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Agree on the 75-150.
The a 35-105 is a real gem, great built and performance....
The a 35-105 is a real gem, great built and performance....
Comment by giofi posted on older zooms at 03/09/2011 - 12:46
Smeggypants wrote:
I love #1 - it has real depth
Yes, I should use more that magic lens with all its pixel dust.... I love #1 - it has real depth
Comment by giofi posted on First test with Topaz B&W Effects at 03/09/2011 - 08:08
Thanks Smeggy!
Topaz has a plug in for both Lightroom and Aperture, Fusion Express, through which you can use all their Effects applications, including this one. It also works with PS (including Elements 6-9) and iPhoto.
Topaz has a plug in for both Lightroom and Aperture, Fusion Express, through which you can use all their Effects applications, including this one. It also works with PS (including Elements 6-9) and iPhoto.
Comment by giofi posted on First test with Topaz B&W Effects at 03/09/2011 - 07:58
Miks, nice set, my preferite ones are 1 and 3, very nice atmosphere ( if i can say so)
Comment by giofi posted on Dorset Steam Fair with the 18-135mm at 02/09/2011 - 22:53
Thanks to the hint by Karma mechanic I downloaded Topaz B&W Effects and had a quick play with it. I am quite impressed, I really like it.
Here some examples, mostly with out of the box conversion and presets:
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I think it will get a lot of use, highly recommended, and at 29,99 usd a real bargain!
Comments and critic very welcome
Here some examples, mostly with out of the box conversion and presets:
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2
3
4
5
6
I think it will get a lot of use, highly recommended, and at 29,99 usd a real bargain!
Comments and critic very welcome
Comment by giofi posted on First test with Topaz B&W Effects at 02/09/2011 - 20:21
Center focus point most of the time, often half pressing the shutter release button and then recomposing.
Can I add a question: which do you use for sports? (football)
Can I add a question: which do you use for sports? (football)
Comment by giofi posted on K5 Focusing Area (AF Point) at 01/09/2011 - 19:49
davex wrote:
Was going to order a K5 tomrrow.
Now this comes up.
Bu**er!
Davex.
Well, at this price this is an investment more than a cost..... It should be a no brainerWas going to order a K5 tomrrow.
Now this comes up.
Bu**er!
Davex.
Comment by giofi posted on For Sale - Sigma 100-300 f/4 and Metz 58 AF-1 at 31/08/2011 - 21:39
Redhedgehog wrote:
I worried about the wisdom of buying this lens but finally took the plunge and managed to get an "unboxed" lens which had been split from a K5 kit at an advantageous price. I am really pleased with the results from initial "real life" test shots and I can see it spending most of its life firmly fixed to my K5.
Congratulations! I find it interesting that those who have the lens and posted in this thread are happy with the lens, those who do not have it generally think it is not good.... I worried about the wisdom of buying this lens but finally took the plunge and managed to get an "unboxed" lens which had been split from a K5 kit at an advantageous price. I am really pleased with the results from initial "real life" test shots and I can see it spending most of its life firmly fixed to my K5.
I guess it indicates that it really depends on your need and shooting style. IMO comparing it to a limited lens, or to a prime lens in general is really not meaningful.
Comment by giofi posted on Pentax DA 18-135 at 31/08/2011 - 12:58
hi all, took my new pentax k-r to thailand and took hundreds of pics.
now im dying to start experimenting on photoshop. problem is i dont have it yet.
any ideas as there are so many versions and they cost a fortune. are there any free downloads out there and please note. im only a beginner...many thanks guys