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Comment by SteveT posted on Recommend me a book please at 30/12/2009 - 20:42
I think the AW bags are ideal for walking when you need to carry lots of gear.
Mine has quality strapping and good padded waistrap (essential imo)
Padded area for camera and several lenses, top area for waterproofs and other photo gear, I put my 300mm in here plus filters etc.
It also has a tripod carrier, something I needed when choosing this bag.
Some have laptop pockets, but this was a waste for me in a hill walking bag so I chose one without.
However, not ideal for strolling about town(say) and doing a bit of photo-journalism. Too slow to change lenses so they ended up in a jacket pocket, and when the tripods on this is a real pain.
Conclusion, I need a shoulder bag as well now.
Mine has quality strapping and good padded waistrap (essential imo)
Padded area for camera and several lenses, top area for waterproofs and other photo gear, I put my 300mm in here plus filters etc.
It also has a tripod carrier, something I needed when choosing this bag.
Some have laptop pockets, but this was a waste for me in a hill walking bag so I chose one without.
However, not ideal for strolling about town(say) and doing a bit of photo-journalism. Too slow to change lenses so they ended up in a jacket pocket, and when the tripods on this is a real pain.
Conclusion, I need a shoulder bag as well now.
Comment by SteveT posted on What do you carry with you when you go out to photograph? at 30/12/2009 - 20:31
Aufa
You definitly need a tripod for this sort of shot. I would normally not trust anything less than 125th to give sharp image hand held and faster than this if using a long lens.
To test for sharpness open the full size image in your image editing software and then zoom to 100%. That will show how sharp it really is, but the above shots are not sharp even at a small size. So it is the lack of tripod that caused the problem I would say.
It would be interesting to know the exposure of these shots and lens used.
You definitly need a tripod for this sort of shot. I would normally not trust anything less than 125th to give sharp image hand held and faster than this if using a long lens.
To test for sharpness open the full size image in your image editing software and then zoom to 100%. That will show how sharp it really is, but the above shots are not sharp even at a small size. So it is the lack of tripod that caused the problem I would say.
It would be interesting to know the exposure of these shots and lens used.
Comment by SteveT posted on Some picture from newbie in Amsterdam at 30/12/2009 - 17:32
K10D wrote:
Regards
Lowepro AW here tooSteveT wrote:
So do you keep it off the floor whilst out & about? I use Lowepro AW's and have no issues of sitting them on mud, snow, wet grass etc, I somehow don't see people doing that with Billingham's? When they get really dirty, I wash them in a bath or shower.PeteL wrote:
When travelling light i have my K7 around my neck and a small Lowepro Bag with 16-50 and 50-135,Wind up LED Torch, Lens cloth and Spare Cards.Grey Grad
Sometimes a AF 540FGZ Flash and almost always a Manfrotto 055 Pro Tripod and Combined Cable/Remote release.Plus anything that i think might be appropriate.
More often i take the lot! That means Billingham 550, All of the above plus 5 Prime Lenses, Converter, Stereo Mic, Vivitar 283 Flash with Bracket and Grip, Pentax Xtra Flash plus Tripod mounted Flash Hotshoe adaptors, Zigview S2, Filters and lens reversing rings, Pentax Sensor Cleaning Kit,Battery Powered rubber torch, Pentax Flash Cable,Reflector, Diffuser,Plastic Bags, Ear Defenders, Baseball Cap,Aircrew Cape Leather inner Flying Gloves, Packet of sweets and a Vivitar Lens Adapter which converts any of my lenses to a Telescope (100mm becomes a 10X, 300mm a 30X or 60X with a converter fitted)also a Rifle Grip when i plan to Photograph moving subjects with a long lens and a 1m Candlepower torch for night illumination of subjects.
I think thats about it without actually checking!
Regards - Pete
Wind up led torch? If theres =going to be any darkness I take a Petzl led head torch, keeps the hands free for setting up.When travelling light i have my K7 around my neck and a small Lowepro Bag with 16-50 and 50-135,Wind up LED Torch, Lens cloth and Spare Cards.Grey Grad
Sometimes a AF 540FGZ Flash and almost always a Manfrotto 055 Pro Tripod and Combined Cable/Remote release.Plus anything that i think might be appropriate.
More often i take the lot! That means Billingham 550, All of the above plus 5 Prime Lenses, Converter, Stereo Mic, Vivitar 283 Flash with Bracket and Grip, Pentax Xtra Flash plus Tripod mounted Flash Hotshoe adaptors, Zigview S2, Filters and lens reversing rings, Pentax Sensor Cleaning Kit,Battery Powered rubber torch, Pentax Flash Cable,Reflector, Diffuser,Plastic Bags, Ear Defenders, Baseball Cap,Aircrew Cape Leather inner Flying Gloves, Packet of sweets and a Vivitar Lens Adapter which converts any of my lenses to a Telescope (100mm becomes a 10X, 300mm a 30X or 60X with a converter fitted)also a Rifle Grip when i plan to Photograph moving subjects with a long lens and a 1m Candlepower torch for night illumination of subjects.
