Are you aware that you can only compare the results of similar
(MP-wise) camera body-lens pairs?
If you do so (and, compare K5 with D700 etc), the results are not much
different.
Remember, they are also the ones who scored the K5 body higher than
much more expensive C/N bodies.
Bulent
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Thanks for that, Darren.
I followed a link from that blog to this article, and it's a good one
too.
http://www.petapixel.com/2012/03/20/why-this-photograph-is-worth-
578500/
that guys is confused about the market
That's completely contrary to my impression of test results for both Canon and
Nikon.
Jack
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On Nov
Quoting David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com:
From Saturdays drive:
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16605493
I love old buildings like this.
Nicely composed shot - perhaps could use a bit more contrast?
Cheers
Brian
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I will continue to show lots of bike messenger photos over the next
several weeks. In fairness to those of you who might find this stuff
repetitive or boring I will warn you in the SL. This way you
needn't waste your time opening it if you're not
In my initial post I thought I acknowledged awareness of those factors, Bulent.
Review each brand individually and give me your impression of the comparative
results.
Jack
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Jack, I also had a very critical attitude (to say it politely) towards them.
I was also surprised to see even a top model Pentax lens-body combo
got unimpressive scores.
Then, I calmed down by accepting the limits of those analyses.
Let me tell you about my impression on a specific situation;
If
Yes, I agree that the lens/body combo has to be considered relevant. Why that
isn't spoken to is somewhat of a mystery.
When the tests included a K-5 body I'll admit to expecting an up-tick in the
test scores.
I wonder if Kenny Boy is behind this...hm(?)
To be clear, my depression is really
Good luck with your project!
As to the images, I prefer the color version; somehow, the addition
of color seems (to my eye) to give it a bit of a 3D effect, which
really makes the bags of cement stand out from the background.
Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
On
Back in the antediluvian age of film, Modern Photography, or maybe it
was Popular Photography after they absorbed Modern, adopted the 43mm
limited as their reference lens because it was the best all around lens
they had ever tested. That lens hasn't changed since then really, so
testing
I certainly need a gym membership, but uh..thanks anyway. ;-)
Jack.
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Good luck with
On Tue, Nov 20, 2012 at 7:04 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote:
On Tue, Nov 20, 2012 at 5:35 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote:
I've mentioned this before, but you can get the *entire Collection* of
Nik software for not much more than that (so I would never buy one
On Wed, Nov 21, 2012 at 12:26 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote:
On Nov 20, 2012, at 2:04 PM, Jack Davis wrote:
I'm sort of in a funk after reading DXO's Pentax lens test results. Even
allowing for some older MP and camera technology, as a test group they
demonstrate pitiful
On 11/20/2012 11:37 AM, Tom C wrote:
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Honestly, I think it's a really apt comparison.
My first new DSLR was a K-x for much the same reason that I would love a
WRX STi to be my first new sports car.
Because of the high safety ratings? :)
Tom C.
Well, I certainly
Pop Photo's long standing testing method is confined on the lens only. As I
roughly understand it, the lenses are firmly affixed to a bench, a beam of
light (laser?) shown through them and by some unknown method, the light
dispersion (or?) is/are then measured.
They have always referred to
I didn't notice the misspelling. What spelling grade do I get?
Jack ;-)
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On Wed, Nov 21, 2012
From: Walt ldott...@gmail.com
Honestly, I think it's a really apt comparison.
My first new DSLR was a K-x for much the same reason that I would love a
WRX STi to be my first new sports car.
Because of the high safety ratings? :)
Tom C.
- Well, I certainly didn't choose Pentax to
On Nov 21, 2012, at 6:41 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote:
Good luck with your project!
As to the images, I prefer the color version; somehow, the addition
of color seems (to my eye) to give it a bit of a 3D effect, which
really makes the bags of cement stand out from the background.
Thanks
On Tue, Nov 20, 2012 at 10:56:52PM +, Steve Cottrell wrote:
On 17/11/12, John Francis, discombobulated, unleashed:
So I'm in Austin this week, visiting family (and finishing off
with a trip to the Circiuit of the Americas for the US Grand Prix).
Envious!
Hah! You've got Silverstone
Quoting DagT li...@thrane.name:
http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html
Fujifilm x100, 23mm, 1/150s, f/2.8, ISO200.
That's great.
I'm trying to get some idea of the scale - are those the tracks of a
small animal along the bottom of the image?
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Spectacular colours in that.
I was impressed by the lack of lens distortion - did that require any
work in post?
Cheers
Brian
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http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/
Quoting George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com:
This is
Or food trucks anyways
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4gNfcxiBiYhd=1
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Well the Q arrived in the post today - looks like it should be a lot of fun.
Anyway - it came with the standard prime and I'm really going to need
other lenses.
On the wide end, there doesn't seem to be any alternative to the
standard 5-15 mm zoom but for telephoto I'm torn
El 20/11/2012 6:52, Igor Roshchin escribió:
Hi All:
About 2 months ago, there was a thread about FA35/2.
