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Comment by vincechu posted on FS: DA 21mm Limited at 19/08/2011 - 22:14
Hi everyone, lens is available again - since I got the Sigma 30 1.4, this has just been unused for the past month or so.
So available again at £320 including paypal and RMSD shipping. I'd like to get £300 after all costs.
(would appreciate it if John or any other moderators could perhaps put a line through the post I withdrew it so that its still visible for everyone to see, if not I guess leaving it would be better)
So available again at £320 including paypal and RMSD shipping. I'd like to get £300 after all costs.
(would appreciate it if John or any other moderators could perhaps put a line through the post I withdrew it so that its still visible for everyone to see, if not I guess leaving it would be better)
Comment by vincechu posted on FS: DA 21mm Limited at 14/08/2011 - 12:30
Sold the FA 31 Limited not too long ago... enough said...
LOL seriously though, I miss it because I just really connected with it - it's size, build, feel, focal length and of course its unique rendering, bokeh and colour.
I've got the Sigma 30mm now, but its just not the same :'(
One day in the future, when my finances are better, I'll definately buy another!
LOL seriously though, I miss it because I just really connected with it - it's size, build, feel, focal length and of course its unique rendering, bokeh and colour.
I've got the Sigma 30mm now, but its just not the same :'(
One day in the future, when my finances are better, I'll definately buy another!
Comment by vincechu posted on Lens For Sale - Sold - Bought Again at 14/07/2011 - 00:41
Japers45 - thanks for the feedback I agree with needing a longer zoom to isolate the action better, and I'm eyeing up the 55-300mm which looks a sharper lens It was high ISO, especially when the light dropped to maintain a faster shutter speed, but the lack of sharpness and noise levels is probably also due to cropping and my in experience with sharpening and NR in PP.
Algernon - Thanks
Tim - thanks, those three happen to be my favourite too
Algernon - Thanks
Tim - thanks, those three happen to be my favourite too
Comment by vincechu posted on 24.05.11 Manchester United vs Juventus (Neville's Testimonial) at 14/07/2011 - 00:13
Hi everyone, sorry this is looooooong over due - I've had a busy few months with assignments, exams, graduation and celebrations... and now job hunting!
I was meant to share these photos as a thank you to everyone, for help in deciding whether I should buy the 50-200mm (non wr) and I have to say I'm very pleased with the IQ and low price - value for money!
So anyway on the 24.05.11, it was Gary Neville's Testimonial match - aka Manchester United vs Juventus. As well as it being Gary Neville's final match playing for Manchester United, it was also special because it featured a lot of the class of '92 - a famous team who passed through Manchester United's youth ranks and went on to win numerous trophies. In particularly the match featured: Giggs, Scholes, Beckham (who traveled all the way from America!), Butt, Gary and Phil Neville.
Normally I talk alot about the kit I use, but this time I just want to share the photos - Enjoy!
On the way to Old Trafford by VinceChu89, on Flickr
IMGP2605 by VinceChu89, on Flickr
Me (second left) and my friends - with the match programme at half time.
CHECK OUT THE GUY WITH THE WHITE AND RED SCARF IN THE BACKGROUND - his expression creeps me out somehow!
IMGP2611 by VinceChu89, on Flickr
Man Utd Supporting Couple by VinceChu89, on Flickr
The Theatre of Dreams Before the Evening Commences by VinceChu89, on Flickr
Gary Neville Presentation 2/2 by VinceChu89, on Flickr
A Photo of a Photo Being Taken #1/2 by VinceChu89, on Flickr
The Manchester United Starting XI by VinceChu89, on Flickr
Del Piero Takes a Shot on Goal by VinceChu89, on Flickr
Two Veterans, Beckham and Del Piero, Sharing a Moment by VinceChu89, on Flickr
Offside? Who? Me!? by VinceChu89, on Flickr
The usual player vs referee decision arguments
Manchester United Scores! by VinceChu89, on Flickr
This was a lucky photo, the fan jumped up and framed the shot for me when Manchester United scored... unforturnately his right arm is blocking the ball in the back of the net!
Owen just glances over the post... by VinceChu89, on Flickr
Beckham Bending Over! by VinceChu89, on Flickr
How many of you can say you've photographed Beckham's bum!? I CAN
Beckham Lines Up a Corner by VinceChu89, on Flickr
Check out all the eyes and cameras on him!
