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On the hunt for 500mm
Unfortunatelty, my lens barrel is too large in diameter to mount on my K110D - runs into the pop-up flash overhang. Thus back to needing the 2x converter and really limiting the use of the lens. :cry: Mac, have you tried using an extension tube? Depending on which of the Russian lenses you hav...
Posted by stevo on 15/09/2008 - 14:24
On the hunt for 500mm
Think Chirpy on here has the Sigma 500mm, not cheap though! About £3k? I do have the lens and it continues to be a stunner. Haven't had much chance to get out with it this year (been concentrating on Macro stuff since spring) but hope to get out more now that autumn/winter is here. It was conside...
Posted by chirpy on 24/10/2008 - 11:01
Projector Problem
Change OS? Not that it has to do with Vista. 90 % of all problems go back to compatibility issues from the used hardware. Could it be that your XGA Sony projector works fine under XP ? Maybe there is a driver update on their site, that could solve your problem. Martin.
Posted by Malo1961 on 16/09/2008 - 18:13
Top class macro lens!
I know about the golden oldies and the oustanding quality of the 200, but I was unaware of a 100"DA"....I thought it was a "DFA!"....and I dont think much of it!..I thought they may bring out a HSM macro for us to play with........... You are quite right, D FA it is. Surprised you don't like the ...
Posted by George Lazarette on 19/09/2008 - 19:50
Well 100% in NOW
100% into Pentax now all the Nikon gear gone, Got myself a K20D with a 16-45,smc/DA lens, Grip and two batteries. Ordered a 2nd K20D as back up, Now what lenses shell I buy?..:P:P I know a 300mm 2.8, after the New Year but what else do you recommend::D:D
Posted by ttk on 29/09/2008 - 18:57
Well 100% in NOW
I would spend a few copper's on a 50mm 1.7 "A".........manual focus but a superb lens that can be picked up for next to nothing!..........Ken
Posted by beginner on 30/09/2008 - 16:22
Well 100% in NOW
I love my 50mm 1.7 FA which I acquired 2nd hand for £69 through the LCE a few years ago when I had a 1st DS. It remains my favourite lens. I also use it as my reference when I have any doubts over focusing accuracy of other lenses. I also have a 50mm 1.4 FA, this time bought nearly new, but occa...
Posted by GlynM on 30/09/2008 - 17:18
result from bracketing
Damn. You're perfectly correct. Sorry Mike, bum info. As BB2 says, press the button at top left of the camera back and use the front wheel to choose from Off, 3, or 5 shots, and the rear wheel for spacing. Thanks for the enlightenment BB2.
Posted by Mannesty on 01/10/2008 - 11:22
Totaly new to digital and not techie minded
Well ok I 'm not totaly new bought a K10D last summer and have had hours of fun and some pretty good photos to show for it. I studied photography back in the old days before digital and was a bit phased at first but found that I use it just like a SLR in manual(on everything) most of the time- I ha...
Posted by starbuck on 02/10/2008 - 14:04
Totaly new to digital and not techie minded
Welcome to the fora. If you buy A, F, FA, FA-J, DA series lenses (or their starred versions!) you do not need any sort of adaptor. If you use K or M series lenses, you need to enable use of the aperture ring in one of the custom menus of your K10D (see manual) but you can still use the lens wi...
Posted by womble on 02/10/2008 - 14:49
Focus points for landscapes!
I am busy reading all I can get a hold of on the subject of landscapes!........What I want to achieve are shots which are as sharp from front to back as possible,do I go down the road of hyperfocal distances or small aperture to increase the dof?.I have experimented with focussing a third of the way...
Posted by beginner on 05/10/2008 - 10:09
Focus points for landscapes!
This is a handy tool Hyperfocal distance AND small aperture AND a tripod AND some Grads are the way to go.
Posted by gartmore on 05/10/2008 - 10:59
Focus points for landscapes!
and if charts are too complicated for me, I mean you....here's a basic rule of thumb: focus 1/3 the way into your scene (pick a spot about a third of the way between the nearest and furthest points you want sharp) , and set an aperture of f16 and check your Depth of Feild preview...
Posted by Don on 05/10/2008 - 14:48
Focus points for landscapes!
I've experimented with Hyperfocal distance, still carry the charts around, but to be honest I've never been 100% happy with the results as distant objects have tended to look just a little too soft for my liking... I generally focus on the main feature I definitely want sharp and then adjust the...
Posted by simonkit on 05/10/2008 - 19:38
Focus points for landscapes!
aperture from F11-F13, rarely F16 (which can actually make images softer due to diffraction limits) good point, I should've mentioned that f16 is a good starting point, but you'll want to check your dof preview, and try opening up a stop, or more, as long as you're getting enough dof.
Posted by Don on 05/10/2008 - 20:08
Focus points for landscapes!
I usually shoot at around F11 when doing landscapes too.I find it depends greatly on the lens being used and i mean even between same focal length lenses. Roy
Posted by royd63uk on 05/10/2008 - 21:18
Focus points for landscapes!
Thanks very much my friends!.....seems there are no hard and fast rules in landscape photography...I'll just keep experimenting and see what I can come up with,,,thanks again..........Ken
Posted by beginner on 06/10/2008 - 17:28
Focus points for landscapes!
seems there are no hard and fast rules in landscape photography Then you haven't looked! :shock: There's no shortage of "rules" and I would point you in the direction of any one of thousands of books on the subject. Know the rules first and then learn how to manipulate the knowledge to make image...
Posted by johnriley on 06/10/2008 - 17:50
Focus points for landscapes!
Thank you John!........I am in the middle of my third book on landscape photography,while I have taken in the basics, different people have different ideas!....as on the blog here,aperture from F11 to F16!.. I have a couple in my portfolio of the Roman wall, shot with an old Hoya 28mm, these were sh...
Posted by beginner on 06/10/2008 - 18:24
Focus points for landscapes!
I think equipment and technical detials are useful, but understanding composition and light is more important. "S" curves, converging lines, repeating elements, rule of thirds, saddle compostion, color theory, etc are the elements many people overlook. What lens? What aperture? What camera? get a...
Posted by Don on 06/10/2008 - 18:41
