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Comment by K10D posted on Are they worth the cost? at 10/03/2011 - 01:22
Don wrote:
now when it comes to composition... I must say a talented printer can make 5 or six differently cropped prints off a single medium format neg, and blow them up 8x10 and you'd never guess each "Shot" was from 1 negative....
so which is better? if you got clients that don't mind if you shoot off shot after shot with your d-slr from varying angles go d-slr... and is willing to be at the park for a while. But if you got the kind of client that expects you to be at the park, set up in a prime locale and they want to be in and out in ten minutes.... medium format might be a better option...
I wouldn't turn my nose up at the 645d, if someone offered me one...
Don, your a pro are you not? I'm basically talking about rich Joe Moneybags.K10D wrote:
Lets say we have a 10"x10" print, the extra resolution of the MF is compressed more than the 35mm or APS-C. There must be a size of print break point where the MF starts to show the extra detail.
I think that that is way above an A4 print.
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having shot with a yaschika tlr, a 4x5 medium format camera... I can tell there are nuances that become apparent even in the small prints... different isn't necessarily better, but there are differences....johnriley wrote:
The medium format quality will be better and they are worth the money if they are what you need.
We still need to define under what conditions "better". Can anyone tell the difference for similar size prints (format appearance accepted).The medium format quality will be better and they are worth the money if they are what you need.
Lets say we have a 10"x10" print, the extra resolution of the MF is compressed more than the 35mm or APS-C. There must be a size of print break point where the MF starts to show the extra detail.
I think that that is way above an A4 print.
Best regards
now when it comes to composition... I must say a talented printer can make 5 or six differently cropped prints off a single medium format neg, and blow them up 8x10 and you'd never guess each "Shot" was from 1 negative....
so which is better? if you got clients that don't mind if you shoot off shot after shot with your d-slr from varying angles go d-slr... and is willing to be at the park for a while. But if you got the kind of client that expects you to be at the park, set up in a prime locale and they want to be in and out in ten minutes.... medium format might be a better option...
I wouldn't turn my nose up at the 645d, if someone offered me one...
Best regards
Comment by K10D posted on Are they worth the cost? at 09/03/2011 - 23:51
I agree with those sizes quoted John yet I'm sure that not all those buying a DMF would be producing large prints. Going back to the wedding album comparrison, they are not large prints and that is where the use of MF or DMF is questionable.
I've seen some large prints from a guy over here who uses a 645D link
and they are amazing, no qhestion.
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I've seen some large prints from a guy over here who uses a 645D link
and they are amazing, no qhestion.
Best regards
Comment by K10D posted on Are they worth the cost? at 09/03/2011 - 23:49
johnriley wrote:
The medium format quality will be better and they are worth the money if they are what you need.
We still need to define under what conditions "better". Can anyone tell the difference for similar size prints (format appearance accepted).The medium format quality will be better and they are worth the money if they are what you need.
Lets say we have a 10"x10" print, the extra resolution of the MF is compressed more than the 35mm or APS-C. There must be a size of print break point where the MF starts to show the extra detail.
I think that that is way above an A4 print.
Best regards
Comment by K10D posted on Are they worth the cost? at 09/03/2011 - 23:31
Just looking at one of the post's from Doctor Jeff:
"FWIW: MZ-50 or MZ-30 are both good tools.
I shot my daughter's wedding with an MZ-50 standing beside the "official" photographer (colour print film) and the results were as good as those from his Swedish Cube.
Never tried it on slide film, but that is really only a matter of metering if the optics are OK.
Geoff"
Interesting that for your average print size (wedding album) the resultant photographs are indistinguishable between formats.
Yes, for poster size prints the larger the format, the better, but for those who use MF and never produce large prints, is it just the ownership factor or is there more detail in an A4 print from MF than say 35mm or APS-C?
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"FWIW: MZ-50 or MZ-30 are both good tools.
I shot my daughter's wedding with an MZ-50 standing beside the "official" photographer (colour print film) and the results were as good as those from his Swedish Cube.
Never tried it on slide film, but that is really only a matter of metering if the optics are OK.
Geoff"
Interesting that for your average print size (wedding album) the resultant photographs are indistinguishable between formats.
Yes, for poster size prints the larger the format, the better, but for those who use MF and never produce large prints, is it just the ownership factor or is there more detail in an A4 print from MF than say 35mm or APS-C?
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Comment by K10D posted on Are they worth the cost? at 09/03/2011 - 23:21
No water inside, just a crusty sea dog appearance outside.
All cleaned off now. Cold sweet water on a J cloth.
