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Comment by MrB posted on All Rounder Lens - hit me with it..... at 17/04/2013 - 19:48
Hi there to another Phil!
If I take just one lens out on a trip, it is usually the 18-135. It is quite compact, not too heavy and, though perhaps more important in the UK, it is a WR lens. Despite what some of the reviewers might say, it seems to me to capture good colours, tones and contrast, with plenty of detail, as in your nice Claydon shots above. But, of course, what really matters is whether you like the results from it.
Philip
If I take just one lens out on a trip, it is usually the 18-135. It is quite compact, not too heavy and, though perhaps more important in the UK, it is a WR lens. Despite what some of the reviewers might say, it seems to me to capture good colours, tones and contrast, with plenty of detail, as in your nice Claydon shots above. But, of course, what really matters is whether you like the results from it.
Philip
Comment by MrB posted on Claydon House at 15/04/2013 - 18:21
Great shots of the hills, Stuart, but you've also got some wonderful skies there as well.
Philip
Philip
Comment by MrB posted on Llangollen Hills and Snow (Image heavy) at 14/04/2013 - 22:46
Mike-P wrote:
Posted and on it's way to the new owner.
I am delighted to have received the Sigma 24mm today by RMSD. It arrived safely, very securely packed and in excellent condition, just as described, and it looks and works great on the K-5. This was a very smooth and swift transaction - it has been a pleasure to do business with Mike.Posted and on it's way to the new owner.
Thank you, Mike.
Philip
Comment by MrB posted on FS: Sigma 24mm f2.8 AF Super Wide at 13/04/2013 - 18:20
johnha wrote:
I haven't called it P-mode since buying my Z-1 (*), which along with the K-5 have been set to either 'M' (as in Hyper-Manual aka one-shot-program mode) or 'P' (as in Hyper-Program). Both of these are basically the same as hitting the green button in 'M' gives you the other and then spinning the dials gives you Av or Tv. Choosing the program line is a minor consideration as it's so easy to override it anyway.
More difficult is the metering pattern setting, preferring spot for 'M' and multi-pattern for 'P', but when you really want a grab shot, using spot means you may need to press AE lock too and re-compose.
* I'm still amazed the Z-1 did all this 20yrs ago, in that once in Hyper-Manual one button press (IF) set the program line, then hit AE lock and it holds that setting, then spin either dial to turn it into one-shot Av or Tv - changing one setting to balance the other. It's an incredible user interface whilst giving you complete control if you want.
Good points, John.I haven't called it P-mode since buying my Z-1 (*), which along with the K-5 have been set to either 'M' (as in Hyper-Manual aka one-shot-program mode) or 'P' (as in Hyper-Program). Both of these are basically the same as hitting the green button in 'M' gives you the other and then spinning the dials gives you Av or Tv. Choosing the program line is a minor consideration as it's so easy to override it anyway.
More difficult is the metering pattern setting, preferring spot for 'M' and multi-pattern for 'P', but when you really want a grab shot, using spot means you may need to press AE lock too and re-compose.
* I'm still amazed the Z-1 did all this 20yrs ago, in that once in Hyper-Manual one button press (IF) set the program line, then hit AE lock and it holds that setting, then spin either dial to turn it into one-shot Av or Tv - changing one setting to balance the other. It's an incredible user interface whilst giving you complete control if you want.
Mannesty wrote:
"I would find it very difficult to believe that anybody who has taken the trouble to learn, and understand, even the basics of photography, would use AFE mode on a camera that is capable of so much more."
Making thoughtful use of the "Hyper" features of P-Mode (and also of M-Mode) is a clear example of the photographer using BOTH his own understanding AND the capabilities of the camera.
Philip
Comment by MrB posted on "What goes round, comes around" - it must be F8 at 13/04/2013 - 15:17
Mannesty wrote:
"I have never understood why people buy expensive and very capable cameras, and leave them in what I used to call AFE mode, Auto F'ing Everything."
PeterKR wrote:
"If you leave the camera on 'P' all the time you never learn anything and therefore never make improvements?"
Just to clarify - P-Mode is totally different from Green Mode:-
as petrochemist wrote:
"Exactly how I prefer to work. In P mode it just takes a quick flick of one of the wheels to control Aperture/exposure."
True, and more - P-Mode on the K-5 gives the informed photographer control of the camera. When the the K-5 is set to P-Mode, not only does switching on allow the user to grab a usable shot that might otherwise be missed, but it also allows him, when time permits, to make use of his understanding of the principles of photography, by giving him the creative freedom to change any of the exposure parameters - ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed - without needing to change the Mode Dial, together with permitting exposure compensation if desired.
Philip
"I have never understood why people buy expensive and very capable cameras, and leave them in what I used to call AFE mode, Auto F'ing Everything."
PeterKR wrote:
"If you leave the camera on 'P' all the time you never learn anything and therefore never make improvements?"
Just to clarify - P-Mode is totally different from Green Mode:-
as petrochemist wrote:
"Exactly how I prefer to work. In P mode it just takes a quick flick of one of the wheels to control Aperture/exposure."
True, and more - P-Mode on the K-5 gives the informed photographer control of the camera. When the the K-5 is set to P-Mode, not only does switching on allow the user to grab a usable shot that might otherwise be missed, but it also allows him, when time permits, to make use of his understanding of the principles of photography, by giving him the creative freedom to change any of the exposure parameters - ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed - without needing to change the Mode Dial, together with permitting exposure compensation if desired.
Philip
Comment by MrB posted on "What goes round, comes around" - it must be F8 at 13/04/2013 - 12:12
IMO the DA 18-135WR is a good choice for an all rounder. Fast/close/quiet focussing, excellent build/image quality and weather sealed.
Philip