I think thats about it without actually checking!
Regards - Pete
Regards
Comment by SteveT posted on What do you carry with you when you go out to photograph? at 30/12/2009 - 15:23
Quote:
the eye for an image can't
Actually I disagree, the eye for an image can't
one can 'Develop an awareness of how an image is a two dimensional composition of lines shapes and patterns.
Develop how different techniques affest the emphasis and the meaning of subject matter.'
Mark galer
At least I hope you can otherwise I am wasting my time
Sure there are those with a natural eye for it who dont need any education but there are many who learn and develop the art.
Anyway I digress, sorry. Regarding the images I agree with above cdomments a good attempt but are not sharp, if didnt use a tripod then thats the cause. If you did then you I guess your focus was out.
Comment by SteveT posted on Some picture from newbie in Amsterdam at 30/12/2009 - 13:30
PeteL wrote:
When travelling light i have my K7 around my neck and a small Lowepro Bag with 16-50 and 50-135,Wind up LED Torch, Lens cloth and Spare Cards.Grey Grad
Sometimes a AF 540FGZ Flash and almost always a Manfrotto 055 Pro Tripod and Combined Cable/Remote release.Plus anything that i think might be appropriate.
More often i take the lot! That means Billingham 550, All of the above plus 5 Prime Lenses, Converter, Stereo Mic, Vivitar 283 Flash with Bracket and Grip, Pentax Xtra Flash plus Tripod mounted Flash Hotshoe adaptors, Zigview S2, Filters and lens reversing rings, Pentax Sensor Cleaning Kit,Battery Powered rubber torch, Pentax Flash Cable,Reflector, Diffuser,Plastic Bags, Ear Defenders, Baseball Cap,Aircrew Cape Leather inner Flying Gloves, Packet of sweets and a Vivitar Lens Adapter which converts any of my lenses to a Telescope (100mm becomes a 10X, 300mm a 30X or 60X with a converter fitted)also a Rifle Grip when i plan to Photograph moving subjects with a long lens and a 1m Candlepower torch for night illumination of subjects.
I think thats about it without actually checking!
Regards - Pete
Wind up led torch? If theres =going to be any darkness I take a Petzl led head torch, keeps the hands free for setting up.When travelling light i have my K7 around my neck and a small Lowepro Bag with 16-50 and 50-135,Wind up LED Torch, Lens cloth and Spare Cards.Grey Grad
Sometimes a AF 540FGZ Flash and almost always a Manfrotto 055 Pro Tripod and Combined Cable/Remote release.Plus anything that i think might be appropriate.
More often i take the lot! That means Billingham 550, All of the above plus 5 Prime Lenses, Converter, Stereo Mic, Vivitar 283 Flash with Bracket and Grip, Pentax Xtra Flash plus Tripod mounted Flash Hotshoe adaptors, Zigview S2, Filters and lens reversing rings, Pentax Sensor Cleaning Kit,Battery Powered rubber torch, Pentax Flash Cable,Reflector, Diffuser,Plastic Bags, Ear Defenders, Baseball Cap,Aircrew Cape Leather inner Flying Gloves, Packet of sweets and a Vivitar Lens Adapter which converts any of my lenses to a Telescope (100mm becomes a 10X, 300mm a 30X or 60X with a converter fitted)also a Rifle Grip when i plan to Photograph moving subjects with a long lens and a 1m Candlepower torch for night illumination of subjects.
I think thats about it without actually checking!
Regards - Pete
Comment by SteveT posted on What do you carry with you when you go out to photograph? at 30/12/2009 - 13:17
Are they any use for landscape?
Comment by SteveT posted on K20D Focusing Screen at 30/12/2009 - 13:12
iceblinker wrote:
The cheap ones are rubbish.
See https://www.pentaxuser.com/forum/topic/split-image--between-ebay--splitscreen-co...#comm_164448
and https://www.pentaxuser.com/forum/search/katz-eye
I have no doubt!The cheap ones are rubbish.
See https://www.pentaxuser.com/forum/topic/split-image--between-ebay--splitscreen-co...#comm_164448
and https://www.pentaxuser.com/forum/search/katz-eye
Time to decide if i really need one, having never tried one though i just dont know, I could do with having a play with one if i can find a shop with one in stock even a non Pentax.
Comment by SteveT posted on K20D Focusing Screen at 30/12/2009 - 01:17
Comment by SteveT posted on K20D Focusing Screen at 29/12/2009 - 20:45
hmmm
$105 from katzeye or £15 from China lol
$105 from katzeye or £15 from China lol
Comment by SteveT posted on K20D Focusing Screen at 29/12/2009 - 20:14
I would like to learn to use flash (or indeed lighting) creatively, whether that is for portraits, still life, fill-in or whatever.
I have looked at countless books on amazon and read the reviews but havent made any decision. I need to know which flashes are compatible with Pentax as well as what types to buy and then how to use them.
Do any of you have any personal recommendations?