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Comment by Mannesty posted on Test Shots SMC Pentax-A 1:2 50mm Lens at 03/07/2009 - 09:35
. . . are you perhaps using a selected focus point, other than the centre point?
Tips:
1: Use a flash, it'll help stop' the motion caused by the wind.
2: Use a tripod.
3: Wait for a calmer day.
Unless there is something seriously wrong with this lens, these images should be pin sharp, like most of the images in your gallery.
Comment by Mannesty posted on Test Shots SMC Pentax-A 1:2 50mm Lens at 03/07/2009 - 09:02
. . . you must be very happy with the lens.
Comment by Mannesty posted on Still dithering over the DA* 50-135mm ? at 03/07/2009 - 08:13
Comment by Mannesty posted on Still dithering over the DA* 50-135mm ? at 02/07/2009 - 23:31
Good luck with your sale.
Comment by Mannesty posted on Tamron sp 300 2.8 adaptall2 60B with ring pka at 02/07/2009 - 23:29
Comment by Mannesty posted on Got any spare bread ? at 02/07/2009 - 23:23
BEWARE: Some seriously high voltages may exist on components inside your flash. It would not be wise to 'have a go' yourself unless you know what you are doing.
Comment by Mannesty posted on replacement / mending for broken flash unit at 02/07/2009 - 23:19
To check it, remove the lens and fit the translucent body cap that came with your camera (not critical if it's not to hand).
Point the camera at a bright'ish light source (not the sun) and adjust the dioptre (the slider on top of the eyecup) to get the guide lines in the viewfinder sharp.
Refit the lens and try another MF shot on a tripod and see if it is any better.
Comment by Mannesty posted on Test Shots SMC Pentax-A 1:2 50mm Lens at 02/07/2009 - 23:09
While I ponder my budget and what I can sell off (is my PZ-1p body worth anything? It's in pristine condition), I have another problem I hope someone can give me some advice about: my SMC FA 28-80 Power Zoom lens is missing the P>A>AS Power Zoom (I assume) button and cover, lost long ago in the mists of time. I emailed Pentax tech support, but haven't heard anything yet. Any ideas?
Thanks again!
Bart
www.harrowtechnical.co.uk or www.asahiphoto.co.uk might be able to help. Both in UK though.
Comment by Mannesty posted on Hi from CT -- lens/body question at 02/07/2009 - 22:55
Comment by Mannesty posted on Hi from CT -- lens/body question at 02/07/2009 - 22:53
Had already decided before I posted these images that if they didn't work I would call it a day on this sort of photgraphy as I don't appear to be learning from all the consructive comments and obviously am not up to it. I will stick to the easy stuff - wildlife in AF and leave the tricky stuff to the experts.
To improve your flower shots, they should be still, ideally. Avoid windy conditions.
To test the IQ of your new lens, just take a landscape shot or some buildings and post them so we can see them here.