I don't have a K10 to do comparisons with, but everything I've seen on this list indicates that the *ist-D/Ds have better noise performance at 3200 than the K10D has at 1600. What is the major difference, the size of the sensor sites. Even at 12mp a 1.3x crop sensor will have sites larger than the K10D and as large or larger than those on the *ist D/Ds.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Yes, the larger sensor would undoubtedly reduce noise somewhat, but I doubt > that it could achieve the noise level the K10D at 800 when shooting at 3200 > -- as asked for in this wish list. > Paul > -------------- Original message ---------------------- > From: "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> Just the 1.3x crop sensor would lead to better noise/high ISO performance. >> >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> >>> Good list. I concur. Although I've never had a problem with banding with >>> the >>> >> K10D. Also, the K10D already has a spot to store the IR remote in the >> battery >> grip. I don't think you'd want to make the camera itself larger to >> accommodate >> this. But for those of us who have know problem with size and therefore use >> the >> grip, the remote caddy is a great feature. I don't know if the kind of high >> ISO >> low-noise performance you're asking for is currently possible, but it >> certainly >> wold be nice. I think there's always going to be a considerable tradeofff >> for >> ISO 3200 speed. CMOS sensors don't seem to have much of a real advantage >> there. >> >>> Paul >>> -------------- Original message ---------------------- >>> From: "Patrick Genovese" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> >>> >>>> My wish list: >>>> >>>> 1. Faster and more accurate AF (I know it is a contradiction in terms >>>> but we know it is possible err. dark side) >>>> 2. Adjustable AF settings ( a user should be able to correct >>>> back/front focusing) >>>> 3. Larger sensor (1.3 crop factor) but only if current DA lenses cover >>>> the 1.3 crop factor. The reason for this is the physics... larger >>>> pixels => lower noise. >>>> 4. faster frame rate.... 5 to 8 fps and the frame rate should be >>>> adjustable. ie low,,, 3, med 5, high 8. 8 May be overkill (at least >>>> for me) but it would be nice to have at least 5fps. >>>> 5. Quieter operation over all --- Quiter af motors quieter shutter / >>>> mirror mechanism. >>>> 6. Higher eyepoint on the viewfider... but don;t mess up the >>>> viewfinder the k10 finder is too nice to muck up. >>>> 7. Smarter AF modes... e.g nearest subject, track moving subject >>>> etc... Nikon have someting of the sort and it really works well. >>>> 8. A good anti reflective system for the screen that will allow better >>>> viewing under bright sunlight >>>> 9. Lower noise and higher iso... up to at least 3200.. I want iso3200 >>>> with the sort of noise we currently get at around 640 -> 800. A Cmos >>>> sensor may be the way to go in this respect. >>>> 10 DNG with compression out of the camera. >>>> 11. Dual Card Slots (SD) with the ability to write Raw on one and jpeg >>>> on the other. >>>> 12. Buttons for WB & ISO.... ie hold a button down and turn a control >>>> wheel. >>>> 13. WB Setting display in viewfinder. >>>> 14. Better Write speeds to cards. >>>> 15. Separate AF Assist Lamp. (ie no need to popup flash) >>>> 16. Intervalometer accessible throught the menu. (IE TS110 cable >>>> release functions built into the firmware). This should be easy. >>>> 17. Bundled IR Remote with a gizmo to keep it permanently attached in >>>> some way e.g. to the camera strap or the base of the camera. >>>> 18. Higher res 12->16mp but not at the expense of adding noise 10MP is >>>> fine for me. >>>> 19. Addon for wireless transfer to PC >>>> 20. REMOVE ALL TRACES OF BANDING.... .... NOISE IS ACCEPTABLE BANDING IS >>>> >> NOT. >> >>>> 21. An updated lens line up .... Fast primes and fast zooms. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>>> [email protected] >>>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> -- >> All dogs have four legs; my cat has four legs. Therefore, my cat is a dog. >> >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> [email protected] >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> > > > -- All dogs have four legs; my cat has four legs. Therefore, my cat is a dog. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
