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Comment by MrB posted on First 'go' with the K-50, Oh! Dear! at 17/10/2014 - 17:31
Nigel, I would be pleased if I had captured any of these compositions. The colours are mostly as I like them, but I think I would slightly reduce the red in 5, 6 and 8. Although, of course, I realise that the scenes might have had the appearance shown here at the time you shot them.
Cheers.
Philip
Cheers.
Philip
Comment by MrB posted on The Coast at Studland at 16/10/2014 - 18:50
It certainly seems to be flourishing, John. Have you got a shot in which we can see a trapped fly?
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Philip
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Philip
Comment by MrB posted on Carniverous Plant at 16/10/2014 - 13:18
I like these images Nigel, and particularly the impression of depth in 1 and 6. In 2 the sky looks a rather unnatural blue colour to me - I would expect a shade more towards cyan, as in 1 and 3.
Cheers.
Philip
Cheers.
Philip
Comment by MrB posted on Handfast Point & The Pinnacles at 14/10/2014 - 19:51
Yes, Patrick - K-5II Custom Menu C4/26 "AF Fine Adjustment", but don't know if it works for that Sigma lens.
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Philip
Cheers.
Philip
Comment by MrB posted on Autumn mists at 13/10/2014 - 14:46
jvs wrote:
Did you use a tripod? Shutter speed at 1/125sec I would say was too slow otherwise.
This comment is puzzling - am I missing something?. Following the guideline - shutter speed faster than 1/(focal length x 1.5) - a speed of 1/125s without tripod gives the photographer at least 2 stops benefit. In addition, SR was On, so that should give a total hand-held shooting benefit well in excess of 4 stops.Did you use a tripod? Shutter speed at 1/125sec I would say was too slow otherwise.
Is it possible that the lens requires focus calibration?
Cheers.
Philip
Comment by MrB posted on Autumn mists at 13/10/2014 - 01:18
Thank you Lenny and John.
Philip
Philip
Comment by MrB posted on Viewfinder magnification? at 06/10/2014 - 10:45
Thank you Lenny, that makes sense, but does it also suggest that it might be less suitable for someone like me who wears spectacles, as they keep the eye further from viewfinder?
Cheers.
Philip
Cheers.
Philip
Comment by MrB posted on Viewfinder magnification? at 06/10/2014 - 10:03
It would be interesting to hear from someone who uses one of those eyecups in Bill's link - 1.2x magnification doesn't seem much but does it significantly improve the view?
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Philip
Cheers.
Philip
Comment by MrB posted on Viewfinder magnification? at 06/10/2014 - 06:50
If the aim is to portray the real scene then, for me, the sky should not have a blue colour cast. I think that the colours, brightness and contrast of everything below the sky are as I would expect to see them. In my view, blending a more dramatic B&W conversion of the sky with the rest of the original colour version, gives a more realistic image.
Cheers.
Philip
Cheers.
Philip
Comment by MrB posted on Five in a Row - my eclectic mix at 04/10/2014 - 11:35
I'm sure an experienced member will tell you if I am writing rubbish here! :
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Philip