Pentax PEF file format changes each time for a new DSLR model?
Whilst I am really excited to see a new lineup of Pentax DSLR to come, I am disappointed that to see the RAW file format of this new DSLR has probably been changed, again, as in the recent two years. The fact is that the "PEF" RAW file formatS of the *ist D, *ist DS, *ist DL are all different, i.e., 3 different formats, despite they are just all called the PEF. Now it seems that the fourth format is coming! I have just downloaded the "PEF" files of the coming new Pentax DSLR K-100D (tentative name) from the following Russian links listed:- http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...ssage=18033866 I found that this new PEF is somehow DL's one alike but now that the AWB information cannot be retrieved anymore by the Silkpix!(?). Thus, it would mean that a fourth format is created by Pentax! It can be retrieved by *my* Pentax PHoto Browser 2.11 but again it cannot be opened by *my* Pentax Photo Lab 2.10 for the *ist DS (Do note that the PPL 2.1 for the DS is DIFFERENT from the PPL 2.1 for the DL, despite Pentax have never told this. What an amazing software version numbering afterall!) But I just wish to ask why this is needed?? Do Pentax really need to change the "PEF" file format each time for a new DSLR? What is/are the benefit(s) for doing so?? Well, at least I know this would cause much inconvenience for the old users and software vendors.. just because of the *always* changing of file format is causing incompatibility problem from time to time. Ironically, I chose Pentax in the 80s because Pentax *was* the best company who committed in ensuring the best possible backward and forward company in those days. Thus, this was a very good reason for me to enter into their system. But now.. Anyway, this reflects the attitude and responsibliness of a company, to a very high extent. RiceHigh http://www.geocities.com/ricehigh |
Pentax PEF file format changes each time for a new DSLR model?
On 16 Apr 2006 04:24:41 -0700, "RiceHigh"
wrote: [snip anti-Pentax rant] Anyway, this reflects the attitude and responsibliness of a company, to a very high extent. Buy a Canon, they don't do this sort of thing... right? Oh dear, I see they do. And so do Nikon. Well would you believe it - RH talks bull**** again. Nothing changes. -- John Bean |
Pentax PEF file format changes each time for a new DSLR model?
OMG, different sensor but you would expect that they could get that right??
Mate your absolute stupidity astounds me. "RiceHigh" wrote in message oups.com... Whilst I am really excited to see a new lineup of Pentax DSLR to come, I am disappointed that to see the RAW file format of this new DSLR has probably been changed, again, as in the recent two years. The fact is that the "PEF" RAW file formatS of the *ist D, *ist DS, *ist DL are all different, i.e., 3 different formats, despite they are just all called the PEF. Now it seems that the fourth format is coming! I have just downloaded the "PEF" files of the coming new Pentax DSLR K-100D (tentative name) from the following Russian links listed:- http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...ssage=18033866 I found that this new PEF is somehow DL's one alike but now that the AWB information cannot be retrieved anymore by the Silkpix!(?). Thus, it would mean that a fourth format is created by Pentax! It can be retrieved by *my* Pentax PHoto Browser 2.11 but again it cannot be opened by *my* Pentax Photo Lab 2.10 for the *ist DS (Do note that the PPL 2.1 for the DS is DIFFERENT from the PPL 2.1 for the DL, despite Pentax have never told this. What an amazing software version numbering afterall!) But I just wish to ask why this is needed?? Do Pentax really need to change the "PEF" file format each time for a new DSLR? What is/are the benefit(s) for doing so?? Well, at least I know this would cause much inconvenience for the old users and software vendors.. just because of the *always* changing of file format is causing incompatibility problem from time to time. Ironically, I chose Pentax in the 80s because Pentax *was* the best company who committed in ensuring the best possible backward and forward company in those days. Thus, this was a very good reason for me to enter into their system. But now.. Anyway, this reflects the attitude and responsibliness of a company, to a very high extent. RiceHigh http://www.geocities.com/ricehigh |
Pentax PEF file format changes each time for a new DSLR model?
"John Bean" wrote in message ... On 16 Apr 2006 04:24:41 -0700, "RiceHigh" wrote: [snip anti-Pentax rant] He made a valid comment about the file format - only someone like you would construe that as a 'rant' Nothing changes As you are still sneering and bullying RH, I agree, nothing does change. Have you got long to live?....... |
Pentax PEF file format changes each time for a new DSLR model?
Each different sensor & internal processor requires slightly different
instruction set so you get every camera has a different RAW file. This is a problem as some manufaturers are excluding older cameras from their RAW editors, thus making those cameras totally obsolete but unuseable too.. There is a movement to get RAW processors using a universal file typeto process. So far Leica and Hasselblad are accepting the Adobe standard. Other camera makers continue to redo their RAW instruction set with each camera. Tom |
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