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Cunning way of getting diffused flash light where you need it. No. 1 for me... none of the others really grab me tbh.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on A lily and a Pringle's tube (7 images) at 06/07/2011 - 23:09
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Possibly going to switch brands at 06/07/2011 - 23:01
Algernon wrote:
It's well known that the 16-45mm is better below 24mm than the 18-55m after that they are similar. You can see the PF on the 16-45 though. The 18-55mm doesn't look in focus ( look at the downspout ):
Hmmm... the shots were at f8 and live-view focussed on the same spot. Could it a be curved-field effect? But anyway, I have noticed in general use that the kit lens can be ropey in certain challenging conditions where the 16-45 can be relied upon at pretty much any setting, apart from that CA which is banished in a second in PP. There is CA on the 18-55 shot too, more of a blurry cyan/red type.It's well known that the 16-45mm is better below 24mm than the 18-55m after that they are similar. You can see the PF on the 16-45 though. The 18-55mm doesn't look in focus ( look at the downspout ):
bwlchmawr wrote:
What's most interesting here is the extraordinary quality of the Pentax kit lens, esentially a lens which was "given away" with various cameras.
I have no axe to grind on this one: I don't own any expensive or exotic limited lenses nor ever will.
I must be very lucky with my version of the mk1, although I nearly always use it at moderate apertures albeit throughout the full zoom range.
I never had any complaints with my mk1 Andrew, but I think that may have had to do with the smaller 6MP sensor of my istDL, and that I hadn't yet succumbed to the peculiarly futile and joy-draining pastime of pixel-peeping back then What's most interesting here is the extraordinary quality of the Pentax kit lens, esentially a lens which was "given away" with various cameras.
I have no axe to grind on this one: I don't own any expensive or exotic limited lenses nor ever will.
I must be very lucky with my version of the mk1, although I nearly always use it at moderate apertures albeit throughout the full zoom range.
I think the kit lens is good, but I think people are overstating the point when they say it's 'excellent' etc. It's certainly good enough that a great photographer can make it shine, as you certainly do.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Help me choose at 06/07/2011 - 20:00
The first of the crops improves the original image, focussing attention on the natural frame made by the bench. I would go for a standard aspect ratio though - so a bit more from the bottom and a tiny bit from the top of the image so it is in the same proportions as the uncropped shot. The second crop is reducing image quality too much and is less of an interesting comp because the frame is gone.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on To crop or not? at 06/07/2011 - 18:47
How does the scratch manifest itself in photos taken? I presume this is a separate issue to the dust spot which you talked about on a previous thread.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Sensor scratch!! at 06/07/2011 - 18:03
This is right in the corner of the frame? My 18-55 goes mushy in in the extreme corners... at 18mm anyway.
Example: http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy148/willdb_photo/1645%20vs%201855/18-55-l.jpg
16-45mm comparison: http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy148/willdb_photo/1645%20vs%201855/16-45-l.jpg
Example: http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy148/willdb_photo/1645%20vs%201855/18-55-l.jpg
16-45mm comparison: http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy148/willdb_photo/1645%20vs%201855/16-45-l.jpg
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Help me choose at 06/07/2011 - 17:52
I say go for it! It's an absolute bargain at under £400.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on When to upgrade at 06/07/2011 - 17:04
You must have a stellar sample of the kit lens Algi.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Help me choose at 06/07/2011 - 15:51
Well it's quite an old camera that! I wouldn't call it *crap*, my brother in law takes and sells excellent photos with his!!
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on brought a new camera today of another brand.... at 06/07/2011 - 15:06
DrOrloff wrote:
The K-x is still available, handled one alongside the K-r in Jess*ps the other week... the Kr only £50 more and looking a bit more impressive. The boobs in Jess*ps had mis-labelled it as a K5 and priced it at £1049.00 though!Pentaxophile wrote:
Stroke of madness getting rid of the kx? The kr addressed all the criticisms the kx suffered from, chiefly lack of focus spots. Can't see how that's madness!
Because the Kx was selling like hot cakes. And the end result is a two camera line-up priced about £500 apart, which I don't think is great strategy. I think the Kx had a good year left and the Kr should have been the middle ground. I wonder what happened to Kr sales once the Kx had gone and before the price came down. I bet some punters chose a different brand at the entry level - and once customers go elsewhere it's a job to get themn back.Stroke of madness getting rid of the kx? The kr addressed all the criticisms the kx suffered from, chiefly lack of focus spots. Can't see how that's madness!
The Kr doesn't stand up too well against mid-level competition, IMO it's best placed as an excellent entry levels model and will drop into the K-x's place when stocks run out. They need a new model for the centre ground, a new version of the K200D would be nice! But they probably haven't got the market share to support three models... yet.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Ricoh to buy Pentax at 06/07/2011 - 14:11
