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Comment by Anvh posted on Macro experimentation pointers at 19/06/2009 - 08:52
I already have ordered Cowboy Kate, Strip Sessions & Guy Bourdin, will surely look at the rest on a later date, need to be careful money wise these months
Comment by Anvh posted on Recommend Artbooks at 19/06/2009 - 08:49
maybe will do that tomorrow... maybe, we will see
Comment by Anvh posted on Definitive guide to lens terminology and acronyms? at 18/06/2009 - 23:52
I would reverse mount the Sirus 28mm on top of the pentax A 35-80
You will get a 2.85 magnification then. For more you could resverse mount it 28-200, it might work but dont expect much quality, the 35-80 combination would be better.
Try to get prime lenses instead of zooms, 200mm f/4 are quite comon and are reasonable priced so keep an eye out for them
Comment by Anvh posted on Macro experimentation pointers at 18/06/2009 - 23:46
For lens variation this a site link
CPPAA - Common Pentax Photography Abbreviations and Acronyms link
Was that helpful enough?
Comment by Anvh posted on Definitive guide to lens terminology and acronyms? at 18/06/2009 - 23:35
One of the great 'digital filters' is the infrared - by effectively placing the filter in front of the sensor, not the lens, you can still see through the viewfinder normally. This would be theorhetically possible with a film camera, but very impracticle.
I've a IF filter for the K10D but it isn't adapted so need to take photos of 30 seconds at f/5.6 during a sunny day...
Comment by Anvh posted on using filters at 18/06/2009 - 21:19
Now I've thought about it, I would expect a whole new set of filters to be on the market 'specially' for digital cameras. Manufacturers don't usually miss a trick when there's a possible new market. Perhaps there are some and I just haven't spotted them.
Like Womble I also use a polariser as much as I can, even indoors if light allows it.
Polariser really cuts down the have and reflections makeing colours more vibrant and brilliant. You need to get some good pols though, cheap ones aren't always colour neutral so really get the best you can get get.
Comment by Anvh posted on using filters at 18/06/2009 - 17:38
Normally I would always say, use the search button, then if you can't find what you are looking for, or need help, please do ask away!
Also with wiki for example with a lens, you can put the facts and numbers down and then you as user can write under it your comments on the lens. That part will be personal but anyone can write there own review of the lens so it's fair and you more sides. It shouldn't be a place to discuss.
You also have the space to upload photos so that would also be very handy
Comment by Anvh posted on What about a Wiki? at 18/06/2009 - 16:30
What we do with most questions is write down our own experience about some photo equipment so why not write down your own review about it and use the wiki to display it, just like Pentaxforums have for their lenses.
It works quite well and I always look there for some feedback on a lens.
This can of course also be applied on flashes, cameras, tripods and maybe even filters.
Simply what you like about it and what not.
Someone can draw their own conclusions on that and would be able to ask specific questions.
Comment by Anvh posted on What about a Wiki? at 18/06/2009 - 15:36
You did looked there right before you placed your question?
I'm really not mad it's just that I think you will find what you need there or do you want a 16-45 vs 17-70 thing?
they are both equal in image quality, believed that the 17-70 is a bit less sharp but you have far less aberations then with the 16-45.
The 17-70 has a far more usefull range also, it's a no brainer to behonest if the price wasn't that much higher then the 16-45.
For the price you would surely love the 16-45.
Comment by Anvh posted on Pentax 17-70 owners at 18/06/2009 - 14:02


Might be a good solution instead of stacking.