Beckham Takes a Corner by VinceChu89, on Flickr
Juventus on the Attack by VinceChu89, on Flickr
Beckham's Trade Mark Pose (Beckham's Free Kick #3/4) by VinceChu89, on Flickr
Beckham's trade mark kicking pose, with his outstretched arm.
Beckham's Free Kick #4/4 by VinceChu89, on Flickr
Juventus Score their Second Goal 1/2 by VinceChu89, on Flickr
The ball went in, off the post. This photo shows the ball stuck to the post on it's way in... its too bad I lifted my finger off the shutter because I was disappointed with the goal, and didn't get the ball resting in the back of the net.
It's A Pitch Invasion! by VinceChu89, on Flickr
Give us a hug! or Come to Daddy? or Come to Becks? by VinceChu89, on Flickr
Handshakes and Goodbyes by VinceChu89, on Flickr
Clearing out... (Original) by VinceChu89, on Flickr
Old Trafford 2 by VinceChu89, on Flickr
Thanks for looking and please check out my flickr if you have a moment, I have much more I want to share and upload and hope to become much more active now that my studies are over.
I was meant to share these photos as a thank you to everyone, for help in deciding whether I should buy the 50-200mm (non wr) and I have to say I'm very pleased with the IQ and low price - value for money!
So anyway on the 24.05.11, it was Gary Neville's Testimonial match - aka Manchester United vs Juventus. As well as it being Gary Neville's final match playing for Manchester United, it was also special because it featured a lot of the class of '92 - a famous team who passed through Manchester United's youth ranks and went on to win numerous trophies. In particularly the match featured: Giggs, Scholes, Beckham (who traveled all the way from America!), Butt, Gary and Phil Neville.
Normally I talk alot about the kit I use, but this time I just want to share the photos - Enjoy!
On the way to Old Trafford by VinceChu89, on Flickr
IMGP2605 by VinceChu89, on Flickr
Me (second left) and my friends - with the match programme at half time.
CHECK OUT THE GUY WITH THE WHITE AND RED SCARF IN THE BACKGROUND - his expression creeps me out somehow!
IMGP2611 by VinceChu89, on Flickr
Man Utd Supporting Couple by VinceChu89, on Flickr
The Theatre of Dreams Before the Evening Commences by VinceChu89, on Flickr
Gary Neville Presentation 2/2 by VinceChu89, on Flickr
A Photo of a Photo Being Taken #1/2 by VinceChu89, on Flickr
The Manchester United Starting XI by VinceChu89, on Flickr
Del Piero Takes a Shot on Goal by VinceChu89, on Flickr
Two Veterans, Beckham and Del Piero, Sharing a Moment by VinceChu89, on Flickr
Offside? Who? Me!? by VinceChu89, on Flickr
The usual player vs referee decision arguments
Manchester United Scores! by VinceChu89, on Flickr
This was a lucky photo, the fan jumped up and framed the shot for me when Manchester United scored... unforturnately his right arm is blocking the ball in the back of the net!
Owen just glances over the post... by VinceChu89, on Flickr
Beckham Bending Over! by VinceChu89, on Flickr
How many of you can say you've photographed Beckham's bum!? I CAN
Beckham Lines Up a Corner by VinceChu89, on Flickr
Check out all the eyes and cameras on him!
Beckham Takes a Corner by VinceChu89, on Flickr
Juventus on the Attack by VinceChu89, on Flickr
Beckham's Trade Mark Pose (Beckham's Free Kick #3/4) by VinceChu89, on Flickr
Beckham's trade mark kicking pose, with his outstretched arm.
Beckham's Free Kick #4/4 by VinceChu89, on Flickr
Juventus Score their Second Goal 1/2 by VinceChu89, on Flickr
The ball went in, off the post. This photo shows the ball stuck to the post on it's way in... its too bad I lifted my finger off the shutter because I was disappointed with the goal, and didn't get the ball resting in the back of the net.
It's A Pitch Invasion! by VinceChu89, on Flickr
Give us a hug! or Come to Daddy? or Come to Becks? by VinceChu89, on Flickr
Handshakes and Goodbyes by VinceChu89, on Flickr
Clearing out... (Original) by VinceChu89, on Flickr
Old Trafford 2 by VinceChu89, on Flickr
Thanks for looking and please check out my flickr if you have a moment, I have much more I want to share and upload and hope to become much more active now that my studies are over.
