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Comment by pschlute posted on K-7 has arrived... at 09/07/2009 - 15:22
womble wrote:
One point which has been missed... it is also an extra stop into your EYES making seeing what you are photographing easier. Also, AF systems tend to like more light too, although they are improving all the time too.
An excellent point womble. One point which has been missed... it is also an extra stop into your EYES making seeing what you are photographing easier. Also, AF systems tend to like more light too, although they are improving all the time too.
Also, anyone who uses a split prism focus screen will also recognise the advantages of fast glass as you avoid "blackout" through the viewfinder.
Comment by pschlute posted on Are 'fast' lenses less important with modern DSLRs? at 09/07/2009 - 10:17
Will my current settings remain if I download this trial version ?
Comment by pschlute posted on Silkypix Pro at 08/07/2009 - 15:55
Hi missmarple.....Hever castle if I am not mistaken ?
Comment by pschlute posted on Standard lens pictures. at 07/07/2009 - 21:38
Very interesting capture, if not the prettiest photo of the year
I can remember when I did history at college, reading an article which correlated sunspot activity and the election of "liberal" governments !
I can remember when I did history at college, reading an article which correlated sunspot activity and the election of "liberal" governments !
Comment by pschlute posted on Sunspot 1024 at 07/07/2009 - 19:28
I am going to the USA for a driving holiday later this year. I saw this on ebay http://tinyurl.com/otr6v9 and wonder if anyone has any experience/thoughts on them ?
It seems to have a US pin, plus the ability to use the car to charge it will be handy too.
I use the K10
It seems to have a US pin, plus the ability to use the car to charge it will be handy too.
I use the K10
Yes, yes ,yes !
I love it.
I love it.
Comment by pschlute posted on Buttermere reflection - mono conversion at 04/07/2009 - 18:38
Pentaxbabe
With the A lenses make sure the lens aperture is set to A and leave it there. Use the camera to set aperture. This way you get full use of the available apertures in all camera modes. Dont use the aperture ring to set the aperture.
How far are you from the flower ? I think also you may be too close to focus. The A 50mm 2.0 has a minimum focus distance of 0.45 metre. Any closer and you cannot get the lens to focus at all.
I concur with the other members , you want to be using 5.6 as a minimum.
With the A lenses make sure the lens aperture is set to A and leave it there. Use the camera to set aperture. This way you get full use of the available apertures in all camera modes. Dont use the aperture ring to set the aperture.
How far are you from the flower ? I think also you may be too close to focus. The A 50mm 2.0 has a minimum focus distance of 0.45 metre. Any closer and you cannot get the lens to focus at all.
I concur with the other members , you want to be using 5.6 as a minimum.
Comment by pschlute posted on Test Shots SMC Pentax-A 1:2 50mm Lens at 04/07/2009 - 18:36
Howard
You will need to use editing software. I use Photoshop Elements, and can use a tool to select the pixels of the bird and create another layer. You can then adjust exposure/contrast colour etc of just the bird.
You will need to use editing software. I use Photoshop Elements, and can use a tool to select the pixels of the bird and create another layer. You can then adjust exposure/contrast colour etc of just the bird.
Comment by pschlute posted on By way of a change at 03/07/2009 - 14:39
I like this one a lot:
Comment by pschlute posted on Just a few pics. at 03/07/2009 - 14:31
Shall I buy one? The price always drops a day or two after I buy a camera