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Comment by Glowingblue posted on An interesting thought regarding the K5 Vs K3 Conundrum. at 29/11/2013 - 19:59
I'll give you the £17
Karl Weaver
Karl Weaver
Comment by Glowingblue posted on FS: Led Ring Flash at 29/11/2013 - 19:28
Plain speaking, plain truth!
johnriley wrote:
I don't reallt see it as such a conundrum. If I can afford it, K-3. If I can't run to that, then K-5 IIs. If it needs to be lower cost still, then K-50, and so on.
I don't think we can ignore cost when saying "which is the one of choice?"
I don't reallt see it as such a conundrum. If I can afford it, K-3. If I can't run to that, then K-5 IIs. If it needs to be lower cost still, then K-50, and so on.
I don't think we can ignore cost when saying "which is the one of choice?"
Comment by Glowingblue posted on An interesting thought regarding the K5 Vs K3 Conundrum. at 29/11/2013 - 18:46
Sorry...
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Comment by Glowingblue posted on FS: Led Ring Flash at 29/11/2013 - 13:34
....BTW, welcome to the PENTAX users retirement home.
Comment by Glowingblue posted on Hello from the North Yorks Moors. at 28/11/2013 - 03:39
OK Andrew, one welcome is enough
AndrewA wrote:
Hello and Welcome to the Forum!
Hello and Welcome to the Forum!
Comment by Glowingblue posted on Hello from the North Yorks Moors. at 28/11/2013 - 03:34
I use these particular lenses on my K-01
CHINON 50mm f/1.7
CHINON 135mm f/2.8
CHINON 28mm f/2.8
TOKINA 80-200 f/4.5
BELL & HOWELL 85-300mm f/5
.
All work smoothly and precisely with focus peaking, surely a gift from the gods!
It seems to be have designed for manual prime lenses.
CHINON 50mm f/1.7
CHINON 135mm f/2.8
CHINON 28mm f/2.8
TOKINA 80-200 f/4.5
BELL & HOWELL 85-300mm f/5
.
All work smoothly and precisely with focus peaking, surely a gift from the gods!
It seems to be have designed for manual prime lenses.
Comment by Glowingblue posted on What are K-01 users using with their cameras? at 27/11/2013 - 18:43
Top advice!
ChrisA wrote:
I would take anything that article says with a big pinch of salt, given that it says this:
The Pentax SR system does not detect movement of the image across the sensor - it detects body movement. So there is no possibility of feedback from the one affecting the other.
And the body-SR detects the movement whether the lens-IS is on or not, unless there's some clever new electronics that knows whether certain lenses have their IS on.
The reason not to have them both on at the same time is that by moving the sensor, the body-SR will put back in what the lens-IS has just taken out (since the body assumes that camera movement is causing blur, so it moves the sensor in an opposite sense).
Incidentally, I've heard this claim that the SR system causes its own shake when the camera is on a tripod many times over the years, and FAIK it may be true of other brands' lenses, but I've never seen a shred of reliable evidence that it's true with Pentax. I know what the manuals all say, but I've never seen any of the effect people infer from that in reality.
I did some careful tests on all this a long time ago, and the shake caused by releasing the shutter with a finger was much greater than anything I could observe that might have been sensor-induced shake.
That's why we should use the mirror-up function on a tripod if possible.
Usually when people claim they've seen SR-induced shake, they've taken the picture before the SR has stabilised, and as MattMatic showed, years ago, the result can be worse than not having the SR on at all.
I wouldn't stress about leaving SR on.
I would take anything that article says with a big pinch of salt, given that it says this:
Quote:
If you shoot with a camera that features in-camera IS ... and plan on using a third-party lens that also features an IS system, turn off the camera’s IS system and rely on the lens’s IS system to smooth out the bumps in the road. Running both systems simultaneously will most certainly compromise your ability to hold things steady, not to mention cause damage to one or both of the IS systems.
