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Focus Theory
I like the first one too, gives a much denser sorrounding and the bird in the middle has that fantastic impact. It wouldnt't have been that nice if the leaves were in focus, its the fact that the bluriness of the background and foreground for that matter makes the iamge more appealing to my eye
Posted by aminstar on 15/05/2009 - 18:26
Focus Theory
First one for me as well.....just do a closer crop,it will make a much better shot!......Ken
Posted by beginner on 15/05/2009 - 18:32
Focus Theory
Out of the two, the first one for me also, its seems kinder on the eye.
Posted by jon.dc on 15/05/2009 - 18:39
Focus Theory
Thanks guys. Although no one seemed to spot the difference (difficult at those sizes) The first has been run through Focus Magic and by god the original was a country mile off. I will now need to get the focus test done as a matter of urgency over the weekend. I called Sigma today about it a...
Posted by CraigF1969 on 15/05/2009 - 18:42
Focus Theory
Thanks guys. Although no one seemed to spot the difference (difficult at those sizes) The first has been run through Focus Magic and by god the original was a country mile off. I will now need to get the focus test done as a matter of urgency over the weekend. I called Sigma today about it a...
Posted by ttk on 15/05/2009 - 19:35
Focus Theory
What I don't like about No 1 is the lower contrast - there are no highlights left whatsoever, which does reduce the "sparkle" of the image. Just out of curiosity, where exactly did you focus and what aperture and shutter speed did you use?
Posted by johnriley on 15/05/2009 - 19:45
Focus Theory
What I don't like about No 1 is the lower contrast - there are no highlights left whatsoever, which does reduce the "sparkle" of the image. Just out of curiosity, where exactly did you focus and what aperture and shutter speed did you use? I checked the exif and was maybe expecting too much. H...
Posted by CraigF1969 on 15/05/2009 - 21:12
Focus Theory
The eyes are the thing in portraits, be they people, birds, animals or whatever else, so focusing on the face is the right way to go but maybe not precise enough, depending on the DOF. 1/125 sec handheld for a 400mm lens is borderline with SR for a static subject. The biggest problem here may be ...
Posted by johnriley on 15/05/2009 - 21:35
Focus Theory
Number 1 for me also Craig:wink:
Posted by sanderscapes on 16/05/2009 - 05:03
I Now Whats Wrong with my K20D
In a word its "Goosed". I went up to New Lanark today with the kids to try and get some shots of the Peregrine Falcons. Along the river bank this Great Tit sat on a branch about 7 or 8 feet from me. Point, Focus, hmm..still waiting on focus, 4 seconds later it focuses but the bird has gone. ...
Posted by CraigF1969 on 16/05/2009 - 17:49
I Now Whats Wrong with my K20D
It's time Pentax supplied loan cameras when they can't do a repair within a week. shim Its even worse when you are only working 3 backshifts this week then off for a week then 4 x 11 hour Nighshifts then off for 2 weeks, i had so many Photography days out planned here there and everywhere i am to...
Posted by CraigF1969 on 16/05/2009 - 18:15
I Now Whats Wrong with my K20D
i think if it under 30 days old they have to replace it,:? Really? I bought my Original one on the 24th April but had to send that back due to the rubber coming loose issue, they sent me another (with the rubber issue but it wouldnt affect warranty so no issues.) on the 1st May. Now i need to s...
Posted by CraigF1969 on 16/05/2009 - 18:21
I Now Whats Wrong with my K20D
It's time Pentax supplied loan cameras when they can't do a repair within a week. shim Its even worse when you are only working 3 backshifts this week then off for a week then 4 x 11 hour Nighshifts then off for 2 weeks, i had so many Photography days out planned here there and everywhere i am to...
Posted by ttk on 16/05/2009 - 18:21
I Now Whats Wrong with my K20D
Tell SRS you can't be without a camera. The easiest solution would be exchange it for a new one. Seems to be a hell of a lot of duff Pentax and Sigma gear in this newsgroup lately, what's happened to the QA. I've still got a 55-300mm lens with a chip on an inner element to send back to SRS. sh...
Posted by shim on 16/05/2009 - 18:21
I Now Whats Wrong with my K20D
[quote:3496ace15f="shim"]It's time Pentax supplied loan cameras when they can't do a repair within a week. shim Its even worse when you are only working 3 backshifts this week then off for a week then 4 x 11 hour Nighshifts then off for 2 weeks, i had so many Photography days out planned here the...
Posted by CraigF1969 on 16/05/2009 - 18:22
I Now Whats Wrong with my K20D
Tell SRS you can't be without a camera. The easiest solution would be exchange it for a new one. Seems to be a hell of a lot of duff Pentax and Sigma gear in this newsgroup lately, what's happened to the QA. I've still got a 55-300mm lens with a chip on an inner element to send back to SRS. sh...
Posted by CraigF1969 on 16/05/2009 - 18:25
I Now Whats Wrong with my K20D
in the first year its the retailers problem and if they tell you otherwise they don't know the law, also my lens that i sent back to srs the 150-500mm has now been sent to sigma because its over 30 days old and im not the original owner,:?
Posted by scottthehat on 16/05/2009 - 18:31
I Now Whats Wrong with my K20D
Went to shoot a few of the sparrows in the Garden just now and the Sigma AF is not working on the camera now either. I guess the good thing was i had to Manual Focus, it was quite fun and will post some pics soon.
Posted by CraigF1969 on 16/05/2009 - 19:27
I Now Whats Wrong with my K20D
Seems to be a hell of a lot of duff Pentax and Sigma gear in this newsgroup lately I think you'll find no more than any other manufacturers, its just a bummer when it happens to "you" Send it back to SRS Craig and we'll all keep our fingers crossed.
Posted by fatspider on 16/05/2009 - 20:44
K20d settings
Some people like to remove the AF from the shutter button half-press. They use the AF button to auto-focus, and know that the shutter button wont interfere with the chosen focus. The AE-L lock is very useful. Lets say you have a lot of sky in your image. If you let the meter do it's thing normall...
Posted by pschlute on 17/05/2009 - 16:46
