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Comment by JAK posted on Manual problem with my K7 at 08/09/2020 - 18:35
What happens if you put the camera in the other modes other than M ? The rear screen should confirm which mode you've set. Check that setting shown on the rear screen is matching the mode dial you've set.
Also, has it all worked correctly previously?
Also, has it all worked correctly previously?
Comment by JAK posted on Manual problem with my K7 at 08/09/2020 - 15:58
Try one with the flower in the same plane as the vase to get both in focus.
A re-edit of your original doesn't look so bad if it's cropped to just include the top of the vase from around the water level in the vase. The OOF effect isn't so prominent then and may even help.
A re-edit of your original doesn't look so bad if it's cropped to just include the top of the vase from around the water level in the vase. The OOF effect isn't so prominent then and may even help.
Comment by JAK posted on Cosmos in a vase at 08/09/2020 - 01:07
Hi,
I don't often comment on photos in the forum but I have to say with this the flower head is great, but not sure about the out of focus vase. It creates something of a distraction and spoils the effect. A painting by one of the great masters surely wouldn't emulate that?
I don't often comment on photos in the forum but I have to say with this the flower head is great, but not sure about the out of focus vase. It creates something of a distraction and spoils the effect. A painting by one of the great masters surely wouldn't emulate that?
Comment by JAK posted on Cosmos in a vase at 07/09/2020 - 16:28
Male blackbird 100%
Comment by JAK posted on What is this bird? at 05/09/2020 - 18:05
davidtrout wrote:
David
MrB wrote:
They really do look sleek, colourful and modern in the first two captures, David - which lens(es)/focal length(s) were used? The third is also fascinating for the apparent chaos of the overhead electrics!
Philip
I used a Sigma 10-20mm lens set at 10mm on the K70 for the close views and a D FA*70-200mm zoom on the K3 for the longer view of the train approaching the station under the wires. That castle in the background is Newcastle Keep which in my schooldays hundreds of boys used as a grandstand for trainspotting. They really do look sleek, colourful and modern in the first two captures, David - which lens(es)/focal length(s) were used? The third is also fascinating for the apparent chaos of the overhead electrics!
Philip
David
Can't promise it was a Pentax photo though but probably was c.1950
Comment by JAK posted on Modern Rail Traction at 25/08/2020 - 20:58
As it's urgent there's one on eBay, do you need the link?
Comment by JAK posted on wanted K3 II at 24/08/2020 - 19:37
After a break it can take a go or two to 'get back in the groove.' Hopefully you're OK now and can get on with your photography once again.
Comment by JAK posted on Pentax KS2 Blurred Pictures at 21/08/2020 - 17:39
If you're often taking photos in these conditions, it could be worth setting up a small studio with lights or a couple of flashes. You'd need at least a main light and a fill light to help avoid heavy shadows.
Another way take these would be near a window with daylight behind or to the side of you.
Even in auto it helps to know the settings the camera is proposing to use. Even better is Program mode which gives you controlled auto exposure .
Another way take these would be near a window with daylight behind or to the side of you.
Even in auto it helps to know the settings the camera is proposing to use. Even better is Program mode which gives you controlled auto exposure .
Comment by JAK posted on Pentax KS2 Blurred Pictures at 21/08/2020 - 16:13
I suspect some of the confusion lies in the fact that close up lenses screw into what we call the filter thread of the lens.
Comment by JAK posted on Odds and ends for sale at 20/08/2020 - 23:17
Do you not have a normal modern standard lens eg the 18--55 to experiment with first? I think you're trying to run before you can walk!