Re: *ist D photos

2003-02-27 Thread Rob Studdert
On 27 Feb 2003 at 0:26, Mike Johnston wrote: > > Don't count on ISO 50 - if this is the same chip as the D100 slowest > > ISO is 200. But I believe it does go to 1600. > > > That's not chip-dependent, that's circuitry-dependent, I'm pretty sure. It's both, the chip has inherent noise as do the

Re: And it's HERE!

2003-02-27 Thread Michel Carrère-Gée
Dan Scott a écrit: > > On Wednesday, February 26, 2003, at 10:26 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> Flash sync to slow at 1/150,damn.Nice to see it takes just about any >> Pentax >> lens though. >> >> Dave Brooks >> > > > Perhaps it goes higher with the last flash Pentax released. The > something

Re: Silver MZ-S

2003-02-27 Thread Maciej Marchlewski
Dnia 26-02-2003 o godz. 19:39 Bruce Dayton napisał(a): > GLM> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&item=2914463658&category=15240 > Yuck! I second that! For me - awfull... Maciej Konkurs "Europa Moich Marzeń". Wygra

Re: *ist D photos

2003-02-27 Thread Bruce Dayton
Alan, That is only useful if you can preview the shot. Because of the SLR nature - the mirror/prism in the way, you can't preview the shot. None of the existing DSLR's have a swing LCD - no benefit except to break easier. Bruce Thursday, February 27, 2003, 12:19:10 AM, you wrote: AC> Where'

Re: strange button on *ist-D (IS?)

2003-02-27 Thread Rob Studdert
On 27 Feb 2003 at 0:23, Alan Chan wrote: > Perhaps for uploading pictures through USB. Press it once and it will upload > everything to the PC. I guess: press it once and a white balance offset will be set that will be applied to subsequent captured images. Welcome to the world of direct digital

are phtot.net anti pentax???

2003-02-27 Thread adphoto
how long ago was the *ist announced and still no show on their site now the *ist D is announced and again a no show h

Re: *ist D photos

2003-02-27 Thread David Mann
I want one. This is just what I wanted: a DSLR which can take my macro lens without requiring a mortgage to do so. Cheers, - Dave http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/

RE: *ist D photos

2003-02-27 Thread zoomshot
Comrades! http://www.digitalcamera.jp/html/HotNews/image/2003-02/27/ist-D-1L.jpg http://www.digitalcamera.jp/html/HotNews/image/2003-02/27/ist-D-2L.jpg Wow! Ken Well aren't they just something else. You have just made my day, must get going to work! Ziggy

RE: Been lurking far too long

2003-02-27 Thread zoomshot
Well, I saw the Starship Enterprise coming up on the starboard bow, so here I am. Very glad that I waited, nearly gave up in December, as you say very interesting times ahead. Ziggy -Original Message- Hi Ziggy, You picked a right moment to de-cloak! I guess I was in the same situation

VS1 90-180mm results of first shoot

2003-02-27 Thread adphoto
subjective comments very sharp, great bokeh almost 3d in appearance. very useful range-the zooming macro is great for flowers and native plants. also good for lizards and frogs in aquariums (larger ones lol)

my tamron 400mm f4 just looks so much better

2003-02-27 Thread adphoto
i got this one for a cool $1500 Australia a couple of days ago. the first means it is now a 600m f4 or 1020mm f7,5 with the af 1.7 convertor mmm i am so happy BTW sharper pictures than the pentax fa 300mm 4.5 but ever so heavy

RE: *ist D photos

2003-02-27 Thread Rob Brigham
LOL Alan! Well, what do you expect - the anticipation got the better of us for a while there... > -Original Message- > From: Alan Chan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: 27 February 2003 08:19 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: *ist D photos > > > Where's the swing LCD? Isn't it use

RE: *ist D competitor - Canon EOS 10D

2003-02-27 Thread Rob Brigham
I think price coule be the real key here. The 10D is a significant (that is an understatement) step up from the D60 and may well be the start of a new market segment between the current two tiers that we have been used to. The question in my mind is what Canon's second body will have, and at what

Re: How big you can print a 6 MP image?

