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It's cheating though and degrade the IQ, I don't like it
Comment by Anvh posted on 18-135mm DA WR at 26/11/2010 - 12:26
alfpics wrote:
Thanks Smeggy - will definitely have a go. With the NR tools, I can see improvement as soon as I move the Luminance slider, but am not sure what the 'detail' and 'masking' sliders are doing
Andy
Masking slider in noise reduction?Thanks Smeggy - will definitely have a go. With the NR tools, I can see improvement as soon as I move the Luminance slider, but am not sure what the 'detail' and 'masking' sliders are doing
Andy
The masking slider under sharping, mask out the flat parts so that only the edges gets sharpened.
under noise reduction, detail boost detail and contrast boosts contrast.
Pretty straight forward.
Comment by Anvh posted on Lightroom Post-processing Workflow at 26/11/2010 - 10:06
Banning DSLR is not a cultural issue because if it was they should have banned all cameras, right?
Comment by Anvh posted on DSLR's banned in public at 26/11/2010 - 09:03
MrCynical wrote:
Not again David, out of the 7 SDM lenses, 2 had a bad start and the other 5 never had a problem.stevejcoe wrote:
If that is the case it is hard too see how the motors in the lower spec lenses can be better.
Hmm true - it seems strange that having developed an alternative to the largely-discredited SDM (whatever the real prevalence of problems, it has now I would argue acquired an "Xbox RROD" level of PR), Pentax would choose not to use it in their most expensive glass. Of course this might just be until the current SDM-equipped stocks are depleted of course!If that is the case it is hard too see how the motors in the lower spec lenses can be better.
The most likely not to use the DC is if the DC is a Brushless DC motor is not powerful enough to move the heavier lens elements of the DA* lenses and the sealing, Ultrasonics engines are know to have a very high-torque for their size.
Comment by Anvh posted on 18-135mm DA WR at 26/11/2010 - 08:22
That's sad news to hear.
I liked the quality of the optics.
I really hope that Pentax will make more limiteds or similar like the DFA 100 WR lens.
Do you think that pentax can make a 135mm limited f/2.8 or f/3.5 pancake-ish lens?
Would be great if they can make it almost as large as the FA 77.
I doubt it will ever happen though.
I liked the quality of the optics.
I really hope that Pentax will make more limiteds or similar like the DFA 100 WR lens.
Do you think that pentax can make a 135mm limited f/2.8 or f/3.5 pancake-ish lens?
Would be great if they can make it almost as large as the FA 77.
I doubt it will ever happen though.
Comment by Anvh posted on Manual Focus Lenses... at 25/11/2010 - 19:46
The cashback is till mid janaury, so you've some time after christmas.
The only gamble you take is how much will the VAT increase.
Also the question is how long does the refund take of the cashback...
I'm actually wondering if i should wait on the limited edition... probably need to pay a premium for it though with import and all (most likely japan only) but i do like the looks of the K7 limited edition.
The only gamble you take is how much will the VAT increase.
Also the question is how long does the refund take of the cashback...
I'm actually wondering if i should wait on the limited edition... probably need to pay a premium for it though with import and all (most likely japan only) but i do like the looks of the K7 limited edition.
Comment by Anvh posted on Best time to buy a K5? Before or after Christmas? at 25/11/2010 - 19:39
Thanks Zav, they are both too expensive for me at the moment though.
1:2 is actually good enough for me and it's f/2 lens but nah, I've the DFA 100mm i'm happy with.
Maybe I'll keep my eye open for something like a Carl Zeiss Jena Olympic Sonnar 180mm f/2.8 have heard good things about that lens and it will give me more reach.
1:2 is actually good enough for me and it's f/2 lens but nah, I've the DFA 100mm i'm happy with.
Maybe I'll keep my eye open for something like a Carl Zeiss Jena Olympic Sonnar 180mm f/2.8 have heard good things about that lens and it will give me more reach.
Comment by Anvh posted on Manual Focus Lenses... at 25/11/2010 - 19:28
Smeggypants wrote:
Is their a website that explains all the different Carl Zeiss manifestations?
If you meant with manifestations lenses then the MFlens forum might be useful, they have some reviews up or ratings.Is their a website that explains all the different Carl Zeiss manifestations?
http://www.mflenses.com/lens-review
You might find more feedback on the forum there.
Comment by Anvh posted on Manual Focus Lenses... at 25/11/2010 - 18:54
Well Ned Bunnel has 2... http://nedbunnell.posterous.com/my-lenses-arrived
In this interview link a price of $530 (around £399 with VAT) is said, I assume that's the advice price from Pentax.
Surely the lens won't be 50% more expensive in the UK right?
If that's the advice price it would come very close to the Nikon and Canon offer while Pentax has WR.
In this interview link a price of $530 (around £399 with VAT) is said, I assume that's the advice price from Pentax.
Surely the lens won't be 50% more expensive in the UK right?
If that's the advice price it would come very close to the Nikon and Canon offer while Pentax has WR.
Comment by Anvh posted on 18-135mm DA WR at 25/11/2010 - 14:09
The focus is really about sharpness here, what about the other things?
The Bokeh shapes the background blur and i believe that's an significant part of the photo and what about the colours, contrast?
I know that dont make the photo but they do shape it.
Also photography isn't just used as an expressive tool, there are also photos make for information like the photo telescopes and microscopes make or satellite photos, pass photos, ect.
The Bokeh shapes the background blur and i believe that's an significant part of the photo and what about the colours, contrast?
I know that dont make the photo but they do shape it.
Also photography isn't just used as an expressive tool, there are also photos make for information like the photo telescopes and microscopes make or satellite photos, pass photos, ect.
Comment by Anvh posted on I don't care what gear you use... at 25/11/2010 - 14:01
