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Wednesday, 25 September 2013
Tuesday, 24 September 2013
Removing AA Filters is a Mistake for the Industry, Said IR
Posted on 07:47 by Unknown
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/olympus-e-m1/olympus-e-m1A.HTM
Via Image Sensors World
Quoted:-
"Low-pass filters, the lack thereof, and moiré
There's been a strong move in the camera industry lately to remove low-pass filters (aka anti-aliasing filters or LPFs) from cameras, in pursuit of greater image sharpness. The Olympus OM-D E-M1 is one of the latest camera models to join this
Via Image Sensors World
Quoted:-
"Low-pass filters, the lack thereof, and moiré
There's been a strong move in the camera industry lately to remove low-pass filters (aka anti-aliasing filters or LPFs) from cameras, in pursuit of greater image sharpness. The Olympus OM-D E-M1 is one of the latest camera models to join this
Posted in Image Quality, Issues, K-5II/s, Other Bodies, Other Systems, Reviews, Samples, Sensors, Software, Technical Articles
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Sunday, 22 September 2013
Camera Name K-3 Accidentially Leaked at the Official Ricoh's Japanese Website!
Posted on 22:13 by Unknown
The following is the Official Japanese PPG (Pentax Photo Gallery), it once shown the name of K-3, together with the name of the "K-5 series", for photo submission under the same camera category! :-o
Via: http://www5a.biglobe.ne.jp/~hu5150/dcl/camera_news/article/pentax/2013/0922_01.html (in Japanese)
Well, the picture was shortly deleted and reverted back now, where only appears the name K-5
Via: http://www5a.biglobe.ne.jp/~hu5150/dcl/camera_news/article/pentax/2013/0922_01.html (in Japanese)
Well, the picture was shortly deleted and reverted back now, where only appears the name K-5
Latest K-3 Technical Details (from my Trustable Source)
Posted on 02:35 by Unknown
So, the last rumoured K-3 thing while is true but not exact. Of course, I believe my source. Here we go! :-D
Ricoh Pentax K-3: 24MP APS-C Sensor, Hardware AA Filter-less, Software AA Filter, PRIME III Image Processor, 86k RGB Segmented Light Metering with -3EV Sensitivity, 27-Point AF with -3EV Sensitivity, 8.5 Maximum FPS (Tentative), 4 Stop SR, 100% 0.95X Optical Viewfinder, Fixed Air-gapless
Ricoh Pentax K-3: 24MP APS-C Sensor, Hardware AA Filter-less, Software AA Filter, PRIME III Image Processor, 86k RGB Segmented Light Metering with -3EV Sensitivity, 27-Point AF with -3EV Sensitivity, 8.5 Maximum FPS (Tentative), 4 Stop SR, 100% 0.95X Optical Viewfinder, Fixed Air-gapless
Saturday, 21 September 2013
More Rumours: Upcoming K-3 and New Lens
Posted on 07:45 by Unknown
Read this post at the Japanese Kakaku Forum written by a Japanese Pentaxian who has heard some secrets from the dealer, for the following:
- The K-3 will be announced near end October.
- 20MP APS-C sensor, possibly made by Sony.
- AA filter less.
- 100% viewfinder at 1.0X.
- Black body marketed first, followed by Silver colour later, first marketed at around 120,000 Japanese Yens (i.e., US$1200
- The K-3 will be announced near end October.
- 20MP APS-C sensor, possibly made by Sony.
- AA filter less.
- 100% viewfinder at 1.0X.
- Black body marketed first, followed by Silver colour later, first marketed at around 120,000 Japanese Yens (i.e., US$1200
20 Millions of Pentax Cameras in 2013
Posted on 00:17 by Unknown
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So, for what is told, the 20 million-th Pentax camera has just been
Posted in Collection, Film Bodies, Finance and Sales, History, Internet, K-r, Marketing, My Gear, News, Pentax, Q10, Toys
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Monday, 16 September 2013
Lead Glass and Lead-free Glass for Photographic Lenses
Posted on 03:12 by Unknown
I agree that these are long reads but really interesting:
http://optics.org/indepth/2/7/3
http://rohs.exemptions.oeko.info/fileadmin/user_upload/Stakeholder_comments/Exemption_13_several_industry-stakeholders_27_March_2008.pdf
Via: http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/52159193
In short, lead-containing glass is still better optically, less temperature sensitive, more stable and actually
http://optics.org/indepth/2/7/3
http://rohs.exemptions.oeko.info/fileadmin/user_upload/Stakeholder_comments/Exemption_13_several_industry-stakeholders_27_March_2008.pdf
Via: http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/52159193
In short, lead-containing glass is still better optically, less temperature sensitive, more stable and actually
Sunday, 15 September 2013
AF Fine Adjustment: "Apply All" and "Apply One" Fully Explained
Posted on 03:25 by Unknown
Quite some time ago, I explained how to focus adjust a K-5 camera using Live View. However, there are some confusions amongst Pentax users over time for the meanings and effects of the "Apply All" and "Apply One" settings. So, I opt to explain more this time. Well, the user manual tells nothing useful about these once again, just see page 126 of the K-5 user manual! >:-(
For a camera like the
Posted in Camera Hacking, Documentation, Focusing Accuracy, K-30, K-5, K-50/500, K-5II/s, Lenses, Live View, My Reviews, Quality Issues, Software, System Compatibility
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Wednesday, 11 September 2013
New Firmwares for Pentax DSLRs Released Today
Posted on 23:08 by Unknown
@ Ricoh.jp (In Japanese Only.)
