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Response to Pentax limited-edition 'Korejanai' K-x

2009-11-02 Posted by Hin Man

The Pentax K-x Korejanai Robot Model digital SLR with matching lens,
shown alongside a Korejanai robot.
Photo provided by Hoya Corp.


I learned about Korejani K-x from OnlinePhotographer and imaging-resource. I then participated in a heated discussions in dpreivew Pentax forum thread where a Pentaxian posted a thread on Pentax Reduced to this?? Of course, in the discussion, I will jump in to make a fair statement on behalf of Pentaxian community. I believe on Pentax K-x and I see no harm with a limited special edition of Pentax K-x that has toy like color. Pentaxian may jump the gun with unwarranted criticism and some others and I will tend to think more on the positive side. I especially appreciate a kind Pentaxian soul who shows a photo

Pentax Reduced to this?? started from Undah

Really, I simply ignore all the doom and gloom posts about Pentax going under. Then I see this post and wonder, is this what pentax has been reduced to?

I blurted out in laughter when I first saw this image.

Full article:
http://www.imaging-resource.com/NEWS/1255722321.html


Reply from stanton11 on Pentax Reduced to this??

Title: Re: I will have my last laugh

.. the next time you are in the Amazon, trying to photo shoot the scarlet macaw

Photo by stanton11


with your black, loud clacking scare-bird photography unit.

I'll be in stealth mode with my rainbow k-x.

I have my utmost support and a big bravos to stanton11. I wish I can find stanton11 flickr account information so that I can make a contact with stanton11. It is a good lesson to be learned that not all people think alike. And there is a good reason for the Korejanai K-x. The most humorous that we can draw from the scarlet macaw with a black camera and that of a colorful Korejanai K-x will be along the line of the reaction from the Macaw.

With the normal black camera encounter, the Macaw will say it out loud and clear with Boring, Boring...

With the colorful Pentax K-x, the Macaw will be singing the unusual song with Pentaxian Great

As for HinTheMan, I am more decided to get Pentax K-x white one first while waiting for K-7 to come down in price. I wish I can get the white K-x with a red handle but the default white K-x with a black handle will do fine for me.

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Diego's Amazing Pentax k-7 video

2009-08-14 Posted by Hin Man

My very admired Pentaxian friend Diego Lorenzo Jose has just posted a video done with his Pentax k-7 and Panasonic LX3. The LX3 was used in the bike ride and party/drinking scene in the video.

I think this is the best k-7 video that I have seen. And Diego mentioned that it was his first time editing video. It has amazing footage on his trip to Cambodia. I especially like the emotions and atmosphere that are captured vividly and professionally in the video. His artistic view on still photographs is seen in the video. The k-7 video gives an essence of his trip and I will be just as excited to see the wonderful pictures that he has taken in the trip with his Pentax k-7. The video is well worth seeing. Diego mentioned about editing the video in iMovie. I love the music and transition put in the video. It is well thought out. If this is his first video production, I don't know what to expect on his future endeavors.

Diego is an amazing photographer and his work with his Pentax DA 21mm f/3.2 limited lens on food pictures and those with his flash are beyond my words for praises. Please visit DiegoPhoto to see his amazing work with Pentax dSLR to appreciate what I mention in this small blog post.


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Nikon D90 is tempting

2008-09-10 Posted by Hin Man
I am frequently tempted with new cameras and gear. I am proud Pentaxian who loves Pentax gear but I have got to admit the excitement when I see the news about the upcoming release of Nikon D90. And I saw this video that tempted me even more.



I am especially impressed with the following:
  • Movie in dSLR
    The first of a kind in integration of movie into a dSLR system. And it is hi-def video with 720p. This is something that as a point & shoot enthusiasts who uses digiial camera with a dual purpose of occasional movie , this newly added capability from Nikon is a welcome feature for me

  • 4.5 FPS, Nikon D3 heritage
    Though it is not as fast as Canon 40D or the Nikon D300, 4.5 is good enough for me. With the fast auto focus from Nikon, I envision a very capable system

  • Price, Weight, Design for Serious Enthusiast
    Nikon gear tend to be more expensive than others, but the listing price closer to 1K seems appealing to me when I compare that with Pentax K20D. I for one don't want to go for Nikon D300 and D700 as they are meant for professional and I personally prefer lighter body with design and features geared towards enthusiast who shy from higher end models due to price. The D90 seems a perfect fit for the complicated mind who loves photography.

Picture on Ben with Casio ex-z750Back in my time with a Casio ex-z750, a point and shoot digital camera that I enjoyed very much in 2005, I envision one day that I can have a dSLR that does two things that my family enjoys. And Ben had a lot of fun playing with the flying ball that is blown out on air in San Jose Discovery Museum



Video by Casio ex-z750

With a point & shoot, I got some crazy idea one morning with an early bike ride. Video-taping the ride. Yes, why not! How can I bring along my camcorder? Here is my first attempt with my digital camera Casio ex-z750 in normal movie mode without post processing.

Picture of Casio ex-z750 mounted on a bike
Duct Tape & Valco for mounting


While taping, I have little idea how it goes. But the thought that we will never fail in trying is with me. Life should be fun and it should be recorded and shared as such. If the gear helps in a different way with a dual purpose, that is a great idea. We should embrace for a different thinking.





Warning: rough motion, unpleasant viewing
Video by Casio ex-z750


Nikon is so smart as a company in getting video in Nikon D90 as the first dSLR with movie capability. Is Nikon a camcorder company? Hello, anyone in Canon camp thought about this? The elitist would always pull in the direction that they don't care about video. Sure you care! Ask your beloved spouse and see if a dSLR is worth the upgrade which allows you to take babies' birthday and weekend hiking video besides the main stuff that we all photographers care. Guess what the wife and husband satisfaction factor can add to the purchase decision. Canon and Sony both have the technologies but they are surely behind in the smart thinking of Nikon D90 with the new direction that is non traditional. It is a refreshing and welcoming change from Nikon to embrace the integration of technology.

I am tempted picture with Pentax K10D and Tokina 19-35 f/3.5-4.5Tempted by Nikon D90

My friend has it pre-ordered from Amazon and I should have a first hand review about Nikon D90 come October. Please stay tuned from a report of Nikon D90 from a Pentaxian.

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