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Patience, precision, pins 'n' needles...
...that will be macro then! Picked up a tamron 90mm macro from the classifieds at the weekend, so firstly, thanks John, and here as promised are a few initial attempts today. This is going to be harder than I thought, what dof? Any help or advice would be welcome. Do people use tripods, lens ...
Posted by trickletreat on 11/07/2011 - 13:13
Patience, precision, pins 'n' needles...
For bugs tripods, rails etc., are not much use as the insects tend to go walkies before you are ready. For flowers etc., a tripod can be a great help. The main issue is light which often means using flash of some form or another. I have been experimenting with a Pringles tube attached to my AF500...
Posted by trickletreat on 11/07/2011 - 14:08
Patience, precision, pins 'n' needles...
The Pringles tube idea was originally used with an on-board flash (the idea wasn't mine) as it helps get the relatively weak flash past the end of the lens. I found that I needed much more ooomph hence the AF500FTZ. You can use older Pentax dumb flashes providing you can change the power output (1...
Posted by womble on 11/07/2011 - 15:02
Patience, precision, pins 'n' needles...
I managed to pick up a DOI ring flash from ebay for £50. And this was the result ... Hand held, camera set on X-sync f16 and "catch in focus" enabled. Simply move very very slowly towards your subject and just before it comes into focus hold your breath, inch (mm) closer and once in focus the sh...
Posted by SteveEveritt on 11/07/2011 - 20:27
Patience, precision, pins 'n' needles...
Now you can see that extremes of aperture do not produce the best results. Whilst I'm sure you are pleased with these results, and justifiably as it's only your second attempt, the images are not sharp. DOF is good, thanks to the small aperture, but try f8, f11, or f16 next time. It's perfectl...
Posted by Mannesty on 11/07/2011 - 20:57
1st holiday shots with K5
I am back from Austria and this was my first real use of K5, I am a bit disappointed with the photos, I am still a holiday snapshot taker!!! and would welcome your c/c and advice as to how i can improve,these are just a small sample.
Posted by pdearle on 11/07/2011 - 14:51
1st holiday shots with K5
# 5 - the church - always problematical because of the likliehood of converging parallels [ see I know the jargon - because it's happened to me :( ] This can be sorted using Photoshop in post processing [ Aperture 3 which I use can't do this ] BUT try and be aware of this problem and try taking ...
Posted by techno-terminator on 11/07/2011 - 17:13
1st holiday shots with K5
Thanks for the helpful tips and I will take on board your comments, next job is to learn how to use photoshop elements 9 or iphoto, I have both but assume elements is better. I was too quick in taking the pictures and didn't really think to much about what was in the scene, as I said I am a snapsho...
Posted by pdearle on 11/07/2011 - 22:10
1st holiday shots with K5
Thanks for the helpful tips and I will take on board your comments, next job is to learn how to use photoshop elements 9 or iphoto, I have both but assume elements is better. I was too quick in taking the pictures and didn't really think to much about what was in the scene, as I said I am a snapsho...
Posted by Smeggypants on 12/07/2011 - 11:40
Durham Miners Gala
Colour in the Cathedral #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 It was Durham Miners Gala on Saturday, an annual event dating back more than 100 years. It began when Co. Durham was a huge coal mining area. Now there are no deep mines but trade unionists still support the event. After the ...
Posted by davidtrout on 11/07/2011 - 17:37
Durham Miners Gala
These make super record shots for looking back on. However, they are also so much more than that. They are fabulous.
Posted by Blythman on 12/07/2011 - 13:01
First use of a Pentax 21mm LTD
I was not too happy with roots. To me it has a film like appearance but that’s not the issue. I took the time to pic a focal point and I can't see that in the final result! Overall, the lens is excellent and with the exception of my 100mm macro, it's the first time in a long time since I've been ...
Posted by K10D on 13/07/2011 - 00:10
K5 - ISO 6400 - awful light
Looks like it was a good evening. Very impressive at that ISO. Note to self don't show my son - the Ibanez guitar is identical to one he had stolen a few year back - and for which he still grieves.
Posted by Gwyn on 12/07/2011 - 15:37
K5 - ISO 6400 - awful light
Looks like it was a good evening. Very impressive at that ISO. Note to self don't show my son - the Ibanez guitar is identical to one he had stolen a few year back - and for which he still grieves. It was a good evening Gwyn. It was one of a series of free concerts in the Parque Almenara shopping...
Posted by Mannesty on 12/07/2011 - 15:45
In The Pub
The last one captures something about the chap that I like, and the out of focus glass places the portrait. Nice one.
Posted by trickletreat on 12/07/2011 - 22:07
In The Pub
The are two elements that I am pleased with regarding these images. Firstly they are all at ISO3200 which demonstrates that I have got a very good camera. The second is that after a a 12 hour pub crawl ending up here I didnt lose any kit.:wink: ...and you nailed the focus:D
Posted by trickletreat on 12/07/2011 - 22:32
24.05.11 Manchester United vs Juventus (Neville's Testimonial)
Hi everyone, sorry this is looooooong over due - I've had a busy few months with assignments, exams, graduation and celebrations... and now job hunting! I was meant to share these photos as a thank you to everyone, for help in deciding whether I should buy the 50-200mm (non wr) and I have to say ...
Posted by vincechu on 13/07/2011 - 05:20
24.05.11 Manchester United vs Juventus (Neville's Testimonial)
Vince- I am eyeing up the 55-300 too, looks great value and nice and light. If I had gone there and come back with that Rooney shot I would be very happy- but you have a mulititude of good images. Hope Ashley Young does the business for you this season- we will miss him greatly.:D
Posted by japers45 on 14/07/2011 - 08:40
Winnall Moors - IR and big skies
This lunchtime I went for a walk in the Winnall Moors Nature Reserve on the edge of Winchester. This wasn't to shoot wildlife, but rather to play with IR shots of the wooden board walks and skies. The board walk keeps you out of the marshy bits but is also compositionally rather handy: 1. ...
Posted by karma mechanic on 13/07/2011 - 15:14
Today's Wildlife
Excellent macro! The bat shots look quite challenging! I imagine catch in focus wouldn't work as they're too fast moving?
Posted by Pentaxophile on 14/07/2011 - 21:57