Support to the "new" HD Limited lenses and the "new" model 360 and 540 II flash units are added. Released firmwares are for K-r, K-5, K-5II/s, 645D, K-01, K-30 and K-50. There is no new firmware to the K-500, though.
Amazon.jp is Selling the K-5IIs at US$730! Replacement Model Coming Very Soon?
Posted on 22:48 by Unknown
See:
@ Amazon.jp
Although the product pics are of a K-5II, detailed product descriptions below and the page heading confirms that it is just a K-5IIs!
Btw, I am happy to see this stop-gap model will soon come to an end, after one year and something, possibly! :-D
Related:
Breaking News! Pentax "K-3" is "Weeks Away" to Come, Said Adam Oest of the Pentax Forums!!
How to Order a Custom
@ Amazon.jp
Although the product pics are of a K-5II, detailed product descriptions below and the page heading confirms that it is just a K-5IIs!
Btw, I am happy to see this stop-gap model will soon come to an end, after one year and something, possibly! :-D
Related:
Breaking News! Pentax "K-3" is "Weeks Away" to Come, Said Adam Oest of the Pentax Forums!!
How to Order a Custom
My Best Optimal Custom Image (Colour) Setting Combination for the Later Pentax Digital Bodies
Posted on 08:41 by Unknown
Well, here it is:
The above was first tested out with my K-5, of which the hue output was always not correct for most of my Pentax digital lenses for all of the built-in custom image profiles, even for the Natural profile, which was supposed to be colour accurate. So, I sat down to think what's wrong and observed quite some of my old photos made with the K-5..
My conclusion was that green
The above was first tested out with my K-5, of which the hue output was always not correct for most of my Pentax digital lenses for all of the built-in custom image profiles, even for the Natural profile, which was supposed to be colour accurate. So, I sat down to think what's wrong and observed quite some of my old photos made with the K-5..
My conclusion was that green
Posted in Colour Accuracy, Documentation, Issues, K-5, Lenses, My Gear, My Reviews, Q System, Technical Articles
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Monday, 9 September 2013
Ad: Ricoh Lens Choices
Posted on 10:06 by Unknown
http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/lens_cmp/
So, it is concluded that the kit lens is junk and should be thrown away immediately! Now, it's time to buy the two plastic wonder primes from Ricoh, or the two old DA/DFA lenses that few people remember and buy now. Go, go, go and act fast and you will be redirected to the Japanese online store of Ricoh! :-o At the end of the day, Ricoh
So, it is concluded that the kit lens is junk and should be thrown away immediately! Now, it's time to buy the two plastic wonder primes from Ricoh, or the two old DA/DFA lenses that few people remember and buy now. Go, go, go and act fast and you will be redirected to the Japanese online store of Ricoh! :-o At the end of the day, Ricoh
Posted in Colour Accuracy, Image Quality, Lenses, Marketing, Prices, Samples, Shopping
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When the Wrong Lens Hood is Used for the Same Lens..
Posted on 02:30 by Unknown
Then vignetting or even dark corners will happen, for the case of the same Q 02 lens that is used on a Q/Q10 versus a Q7, see the following test:
http://bbs.kakaku.com/bbs/K0000264454/SortID=16353126/?Reload=%8C%9F%8D%F5
(in Japanese, Google translation to English Here.)
So, the new flower-shaped lens hood must be purchased separately for the old lens owners, otherwise the old lens hood cannot
http://bbs.kakaku.com/bbs/K0000264454/SortID=16353126/?Reload=%8C%9F%8D%F5
(in Japanese, Google translation to English Here.)
So, the new flower-shaped lens hood must be purchased separately for the old lens owners, otherwise the old lens hood cannot
Posted in Image Quality, Lenses, Q System, Q10, Q7, Reviews, Samples, Sensors, Software, System Compatibility
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Saturday, 7 September 2013
Five Reasons Why Choose Pentax? (Official, and then for Five Reasons NOT!)
Posted on 04:40 by Unknown
Read: http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/whypentax/index.html
But as the top "Pentax hatred site" on Earth, I have to write five of the most updated reasons for why not Pentax now so as to make the balance, namely as follows! ;-p
1. Pentax is not Pentax anymore, its name disappeared from web and on lens (the name plate and marking was removed)! And, there is no SMC anymore! >:-o
But as the top "Pentax hatred site" on Earth, I have to write five of the most updated reasons for why not Pentax now so as to make the balance, namely as follows! ;-p
1. Pentax is not Pentax anymore, its name disappeared from web and on lens (the name plate and marking was removed)! And, there is no SMC anymore! >:-o
Posted in Full Frame, Issues, K-30, K-5, K-50/500, K-5II/s, Lenses, Marketing, Pentax, Ricoh, Video Recording
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Wednesday, 4 September 2013
Breaking News! Pentax "K-3" is "Weeks Away" to Come, Said Adam Oest of the Pentax Forums!!
