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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-29-2008, 03:19 PM
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I've turned it on with the SR on, with SR off, and in all different conbinations of AF settings.
SR works just fine with all my DA or FA lenses...but I've got some really nice (for me) old glass from my Spotmatic...which was the reason I went with Pentax in the first place!
Any other hints or suggestions?
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-29-2008, 02:48 PM
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Is there anything I need to do to have the SR ask me what lens I'm using?
My adapter just arrived today for my K10D, and I've put it in, put on my favorite SMC 135/ 1:2.5 lens, and I've turned the shake reduction off and on, tried manual focus and both autofocus settings, but can't seem to get the shake reduction working.
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
01-24-2008, 09:17 AM
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So now the camera's out...the press reaction will be important for public perception of the brand...so let's see how they're doing so far.
NEW YORK TIMES
The NY Times has a positive article about the camera, and also takes time explaining the difference between CCD and CMOS sensors to non-camera-people.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/24/technology/personaltech/24camera.html
It includes this quote, "This sensor’s 14.6-megapixel resolution is higher than that of many direct rivals, for sharper shots over all, and at 28.2 ounces, the camera is lighter and smaller."
POP PHOTO
First Look: Pentax K20D - - PopPhotoJanuary 2008
The pop photo article isn't bad either, with the 100% crops of different ISO settings.
"Pentax has once again swung for the fences with the K20D, packing a ton of high-caliber features, heaps of megapixels, tons of customization, and a pro-caliber build into a camera that should manage to distinguish itself in a crowded pack of high-end enthusiast/entry-level pro SLRs. We've just begun our full lab test with an early production Pentax K20D and out initial findings show that the Pentax K20D is very class competitive (particularly at ISOs 100-1600) against other cameras in this category including the Canon EOS 40D, Sony Alpha 700, and the Nikon D300."
British Journal of Photography
British Journal of Photography - Asian alliance on class-beating digital SLR
"The continued partnership between Pentax and Samsung has resulted in a new flagship DSLR, boasting a best-in-class resolution."
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"The event marked the brand’s ‘rebirth’, according to Hiroshi Onada, general manager of imaging systems for Pentax Europe, who admitted that a lack of communication about its acquisition by Hoya (BJP, 06 June 2007) has led to confusion and torrid speculation about its future. Despite this, Pentax has carved a solid niche, and hopes to achieve 15% of total DSLR sales by the end of 2009."
What other coverage have you all found?
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
01-23-2008, 11:32 AM
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
01-18-2008, 02:30 PM
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By Marketshare, I didn't mean knocking Canon or Nikon - but instead solidifying a #3 position against OLY/Sony/Panasonic in the DSLR market. Pentax has some advantages against each of these, and some disadvangages as well.
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
01-18-2008, 10:49 AM
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This part makes me nervous....does that mean they're not going to actively compete for marketshare?
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
12-28-2007, 07:07 PM
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Your favorite subject...
...and our baby girl:
It's hard with these pups, huh? All that shiny black fur keeps throwing off the light meter!
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