And, on the Isle of Wight (England) Alum Beach has multi-coloured sands on
the same beach!
John Coyle
Brisbane, Australia
- Original Message -
From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 3:22 PM
Subject: Re: PAW PESO - Kids Playing
I'm really liking the 70-210/3.5 Vivitar Series 1. In fact, I ebayed an
original lens cap and hood for it. I shot this at 210 mm the other
night while I was watching tv. The light is from the Sigma 500 Super
bounced off the ceiling. The pup is my Springer. His name is Willly,
and he's ten
David, it sounds like a problem with your *istD,or the particular card
you're using. I have only formatted my 512 MB card twice, and that was
after doing a firmware upgrade, and have never yet (touch wood) lost either
files or parts of files. However, I've probably not downloaded as many
I think a republic does not have to be a democracy. A democracy on the other
hand pretty much has to be a republic if it is the government of much more than
a town. The way we elect the president in the US is diffinately not a
democratic process.
graywolf
http://www.graywolfphoto.com
Idiot
- Original Message -
From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 12:25 PM
Subject: Re: OT: Take a course in philosophy, will ya.
SNIP
You're looking at this from the US viewpoint, Paul (and I can't blame
you for that). From the
[EMAIL PROTECTED] 26/04/2005 10:50:16
I don't really
understand why companies (Nikon most recently) would want to make their
formats proprietary. They give away their RAW converter programs with
each camera anyway, so they can't be making money from that.
Here in Belgium, you have to pay
G'day John,
It may very well have been the card. It was a 256 Sandisk Ultra II. I
don't use it much anymore and have had no problems at all since I got
the same card in 1GB.
I still re-format the card after downloading files. It's probably
unnecessary, but I don't think it does any harm.
Dave S
Quoting frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
John,
This is a photography list.
Take your food-talk elsewhere, please. It's only going to start
another flame-war...
LOL.
But you have to break eggs to make an omelette. :-)
Jostein
(this is becoming entertaining again!)
On 26/4/05, Tom C, discombobulated, unleashed:
I can think of a number of acquaintances that have quirks that drive me
insane...
The friend or relative, that when going out for a meal, has to know exactly
how the food is prepared and what's in it. Oops, don't like that. Start
the process
Thanks, Frank.
As you say, the enemy of the cold war era was dismantled in the eighties. IIRC,
Gorbatchev rose to power and started the glasnost exactly 20 years ago. That's
why I would call it an anachronism.
One science philosopher (his name escapes me at the moment) claim that
scientific
Another aspect of Brisbane that caught my eye last week.
http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3313889
Pentax *ist-D,FA* 28-105 4/5.6,1/90 @ f 5.6.
Comments welcome!
John Coyle
Brisbane, Australia
Thanks once more
From: Jostein [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Viewfinder's
Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2005 09:47:44 +0200
Moy,
If you have a lot of lenses, or plan to expand your current number, you
should
also consider the system filters from
Thank you
From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
To: Pentax Discuss pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Viewfinder's
Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2005 21:55:47 -0600
- Original Message - From: MOY MACGILL
Subject: Re: Viewfinder's
I am trying to find the best brand's
Thank you
From: Rob Studdert [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Viewfinder's
Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2005 10:46:10 +1000
On 25 Apr 2005 at 16:44, MOY MACGILL wrote:
I am trying to find the best brand's of filters to buy. I am finely able
to
Thank You
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Viewfinder's
Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2005 10:13:36 +1000
Quoting MOY MACGILL [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
I am trying to find the best brand's of filters to buy.
I am finely able to spend money,time so I
Thank You and Good Light
From: Frantisek [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
To: MOY MACGILL pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Viewfinder's
Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2005 02:04:48 +0200
Pentax SMC. B-W Multi-Resistant-Coated. Hoya Super-HM coated. Perhaps
Heliopan, no
-Original Message-
From: Derby Chang [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
(snip)
I don't really
understand why companies (Nikon most recently) would want to make their
formats proprietary. They give away their RAW converter programs with
each camera anyway, so they can't be making money from
On Apr 26, 2005, at 11:16 PM, Hans Imglueck wrote:
http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3308195
Generally I'm not much of a flower lover but this one
I found quite nice. What do you think?
I could just about eat it right out of the screen. It looks like it's
made of coconut ice.
On Apr 27, 2005, at 4:58 AM, Graywolf wrote:
The only one who has an incentive to sell above that figure is the
poor salesman who only makes $75 a pop unless he sells above invoice
then he gets 10-15% of anything over invoice. Got any idea how many
cars you have to sell at $75 a pop to make a
On Apr 27, 2005, at 10:44 AM, Nick wrote:
We still have milk delivered by the milkman.
At the last place I lived we had a milkman but he sold his business and
the new guy wasn't interested in home delivery. We just went to the
corner shop instead.
Where we are now we have one of the last
Hi,
In a democracy, the
majority rules. The minority has no rights under the law.
