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So boring ..... I have to also say #3 is a fantastic shot. Print it and frame it.
Comment by Frogfish posted on Monkey World (6 photos) at 16/09/2010 - 08:31
Ha ha - absolutely wonderful !
Going to be a few disappointed viewers I suggest though, from your provocative title.
Going to be a few disappointed viewers I suggest though, from your provocative title.
Comment by Frogfish posted on HOT BIKINI SHOOT at 16/09/2010 - 08:28
Thank you for your comments Peter.
You may be right and I've over processed it a bit - her face was extremely noisy so I used Nik's Define to specifically adjust noise reduction for that aspect of the shot. On another forum someone suggested adding a bit of grain to remove the smoothness from her face (however many Chinese women do have remarkably smooth skin) !
You may be right and I've over processed it a bit - her face was extremely noisy so I used Nik's Define to specifically adjust noise reduction for that aspect of the shot. On another forum someone suggested adding a bit of grain to remove the smoothness from her face (however many Chinese women do have remarkably smooth skin) !
Comment by Frogfish posted on Something Different in B&W at 16/09/2010 - 08:26
We ran some tests on another site (Tamron v 55-300) and the Pentax came out a fraction better on the PF and generally sharper. The PF has never been an issue unless shooting in very high contrast scenes - even then it's easily removed in PP.
However there is a reason why the 80-320 is so cheap and not ever mentioned as a good option in the longer zoom range. Having had all three, and a Tak 300, the 80-320 is the only one that has left the stable. Maybe as you say I had a bad copy - can't say now !
However there is a reason why the 80-320 is so cheap and not ever mentioned as a good option in the longer zoom range. Having had all three, and a Tak 300, the 80-320 is the only one that has left the stable. Maybe as you say I had a bad copy - can't say now !
Comment by Frogfish posted on Pentax SMC Fa 80-320 fits a Kx? at 15/09/2010 - 21:21
dougf8 wrote:
Really like 1 or 2 (can't decide) and 3 is like an optical illusion, an alternative to a rorschach test. I see a double headed pig!!! (long day at work).
Me too. Wonder what that says about me because I gave work a miss today Really like 1 or 2 (can't decide) and 3 is like an optical illusion, an alternative to a rorschach test. I see a double headed pig!!! (long day at work).
Like #1 best.
Comment by Frogfish posted on out & about at 15/09/2010 - 20:40
Mannesty wrote:
In any event, whatever it is, it ain't eating any more of my orange tree leaves. The leaf burrowing varmints and grasshoppers/locusts have had all they are going to have.
Brought the tree indoors have you In any event, whatever it is, it ain't eating any more of my orange tree leaves. The leaf burrowing varmints and grasshoppers/locusts have had all they are going to have.
Comment by Frogfish posted on Anyone for cricket at 15/09/2010 - 20:37
Coming back late yesterday from the World Expo, again - this time after playing tour guide and entertaining some Czech friends / clients of my wife's (and having some wonderful Czech food at the Czech Pavilion !) I spotted this couple coming down the opposite side of the escalator.
Poorly lit, no flash, 1,600 at 2.8 (43 Ltd) 1/200, and it was a very noisy shot. However I wasn't prepared to bin it as I liked the subject matter so much ! What do you think ? Does this work for anyone ?
Poorly lit, no flash, 1,600 at 2.8 (43 Ltd) 1/200, and it was a very noisy shot. However I wasn't prepared to bin it as I liked the subject matter so much ! What do you think ? Does this work for anyone ?
Comment by Frogfish posted on Something Different in B&W at 15/09/2010 - 20:21
Yes I had one and it worked perfectly on my K7 - however I ditched this one fast. It's not a great lens - not at all sharp. You are much better off with the DA 55-300 which is a brilliant lens for the price, or failing that, I also have the Tamron 70-300 macro and that's a fine lens with an excellent 1:2 macro mode I can recommend too.
Plenty of the Tamrons on EBay and even a new one will only set you back 115 pounds or so (some with a 5 yr guarantee) . A cheeky bid on one of the auction items could get you a real bargain - it's an excellent lens and not far off the 55-300.
Plenty of the Tamrons on EBay and even a new one will only set you back 115 pounds or so (some with a 5 yr guarantee) . A cheeky bid on one of the auction items could get you a real bargain - it's an excellent lens and not far off the 55-300.
Comment by Frogfish posted on Pentax SMC Fa 80-320 fits a Kx? at 15/09/2010 - 20:15
I think this could get downright dirty :
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Comment by Frogfish posted on Pentax 1.7x AF Teleconverter at 15/09/2010 - 20:09
gillbod wrote:
Since I haven't been a member for 30 days I can't send PMs ! Frogfish wrote:
Actually you can ... but only in Japan. They make a new batch now and again and not in any great quantities because theoretically they are only for the Japanese market. EU & USA regulations forbid their importation because they contain a tiny amount of radioactive material (as some other old lenses do).
Many bald-headed shooters you see (moi for instance) are likely to have lost their hair due to extended use of some old M42 lenses or an AFA !
that's really interesting. i can get one from japan? i might go on holiday there soon, and am on the lookout for one. do you have any more information on that?Actually you can ... but only in Japan. They make a new batch now and again and not in any great quantities because theoretically they are only for the Japanese market. EU & USA regulations forbid their importation because they contain a tiny amount of radioactive material (as some other old lenses do).
Many bald-headed shooters you see (moi for instance) are likely to have lost their hair due to extended use of some old M42 lenses or an AFA !
Once I have I'll send you the details - its a bit convoluted but can be done. If you are actually in Japan though then it should be easy - but I'd also expect you to be able to pick one up on the street.
Comment by Frogfish posted on Any advice on choosing a AF teleconverter? at 15/09/2010 - 13:30
