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Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on What's your latest acquisition? at 23/02/2025 - 10:56
Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on Matterhorn, Zermatt, Switzerland (Colour v/s black & white) Shot on Pentax K-5 ll at 24/01/2025 - 10:37
Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on Sharing images and social media at 21/01/2025 - 10:31
I don't think I've read anything about anyone being unhappy with their K-3 III but it's an expensive camera so maybe the volume isn't there any more.
Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on Pentax K-3 III discontinued? at 20/01/2025 - 11:08
I have seen more 17s on the used market recently, that doesn't surprise me at all.
Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on Pentax K-3 III Monochrome - quite a few used ones about! at 20/01/2025 - 11:04
Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on Spad's DSO fannyings! at 17/01/2025 - 11:15
1. Make sure they are evenly lit over the whole surface
2. Use a tripod and two-second timer to make sure there's no camera movement
3. Stop the lens down to f/8 or a little more for best sharpness (that's not the sharpest lens, especially at 55mm)
4. Make sure that the exposure is correct - I would shoot in manual mode
5. If the images come out dull then it's likely that you need to play with the jpeg profile to better reflect the colour and contrast of the paintings
Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on Need Help with Photographing Paintings – Colors Look Dull and Shadowy at 15/01/2025 - 12:45
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Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on Survey for Pentax film project at 08/01/2025 - 13:18
Just add an LED light panel and a macro lens. They also sell this kit with their own light which fits together with the rest of it but I can't see it on Amazon UK.
Just avoid flatbed scanners like the Epson V series as they're terrible for scanning negatives, producing very soft results in my experience.
Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on Macro lens for copying at 02/01/2025 - 10:17
Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on Barred but not banned at 27/12/2024 - 09:25
TT Artisan 75mm f1.5
f1.5 – f16
Closest distance is .75M 2.5ft
coated lens
6 elements in 4 groups
Distance Scale (adjustable)
13 blades
A modern vintage lens beautifully crafted from metal and glass. Stunning to look at a delight to hold. All the advantages of a new lens with the characteristics of an old classic. £213.00 delivered in a quality presentation box with a mini cleaning kit including, including I kid you not, a pair of white cotton gloves to handle it with. Certainly not what you would call expensive for a new lens but built to last and very capable. The perfect addition to the collection of any discerning lensoholic and most definitely a keeper. Whilst this type of lens may not be for everyone, for those who are interested, I have no hesitation in recommending it 110%. Just my opinion!
Have a very happy and Holy Christmas everyone with good health, wealth and good fortune in the year ahead,
D.