The United
States of America is not a democracy. It is a republic. snip
With the greatest of respect, Tom, it seems to me that you
(or those who share your viewpoint) are making up definitions
to
Hi Cesar
You hit on a point I have thought about, grid screens. I have heard
about them often enough that I have thought that once I got one for
one camera I would want one for a few of my other cameras.
I must confess I eventually put one in the LX and then a 645 I have, I also
liked the
On Apr 27, 2005, at 1:28 PM, Rob Studdert wrote:
It's not the same here, our pseudo sales tax (GST) is 10% country wide
and it's very difficult to get out
of paying it (or rather to claim it back).
Is that all? :) We started GST in. 1986 at 10%, it's been 12.5%
for a while now and I'm
Wednesday, April 27, 2005, 2:17:49 AM, Mark wrote:
MC Good thing you were able to salvage most of the files. Keep us posted if
MC you learn the ultimate cause of the problem.
Well, it was batteries. That old Nikon is a power hog, and its battery
meter is not so accurate (similar to IstD, from
On Tue, 26 Apr 2005, William Robb wrote:
The Queen provides a last resort to reign in an out of control
situation in Parliament, or an out of control government.
That's right, the Queen has almost no power except for the right to
dismiss 'her' government and call for a general election.
On Wed, 27 Apr 2005, John Francis wrote:
frank theriault mused:
But if England and Canada aren't democracies by
your definition (since their constitutions prevent the majority from
oppressing the minority), and they aren't republics (having a
non-elected monarch),
Frank theriault wrote something that I replied to and I cited a webpage
that discussed the difference between a democracy and a republic. I've
since taken a close look at the page and I realized that that page had a
political agenda. I did not cite that page to advance that political
agenda. I
My camera is a FED I believe. I'll post a pic of it one of these days.
It's a Leica clone, so it takes the 39mm rangefinder lenses. I think it
would actually be considered a IIIa clone, because it doesn't have the
slow shutter speeds. Zorkis are considered not quite as nice as FEDs if
memory
An interesting shot. Sharp, nicely contrasty and with good tonal range.
It leaves me wondering what the point of view might be, which isn't a
bad thing. It makes it intriguing.
Paul
On Apr 27, 2005, at 1:19 AM, glenn murphy wrote:
Another one from Chain O' Lakes State Park
Pentax H1
Super
Thanks Hans. Actually, I focused on his eyes, which are on the same
plane as that hair sticking out from his ears. I had to shoot at 5.6 to
get enough light from a ceiling bounce, so his nose may indeed be a bit
soft. I'd have to look at a blowup of the big file to be sure. My old
eyes aren't
Nice shot. The reflection makes it special. Love the deep, cool colors.
Makes me remember how much I enjoyed Australia.
Paul
On Apr 27, 2005, at 3:42 AM, John Coyle wrote:
Another aspect of Brisbane that caught my eye last week.
http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3313889
Pentax
From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2005/04/27 Wed AM 07:32:07 GMT
To: pentax list pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Film is dead...
On 26/4/05, Tom C, discombobulated, unleashed:
I can think of a number of acquaintances that have quirks that drive me
insane...
The friend or
From: David Mann [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2005/04/27 Wed AM 08:07:20 GMT
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Film is dead...
On Apr 27, 2005, at 4:58 AM, Graywolf wrote:
The only one who has an incentive to sell above that figure is the
poor salesman who only makes $75 a pop
On 4/27/05, John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Paul Stenquist mused:
I don't know on what you base that comment, Paul. I don't know what
they considered themselves, but they were neither communists nor
Marxists.
I base that comment on the name that the Soviets gave to their
Sounds like you're ready for the Pentax Lens fungus correction procedure
(backyard, large sledge hammer )
Won't cure your problem but will definitely make you feel better (for a while)
Kenneth Waller
-Original Message-
From: David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Apr 26, 2005 9:46 PM
On 4/27/05, John Coyle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Frank, I have to take some issue with you on this paragraph. The USSR was
certainly not fighting the Nazis single-handed. You may recall that Britain
fought from September of 1939 until the German invasion of Russia in 1941
with no manpower
On 4/27/05, John Coyle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Another aspect of Brisbane that caught my eye last week.
http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3313889
Pentax *ist-D,FA* 28-105 4/5.6,1/90 @ f 5.6.
Comments welcome!
There's an ambience that seems to have been captured here. Cool,
I can think of a number of acquaintances that have quirks that drive me
insane...
The friend or relative, that when going out for a meal, has to know
exactly
how the food is prepared and what's in it. Oops, don't like that. Start
the process again on the next menu item and the next,
On 4/27/05, glenn murphy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Another one from Chain O' Lakes State Park
Pentax H1
Super Takumar 35/3.5
Ilford Pan F Plus 50
Handheld
F4 @ 1/125
http://home.comcast.net/%7Egutenberg14/reflections-2.jpg
Comments/suggestions welcome
It has a very cold look to it
From: Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2005/04/27 Wed PM 12:36:26 GMT
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: OT: Inkjet Printing Problems - Update
Sounds like you're ready for the Pentax Lens fungus correction procedure
(backyard, large sledge hammer )
Won't cure your
On 4/27/05, Tom Reese [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I don't have an agenda other than to point out the difference between a
republic and a democracy.snip
You coming to GFM this year, Tom? I seem to recall that you are. I
think we'll have a fun discussion over a beer or two, eh? vbg
cheers,
But I'm going to stop now. I'm happy to discuss this off-list from here on in.
