Q: What sort of uses would be possible by these modes (Sensitivity priority mode and shutter speed/aperture priority mode)? A: In film era, there was a granularity rendering, depending on film or papers used. However, after entering the digital era, perhaps because of the negative sound of the word ³noise², it has been widely believed and accepted that the noise is bad and noiseless but flat images tend to be considered good images.
However, we definitely do not believe so. Just like the granular quality of films, the digital noise should be incorporated as part of the image rendition. Increasing the sensitivity does not simply means the increased signal gain but there must be people who wish to take advantage of digital noise as one of the texture effects. This can be easier realized by ³sensitivity priority mode². Regarding shutter & aperture priority mode, dynamic capture by shutter speed setting and DOF by aperture setting can be manually adjusted by user. Occasions require it may not be many but you may encounter such occasions from time to time. If the exposure set by the camera is satisfactory to you, then you do not have to set those manually and leave the sensitivity setting to auto. No particular use has been suggested on either mode, but we are hoping that users freely manipulate these modes and create new image creation or style. >From our viewpoint, we are glad that things which were not achievable before can now be offered. Q: What is the meaning of ³Imaging Revolution² used as a catch phrase for K10D? A: We have stated a big catch phrase ³Imaging Revolution², but it simply means the total image rendition including noise. Digital cameras tend to be judged largely by various numbers and figures, and we are prepared for the judgment only by the apparent figures of noise. We do wish our camera be accepted by everybody, but it may not be No.1 under various evaluation parameters, because there are those we gained but those we lost as well. However, we are very confident that the final image rendition would be superior to others¹ We will be very grateful if traditional film users would appreciate our camera. Q: Any appeal to those who might be contemplating the purchase of K10D? A: K10D should be very user friendly for those who love cameras and photography. While specs and price are important factors, there are attractions and appeals which cannot be experienced until and unless you actually handle and use it. Please touch and handle K10D, evaluate and judge by yourself. ---------------- O ------------------- O ------------------- OK, that's it. Usual disclaimers apply. Enjoy! Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