Comment by vincechu posted on 24.05.11 Manchester United vs Juventus (Neville's Testimonial) at 13/07/2011 - 05:20
MrCynical, try check out a GXR and play on it for a while - its actually better than you think, i used to think it were a bad idea too, I just think it hasn't been backed enough by ricoh releasing the right modules.
I think they shd have went bodies, sensor units, and lenses. interchangeable sensors would make better sense imo lol (lame pun there lol)
But perhaps they'll be a K-mount unit for the GXR and the leica M-mount which might be the interchangeble sensors idea i'm thinking of? lol wishful thinking from me i guess lol
I think they shd have went bodies, sensor units, and lenses. interchangeable sensors would make better sense imo lol (lame pun there lol)
But perhaps they'll be a K-mount unit for the GXR and the leica M-mount which might be the interchangeble sensors idea i'm thinking of? lol wishful thinking from me i guess lol
Comment by vincechu posted on Ricoh to buy Pentax at 02/07/2011 - 01:42
Thanks guys for all the input
I sent some raws to JohnBee over at PF to check out and like others have said my k5 seems fine and they don't see the banding too - I just think it was a problem caused by my poor noise reduction (inexperience), and me over examining my photos and wanting to find a problem.
anyway for those interested, and so that this might possibly serve as a type of reference here's what JohnBee said:
Stop by my flickr and say hi here =)
I sent some raws to JohnBee over at PF to check out and like others have said my k5 seems fine and they don't see the banding too - I just think it was a problem caused by my poor noise reduction (inexperience), and me over examining my photos and wanting to find a problem.
anyway for those interested, and so that this might possibly serve as a type of reference here's what JohnBee said:
Quote:
I think you've likely encoutered that artifacts such as banding can and are often times dealt with by the RAW developer. However in other cases, its not so easy or possible and so you may notice banding appearing in certain images, and not in others at the same sensitivity.
On the other hand, the ISO51200 sample didn't exhibit any banding on my end using both RAW Therapee and Adobe Camera Raw(without NR). Though I still wouldn't recommend ISO51200 for anything but extreme measures given that the limited amount of detail available at this level.
Having said that, I did notice a significant magenta case in your table DNG. And at first glance(without looking) I'd say this was most likely due to underexposure. To which I'd add, one helpful tip I've discovered, is to lean to the right as far as possible without blowing highlights when shooting at higher sensitivities. Which helps reduce overall artifacts and more importantly... the type of problems such as the ones seen here.
Other than that, I'm happy to report that your sensor seems pretty much identical to my own in terms of high ISO performance. And so I'd say you are safe! and that there is no need to send out your unit as far as this goes.
FRT. here's some RAW Therapee/Topaz Denoise output from your ISO51200 sample. And while its not the greatest! - I'd say its good enough for emergency use if/when needed
PS. I used to shoot at max sensitivities with my K20's on a regular bassis. However, with the K-5, I've gotten into the habit of limiting my output to ISO2000. And that's not because I'm afraid of max ISO, but because I don't like the low level noise reduction that the K-5 applies to RAW files. Which kicks-in at ISO2200. And therefore, by keeping the meter bellow 2200, you can push process in post(RAW developer) and avoid the detail loss that comes with the K-5 prime engine. The downside on the other hand is that you have more noise to deal with(so its a give and take).
Anyways, based on what I've seen here, I'd say you're K-5 is in good hands! - Take care and thanks for participating.
Sincerely,
JohnBee
VinceI think you've likely encoutered that artifacts such as banding can and are often times dealt with by the RAW developer. However in other cases, its not so easy or possible and so you may notice banding appearing in certain images, and not in others at the same sensitivity.
On the other hand, the ISO51200 sample didn't exhibit any banding on my end using both RAW Therapee and Adobe Camera Raw(without NR). Though I still wouldn't recommend ISO51200 for anything but extreme measures given that the limited amount of detail available at this level.
Having said that, I did notice a significant magenta case in your table DNG. And at first glance(without looking) I'd say this was most likely due to underexposure. To which I'd add, one helpful tip I've discovered, is to lean to the right as far as possible without blowing highlights when shooting at higher sensitivities. Which helps reduce overall artifacts and more importantly... the type of problems such as the ones seen here.
Other than that, I'm happy to report that your sensor seems pretty much identical to my own in terms of high ISO performance. And so I'd say you are safe! and that there is no need to send out your unit as far as this goes.
