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The main problem is when I zoom in to take close-ups, but it does seem dark at other times.
That sounds odd - you'd espect the opposite to be the case if this was the meter being affected by highlights.

When I first read your problem I wondered if it might have been to do with the LCD on the camera. I had to brighten my camera's LCD display a lot - the default setting looked too dark, in fact I thought there was a problem with the camera initially!

Comment by Pentaxophile posted on K200D - images are very dark at 14/07/2009 - 13:08

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It's hard to say without seeing the pics - can you upload one? What were you taking pictures of and which lens were you using?

The auto settings can be fooled by shooting towards the sun etc. In which case, angle the camera away from the source of light, towards the area which you want to be perfectly exposed, press AEL (auto exposure lock), recompose the shot and shoot.

Comment by Pentaxophile posted on K200D - images are very dark at 14/07/2009 - 08:32

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But if you are, like me, a flash newbie, why would you consider spending a lot lot more on the 540? All I needed to know is that it was PTTL compatible and therefore, as it will work in auto, worth paying the extra over a cheap manual flashgun (which might also not be the correct voltage for my camera). Maybe if I get into flash a bit more I will consider spending a lot more money on a stronger flashgun (doubt it though somehow!)

Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Samsung flash - on clearance at John Lewis at 13/07/2009 - 18:38

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Whilst i was out yesterday doing a few test shots and trying the movie mode on the banks of the Menai Strait, A Tourist carrying a K10 walked up behind me -Shouted K7 and began taking a series of close up shots of my camera! we got chatting after he had controlled his excitement and told me he was on holiday from Hong Kong and this was the first K7 he had seen, He promptly got on his mobile phone and started chatting away in chinese the only bit of his conversation i could understand was K7!!!
Love it! I don't think I've EVER come across another Pentax shooter

Comment by Pentaxophile posted on New K-7 adopters, what's your impressions? at 13/07/2009 - 17:38

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Cool.. as long as it works. Shame the build quality doesn't sound great, but I still can't wait to try it out.

Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Samsung flash - on clearance at John Lewis at 13/07/2009 - 17:16

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Yes well worth it, inspired stuff. Makes me look forward to getting my AF360 flash and having a play.

Comment by Pentaxophile posted on The Secret Life of Nails at 13/07/2009 - 16:53

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For those who missed the other thread, the link to Vlad Artozov's work is here: link

I apologise for any people who commented in vain on the previous (deleted) thread! If I had been aware of the issue I would have removed the [img] links and left the thread in tact.

Comment by Pentaxophile posted on The Secret Life of Nails at 13/07/2009 - 16:00

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Hum, that’s about £10 for each of the 17 lenses! But if Amin’s insider at Heathrow comes through it might not be necessary.

Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Samsung 12-24mm F4 at 13/07/2009 - 14:11

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Are forum members going to chip in for someone to go on an internal return flight, coming back with an armful of lenses? You crazy lot! Mind you I'd do it if I lived near Heathrow!

Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Samsung 12-24mm F4 at 13/07/2009 - 13:38

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PentaxBabe wrote:
Ideally, of course I will be such a good photographer I won't need any pp and will be able to post images straight from the camera In my dreams
When you resize pictures for the internet, it's important to apply a little USM afterwards, no matter how sharp the original pictures were!

Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Playing with the M 200mm f4 K Again at 13/07/2009 - 09:50

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