The balance of this series didn't seem quite right, so some opportunities to share expertise probably wasted. It would have been interesting and helpful to see more of the mentoring and taking the photographs, with less about the photographers. Although it seems to be the way of some documentary TV entertainment - to give personality prime place over substance.

Philip

It could be suggested that the majority of viewers would probably regard the photograph as the positive rendering and artistic interpretation of the scene - i.e. bright tones bright and dark tones dark - in which case post processing has been around during most of the history of photography, not just digital.

Philip

It seems quite reasonable to me that the image of a scene is captured in the camera as best we can. The photograph is then made from the captured image during post processing.

Philip

Also, perhaps there are others who, like me, could afford to buy the K-3 III but who are quite happy with the Pentax camera that we now have (in my case KP), so cannot see the 2 grand as a justifiable spend for the sort of photography that we like to do.

Philip

I agree with the comments above, except that the main distraction for me in #1 is the perspective distortion of the nearby pair of wheels, which feels quite disconcerting!

Philip

An unusual and appealing set - thank you Bill.

Philip

These were some shots taken in this Bedfordshire village with a 12 MP Pentax MX-1 compact camera on Saturday:













Philip

I enjoy these images - thank you. #2 is also my top choice.

Philip

+1

Several years ago, when I used a K-5 IIs and the available Pentax models had only fixed screens, I bought an APS-C MILC with a movable screen to facilitate hand-held low-down shots - I can get down low with any camera.....but I can't get up again! A while later I exchanged the MILC for a K-70, with its articulated screen, as Pentax ergonomics are so superb. Then in 2019 I upgraded to the KP - a great quality compact APS-C DSLR with a tilt screen.

Pentax have the experience of producing various sorts of effective, robust and WR movable screens, and many Pentax users have appreciated their benefits, even if they mainly use the OVF. The decision not to include one of any type in the K-3 III was misguided, as it reduces the photographic opportunities of a significant number of users, particularly those who have limited physical capability and/or wish to carry and handle the minimum amount of gear on their outings.

Philip

A fascinating set of abstractions and a wonderful field of view!

(Sorry.....I'll get me coat.)

Philip