Darkmunk

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Thanks Jonathan,
Done!

For those, wondering what all this back-scratching is about: Facebook uses algorithms based on popularity - likes, shares etc. So even tho' you guys may have no personal interest in my neck of the woods, your Like will influence FB and your activity on the page will be picked up by your followers. So if you comment on a photo or like it they will see and maybe do the same.
Believe me, it works a treat and your photography will fly round the world.

Comment by Darkmunk posted on Facebook at 09/10/2013 - 12:06

Darkmunk
Thanks guys.
Geoff, it took me a while to adopt Facebook for the photography, as it makes a mess of the images. But it is addressing this and it is a tremendously powerful marketing tool.
All my work, absolutely all of it, comes from Facebook. The cartoons and banter all add to the sticky nature of it and create a sense of belonging - a warm lead for new clients.
I should probably focus all my efforts on the corporate market, but that work is generally so boring to look at, I use the macro and portraits to show what I can do and encourage people to tell their bosses!
Security is not an issue at all. My page is wide open. The trick with Facebook is never click on anything remotely dodgy-looking and always log out before interacting with any pages.
There's nothing sensitive on there, not even a phone number or DOB

Comment by Darkmunk posted on Facebook at 09/10/2013 - 11:37

Darkmunk
Hey folks.
This is a bit cheeky, but I'm discovering if you don't ask...
I'm trying desperately to make a business out of the photography. It's going ok considering my ineptitude as a businessman.
One of my main marketing tools if Facebook and I need to raise my profile a little so that Facebook and therefore Google takes notice.
If you've got a minute could you head over to my FB page and see if it's worth a 'Like' please?
I need to specialise more and I think that will be corporate work, as that's where the money is, but any other comments are more than welcome.
Thank you
facebook.com/markdunkphoto

Comment by Darkmunk posted on Facebook at 09/10/2013 - 09:41

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I would have much preferred the K-3 to stay at 16MP and give a much better increase in dynamic range/High ISO performance
Me too, although I'm not complaining; it looks like a cracking camera.

I was under the impression that 16 MP was the practical limit for resolving detail with a good lens. I may be missing something, but isn't the remaining data very similar in quality to an up-sampled image? (if that makes sense)

Comment by Darkmunk posted on What will the new Pentax really offer us? at 08/10/2013 - 19:11

Darkmunk
Do any of these tablets allow tethering to a K5 or the K3? I'm often in need of instant feedback from clients and peeping at the back of the camera unprofessional at best

Comment by Darkmunk posted on tablets at 08/10/2013 - 13:28

Darkmunk
Ha, nice one Glyn; the lens looks even more tilted in yours!

Comment by Darkmunk posted on New K3 image - interesting! at 03/10/2013 - 11:02

Darkmunk
It looks fake to me. The lens does look tilted and the contrast changes at the same point.
That's not to say it isn't an accurate representation of the K-3, if such a thing exists.
I would like some sort of dedicated focus switch. I use select focus almost exclusively, and having to share the toggle switch is infuriating when I want to change some setting.
I would also like an external monitor/fast tethering facility. I've needed this since the K10D days.

Comment by Darkmunk posted on New K3 image - interesting! at 03/10/2013 - 09:43

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Bump

Comment by Darkmunk posted on SMC DA* 300mm and 1:7x AF adaptor at 25/09/2013 - 18:52

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Comment by Darkmunk posted on Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM at 25/09/2013 - 18:51

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Thank you for you kind comments guys

Comment by Darkmunk posted on 35mm macro - shield bug in the mist at 21/09/2013 - 22:20

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