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Forum: Ricoh GR 20 Hours Ago  
New Ricoh Imaging cameras: GR III HDF and GR IIIx HDF with highlight diffusion filter
Posted By biz-engineer
Replies: 38
Views: 1,633
I think the HDF is a small filter that comes on top of the sensor, that's why it can't be done via firmware update. If I remember correctly, it is possible to reproduce the effect with DSLR when using some special filter on the lens (Tiffen Glimmerglass and others).
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 08-06-2023, 11:49 AM  
AF540FGZ II is discontinued
Posted By Lord Lucan
Replies: 194
Views: 10,673
Surprising, because camera makers usually make a lot of money from own-brand flash units, even if they are made by separate electronics company with a camera brand logo added.
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 01-14-2024, 01:40 AM  
Extended bracketing - disappeared?
Posted By biz-engineer
Replies: 6
Views: 602
Extended bracketing disappeared after the K5, after acquisition of Pentax by Ricoh. Ricoh re-introduced some extended bracketing in the Pentax KP, but not in other cameras, I'm not 100% sure about the Pentax K3 III and k3III mono.
Forum: Pentax Q 07-15-2023, 02:59 AM  
Q7 moon
Posted By isb.deep
Replies: 9
Views: 1,887
Now that you mention it, I think I did some time back 😄
Forum: Pentax Q 02-17-2022, 10:32 PM  
Q7 moon
Posted By Transit
Replies: 9
Views: 1,887
Tried the Q-7 with the F*300/4.5 which might be about 1400mm with the crop factor
Worst time to capture moon so ok I suppose
iso100
Forum: Monthly Photo Contests 01-09-2024, 05:29 AM  
She
Posted By CK1951
Replies: 64
Views: 636
Totally fits the brief! Great shot
Forum: Pentax Mirrorless Cameras 08-26-2023, 04:18 PM  
Pentax Q series or Pentax MX-1
Posted By Sandy Hancock
Replies: 22
Views: 2,694
If your budget will extend to it, the GR III or GR IIIx are more pocketable than either the Q series or the MX-1. The APS-C sensor is also orders of magnitude better than either, and the two fixed lenses are exceptional.

But the Q cameras are great fun, and the 08 wide zoom, 01 standard prime and 06 telephoto zoom are surprisingly good lenses. The ability to adapt other lenses for extreme telephoto or macro applications is unique. The backlit 1/1.7" sensor punches well above its weight.

I have no experience with the MX-1. It is a cute looking, retro-styled compact camera, but it always seemed to be more of a set of compromises than qualities to me. Perhaps that's unfair, but that's how I saw it at the time.
Forum: Pentax Mirrorless Cameras 08-26-2023, 12:37 AM  
Pentax Q series or Pentax MX-1
Posted By ZombieArmy
Replies: 22
Views: 2,694
The RX100 can also be found exceptionally cheap. A gen 1 can be found under 100 dollars. I personally wouldn't bother with an MX-1 at its current unreasonable pricing. The Q on the other hand is fun for other reasons.
Forum: Pentax Mirrorless Cameras 08-24-2023, 11:19 PM  
Pentax Q series or Pentax MX-1
Posted By allanmh
Replies: 22
Views: 2,694
The reason neither of the cameras you mention is of interest to me is that they lack two featuresl that I find essential: a viewfinder of some sort, and a level gauge. My solution to this problem is a Panasonic Lumix TZ100: 1" sensor, 25-250mm range, EVF and level gauge.

That said, the most 'pocket friendly' camera I own is the Panasonic Lumix LF1, a ten year old model with the same sensor size as the Q7 and the MX, or alternatively, the Nikon Coolpix P7100 which has an OVF, a 10mpx CCD sensor of the same size (1/1.7"), and which I sometimes takes out to play alongside my K200D, also a 10mpx CCD.

You have to decide which features are essential to you.
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 01-03-2024, 03:26 AM  
Latest news on film project
Posted By TwoUptons
Replies: 263
Views: 19,075
As a piece of evidence the market is there for a new compact film camera, I watched an auction last night on America's favorite charity camera site...

It contained (in what looks like good condition):
Vivitar PS45 (focus free),
Samsung 38-105 "big compact" (like the original IQZoom 105),
Olympus OM10PC (with the shutter speed adapter),
Pentax IQZoom 60R, and
two Olympus Trip 35s

Final bid was $1,000 even. As-is, no warranty.
I'm guessing the money was chasing only the Trip 35s, with the rest thrown in for fun, but wow...

