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Comment by MattMatic posted on Ok Ok I know! 17-70 Vs 16-50 at 20/02/2012 - 15:59
What about firmware updates?
AFAIK, the AF is linked to colour temperature in the K5. Maybe Pentax made some adjustments in a firmware update? You can always verify the firmware in the EXIF between shots...
It's an interesting possibility that goes to show I better perform an AF adjustment again!
Matt
AFAIK, the AF is linked to colour temperature in the K5. Maybe Pentax made some adjustments in a firmware update? You can always verify the firmware in the EXIF between shots...
It's an interesting possibility that goes to show I better perform an AF adjustment again!
Matt
Comment by MattMatic posted on K5 lens calibration shifting? at 20/02/2012 - 15:55
And just so the DA17-70 doesn't feel left out:
Wild Light, Jack & Jill, The Station Office, Clouds at Charmouth (on my wall!), Dandelion macro, Yorshire Light (on my wall!).
HTH!
Matt
Wild Light, Jack & Jill, The Station Office, Clouds at Charmouth (on my wall!), Dandelion macro, Yorshire Light (on my wall!).
HTH!
Matt
Comment by MattMatic posted on Ok Ok I know! 17-70 Vs 16-50 at 20/02/2012 - 13:53
This isn't going to help LBA, but a couple of shots may explain what I mean: f/2.8 at 43mm and f/2.8 but with PP.
Oh, and the DA*16-50 isn't as sharp as the DA*50-135 so it's advisable to carry both
As I said, for landscapes, the DA17-70 is superb (have a couple of shots on my wall in 18x12" glory).
Matt
Oh, and the DA*16-50 isn't as sharp as the DA*50-135 so it's advisable to carry both
As I said, for landscapes, the DA17-70 is superb (have a couple of shots on my wall in 18x12" glory).
Matt
Comment by MattMatic posted on Ok Ok I know! 17-70 Vs 16-50 at 20/02/2012 - 13:46
For audio sync issues (and other stuff too) I find Reaper superb
http://www.reaper.fm
It can handle video too - just drop the video & audio files onto it.
You can:
* Click on the Magnet symbol to disable snap to grid
* Hold the ALT key down while dragging the very end of a clip to re-time it (stretch without pitch change)
* Zoom in with the scroll wheels
* Nudge and sync to your heart's content
If you're going to use it for serious audio production then you definitely have to read the PDF guides. Also very nice that it's Mac / Windows too!
Matt
http://www.reaper.fm
It can handle video too - just drop the video & audio files onto it.
You can:
* Click on the Magnet symbol to disable snap to grid
* Hold the ALT key down while dragging the very end of a clip to re-time it (stretch without pitch change)
* Zoom in with the scroll wheels
* Nudge and sync to your heart's content
If you're going to use it for serious audio production then you definitely have to read the PDF guides. Also very nice that it's Mac / Windows too!
Matt
Comment by MattMatic posted on using the external microphone jack at 20/02/2012 - 12:47
Jules - I believe George means the "proper" Ltds
i.e. 31mm, 43mm, 77mm.
They'll set you back a pretty penny
(Have tried the 31 & 77 - astonishing build quality and just beautiful to use! Optically superb, but surprisingly some of the other Pentax glass isn't too far behind for most shots. I daren't get a taste for them though!!)
Matt
i.e. 31mm, 43mm, 77mm.
They'll set you back a pretty penny
(Have tried the 31 & 77 - astonishing build quality and just beautiful to use! Optically superb, but surprisingly some of the other Pentax glass isn't too far behind for most shots. I daren't get a taste for them though!!)
Matt
Comment by MattMatic posted on Ok Ok I know! 17-70 Vs 16-50 at 20/02/2012 - 12:42
Have tried all three of the Pentax zooms
The DA17-70 is an excellent lens. Sometimes it hunts because the zoom ring has almost no inertia. Gently holding a finger on the ring is enough to dampen it. But, it's almost impossible to video with this lens.
