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Comment by milamber posted on Pentax Kr "AA" Battery Adaptor at 05/03/2012 - 17:52
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Comment by milamber posted on Pentax Kr "AA" Battery Adaptor at 05/03/2012 - 16:24
That's the first post I've ever seen complaining that a macro image is too sharp and/or in focus
Comment by milamber posted on Macro-very narrow focus area at full magnification at 05/03/2012 - 14:49
Don't think Charlotte is giving up. I think she's selling this to get something better to embarrass us even further
pm sent about the converter.
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Comment by milamber posted on Macro stuff at 05/03/2012 - 13:43
simonarron wrote:
Compliments to both judge and podium nominees. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to work out vignette methodology in PS Elements...
Likewise with Corel PSP. Wish there was a 'vignette' button! I've more or less cracked it, but it's a bit of a lengthy process. Just got to find a subject nowCompliments to both judge and podium nominees. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to work out vignette methodology in PS Elements...
Comment by milamber posted on Fortnightly competition 87 entries: bokeh at 02/03/2012 - 10:59
Based on my own experience I'd advise you to pick up some good used Pentax M or A primes and have a play with them. Other than them needing to be used in manual mode/manual focus there isn't a great deal optically between the best of them and the modern primes.
I'd start with a M or A 50mm 1.7 and work from there. You can get these for very little money and sell them on without a loss in the future if you upgrade.
They are beautifully made and very sharp. Using manual mode will teach you much more about the mechanics of photgraphy than buying a modern prime and sticking the camera on auto or even AV mode.
Since I've bought a few manual lenses I'm enjoying the hobby far more and have been encouraged to become far more creative. There is something about getting a good shot with these lenses that is lacking with a modern one with all the bells and whistles!
I'd start with a M or A 50mm 1.7 and work from there. You can get these for very little money and sell them on without a loss in the future if you upgrade.
They are beautifully made and very sharp. Using manual mode will teach you much more about the mechanics of photgraphy than buying a modern prime and sticking the camera on auto or even AV mode.
Since I've bought a few manual lenses I'm enjoying the hobby far more and have been encouraged to become far more creative. There is something about getting a good shot with these lenses that is lacking with a modern one with all the bells and whistles!
Comment by milamber posted on Lens vs Photoshop at 02/03/2012 - 10:56
Brilliant - I wouldn't know where to start.
If I was being super-critical the clothes with the red highlights in the first one look a little false, but the bit of red on the poster is a lovely touch.
I'd have had just the one bike red with that touch on the poster, but I couldn't do it anyway!
If I was being super-critical the clothes with the red highlights in the first one look a little false, but the bit of red on the poster is a lovely touch.
I'd have had just the one bike red with that touch on the poster, but I couldn't do it anyway!
Comment by milamber posted on A go at selective colouring at 29/02/2012 - 18:31
Looking to buy a few macro related bits and pieces and thought I'd try here first.
The focus rail doesn't have to be in perfect cosmetic order as long as it's solid and works fine. For use on a Redsnapper RHS-12 ball head if that makes any difference, which I doubt, but thought I'd mention it. I probably only need a 2 way, but would consider a 4 way as well.
Also looking for a set of 'Ashai Pentax Auto Extension Tubes K'. I know most makes will be fine, but I already have a 50mm Pentax tube and want them to match. It's sad, but there you are.
I might also be interested in a 2x macro converter if anyone has a decent brand in good condition. I'm not convinced the quality would be good enough with one of these, but if anyone has one for sale and can convince me I might bite. There is a nice 3x for sale on the forum, but I think that might be too much magnification at the cost of quality.
The focus rail doesn't have to be in perfect cosmetic order as long as it's solid and works fine. For use on a Redsnapper RHS-12 ball head if that makes any difference, which I doubt, but thought I'd mention it. I probably only need a 2 way, but would consider a 4 way as well.
Also looking for a set of 'Ashai Pentax Auto Extension Tubes K'. I know most makes will be fine, but I already have a 50mm Pentax tube and want them to match. It's sad, but there you are.
I might also be interested in a 2x macro converter if anyone has a decent brand in good condition. I'm not convinced the quality would be good enough with one of these, but if anyone has one for sale and can convince me I might bite. There is a nice 3x for sale on the forum, but I think that might be too much magnification at the cost of quality.
Comment by milamber posted on WTB: Macro Focus Rail, genuine Pentax extension tubes and (possibly) 2x macro teleconverter at 29/02/2012 - 15:20
Hi Dan
Not sure I quite understand your second comment.
The manual focus seems to have been improved with the dioptre adjustment, which is great, but could you just explain the other problem in a bit more detail and I'll try to help if I can.
Not sure I quite understand your second comment.
The manual focus seems to have been improved with the dioptre adjustment, which is great, but could you just explain the other problem in a bit more detail and I'll try to help if I can.
Comment by milamber posted on K-r manual focussing at 29/02/2012 - 15:09
Sounds like it's just a problem with the manual focus - everything else is fine so I don't see any reason why you couldn't sell it on Ebay or similar for a decent price still and upgrade to the K-5 as planned. I'd guess that it would cost far more than the difference between it's value now and it's 'fixed' value to get it repaired.
Obviously you need to mention that there is a slight problem with the manual focus using the viewfinder, but, to be honest, I'd guess a fair number of potential buyers wouldn't dream of using anything but AF anyway. It's fine with live view, I think you said.
The ladybird I posted the other day was manual focus using the viewfinder with a M 50mm 1.7 and a 50mm extension tube. Depth of field was tiny, but I was able to get it in focus in the viewfinder fairly easily.
https://www.pentaxuser.com/photo/ladybird-42910/large
Obviously you need to mention that there is a slight problem with the manual focus using the viewfinder, but, to be honest, I'd guess a fair number of potential buyers wouldn't dream of using anything but AF anyway. It's fine with live view, I think you said.
The ladybird I posted the other day was manual focus using the viewfinder with a M 50mm 1.7 and a 50mm extension tube. Depth of field was tiny, but I was able to get it in focus in the viewfinder fairly easily.
https://www.pentaxuser.com/photo/ladybird-42910/large
Comment by milamber posted on K-r manual focussing at 29/02/2012 - 14:02
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