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I have the SMC A version, also an excellent lens.
Comment by RussV posted on pentax smc m 28mm f2.8 at 19/03/2014 - 08:51
richandfleur wrote:
One common thread I hear a bit is the concept of "I have to get better before I jump to a more capable model". As Smeggy mentions above, anyone can pick up a top of the line model and start using it.
They can but if a person knows their photographic abilities are somewhat under-awing it can seem a bit extravagant to spend over £1000 on a K3.One common thread I hear a bit is the concept of "I have to get better before I jump to a more capable model". As Smeggy mentions above, anyone can pick up a top of the line model and start using it.
Comment by RussV posted on The Best DSLR for Everyone at 17/03/2014 - 11:06
johnriley wrote:
As for SD cards, I would like to see tests on card errors to see if larger capacity cards do lose more sectors than lower capacity ones. All cards have errors to some degree. I'd also like to see some data as to whether faster cards have more errors than slower ones. As far as I can see there isn't any research easily findable.
According to the SD card manufacturers association they have a theoretical lifespan of 10 years. Maybe in lab conditions but I certainly wouldn't count on it. Take in to account everyday handling, being near mobile phones, magnets etc plus manufacturing quality variations I don't think it's possible to provide a realistic guide.Quote:
We also see a lot of irrational mentality about 3rd party batteries, trying to claim they are more likely to go wrong because they haven't got a Petnax lebal on them.
That is clearly not what is being argued, so do please at least quote accurately.We also see a lot of irrational mentality about 3rd party batteries, trying to claim they are more likely to go wrong because they haven't got a Petnax lebal on them.
As for SD cards, I would like to see tests on card errors to see if larger capacity cards do lose more sectors than lower capacity ones. All cards have errors to some degree. I'd also like to see some data as to whether faster cards have more errors than slower ones. As far as I can see there isn't any research easily findable.
Comment by RussV posted on What size for raw please? at 12/03/2014 - 11:15
Working in IT support I get to see the occasional SD card failure so ALWAYS backup data, asap really. Plus, always buy a good brand. Cheap ones aren't cheap for nothing.
Comment by RussV posted on What size for raw please? at 12/03/2014 - 10:36
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RAW files will look flat and lifeless compared to a jpg from the camera
Why is that? i thought they held more detail? :[/quote]Put simply, the number of pixels is the same so actual detail doesn't change but due to the limitations of jpegs, a 'raw pixel' can contain more information about colour and contrast. The camera amends the raw data to fit the jpeg format and can apply enhancements.RAW files will look flat and lifeless compared to a jpg from the camera
Comment by RussV posted on What size for raw please? at 12/03/2014 - 09:06
Congratulations, more people will see it in AP.
Comment by RussV posted on Picture of the week... at 11/03/2014 - 12:28
If you can add another SATA port with a PCI card and have a spare power connection you can have a 2nd drive inside the case by using velcro strips with sticky backing to attach a drive to base of the optical drive. You could even consider a 2.5" drive with suitable cable adaptor if space is still a factor. Assuming you don't move or bump your PC much it's unlikley to fall off.
Comment by RussV posted on Computer query at 10/03/2014 - 09:02
gwing wrote:
It's the social context not biology. She was working in what was then very much a mans world. Women only got the vote in the year WW1 ended and then only for those over 30.AuraTodd wrote:
I am in awe of this great women she is awesome!! This shows women were and are great picture takers. I am influeneced by her work, I hope the moderators didn't mind me putting this up, I know it's probably not pentax but it it's an inspiration to all women photographers. Anyone heard of her?
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1236319/WWI-photographs-taken-Christina-...
These photo#s are poignient (scuse the spelling) the like of which we'll never see again.
Photos are fine - but what difference does it make whether the photographer is a woman or not?I am in awe of this great women she is awesome!! This shows women were and are great picture takers. I am influeneced by her work, I hope the moderators didn't mind me putting this up, I know it's probably not pentax but it it's an inspiration to all women photographers. Anyone heard of her?
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1236319/WWI-photographs-taken-Christina-...
These photo#s are poignient (scuse the spelling) the like of which we'll never see again.
Comment by RussV posted on Christina Broom - 28 December 1862 - 5 June 1939 at 04/03/2014 - 09:02
A great set of images with the article. The informal ones remind us that each soldier was an individual. How sad that without doubt, many shown would have perished.
Comment by RussV posted on Christina Broom - 28 December 1862 - 5 June 1939 at 03/03/2014 - 16:37
In my earlier post I should have pointed out that I'm using one on digital. Wide angles always needed stopping down a bit for best results. My M 24mm is the same.
Comment by RussV posted on M 28mm 2.8 maybe not so bad... at 22/02/2014 - 08:03
