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Just a thought. Yet again, whilst flicking through the 'Gallery' pages of this weeks Amateur Photographer, i see a distinct lack of Pentax entries. Almost exclusively the pictures shown are from Canon & Nikon cameras. Now, before buying my K200, i tried out a few of the Canon/Nikon/Sony offerings and just didn't 'feel' right with them. My Pentax rocks! - So, why do none seem to appear in this publication? (Or am i completely missing the point in a 'If you have to ask, then you don't know' kinda way? lol )
Lee
Lee
Comment by fleaberto posted on Do we just know best? at 24/09/2008 - 01:14
Mine came with the same as above, but i also snagged a deal on the tamron 70-300.
Would love to get a decent macro & w/a lens next. Just waiting on a 28-80mm that i'm going to keep specific for portrait work.
Would love to get a decent macro & w/a lens next. Just waiting on a 28-80mm that i'm going to keep specific for portrait work.
Comment by fleaberto posted on K200D lens at 24/09/2008 - 01:05
Excellent. Cheers guys - honest guv, i'll know what i'm going on about soon when ive sussed all the bits & bobs out
Comment by fleaberto posted on K200D Remote release. at 15/08/2008 - 18:52
I'm off to a fireworks event in a couple of weeks & am looking for a remote release for my new camera. I'm new to the whole Planet Pentax and haven't found one that states compatible with the K200 yet....ive seen lists including k100 and i assume these will be ok?
Comment by fleaberto posted on K200D Remote release. at 14/08/2008 - 22:51
George Lazarette wrote:
You need to do the conversion the other way to find the appropriate lengths on digital. 75 - 100 translates as 50 - 67.
But that is appropriate for portraits only. If, like Duroo, you are planning to shoot more than just the face, you need to be able to go wider. So 18-55 is pretty good. It's long enough for portraits, and wide enough for figure or groups.
G
Cheers for that. Well, i reckon i'll make that my first specialist lens purchase tonight then - VERY much on a learning curve and miniscule budget so nowhere near some of you guys, but i have some lights/stands/diffusers & background sheets with stands, so i reckon i'll give it a go. Now, where's that girlfriend of mine? "Hey, sweetheart, put these on & stand over there!" fleaberto wrote:
HI guys,
Firstly, i'm brand new to this forum as well as brand new to DSLR and Pentax - so i'm still finding my way as such.
I'd love to start doing more portrait stuff to try & make the most of my new best friend (Shh! don't tell my girlfriend i said that!!)
There's a few bits & bobs that ive read regarding 'sweet spot' for this type of work and most seem to go for the 75-100mm mark?
So, although i have the standard 18-55 kit lens with my K200, does anyone think that this lens may do a decent job as a 'specialist' portrait lens for the likes of me that operate on a budget to make a strinbean look obese? link
Bearing in mind the 1.5 (?) conversion...this makes 42-120 equivalent?
Yes, indeed.HI guys,
Firstly, i'm brand new to this forum as well as brand new to DSLR and Pentax - so i'm still finding my way as such.
I'd love to start doing more portrait stuff to try & make the most of my new best friend (Shh! don't tell my girlfriend i said that!!)
There's a few bits & bobs that ive read regarding 'sweet spot' for this type of work and most seem to go for the 75-100mm mark?
So, although i have the standard 18-55 kit lens with my K200, does anyone think that this lens may do a decent job as a 'specialist' portrait lens for the likes of me that operate on a budget to make a strinbean look obese? link
Bearing in mind the 1.5 (?) conversion...this makes 42-120 equivalent?
You need to do the conversion the other way to find the appropriate lengths on digital. 75 - 100 translates as 50 - 67.
But that is appropriate for portraits only. If, like Duroo, you are planning to shoot more than just the face, you need to be able to go wider. So 18-55 is pretty good. It's long enough for portraits, and wide enough for figure or groups.
G
Lee
Comment by fleaberto posted on Portrait and Glamour Shots. at 13/08/2008 - 15:46
HI guys,
Firstly, i'm brand new to this forum as well as brand new to DSLR and Pentax - so i'm still finding my way as such.
I'd love to start doing more portrait stuff to try & make the most of my new best friend (Shh! don't tell my girlfriend i said that!!)
There's a few bits & bobs that ive read regarding 'sweet spot' for this type of work and most seem to go for the 75-100mm mark?
So, although i have the standard 18-55 kit lens with my K200, does anyone think that this lens may do a decent job as a 'specialist' portrait lens for the likes of me that operate on a budget to make a strinbean look obese? link
Bearing in mind the 1.5 (?) conversion...this makes 42-120 equivalent?
Firstly, i'm brand new to this forum as well as brand new to DSLR and Pentax - so i'm still finding my way as such.
I'd love to start doing more portrait stuff to try & make the most of my new best friend (Shh! don't tell my girlfriend i said that!!)
There's a few bits & bobs that ive read regarding 'sweet spot' for this type of work and most seem to go for the 75-100mm mark?
So, although i have the standard 18-55 kit lens with my K200, does anyone think that this lens may do a decent job as a 'specialist' portrait lens for the likes of me that operate on a budget to make a strinbean look obese? link
Bearing in mind the 1.5 (?) conversion...this makes 42-120 equivalent?
Comment by fleaberto posted on Portrait and Glamour Shots. at 13/08/2008 - 09:58
Well it was a very odd conversation involving mountain bikes, divorces and nurses uniforms so, perhaps it was whilst reflecting on this T.M.I moment that made her more pliable & amenable
Anyway, a great piece of kit so far. Once i get to grips with it i'll brave the gallery
In the meantime, glad to find this place & if anyone wants me to work my magic at their bank? - i only charge a small commission
Lee
Anyway, a great piece of kit so far. Once i get to grips with it i'll brave the gallery
In the meantime, glad to find this place & if anyone wants me to work my magic at their bank? - i only charge a small commission
Lee
Comment by fleaberto posted on Brand Newbie - 1st DSLR at 13/08/2008 - 09:35
...after the agony of 'research' over the last few months, my bank manager was kind enough to say: "Of course!" when i asked for some extra money last weekend - et voila - one brand new Pentax K200D with 18-55 & 70-300 lenses. Even threw in a set of those new Lithium batteries & a memory card
Anyway, thought i'd pop in to say "I'm here" after a couple of years in the 'bridge' world.
Looking forward to learning in a whole new world
Lee
Anyway, thought i'd pop in to say "I'm here" after a couple of years in the 'bridge' world.
Looking forward to learning in a whole new world
Lee
Comment by fleaberto posted on Brand Newbie - 1st DSLR at 12/08/2008 - 21:44
