Just bought a new Pentax, and now taking pictures of homes - Any tips for a novice
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Posted 06/10/2019 - 09:31
Welcome to the forum and to Pentax!
As for tips - use a tripod (and two-second timer) and stop down the aperture of the lens as much as needed to get the sharpest images possible across the whole frame. Probably f/8 or f/11.
Pentax hybrid user - Digital K3 & K200D, film 645 and 35mm SLR and Pentax (&other) lenses adapted to Fuji X digital
Fan of DA limited and old manual lenses
As for tips - use a tripod (and two-second timer) and stop down the aperture of the lens as much as needed to get the sharpest images possible across the whole frame. Probably f/8 or f/11.
Pentax hybrid user - Digital K3 & K200D, film 645 and 35mm SLR and Pentax (&other) lenses adapted to Fuji X digital
Fan of DA limited and old manual lenses
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Posted 06/10/2019 - 10:16
Also ensure that the lighting is adequate - you might need to bounce flash a little without making it obvious (since a wide angle will capture the ball of light above the flash unit).
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Posted 06/10/2019 - 12:24
Which particular Pentax and lens(es) are you working with.
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Jonathan-Mac and Haris F1 have given the most important advice. I presume that you are exposure bracketing. Shoot RAW + Jpeg; post processing RAW files will enhance your images, but also make judicious use of Custom Image types, low level HDR, Highlight and Shadow Correction for the Jpegs - this could save time in post processing.
If you are working in a professional capacity, always have a spare battery and SD card in your bag.
Good luck!
Make sure you put your name on the Copyright Information in the spanner/wrench menu.
Jonathan-Mac and Haris F1 have given the most important advice. I presume that you are exposure bracketing. Shoot RAW + Jpeg; post processing RAW files will enhance your images, but also make judicious use of Custom Image types, low level HDR, Highlight and Shadow Correction for the Jpegs - this could save time in post processing.
If you are working in a professional capacity, always have a spare battery and SD card in your bag.
Good luck!
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Posted 06/10/2019 - 14:01
One thing I would add to what others have already said Keep camera level to keep the verticals vertical. The camera will most likley have a digtail level to indicate if is level or not.
Also braketing and HDR can be usfull if the window is in the frame to balance exposure
Also braketing and HDR can be usfull if the window is in the frame to balance exposure
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Posted 06/10/2019 - 23:03
Fellow Pentaxians, best take a look at Moolahut’s website before offering advice. Moolahut, if you are as inexperienced as you claim then I recommend paying a pro to take the photos for you, this isn’t something you just pick up from day one.
Last Edited by RobL on 06/10/2019 - 23:09
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Posted 07/10/2019 - 00:53
RobL wrote:
Fellow Pentaxians, best take a look at Moolahut’s website before offering advice.
Fellow Pentaxians, best take a look at Moolahut’s website before offering advice.
I tend to shy away from any website/business that feels the need to state: "It's that simple! No scams, just honest business."
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Posted 07/10/2019 - 11:35
I don't see why he can't learn. Results may not be perfect from day one but anyone willing to learn can pick it up, I'm sure.
Pentax hybrid user - Digital K3 & K200D, film 645 and 35mm SLR and Pentax (&other) lenses adapted to Fuji X digital
Fan of DA limited and old manual lenses
Pentax hybrid user - Digital K3 & K200D, film 645 and 35mm SLR and Pentax (&other) lenses adapted to Fuji X digital
Fan of DA limited and old manual lenses
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Posted 07/10/2019 - 14:28
Just needs to get his ducks in line 
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Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
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