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Comment by MattMatic posted on Flash models and battery life at 19/09/2012 - 20:51
Now that is pink!
Adds new meaning to "Looking at the world through rose tinted glasses"!
Matt
Comment by MattMatic posted on Pentax In The Pink at 19/09/2012 - 13:46
http://www.maxmax.com/nikon_d300HR.htm this was the original comparison with the D300 (which look like they may have been sharpened as well... not 100% sure)
The difference will, of course, depend on the strength of the AA filter. I suspect the difference may be larger in an APS-C camera (as opposed to FF).
Not long to wait for reviews....
Matt
The difference will, of course, depend on the strength of the AA filter. I suspect the difference may be larger in an APS-C camera (as opposed to FF).
Not long to wait for reviews....
Matt
Comment by MattMatic posted on K-5 Mk II at 19/09/2012 - 13:43
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I'm quite interested in the idea of the K5 IIs, as moire is not a problem in most of the shots I take, but I'd really like to know how much more detail is it going to actually give? Also, how easy is it to remove moire if it's obvious on any particular subjects? I see that Lightroom 4 can be used to remove moire.
Me too I'm quite interested in the idea of the K5 IIs, as moire is not a problem in most of the shots I take, but I'd really like to know how much more detail is it going to actually give? Also, how easy is it to remove moire if it's obvious on any particular subjects? I see that Lightroom 4 can be used to remove moire.
LR4.1 can do a pretty good job from what I've seen
Some tough stuff needs Photoshop (just Google for it - most of the removal is chromatic moire which is easy). Luminance moire is harder to remove.
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There's an interesting comparison of a 5D Mk III with and without the filter here, if it actually makes that much difference I think I will be getting a K5 IIs and forgetting about wishing for a FF Pentax completely.
I've seen similar differences in D800 & D800E, as well as other AAF/OLPF removed hacked cameras.There's an interesting comparison of a 5D Mk III with and without the filter here, if it actually makes that much difference I think I will be getting a K5 IIs and forgetting about wishing for a FF Pentax completely.
I'm up for the K-5 IIS when funds allow... I prefer the weight and size ratio over other brands
Matt
Comment by MattMatic posted on K-5 Mk II at 19/09/2012 - 13:02
For most print sharpening, I view at 50% within Photoshop and adjust USM/Smart Sharpen with the Preview button checked (and toggle it off to see the comparison).
Works for me
Matt
Works for me
Matt
Comment by MattMatic posted on How much Unsharp Mask? at 19/09/2012 - 12:57
Just to add: when you have ISO-override assigned to a wheel, you can press the Green button to switch back to Auto-ISO.
The change from Auto-ISO to a forced ISO is also indicated in the viewfinder and top LCD. An underlined ISO value shows it's forced, the "Auto" indicator appearing shows it's in auto (IIRC)
Matt
The change from Auto-ISO to a forced ISO is also indicated in the viewfinder and top LCD. An underlined ISO value shows it's forced, the "Auto" indicator appearing shows it's in auto (IIRC)
Matt
Comment by MattMatic posted on k-5 randomly choosing ISO at 19/09/2012 - 12:54
The Pentax 10-17 is a fisheye, while the Sigma 8-16 is rectilinear.
Completely different fields of view
(The Pentax @ 10mm is 180 degrees, while the Sigma @ 8mm is 114 degrees)
You're comparing apples and oranges
Matt
Comment by MattMatic posted on Pentax 10-17mm Vs Sigma 8-16mm at 18/09/2012 - 11:58
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Yet another boring negative post full of regret. If pentax doesn't do what you want then change systems.
It really is that easy. Me im looking forward to the new k-5.
As for focus points nearly all the top studio photographers use centre point and decompose!
Good luck if you do swap systems, but the grass is not always greener.
+1 Yet another boring negative post full of regret. If pentax doesn't do what you want then change systems.
It really is that easy. Me im looking forward to the new k-5.
As for focus points nearly all the top studio photographers use centre point and decompose!
Good luck if you do swap systems, but the grass is not always greener.
I shoot plenty of variety, commercially too, flash/studio/field and none of your points have stopped me I rarely had a problem with the original *ist-D, but the K-5 constantly exceeds my expectations for IQ and usability (and I've used other systems too).
I'm looking forward to the K-5 Mark 2
You pays yer money and makes yer choices...
Matt
Comment by MattMatic posted on Sorry Pentax - Switching to Nikon at 18/09/2012 - 08:40
Technically:
1. There are nasty halos showing around the statue
2. You've 'corrected' the sky, but missed the negative space within the statue
3. As Peter said, the exposure would be better on the statue (and the sky nearing whites)
HTH!
Matt
1. There are nasty halos showing around the statue
2. You've 'corrected' the sky, but missed the negative space within the statue
3. As Peter said, the exposure would be better on the statue (and the sky nearing whites)
HTH!
Matt
Comment by MattMatic posted on Straight Black and white at 06/09/2012 - 11:21
But... if you did, you'll probably need a monster of a flash to fill a venue (unless you're shooting at higher ISOs).
I do have a huge Metz 50MZ5 hammer head (with NiMH) that's looking for a home. It really is a monster with a GN of 70 and a weight to match
Matt