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Comment by Don posted on Another pointless thread at 22/08/2010 - 20:58
Shaky wrote:
umn... I was thinking the powerzoom lenses would be neat on the d-slrs... Pentax already has some very good "M" and "A" lenses that are easy to manual focus.....Don wrote:
I prefer manual focus anyways.
Yah, and if Pentax could launch a new model where additionally an integral part of video mode operation were the use of a hand crank, no doubt they’d be on to a real winner I prefer manual focus anyways.
Comment by Don posted on Rumours or fact? at 22/08/2010 - 20:11
I prefer manual focus anyways.
Nothing worse than having af "Hunting" in low light when shooting a wedding... which happens, even when the camera is on a tripod.... and the subject really isn't moving much...
Nothing worse than having af "Hunting" in low light when shooting a wedding... which happens, even when the camera is on a tripod.... and the subject really isn't moving much...
Comment by Don posted on Rumours or fact? at 22/08/2010 - 17:37
johnriley wrote:
I relised that the image was older than two weeks. If you want to change the rules to forget the two week limit, I can always put in back! That decision is up to the current judge.
I've made a reasonable compromise proposal above, I think if somebody wants to use an older image as PART of a new composition, then it should be allowed, as we are encouraging people to illustrate space, science fiction and it is a difficult subject... I relised that the image was older than two weeks. If you want to change the rules to forget the two week limit, I can always put in back! That decision is up to the current judge.
trivia:
the "Transporter" technology idea invented for the original Star Trek series was Gene Roddenberry's solution to a low budget that did not allow them to film "Shuttle Crafts" flying and landing on alien worlds....
"Beam me up Scotty" was cheaper than flying! lol!
Comment by Don posted on comp 49 comments and questions at 22/08/2010 - 17:31
That makes sense to me, if that is the way it is being done, no point in changing it...
But I think that since this comp is one that people are encouraged to photoshop, build sets or models etc in order to create a space scene, or such... I would think that using an older shot within the project, would seem acceptable providing there is something new shot in the timeframe... so say for example, you took an old shot of the moon, and placed it in a new shot of the night sky, with a new shot of a ufo I can't see anybody having an objection... or built a diorama using an old photo in the set and added some new elements and then photo's the diorama no harm... right? let us ask::::
any opinions? objections?
But I think that since this comp is one that people are encouraged to photoshop, build sets or models etc in order to create a space scene, or such... I would think that using an older shot within the project, would seem acceptable providing there is something new shot in the timeframe... so say for example, you took an old shot of the moon, and placed it in a new shot of the night sky, with a new shot of a ufo I can't see anybody having an objection... or built a diorama using an old photo in the set and added some new elements and then photo's the diorama no harm... right? let us ask::::
any opinions? objections?
Comment by Don posted on comp 49 comments and questions at 22/08/2010 - 00:53
get a notebook.
write down the settings you used for every shot....
then when your images come back, look at the photos and the negatives.... and make notes of which shots you like best and which ones come out closest to what you wanted when you took the picture...
write down the settings you used for every shot....
then when your images come back, look at the photos and the negatives.... and make notes of which shots you like best and which ones come out closest to what you wanted when you took the picture...
Comment by Don posted on what is your opinion in taking good pictures? at 22/08/2010 - 00:13
aliengrove wrote:
Gosh it's all getting very scientific!
I like the idea of the Metz 50, especially if it will cover 10mm on the K7. With the flash used straight on, will there be any problem of the shadow of the lens appearing in the frame, as it does with the onboard flash at 10mm? Also, surely you can get round the problem of the diffuser reducing the power of the flash by using ev compensation?
I'm in Washington at the moment, so tomorrow will go and see if I can find the flash and diffuser.
Thanks for the info, I am a complete novice with flash, even though years ago I had a dedicated one for a Ricoh KR10 which was fun.
Rgds,
Jon.
yep...complicated... I'd just grab whatever flash unit I had kicking around, point it up, stick a white plastic/styrofaom/paper cup on it and go....Gosh it's all getting very scientific!
