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anybody actually compare the 15 ltd to the 14?
Comment by Don posted on DA 15mm F4 Limited - Advice Please at 09/09/2012 - 15:52
I just picked one up for pocket change. must say the focus action is superb for video shooting!
Comment by Don posted on Pentax A 28mm at 09/09/2012 - 14:01
I'd be happy to share how to..
this is a mix of strobe and hot light sources.
the window is fake. is actually an elinchrom softbox tucked behind the curtians which are hung from a backdrop stand and the wall behind the model is a closet door layed on it's side.. a small set built in my living room! ..
this is a mix of strobe and hot light sources.
the window is fake. is actually an elinchrom softbox tucked behind the curtians which are hung from a backdrop stand and the wall behind the model is a closet door layed on it's side.. a small set built in my living room! ..
Comment by Don posted on Goth Girl, oldHollywood style. at 08/09/2012 - 22:54
c&c welcome.
Comment by Don posted on Goth Girl, oldHollywood style. at 08/09/2012 - 15:14
also set to second curtian sync on the flash
Comment by Don posted on a bit of advice please at 08/09/2012 - 01:16
stick to the kit lens (you'll need 18 mm way more tham 300mmm) and set it to manual at f 5.6-8 and a slow shutter speed of 1/8 to 1/30 sec and then set the iso to 400-1600 iso and use the flash with a fill card or fong type diffuser... (i use a styrofoam cup or paper and rubber band..)...
Comment by Don posted on a bit of advice please at 08/09/2012 - 00:28
I'd try two things..
use your rocket blower to suck them up..
or set your camera sans lens into an airtight container with a lightsource and perhaps some fly paper to lure them out and trap them.
use your rocket blower to suck them up..
or set your camera sans lens into an airtight container with a lightsource and perhaps some fly paper to lure them out and trap them.
Comment by Don posted on Insect invasion at 06/09/2012 - 17:38
I'd be interested in doing the news and reviews....
Comment by Don posted on Ricoh Camera News / Reviews at 06/09/2012 - 13:10
Comment by Don posted on Digital story at 05/09/2012 - 13:40
timbo wrote:
I recently went on a weekend shoot away with another photographer, and I backed her images up to my laptop while we were away so she could re-use memory cards. Before deleting them I decided to compare them with my images as we had many that were very similar.
At 100% zoom in Lightroom there was no difference in IQ whatsoever. My fellow photographer's camera was a 1D MkIII with 24-70/2.8 L series lens, I use a K5 with Tamron 17-50/2.8. Her kit would probably have cost more than 3 times mine.
If I was a professional I would probably consider the other systems, but as it is Pentax gives me most bang for my buck. The autofocus on Pentax systems is often not as sophisticated as some other brands, but then again my models don't usually run that fast
odd. but logical.I recently went on a weekend shoot away with another photographer, and I backed her images up to my laptop while we were away so she could re-use memory cards. Before deleting them I decided to compare them with my images as we had many that were very similar.
At 100% zoom in Lightroom there was no difference in IQ whatsoever. My fellow photographer's camera was a 1D MkIII with 24-70/2.8 L series lens, I use a K5 with Tamron 17-50/2.8. Her kit would probably have cost more than 3 times mine.
If I was a professional I would probably consider the other systems, but as it is Pentax gives me most bang for my buck. The autofocus on Pentax systems is often not as sophisticated as some other brands, but then again my models don't usually run that fast
truthfully, I pay attention to cost vs performance BECAUSE I am a professional, and from a business perspective it would be financially irresponsible to pay out more than I need to, to get the job done right.
after all what would make more sense? having a 645-d, and truckload of lighting and grip equipment sitting on the shelf collecting dust, and no vehicle, if there's a paying customer across town? A k-5 and a used van will get you to the job, and get the job done... correct?
Comment by Don posted on Am I (we) deluding ourselves? at 03/09/2012 - 14:31
