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What has happened?
The gallery suffers from its thumbnail-style presentation. Only a certain type of image will stand out and attract instant attention at the thumbnail size - this tends to be simpler, graphic type images with bold colours, or mono. Highly detailed images that might look superb large, and in proper vi...
Posted by McGregNi on 16/05/2014 - 23:41
What has happened?
I think theres a bit of a plateau been reached at the moment for Pentax -over the 2-3 years I've been around the big things have been the K5II / s and all the debate about the aa filter, then the K3 and talk of sensor resolutions, and of course all the time in the background the constant resurfacing...
Posted by bforbes on 16/05/2014 - 23:48
What has happened?
I think theres a bit of a plateau been reached at the moment for Pentax -over the 2-3 years I've been around the big things have been the K5II / s and all the debate about the aa filter, then the K3 and talk of sensor resolutions, and of course all the time in the background the constant resurfacing...
Posted by davidstorm on 16/05/2014 - 23:50
What has happened?
I agree Nigel, that's the main problem for me, photos quickly getting lost into the background pages. Categories would be good (I know there's a filter system but that's too long winded) on the gallery page and some kind of slideshow would be more interactive
Posted by michaelblue on 17/05/2014 - 06:42
What has happened?
You can easily block adverts with Adblock PLus. I have an advert free internet life. I hate the damn things, they are brain rot. Most of the time I do but occasionally I visit the site using my iPad or iPhone and the options for adblocking are very limited on ios. Which, of course, could be solve...
Posted by RalphHardwick on 19/05/2014 - 08:51
What has happened?
Going back to the original point, I think David was bemoaning a lack of activity in general, and of the more polarised debates and discussions that we've seen here over the last couple of years. Its not just about the type of or amount of photo critique. I think we may have to wait for further devel...
Posted by McGregNi on 19/05/2014 - 18:08
What has happened?
If people have switched entirely would you necessarily have an unbiased opinion Of course not :) And I'm very aware that once someone switches, there'll often be an element of confirmation bias in anything they give an opinion on. That happens when people switch from one pentax camera to another ...
Posted by Smeggypants on 19/05/2014 - 22:51
I want more: photographers explaining their images
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Posted by johnriley on 28/05/2014 - 14:15
Thinking of selling hitech grads
I have just upgraded from Hitech to Lee filters. This means I have a Hitech 3 filter holder plus 0.3, 0.6, 0.9 ND grads (soft edged 100 series) a 67mm ring and a 77 wide angle ring that are surplus. All filters are in original plastic sleeves and I think I have the boxes for all. I would descr...
Posted by fritzthedog on 28/05/2014 - 15:49
Thinking of selling hitech grads
Thanks guys - just to be clear, by 'surface marks' I am talking about the inevitable marks that it is impossible to avoid getting on this sort of filter - nothing more. I have found 2 single used filters that have sold on ebay for £28 each - so I think will probably stick the lot on ebay for £60 ...
Posted by fritzthedog on 28/05/2014 - 17:15
Pixels or Glass?
Tubes with contacts £100 Prime lens £50 Quality AF macro lens £200 For flowers you do not need 1:1, which is why JR recommended the 55-300. For tiny flowers and insects you might need 1:1. Hence reversing and dedicated macro lenses. For individual flower heads 1:2 might sometimes be n...
Posted by dougf8 on 01/06/2014 - 10:32
Pixels or Glass?
FYI, never mind the subject, look at the backgrounds too!!! The Sigma 105mm is fine but a little clinical, I think I'm after a slightly more arty feel. Everybody has their own thing. ALl JPG straight from K-5, hand held, mostly wide open No cropping The flower head is about 25mm in diameter. ...
Posted by dougf8 on 01/06/2014 - 13:03
ND Filter for Fisheye
I like the Pentax 10-17 Fisheye lens, but wish i could fit a ND or Grad Filter. Saw this video below for DIY filter for M4/3 cameras. A lot of the posts below say not to do it on DSLR as it would break the mirror. My thought is there is a bit of gap between the mirror and the back of the lens so it ...
Posted by punkrockemo on 04/06/2014 - 20:56
ND Filter for Fisheye
Have you thought about using gelatin filters? You can cut them to size and so long as you handle them with great care and don't get them wet. They will do the job without causing any harm. Many lenses, including some Pentax ones, incorporate a clip or slot behind the rear element, it's a shame there...
Posted by gartmore on 05/06/2014 - 17:03
ND Filter for Fisheye
Gel filters was what is was thinking, I will give it a go and see what happens. I agree its a shame there is not a slot behind the lens.
Posted by punkrockemo on 06/06/2014 - 11:07
ND Filter for Fisheye
I gave it a try the other day and it seems to work, fixed the gels to the back of the lens using dot stickers as it made it quick to do when out and about. I tried stacking a number of 3 gels, this photo also had a half gel for the top half of the photo (its worth remembering that the imag...
Posted by punkrockemo on 23/06/2014 - 12:07
ND Filter for Fisheye
well done for trying but are these genuine gelatin filters or bits of plastic that are used in front of lamps? In the photograph of the lens that doesnt look like a real gel to me.
Posted by gartmore on 23/06/2014 - 12:53
ND Filter for Fisheye
What i used was this . It is a bit of plastic that you put in front of flash, but often referred to as gels. Do you have something that would be more suitable in mind that you could point towards.
Posted by punkrockemo on 23/06/2014 - 14:03
ND Filter for Fisheye
I thought it was something like that. Proper gels are actually made from gelatin, hence my earlier remark about not getting them wet - they will dissolve. Many camera filters are actually a sheet of gelatin sandwiched between two pieces of glass. This is what you are looking for
Posted by gartmore on 23/06/2014 - 16:20
ND Filter for Fisheye
Thanks for that, will give them a try
Posted by punkrockemo on 23/06/2014 - 22:48
