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Comment by simonkit posted on K20 D or GX20 at 22/07/2009 - 19:34
MattMatic wrote:
If you don't understand colour management and how you should set everything up, then yes you can get dull results. But if you know what you're doing AdobeRGB is generally a better bet when you are printing.
But.... until you can get your head around colour management - use sRGB
...and getting Photoshop to manage the colour isn't always the best approach when you are using Epson printers that have specialised colour profiles
Still, going back to the OP - my advice is get a Pantone Huey - just the cheap one - and install ArgyllCMS and dispcalGUI. The Huey calibrates faster than the Spyder, is easier to install under Windows (you don't have to do anything really, whereas the Spyder can be a little tricky) - and you can get them for less than £50 if you look around.
It'll make a world of difference (And at least give you a starting point!)
Matt
Hi Matt,Quote:
Do you have the Srgb or Argb colourspace set in Photoshop.....using Argb can produce lack lustre colours on printers that can't cope with the wider gamut....best bet is to use an all Srgb workflow unless you have a high-end printer.
That's not quite true Do you have the Srgb or Argb colourspace set in Photoshop.....using Argb can produce lack lustre colours on printers that can't cope with the wider gamut....best bet is to use an all Srgb workflow unless you have a high-end printer.
If you don't understand colour management and how you should set everything up, then yes you can get dull results. But if you know what you're doing AdobeRGB is generally a better bet when you are printing.
But.... until you can get your head around colour management - use sRGB
...and getting Photoshop to manage the colour isn't always the best approach when you are using Epson printers that have specialised colour profiles
Still, going back to the OP - my advice is get a Pantone Huey - just the cheap one - and install ArgyllCMS and dispcalGUI. The Huey calibrates faster than the Spyder, is easier to install under Windows (you don't have to do anything really, whereas the Spyder can be a little tricky) - and you can get them for less than £50 if you look around.
It'll make a world of difference (And at least give you a starting point!)
Matt
I think we'll agree to differ on a couple of issues so as not to complicate the thread...prints from an online print company from .jpgs or a basic printer won't see any significant benefit in Argb and the risks associated with it a not worth the effort in this case...
I agree if you're using a good commercial printer of have a decent printer then you'll get more accurate colour reproduction....the colour profiles I used in my Photoshop workflow WERE the specialised Epson ones - surely that's the point
Simon
Comment by simonkit posted on Colour Management at 22/07/2009 - 17:39
Do you have the Srgb or Argb colourspace set in Photoshop.....using Argb can produce lack lustre colours on printers that can't cope with the wider gamut....best bet is to use an all Srgb workflow unless you have a high-end printer.
Also, personally, I always make sure Photoshop is managing the printing, otherwise you don't really have full control over your workflow/editing.
When I owned the Epson R220 a "managed" workflow worked very well (with a calibrated monitor) - it needed the correct & up-to-date drivers and the OEM paper and ink for best results though
Simon
Also, personally, I always make sure Photoshop is managing the printing, otherwise you don't really have full control over your workflow/editing.
When I owned the Epson R220 a "managed" workflow worked very well (with a calibrated monitor) - it needed the correct & up-to-date drivers and the OEM paper and ink for best results though
Simon
Comment by simonkit posted on Colour Management at 22/07/2009 - 11:32
AF-C seems to get quite a few negative comments but I've used it recently for some of the 1st shots taken with my new K20D...all were "motorsport" panning shots and the AF-C seemed to work quite well. I posted one or two of the shots in this thread
https://www.pentaxuser.com/forum/topic/pageant-of-power---cheshire-13528
Simon
https://www.pentaxuser.com/forum/topic/pageant-of-power---cheshire-13528
Simon
Comment by simonkit posted on AF.C focusing, full explanation please at 21/07/2009 - 17:21
Having read a little more I'm starting to think that a prime in the 24-28mm range may not be worthwhile. My Pentax DA 17-70 suffers virtually no distortion at 24mm and as I use it at around F11 most of the time it also produces very sharp images. It seems the Sigma 24mm suffers some distortion at 24mm so the Pentax zoom may well be the better option.