Back out tomorrow.
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All cleaned off now. Cold sweet water on a J cloth.
Back out tomorrow.
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Comment by K10D posted on K7 & lens drowned at 06/03/2011 - 15:51
Well its a risk, being waist deep in the sea and kite surfers whizzing past.
Odd that the events end up being caught as it happens!
pre splash
splash impact
Washed the camera with sweet water after the session and all's well. Fish eye lens was encrusted with salt!
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Odd that the events end up being caught as it happens!
pre splash
splash impact
Washed the camera with sweet water after the session and all's well. Fish eye lens was encrusted with salt!
Best regards
Comment by K10D posted on K7 & lens drowned at 06/03/2011 - 12:55
K10D wrote:
The gays approach at 50KPH + and it's only their timing that stops me getting trashed.
Oh dear, how did I write that! No wonder the spell checker didn't show an issue. The guys will not be happy about that.The gays approach at 50KPH + and it's only their timing that stops me getting trashed.
Just back from an afternoon waist deep with the K7 and fish eye. One near pass drown me and the camera/lens. Shook off the excess and kept shooting. Just sprayed the lot with fresh water from a spray bottle and dried it.
Works fine!
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Comment by K10D posted on Pentax Fish Eye at home at 06/03/2011 - 11:11
techno-terminator wrote:
How long have CR Kennedy had your lens ?
And they reckon another 2 months before they have enough to send it in one parcel .
I would have thought a letter to Pentax themselves by now would be reasonable .
Since January 22nd.How long have CR Kennedy had your lens ?
And they reckon another 2 months before they have enough to send it in one parcel .
I would have thought a letter to Pentax themselves by now would be reasonable .
KZ wrote:
In Hungary if you buy from a reputable delaer and there is any fault during the warranty period and the dealer is not able to have it repaired within 4 weeks you are offered some kind of temporary replacement. It is not in the law, it’s just a usual practice of reputable delaers. My Tamron faulted a bit more than a month ago. I took it back to the dealer, but 4 weeks later it was still under repair (as far as I know in Germany), so on Monday I got a temporary replacement lens free. Guess what, a Sigma. Must admit, i’m very happy because i have a chance to try a lens have never used before.
I bought the lens in the USA in Feb 2008 for $650 from B&H. Odd that it's only $750 now! (Pentax lens price increase??????) So no warranty and it was not a lens failure, I did the damage.In Hungary if you buy from a reputable delaer and there is any fault during the warranty period and the dealer is not able to have it repaired within 4 weeks you are offered some kind of temporary replacement. It is not in the law, it’s just a usual practice of reputable delaers. My Tamron faulted a bit more than a month ago. I took it back to the dealer, but 4 weeks later it was still under repair (as far as I know in Germany), so on Monday I got a temporary replacement lens free. Guess what, a Sigma. Must admit, i’m very happy because i have a chance to try a lens have never used before.
CR Kennedy are the official importer for Pentax as well as Sigma, Hassled & Bladdered plus many other marks.
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Comment by K10D posted on Getting upset with Pentax at 06/03/2011 - 01:53
All comments appreciated.
Shot composition did not enter my head. These are not set up shots. Only the last two shown were "normal" and I wanted my shadow in one shot.
The gays approach at 50KPH + and it's only their timing that stops me getting trashed. The first five shots are an actual sequence, as are the next three. I didn't show the landings although caught.
They go over the top very close and just trying to keep them in frame was an issue as I had shorts on with wallet, mobile and car keys in my pockets and did not want to "fall in".
I'm back out in an hour armed with swimming shorts, so it'll only be me, the K7 and fish eye that risk submersion or impact.
The technique has to be very similar to close in photography of snow/skateboarding.
Weather is "perfec" just need Katherine Zeta in frame.
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Shot composition did not enter my head. These are not set up shots. Only the last two shown were "normal" and I wanted my shadow in one shot.
The gays approach at 50KPH + and it's only their timing that stops me getting trashed. The first five shots are an actual sequence, as are the next three. I didn't show the landings although caught.
They go over the top very close and just trying to keep them in frame was an issue as I had shorts on with wallet, mobile and car keys in my pockets and did not want to "fall in".
I'm back out in an hour armed with swimming shorts, so it'll only be me, the K7 and fish eye that risk submersion or impact.
The technique has to be very similar to close in photography of snow/skateboarding.
Weather is "perfec" just need Katherine Zeta in frame.
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Comment by K10D posted on Pentax Fish Eye at home at 06/03/2011 - 01:46
Well thats that sorted.
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