2003-02-27 Thread Cotty
> Interpolation, >either by the camera, computer or printer (can printers interpolate images >on their own?), can add more data to the file so it can be printed larger, >but quality starts to drop off then. I'd say that this is indiscernable using modern inkjet printers. Cotty __

RE: *ist D photos

2003-02-27 Thread Nagaraj, Ramesh
more pics at http://www.dpreview.com/news/0302/03022602pentaxistd.asp Ramesh -Original Message- From: Bruce Dayton [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2003 3:33 AM To: Alan Chan Subject: Re: *ist D photos Alan, That is only useful if you can preview the shot. Becaus

Re: No complains on the *istD, whats wrong?

2003-02-27 Thread Cotty
>Does this mean that I can take credit for Pentax finally getting off >their ass just to get even with me? Sure. Leaked info from Pentax Board Room meetings mention 'The Rubenstein Manoeuver'... Cotty Oh, swipe me! He paints with light! http://www.macads.co

RE: *ist D photos

2003-02-27 Thread Cotty
Finally! Very nice indeed. That camera is SMALL. Sorry, that should read: THAT CAMERA IS small. Cotty Oh, swipe me! He paints with light! http://www.macads.co.uk/snaps/ Free UK Macintosh Classified Ads at http:/

*istd: first visual impression

2003-02-27 Thread Alin Flaider
Wheels a la PZ-1p! What a disappointment... impacts significantly on the design and makes it more of a C/N clone. The film *ist is more stylish and distinguishable. The external finish reminds me of the MZ-S. Can we hope for magnesium alloy... ? I'm also intrigued by the button above

Re: strange button on *ist-D (IS?)

2003-02-27 Thread Sylwester Pietrzyk
on 27.02.03 10:32, Rob Studdert at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I guess: press it once and a white balance offset will be set that will be > applied to subsequent captured images. Welcome to the world of direct digital > image capture. > For sure you have to point at the neutral colour surface, the

Re: The flood gates open....

2003-02-27 Thread Maciej Marchlewski
Dnia 26-02-2003 o godz. 23:15 Chris Brogden napisal: > The myth about digital offering more DOF is partly true, though. To get a > DSLR lens that magnifies things as much as a 50mm lens for a 35mm film > camera does, you'll need to go with a DSLR lens with a focal length of > roughly 35mm (ass

Re: *ist D photos

2003-02-27 Thread Sylwester Pietrzyk
on 27.02.03 10:29, Nagaraj, Ramesh at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > more pics at http://www.dpreview.com/news/0302/03022602pentaxistd.asp > Have you seen lens sunshade? It is petal type - this means that this new wide zoom has IF (internal focusing) and thus doesn't rotate its front! -- Best Regar

Re: strange button on *ist-D (IS?)

2003-02-27 Thread Rob Studdert
On 27 Feb 2003 at 11:03, Sylwester Pietrzyk wrote: > on 27.02.03 10:32, Rob Studdert at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > I guess: press it once and a white balance offset will be set that will be > > applied to subsequent captured images. Welcome to the world of direct digital > > image capture. >

now just a leica R9d would just be heaven

2003-02-27 Thread adphoto
all this excitement has left me wondering if leica and panosonic will release a digital slr mm heaven only if i could get pentax 43mm and 77mm in lecia r mount

Surface of D *ist's body

2003-02-27 Thread Sylwester Pietrzyk
Have you noticed texture on surfaces of D *ist? It is very similar to the one on MZ-S. Could it be that it is build of magnesium-alloy, or is it simply imitation? I guess it is imitation, but who knows? -- Best Regards Sylwek

RE: Surface of D *ist's body

2003-02-27 Thread Rob Brigham
At last - someone else has noticed! I was beginning to think I was imaginining it! I have looked long and hard, and am now fairly sure (especially when looking at the relected light on the surface) that this IS magnesium like the MZ-S. DOUBLE, TRIPLE, QUADRUPLE WOWW! > -Original Message

Re: Surface of D *ist's body

2003-02-27 Thread Sylwester Pietrzyk
on 27.02.03 11:25, Rob Brigham at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > At last - someone else has noticed! > > I was beginning to think I was imaginining it! > > I have looked long and hard, and am now fairly sure (especially when > looking at the relected light on the surface) that this IS magnesium > li

Early weekend sale : Pentax lens and miscellaneous

2003-02-27 Thread Daphne
Hi all, here is this Thursday's FS offer to the list - whatever'll be left will go the ebay way. Please contact me off-list if interested (got JPG's too).Prices do not include shipping - which is on the cheap side though. LENS: Pentax SMC-M 85mm f2 complete with original hard case, dedicated hood

It has come or Congratulate me?!

