The K-5 is back (Cat photos)
As I mentioned in my previous post, the K-5 was returned from service. For my initial test I took some macro photos and also too a few photos of two cats. The conditions in this case were dark with...
View ArticleEquivalence: FA* 85mm f1.4 with DA* 55mm f1.4 + Teleconverter
Quite the title, eh? It’s well known that the DA* 55mm f1.4 SDM lens is the successor to the FA* 85mm f1.4 lens. The difference is that the DA* 55mm lens is designed to take the crop factor into...
View ArticlePentax getting in on Cyber Monday deals.
http://www.1001noisycameras.com/2011/11/black-friday-camera-specials-situation-room.html Noisy Cameras is quite a resource for news and other tidbits of information in the camera world. I noticed on...
View ArticleCamera Review: Pentax K-5
Quick access links: History Personal appeal. Body design and control. Issues. Considering a switch to Pentax? K-5 ISO Examples. Conclusion. Technical Specifications. History: While the K-7 was being...
View ArticleJapanese Gardens Meetup – experimental photography
I went back again to the local Japanese garden for a stroll around the place as well as some recreational photography. You can see the entire gallery here (plus larger versions of the examples). I also...
View ArticlePentax K-5 in Close-up Macro Detail Video
I made a video on a whim last night as I wanted to get some practice doing video with my 100mm macro lens. I tried making a product detail video with the K-5 as the subject. On a somewhat related note,...
View ArticleWhat to expect from Pentax in a few months?
Fall is usually a time for new camera announcements. Just recently Pentax France showed a promo PDF that hinted at a new camera body besides the Q and 645D. They have since modified the PDF and removed...
View ArticleThe K-5 is back (More macro photos)
The Pentax K-5 camera body was returned from being serviced at C.R.I.S. on the 14th. This time it only took them about a week instead of 2 months, which was much more manageable. So far the camera...
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