I like the idea of the Metz 50, especially if it will cover 10mm on the K7. With the flash used straight on, will there be any problem of the shadow of the lens appearing in the frame, as it does with the onboard flash at 10mm? Also, surely you can get round the problem of the diffuser reducing the power of the flash by using ev compensation?
I'm in Washington at the moment, so tomorrow will go and see if I can find the flash and diffuser.
Thanks for the info, I am a complete novice with flash, even though years ago I had a dedicated one for a Ricoh KR10 which was fun.
Rgds,
Jon.
Comment by Don posted on Wide angle flash at 21/08/2010 - 22:47
mowog wrote:
Nah, That's all a load of cobblers! - I know precisely what's going to happen. My spies, undercover within Hoya, tell me that; Next week, it will be announced at a press conference in Tokyo, that Pentax is to be sold to Kodak. At Photokina, a FF SLR, featuring a new Kodak made sensor will be announced. The new Pentax K1FF, will be priced at $899 US Dollars and will be released in the UK, first. At the same time, a new range of prime AF lenses will be introduced, including a 35mm f2. 50mm f1.5 and a 20-600mm f4 Superzoom.
From next year, all Pentax badged SLRs will be Full frame and feature Kodak sensors. but two APS sized sensor SLRs will continue to be made and sold under the Kodak name. The Pentax name will be reserved for high end FF SLRs and the 645D line. There will also be an interchangeable lens Mirrorless camera from Pentax.
That is the most believable rumor yet invented... lol!Nah, That's all a load of cobblers! - I know precisely what's going to happen. My spies, undercover within Hoya, tell me that; Next week, it will be announced at a press conference in Tokyo, that Pentax is to be sold to Kodak. At Photokina, a FF SLR, featuring a new Kodak made sensor will be announced. The new Pentax K1FF, will be priced at $899 US Dollars and will be released in the UK, first. At the same time, a new range of prime AF lenses will be introduced, including a 35mm f2. 50mm f1.5 and a 20-600mm f4 Superzoom.
From next year, all Pentax badged SLRs will be Full frame and feature Kodak sensors. but two APS sized sensor SLRs will continue to be made and sold under the Kodak name. The Pentax name will be reserved for high end FF SLRs and the 645D line. There will also be an interchangeable lens Mirrorless camera from Pentax.
My confidential source (an imaginary squirrel named Bippo) told me that Pentax plans to release an aps-h cam with ultra high sensitivey, low noise, and faster af/burst modes called PZ1D...
A kx with external mic jack faster af and faster burst mode called the kxII...
and an evil camera same guts as the samsung, but with built-in push button activated adaptor that uses the same kmount on it's new line of "Ultra compact" Evil lenses.... that is right, push a button and the mount pops up 12mm and accepts your old kmount lenses, with limitations, push the button (by the lensmount) and push the lens mount in 12 mm to fit the new "Evil only lenses" along with a 18-55 and 50-200 zooms based on the current lenses.... to be followed by a 22 mm pancake.
and they will anounce thier intention to release a 645d with video capability, world wide, late next year.
Yes, I'm drinking.....
Comment by Don posted on Rumours or fact? at 21/08/2010 - 21:53
thanx... I read the contest rules now..... will do..
I know I picked a tough one... but come on people... Speilberg used a Christmas tree ornament for a spaceship in E.T.... it isn't as hard as you might think...
I know I picked a tough one... but come on people... Speilberg used a Christmas tree ornament for a spaceship in E.T.... it isn't as hard as you might think...
Comment by Don posted on comp 49 comments and questions at 21/08/2010 - 19:11
I'm in Hell, which contrary to popular belief, is not hot, but freezing cold, just minutes North of Winnipeg.
Comment by Don posted on Ok Guys Where are you? at 21/08/2010 - 18:12
, I did not realise that ken had three hands, is it so that he can hang onto his wallet?