Hello everybody

Apologies JAK as the caption stated it was just a test. The camera used was not mine but was the inspiration to invest in a Pentax. Should I still be welcome any future posts will be via K-x.

You're still welcome!

G

No need to apologise. When I saw the picture somehow it just didn't look like a Pentax photo. Actually at first I thought it was from a cheapie Canikon compact because photos from mine look similar to that until I looked at the EXIF. Once your K-x photos start to come they'll shine though!

John

INo need to apologise. When I saw the picture somehow it just didn't look like a Pentax photo. Actually at first I thought it was from a cheapie Canikon compact because photos from mine look similar to that until I looked at the EXIF. Once your K-x photos start to come they'll shine though!

Thanks all, is there any opinion regarding the use of editing software? And when is it going to be a a lovely sunny day?

That's really down to personal preference. Some try to achieve the final result in camera, others swear by PP (post processing.) There's free software available up to others that cost £££. Truly there's no one right answer - to some extent it depends on what you want to achieve - realism (in camera fine) to abstract or heavily processed images (in camera possible using built in effects, editing software allows more choices and chance to put right a poor image such as reduce highlights or enhance shadow detail like one would in a film darkroom.)

John

Edit: Miserable wet days gives the opportunity of taking quite moody photos.

Thanks John,
I am stunned over how much SLR cameras have changed in 30 years, but I have changed a fair bit in that time too.


I am really looking forward to getting to grips with the K-x, and venturing beyond "automatic setting"

Thank you George.