I have now put this on my test area of my site while I finalise how I'm going to display it: link

Sorry for filling this with so many similar images, but I'm seeing improvements all the time. This time with reduced height to thin the image out a bit (although I'm not sure this isn't changing the aspect ratio of the aircraft?):




I definitely prefer this to the original crop (even without a logo), thanks cabstar for the idea.

And now cropped the right hand side to make space for a logo:

I have now rotated it 1.4 degrees clockwise to level the runway (surprised it was such a small amount, the original looked serveral degrees out). I think it might be slightly too much but 1.3 degrees looked to little:




The crop is slightly different as a result.

It gives more resolution really (finer control) of the settings, however in auto exposure modes time the shutter is open for is effectively stepless (the camera determines a more precise time and displays the closest speed).

In manual it allows you tune the exposure more finely, handheld meters generally meter to 1/10th stop.

I set mine to 1/2 stops, when 'scrolling through' shutter speeds it takes fewer clicks.

Hi,

It is to set the increment between your EV levels to those set on the camera (which are also adjustable).

On the K-5 the EV Steps menu option allows you to select either 1/2 or 1/3 steps in the EV value (I presume the K-7 has a similar option). You should set your meter steps to the same as the camera:

1/3 set 0.3
1/2 set 0.5

Basically it changes the number of steps between each stop of aperture/shutter speed. i.e. instead of 1/125th, 1/250th, 1/500th by setting half stops (1/2 or 0.5) you get 1/125th, 1/180th, 1/250th, 1/330th, 1/500th...

Hi Budu,

It could certainly be a bit more colourful (and not green), but thanks to Murphey's law, it was my best shot of the afternoon (it's one of the few times I've seen this runway used for landings too).

I plan to change the image regularly (with more of the stunning shots I'm going to take ).

John.

cabstar:
Good point, I haven't got as far as deciding how I'm going to display it yet. I had intended to run it across the top with logo/blurb underneath and think it has the right balance for that, something I need to think about.

piotro:
Thanks, yes I did consider doing that, but I feel it gives is a bit more dynamic to the cropped image, although I will try it.

Hi Bob,

I usually shoot with the rear LCD off and don't use the flash much. My expectation is that if I needed use use the Lithiums it would be a stopgap only until I could recharge, so I'd aim to reduce power use to the minimum.

As you say they're not cheap to try out, especially as I've only seen them in packs of four, and you need six!

Hi Bob,

Yes, it's the ability to leave them in the bag and know they'll work when needed I'm interested in. I will be buying another camera battery (or two) but I'd like a further backup option (I don't know how long the camera batteries hold charge for)?

The other reason is keeping power to the camera whilst my single battery is charging (I've had problems in the past with my Optio-S losing settings when without power whilst charging).

John.