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Forum: Pentax K-3 III 06-29-2023, 12:41 AM  
Pentax K-3 Mark III end of life?
Posted By rei_vilo
Replies: 11
Views: 1,744
Thank you for your answers.

It seems that Digixo is actually discontinuing the sales of the Pentax brand.

Pentax is becoming very exclusive!
Forum: Pentax K-3 III 06-28-2023, 12:11 PM  
Pentax K-3 Mark III end of life?
Posted By rei_vilo
Replies: 11
Views: 1,744
Digixo.com, an establish French reseller, limits the purchase of the Pentax K-3 Mark III to one unit per customer as "the product is end of life"



Any confirmation of this?
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 01-23-2022, 08:30 AM  
Ricoh/Pentax new strategy: Shift to e-Commerce and "studio-style" manufacturing
Posted By rei_vilo
Replies: 549
Views: 33,326
Les Numériques, a leading French website devoted to electronics, posted "Ricoh (Pentax) redefines the production and distribution of its devices on the Japanese market", with two points:
  • Pentax will stop mass-production;

  • Pentax will sell to customers directly.


Reference: Ricoh (Pentax) redéfinit la production et la distribution des ses appareils sur le marché japonais, in French
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 07-22-2020, 03:34 AM  
Meet the new flagship
Posted By rei_vilo
Replies: 765
Views: 88,181
I don’t get the rationale behind those video interviews.

Very lengthy, not translated into English except subtitles, no clear specification sheets and no ETA for the new products.

Let’s wait for some more serious material.
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 03-05-2016, 07:02 AM  
Help .....SDM in 50-135mm failed!!!!!
Posted By rei_vilo
Replies: 11
Views: 1,416
I had my SDM 50-135 repaired twice.

The motor seems to be under-sized for the lens and so tends to over-work.

As I claimed this was a defect, Pentax only invoiced me part of the cost, either the service or the parts, I can't remember.

Try moving the focus first manually, and then with the motor. Maybe the protective joints are getting harder when not used for a time.
Forum: Photo Critique 04-01-2015, 03:24 AM  
Travel 1 Day in Paris: Which 2 Photos to Print
Posted By rei_vilo
Replies: 23
Views: 2,652
I like pictures 10 and 13. They give a glimpse of the city and a unique perspective of the cathedral. Very nice shots!

Now, I'm not a big fan of over-processed pictures.
Forum: Photographic Industry and Professionals 05-22-2012, 12:49 AM  
K-30 or K-5
Posted By rei_vilo
Replies: 21
Views: 4,102
The K-30 price tag is close to the K-5 price, after discounts and cash-backs due to K-5's EOL.

The K-5 has an additional LCD on the top which provides the most used information, as speed, aperture, ISO, ... No need to use the screen on the back.

I usually buy the model before the last one. The two main benefits are: lower price, strong feed-back from users.
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 05-22-2012, 12:42 AM  
Pentax K-30 Officially Announced!
Posted By rei_vilo
Replies: 245
Views: 49,166
I currently own and use a K-5 and I can't see the differences and improvements brought by the K-30.

The K-30 seems to be a derivative of the K-5 with boosted protection against rain. I hope it features some improvements over the K-5.

Personally, I don't like the curvaceous design, nor I liked the bulky K-01.

We should wait for the new line-up to assess the consistency of the new Pentax dSLR range.

The K-30 price tag is close to the K-5 price, after discounts and cash-backs.
Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II 05-01-2012, 09:29 AM  
Pentax K-5 User Review
Posted By rei_vilo
Replies: 4
Views: 2,297
Just a quick note about my website.

I closed all the accounts linked with Google, including webiste, mail, pictures, videos, ...

I've launched a new website about photography, available at here.

The content is currently being transferred to the new website.

Enjoy ;)
Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II 03-31-2012, 06:19 AM  
Pentax K-5 User Review
Posted By rei_vilo
Replies: 4
Views: 2,297
How does the Pentax K-5 perform in difficult conditions, as low light or mist?



Discover a selection of pictures.
Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II 03-30-2012, 07:49 AM  
Pentax K-5 User Review
Posted By rei_vilo
Replies: 4
Views: 2,297
After the first hands-on, please find the first pictures, continuous shooting sequence as well as Pros and Cons and Wrap-Up for the Pentax K-5.

Here's a summary of the tests I've conducted:

Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 02-03-2012, 01:10 PM  
NEW Pentax Lens Roadmap 2012/2013
Posted By rei_vilo
Replies: 331
Views: 44,837
Surprisingly, the DA 1.4x converter has drop the SDM.

As road-mapped for 2013 or later, it could change and even vanish...
Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II 12-06-2011, 12:40 PM  
Pentax K-5 User Review
Posted By rei_vilo
Replies: 4
Views: 2,297
The first impression when switching from a K-7 to a K-5 is the lack of surprise. I felt as I hadn't changed my camera: I was at home!

Nice point, all the gear I used with the K-7 is ready for the K-5, lenses, accessories and flash.



The ergonomics of the K-7 were excellent, but Pentax pushed them even further, refining some details on the K-5.

Read more about my first hands-on.
Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion 11-22-2011, 08:38 AM  
Does your camera have a name?
Posted By rei_vilo
Replies: 44
Views: 3,481
Nice question ;)

No. My cameras don't have names.

