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In the Museum
I agree a grab shot does not have to be technically perfect but in this case I can't see why the focus can't be correct and the overall photograph sharp. These were static subjects and Kris had some time so personally I would say there is no reason to lower his usual high standards. To some extent w...
Posted by mikew on 04/03/2010 - 09:13
In the Museum
I was actually rather disappointed in these shots generally. The first would have been better to have been at a smaller aperture and get both the people and the painting in focus. I was, however, already at 1600 ISO and the reason it is in BW is because the noise is dire. The second, I did de...
Posted by womble on 04/03/2010 - 11:09
In the Museum
Hope you didn't get "done" for playing with photos when you were supposed to be working, Mike! But it was worth it. One and three are wonderful photos, very nicely framed under difficult circumstances. You're right about number one relying on 100% sharpness: it's perfect! I take it the 21mm lens is ...
Posted by bwlchmawr on 04/03/2010 - 17:40
In the Museum
@ Andrew the 21 is AF but I preset it to where I thought I would shoot which is what I usually do for street shots. Forgive me but the focus is off on the first two of your shots unless as is quite possible I am mistaken. The exposure in all is good but maybe you could zip them up a bit with some...
Posted by mikew on 04/03/2010 - 18:23
Some for Andrew
On a totally random note: have you ever been to/photographed Petra? There was a programme on about it last night. It was (O.K. iust about still is) on my "to do" list before I shuffle off. Think I'd rather go there than Karnak. Back when she was in her early 20s my wife once snuck into the Petra com...
Posted by thoughton on 04/03/2010 - 13:12
Some for Andrew
From what I understand it was quite touristy even back then (we're talking 20 years ago). That's why she snuck in before dawn, to get the full effect without the other tourists (and to see the sunrise of course). I can't remember how she got in, I think they (her and a girlfriend) found a gap under ...
Posted by thoughton on 04/03/2010 - 17:00
Some for Andrew
Sadly I have never been. There are lots of places I want to visit in the eastern Med but have never had the chance (Palmyra, Krak de Chevalier etc.) Lawrence of Arabia did his undergraduate dissertation on Crusader Castles and visited many of them, on foot, carrying a half plate camera and a tri...
Posted by womble on 04/03/2010 - 18:02
Some for Andrew
From what I understand it was quite touristy even back then (we're talking 20 years ago). That's why she snuck in before dawn, to get the full effect without the other tourists (and to see the sunrise of course). I can't remember how she got in, I think they (her and a girlfriend) found a gap under ...
Posted by Dr. Mhuni on 05/03/2010 - 01:30
Some for Andrew
Just got back from the pub *hic* :D
Posted by thoughton on 05/03/2010 - 02:14
Some for Andrew
Kris, did you have a digital body with you that day? Would be very interesting to see any shots you took with that if so, as a point of comparison. What a brilliant idea! Can you recall during the early days of digital, AP and other publications carrying out direct film vs. digital comparisons? (Oft...
Posted by womble on 05/03/2010 - 17:41
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guys I've hit the brick wall again :( Trying to do this Macro thing and not coping at all well Can't shoot it manually on the K-x - don't know how to set it up there at all - have tried but there's too many things for me to have to set - I don't know where to start. so went back to the K-...
Posted by techno-terminator on 03/03/2010 - 15:09
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Macro always gives a very short DoF. I think if you want to get the whole whisk you'd be very lucky. I've only tried this sort of thing a few times, but I'm always amazed at how small the DoF actually is. Try in manual, on a tripod, with small aperture and long exposure. Oh, and focus 1/3 up t...
Posted by Father Ted on 03/03/2010 - 15:18
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Macro always gives a very short DoF. I think if you want to get the whole whisk you'd be very lucky. I've only tried this sort of thing a few times, but I'm always amazed at how small the DoF actually is. Try in manual, on a tripod, with small aperture and long exposure. Oh, and focus 1/3 up t...
Posted by techno-terminator on 03/03/2010 - 15:32
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First, what does the term macro mean to you? Macrophotography generally requires at least 1:1 magnification or greater. A life size or bigger image in other words. To achieve this with only a standard lens is not possible. You may be able to get very close but you will not achieve true macro....
Posted by Mannesty on 03/03/2010 - 15:37
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Whatever you did on your camera to get #2, that's the nearest thing to an in focus macro. Can you repeat and get the focus onto the front? postedit: see Mike's example. 'nuff said.
Posted by nass on 03/03/2010 - 15:58
To crop or not?
No crop for me either, the fly is in a focus point and I saw it in a second when looking at your photo so no worries that nobody sees it and like Kirs says it's lovely with all the colours.
Posted by Anvh on 04/03/2010 - 00:06
K7 at ISO 1600 in strong sunlight
Nice. Being used to only high ISo/low light situations, it is surprising how good high ISO can look with sufficient light. It would be interesting to compare with lower ISO. Although on the first I'd probably crop in a bit closer and get rid of the out of focus leaf at the bottom. The leaf beh...
Posted by amoringello on 04/03/2010 - 11:35
K7 at ISO 1600 in strong sunlight
You got in there before I went back to edit my comment! Well I presume if you are grabbing a shot with a very long lens, it is useful to know you can up the iso.
Posted by Pentaxophile on 04/03/2010 - 12:39
K7 at ISO 1600 in strong sunlight
For ISO 1600 i am astonished! I feel guilty if i have to creep up to ISO 250!. As for the shots, I am impressed as the way that the delicate detail has been reproduced in the first image however i find the bright out of focus highlights in both shots draw my eye away from the main subject. Still wh...
Posted by PeteL on 04/03/2010 - 12:39
Room for improvement C&C
This site never ceases to amaze me, you put a cry for help during your lunch break and by the time you get home, two pages of suggestions and comments, you should all be proud of yourselves. Thanks for keeping things rolling along in my absence Mike :D. What a variety of different ideas and views I ...
Posted by Technoblurb on 04/03/2010 - 21:08