In the end I plumped for the DA*16-50. Purple fringing (EDIT: actually longitudinal chromatic aberration) is worse with this, showing its ugly head at apertures wider than about f/4. But, there is definitely 'something' about the rendering compared with the DA17-70. Not sure, but it can be quite stunning with portraits.It's also quite a monster!
It's a tricky one... it was good having the same filter thread size between the DA17-70 and DA*50-135, but I also like the WR of the DA*, and having the extra stop. I would say that for portraiture and closer work the DA* trumps the DA, but for landscape the DA17-70 is probably sharper (but lacking WR). Having the extra 1mm is helpful, and means I hardly use the DA12-24.
My wife has the DA16-45, and that's still a superb lens. I've seen it sell for stupidly low values! (Think I saw one go for £160 recently :shock
Each lens has its own merits - unfortunately there isn't the perfect combination (yet). For example, I still have the FA24-90 and coupled with the DA12-24 this is a stunning combination. Build quality of the FA24-90 is certainly not up to the SDM series, but it's also incredibly light and compact. The DA17-70 build is definitely better
I would say that the DA*16-50 isn't exactly travelling light! The DA17-70 was just on the boundary of that for me...
Don't suppose that helps you much!
Matt
The DA17-70 is an excellent lens. Sometimes it hunts because the zoom ring has almost no inertia. Gently holding a finger on the ring is enough to dampen it. But, it's almost impossible to video with this lens.
In the end I plumped for the DA*16-50. Purple fringing (EDIT: actually longitudinal chromatic aberration) is worse with this, showing its ugly head at apertures wider than about f/4. But, there is definitely 'something' about the rendering compared with the DA17-70. Not sure, but it can be quite stunning with portraits.It's also quite a monster!
It's a tricky one... it was good having the same filter thread size between the DA17-70 and DA*50-135, but I also like the WR of the DA*, and having the extra stop. I would say that for portraiture and closer work the DA* trumps the DA, but for landscape the DA17-70 is probably sharper (but lacking WR). Having the extra 1mm is helpful, and means I hardly use the DA12-24.
My wife has the DA16-45, and that's still a superb lens. I've seen it sell for stupidly low values! (Think I saw one go for £160 recently :shock
Each lens has its own merits - unfortunately there isn't the perfect combination (yet). For example, I still have the FA24-90 and coupled with the DA12-24 this is a stunning combination. Build quality of the FA24-90 is certainly not up to the SDM series, but it's also incredibly light and compact. The DA17-70 build is definitely better
I would say that the DA*16-50 isn't exactly travelling light! The DA17-70 was just on the boundary of that for me...
Don't suppose that helps you much!
Matt
Comment by MattMatic posted on Ok Ok I know! 17-70 Vs 16-50 at 20/02/2012 - 10:38
Crossed in the ether
Comment by MattMatic posted on PSE9 Image sharpening at 17/02/2012 - 21:19
Quote:
Try sharpening using the LAB mode
PSE9 doesn't have Lab mode Try sharpening using the LAB mode
But you can duplicate the layer, sharpen the duplicate, and change the layer's blend mode to "Luminosity" (it's practically the same as fiddling about with Lab - even on full PS).
The noise doesn't originate from PSE9, but from the original image
There are many techniques for 'good' sharpening, as well as noise reduction.
www.hiddenelements.com and the associated book are a good place for tips and some freebie plugins.
Matt
Comment by MattMatic posted on PSE9 Image sharpening at 17/02/2012 - 19:23
Just seen that the Pentax O-VF1 External Viewfinder is currently £99.95 at Jessops.
That's getting a bit more of a reasonable price
Matt
That's getting a bit more of a reasonable price
Matt
Comment by MattMatic posted on Pentax Q viewfinder at 17/02/2012 - 15:32
P.S. I agree Matt, that Dandelion shot is Priceless!
I hink the consensus would be that I just get over it!
But, as I said, the DA*16-50 has different quality. Not everyone likes (or appreciates) the differences, so YMMV. It does look like there'll be some kind of DA* replacement in the future (from the Pentax lens roadmap).
If I were you, I'd just enjoy what you have and get back to taking great photos!
Matt