Algernon

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Algernon
You need to dig out the original thread and read the full discussion.

It sounds like your PC's need a slight contrast adjustment plus a small tweak on the type face sharpness.

A few years ago PC's came with programs to do this. Samsung supplied MagicZone which adjusted settings within a crop box.

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Comment by Algernon posted on PU Site Text colourscheme at 30/08/2019 - 15:51

Algernon
This scheme came after much discussion and was considered the best after extensive testing.

Usually with dark backgrounds the text is unreadable. DPR used to be like that. The new off white is much better. Maybe that would work here.

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Comment by Algernon posted on PU Site Text colourscheme at 26/08/2019 - 11:19

Algernon
Brilliant Peter....... although I was expecting that they called you up to the moon to make sure that they got the correct shots

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Comment by Algernon posted on Moon Landing anniversary and my 'Small Part' in The Story -- at 08/08/2019 - 17:08

Algernon
It's time someone invented a saucer to go with a mug!


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Comment by Algernon posted on Pentax anniversary at 31/07/2019 - 16:52

Algernon
Numerous examples on the net with Canikon FF's that have either been shaved or supplied modified by Tokina.

Pentax article...

A world's first? See my "shaved" DA10-17!

https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3989620

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Comment by Algernon posted on New HD 10-17mm at 10/07/2019 - 12:00

Algernon
Hardly the same. It now works better with the K-1 in FF mode. Plus the hood is removable.

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Comment by Algernon posted on New HD 10-17mm at 10/07/2019 - 09:08

Algernon
A macro lens especially at it's design magnification will easily beat a prime lens at any aperture especially when used for macro.

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Comment by Algernon posted on Acanthus - Spot the Difference at 06/07/2019 - 14:37

Algernon
It's probably due to brighter shades of red and yellow being out of gamut on monitor displays. Underexposing and bringing back in the edit may help. Certain lenses are also known to handle these colours better for flowers etc.

One such lens is the Pentax-A 35-105 see ....

Evening walk with the Botanical Lens

https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4403730

He also has a flickr page...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/alex_virt/albums/72157699614530184

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Comment by Algernon posted on Yellows and Reds at 03/07/2019 - 12:01

Algernon
Just in case anyone missed it there's a link to more samples at the bottom of the 1st post given in the quotes ...... i.e. .......

http://forum.mflenses.com/smc-pentax-12-28-distagon-mixed-photos-t16871.html

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Comment by Algernon posted on A walk with one prime at 02/07/2019 - 15:03

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