FRT. here's some RAW Therapee/Topaz Denoise output from your ISO51200 sample. And while its not the greatest! - I'd say its good enough for emergency use if/when needed
PS. I used to shoot at max sensitivities with my K20's on a regular bassis. However, with the K-5, I've gotten into the habit of limiting my output to ISO2000. And that's not because I'm afraid of max ISO, but because I don't like the low level noise reduction that the K-5 applies to RAW files. Which kicks-in at ISO2200. And therefore, by keeping the meter bellow 2200, you can push process in post(RAW developer) and avoid the detail loss that comes with the K-5 prime engine. The downside on the other hand is that you have more noise to deal with(so its a give and take).
Anyways, based on what I've seen here, I'd say you're K-5 is in good hands! - Take care and thanks for participating.
Sincerely,
JohnBee
Stop by my flickr and say hi here =)
Comment by vincechu posted on K5 High ISO banding? at 02/07/2011 - 01:34
Hey guys, not sure if anyone's seen the "open letter to pentax customers",
here: http://photorumors.com/2011/07/01/open-letter-from-hoya-to-valued-pentax-customers-and-partners/#more-11340
So Pentax will stay as a seperate identity the way i understand it, so the products will still be pentax branded.
I'm guessing Ricoh will bring out a k-mount GXR unit - which would be very interesting (having used my girlfriends GXR I'm actually very impressed with it) as they also have an leica m-mount coming out
here: http://photorumors.com/2011/07/01/open-letter-from-hoya-to-valued-pentax-customers-and-partners/#more-11340
So Pentax will stay as a seperate identity the way i understand it, so the products will still be pentax branded.
I'm guessing Ricoh will bring out a k-mount GXR unit - which would be very interesting (having used my girlfriends GXR I'm actually very impressed with it) as they also have an leica m-mount coming out
Comment by vincechu posted on Ricoh to buy Pentax at 02/07/2011 - 01:32
haven't done the RAW swap yet, but as others on have said, the more I look into it, the more its looking just like chroma noise which at times takes the form of banding, whereas at other times its not visible.
Using the colour noise reduction in LR3 seems to get get rid of it easily enough though. So not much of a problem really and my k5 seems fine.
Using the colour noise reduction in LR3 seems to get get rid of it easily enough though. So not much of a problem really and my k5 seems fine.
Comment by vincechu posted on K5 High ISO banding? at 26/06/2011 - 23:34
thanks guys, my battery is on charge til tonight, so I'll do some testing later and I will look over the photos I've taken the past 6 months with the K5 and see if its occured before - could be I'm shooting conditions which highlight this banding and make it more obvious.
In the mean time its true that I rarely shoot high ISO (above 3200/6400) so it shouldn't be an issue (I've not noticed it for 4000 shots, but will check again later). Nevertheless if my k5 does have an issue, it's not right, and I'd like to know so I can get it addressed by Pentax.
Edit: probably is the 'subjects' in the above photos which make the banding obvious - couldnt resist and took my batteries off charge and snapped some more normal photos around the house (ie of actual things I'm likely to photograph) and at those high ISO's the banding is only visible in darker, under exposed areas, such as shadows.
The issue doesn't bug me and I can live with it, and if it does get worse I always have the 2year warranty to help me out
Nevertheless I'm going to swap RAWs with JohnBee at the other forums, and see if it is worse on my k-5. Will keep you all updated - perhaps this could serve as a useful reference in the future
In the mean time its true that I rarely shoot high ISO (above 3200/6400) so it shouldn't be an issue (I've not noticed it for 4000 shots, but will check again later). Nevertheless if my k5 does have an issue, it's not right, and I'd like to know so I can get it addressed by Pentax.
Edit: probably is the 'subjects' in the above photos which make the banding obvious - couldnt resist and took my batteries off charge and snapped some more normal photos around the house (ie of actual things I'm likely to photograph) and at those high ISO's the banding is only visible in darker, under exposed areas, such as shadows.
The issue doesn't bug me and I can live with it, and if it does get worse I always have the 2year warranty to help me out
Nevertheless I'm going to swap RAWs with JohnBee at the other forums, and see if it is worse on my k-5. Will keep you all updated - perhaps this could serve as a useful reference in the future
Comment by vincechu posted on K5 High ISO banding? at 25/06/2011 - 16:51
£320 paypal payment shipped RMSD
£310 for paypal gift or bank transfer, shipped RMSD
£300 cash on collection, I can also meet in Manchester everday next week at lunchtime 1-2pm
Photos to follow this weekend