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Comment by George Lazarette posted on Which of these two photos do you prefer? at 27/08/2007 - 20:40
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I have used RAW+ because I tend to only save my jpegs (space limits). I only use the raw if the jpeg is way off or the picture is a landscape/nature picture.
Comparing the two side by side (raw vs jpeg) leaves me confused. The jpeg is a lot darker than the raw and I cant figure why.
I will try find an example and post them here for views.
A JPG file will be created using whatever adjustments you have made in the set-up menu - Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness. The RAW file will be unadjusted.ChrisA wrote:
Contrast refers to the difference between the brightness of the bright bits, and the darkness of the dark bits. The more the difference, the more contrast.
So this is the one for a brighter picture - or is my WB settings wrong?Contrast refers to the difference between the brightness of the bright bits, and the darkness of the dark bits. The more the difference, the more contrast.
I have used RAW+ because I tend to only save my jpegs (space limits). I only use the raw if the jpeg is way off or the picture is a landscape/nature picture.
Comparing the two side by side (raw vs jpeg) leaves me confused. The jpeg is a lot darker than the raw and I cant figure why.
I will try find an example and post them here for views.
Any difference in brightness may to a small extent be attributable to the Contrast and Saturation settings, but the main reason will probably be because image programs are not necessarily consistent in the way they display different types of image file.
Owning a digital camera means using a lot of hard drive space. You would be well advised to shell out a few more dollars on a 500GB external hard drive. Then your computer won't be dictating your style of photography.
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on What are your settings for jpeg's? at 28/08/2007 - 08:03
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Hello,
The K110D is my first digital camera, and the flash unit I chose is the AF360GZ.
I’m having a lot of difficulty interpreting the instructions in the AF360GZ manual, which constantly makes references such as “P-TTL Auto flash mode is set automatically with *ist, MZ-S or MZ-LMZ-6/ZX-L.” I have no idea what the text is referring to. A chapter beginning on page 22 of the manual is titled “P-TTL Auto Flash (With *ist, MZ-S, MZ-:/MZ-6ZX-L).
The manual is referring to Pentax cameras which have now been discontinued. You must remember that this flashgun predates current Pentax cameras by some years.Hello,
The K110D is my first digital camera, and the flash unit I chose is the AF360GZ.
I’m having a lot of difficulty interpreting the instructions in the AF360GZ manual, which constantly makes references such as “P-TTL Auto flash mode is set automatically with *ist, MZ-S or MZ-LMZ-6/ZX-L.” I have no idea what the text is referring to. A chapter beginning on page 22 of the manual is titled “P-TTL Auto Flash (With *ist, MZ-S, MZ-:/MZ-6ZX-L).
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The K110 manual recommends the AF360GZ flash, but offers no instructions on using a flash unit. And the operating manual for the AF360GZ makes no mention of the K110D as a compatible camera. So I’m stressing out trying to learn how the two units work together.
Page 51of the K110D Operating Manual mentions the four available flash modes, but offers no instructions on which mode to select when using a flash accessory like the AF360GZ.
When mounted (and switched on), the flashgun will offer workable choices. It's quite intelligent.The K110 manual recommends the AF360GZ flash, but offers no instructions on using a flash unit. And the operating manual for the AF360GZ makes no mention of the K110D as a compatible camera. So I’m stressing out trying to learn how the two units work together.
Page 51of the K110D Operating Manual mentions the four available flash modes, but offers no instructions on which mode to select when using a flash accessory like the AF360GZ.
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Can anyone help me understand the relationship between the AF360GZ and the K110D?
Pretend your camera is an MZ-S, and use the flashgun accordingly. If there are things that the MZ-S will do, and the K110D won't, the flashgun won't offer that choice, and the K110D manual won't mention them.Can anyone help me understand the relationship between the AF360GZ and the K110D?
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on Help with K110D and AF360FGZ at 26/08/2007 - 17:55
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I think he means that he shoots fewer (RAW) pictures because of space constraints. He meant to say: "I'd keep...", rather than "I'll keep...".Quote:
The reason I don't shoot JPEG. I'll keep everything and shoot a lot more without thinking anywhere near as much.
It must be late or I've had a hard day, but I'm not quite sure what you mean? Sorry if I'm being dim tonight, but can you explain that?The reason I don't shoot JPEG. I'll keep everything and shoot a lot more without thinking anywhere near as much.
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on How many keepers do you get, on average? at 26/08/2007 - 22:42
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I'd probably go as far as to think that you can't be an artist without being a critic.
Perhaps, but not relevant. The question here is whether you can be a critic without being an artist.I'd probably go as far as to think that you can't be an artist without being a critic.
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on Discussion: Weekly Competition #8: Reflection at 27/08/2007 - 16:35
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Just remember that there are two sorts of people: artists and critics.George Lazarette wrote:
Thanks, John. I'll find another site.
The suspense is approaching Benjikan proportions Thanks, John. I'll find another site.
Any doubts you may have harboured as to which category I fall into will shortly be dispelled.
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on Discussion: Weekly Competition #8: Reflection at 27/08/2007 - 15:48
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EPZ suffered a huge problem on 25th August, so there may well be glitches.
In general, EPZ also does not support hotlinking, so although it might work to here, being a sister site, it won't work to anywhere else.
I use pBase for hotlinking, but there is also Photobucket and probably there are many more.
Thanks, John. I'll find another site.EPZ suffered a huge problem on 25th August, so there may well be glitches.
In general, EPZ also does not support hotlinking, so although it might work to here, being a sister site, it won't work to anywhere else.
I use pBase for hotlinking, but there is also Photobucket and probably there are many more.
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on Discussion: Weekly Competition #8: Reflection at 27/08/2007 - 09:27
I decided I ought to participate in this competition.
So I went to Ephotozine to upload a pic, logged in, tried to upload a pic, and was told that in order to do so, I must be logged in.
Aargh.
I've reported it, and we'll see what transpires.
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So I went to Ephotozine to upload a pic, logged in, tried to upload a pic, and was told that in order to do so, I must be logged in.
Aargh.
I've reported it, and we'll see what transpires.
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on Discussion: Weekly Competition #8: Reflection at 27/08/2007 - 01:31
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OK, I know it's a bit of a hackneyed subject, but we have an abundence of bees and flowers in the grounds at work, so I figured 'why not?'
Very nice shot. To paraphrase somebody: "There's no such thing as a hackneyed subject, just a hackneyed treatment.".OK, I know it's a bit of a hackneyed subject, but we have an abundence of bees and flowers in the grounds at work, so I figured 'why not?'
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on Macro photography setups at 04/09/2007 - 12:14
Macros of more than 100mm tend to be very expensive indeed, and hard to find.
The Pentax-A and -M 100mm 1:4 macros are often on Ebay and very good. I'd start with those, and some tubes, unless you're rolling in money.
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The Pentax-A and -M 100mm 1:4 macros are often on Ebay and very good. I'd start with those, and some tubes, unless you're rolling in money.
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Comment by George Lazarette posted on Macro photography setups at 28/08/2007 - 00:02
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