james laubscher

Thanks for the Ken Rockwell link, Slowhand73, it was revelatory. Clearly we don't need extra pixels anymore. What we need is cheaper full frame DSLRs. I wonder if the R&D money poured into...

So far so good. This may turn out to one of those near perfect cameras that in later years will be prized for their quality. I say near perfect because the body is a bit clumsy to handle (the...

Thanks for the replies so far. I visited the Hogan article and follow his argument. I wonder if there is any practical point in going even higher with pixel count on the DX format. For marketing...

I've been using a d5100 for around two years with zero complaints - even my lenses are focused without camera adjustment being necessary. After the hassles I experienced with three Pentax models...

Camera sensor development has now reached a stage where APS-C rivals older full frame models for resolution. My question is, is resolution the only factor that matters or does a full frame sensor...

Dear Hayao, I think what you have seen is a problem associated with the demosaicing algorithm used by ACR. There are people who say that the ACR engine is not the best for converting NEF files. Try...

If one writes to a Pentax forum, it is sure thing that the majority of answers will support Pentax. That doesn't make them right or wrong but it presents one side of a picture. I have no doubt that...

"The traditional 'fungal' coating you see is their feces , the problem is at this stage they've already eaten the coating so 'cleaning' will leave clear glass not coated glass." OMG, all these...

Now that's what I call a useful post. I look forward to the results of your 'experiment'. In the meantime, I'll see if I can do the same. Now, does anyone know if you can attach a Pentax lens to a...

As a general comment, not just to the rapid degradation of the original point but similar events in other parts of this forum... whatever has happened to good manners? Whatever has happened to the...

Editing the Tamron image will bring it up to the sharpness and contrast of the Canon image. Considering the price difference between lenses, the extra time spent on the image from the cheaper...

All good questions to ask, Regretfully the OP didn't do a valid test. In a nutshell, all conditions must be the same for both lenses and all conditions should be stated so others can try to...

A different judge might rule differently - this is a case that might set a precedent and open the floodgates on re-issues of old 'limited number' prints. The judge decided on the basis of format....

Thanks for the follow up. The notice was in the fine print on back of package.I had the large size in my hands - maybe the smaller size is different?The product is intended for blowing dust off...

A word of warning to others reading the above post. THe poster says he used the Giotto Rocket Blower. Many people apparently use this device.I went to buy one some time back and fortunately read...

This type of problem makes one reconsider getting a Pentax. I don't get blind loyalty to a brand when the manufacturer treats customers with so much disrespect viz. poor customer service, known...

It's coming down to 6 of the one, half a dozen of the other except that the Pentax has a nicer feel in the hand, is lighter and seems more intuitive to use than the Nikons.IQ is the same if you...

Prefer Raw Therapee for a good implementation of DCRaw, which I agree does the best demosaicing.

That may be so but the last time I used SP (V3 I think), the demosaicing was very clearly the worst of the better quality softwares. If you want to see what a good standard for demaosaicing is,...

Thanks for confirming my experience - I expect it is an issue that most snapshooters don't see.Jessops took the lens back and let you exchange it for something better? Now I wonder if there is...