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Comment by simonkit posted on Wide angle & general purpose lens at 04/07/2009 - 15:40
Struggling recently to find some decent light for landscape photography here in North Wales so having a bit of play with a few recent images, mainly looking at mono conversions.
Here's one I shot a few weeks ago in the Lake District, you may have already seen the colour version posted, all C&C appreciated
Simon
[IMG]http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e68/STKITCHIN/G109789_mono.jpg[/IMG]
Here's one I shot a few weeks ago in the Lake District, you may have already seen the colour version posted, all C&C appreciated
Simon
[IMG]http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e68/STKITCHIN/G109789_mono.jpg[/IMG]
Comment by simonkit posted on Buttermere reflection - mono conversion at 04/07/2009 - 11:17
rparmar wrote:
Er, let me try to be helpful, because I actually like using the multi-exposure in-camera. It's handy that it takes care of picking the right exposure comp on each image to get the balance right, and saves me time. Plus one can see the results immediately and use this feedback to tweak the next shot.
Be sure that setting multi-exposure is the last thing you do, since otherwise it will get canceled. Also, it will cancel after each use, so going back to the menu will always show it's off. Kind of tricky that!
Otherwise, just set Auto EV Adjust on and choose the number of shots, say 3. Tap Menu twice to get out. Then take 3 shots. At that point you'll get the image to preview. That's all there is to it.
That's great..just tried it, works fine...something that I'll try out next time I'm out with the tripodEr, let me try to be helpful, because I actually like using the multi-exposure in-camera. It's handy that it takes care of picking the right exposure comp on each image to get the balance right, and saves me time. Plus one can see the results immediately and use this feedback to tweak the next shot.
Be sure that setting multi-exposure is the last thing you do, since otherwise it will get canceled. Also, it will cancel after each use, so going back to the menu will always show it's off. Kind of tricky that!
Otherwise, just set Auto EV Adjust on and choose the number of shots, say 3. Tap Menu twice to get out. Then take 3 shots. At that point you'll get the image to preview. That's all there is to it.
thanks
simon
Comment by simonkit posted on using Multi-exposure mode at 04/07/2009 - 09:51
Thanks for clearing that one up Pete, shame as I thought the idea of being able to change the program line setting using a dial was pretty good - not that I'd probably have used it though
Simon
Simon
Comment by simonkit posted on P shift in "P"/"SV" mode - how do you know? at 03/07/2009 - 23:50
Another question to add to the ones I've already asked, sorry for swamping the forum a little later..
I'm attempting to try the multi-exposure but even though I seem to have set everything as it states in the manual it doesn't seem to work, it only takes a single shot. When I go back to the menu it's reset itself to "off". I've checked that the auto-ev compensation is on too
thanks
simon
I'm attempting to try the multi-exposure but even though I seem to have set everything as it states in the manual it doesn't seem to work, it only takes a single shot. When I go back to the menu it's reset itself to "off". I've checked that the auto-ev compensation is on too
thanks
simon
Comment by simonkit posted on using Multi-exposure mode at 03/07/2009 - 22:40
iceblinker wrote:
I think you're misinterpreting the manual, Simon.
The choice of Program Line (High Speed/Depth/MTF) is only changed via the menu setting. The dials never affect that, only can shift the program to use a different shutter speed or aperture.
Reading the manual there really isn't much, if any, information. I noticed when going through the custom settings - you have the option to set the fron dial to "program shift" which I assume means changing the "program line setting.I think you're misinterpreting the manual, Simon.
The choice of Program Line (High Speed/Depth/MTF) is only changed via the menu setting. The dials never affect that, only can shift the program to use a different shutter speed or aperture.
To be honest I don't think I've ever used the "P"/green setting anyway, I'm just interested in all the options available to me
thanks
simon
Comment by simonkit posted on P shift in "P"/"SV" mode - how do you know? at 03/07/2009 - 22:33
iceblinker wrote:
[I deleted my first reply because I'm not sure what you mean now]
Are you asking about the choice of Program Lines (High Speed, Depth, MTF), or Hyperprogram where you can effectively switch to shutter or aperture priority with the e-dial?
I think your first answer covered it...I wanted to know how, if I set the front dial to allow changes to the program line, how I could be sure which Program line option the camera was in once I'd moved the front dial a few times. I had a quick look but couldn't see anything obvious - it just seemed strange that you could change the program line quickly with the front dial but had no way of knowing which "mode" it was set too[I deleted my first reply because I'm not sure what you mean now]
Are you asking about the choice of Program Lines (High Speed, Depth, MTF), or Hyperprogram where you can effectively switch to shutter or aperture priority with the e-dial?
thanks
Simon
Comment by simonkit posted on P shift in "P"/"SV" mode - how do you know? at 03/07/2009 - 21:52
Just working my way through the K20D settings....I'm looking through the options in "P" & "sv" mode for the dials and it gives you the choice to change the Program Line. If you choose to do this though how can you tell which Program Line option is set?
thanks
simon
thanks
simon
Comment by simonkit posted on P shift in "P"/"SV" mode - how do you know? at 03/07/2009 - 20:50
I've just bought the Redsnapper offering and it's excellent, especially considering it costs £26.95...gets my "highly recommended" anyway
http://www.aldine.co.uk/redsnapper/tripod-monopod.html
I also own one of their tripods & rate it highly too...they may not have the name but the quality certainly seems up there with many of the higher profile brands
Simon
http://www.aldine.co.uk/redsnapper/tripod-monopod.html
I also own one of their tripods & rate it highly too...they may not have the name but the quality certainly seems up there with many of the higher profile brands
Simon
Comment by simonkit posted on Monopod choice at 03/07/2009 - 19:05
JonSchick wrote:
Hi Simon - I use the SMCA 28 f2.8 on occasion and quite like it! Especially as a small and unobtrusive lens for street shots.
It's pretty sharp almost from wide open and on APS-C sensor is almost the perfect standard lens (at 42mm equiv). The downside compared to a real standard lens is that it was originally designed as a wide angle, and it does have some barrel distortion. Not much fringing though (less than on some of my other older primes).
The colours definitely have a look that is similar to some of the other older primes and I feel my pictures with it have a slightly more film/less digital look, although some people don't love the colour from this lens as much as from some of the others.
Mine cost £35 from Ivor Howell in South London, and for that money I'd buy one again. I'd think twice if the price was much more than say £50 though.
PS - enjoying your old Sigma 10-20 - but it's a steep learning curve!
cheers Jon,Hi Simon - I use the SMCA 28 f2.8 on occasion and quite like it! Especially as a small and unobtrusive lens for street shots.
It's pretty sharp almost from wide open and on APS-C sensor is almost the perfect standard lens (at 42mm equiv). The downside compared to a real standard lens is that it was originally designed as a wide angle, and it does have some barrel distortion. Not much fringing though (less than on some of my other older primes).
The colours definitely have a look that is similar to some of the other older primes and I feel my pictures with it have a slightly more film/less digital look, although some people don't love the colour from this lens as much as from some of the others.
Mine cost £35 from Ivor Howell in South London, and for that money I'd buy one again. I'd think twice if the price was much more than say £50 though.
PS - enjoying your old Sigma 10-20 - but it's a steep learning curve!
glad to hear you're having fun with the Sigma, as you say it does take a while to make best use of it, look forward to seeing some shots !!
Simon
Comment by simonkit posted on Some Rare Pentax Items at MrCad..... good prices at 01/07/2009 - 22:26
If it's a general walkabout then I can highly recommend either the Sigma 17-70 or Pentax 17-70, I currently own both but will be selling the Sigma shortly
Simon