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Comment by Gashley posted on Hello forumers, I am new here. at 16/07/2007 - 22:06
It is pretty bad, but I like to see the pictures the so called professionals take. I'm sure 80% of the time I could do better
Comment by Gashley posted on Pentax on TV at 25/07/2007 - 09:11
Did anyone see Britain in Pictures on BBC4 last night? One of the photographers was given a DS2 to use and came out favourably compared to the others...a point and shoot compact and a Panasonic/Lumix bridge camera.
Comment by Gashley posted on Pentax on TV at 16/07/2007 - 13:06
I have gone for the Cokin filters, though have been looking at a Kood circular polariser, mainly due to cost. From the people I have spoken to, the Cokin filters seem to be better quality, at least in optical terms.
Though having never used a Kood filter I can't really comment personally. The Cokin filters however, seem to be good quality and produce good results. Have a look on eBay, there are quite a few bargains to be had on there.
Though having never used a Kood filter I can't really comment personally. The Cokin filters however, seem to be good quality and produce good results. Have a look on eBay, there are quite a few bargains to be had on there.
Nope...
Comment by Gashley posted on 18-55mm kit lens what a CRACKING lens this is at 10/07/2007 - 21:12
Distance was around 5-8cm (approx 2"-3" from the subjects. Lighting can be awkward with the built in flash, though with a bit of experimentation you get there in the end. As the focusing is done by moving the camera, the slightest movement gives an out of focus shot, so a tripod or a something solid to rest against is needed.
Comment by Gashley posted on Macro shots setup at 17/07/2007 - 08:46
As promised, some shots taken with the reversed Vivitar 28mm lens. All taken in the garden yesterday afternoon.
This can be quite addictive!
This can be quite addictive!
Comment by Gashley posted on Macro shots setup at 15/07/2007 - 11:29
Yeah, was pleased with the insect one. Later that evening I tried an old 28mm Vivitar lens, the close ups with that are amazing, much better than the 50mm. Will take a few over the weekend and post.
Yup, bugs close up can be a pain, was taking some pictures of ants and by the time I had focused wide open, closed the lens down and took the shot they had moved!!
Yup, bugs close up can be a pain, was taking some pictures of ants and by the time I had focused wide open, closed the lens down and took the shot they had moved!!
Comment by Gashley posted on Macro shots setup at 12/07/2007 - 08:37
I guess its much easier to take these kind of shots with a proper macro lens. Setting up can be tricky and the focus ring on the lens doesn't seem to do anything at all! I found myself having to move in and out to get the focusing right! For £10.99 though I'm not complaining!
Comment by Gashley posted on Macro shots setup at 10/07/2007 - 20:58
Hadn't read that bottom part!!! Does sound slightly dodgy.
OT to say the least!