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Am I wasting my time trying to get some decent astro shots using a Kx and either kit 18-55 or a Sigma 18-200 lens? I've done a small amount of playing around based on settings that others (with other makes) use, but I'm getting some quite noisy images. I don't want to go to the expense and time of i...
Posted by droopsnoot on 05/03/2015 - 13:50
Why are 3rd party manufactures turning away from Pentax ?
It won't make much difference. We are going to have to rely on Pentax from now on. I was in SRS today taking back my non-focusing faulty (just "repaired"! ) DA*300 and the rep I spoke to wasn't very hopeful when I asked him about the Sigma lenses. He also said the KS1 is selling badly and mirrorles...
Posted by dcweather on 27/01/2015 - 14:33
Why are 3rd party manufactures turning away from Pentax ?
Independent manufacturers have made Pentax mount lenses for decades, the mount has hardly changed. In the 'old' days, EOS mount lenses were more expensive as they had to have a focus motor inside the lens, didn't stop them being made, the user had to pay more. If they can't get a simple aperture lev...
Posted by johnha on 27/01/2015 - 21:19
Why are 3rd party manufactures turning away from Pentax ?
If I were starting out now with no history of Pentax (as younger buyers would be) would I choose Pentax? Probably not. Will I continue with Pentax? I think I would always keep my K3 and a couple of lenses but if that camera breaks or things don't leap forward in certain areas I will change. Intere...
Posted by richandfleur on 29/01/2015 - 02:53
Why are 3rd party manufactures turning away from Pentax ?
This is getting off topic a bit, but I went into LCE before buying a camera to see what's what and get their advice. They offered Nikon and Canon, so I said 'what about Pentax?' They showed me the K50 and said they were good cameras as well - see the point? They were on display in the camera shops I...
Posted by RobL on 29/01/2015 - 11:17
Why are 3rd party manufactures turning away from Pentax ?
I don't think Pentax lenses are that expensive for what they are michaelblue. We have Limited lenses made with traditional materials and hand assembled, but still at prices a fraction of Leica and Zeiss. We have an excellent range of marque optics that are very much on a par with Canon and Nikon ...
Posted by cabstar on 31/01/2015 - 20:10
Mature Model
Thanks John. I think newsagents could draw the wrong conclusion for many people. I do not like camera clubs because having been to a couple in my time have found them to be extremely cliquey there's the Canonites, the Nikonites, and those that have the latest body, lens etc. But I may do as you s...
Posted by malcombe on 28/01/2015 - 19:36
Noise Reduction
Unfortunately it also takes the edge off the fine detail. Ideally you want to be using something that allows for targeted adjustment of specific areas, or at least the ability to back off the noise reduction in areas of fine detail etc.
Posted by richandfleur on 29/01/2015 - 19:24
Noise Reduction
Unfortunately it also takes the edge off the fine detail. Ideally you want to be using something that allows for targeted adjustment of specific areas, or at least the ability to back off the noise reduction in areas of fine detail etc. Like Lightroom :)
Posted by Smeggypants on 29/01/2015 - 21:14
Noise Reduction
Or Topaz DeNoise! :D Here you have a ' counter control' for DeBlur and Restore Detail which automatically pull back clarity lost as related to the actual texture complexity of the noise reduced surfaces. Ideally you'd use it on a PS duplicate layer to wipe away or precisely control the amount re...
Posted by McGregNi on 29/01/2015 - 22:22
A question for the landscape photographers or anyone using Flters
You can use the timer, yes, bit there's something more satisfying about having the control in your hand, something physically connecting you at the moment of capture. Even though I might fine focus using live view, I tend to switch back to viewfinder mode to take the actual shots (don't need to ac...
Posted by McGregNi on 30/01/2015 - 17:12
Can we use a film camera lens (conventional) on a digital SLR where a telecentric lens is optimal (current)
It has been very interesting to read everyone's comments regarding this topic and as always there is some real wisdom and firm opinion coming through. I most certainly understand the value of the conventional lenses and have quite a collection of Canon, Pentax and the independents, some of whic...
Posted by Daronl on 02/02/2015 - 14:55
Can we use a film camera lens (conventional) on a digital SLR where a telecentric lens is optimal (current)
For wedding photography I think the most important thing is silent auto focus and focus speed. For press work modern gear is essential. Once you get Into art photography then older lenses bring a different aesthetic to the craft. I still have some old manual focus lenses that I use for person...
Posted by cabstar on 02/02/2015 - 18:59
Can we use a film camera lens (conventional) on a digital SLR where a telecentric lens is optimal (current)
Sure Gary, but I'm thinking when you say modern lenses for press work, you mean speed and accuracy, you're not really worrying about the angles that light rays hit the sensor are you? The majority of the latest lenses apart from vibration controls and focus speeds and coatings I think due to compute...
Posted by cabstar on 02/02/2015 - 22:20
Can we use a film camera lens (conventional) on a digital SLR where a telecentric lens is optimal (current)
Hi Bill, You are correct to pick me up on that but what I was alluding too and was a fact is that "back in the day" the number of people who owned and used a " capable camera" and who would regularly print 14x11 or larger, was few and usually limited to enthusiasts and pros. The digital era...
Posted by Daronl on 04/02/2015 - 11:23
What software?
It would take me 20 times as long to edit pics on something like Photoshop or it's ilk +1 on this from me. The speed really attracts me, as well as the focus on photo development, rather than photo manipulation.
Posted by richandfleur on 16/02/2015 - 23:30
What software?
It would take me 20 times as long to edit pics on something like Photoshop or it's ilk +1 on this from me. The speed really attracts me, as well as the focus on photo development, rather than photo manipulation. +1 me too! I've tried quite a lot of other software but keep coming back to Lightroom!
Posted by jemx99 on 16/02/2015 - 23:54
What software?
I have tried Adobe Elements because it came free in a package and I keep meaning to master it, but I usually fall back on Picasa for general editing, again a free download. This does straightening and cropping really well, and you can also tweak highlights, shadows, sharpening, colour temperature an...
Posted by RobL on 19/02/2015 - 17:56
What software?
I use DXO a lot (v10) but it is missing a few features that Lightroom has; the one I wold like to see most of all is the grad filters. I would also like to be able to import files into DXO from LR with some adjustments, but it just imports the out-of-camera RAW file. For noise reduction, it works v...
Posted by aliengrove on 28/02/2015 - 09:59
What software?
I use DXO a lot (v10) but it is missing a few features that Lightroom has; the one I wold like to see most of all is the grad filters. I would also like to be able to import files into DXO from LR with some adjustments, but it just imports the out-of-camera RAW file. For noise reduction, it works v...
Posted by StephenHampshire on 28/02/2015 - 10:16