The notion that having lens-IS and body-SR on at the same time can cause damage is complete baloney.If you shoot with a camera that features in-camera IS ... and plan on using a third-party lens that also features an IS system, turn off the camera’s IS system and rely on the lens’s IS system to smooth out the bumps in the road. Running both systems simultaneously will most certainly compromise your ability to hold things steady, not to mention cause damage to one or both of the IS systems.
The Pentax SR system does not detect movement of the image across the sensor - it detects body movement. So there is no possibility of feedback from the one affecting the other.
And the body-SR detects the movement whether the lens-IS is on or not, unless there's some clever new electronics that knows whether certain lenses have their IS on.
The reason not to have them both on at the same time is that by moving the sensor, the body-SR will put back in what the lens-IS has just taken out (since the body assumes that camera movement is causing blur, so it moves the sensor in an opposite sense).
Incidentally, I've heard this claim that the SR system causes its own shake when the camera is on a tripod many times over the years, and FAIK it may be true of other brands' lenses, but I've never seen a shred of reliable evidence that it's true with Pentax. I know what the manuals all say, but I've never seen any of the effect people infer from that in reality.
I did some careful tests on all this a long time ago, and the shake caused by releasing the shutter with a finger was much greater than anything I could observe that might have been sensor-induced shake.
That's why we should use the mirror-up function on a tripod if possible.
Usually when people claim they've seen SR-induced shake, they've taken the picture before the SR has stabilised, and as MattMatic showed, years ago, the result can be worse than not having the SR on at all.
I wouldn't stress about leaving SR on.
Comment by Glowingblue posted on Shake reduction and tripods at 22/11/2013 - 14:20
A quick edit. 
This is certainly not forgettable, firstly I would recrop at 16/9.
Then look at dynamic range to create more depth, this is a 'way above average' image. Let others class their work as forgettable.
With images like this, you don't need too. It may be classed as plain by some, but like all the great images, less is more
This is certainly not forgettable, firstly I would recrop at 16/9.
Then look at dynamic range to create more depth, this is a 'way above average' image. Let others class their work as forgettable.
With images like this, you don't need too. It may be classed as plain by some, but like all the great images, less is more
Comment by Glowingblue posted on Autumn scene ....advice sought at 22/11/2013 - 14:01
THE CORPORATE GAME - getting sucked in!
Russ, to answer your question....
I think it might be wise to stick with what you have, I have the Photoshop CC package and it is a magical piece of software, as a PS/Photography tutor I have all versions for all platforms, including the highly emotive iPad.
This covers all bases so to speak, will I be able to justify the rental of this software when they up the prices?
I'm not sure, I don't usually scream until I'm bitten, unlike some of the more established members of this group who's motto seems to be 'Its new, I don't like it'.
Time will tell, John Riley says 'photographers don't need anywhere near what PS offers', maybe that should read 'most photographers', splitting pixels?, probably.
In all hobbies/interests we like to feel we have the most desirable that particular field has to offer, in photography, once you become aware that you really don't 'need' thirty lenses, that's 'need' not 'want', then the temptation may be to invest heavily in software, somehow believing that clicking on the PS icon is going to offer the promise of top class images, fairy dust in binary code, nope, no, never!
That's down to us, the eyes behind the lens, some togs realise this pretty quickly and spend a lifetime perfecting the 'heArt of Photography' sitting on thousands of great images, the majority of which will never be seen! Then there is the tog who chase's the latest model, upgrading camera bodies every six months or so, mistaking the ability that to buy the best, makes them the best, true, it gives greater bragging rights, but that's all, it doesn't add to the quality of their work!
Do you need anther monthly debt around your neck?
Some will wear that debt like Mr T wears his Gold Chains, like a the tog who wears the latest body and lens, jewellery?
Some may see that debt as a noose, that will get tighter, certainly after the 12 month special offer ends and your toes are scraping the floor.
Happy snapping, shutter, not neck!
Karl Weaver
Russ, to answer your question....
