Wow, this is interesting! Let's hope they build enough momentum and grab more share!

Come on guys! Let's not argue too much with each other here!

I'm not the oldest member in these forums, but I know that a lot of you have strong opinions (and will not budge!), so best to be civil and friendly. We obviously all LOVE photography!

Now regarding the topic, I can understand the very passionate feelings of those who find touching up the photo in anyway is blasphemous and disrespectful towards the photo and the photographers behind it.

Here's a question:

What about the photographs/paintings/videos that have been "saved" from decay and old age? I mean, they too have gone through the process of being "cleaned", "x-rayed", and other things by "professionals".

Doesn't that constitute tampering? I mean, up to what point is it okay to say "that's accurate to historical records"? To the point based on what equipment was used at the time? Or what it actually looked like in real life at the time?

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The originals will never be replaced. But the emotions, the thoughts of those who can now see what it could have been in colour back in those days, is something that we should appreciate. I would not be surprised if many people cried over a lot of the photos in the original post.

Again, the photos are a work on its own, and will NEVER be a replacement to the original.

Well that's my thoughts on things. I wouldn't be surprised if I get ignored by what I said. Then that says a lot.

Decided to do a trip to Chiswick Park, in hoping to continue testing out the legs of my Pentax K5.

So far:

K5 + 18-55WR / Post Processed IR Conversion



K5 + Tamron 70-300 @ 300mm / Post Processed In-Camera


K5 + 35mm 2.4 / Post Processed In-Camera



What I was able to find out this time around:

* I miss the resolution, the feel, and the colours of my GX-10 (K10D). I'm not saying that it was better (probably is!) but I'm sure the K5's CMOS will grow on me in time.

* The DA 55-300 which I recently sold, was far more sharper than the Tamron, focuses much more faster, and it was a better lens overall. Still, given the choice I would still buy the Tamron if it was being sold at £70 (which I still am! Sales plug! LOL).

* I'm really missing the grip. Here's to hoping that another deal comes up for a genuine one at sub-£100 in the classifieds.

* I'm starting to like the DA 35 2.4 as a walkaround lens. Very usable wide open, fast and I hate to quote a term we use freely with another company (Apple), but with this lens: "it just works". I'm still getting used to 35mm.

* The built-in filters of the K5 are very capable. I enjoy using them, and it looks like that I'll continue using this feature.

Well that's it, I'm off to China Town in London tomorrow to try getting some snaps of the festivities. I've already attached the 35 2.4 based from my last trip there, it's going to be the main performer!

Very nice! This would look good in a photo studio's corner somewhere.

Heard from a customer at Jessops Richmond that FA 50mm 1.4 will be replaced with a DAL 50mm 1.7 that will cost supposedly cheaper than a 35mm 2.4.

Seriously, I'd like to believe it but man, Pentax sure is missing a cheap fast lens.

Looking forward to your photos Steloz!

Yes, I agree the focus isn't there, but that is surely some superb "bad lemonade"!

I also would like to support the "speed" issue. Play.com have this which may fix the issue:

http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/4-/19666792/Play-com-32GB-SDHC-Class...

But seriously. Take this exact same formula, and do it 2012 style. Heck, get Angelina Jolie or Kirsten Bell to be the new girl. OH man, we can dream can't we?

I've found the DA 35 2.4 AL to focus faster, and to have sharper corners (surreal even) than the kit lens. I also like how small it is, and very light. Certainly a good walk-around lens that makes you think for the shots you want to take, in the process coming up with something creative.

Payment received for the DA55-300 + M 50 1.7 lenses. Sending the items tomorrow to Gobdoc. Thank you sir.

I know I said I might keep the Tamron 70-300, but have decided that I will entertain offers until the weekend. The Tamron 70-300 is still available. Again the price is £70 including RMSD (but it by tomorrow and get it on Friday, in the UK that is ).