2003-02-27 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! My ME Super has arrived yesterday. Since I drove to Jerusalem to shoot some snow I couldn't really take full advantage of it... Anyway, camera appears in condition exactly as advertised. I loaded the film and took some shots. Though darker than ZX-L's, but with that single element lens it is

hmm,looks like my FS Manfortto table tripod got left out!

2003-02-27 Thread Daphne
please add to the previously posted FS list: one Neat mini (table) Manfrotto (=Bogen) all-metal tripod complete with head and quick release plate. Like New- 25$. Daphne

Re: a real advantage of the D*ist!

2003-02-27 Thread Maciej Marchlewski
Dnia 27-02-2003 o godz. 2:23 Mike Johnston napisal: it takes > > ORDINARY AA BATTERIES... you know, the kind you can buy in just about > > any small shop, anywhere in the world :-) > > Kristian, > I agree with this. Rechargeable NiMH batteries are efficient, cost > effective, and environmentall

More phots of *ist-D - the mysterious button?

2003-02-27 Thread Iren & Henry Chu
Dear all, more photos of *ist-D can be found in dpreview.com: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0302/pma2003/pentax/istd-01.jpg http://www.dpreview.com/news/0302/pma2003/pentax/istd-02.jpg http://www.dpreview.com/news/0302/pma2003/pentax/istd-03.jpg http://www.dpreview.com/news/0302/pma2003/pentax/ist

Re: the *ist D

2003-02-27 Thread Jeff Tsai
Man, I dropped off the list in frustration a few months ago but my faith is renewed with the sneak peek... thank God I held on to my Pentax glass and invested very little in Canon glass for my D30! Having said that, my only regret is that I won't be able to carry over my 70-200/f4 "L" lens... t

Re: *ist D photos

2003-02-27 Thread Jeff Tsai
Black is good... that silver body reminds me too much of a cheap EOS Kiss... On Thursday, February 27, 2003, at 07:51 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And it is black !!

Re: Surface of D *ist's body

2003-02-27 Thread Lukasz Kacperczyk
> At last - someone else has noticed! > > I was beginning to think I was imaginining it! > Me too :-) I guess we won't have much to complain about. That is, ff the price is right, the pictures come out fine and the camera really materializes in shops... What I'd really like to see is *ist D's fil

Re: *ist D photos

2003-02-27 Thread Artur Ledóchowski
I've just fallen in love with this camera. Its an excellent combinations of both MZ-like and Z-like designs. WOW Regards Artur - Original Message - From: "KT Takeshita" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax Discuss" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2003 2:50 AM Subject: *ist D pho

Re: More phots of *ist-D - the mysterious button?

2003-02-27 Thread Rob Studdert
On 27 Feb 2003 at 18:54, Iren & Henry Chu wrote: > The white balance is set on the top left dial. Hence, the purpose of the > mysterious button above the AF selector switch in the left size of lens > mount is still unknown. My bet is still on activating the "image > stabilizing" function (to

pentax-discuss-d Digest V03 #13

2003-02-27 Thread Clive evans
Message text written by INTERNET:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >< Hi People Interesting times.and I've just finally acquired an LX to join the 2 MXs, ME super and bag of Pentax primes I've had since the 80s! Looks like I NOW haven't got ANY excuse to ignore the digital world

Re: *ist D photos

2003-02-27 Thread Jan van Wijk
Wow! Looks really good, two wheels a bit like the PZ-1p ... And my 31mm and 77mm limiteds in black look like a perfect match :-) Regards, JvW On Wed, 26 Feb 2003 21:09:23 EST, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> >> http://www.digitalcamera.jp/html/HotNews/image/2003-02/27/ist-D-1L.jpg >> >> http

Re: More phots of *ist-D - the mysterious button?

