Another vote for (No1), as David said, lighting is very dramatic, it also gives a slightly sinister feel to the image, which suit’s the subject mater well.
Great shot,Cliff, well done.


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(Just One) Return to work, in order to fill my life again.

Been retired three and a half years approx, and hate it.

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Great shot, good sharp focus.
The antennae, I think its one of those new, digital flies.



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I know what you mean by technology in the new cars, I took delivery of a Peugeot 3008 crossover, last week, had to have a left foot accelerator adaptation fitted. It also has this engine stop/start system, and six speed auto gearbox. The thing that I am having trouble getting used to is the electronic hand brake, just don’t trust it yet.
Not going to touch or use any of the other electronics, when the clock needs resetting, it will be back to the garage. When I collected it, the salesman, said can I pair up your blue tooth mobile phone, and Ipod to the car, I said sorry but my phone is grey and silver, he didn’t ask again about the Ipod ?.

Take care, hope you enjoy your new car.

I know its going to be a bad day when I get out of bed and miss the floor, today is such a day.



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Many thanks, Roger.

Well they are certainly sharp, in fact that is far better than I get with the Pentax 100mm WR Macro prime.

Did you use any post processing/ sharpening.


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Ken.

Just had a look, via your link.

Well that certainly proves the ability of these lens, if proof were needed.

But it also proves that there is an accomplished photographer using them.


Many thanks.

Many thanks to all for your helpful advice.

To answer the points raised.

John.
I use Photoshop elements 4, for storing my images, but never really used, the various adjustments, don’t really know if sharpening is an option with elements 4.

Ken.
Sorry, but I don’t have the necessary computer knowledge/competence, to upload any images, have tried many times, following sound advice from this forum. But unable to crack it, I think it’s the silver haired old git syndrome. ie (We should not mess with things beyond our limits).

Wim.
No I have not tried fine tuning the focus on the K5, don’t really want to mess with the factory settings, as it is ok with other lens. (Pentax 100mm macro).

The general opinion seems to be that these original 18-55 and 50-200 kit lens are generally sound, therefore not worth purchasing, updating to the newer WR versions.

When I purchased the K5, I also purchased a Pentax 100mm WR macro, which gives pin sharp images straight from the camera, with both the K10D and K5, I appreciate this is a prime lens, also of better quality than the two kit zooms, so maybe I am now expecting to much from these older kit lens.

Again many thanks to all for taking the time, posting your findings.


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I have the two Pentax kit lens, the 18-55 and the 50-200, both purchased with the K10D in 2007.
Both these lens are a bit on the soft focus side, with the K10D and with the K5 purchased this year.

The question please, is the new 18-55 and 50-200 AL WR, lens, apart from being weather resistant, also of a better optical quality, to warrant as an up date.


Many thanks.

Hi Nicolae.

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