The DNG files are around 23 megabytes. Converting them at 1:1 yields a 16 bit file of about 83 megabytes. Good stuff, great detail. Paul On Mar 16, 2008, at 10:54 PM, J. C. O'Connell wrote:
> how big are the raw or dng files coming out of the K20D typically? > jco > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of Paul > Stenquist > Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 10:51 PM > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: A bit embrassing? > > > I shot a mere 4 gigs today, but I agree with you in regard to the > K20D's ability to capture more detail. Consistent exposures have also > been noticed and applauded here. > I look forward to seeing your pics of Lindsaye. > Paul > On Mar 16, 2008, at 9:46 PM, William Robb wrote: > >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> >> Subject: A bit embrassing? >> >> >>> Some interesting threads came up today: In-camera (image >>> stabilisation) vs. lens dedicaed >>> (image stabilisation); improved continuous autofocus with the new >>> Pentax cameras and lenses. >>> No much discussion followed either of these. So what topic does >>> the list fixate on: Whether >>> Macs or PCs do a better job of burning DVDs. Such silliness. >> >> Well, while you guys were fixating on burning CDs and trying to >> decide which method of shake >> reduction works best, I shot 6 gigs of Lyndsaye at the studio. >> It was another good day. >> However, to answer your questions: >> In camera IS definitely is better, since it supports all my Pentax >> lenses. What more is there to >> say? >> The AF improvements with DA* lenses will be an improvement to me if >> I ever get around to >> purchasing any of them. I'm still not convinced that zooms are >> where I want to go, though the >> 60-250 is on my next lens list, and I will pick one up the moment >> it becomes available to me. >> >> Now, about my day. >> This time, I managed to remember to set my ISO to 100....... I >> decided >> to eschew the umbrellas and soft boxes in favour of spun >> steel pans, which I like >> better. I don't know why, but I just like the quality of light off >> them better. I think they >> give a more lifelike image. >> The studio boys use umbrellas and the like because they are easy, I >> say easy sometimes doesn't >> give as nice a result. >> I started off with the DA70mm LTD and did some basic head shots so >> she could see how her hair >> style photographs (trial run for her wedding in June). >> I then backed off a bit and did some half length stuff some kinda >> arsty stuff. >> After I got bored with that, I switched to the Voigtlander 58mm and >> she switched to a little red >> dress, which was quite delightful. We did a bunch of full lengths, >> and then I had her sit down >> and we did some stuff, and then I had her stand up again and did >> some more full lengths. >> After that, she changed into a little black dress, which didn't >> work quite as well, but I got a >> few nice shots, and then she changed into slacks and a sleeveless >> top, which worked quite well. >> >> The camera worked marvelously. Every exposure is excellent (except >> for a few where the flash >> trigger didn't manage to fire the Normans) and I only have a couple >> of pictures that misfocused, >> and that was my fault for pushing the button when I should have >> been twisting the focus ring. >> Something that I've noticed is that the IR trigger reflects a red >> catchlight in the subjects >> eyes. I never saw this with the K10. It's not really a big deal, >> but for wedding work I will >> probably go back to a PC cord (thanks Pentax for including a plug) >> to avoid having to retouch >> all the eyes. >> Buffer size and write speeds was not an issue, the camera easily >> keeps up with the recycling >> time on the power pack, even with the slower UltraII 4 gig cards >> that I am using. I noticed that >> there is now an ExtremeIII 4 gb card available, I may pick up a few >> of them, for shooting doggie >> stuff, the faster write speeds can be handy. >> One thing I am noticing when comparing K20 images to K10 images is >> that the K20 seems to give a >> smoother looking picture. Skin tones are nicer, tonal transitions >> are smoother, and the camera >> seems less prone to blowing out highlights and loosing shadow detail. >> Talking about detail, there is a very noticable improvement in fine >> detail with this camera. >> Some of it (perhaps nost of it) can be attributed to the higher >> resolution sensor, but I think >> that fine tuning the AF on a lens by lens basis makes an >> improvement as well. The images are >> more sharply detailed than anything I've seen coming off a 35mm >> film camera. >> The screen on the K20 gives a very close approximation of what the >> image looks like with the >> default Camera Raw settings. The K10 was always just a tad brighter >> than what would show up on >> the monitor. I'm glad they included the adjustments, I'm even >> happier that I don't feel the need >> to avail myself of them. >> >> Anyway, I'll post a few shots later. >> >> William Robb >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> [email protected] >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above >> and follow the directions. > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above > and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
