first Kx pics
Posted 31/01/2010 - 14:22
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which lens did you use?
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Posted 31/01/2010 - 14:24
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In addition to Barrie's question - are you shooting in JPEG or RAW?
Tim
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Posted 31/01/2010 - 14:32
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Hi Barrie / Tim,
I was using the kit lens 18-55 and shooting in jpeg. I guess to shoot in raw I would need to be more confident.
Cheers
Derek
I was using the kit lens 18-55 and shooting in jpeg. I guess to shoot in raw I would need to be more confident.
Cheers
Derek
Posted 31/01/2010 - 15:13
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I don't have a K-x but I would expect sharper images on my k200 with the 18-55 even if they turned out too dark. Maybe some things to check:
Is the shake reduction turned on.
Are you allowing enough time for the auto focus to lock on (does the K-x show focus confirmation)
Check what AF mode the camera is set on.
Are you using any filters
Are you using the lens wide open (Normally better stopped down a bit)
Is the shake reduction turned on.
Are you allowing enough time for the auto focus to lock on (does the K-x show focus confirmation)
Check what AF mode the camera is set on.
Are you using any filters
Are you using the lens wide open (Normally better stopped down a bit)
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Posted 31/01/2010 - 18:27
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I'd expect sharper images than this from my K100! 1/30 sec is pretty slow and is asking a lot of the anti-shake system. It must have been remarkably dark in there.
You'll do way better in kinder conditions. Or with a tripod! Have fun with your camera, it looks like a fine piece of equipment.
Regards,
Andrew
You'll do way better in kinder conditions. Or with a tripod! Have fun with your camera, it looks like a fine piece of equipment.
Regards,
Andrew
Best wishes,
Andrew
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Andrew
"These places mean something and it's the job of a photographer to figure-out what the hell it is."
Robert Adams
"The camera doesn't make a bit of difference. All of them can record what you are seeing. But, you have to SEE."
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Posted 31/01/2010 - 19:20
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I have no idea of your level of knowledge so please forgive me if the following is teaching my grandmother to suck eggs!
Generally the higher the ISO the 'worse' the image quality. 1600 ISO is quite high, and although the K-x is great at high ISOs, it is not perfect, and you will notice a slight blurring of the image when viewed at 100%.
Aperture - generally f8 offers a good depth of field for general shots like this, ensuring ,ore of the shot is in focus.
Shutter speed (shooting hand held) - generally the shutter speed should be about the same (or higher) than the focal length of the lens. So 1/20 should be the lower limit when you are shooting wide-angle.
It's hard to tell what's going on when the pictures are posted small on the web. Resizing them always makes them soft, which is why most people apply Unsharp Mask (in Photoshop Elements) to pictures before they upload.
Generally the higher the ISO the 'worse' the image quality. 1600 ISO is quite high, and although the K-x is great at high ISOs, it is not perfect, and you will notice a slight blurring of the image when viewed at 100%.
Aperture - generally f8 offers a good depth of field for general shots like this, ensuring ,ore of the shot is in focus.
Shutter speed (shooting hand held) - generally the shutter speed should be about the same (or higher) than the focal length of the lens. So 1/20 should be the lower limit when you are shooting wide-angle.
It's hard to tell what's going on when the pictures are posted small on the web. Resizing them always makes them soft, which is why most people apply Unsharp Mask (in Photoshop Elements) to pictures before they upload.
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The waterfall shot is too dark but how do I brighten without making it soft, keep crisp. (iso 1600 / shut 1/100 )
The tunnel pic I got brighter by changing the iso but it became soft
(iso 800 / shut 1/30
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Thank you
Derek