I think it might be wise to stick with what you have, I have the Photoshop CC package and it is a magical piece of software, as a PS/Photography tutor I have all versions for all platforms, including the highly emotive iPad.
This covers all bases so to speak, will I be able to justify the rental of this software when they up the prices?
I'm not sure, I don't usually scream until I'm bitten, unlike some of the more established members of this group who's motto seems to be 'Its new, I don't like it'.
Time will tell, John Riley says 'photographers don't need anywhere near what PS offers', maybe that should read 'most photographers', splitting pixels?, probably.
In all hobbies/interests we like to feel we have the most desirable that particular field has to offer, in photography, once you become aware that you really don't 'need' thirty lenses, that's 'need' not 'want', then the temptation may be to invest heavily in software, somehow believing that clicking on the PS icon is going to offer the promise of top class images, fairy dust in binary code, nope, no, never!
That's down to us, the eyes behind the lens, some togs realise this pretty quickly and spend a lifetime perfecting the 'heArt of Photography' sitting on thousands of great images, the majority of which will never be seen! Then there is the tog who chase's the latest model, upgrading camera bodies every six months or so, mistaking the ability that to buy the best, makes them the best, true, it gives greater bragging rights, but that's all, it doesn't add to the quality of their work!
Do you need anther monthly debt around your neck?
Some will wear that debt like Mr T wears his Gold Chains, like a the tog who wears the latest body and lens, jewellery?
Some may see that debt as a noose, that will get tighter, certainly after the 12 month special offer ends and your toes are scraping the floor.
Happy snapping, shutter, not neck!
Karl Weaver
Russ wrote:
Just been sent an email from Adobe saying they have a special offer on their Photoshop CC cloud. The minimum requirements of Photoshop CS3 has been dropped, so i now qualify for their monthly payment scheme of £8.28 per month for 12 months.
I already have Photoshop Elements 11 and Lightroom 5.3. And i am not a pro photographer. My photographic level is probably still around the keen beginner, top end of beginner. Not even enthusiast level. I intend to keep improving but at my level can i really justify anything more than Elements and Lightroom?
£8 or so a month sounds very good for the best software available. I have two voices in my head at the moment. One says go for it, in 6 months time you may regret it. The other says, don't be daft you're a beginner and this is for semi-pro and pro level.
Just been sent an email from Adobe saying they have a special offer on their Photoshop CC cloud. The minimum requirements of Photoshop CS3 has been dropped, so i now qualify for their monthly payment scheme of £8.28 per month for 12 months.
I already have Photoshop Elements 11 and Lightroom 5.3. And i am not a pro photographer. My photographic level is probably still around the keen beginner, top end of beginner. Not even enthusiast level. I intend to keep improving but at my level can i really justify anything more than Elements and Lightroom?
£8 or so a month sounds very good for the best software available. I have two voices in my head at the moment. One says go for it, in 6 months time you may regret it. The other says, don't be daft you're a beginner and this is for semi-pro and pro level.
Comment by Glowingblue posted on New Adobe CC Cloud deal at 21/11/2013 - 15:19
The K5 already has 6mp too many for my day job. I believe most pros think 12mp is more than enough. Nikon got it spot on sticking with the 16mp in the DF, but in a way that camera is immune from the megapixel race due to its 'back to basics' ethos and high end niche market. If Pentax were to bring out a FF with even the 12mp sensor from the D700 I'd be very happy, but I imagine the general public & reviewers might be scratching their heads and have the snide comments ready to go.
Megapixels is more of a marketing ploy now to all, except those with specialists requirements. Pixel peeping on a computer screen might make you feel great about your camera, but is has nothing to do photography, or even general picture quality IMO. When I hear youtubers like Grainger and Polin banging about 'look at these gorgeous files!', 'look at these options!', 'full frame is where you wanna be!', for sure they're nice, as they should be for the price, but state the facts, stop 'selling' us fantasy cameraland, lets hear about the real world and real basic requirements for once.
I would love a McLaren MP4-12 - but I would still only be able to drive it at 70mph everyday. Well, 77mph.