Interestingly, that while people have mentioned DA35/2.4, and a few
other 35s, nobody mentioned DA 35/2.8 macro.
How is DA 35/2.8 macro in comparison to either FA35/2 or DA35/2.4
(or even
I would honestly try to content yourself with the standard prime while
you get used to the camera and all you can do with it. You are gonna
have some fun!
The lens that most people seem to say is a LOT of fun with the Q is
the fisheye. It is relatively inexpensive, so I plan on making that my
2nd
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Or food trucks anyways
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4gNfcxiBiYhd=1
There was a situation a bit like that here a couple of years ago. More and
more street food vendors have been trading (perfectly legally) from the
Thanks to everyone who posts on this thread. The 35 macro is high on my
wishlist as it seems like nearly a perfect prime for photowalks in the woods,
as a lot of what looks interesting to shoot are things like flowers, ferns, and
small invertebrates.
On Nov 21, 2012, at 12:25 PM, Carlos R.
I have the Q kit with the standard prime and 5-15. the fisheye is arriving soon.
The standard prime is my favorite lens I think it's a gem. You can
find cheap non pentax hoods on ebay.
The standard prime works fine with a raynox 250 macro.
The 5-15 is very nice at 5-12 mm. at 15 mm it's not so
If Pentax hired me to do marketing, in May, I'd release a rainbow colored Q,
with a Q-pride advertising blitz.
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Hi Brian -
For most of the windows I could shoot from the center aisle. For
those photos, there is just a bit of a keystone effect. It's very
slight and easy to correct with either Lightroom or Photoshop.
There are a couple of the windows that had to be shot from below and
45 degrees to the
On 21/11/12, John Francis, discombobulated, unleashed:
Hah! You've got Silverstone within driving distance, and several
other circuits (including possibly the best track in use today, Spa,
as close as the four hours by air it takes me to get to Austin).
Good point! Haven't been up to
Thanks Brian, and Christine and Frank!
I think the tracks must from a cat. The tree isn´t very large.
Dag Thrane
http://www.thrane.name
21. nov. 2012 kl. 20:47 skrev Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org:
Quoting DagT li...@thrane.name:
Thanks, Cotty! xxoo
On Nov 20, 2012, at 4:50 PM, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote:
On 17/11/12, Christine Aguila, discombobulated, unleashed:
Chris and Karin Mitchell, Bob W., and I would like to share a project
we worked on as a thank you gift for Mike Wilson and his family for
lol!
On Nov 20, 2012, at 5:09 PM, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote:
On 19/11/12, Christine Aguila, discombobulated, unleashed:
Dan: This photo needs a scantily clad seductive woman with a sweet-
lookin hunk of a man--- and less mountain in the background :-).
Cheers, Christine
I know you know I was just being silly in my response, Dan! Cheers, Christine
On Nov 20, 2012, at 11:16 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks, Christine and Cotty.
Actually, this image was taken early Sunday morning, before anyone
else was up and about. Saturday
Last night we went to see a double feature at the Brattle Theatre in
Cambridge (right across the river from Boston): Psycho and
Hitchcock (the new biopic about Alfred Hitchcock). Everyone knows
the former is brilliant, not to mention being a must-see for anyone
interested in lighting and
I've spent all morning in Photoshop... here are four panoramas from the Mt John
observatory, plus one of the power station.
http://www.multi.net.nz/tekapo-panoramas/
Click on an image to see a larger version.
Donations toward a new computer would be gratefully appreciated :)
Cheers,
Dave
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Tis the season for Good Movies. I'm interested in seeing Lincoln,
Life of Pi, and Hitchcock before the end of the year (and I don't
go to the theater for many pictures). Ebert's review of Hitchcock
wasn't overly glowing, but I think it looks worth seeing just for the
actors in it. Mirren,
This morning it was biting damp cold and foggy out. Perfect Pentax
weather. :-) Took my usual dog-walking route with my usual dog tied to
my usual belt, but I willed myself to see differently.
Trio
http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/8207621870/lightbox/
Twig
Also because they are the least advertised products - at least in my
country. Technically superb products, but both Fuji Heavy Industries
and Ricoh-Pentax have very poor Advertisement / Product Promotion
strategies.
I used to own a Subaru Legacy and a Pentax MZ-5n SLR then.
Bipin.
camp: San Mateo,
Thanks for the recommendations, Mark. I'm another who has somehow not
managed to see Psycho yet.
Talk of photography and movies reminds me of a movie I saw a couple of
weeks ago: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004). It's a look at
the life of a documentary filmmaker/adventurer comedically
Nicely done, David. Interesting subject as well.
Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
On Wed, Nov 21, 2012 at 8:18 PM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote:
I've spent all morning in Photoshop... here are four panoramas from the Mt
John observatory, plus one of the
Both very nice. Moody, well composed.
Paul
On Nov 21, 2012, at 8:36 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote:
This morning it was biting damp cold and foggy out. Perfect Pentax
weather. :-) Took my usual dog-walking route with my usual dog tied to
my usual belt, but I willed myself to
I like the 2nd and 3rd ones especially.
