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It just does not have the quality feel of say the 16-50 or the Sigma 18-35 or newest version 70-200. I personally do not like the styling which looks a bit toy town to me but that is just my opinion. More importantly, the results seem good so far.
Comment by smudge posted on DC watch Pentax 16-85mm lens review... at 03/05/2015 - 20:21
I am finding the 16-85 a handy solution for days when I only want to carry one lens. It seems a good compromise of performance, zoom range, maximum aperture, size and weight and cost. The main negative for me is that it looks and feels a bit naff.
Comment by smudge posted on DC watch Pentax 16-85mm lens review... at 02/05/2015 - 10:27
Very crisp. I particularly like the second one. It even has a spider's web as a bonus
Comment by smudge posted on Monkey Puzzle Madness at 30/04/2015 - 15:07
When I first visited Tate Modern some years ago I remember remarking to my wife 'funny enough the exhibit that impressed me most was a photograph'. That photograph was one of Gursky's 'Rhein' images. In contrast I found Monet's water-lily paintings disappointing 'in the flesh' - so large that they needed to be viewed from at least 30 feet away to achieve the desired effect. So size isn't everything but it works in the case of the Rhein photo.
Comment by smudge posted on How much would you pay for this? at 30/04/2015 - 14:49
At the risk of stating the obvious if you use a Windows pc then there are a number of black and white conversion options in the 'edit' function of photo gallery.
Comment by smudge posted on Any free online tool for processing a photo (specifically black and white presets)? at 27/04/2015 - 20:37
I would certainly miss the built in flash - there is no way I am lugging around a full size unit on holiday, for example. I think this little Metz might be the answer http://www.srsmicrosystems.co.uk/flash-studio-lighting/pentax-fit-flashes/metz-m... So small that it would hardly be noticed - and it can tilt.
Comment by smudge posted on No brained for the average Joe... at 25/04/2015 - 10:50
McGregNi wrote:
Thanks Daroni, very kind of you .... perhaps I could make my post even more excellent by correcting a mistake to start with ! I said that the flash compensation range was -2 to +1 stops .... in fact on the flash guns this is -3 to +1 stops. The -2 limit applies to the on-camera flash compensation setting (accesed from the four-way controller flash button). When using the pop-up flash then this camera FC setting would apply to the pop-up unit, and any flashgun set FC would apply to the flashgun output (in wireless operation).
If using the gun on the hotshoe then the camera and flashgun compensation settings are summed together to produce a total FC amount.
You can disable the 'auto power off' function, and this will keep your settings while the gun remains on .... I think it may default back to P-TTL mode whenever its turned off ? But anyway, while you're using it you can cancel the time out-this way ...
1. Put the 'setting switch' into the upper position (this is the switch on the far right that selects which row of buttons are active)
2. Press the 'light' button button for 2 or more seconds ... SL1 or SL 2 will indicate
3. Press 'Mode' button
4. Press the selector button (S - the button inside the dial) until you see PH2 dispayed.
5. Press the 'light' button again.
Let us know it this works please ! (Fingers Crossed )
I believe this feature was only available on the 540, not the 360. That, and the lack of swivel, was the reason I upgraded to the 540. Perhaps it is available on the new version?Thanks Daroni, very kind of you .... perhaps I could make my post even more excellent by correcting a mistake to start with ! I said that the flash compensation range was -2 to +1 stops .... in fact on the flash guns this is -3 to +1 stops. The -2 limit applies to the on-camera flash compensation setting (accesed from the four-way controller flash button). When using the pop-up flash then this camera FC setting would apply to the pop-up unit, and any flashgun set FC would apply to the flashgun output (in wireless operation).
If using the gun on the hotshoe then the camera and flashgun compensation settings are summed together to produce a total FC amount.
You can disable the 'auto power off' function, and this will keep your settings while the gun remains on .... I think it may default back to P-TTL mode whenever its turned off ? But anyway, while you're using it you can cancel the time out-this way ...
1. Put the 'setting switch' into the upper position (this is the switch on the far right that selects which row of buttons are active)
2. Press the 'light' button button for 2 or more seconds ... SL1 or SL 2 will indicate
3. Press 'Mode' button
4. Press the selector button (S - the button inside the dial) until you see PH2 dispayed.
5. Press the 'light' button again.
Let us know it this works please ! (Fingers Crossed )
Comment by smudge posted on Af 360 fgz help at 18/04/2015 - 13:04
I suspect that the only images of mine that will be of interest to future generations will be family photographs, particularly the informal ones. These are, of course, the least likely to be printed. All of the carefully lit and artfully composed stuff is unlikely to hold interest in the long term.
My son in law is from a theatrical family and has a number of beautifully produced old publicity stills of his parents and grandparents by some of the top photographers of the day. Very pretty but only really of interest to film and theatre buffs. Of much greater interest are the informal family shots that invoke real memories.
My son in law is from a theatrical family and has a number of beautifully produced old publicity stills of his parents and grandparents by some of the top photographers of the day. Very pretty but only really of interest to film and theatre buffs. Of much greater interest are the informal family shots that invoke real memories.
Comment by smudge posted on Do you worry about 'bit rot' at 17/04/2015 - 18:11
Does this mean that the 20-40 is a F/F lens?
Comment by smudge posted on More NEC Images at 21/03/2015 - 19:13
philstaff wrote:
Be sure to actually handle it before you buy to make sure it is what you expect. I was tempted by the RX 100 mk111 because of the snazzy pop up viewfinder but when I actually tried it out at John Lewis I found that the viewfinder was too small to be much use for me as a spectacle wearer.Pentaxophile wrote:
I tried a NEX camera, which was fun with Pentax lenses via an adapter, and had a 16mm pancake which made it pocketable. Made a nice light kit for holidays (I tend to go hand luggage only).
But the RX100 is a revelation. Genuinely competes with DSLRs on quality, tiny size, sharp f1.8 lens. The NEX seems a bit pointless now, although still has its place for using fast MF lenses at wide apertures (excellent focus peaking).
Having said that, there are still times where I will grab the K30 and 17-50 lens for casual snapping. It's just so much more engaging to use.
The RX 100 11 is a camera I am considering along with a couple more it has had some rave rev'sI tried a NEX camera, which was fun with Pentax lenses via an adapter, and had a 16mm pancake which made it pocketable. Made a nice light kit for holidays (I tend to go hand luggage only).
But the RX100 is a revelation. Genuinely competes with DSLRs on quality, tiny size, sharp f1.8 lens. The NEX seems a bit pointless now, although still has its place for using fast MF lenses at wide apertures (excellent focus peaking).
Having said that, there are still times where I will grab the K30 and 17-50 lens for casual snapping. It's just so much more engaging to use.
Comment by smudge posted on To trade or not to trade at 03/03/2015 - 17:24
