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Comment by Pentaxophile posted on What happens at a camera club? at 23/09/2013 - 16:10
Mike-P wrote:
Lightroom was really just a waste of money as there is a lot elements can do that Lightroom cannot.
Lightroom is really good for applying lots of edits to lots of RAW files. It is a lot of money for what it is though, I agree.Lightroom was really just a waste of money as there is a lot elements can do that Lightroom cannot.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Buying Lightroom 5 at 23/09/2013 - 15:37
andrewk wrote:
At the moment, I use mostly PSE8 photo editing and am quite happy doing that. I am, though, considering buying Lightroom 5.x mainly because folks keep telling me that they use it for all their photo editing, so being a sheep maybe I should consider using it for mine.
A couple of questions for those who use Lightroom (esp with Elements) .......
1) Although I am not into compositing as a rule, I do want to keep the option to do stuff like swapping in a new sky. Can I successfully use PSE8 as an external editor with Lightroom or do I really need a later version (if so, why)? Does it work well? When Lightroom fires up an external editor, will it be a 16bit or 8bit image that is passed to PSE? Are there any "gotchas" I need to know about?
Andrew you can export as a 16bit PSD or TIFF and open that up in any version of Photoshop.At the moment, I use mostly PSE8 photo editing and am quite happy doing that. I am, though, considering buying Lightroom 5.x mainly because folks keep telling me that they use it for all their photo editing, so being a sheep maybe I should consider using it for mine.
A couple of questions for those who use Lightroom (esp with Elements) .......
1) Although I am not into compositing as a rule, I do want to keep the option to do stuff like swapping in a new sky. Can I successfully use PSE8 as an external editor with Lightroom or do I really need a later version (if so, why)? Does it work well? When Lightroom fires up an external editor, will it be a 16bit or 8bit image that is passed to PSE? Are there any "gotchas" I need to know about?
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Buying Lightroom 5 at 23/09/2013 - 15:33
SteveEveritt wrote:
I too recently and very fortuitously came by one of these lenses and I can see what all the fuss is about, it is epic.
It's so good I don't even mind that one just sold in the classifieds for a lot less than I paid for mine!I too recently and very fortuitously came by one of these lenses and I can see what all the fuss is about, it is epic.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Little Monkeys at the Zoo at 23/09/2013 - 09:34
For me it's like having all my favourite 'legacy' primes all wrapped up in one, with the benefit of AF! Admittedly quite leisurely AF, but the lack of motor noise is very welcome compared to my other screwdrive lenses.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Little Monkeys at the Zoo at 22/09/2013 - 21:02
I was pretty amazed that yes - I actually CAN get the K30 + prime lens into my pocket! But it's a heavy weight, bouncing about down there, and is stretching the fabric. It feels a lot worse than it looks in the pic below (K30 on the right). It's a lot more comfortable with the NEX (on the left). It feels like a big compact P&S with the 16-50 pancake attached.
"Is that a K30 in your pocket or are you just please to see me?"
I prefer to take the K30 out with me most of the time - I just like the ease of use and the OVF. The NEX makes sense to toss into an overnight bag, a big pocket, or to take to a party.
Oh the NEX also pops into my shorts pocket (see below). I won't share the results from my attempt with the K30 - these pictures were disturbing enough
"Is that a K30 in your pocket or are you just please to see me?"
I prefer to take the K30 out with me most of the time - I just like the ease of use and the OVF. The NEX makes sense to toss into an overnight bag, a big pocket, or to take to a party.
Oh the NEX also pops into my shorts pocket (see below). I won't share the results from my attempt with the K30 - these pictures were disturbing enough
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Pentax Full Frame Comment at 22/09/2013 - 20:46
CSCs do NOT need to be carried in a bag, my NEX pops in my hoody or jacket pocket no problem ;P and if I wanted to pop it in a bag, I could get away a much smaller bag. It's still a lot lighter to lug around either way.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Pentax Full Frame Comment at 22/09/2013 - 17:18
johnriley wrote:
A touch screen can't be ignored, but I'm not interested in one. Have tried it, found it no advantage at all.
Video? If I wanted serious video I'd buy a video camera. In a stills camera I see it as a handy way to make an impromptu video. Rough and ready but OK in the right circumstances.
Grips? Don't like them, why add bulk and weight to a beautifully designed bit of kit?
Articulated screens? Well I have one on the MX-1 and it's a disadvantage in making the camera more bulky. There may be rare situations when it will assist when grovelling for fungus shots at ground level, but I'd prefer to be without it.
CSCs? Pointless IMHO. The Q series does have a USP (Unique Selling Point) in its diminutive size, but the larger ones need to be carried in a camera bag. If that's the case, it might as well be a nice compact Pentax DSLR.
I rather like the cameras as they are.
Maybe all of this is true for you, John, but the point Rich is making is that the reviewers score Pentax down for lacking some of these features.A touch screen can't be ignored, but I'm not interested in one. Have tried it, found it no advantage at all.
Video? If I wanted serious video I'd buy a video camera. In a stills camera I see it as a handy way to make an impromptu video. Rough and ready but OK in the right circumstances.
Grips? Don't like them, why add bulk and weight to a beautifully designed bit of kit?
Articulated screens? Well I have one on the MX-1 and it's a disadvantage in making the camera more bulky. There may be rare situations when it will assist when grovelling for fungus shots at ground level, but I'd prefer to be without it.
CSCs? Pointless IMHO. The Q series does have a USP (Unique Selling Point) in its diminutive size, but the larger ones need to be carried in a camera bag. If that's the case, it might as well be a nice compact Pentax DSLR.
I rather like the cameras as they are.
I can't see why Pentax can't make video better as it's a software issue which you'd think would add little if any cost to the cameras. I would love better video functionality. I do not want to but a separate video camera but I love shooting footage on my DSLR taking advantage of those lovely Pentax lenses.
The idea of adding additional optional functionality via grips seems pretty good to me, as you wouldn't have to buy one if you didn't need it.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Pentax Full Frame Comment at 22/09/2013 - 17:17
Yorkshire Wildlife Park. Sorry to dump a load of family pics on you! I'm just loving the DA50-135mm!
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Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Little Monkeys at the Zoo at 22/09/2013 - 12:30
That's better! I'd crop the left a bit to maintain the standard crop ratio (and there's not much going on on the LHS anyway).
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Lake Garda at 22/09/2013 - 11:26
What goes on at camera clubs? Are you expected to take your camera? Do people talk gear all evening? Is there a hazing ritual? Do people chuck their keys into a large bowl on arrival? Etc etc....