Three Shots of Contentment
Posted 09/02/2011 - 13:51
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I'm guessing you've been calibrating your lenses! In your cellar, by the looks of things
Tim
AF - Pentax K5, Sigma 10-20/4-5.6, Tamron 17-50/2.8, Sigma 30/1.4, Sigma 70-200/2.8, Tamron 70-300/4-5.6
MF - Vivitar CF 28/2.8, Tamron AD2 90/2.5, MTO 1000/11
Stuff - Metz 58 AF1, Cactus v4, Nikon SB24, Raynox 150, Sigma 1.4x TC, Sigma 2x TC, Kenko 2x macro TC, Redsnapper 283 tripod, iMac 27”, Macbook Pro 17”, iPad, iPhone 3G
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AF - Pentax K5, Sigma 10-20/4-5.6, Tamron 17-50/2.8, Sigma 30/1.4, Sigma 70-200/2.8, Tamron 70-300/4-5.6
MF - Vivitar CF 28/2.8, Tamron AD2 90/2.5, MTO 1000/11
Stuff - Metz 58 AF1, Cactus v4, Nikon SB24, Raynox 150, Sigma 1.4x TC, Sigma 2x TC, Kenko 2x macro TC, Redsnapper 283 tripod, iMac 27”, Macbook Pro 17”, iPad, iPhone 3G
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Feel free to edit any of my posted photos! If I post a photo for critique, I want brutal honesty. If you don't like it, please say so and tell me why!
Posted 09/02/2011 - 15:57
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You answered one of those spam adverts and the miracle growth formula actually worked?
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Posted 09/02/2011 - 16:07
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LOL.
I'm happy to say that no adjustment of focus was necessary for any of these lenses on my K-7.
Nothing particularly scientific, just hand-held with the ruler at 45 degrees against the (kitchen) wall. All three at f/2.
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Shot with an M series 1.7/50
I'm happy to say that no adjustment of focus was necessary for any of these lenses on my K-7.
Nothing particularly scientific, just hand-held with the ruler at 45 degrees against the (kitchen) wall. All three at f/2.
[IMG]http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a119/Sandeha/35mm/IMGP3214a.jpg[/IMG]
Shot with an M series 1.7/50
Posted 09/02/2011 - 16:10
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Well I've got two of the three so I can understand your contentedness
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Posted 09/02/2011 - 17:17
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hefty1 wrote:
You answered one of those spam adverts and the miracle growth formula actually worked?
You answered one of those spam adverts and the miracle growth formula actually worked?
If you can't say something nice about Pentax, you won't say anything at all.
Apparently.
Apparently.
Posted 09/02/2011 - 17:55
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Not bad, I assume you focussed on the 18 inch mark
I'm also slightly worried (not to say nauseous), just what is that on the kitchen wall
I'm also slightly worried (not to say nauseous), just what is that on the kitchen wall
Posted 09/02/2011 - 17:59
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If you had done it scientifically and properly you would probably be worried now!
Ken
“We must avoid however, snapping away, shooting quickly and without thought, overloading ourselves with unnecessary images that clutter our memory and diminish the clarity of the whole.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson -
“We must avoid however, snapping away, shooting quickly and without thought, overloading ourselves with unnecessary images that clutter our memory and diminish the clarity of the whole.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson -
Posted 09/02/2011 - 18:29
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gartmore wrote:
If you had done it scientifically and properly you would probably be worried now!
Indeed, I'm actually coming to the conclusion that "Dust Alert", "pixel peeping" and other borderline OCD antics are the curse of digital photography. They worry people with perceived faults which are either down to the camera being confused (dust alert kept telling me I had sensor dirt with some lenses, but not others) or that simply won't show up in the real world. I'm forever wading through tables and graphs in search of some actual photos to base my opinion on!If you had done it scientifically and properly you would probably be worried now!
My approach to lens testing involves the garden wall from about five metres at f8, then maybe an interesting flower or leaf from as close as the lens will focus with the largest aperture.
Matt
Shooting the Welsh Wilderness with K-m, KX, MX, ME Super and assorted lenses.
Shooting the Welsh Wilderness with K-m, KX, MX, ME Super and assorted lenses.
Posted 09/02/2011 - 19:05
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Hehee ... yeah, it's not much of a kitchen. That's 50 year-old peeling paint. Makes for good bokeh though.
Posted 09/02/2011 - 20:12
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This is just not fair. Come on here, putting images of the FA Limiteds on showing excellent bokeh and sharpness, and us mere mortals not having a single limited in our intinery (spending our pennies on a K-5 instead)
Like I say not fair......
(The K-5 is mighty and will be worthy of the Limiteds for those who are incorrectly reading into my reply that I have got second best with a K-5....)
LOL
Like I say not fair......
(The K-5 is mighty and will be worthy of the Limiteds for those who are incorrectly reading into my reply that I have got second best with a K-5....)
LOL
Some Cameras
Posted 09/02/2011 - 22:59
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Quote:
My approach to lens testing involves the garden wall from about five metres at f8, then maybe an interesting flower or leaf from as close as the lens will focus with the largest aperture.
mine too
My approach to lens testing involves the garden wall from about five metres at f8, then maybe an interesting flower or leaf from as close as the lens will focus with the largest aperture.
regards
Roy
Pentax K3 gripped,and some lenses
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Roy
Pentax K3 gripped,and some lenses
https://www.flickr.com/photos/pentaxroy/
my pbase gallery
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