Posted on 17:23 by Unknown
See:
http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/236082-new-processor-pentax-k-3-a.html
The following are what told and posted today!
"With the announcement of the K-3 supposedly just weeks away, I would think that they've probably already finalized most if not all of the hardware."
"For all we know it might not even end up being called the K-3! I doubt Pentax would make two
http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/236082-new-processor-pentax-k-3-a.html
The following are what told and posted today!
"With the announcement of the K-3 supposedly just weeks away, I would think that they've probably already finalized most if not all of the hardware."
"For all we know it might not even end up being called the K-3! I doubt Pentax would make two
Possibly This is the New Ricoh "Ground Breaking" Thing that is to be Announced Later Today! >:-L
Posted on 16:32 by Unknown
Which was posted accidentally at Ricoh US website a few days ago! See the Google cached snapshot below:
http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:sbNlzCW43nYJ:m.us.ricoh-imaging.com/medium-format/Theta_360+&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&lr=lang_en|lang_de
So, below are the product highlights:
A new way to take pictures
The RICOH THETA is lightweight and small enough to carry with you
London 360-Degree Panorama (Super High Resolution)
Posted on 09:58 by Unknown
See: http://btlondon2012.co.uk/pano.html
Amazing! :-o You can also measurbate the picture(s) endlessly if you like! ;-)
Last Related:
Tokyo Gigapixels 360 Degrees!
Amazing! :-o You can also measurbate the picture(s) endlessly if you like! ;-)
Last Related:
Tokyo Gigapixels 360 Degrees!
Ricoh New Product Launch Event: 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Tomorrow, Pre German IFA Show
Posted on 05:40 by Unknown
Last time about one month ago I reported that Ricoh would be on show at the German IFA from 6 to 11 September.
Now, a quick search to the updated official IFA page reveals that a "new product launch event" will be presented by Ricoh on 5 September (i.e., tomorrow) from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Yes, the press dates for the exhibitors happen a bit earlier, as early as 4 Sept., i.e., two days in advance
Now, a quick search to the updated official IFA page reveals that a "new product launch event" will be presented by Ricoh on 5 September (i.e., tomorrow) from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Yes, the press dates for the exhibitors happen a bit earlier, as early as 4 Sept., i.e., two days in advance
What is the New HD Coating? An Official Explanation
Posted on 04:08 by Unknown
Well, the old Pentax web domain link didn't work anymore. So, I need to search for it again! After some hard finding, here it is! >:-(
http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/news/2012/20120911_8.html
So, it reflects less (claimed a 50% improvement) and the coated surface is harder. And it also says that the HD coating is "almost as good" as the last nano-tech Pentax original Aero Bright
http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/news/2012/20120911_8.html
So, it reflects less (claimed a 50% improvement) and the coated surface is harder. And it also says that the HD coating is "almost as good" as the last nano-tech Pentax original Aero Bright
Posted in Image Quality, Internet, Issues, Lenses, Marketing, News, Pentax, People, Ricoh
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Tuesday, 3 September 2013
Do They Know What They Are Talking About?! >:-[
Posted on 06:55 by Unknown
First see this official press release:
http://www.us.ricoh-imaging.com/about/press/310/Ricoh_Imaging_Americas_Corporation_Expands_Team_with_Appointment_of_Brian_McIntosh_as_Director_of_Marketing
And quoted:
"| About Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation |
The company now known as Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation, was originally founded in 1919, under the name Asahi Optical Joint Stock Co.
http://www.us.ricoh-imaging.com/about/press/310/Ricoh_Imaging_Americas_Corporation_Expands_Team_with_Appointment_of_Brian_McIntosh_as_Director_of_Marketing
And quoted:
"| About Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation |
The company now known as Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation, was originally founded in 1919, under the name Asahi Optical Joint Stock Co.
Ricoh has Changed the Serial Numbering of the New FA Limited Lenses
Posted on 06:09 by Unknown
See this post at the Chinese Xitek Forum for what is reported and posted:
http://forum.xitek.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=1167651&page=1&ordertype=1#pid47747769
(in Simplified Chinese.)
The new s/n is now named as ABCXXXX instead of 00XXXXX of before, where the header ABC is not a zero number anymore, see below for the latest production (left) against an older/previous one (right):
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http://forum.xitek.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=1167651&page=1&ordertype=1#pid47747769
(in Simplified Chinese.)
The new s/n is now named as ABCXXXX instead of 00XXXXX of before, where the header ABC is not a zero number anymore, see below for the latest production (left) against an older/previous one (right):
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