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Very nice skies in all these pics. Agree with David re shot 1.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Snowdon from The Pinnacles at 09/04/2010 - 23:29
Tbh I think even a little clutter is preferable to such tight cropping. It doesn't looks especially photogenic to me, but seeing it in action would be a different story!
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Just a small 4x4 ......... at 09/04/2010 - 23:17
Anvh wrote:
From what I've seen that's not true, the K200D has better low iso performance than the K7 and the K7 has better low iso performance than the KX and vice versa for high iso.
Stefan this is viewed at 100% - images with the K-7 are significantly bigger, so the noise is bound to be less of an issue at print sizes. Even at 100% from what I have seen, the noise on a K-7 image is more granular and less splodgy than K200D, which I ind more acceptable!From what I've seen that's not true, the K200D has better low iso performance than the K7 and the K7 has better low iso performance than the KX and vice versa for high iso.
- Edit - Sorry Stefan, I misread your post!
But the point stands that the extra resolution should result in better IQ at all ISO settings, doesn't it? Unless you are looking at a 100% crop.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on K7 Vs Kx? at 09/04/2010 - 23:08
I think the K-x is superb, but it's not as highly spec'ed or nicely (and robustly) designed, and the IQ issues pretty negligible - and even the differences seen at 100% are a matter of swings and roundabouts. If my lottery numbers came up, it'd be a K-7 and a 645D, no doubt! And I'd travel the world with them by my side... on my replica 17th Century Schooner.... lol
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on K7 Vs Kx? at 09/04/2010 - 23:02
Of course with the K-7, the higher resolution will reduce the effect of noise on printed images. (And the firmware update appears to have reduced the noise levels significantly). Yes... I still want a K-7...
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on K7 Vs Kx? at 09/04/2010 - 22:39
The K200D beats the K-7 in the same tests - except for colour depth where it is about equal. I KNOW that the K-7 has better image quality and low ISO performance than the K200D so I am not sure what is going on there.
Edit - Stefan, there we have the answer!
Interestingly the K-x slam-dunks Canon and Nikon 12MP cameras. link
Edit - Stefan, there we have the answer!
Interestingly the K-x slam-dunks Canon and Nikon 12MP cameras. link
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on K7 Vs Kx? at 09/04/2010 - 22:22
Amazing shot Pauly... I love it, well spotted!
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on A cityscape... at 09/04/2010 - 21:15
I know it's got weather sealing, but that sounds like tempting fate Stefan. I wouldn't be tempted to do that, especially not with a wetting agent such as detergent. I just use a damp cloth for the task. Or a dry cloth with a hint of 'Mr Sheen'!
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Cleaning of kit at 09/04/2010 - 14:50
JonSchick wrote:
(1) a 50mm f1.7 SMCM if you don't mind fully manual, or SMCA if you do
(2) a 24mm lens. The most cost-effective 24mm tend to be the Tamron Adaptall f2.5 ones (I have one and I am pleased with it), but the Sigma Ultrawide II is the one to get if you can track one down. Pentax 24mm lenses seem to go for more money that I think they are worth.
How strange, I was 'walking around' with EXACTLY that combo today!(1) a 50mm f1.7 SMCM if you don't mind fully manual, or SMCA if you do
(2) a 24mm lens. The most cost-effective 24mm tend to be the Tamron Adaptall f2.5 ones (I have one and I am pleased with it), but the Sigma Ultrawide II is the one to get if you can track one down. Pentax 24mm lenses seem to go for more money that I think they are worth.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Walk around lens at 08/04/2010 - 22:04
Thanks Pauly. I guess for the more classic images, you do need to head south to the desert. Although on a less rushed itinerary I suppose I could have captured more of the little redneck spots we drove through... most places were pretty humdrum, but what left an impression on me was the sense of isolation and how friendly people seemed. Perhaps on my own I could have come away with a few more people shots.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Americana at 08/04/2010 - 21:39