The only device with a name is an answering machine built by Siemens. Because its strong German accent when speaking French, I called it Frida.
Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II 11-22-2011, 08:17 AM  
Pentax K-5 User Review
Posted By rei_vilo
Replies: 4
Views: 2,297
Photography is back on my website!

The Pentax K-7 was a great camera but had some flaws. I' was looking for faster AF, better sensibility and reduced noise. All reviews I've read about the K-5 were positive on those points.



Combining the Pentax 100 € cash-back program, a 10% discount from the reseller and a fair price for my former K-7, I decided to update my dSLR for a Pentax K-5.

As usual and as I did for the *ist, K-10D and K-7 as well as for the SDM lenses and accessories, I'll share my discoveries on an on-the-go basis. Stay tuned!
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 06-03-2011, 12:48 PM  
Pentax SDM Converter,are you serious interested?
Posted By rei_vilo
Replies: 209
Views: 38,125
Even at $450, the price-tag makes sense when compared with the price of any DA* SDM line-up lens, priced more than twice if not thrice that price!

High quality 1,4x converter at $450, ok for me.
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 04-27-2011, 12:06 PM  
Pentax SDM Converter,are you serious interested?
Posted By rei_vilo
Replies: 209
Views: 38,125
Hi!

I'd rather prefer a 1,4x TC with DA* high quality and SDM compatibility.

Acceptable price would be around US$ 300.

The DA* SDM lenses offer superb quality and f/2.8 f/4 apertures, so one or two f steps wouldn't be a problem.

The lens roadmap circa September 2009 did include a TC.
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 09-18-2010, 01:33 PM  
Who is becoming nervous after the K5 vs. the D7000 announcement?
Posted By rei_vilo
Replies: 141
Views: 36,083
Bonsoir,

I stay with my one year old K-7. I've still many things to discover and much fun to enjoy.

Don't forget the learning curve with new gear.

Best regards,
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 08-04-2010, 12:00 PM  
new lenses?
Posted By rei_vilo
Replies: 282
Views: 67,488
+1 for zackspeed :)

The DA* SDM lenses with large apertures 2.8 and 4 are perfect for a converter.

Wait and see :rolleyes:
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 07-12-2010, 07:08 AM  
new lenses?
Posted By rei_vilo
Replies: 282
Views: 67,488
Yes, let's hope for a SDM-compatible converter :eek: It'd match the fast DA* lenses perfectly and provide extra zoom :)
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 07-03-2010, 01:13 PM  
Pentax DA★25-350mm F3.5-5.6 SDM ?
Posted By rei_vilo
Replies: 25
Views: 8,347
Really strange :confused:

A 25-350mm lens has a zoom range of 14x, which is far superior to the commonly accepted limit of 4x for quality lens, and thus IMHO :hmm: incompatible with the DA* branding.

I'd rather prefer a 1,4x or 1,7x SDM-compatible rear converter so I could take extra focal length out of the DA* 50-135 and DA* 60-250 great lenses :).
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 06-02-2010, 12:03 AM  
Pentax Lens Survey: The Results
Posted By rei_vilo
Replies: 82
Views: 19,848
Bonjour,

Very interesting surview :) Congratulations to the Pentax forums team ;)

I realise I've checked each of my DA* lenses as preferred lens. Sorry :o Among the 3, the DA* 50-135 is the one I prefer.

Something I'd waiting for is the the DA 1.4X rear converter SDM :rolleyes: Pentax announced in the lens roadmap in 2008 but disappeared :( after the Hoya takeover. A 1.4x rear converter perfectly suits such fast lenses as the DA*.

Best regards,
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 03-31-2010, 12:58 PM  
Any K7 successor likely this FY?
Posted By rei_vilo
Replies: 39
Views: 14,978
Bonsoir,

My buying strategy is to
  1. buy every second generation of camera

  2. wait after the 6 first months in order to have enough feed-back

  3. and / or buy the previous generation when a new one is launched


I had a K10D, didn't change for a K20D, and waited till the K7 was fully reviewed and below the EUR / USD 1,000 price-tag. I also monitor the used cameras market to sell the previous one: I usually get 40~60% of the initial price.

The K7 is really an excellent camera, with high picture quality and many, many parameters to play with.

Remember the camera is only part of the cost: don't forget about the lenses. The K7 deserves DA* lenses, so lenses have to be planned along camera.

Best regards,
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 03-03-2010, 03:39 PM  
Anyone else have this DA* 50-135mm problem?
Posted By rei_vilo
Replies: 104
Views: 16,362
Hi,

I got one of the 1st DA* 50-135 2.5 years ago.

I've experienced strange behaviour on my DA* 50-135. When connected to the Pentax K-7, it doesn't respond to AF.

It takes up to 2 minutes to have it fully operational with the SDM. I've cross-checked with my other lenses: both the DA* 16-50 and DA* 60-250 work instantly.

So I sent my DA* 50-135 to be repaired. Verdict is the SDM motor needs to be changed :hmm: Total cost : 300 EUR / USD :fedup:

This is very disappointing for a prime lens :mad: . According to many forums, it seems to be a common issue.
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 03-03-2010, 06:49 AM  
SDM repair costs and secondary failure rates
Posted By rei_vilo
Replies: 44
Views: 16,343
Bonjour,

I confirm, 250 EUR for the repair of the SDM of a 50-135 mm lens.

:fedup:
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