So maybe this isn't a terrible idea :p

-Eric
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 01-03-2024, 01:24 AM  
Latest news on film project
Posted By Paul the Sunman
Replies: 263
Views: 19,075
Wake me up when the SLR is released.
Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories 12-30-2023, 12:06 PM  
Pentax KF - Gimbal compatibility
Posted By UncleVanya
Replies: 4
Views: 468
I assume you are talking about these types? https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/video/buying-guide/best-gimbal-and-came...981&


And I assume you are asking about more than simply can it mount and get stabilized? As this site shows - some models with some cameras can do more: Digital DSLR Camera Gimbal Compatible List - FeiyuTech

My guess is that none will be able to control the camera directly. But - as this thread on redit suggests that won’t affect the ability to actually use the stabilization itself: https://www.reddit.com/r/videography/comments/pqvc9y/using_a_gimbal_with_an_..._camera_still/
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 12-27-2023, 01:33 PM  
Pentax K-1 Mark II poor performance / use issue
Posted By Baltoon
Replies: 13
Views: 1,288
Fixed!

Main board got fried, cost around ~400USD to replace it.
But now works like a charm!
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 12-18-2023, 12:39 PM  
K1iii talked about as being under development......maybe
Posted By zapp
Replies: 368
Views: 25,487
Well, what else would Pentax do…
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 12-02-2023, 09:17 AM  
We might be close to a new GR camera
Posted By FozzFoster
Replies: 112
Views: 20,078
Just a GRIII but its now branded under the 'Pentax' name.
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 11-17-2023, 11:42 PM  
6 films just hit the shelves of Pentax japan official store
Posted By willpc
Replies: 128
Views: 6,562
Wouldn't it be wild if Pentax is also working on a new medium format film camera too?

---------- Post added 11-18-23 at 06:43 AM ----------

Nah that's way too crazy... or just crazy enough to work?
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 11-17-2023, 09:34 AM  
New Pentax product: glasses
Posted By BigMackCam
Replies: 143
Views: 6,075
What's the focal length?
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 11-14-2023, 07:29 PM  
A new Pentax camera at last (or is it?): Pentax WG-90
Posted By Adam
Replies: 161
Views: 10,683
Interesting that we are back to the Pentax name with this, rather than "Ricoh".
Forum: Pentax KP 06-28-2023, 08:01 AM  
My KP has gone mad!!
Posted By photogem
Replies: 85
Views: 14,329
Nick: Even this being an old thread, this new one might be of interest to you:
KP screen black out when flipped. - PentaxForums.com

Simply because now we have photos of a problem which hits more and more Pentax KP's and it is something serious and imo very possibly related to yours:

- the flex-ribbon cable can push the WR silicon part through the inside of the body and then there is not only no more WR but truly "an open door or window" for
water gushing in!


- this is because the cable does get damaged there due to the fact that it was un-professionally constructed designed!

I have used my K5 which has a high shuttercount and is very rugged in pouring rain as well and I would have expected that the KP would be as good protected as the K5 but it isn't: K5 77 seals, KP just 67 seals... the K30 has 81, K-70 has 100 !!!)
Forum: Monthly Photo Contests 05-16-2023, 12:16 AM  
Poll: Expired Contest Poll VOTE NOW - Photo Contest #200 Poll (Reflection of Light - April 2023)
Posted By miguelfenoglio
Replies: 27
Views: 2,789
Can’t decide between 7 and 13… love them both.
Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras 05-11-2023, 05:22 AM  
Any update on the new Film Camera?
Posted By Sandy Hancock
Replies: 44
Views: 2,498
Expect to wait several months. This is Pentax we're talking about :D
Forum: Pentax KP 04-16-2023, 11:53 PM  
KP JPEG Image Sharpness
Posted By Medex
Replies: 9
Views: 1,787
Use your lens at F8, 35 mm, focus in Live View and then see for sharpness
Forum: Pentax KP 04-16-2023, 10:25 PM  
KP JPEG Image Sharpness
Posted By StiffLegged
Replies: 9
Views: 1,787
Not enough information, mate. How are you judging sharpness? Have you a sample of an unsharp photo?
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 03-08-2023, 08:04 PM  
NEW K-3 III Firmware 1.80 is out
Posted By Kobie
Replies: 38
Views: 5,940
They focused on a movie mode issue?! Who'd have thought?!
Latest PENTAX K-3 Mark III Firmware Update : Software Downloads | RICOH IMAGING
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 02-08-2023, 10:27 AM  
FY2022 Q3 (ending December 2022) financial report
Posted By luftfluss
Replies: 87
Views: 6,336
Over the past 3 years, Pentax has released one new camera, and one slightly updated camera... four new lenses, three updated lenses, and one modified third-party lens.

We've also gotten the new GR IIIx and its accompanying teleconverter.

I bet that if you calculated a ratio from units sold with models introduced, Ricoh is competitive with any of the mainstream brands.
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