I definitely beginning to think it doesn't make sense looking at a prime in the same focal range as the Pentax...a wide angle might be an option, although I recently sold my Sigma 10-20 as I didn't find the WA as useful as expected.
Food for thought anyway !!
Simon
I definitely beginning to think it doesn't make sense looking at a prime in the same focal range as the Pentax...a wide angle might be an option, although I recently sold my Sigma 10-20 as I didn't find the WA as useful as expected.
Food for thought anyway !!
Simon
Comment by simonkit posted on Sigma 24mm F2.8 Superwide II - any recommendations? at 20/07/2009 - 22:27
Having just tried out a Hoya 28mm and placed it straight into the bin I'm looking at other options...read a couple of reviews on the Sigma 24mm F2.8 Superwide II that sound positive, anyone on here have any experience of it?
thanks
simon
thanks
simon
Comment by simonkit posted on Sigma 24mm F2.8 Superwide II - any recommendations? at 20/07/2009 - 19:43
Just received this lens, bought it for £16 - unfortunately it isn't worth that much, very poor copy..one for the bin !!
Simon
Simon
Comment by simonkit posted on 28mm F2.8 Hoya HMC manual lens at 20/07/2009 - 19:41
Hi,
Just to clarify, I guess that there's no warranty with these?
thanks
Simon
Just to clarify, I guess that there's no warranty with these?
thanks
Simon
Comment by simonkit posted on Samsung GX D-XENON 12-24mm 12-24 Lens Pentax digital at 20/07/2009 - 15:14
As some of you know I've just entered into using manual focus having just bought both a 50mm & 28mm A series lens. It would be nice to be able to use the DOF scales but I guess with the cropped sensor of the K20D this isn't going to work correctly.
How to people tend to use these manual lenses, particularly for landscapes, on the "A" setting or in full manual ?
thanks
Simon
How to people tend to use these manual lenses, particularly for landscapes, on the "A" setting or in full manual ?
thanks
Simon
Comment by simonkit posted on Using DOF scales on old A series primes? at 19/07/2009 - 10:51
simonkit wrote:
I've only owned the Pentax 17-70 for a couple of weeks and the weather has limited my chances of using it..these are the only 2 decent shots I've taken with it so far, sorry about the watermark but they're hosted on my website..
I'm sure others could post more samples.
If you're torn between the Sigma/Pentax 17-70 options what I would say is that both are very good lenses and at new prices the Sigma is by far the better "value for money". Pretty much all the other shots on my website are taken with the Sigma.
However the Pentax does produce nicer colour/contrast (IMHO) and the SDM is a nice addition - I bought my Pentax 17-70 used from on here so if you can find one as a 2nd hand buy I'd go for it - unless of course you don't mind paying the premium for the new one !!
simon
organicimagery wrote:
Any sample shots with this lens as i am going to get rid of my 50mm 1.4 for this lens
Hi,Any sample shots with this lens as i am going to get rid of my 50mm 1.4 for this lens
I've only owned the Pentax 17-70 for a couple of weeks and the weather has limited my chances of using it..these are the only 2 decent shots I've taken with it so far, sorry about the watermark but they're hosted on my website..
I'm sure others could post more samples.
If you're torn between the Sigma/Pentax 17-70 options what I would say is that both are very good lenses and at new prices the Sigma is by far the better "value for money". Pretty much all the other shots on my website are taken with the Sigma.
However the Pentax does produce nicer colour/contrast (IMHO) and the SDM is a nice addition - I bought my Pentax 17-70 used from on here so if you can find one as a 2nd hand buy I'd go for it - unless of course you don't mind paying the premium for the new one !!
simon
Comment by simonkit posted on The Sigma 17-70 vs Pentax DA 17-70 debate (again - sorry) at 19/07/2009 - 10:45
I've just upgrading to the K20D from a GX10 - the K20D is excellent but I actually prefer the ergonomics and menu system of the GX10, the K20D doesn't feel quite so comfortable as the GX10 did - I also still use the .DNG format
simon