This latest test by the Ephotozine is really interesting and useful, have a look!
http://www.ephotozine.com/article/Nikon-D90-Canon-EOS-550D--Pentax-K7-Comparison-Test-14333
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Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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A Mega Shootout: D90 Vs 550D Vs K-7
2010-08-25T08:04:00+08:00
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Michael A. · 759 weeks ago
RiceHigh 110p · 759 weeks ago
BRunner · 759 weeks ago
"ISO 100 not available on the Pentax K7"
Is here ANY reason, why I should read entire "test"?
RiceHigh 110p · 759 weeks ago
blende8 · 759 weeks ago
This is a bad test!
RiceHigh 110p · 759 weeks ago
Zebooka · 759 weeks ago
I'm asking just because Nikon D300 in my terms always overexposures by 1 or 1.5 stops.
While my K10D, wife's K10D and friend's K-x are all doing exposition right.
RiceHigh 110p · 759 weeks ago
What's the point of overriding the cameras under test when they decided to give those readings / processing / results?
After all, overriding them or to use the "same" settings are actually not too difficult. But then, what settings to choose? E.g., to make the brighter picture darker by -ve EV or to make the darker pictures brighter by adding EV for the "underexposuring" cameras?
Corros · 759 weeks ago
RiceHigh 110p · 759 weeks ago
David · 759 weeks ago
1. They rated Pentax as the best color representation of the lot - when has that happened?
2. I agree, the buffer test was rubbish, and they forgot another important part - I believe the K-7 has the option to lower the fps rate and, like the K10 and K20, have no buffer shot limit.
3. Was this test with the newest firmware, which has sped up the AF system (thank you 645)
4. Weird they compared 'kit' lenses in this test - Of course a zoom at 105 will be greater than one maxing out at 55mm
Well, looke here, the site took down the review because of major inconsistencies, and points you to the Pentax review....weird...
jlahuer · 759 weeks ago
I find strange that a test expert like you didn't find them or didn't consider them relevant enough...I don't want to think that any test that bashes Pentax is 'interesting' for you, regardless of the procedure used...
RiceHigh 110p · 759 weeks ago
So, that's the problem of those commercial review sites and the dilemma they faced - they never dared to argue or even fight with their sources of supplies and income (for providing equipment for testing and for Ads) unless they are really strong and powerful enough, like the Dpreview.
jlahuer · 759 weeks ago
Hey, everybody makes mistakes. They did it and took the review down, you did it recommending us a clearly inconsistent review and...well, you are not well known for recognizing your mistakes, are you?
On the contrary, you kindly (and continuously)remind us how good are you predicting and choosing the right rumor sources...that's called...modesty ! (irony mode off) ;-)
jlahuer · 759 weeks ago
"Yes sorry about that review guys. It was done by a freelance contributor and wasn't checked thoroughly by the team when they put it up as we assumed the freelancer was accurate in his test procedure. It was deeply flawed and will be redone in due course.
Rest assured ePHOTOzine has no bias and it's always been our intention that the best camera wins.
The trouble these days with camera reviews is that you have to not only have read the instruction manual inside out, but know the camera inside out too, and that's every nook and crannie. Camera reviewers get cameras for a short space of time and have to compare all aspects thoroughly. The Canon and Nikon have already gone back so we need to get them back again. And to be credible the test needs to meet the expectations of the existing users who may have had the cameras for months, as well as be sure that every set-up is accurately done. It's quite a challenge to do something as thorough as what was intended in the space of time given to do it.
I'm not sticking up for the reviewer - shooting in centre weighted on one and pattern metering on another is unforgivable"
http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-ru...
Your turn, RiceHigh.
Mike · 759 weeks ago
So in my personal case i have to live with my K7's horrible noise (still use my beloved K100D) and wait till Pentax decides to improve this crap
Guest · 758 weeks ago
Once the basic flaws were pointed out to the editor, the "useful" test was removed because it was putting the reputation of ephotozine at risk.
That's how "useful" your Pentax bashing blog is...
Vincent · 757 weeks ago
Ricehigh, I really think you should let your readers know about that.