Doesn't look as though there are many tones in the blue, so when you're increasing the contrast it's streatching them out and increasing the 'steps' between them.

Not sure what to suggest... Matt!?!

Dan

Nope, CRT. Just doesn't look like smooth tones to me - perhaps it's my set-up.

Dan

I like the tree Brian (nice sweep upwards to fill the top of frame), but the sky looks a bit odd.

Dan

Hi Richard,

Pentax don't own Samsung, they just went into some sort of partnership which presumably entailed a lot of knowledge and technology sharing, and resulted in the K10D/GX10. I suspect all lenses from Samsung will essentially be rebadged Pentaxes (arguably without SMC), and I doubt they will offer anything in this area that Pentax don't.

I suspect there's a 'Samsung User' forum somewhere, but as this is fundamentally a Pentax user forum, it would seem a bit strange to include Samsung, especially as the range may well diverge (the compacts are already different).

Dan

Just wait until Will posts the original of his 6x17 slide.

Perhaps we should have a 'maximum image dimensions' sticky thread, but then you need to decide what resolution the average user has their monitor running at.

I'm still 1024x768, I suspect many are 1600x1200 or widescreen (1440x900 or similar), so the problem might not be visible to them. Can't say it annoys me too much though.

Dan

Will,

I've just been looking through your PBase galleries and came across "Fuji GX617 ebay sale" - does this mean we're not going to be treated to any more of your panoramics, or did you have two of the things??

Should go towards one of the new 'star' lenses.

Dan

The balance between the sky and the artificial lights was just right with the 617, as you say there are bits burnt out with the longer exposure on the lighter 645 image. And you've still got those heavier clouds coming in...

Dan

Hi Will,

Reading my earlier post again, it seems as though I was infering the 645 one wasn't good - it is, I just think the panoramic's even better.

It was late, I was tired...

Dan

Will,

That panoramic one is simply stunning, nicer clouds than the 645 image and the lighter sky works better I think.

Fantastic!

Dan

A healthy dose of magenta does a fair approximation of the Velvia shot.

Dan