Pentax K10D

Double-fat cream

Richie — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:34:23 +0200

If the bokeh were any creamier, I'd need a triple-bypass, stat!

Outlook

Richie — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:46:52 +0100

Hey, I can see my house from here!

SDM speed (or lack thereof)

Richie — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 09:57:12 +0200

Last week, I finally took delivery of a slightly used SMC Pentax DA* 50-135mm F2.8 ED [IF] SDM lens. I got it from an eBayer who was switching brands. As I had the 1.20 firmware in my K10D, a video camera and a tripod, I figured I'd tape the lens while focusing back and forth and then measure the focus speed from the video clip.

Bragging rights

Richie — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 13:35:06 +0200

"And I want you all to know that I am the politician best-equipped to deal with this impending crisis!"

Bling-bling!

Richie — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 15:36:04 +0200

Pentax seems hell-bent on milking the K10D for every last drop. Here's a limited golden edition to commemorate the Camera Grand Prix it recently won: http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/news/2007/200748.html

It'll go nicely with the DA* lenses (also with golden trim) but it positively screams "steal me now!".

Leverage

Richie — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 11:07:58 +0200

Today, I was going to try combining a 2x teleconverter, an extension ring and a prime lens to make a 100mm 2.8 macro lens.

First, I put the TC closest to the camera, then the extension ring (20 mm Kenko) and on top the FA 50 1.4. Worked fine, but I didn't get close enough so I figured I'd swap the TC and the ring, so I did. Except when doing so, I managed to dislodge the little spring that actuates the aperture lever on my $1000 K10D camera.

Oops.

Conical Theatre

Richie — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 21:14:14 +0200

Harry felt like everyone tried to avoid him.

Back to the Future

Richie — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 11:20:34 +0200

Pentax has unveiled a prototype/design model 50th anniversary edition retro-styled K10D called the AP50:

Linky-linky: http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/other/2007/06/01/6368.html

Choo-Choo!

Richie — Sun, 13 May 2007 10:35:24 +0200

Bart was getting sick and tired pulling all the weight around here.

Memento Mori

Richie — Wed, 09 May 2007 13:28:10 +0200

Mortality is for suckers, Edward thought.

That was before he was shot, gutted and his bones put up to bleach in the sun. He still thought it was a bit wimpy, though.