Thanks for the feedback - I'll tweak the lighthouse a little

I've tried a few other photos but it's pretty obvious already that HDR certainly doesn't suit everything, I'm beginning to think that it might just give my photography a little more variation though when used carefully and with the right image

Simon

Normally I'm very much in the "natural" camp when it comes to landscape photography but I'm always willing to give something a try so thought I'd have a go at HDR - this is the first time I've tried it, processed in Photomatix

Simon

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I've just made my own "stealth" messenger bag using non-brand messenger bag and a Tenba insert from here, excellent insert:

http://www.mcl-media.co.uk/tenba-messenger-bag-photo-insert-for-digital-slr-came...

Simon

ok - having had a look through the manual I can be a bit more specific with my questions...

Slow shutter speed noise reduction - do you now turn NR off or still keep it set?

High Iso noise reduction- I've read that this may affect RAW output? Either way, which settings do you use?

HDR capture- something I've never really looked at but wondered if anyone uses it on the K5?

Lens correction- I currently use PTlens in photoshop but maybe as it's designed by Pentax this is more effective, anyone compared both?

Thanks

Simon

Great piece of freeware - I now use it all the time

I thought that some settings, noise reduction for example, were actually applied to the raw file - I'm just working my way through the manual anyway

thanks

Simon

Thanks for the replies but I'm ok with the settings you mention...my post was more about K5 specific functions such as highlight clipping/noise reduction etc

Simon

Having just ordered a K5 from SRS I'm keen to get up & running with it asap. Having owned the K20D I'm guessing many settings etc will be unchanged but I just wondered if there were any useful setup tips anyone could pass on - particularly relating to Dynamic range/custom noise reduction?

I've trawled through 15 pages of the forum without finding anything much so perhaps it's all pretty straighforward?

thanks

Simon

I'm considering attending one of the photography workshops run by Joe Cornish (http://www.joecornish.com/workshop/workshops.asp) and wondered if anyone had been on one? - whilst I'm looking to pick up a few expert tips on landscapes I'm even more interested in improving my Photoshop skills. I know there's loads of Photoshop training available but I want something specifically aimed at landscape photography.

I'd appreciate any feedback

Thanks

Simon

Unfortunately I don't think anything exists that meets your needs - the compartments for clothes etc in "combination" backpacks just seem too small to be completely useful - I have a Tamrac currently having also tried Lowepro.

When I'm hiking I use a standard hiking backpack and place a holster type bag inside with my K20D - I carry additional lenses inside too in Lowepro lens cases. Dedicated hiking backpacks also have much better "back systems" so allow you to carry the load with less effort.

This is my expereince anyway

Simon