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Comment by pschlute posted on Has anyone used a Pentax A on a K10D? at 22/07/2009 - 22:00
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Comment by pschlute posted on Hello from K in Milford at 22/07/2009 - 21:57
George has expressed his opinion on "gushing praise"; constructive criticism; and use of English.
I think his points on the first two are very valid. It was the criticism that first singled out this forum as a cut above the rest in my opinion. I for one really appreciate the thought that members put into comments. Whether it is to point out a better framing idea; comment on lack of contrast etc. it makes you think about the picture a little bit more, and indeed put more effort into thinking about a shot the next time you pick up your camera.
Some may think that George is making too much of an issue over correct use of English. Language does change over time and they may have a valid point. But I certainly won't knock George for his stance, and as an international forum, correct English and puctuation will assist those for whom English is not a first language.
We are all entitled to our own opinions and can express them freely on here subject to the host's rules. What I really find unacceptable is the rudeness of some replies his post here. If you don't agree with his opinion then say so by all means, but name-calling belongs in the playground, not here.
Just my twopenneth
I think his points on the first two are very valid. It was the criticism that first singled out this forum as a cut above the rest in my opinion. I for one really appreciate the thought that members put into comments. Whether it is to point out a better framing idea; comment on lack of contrast etc. it makes you think about the picture a little bit more, and indeed put more effort into thinking about a shot the next time you pick up your camera.
Some may think that George is making too much of an issue over correct use of English. Language does change over time and they may have a valid point. But I certainly won't knock George for his stance, and as an international forum, correct English and puctuation will assist those for whom English is not a first language.
We are all entitled to our own opinions and can express them freely on here subject to the host's rules. What I really find unacceptable is the rudeness of some replies his post here. If you don't agree with his opinion then say so by all means, but name-calling belongs in the playground, not here.
Just my twopenneth
Comment by pschlute posted on Grumpiness at 22/07/2009 - 21:54
Excellent portrait Pauly, the framing really isolates the subject.
Well done.
Well done.
Comment by pschlute posted on Peering Through at 22/07/2009 - 20:58
Snappycaz wrote:
Oh! I understood that as it was designed for a film SLR I shold apply the x1.5 rule for digital. I bought it for the purpose of using a lower f stop & for portaits where I expected it would behave more like a 75mm. Now I'm more confused.
Caz
CazOh! I understood that as it was designed for a film SLR I shold apply the x1.5 rule for digital. I bought it for the purpose of using a lower f stop & for portaits where I expected it would behave more like a 75mm. Now I'm more confused.
Caz
The 1.5 rule is really only indicating to you that the field of view you will get from mounting the 50mm on your digital camera is the same field of view that you would see if you mounted a 75mm lens on a film camera.
The focal length of a lens is a physical measurement pertinent to that lens only, and does not change depending on what camera you try to mount it on.
So it will behave like a 75mm lens would on film, but it remains a 50mm.
I hope that's clear.
Comment by pschlute posted on Has anyone used a Pentax A on a K10D? at 22/07/2009 - 20:54
Oh I love the Pentax folklore.
Great bargain you bagged there Martin.
Great bargain you bagged there Martin.
Comment by pschlute posted on Pentax lens Serial Numbers at 20/07/2009 - 23:39
Hi and welcome.
Comment by pschlute posted on First DSLR owner from Devon at 20/07/2009 - 23:31
Fantastic shots. I think the new gear cart passed !!
Comment by pschlute posted on A Couple of Eyeball to Eyeball Pics at 20/07/2009 - 23:20
excellent captures mongoose, especially the first two.
If I may critique: The first could do with a crop to exclude the space on the right perhaps ? They both would be improved a little with a bit more contrast. just my opinion and first class captures they are.
If I may critique: The first could do with a crop to exclude the space on the right perhaps ? They both would be improved a little with a bit more contrast. just my opinion and first class captures they are.
Comment by pschlute posted on The Red Arrows at 20/07/2009 - 23:16
Once you have correctly set the focal length for a manual focus lens (50mm in the case of a 50mm lens), and if it is the only MF lens you have, you need do nothing more than press the shutter button to turn off the 'Select focal length' menu because the camera will 'remember' your last setting and use it ever time until you change it.
Thanks.