2003-02-27 Thread Ed
On Thu, 27 Feb 2003 22:30:33 +1000, Rob Studdert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Come on guys, the mystery isn't, see the section "Manual White Balance" in the following page: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/olympuse10/page6.asp You are right for sure. Pentax already has used this symbol in Optio m

Re: *ist D photos - 11 AF sensor placement

2003-02-27 Thread Rfsindg
I think Dario B. tried to tell us last week. It was 3 by 3 with two 'wings' on the horizontal direction. Bob S. > Dumb question, anyone know whatth 11 sensor AF > pattern is, I've seem the metering but not AF sensor > placement, anyone know or did I miss something.

Re: *istd : CCD from Sony

2003-02-27 Thread Rob Studdert
On 27 Feb 2003 at 14:05, Alin Flaider wrote: > > According to Chasseur d'Images, the *istd sports the same Sony CCD > used in N* D100. So, looking at some D100 samples hints to the image > quality in *istd. There is no reason Pentax won't do at least as > good as D100 - an year later. >

Re: Is perspective "cropping"? WAS: pentax-discuss-d Digest V03 #8

2003-02-27 Thread John Mustarde
On Thu, 27 Feb 2003 00:21:28 -0600, you wrote: >So, yes, the 50mm lens on an APS sized sensor would have the same angle of >view, d.o.f. at same aperture, perspective, and "flattening" effect as a >piece of 35mm film cropped. But so would a 75mm lens on a full-sized piece >of 35mm film. > >Hope th

Re: pentax-discuss-d Digest V03 #11

2003-02-27 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - Subject: Re: pentax-discuss-d Digest V03 #11 > > On Wednesday, Feb 26, 2003, at 22:02 US/Pacific, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > Thats cause Ricoh put a pin where Pentax specified an > > AF shaft, not Pentaxes fault Ricoh didn't want to > > follow the KA mount cor

Re: now just a leica R9d would just be heaven

2003-02-27 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "adphoto" Subject: now just a leica R9d would just be heaven > heaven only if i could get pentax 43mm and 77mm in lecia r mount And the point of that would be?? William Robb

pentax-discuss-d Digest V03 #14

2003-02-27 Thread Clive evans
Message text written by INTERNET:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >< Hi Rob Yep the lug bit, you shouldn't have sent me those pix, I just can't get on with the sideways strap thing... Clive

Re: are phtot.net anti pentax???

2003-02-27 Thread Bruce Rubenstein
Photo.net reflects the attitude of the general photographic community, particularly in America, towards all camera brands including Pentax. Don't worry, Pop Photog will be all excited. BR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: how long ago was the *ist announced and still no show on their site now the *ist

Re: No complains on the *istD, whats wrong?

2003-02-27 Thread Bruce Rubenstein
Good, now I can scratch off "make major contribution to humanity" off my to-do list. BR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sure. Leaked info from Pentax Board Room meetings mention 'The Rubenstein Manoeuver'...

Re: Is perspective "cropping"? WAS: pentax-discuss-d Digest V03 #8

2003-02-27 Thread Nick Zentena
On February 27, 2003 07:34 am, John Mustarde wrote: > On Thu, 27 Feb 2003 00:21:28 -0600, you wrote: > >So, yes, the 50mm lens on an APS sized sensor would have the same angle of > >view, d.o.f. at same aperture, perspective, and "flattening" effect as a > >piece of 35mm film cropped. But so would

Re: *ist D photos

2003-02-27 Thread Keith Whaley
"J. C. O'Connell" wrote: > > > > > My brain does not process icons well. I still find it a 50-50 proposition > > selecting between O and I when I want to power on new computer > > equipment - I > > have no idea if O means On or empty or Off or what. > > Those are not O & I, they are 0 (zero ) a