Superwide panoramas are funny, because you can see the shadows falling
in one direction on the left and the opposite direction, on the right.
:)
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In Bronte Harbour, Old Oakville on Sunday morning last.
http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/8207772234/lightbox/
K20D, DA* 55/1.4 @ f11, 1/400th, ISO 400.
Lr 4.2
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Not sure I understand the caption, but I certainly like the photo! The
interaction of the hull shapes is really appealing, and the black-shrouded hull
in the right foreground sets them off nicely.
Cheers,
Rick
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The BW looks more (appropriately) oppressive.
Rick
http://photo.net/photos/RickW
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Tomorrow, I
Well done !
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Subject: GESO: Panoramas from Tekapo
I've spent all morning in Photoshop... here are four panoramas from the Mt
John observatory, plus one of the power station.
http://www.multi.net.nz/tekapo-panoramas/
Click on an
Always smiling:
http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/11/scottie.html?m=0
Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome.
Cheers,
frank
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He seems to have adapted nicely to driving on the side of the road that God
intended.
;-)
Thanks, Brian, and thanks to all who commented.
Cheers,
frank
Well, he looks fast.
But does he keep wanting to ride on the left hand side of the road?
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Hi!
We're fine. Our deepest thanks go to everyone who cared and supported us
on and off the list.
Again, I would appreciate if this message did not cause a discussion. An
off-list communication is always welcome.
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This is very well composed. Like it a great deal.
Cheers,
frank
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Subject: PESO - Party's over
In Bronte Harbour, Old Oakville on Sunday
Trio is especially beautiful. That mist is amazing. Perfectly composed and
rendered.
Brilliant!
cheers,
frank
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Sent: November 21, 2012 11/21/12
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Subject: PESO x 2 - Trio Twig
This
So happy to hear of this ceasefire. Here's hoping that both sides honour it and
that it is the first step to a lasting peace.
Thank goodness you and your beautiful family are safe!
Cheers,
frank
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Sent: November 21, 2012 11/21/12
Oddly compelling photo.
I prefer the colour version.
Cheers,
frank
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Tomorrow, I get to shovel the concrete in this
That's beautiful!
cheers,
frank
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Subject: PESO - Stained Glass Window - St. Bridget's Church
This is the Corpus Christi window from St. Bridget's Church. It
All quite spectacular!
cheers,
frank
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Sent: November 21, 2012 11/21/12
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I've spent all morning in Photoshop... here are four panoramas from the Mt John
This is the reason why I'm selling a few lenses...
http://www.multi.net.nz/qr/
This is just taken out of the box and put together enough that I can take it to
the shop to do properly, then they can do a proper bike fit.
I plan to sell the rear wheel as I'm not a fan of tubulars.
And don't
That is indeed a great smile! nice capture.
What kind of leggins or whatever is he wearing?
Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
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knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote:
Always smiling:
On Nov 22, 2012, at 5:23 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote:
Always smiling:
http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/11/scottie.html?m=0
Nice to enjoy your work. He does appear to be dressed for some serious weather.
Dave
PS looks like his handlebar is much too wide ;)
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I'll forgive you for not buying a Cervelo.
;-)
That's a gorgeous machine! Don't think that I've ever seen a top tube quite
that thin from the side.
And my goodness, you couldn't fit a sheet of paper between the rear tire and
the seat tube. That's snug!
Must wipe drool off android now.
;-)
On Nov 22, 2012, at 3:57 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote:
In Bronte Harbour, Old Oakville on Sunday morning last.
http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/8207772234/lightbox/
I like this photo, and I think the title fits it very well.
Cheers,
Dave
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On Nov 22, 2012, at 3:43 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote:
Both very nice. Moody, well composed.
Yeah, what he said.
Dave
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On Nov 22, 2012, at 3:50 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote:
I like the 2nd and 3rd ones especially.
Superwide panoramas are funny, because you can see the shadows falling
in one direction on the left and the opposite direction, on the right.
:)
Hmm, I never thought about the
On Nov 21, 2012, at 8:52 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote:
Oddly compelling photo.
I prefer the colour version.
Thanks.
If Frank prefers the colour version, that's saying something.
Cheers,
frank
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Sent: November 21,
On Nov 21, 2012, at 7:15 PM, Rick Womer wrote:
The BW looks more (appropriately) oppressive.
Surprisingly, the job wasn't nearly as brutal as I expected. Part of it was
that it only took half as much concrete as I had calculated, and it was also
much easier to do than anticipated.
Rick
on 2012-11-21 22:02 David Mann wrote
This is the reason why I'm selling a few lenses...
http://www.multi.net.nz/qr/
from the looks of that i can see why you'd need to sell some lenses
And don't hassle me about not mowing the lawn, just enjoy the pretty flowers ;)
flowers are nice but
Hi Everyone:
A little photo play in the clouds on the way down south.
Happy Turkey Everyone! Have a great day!
http://caguila.com/plane2/index.html
Cheers, Christine
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