It was a nice day, pity there weren't more of us there (yourself excused, Estonia would have been a long way to come ).

Well, here are some more of my shots, not including the damselfly I was taking above. I've got loads more, but I think this should do it.



K-7, DA*55mm, ISO 1600, 1/3200s @ f/4




K-7, 35mm Limited Macro, ISO 100, 0.8s @ f/11, tripod (HDR)




Vic with his hotshoe mounted 'Danny Head'.
K-7, 35mm Limited Macro, ISO 100, 1/200s @ f/6.3




K-7, 35mm Limited Macro, ISO 800, 1/100s @ f/6.3




K-7, 35mm Limited Macro, ISO 100, 0.6s @ f/9, tripod




K-7, 35mm Limited Macro, ISO 400, 1/50s @ f/6.3




K-7, DA*55mm, ISO 100, 1/25s @ f/16, tripod




K-7, DA*300mm, ISO 100, 1/500s @ f/4, tripod




Shadows of pillars.
K-7, DA*300mm, ISO 100, 1/125s @ f/11, tripod




K-7, 35mm Limited Macro, ISO 100, 1/6s @ f/9, tripod




Hefty!
K-7, 35mm Limited Macro, ISO 400, 1/60s @ f/5


Most of the HDR ones I took left me cold to be honest, just the lack of contrast doesn't do anything for me, so I think I'll just carry on choosing scenes with enough, but not too much , contrast.

The K-7's spirit level worked pretty well, any straightening I've done has generally been less than 1 degree. Still need a hotshoe mounted one though if you want the camera level in two directions, ie. side to side and up and down.

RAW files from the K-7 seemed softer at ISO100 than what I'm used to with the K10D, but some I took at ISO320 had a bit more 'bite'. Nice camera though, enjoyed using it, so thanks to Chris at SRS for letting us (me! ) have it for the day.

Dan

These are really nice - natural looking, and I'm not sure I could pick a favourite.

Dan

That's weird, could have sworn I'd replied to this already...

Well, not that time!

You'll be disappointed to know I deleted the shots of the blades of grass and empty space where the damselfly used to be...

Dan

Having played with the K-7 all day on Sunday at the Stowe meet, I just confirmed my own thoughts that I'd need the grip with it too. I've had one with the *istD and K10D, and just find it so much more comfortable. Although the body shape of the K-7 felt better, I'll still prefer it with the grip.

Dan

A shot from the Stowe trip today, borrowed K-7 and 35mm macro. The shadow on the grass at the bottom is from the lens hood...



K-7, 35mm Macro, 1/500s, f/5.6, ISO200.

If I'd remembered to push the lens hood in, I'm sure I could have got nearer. This was using autofocus, which is unusual for me with macro. It did save me having to have my hand on the lens, which may have frightened the damselfly off.

Dan

Well, just one pic to keep us going until tomorrow...



K-7, 16-45 @ 45mm, 1/60s, f/5.6, ISO800.



Dan

These are GIFs, jpegs would be much better. It's not noise, but the limited colour palette of GIFs which is spoiling the photos.

Dan

Back from Bucks having had a great day with Danny, Fiona, Hefty and Vic. Got to play with the K-7 allllll day too, which was nice.

Also had fun playing with Hefty's 35mm macro, seems like a really nice lens, although haven't even downloaded the photos yet. Will do that in a mo, and possibly post a couple later on.

Dan

Hmmm, may have to forego the macro...

Dan

Okay, but do take note of this blog post.

All the best,
Dan