Re: *ist D photos

2003-02-27 Thread Keith Whaley
What ISO spec? There are a ton of ISO specs, aren't there? keith Herb Chong wrote: > > have you read the ISO spec? > > Herb... > - Original Message - > From: "J. C. O'Connell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2003 02:42 > Subject: RE: *ist D

More Pix - istD from dpreview

2003-02-27 Thread Rfsindg
In a message dated 2/27/03 3:31:46 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > more pics at http://www.dpreview.com/news/0302/03022602pentaxistd.asp > > Ramesh

RE: *istd : CCD from Sony

2003-02-27 Thread Rob Brigham
Bear in mind that Cd'I were the ones who said categorically that Pentax would have nothing at all to show at PMA! I am 99% sure they have no more idea than us whether the body is plastic or not - I bet they havent seen one other than the pics we have posted. > -Original Message- > From: A

Re: strange button on *ist-D (IS?)

2003-02-27 Thread Harold Owen
After looking at some pictures of the *ist-D on "DPReview" I rather think it is for allowing the camera to communicate with ones computer when it is necessary to upload images. On the majority of digital cameras there is a 'play' mode and one has to switch the camera into that mode before it will

Re[2]: *istd : CCD from Sony

2003-02-27 Thread Alin Flaider
Rob wrote: RS> Hmm, they don't seem so confident about the proposed release date. They are quite reserved after the warm welcome they made to the - later aborted - digital MZ-S. We should all take example. Servus, Alin

RE: *ist D competitor - Canon EOS 10D

2003-02-27 Thread Jan van Wijk
On Thu, 27 Feb 2003 09:20:07 -, Rob Brigham wrote: > >Now I really want to know what the body on the *ist D is made of - it >truly looks magnesium to me! I think it is plastic, first because of the expected low pricing and second because of how it looks here: http://www.digitalcamera

Re: Effective WHAT? (Digital *ist)

2003-02-27 Thread Mark Roberts
Michel Adam <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >In marketingspeak, 'effective' might as well mean 'we are faking it'. > >But it sounds better. > >If there is real vanilla in your ice cream, you can be sure that the marketing >droid who will design the label on the packaging, and the publicity campaing >wi

Re: a real advantage of the D*ist!

2003-02-27 Thread Jeff Tsai
Let's hope the battery life (is there a rechargable???) is as good as Canon's. I can get by on a day's shoot of a 340 MB microdrive filled twice on a pair of batteries loaded up in the battery grip and using an external flash. Cheers. On Thursday, February 27, 2003, at 09:25 PM, [EMAIL PROT

Re: Is perspective "cropping"? WAS: pentax-discuss-d Digest V03 #8

2003-02-27 Thread Bill Owens
> > Not really. The fact that the 50 has a field of view more like a 75 is > > created by cropping, not optical zooming. In effect, the > > less-than-24x36 image sensor size means that there's a permanently > > enabled digital zoom feature on the camera. > > > > All you're doing is cropping. T

Re: *ist D - Pricing

2003-02-27 Thread Jeff Tsai
Was this pricing confirmed anywhere? I didn't see any mention of it... if it's under US$2,000, it's going to be *total* steal! On Thursday, February 27, 2003, at 09:25 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Also, according to the same source the body is plastic, thus justifying the expectedly low pr

Re: More phots of *ist-D - the mysterious button?

2003-02-27 Thread Keith Whaley
Excellent example for proof. Thanks, keith Rob Studdert wrote: > > On 27 Feb 2003 at 13:13, Alin Flaider wrote: > > > Henry wrote: > > > > IHC> My bet is still on activating the "image > > IHC> stabilizing" function (to prevent problems with the power zoom contacts on > > IHC> the lens mount).

Re: Comparing Pentax 80-200/2.8 vs Sigma 70-200/2.8

2003-02-27 Thread Mark Roberts
Pat White <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Optically, the Sigma is very good. I'm pleased with mine. I'm sure the >Pentax is just as good, if not better. There are quite a few physical >differences, though. > >The Pentax lens is around an inch longer, a little heavier, and focuses 40cm >closer (140c

Re: 85/1.8 v. 85/2 for portrait - EX: Tradeoffs: old vs. new,FA77/1.8 vs. K85/1.8

2003-02-27 Thread Levente -Levi- Littvay
> Well, it is hard to tell, whether the K85/f1.8 or the M85/f2 make nicer > portraits. All I can say is that > - stooped down my M85/f2 has a slightly higher resolution at portrait > distance then my K85/f1.8 Hmmm. How far do you stop down for portraits? I personally don't like much DOF, and I

Re: More phots of *ist-D - the mysterious button?

