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Comment by Frogfish posted on Crash! Bang! Wallop! at 26/10/2012 - 10:44
Excellent shots Tom.
Comment by Frogfish posted on Kingfishers - Low Barns at 26/10/2012 - 10:37
IMHO the reason Pentax top the focusing accuracy charts but not the absolute fastest focusing is the micro-adjustments their cameras/lenses make to achieve that accuracy in the first place.
If absolute focusing speed and FPS is not your requirement (think birds, racing cars etc) then the Pentax system may be better for you anyway.
If absolute focusing speed and FPS is not your requirement (think birds, racing cars etc) then the Pentax system may be better for you anyway.
Comment by Frogfish posted on Focassing - Lens or Camera? at 26/10/2012 - 07:48
As Andrew said. Very stylish and a model with a face of many moods.
Comment by Frogfish posted on JAMES BOND Girl Berenice Marlohe for Harper's BAZAAR at 26/10/2012 - 06:31
DrOrloff wrote:
I'm not sure what it is but it sounds like a good idea. Presumably if they can add it to the Q then they can add it to the K5?
I tried a NEX 5 when they first came out (with a Cosina 55/1.2 and PK to NEX adapter) - it's great for MF lenses (the edges of the areas in focus flash silver/white. Not infallible but makes focusing MF lenses a damn sight easier !I'm not sure what it is but it sounds like a good idea. Presumably if they can add it to the Q then they can add it to the K5?
Comment by Frogfish posted on Does the Q have focus confirm in manual at 25/10/2012 - 18:30
MattMatic wrote:
Great news! Pentax have released v1.10 firmware for the Q.
It adds a Focus Peaking option, as well as manual input of the focal length for SR.
Works a treat and focus peaking really does enable ultra fine focus adjustments. Totally marvellous
Matt
Thanks for that info Matt. It may just save my Q from the trash can (well being sold anyway).Great news! Pentax have released v1.10 firmware for the Q.
It adds a Focus Peaking option, as well as manual input of the focal length for SR.
Works a treat and focus peaking really does enable ultra fine focus adjustments. Totally marvellous
Matt
Comment by Frogfish posted on Does the Q have focus confirm in manual at 25/10/2012 - 17:57
Lovely shots of a gorgeous bird Don - I really like them both !
We also had one around here recently (not the same but still a mannikin)
Can't post it here because it wasn't taken with a Pentax but here is a link to the Scaly Breasted Munia/Mannikin (Nutmeg Finch) :
http://frogfish.smugmug.com/Category/Birds-1/15370213_KGfkWw#!i=2123348277&k=zpK63Tv&lb=1&s=A
We also had one around here recently (not the same but still a mannikin)
Can't post it here because it wasn't taken with a Pentax but here is a link to the Scaly Breasted Munia/Mannikin (Nutmeg Finch) :
http://frogfish.smugmug.com/Category/Birds-1/15370213_KGfkWw#!i=2123348277&k=zpK63Tv&lb=1&s=A
Comment by Frogfish posted on mannikin at 24/10/2012 - 13:38
1. No - but I like it.
2. No - there are many aspects to photography and one of them is art. No-one questions an artist as to whether his creation is 'natural' or not !
2. No - there are many aspects to photography and one of them is art. No-one questions an artist as to whether his creation is 'natural' or not !
Comment by Frogfish posted on Is It Natural? at 23/10/2012 - 16:34
Sorry to hear of your loss .. my parents lost their cat last week (road accident), also called Lucky, and were devastated.
16 years is a long time to have had her so the loss will be acute. The pain will pass, your memories of her never will.
16 years is a long time to have had her so the loss will be acute. The pain will pass, your memories of her never will.
Comment by Frogfish posted on The Kennel in the sky has called at 23/10/2012 - 16:31
This underscores the importance (for me) of ALWAYS keeping a filter and cap on your lens EVERY SECOND the camera is not in use. It's a no-brainer.
There are pros and cons to with/without and this is an old debate that will never be settled. Each person should evaluate the options and choose a way that suits them. Personally I will never keep a filter on any of my lenses unless being used in a very windy/dusty/sandy/salty environment.