However, I try everything to justify staying with Pentax cameras, so maybe there's a chance to see this implemented on Pentax DSLR as well?
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-10-2018, 01:05 AM
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First, let me say thank you very much for all the insightful and helpful feedback you provided! I really appreciate this! Normally I use to reply to every single answer I get but in this case it will take me hours I guess ;).
So I try to summarize the thoughts that came up while reading all your valuable answers. Hopefully I don't miss too many of your points...
Maybe it's also useful to provide the "frame" for my pondering. I'm going back to Georgia (not US ;)) at the end of July and I really hope that I can continue my little report on this country that keeps fascinating me. Since my wife and a friend will also join me (both of them don't shoot), it's not only about photography. Still I hope to have enough time to take the pictures I want to take.
If you want to get an idea of this frame, just scroll through the pages here (just look at my postings (user: zeitlos)
Georgien (Kaukasus): Reise nach Eurasien - einige Eindrücke. ? Pentaxians
In case you are interested in the facts I provide in addition to the picture, maybe google translator function can help you.
In the following I will try to address some of the points you've made.
First, the majority of the pictures in this "blog" are taken with a Pentax APS-C camera using the 16-50mm 2.8 most of the time. I also had my 50-135mm 2.8 with me and some additional lenses like the three FA Limiteds for example. Weight was never an issue. Indeed, after some month with my K-1 I really considered going back to APS-C. However, the grip of the Pentax KP would never (not even with the largest one) fit my needs... unfortunately. Plus: SDM-issues with the to DA* lenses mentioned would bother me too much. A few month later I have decided that I won't go back to APS-C. Maybe it's stupid, since I really never missed something but currently I can't imagine to downgrade in terms of the sensor.
For this upcoming trip I bought a Lowepro Tactic 450AW to bring all the gear I need (or rather think I might need ;)) to Georgia.
Currently, the Tactic 450 will carry the K-1, a K-30 backup, a 28-105, 15-30, FA 43 Limited, FA 77 Limited, Tamron 70-200 2.8.
Besides I also have the following lenses
Samyang 20mm 1.8 (bought it a few month ago for ultra wide angle, however, I rather prefer zooms and I'm not really good at ultra wide angle shots...)
Pentax 24-70mm 2.8 (I took it once to a vacation in America (San Francisco/California etc.) but hardly ever used it. It's too bulky for me. Too heavy and too big diameter. I can't enjoy it while walking around. Also too heavy on the shoulder using a PeakDesign Strap on longer walks => so decided to not take it on vacation/photo trips anymore. Will use it deliberately when I have to shoot something like a family party or so when light conditions require f2.8...)
Pentax FA35 2.0 (sold my FA31 1.8 a few month ago for it since I hardly ever used it...)
Pentax DA* 200 2.8
Pentax F 135 2.8 (once considered it as a replacement for the Tamron 70-200, however, it's not as flexible as I need it in the situations where I use the Tamron I suppose => events; and my Tamron is an excellent copy, bloody sharp at f2.8 already)
Pentax M100 2.8
Pentax M50 2.8
This brings me to the next aspect. I roughly calculated how much I'd get for my equipment if sold, which would be about 5500 Euro. So this would enable a transition to Sony I guess.
I also did the math and calculated weight to compare both (actually three) systems:
Olympus M1 II + 12-24 f2.8 + 7-14 2.8 + 35-100 2.8 => 1750 g
Pentax K-1 + 28-105 + 15-30 + Tamron 70-200 => 3350 g
Sony A7 III + 24-105 f4 / 28-75 2.8 + 16-35 f4 + 70-200 f4 => 2500 g
In figures this 850 grams might not be worth all the trouble. But when I first held a A7 III with an 24-105mm f4 lens attached to it in my hands yesterday, I was astonished who perfect this combination is with respect to its weight/balance. That's what I was used to when shooting APS-C with my Pentax K-5/3... In addition, it would bring some advantages that one can't deny (focusing points actually covering the whole viewfinder, perfectly working eye-focus... => btw. will we ever see something like that in a Pentax? Is it possible to have it in a DSLR as well (focusing through the VF)?
Then again, Pentax wants to introduce a 70-200 f4. If it's around 850 g I'd loose 450g again so the Pentax gear would be something like 2900 g.
This raises the question if it's worth all the "trouble" switching systems then. When I can manage to replace my 15-30mm in a sensible way (best with a 15-30 f4) I will probably even match the Sony system in weight (but still miss some of it's advantages => when I read the comment of the user here that has both systems I had to draw the conclusion that actually I'm not really benefiting form the advantages the Pentax brings along since I don't need its higher resolution...). Btw. Thanks for the idea of using an APS-C wide angle lens instead. I appreciate the suggestion. However, I'm sure that I would find myself frustrated in the end since I won't be capable enough to manage it properly... :(
As you can see from my calculation. I've also thought about MfT, however, I'm not interested in losing image quality in low light conditions since when traveling I cannot always (or hardly ever ;)) influence those conditions.
Hm, I will read all your comments again. Maybe I'll be able to make a final decision anytime soon. It's interesting to see that I'm not the only one to suffer from the same shortcomings...
Thank you very much again for your contributions! I highly appreciate it and I'm sure I won't be the only one benefiting from your comments.
Edit: In addition to my Lowepro Tactic 450AW a few days ago I just bought a Tamrac Expedition 3. I wanted to have a small backpack where I can put my 70-200 and 15-30mm (plus maybe the FA77 1.8) inside since I've tried a should bag for that purpose finding that it's way to heavy to carry it around. It also enables me to include my Rollei Carbon Traveler tripod. (See pictures). I also have the PeakDesign Capture but I'm still struggling to use it with the Tamron 70-200mm 2.8 / Pentax 15-30mm 2.8 => to heavy/lagre.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-09-2018, 02:47 PM
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I'm currently seriously thinking about abandoning my Pentax system and buying a Sony A7 III instead. The main reasons for this consideration is that I really am kind of tired of traveling with big lenses. Just bought a 15-30mm Pentax to cover the ultra wide angle range my 28-105mm can't cover. I'm convinced that this is an excellent lens, however, for traveling and constantly carrying it together with the Tamron 70-200mm 2.8 all day long becomes more and more a burden for me.
I know that Pentax is about to introduce a shorter/lighter 70-200mm (f4) lens, which I appreciate. However, I would also like to see a trimmed version of the 15-30mm 2.8. Especially in wide angle, I don't really need f2.8. So a 15-30mm (or so) f4 would be a vital improvement which might hold me back from switching since my backpack could finally lose some weight.
Anyone out there who has read/heard something that hints into this direction? I see no reason why they should spare out this lens since all their competitors have a lighter ultra wide angle zoom within their product line.
Carrying a K-1 and an attached 70-200mm 2.8 or also the Pentax 15-30mm 2.8 via a PeakDesing camera strap isn't that much fun.
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