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Pentax SMC-DA * 16-50mm F2.8 ED/AL (IF) SDM

01/23/2008 05:49:20 PM · #1

I have just gotten back from the press conference. As you all know the specifications, I will upload untouched JPEG's right off of the camera compression moderately in PS at 10/12.

As I have a size limit here go to the following to view moderately compressed full size images.

//benjikan.smugmug.com/gallery/4217920#246645793

or

//gallery.photographyreview.com/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=240176

Message edited by author 2008-01-23 19:28:48.

Fujifilm XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

01/23/2008 06:42:30 PM · #2

While photos are nice, we want to see photos of the camera itself!! <wink, wink!>

By the way, that site is way too sloooowwww. The link itself didn't work for me (it just hung there, waiting). I went to the main page and found some of your photos, but overall, the site is just unbearable.

EstimatedEyes

Fujifilm X-T5

01/23/2008 06:48:23 PM · #3

DP Review specs and press release here.

EstimatedEyes

Fujifilm X-T5

Fujifilm XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

01/23/2008 06:54:54 PM · #4

And the PC Magazine article here.

Replacing the K10D, the K20D is the high-end D-SLR coming in at about $1,300 (body only) ... It will be available in April for $1300. The K200D is basically a slimmed-down version of the K20D. Replacing the K100D, the K200D features 10.2 megapixels and will retail for about $800 in March. ... In addition to the 18-55mm that will ship with the K200D, Pentax released four other lenses today: the 200mm f/2.8 ($1,100 with a March release), 300mm f/4 ($1,300, May), 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ($400, May), and a 35mm f/2.8 lens ($600, April).

01/23/2008 07:09:06 PM · #5

Too bad its rapid fire mode still goes at a slow 3 frames-per-second. If it is to compete with the Canon EOS 40D, a faster burst speed is needed.

01/23/2008 07:12:44 PM · #6

Originally posted by AperturePriority:

Too bad its rapid fire mode still goes at a slow 3 frames-per-second. If it is to compete with the Canon EOS 40D, a faster burst speed is needed.

Actually the burst mode shooting is a cropped 20fps.

Don't know if thats configureable for a lower fps with higher res though.

bazz.

Fujifilm XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

01/23/2008 07:16:32 PM · #7

Originally posted by sir_bazz:

Originally posted by AperturePriority:
Too bad its rapid fire mode still goes at a slow 3 frames-per-second. If it is to compete with the Canon EOS 40D, a faster burst speed is needed.

Actually the burst mode shooting is a cropped 20fps.

Don't know if thats configureable for a lower fps with higher res though.\

But isn't that at a 1.6 megapixel resolution? What is Pentax competing with...cell phone cameras? LOL!

EstimatedEyes

Fujifilm X-T5

01/23/2008 07:25:54 PM · #8

Originally posted by AperturePriority:

What is Pentax competing with...cell phone cameras? LOL!

Ahhh, yer just sore cuz you jumped ship on Pentax too soon. How much you think you can get for that Canon so you can come back and join us again. ;>P

01/23/2008 07:34:13 PM · #9

Originally posted by EstimatedEyes:

Originally posted by AperturePriority:
What is Pentax competing with...cell phone cameras? LOL!

Ahhh, yer just sore cuz you jumped ship on Pentax too soon. How much you think you can get for that Canon so you can come back and join us again. ;>P

Ha! :-)

Maybe the 20D could be my backup body? he-he

Seriously, the main reason I switched from Pentax to Canon was for the 6.5 fps. That's why that spec is near and dear to me.

Message edited by author 2008-01-23 19:34:24.

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

01/23/2008 07:55:45 PM · #10

Originally posted by AperturePriority:

But isn't that at a 1.6 megapixel resolution? What is Pentax competing with...cell phone cameras? LOL!

It's enough res to have to do a decent downsize for DPC entries :)

Don't forget the inbuilt wireless flash controller, weather sealing, inbuilt 4 stop shake reduction, inbuilt intervalometer, etc etc etc.

It's a nice rounded set of features.

bazz.

option

Nikon D200

01/23/2008 08:21:13 PM · #11

Impressive specs, but nothing that makes me go "oops!"