2003-02-27 Thread Iren & Henry Chu
Dear all, Thanks for correcting my error because I never own an Olympus nor Optio digicam. The marking for white balance on my canon ixus is just "WB". I will be so disappointed if Pentax doesn't take this opportunity to launch KAF3 Henry Chu 27/2/2003 From: Keith Whaley <[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: It's HERE!... NOT Bah!

2003-02-27 Thread Mark Roberts
Mike Johnston <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I really beg to differ. This would not be dumb at all, it would be SMART. >Canon and Nikon have already started doing it (Canon's digital-only lenses >are expected at this PMA or in Japan). One of the MAJOR advantages of >digital is that you can get high q

Re: Picture of *istD

2003-02-27 Thread Fred
> Who the hell cares?!?!?! We got a DLSR to use with Pentax > lenses!!! WAHOOO! This has been my number one (photo) thought for the last day or so. ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) Fred

Re: To Everyone who has been published

2003-02-27 Thread Juey Chong Ong
As far back as I can recall, my first published photograph was a product shot for my former employer's web site. I think you can still see it here: http://www.didi.com/www/areas/products/monkey2/MK1/index.html I was doing engineering work on the Monkey2 at that time as well as taking a class i

Re: More phots of *ist-D - the mysterious button?

2003-02-27 Thread Mark Roberts
"Iren & Henry Chu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Thanks for correcting my error because I never own an Olympus nor Optio >digicam. The marking for white balance on my canon ixus is just "WB". > >I will be so disappointed if Pentax doesn't take this opportunity to launch >KAF3 I dunno. The DS

*ist D, DOF preview ?

2003-02-27 Thread Jan van Wijk
Another question ... The release-button on the *ist D looks pretty much like the MZ-S one I think. However, I do not see if a DOF function is on there too. Anyone seen something related to DOF-preview yet ? Release button shows clearly at: http://www.digitalcamera.jp/html/HotNews/image

Threads Titled "pentax-discuss-d Digest Vnn #nn"

2003-02-27 Thread Fred
I know that it must be done only unintentionally by PDML-ers that subscribe to the digest version, but posting to the PDML with subject lines with the "pentax-discuss-d Digest Vnn #nn" format (by replying to digest messages without fixing the subject line) is not very helpful. I would assume that

Dust and CCD

2003-02-27 Thread David Brooks
Hi all. I'm sure i'm repeating something everyone knows but from experience with the D1 now for a year and a half,dust and ccd's dont mix well. I try to change my lenses in as dust free an area as possible.Couple of times i have had some nice pics ruined by a big dust blob.Not many but a few. Somt

Re: *ist D, DOF preview ?

2003-02-27 Thread Bill Owens
There's a button marked "DPOF" on the back: http://www.digitalcamera.jp/html/HotNews/image/2003-02/27/ist-D-2L.jpg Would this be depth of field? Bill - Original Message - From: "Jan van Wijk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2003 9:20 AM Subject:

Re: *istd: first visual impression

2003-02-27 Thread Pål Jensen
Alin wrote: > Wheels a la PZ-1p! What a disappointment... impacts significantly on > the design and makes it more of a C/N clone. The film *ist is more > stylish and distinguishable. I agree. I have no doubt that it will appeal to people sitting on old K-mount glass, but it won't steal a s

Re: Surface of D *ist's body

2003-02-27 Thread Pål Jensen
Sylwester wrote: > Have you noticed texture on surfaces of D *ist? It is very similar to the > one on MZ-S. Could it be that it is build of magnesium-alloy, or is it > simply imitation? I guess it is imitation, but who knows? So is the 645NII but it is still plastic. Pål

