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Comment by RR posted on Ideas for Anglesey at 06/08/2010 - 11:04
hefty1 wrote:
I don't use any non-Pentax DSLR's but a quick Google shows similar comments about the inability to turn off DFS on recent Nikon models (all the CMOS ones basically).
I can turn DFS off on my D700 (which has a cmos sensor) - I haven't taken any astro shots, but in general long exposure use it doesn't seem to do a whole lot anyway, apart from use time & power that is...I don't use any non-Pentax DSLR's but a quick Google shows similar comments about the inability to turn off DFS on recent Nikon models (all the CMOS ones basically).
With all the free startrail software around now, that only requires a single dark frame for noise reduction purposes, you'd think the manufacturers would allow it. There's so much guff in the menus nowadays, that an extra option isn't going to hurt.
Comment by RR posted on K-x Bulb mode write-time slow? at 20/07/2010 - 18:29
Offertonhatter wrote:
Anyway, for the OP, consider the 16-45mm. Not fast (F4 only) but oh so sharp and light too. It is the lens that has stopped me from getting the 16-50 for the time being.
But if small primes are your thing, and you have the money, consider the 21mm F3.2 for wide, a 35mm F2 or 35mm F2.8 Limited Macro for standard, and a 70mm F2.4 for short tele work.
There are lots of options out there however, and we all have our own suggestions, but that is half the fun with photography
The 1.7x tc will AF using MF lenses, as in this case it's the elements in the tc which move to achieve focus. There may be some intervention required at closer distances, but generally the lens can be left at infinity & the SMC Pentax-F 1.7x AF Adapter will do the work for you. Strictly speaking, you are correct in as much as the lens isn't autofocusing, but for all intents & purposes, the combo of 1.7x tc + MF lens act as AFMannesty wrote:
The T/C of choice would have to be the SMCP-F 1.7X AF Teleconverter as it'll convert any MF lenses you acquire to AF.
Sorry Mannesty, but if you have a MF lens, the TC converter will not make it AF, no matter how hard you try. It will always stay MF as it does not have the gearing/motors etc in the lens to make it AF.The T/C of choice would have to be the SMCP-F 1.7X AF Teleconverter as it'll convert any MF lenses you acquire to AF.
Anyway, for the OP, consider the 16-45mm. Not fast (F4 only) but oh so sharp and light too. It is the lens that has stopped me from getting the 16-50 for the time being.
But if small primes are your thing, and you have the money, consider the 21mm F3.2 for wide, a 35mm F2 or 35mm F2.8 Limited Macro for standard, and a 70mm F2.4 for short tele work.
There are lots of options out there however, and we all have our own suggestions, but that is half the fun with photography
Comment by RR posted on K7 First steps... at 19/07/2010 - 02:08
cardiff_gareth wrote:
I'd say thats a Nikon fit as the box has a 'N' on it.
Ahhh, but the first picture shows an "A" setting on the aperture ring...I'd say thats a Nikon fit as the box has a 'N' on it.
I'm guessing the seller has stolen pics to post with the auction. You could take a speculative chance, but who knows what fit you'll end up with.
Comment by RR posted on how does this fit all these Minolta, Nikon, Pentax, Sony, and work? at 12/07/2010 - 21:41
What about the "Replace color" function ? ( Image > Adjustments > Replace color )
Comment by RR posted on Help with photoshop at 11/07/2010 - 16:11
thoughton wrote:
it's probably me being dumb, but I can't see any ghosting in those examples?
Nor me, just natural reflections.it's probably me being dumb, but I can't see any ghosting in those examples?
Horizons are off by a fair bit though, a cheap hotshoe level works wonders as it's sometimes tricky to judge with strong perspective elements in the shot.
Comment by RR posted on Long exposure - strange results? at 11/07/2010 - 00:30
Pwynnej wrote:
Since I didn't bid and already had the Samsung version (for £179:wink I was just annoyed that people say 'You have PM' but no-one has any idea whether Member X is interested in a lens, a camera, or the full package....
Does it really matter ? The seller will go with the option that gives them the best return. So if you don't offer the going rate you're not going to get the item. Business is business.Since I didn't bid and already had the Samsung version (for £179:wink I was just annoyed that people say 'You have PM' but no-one has any idea whether Member X is interested in a lens, a camera, or the full package....
Sorry for polluting this FS thread further Muggins, but it's a free bump at least !
Comment by RR posted on Pentax K-x kit + extras, 12-24, 40 ltd, Metz 58, Sigma 30 1.4 +++ at 09/07/2010 - 16:20
http://adaptall-2.org/ has plenty of info.
Basically anything with an "SP" will be a good performer, of course some designs are more sought after than others & the price will reflect this.
Basically anything with an "SP" will be a good performer, of course some designs are more sought after than others & the price will reflect this.
Comment by RR posted on tamron adaptall lenses at 09/07/2010 - 16:12
That's some re-assurance at least... Thanks Simon
Comment by RR posted on Online gallery offering decent prints at 04/07/2010 - 23:17
Well, I opted to try photobox as they have a good range of size options for the 3:2 format, but I'm less than impressed with their resizing algorithms especially with their slideshow option, quite shocking in fact.
The proof will be in the prints of course.
The proof will be in the prints of course.
Comment by RR posted on Online gallery offering decent prints at 04/07/2010 - 21:46
Will take the 12-24 in case I go near Llanfair PG station, but will probably try to avoid.
Davex.
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