-The extra res with better noise control is a real breakthrough... the megapixel race is far from over, apparently.

-The expanded dynamic range feature is rather intriguing. A whole extra EV step is huge.

-FPS is still low. I dont need 20 1.6mp jpegs... I need 2-3 full res RAWs hammered off in a split second.

-Nice to see a sync port... but hi speed sync is still only 1/180 sec. Weak

-No changes to the AF system.

-$1100 for an APS-C 200 2.8? I thought part of the appeal of pentax was supposed to be cheaper glass? Thats almost double the price of the Canon equivalent, which is full frame, too...

Anyway, it looks like a good reward for those pentaxians that had more patience than I did... but the things I had issues with remain issues after the new updates.

Message edited by author 2008-01-23 20:23:24.

ben4345

Nikon D700

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

01/23/2008 08:48:51 PM · #12

I really hope the k20D isn't the best Pentex.. I am sure they can do better... Anyway it's going to be nice for Pentax users.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

01/23/2008 08:56:12 PM · #13

Originally posted by option:

-Nice to see a sync port... but hi speed sync is still only 1/180 sec. Weak

1/180 is the x-sync speed. Hi speed sync has always been up to 1/4000 sec.

bazz.

MattO

Nikon D4

01/23/2008 09:22:42 PM · #14

This is the camera that you referenced thats going to compete directly with the 1DMKIII and the D300? Surely you have to be joking. While it may be a better camera then previous model, nothing in the specs that I read will put it anywhere near what you portrayed it to be. If I were a Pentax shooter and was built up to believe what you posted in the other thread, I'd be VERY disappointed.

MattO

Adding this from your other post so people have a reference to what I said.

Originally posted by benjikan:

This is the best camera on the market today in the mid to upper mid price range. It will compete with the top of the line Nikon and Canon and will do so with no excuses. It won't be fair to compare this camera to the Canon 40D & Nikon D90 as this camera is out of there league and swims comfortably in the waters of the Canon 1D mk lll and Nikon D300...

Message edited by author 2008-01-23 22:02:46.

dmadden

Canon EOS-40D

Sigma 24-35mm f/2.0 DG HSM A

01/23/2008 10:51:49 PM · #15

Nice package but no wow factor really. FPS is what i was really looking for. I guess the 14mp will be a welcome break for some microstock contributors, but huge megapixels mean nothing to me. Although i'm holding on to pentax and will upgrade sometime down the road, it's now full speed ahead with canon for me. One more lens to add and then the 40d later in the year. I still prefer the pentax for indoor studio stuff and i even bought one more pentax flash, because the wireless ability is priceless. But for my outdoors, it's going to be the canon. I guess they both have their place, that pentax 50mm f1.4 for $189 is also priceless.

dmadden

Canon EOS-40D

Sigma 24-35mm f/2.0 DG HSM A

01/24/2008 11:32:33 AM · #16

When are those lens going to be released anyway?

rider

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF 500mm f/4.0L IS USM

01/25/2008 08:01:04 AM · #17

link check this out!!!

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

01/25/2008 11:20:52 PM · #18

Originally posted by MattO:

nothing in the specs that I read will put it anywhere near what you portrayed it to be.

Resolution ?

bazz.

MattO

Nikon D4

01/26/2008 01:05:41 AM · #19

Originally posted by sir_bazz:

Originally posted by MattO:
nothing in the specs that I read will put it anywhere near what you portrayed it to be.

Resolution ?

bazz.

There are many P&S with the MP of the 1DMKIII and the D300 would you say thats enough to put them swimming in the same waters as these cameras? Sorry but what people are led to believe by his post is bordering on ludicris. At 3FPS and 1/180th sync, and they cant make a 3" screen? Many point and shoots have them. I'm just not going to be pulled along like the sheep that are wowed by his mis-statements.

MattO

Edit to add, I'm not saying you are a sheep, but anyone who really believes the statement from the other post that I quoted must have some wool pulled over their eyes.

Message edited by author 2008-01-26 01:23:03.