Re: Is perspective "cropping"? WAS: pentax-discuss-d Digest V03 #8

2003-02-27 Thread Pål Jensen
John wrote: > And the 600/4 with 1.4XL teleconverter becomes an amazing 1260mm/f4 > lens. Drool city for this telephoto aficionado. ...and with 50% reduction in resolution for the lens alone + the reduction of the converter. I'm sorry, but the FA* 600/4 isn't that good. Pål

Re: *istd : CCD from Sony

2003-02-27 Thread Pål Jensen
Rob wrote: > Hmm, they don't seem so confident about the proposed release date. But they are certified morons anyway, so who cares? Pål

Re: *ist D & Flagship SLR

2003-02-27 Thread Pål Jensen
Robert wrote: > After seeing the *ist D photos, which has some MZ-S influence, I bet you can > see the flagship slr. Huh? You mean the Pentax flagship should be a Nikon F80 clone? I'll certainly be dissapointed >Pentax will fix the MZ-S problemsadd aperature > control, the great PZ

Re: It's HERE!... NOT Bah!

2003-02-27 Thread Pål Jensen
Mike wrote: > I will be surprised and disappointed if Pentax doesn't follow through with > at least a limited series of lenses specifically for the *ist D. This is > exactly what is needed in digital photography, not the continued application > of vestigial technology that's clearly on the way out

Re: *ist D photos

2003-02-27 Thread Butch Black
That gets both my thumbs up! If God had given me a few more thumbs it would get them too... But unfortunately I've only got two. But then you wouldn't be able to operate a camera...you'd be all thumbs BUTCH Each man had only one genuine vocation - to find the way to himself. Hermann Hess (Dami

Re: Comparing Pentax 80-200/2.8 vs Sigma 70-200/2.8

2003-02-27 Thread Fred
Could anyone tell me whether this Sigma lens (or, in fact, the current Sigma line of Pentax mount lenses) focuses "Pentax-style" or in the reverse direction, when focused manually? I've been quite happy with the A 70-210/4 for a fairly compact moderate telephoto zoom, and I also like using the man

Re: Pentax DSLR

2003-02-27 Thread Fred
> 300/2.8 sounds about normal to me, for effective FOV of 450mm. > For a wider angle I'd choose a K 200/2.5. ...must be a birder... ;-) Fred

RE: *ist D, DOF preview ?

2003-02-27 Thread Rob Brigham
Look at http://www.dpreview.com/news/0302/pma2003/pentax/istd-03.jpg - its on the shutter release like MZ-S. This is a wonderful system and I am glad they kept with it! > -Original Message- > From: Jan van Wijk [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: 27 February 2003 14:20 > To: [EMAIL PROTECT

Re: *istd: first visual impression

2003-02-27 Thread Bruce Rubenstein
It wouldn't be half bad if it sold like F80s. BR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Instead we got something that looks like a Nikon F80.

IST*D availability

2003-02-27 Thread Steve Desjardins
I just got in, saw the pictures and read the reactions. It's a pretty beast, and I dying to see some sample images. They managed to push many of the right buttons and if the price is OK a lot of Pentax users are going to want one. One question I have is availability. I remember that folks wher

Re: *istd: first visual impression

2003-02-27 Thread Pål Jensen
Bruce wrote: > It wouldn't be half bad if it sold like F80s. But why should it? It is not that the *Ist D is bad in any way. But it is an also ran looking like a F80 with sensor of a one year old Nikon DSLR. The only selling point will be price. Lets just hope that the compettition does not p

RE: *istd: first visual impression

2003-02-27 Thread Rob Brigham
The 10D with its higher grade body, features and very well proven pedigree now adds excellent high ISO quality and will list at under $2000. You are right - the Pentax better be cheap (and good) to scoop anyone not already tied to the K mount! > -Original Message- > From: Pål Jensen [mail

*ist D ISO range

2003-02-27 Thread zoomshot
Any guesses as to what this is going to be? Ziggy

Re: *ist D, DOF preview ?

