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Chris, it really is worth taking the time to learn a bit of photoshop, and how to upload images.

You have bought a K5 - that's an expensive and serious camera. You owe it to yourself to get the best out of it and excuses like 'silver haired old git syndrome' simply won't wash! You will find many people here willing to hold your hand through your first steps. Myself included!

Comment by Pentaxophile posted on 18-55 50-200 Pentax Kit Lens. at 30/11/2011 - 11:18

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The 17-70mm was a very good choice of lens, and I would stick with that for a while before deciding whether you need something wider or longer!

I'm not sure what you mean by 'is the jpeg IQ better with the Pentax'?

Comment by Pentaxophile posted on New Member at 30/11/2011 - 11:10

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Can only comment on the Helios, which I have in K-mount. I haven't done a direct comparison to my 50mm f1.7, but it is a nice lens with extremely characterful 'swirly' bokeh.

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Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Can anyone advise as to the quality of these two lenses please at 29/11/2011 - 20:36

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I think the 18-55II or WR is fractionally improved, but I think you'd have to look quite hard for the difference. The 50-200mm WR is the same design as the old one.

What lenses are you comparing to, when you say they are 'soft focus'? How are you viewing/editing the pictures, or are you talking about prints?

Comment by Pentaxophile posted on 18-55 50-200 Pentax Kit Lens. at 29/11/2011 - 19:10

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Pretty good Bjorn. The last time I was there people were sunbathing on the lawns. We would pass by the Cathedral on the way into the city from the hospital.

Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Night images with the FA*28-70mm at 28/11/2011 - 23:24

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??? A lot of third party lenses are at least as good as the Pentax equivalents, particularly zooms, if you ask me. There are some very notable exceptions of course, mainly primes. Pentax don't just need to provide more choice, they need to raise their game... in the meantime, improved third party support will be just fine.

Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Pentax/Ricoh and Sigma. at 28/11/2011 - 23:19

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Algernon wrote:
Quote: "But obviously you permit people to enter to gain access to your front door to deliver mail etc."
I think you'll find that you can't stop them by law? You often see signs telling them they can't, but the signs aren't legal.
You can stop them - you build a fence!

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Signs that read "Trespassers will be prosecuted" are meaningless as you cannot be prosecuted for trespass - it is a civil wrong, not a criminal offence. It's therefore more accurate to have a sign that reads: "Keep out - private property. You are trespassing."

http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2007/jun/08/yourrights.legal

Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Photography in public places at 28/11/2011 - 15:32

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gartmore wrote:
I dont know where this quote comes from but there is no such thing as 'the law of the United Kingdom', there is English law and there is Scots law; both quite different in their fundamental principles.
Is it true that under English and Welsh law there is no way of preventing photography in public spaces, and is the same also true in Scots law? If so the statement is accurate.

Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Photography in public places at 28/11/2011 - 15:31

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That is superb, well done!

I know a lot of people snub their noses at slow shutter speed water shots, but for me it not only looks beautiful, it really allows the pier structure to come to the fore, like a piece of cool minimalist sculpture.

Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Swanage Pier at 28/11/2011 - 15:14

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Gwyn wrote:
Tbh I'd rather spend the money on going to places to photograph than on things to photograph with.
That is so true.

Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Ultimate collection of lenses that you would like at 28/11/2011 - 10:39

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