2003-02-27 Thread Chris Brogden
Nope, it's Digital Print Order Format. For a brief overview, see http://www.dpreview.com/learn/Glossary/Camera_System/DPOF_01.htm chris On Thu, 27 Feb 2003, Bill Owens wrote: > There's a button marked "DPOF" on the back: > > http://www.digitalcamera.jp/html/HotNews/image/2003-02/27/ist-D-2L.

Re: *ist D!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2003-02-27 Thread Steve Desjardins
> * Convenient playback functions, such as nine imageand 12X > magnification-display gimmicks Actually this cna be handy. I use it on the E-10 since its hard to judge details on a 1.5 in screen. The preview thing is a big part of digital. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washin

RE: *ist D photos

2003-02-27 Thread zoomshot
>What's a Hyper button? Someone's already pressed it ;-) This list has gone nuts! Cotty Nope, just plain crazy.. Ziggy

RE: Pentax DSLR

2003-02-27 Thread Steve Desjardins
I bought my Pentax 20-35 f4 with a "digital normal" mode in mind. It also opened up the whole wide angle shooting approach for me. I thought I would use this thing occasionally, and it turned into my main lens in Ireland. Until then, I was a normal/short tele kind of guy. ;-) Steven Desjardins

Re: Picture of *istD

2003-02-27 Thread Steve Desjardins
Sure they will. This way it still won't match the limited lenses (not that this bothers me). Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 02/27/03 10:44AM >>> http://www.e

Hands up and be counted

2003-02-27 Thread zoomshot
So, how many of you merry people are going to get an *ist-D and if not why not? To start the ball rolling you can count me as a taker. Ziggy

RE: *ist D ISO range

2003-02-27 Thread Rob Brigham
I think it will be the range of available ISO speeds that you can set on the camera. Sorry, couldn't resist - its been a long day! > -Original Message- > From: zoomshot [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: 27 February 2003 16:13 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: *ist D ISO range > > > An

Re: Hands up and be counted

2003-02-27 Thread Christian Skofteland
I'm in! Christian On Thursday 27 February 2003 11:21, zoomshot wrote: > So, how many of you merry people are going to get an *ist-D and if not why > not? > > To start the ball rolling you can count me as a taker. > > Ziggy

Re: It has come or Congratulate me?!

2003-02-27 Thread Keith Whaley
Ed Matthew wrote: > > A favor, please - will someone send me the link to the picture/description > of the D*ist? I deleted too soon :-( Try one of these: http://www.digitalcamera.jp/html/HotNews/image/2003-02/27/ist-D-2L.jpg http://www.digitalcamera.jp/html/HotNews/image/2003-02/27/ist-D-1L.j

Re: Hands up and be counted

2003-02-27 Thread Keith Whaley
I cannot afford a camera whose street price is anywhere near $2000. Nor $1500, for that matter. I might buy one near $1000, but some equipment would have to go first. So, covet as I might, a new *ist D is very probably not on my buy list this year! No way I can justify an outlay like that for a thi

Re: Hands up and be counted

2003-02-27 Thread Pål Jensen
Ziggy wrote: > So, how many of you merry people are going to get an *ist-D and if not why > not? I won't buy it for the following reasons: - It is just a Nikon F80 with K-mount. The F80 has never tempted me the slightest. - It will be outdated in six months. - It will be too expensive as long as

RE: *ist D ISO range

2003-02-27 Thread zoomshot
I know what you mean, can't wait for the weekend to get here. I hope that ISO 100 - ISO 1000 is covered and that we don't get a lot of noise on ISO 800 Ziggy -Original Message- From: Rob Brigham [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 27 February 2003 16:17 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:

RE: Hands up and be counted

2003-02-27 Thread tom
> -Original Message- > From: zoomshot [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > So, how many of you merry people are going to get an *ist-D > and if not why > not? > Undecided. I won't use it professionally (res too low compared to what I use now), and I'm not sure I'd want or need it for personal

Re: K lens values in the wake of D *ist

2003-02-27 Thread Andre Langevin
It would also be amusing to see an M37 asahiflex lens on a *ist digital. I believe there were M37 - M42 adapters which could then be mounted in an M42 - K mount adapter. Paul Ewins Melbourne, Australia Hard to find. Still looking for one after years of semi-intensive searching. Andre --

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