Best news about this thread I've seen in several days! VBG
Kenneth Waller
-Original Message-
From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Apr 26, 2005 10:25 PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: OT:
From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2005/04/27 Wed PM 12:53:03 GMT
To: pentax list pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Film is dead...
I can think of a number of acquaintances that have quirks that drive me
insane...
The friend or relative, that when going out for a meal, has
Quoting Graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
I think a republic does not have to be a democracy. A democracy on the
other hand pretty much has to be a republic if it is the government of much
more than a town. The way we elect the president in the US is diffinately
not a democratic process.
As Frank
On 4/26/05, Frantisek [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Here I would disagree. Both are important to me, and sometimes
helpful. Of course it's better to know what is wrong with the picture,
but sometimes it can't be worded. It just lacks the spark. And then,
a doesn't work for me I don't like it
Quoting David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
G'day John,
It may very well have been the card. It was a 256 Sandisk Ultra II. I
don't use it much anymore and have had no problems at all since I got
the same card in 1GB.
Have you discussed this with Sandisk? The Ultra II has a lifetime warranty.
On 4/27/05, Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
But I'm going to stop now. I'm happy to discuss this off-list from here on
in.
Best news about this thread I've seen in several days! VBG
Yes, well, despite my best intentions, I apparently lied, having
posted some more this morning :-(
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
Sharpness is a perceptual quality related to edge contrast; resolution
is a separate albeit quality in a print.
I prefer the definition of sharpness here:
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/sharpness.shtml
I believe that explanation better describes what we mean
Frank Theriault asked:
You coming to GFM this year, Tom? I seem to recall that you are.
Indeed I am.
I think we'll have a fun discussion over a beer or two, eh? vbg
I think we'll have several of both. grbay (that acronym should keep
you busy for a little while)
Tom Reese
Oops, I think I've caused undue concern by wording my initial post poorly.g
It was never a major problem. It only happened twice in the first week
I had the camera and hasn't been a problem since. But after it
happened the second time I started reformatting the card after
downloading the files.
G'day Mike,
I might give that a go this weekend.
Dave S
On 4/27/05, mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
snip
7) At this point I got desperate pulled the damn thing apart. Using
a syringe some silicone tubing and a 50-50 solution of warm water
isopropyl alcohol, I flushed all the
LOL
After I flushed the nozzles I did some test prints and the first 2
came out great. I thought to myself You little ripper. Of course the
third print the problem was back. I very nearly threw the thing of the
desk at that point. :-)
Dave S
On 4/27/05, Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Isn't a macro lens designed for flat field work? If so, wouldn't a regular
lens used with an extender, a bellows, or helicoil focusing device, be a
better choice for 3D objects, such as close-ups of flowers or small
objects? Or maybe close-ups of not so small objects?
Shel
Still working on this week's PAW, but I had a yellow interlude...
http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/17p.htm
enjoy
Godfrey
I've included a small version of the entire picutre. It's a bit
off-center.
Steven Desjardins
Department of Chemistry
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 458-8873
FAX: (540) 458-8878
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
[EMAIL PROTECTED] 04/26/05 5:15 PM
From: Steve Desjardins
Subject: Re:
On 27 Apr 2005 at 7:16, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
Isn't a macro lens designed for flat field work? If so, wouldn't a regular
lens
used with an extender, a bellows, or helicoil focusing device, be a better
choice for 3D objects, such as close-ups of flowers or small objects? Or
maybe
Shel,
I think (perhaps wrongly) that when you take a regular lens and put it
on extender, bellows or any other such device, you essentially enlarge
the middle portion of the image circle thereby achieving your
magnification.
The macro lens is designed to sustain such an abuse and still give
you
Hi!
Recently I met a person who uses EOS 20D and couple of L lenses -
17-40/4 and 70-200/4 both being L lenses.
We looked at each other's photos and I was very impressed with the way
the L lenses produce very plastic, very 3D images. He on the other
hand pointed out that few of my works were
From: Rob Studdert [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2005/04/27 Wed PM 02:33:18 GMT
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: A Macro Lens Question
On 27 Apr 2005 at 7:16, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
Isn't a macro lens designed for flat field work? If so, wouldn't a regular
lens
used with an
This starts to sound familiar. I had a file corruption issue with my
first few pictures on the istD which went away immediately on
reformatting the card in the Pentax. It had previously been formatted
in my Olympus C5050. I don't recall this happening when I switched
from Nikon to Olympus, but
From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2005/04/27 Wed PM 02:46:28 GMT
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Concerned
snip
Not sure what you mean by plasticity.
mike
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On 28 Apr 2005 at 0:33, Rob Studdert wrote:
On 27 Apr 2005 at 7:16, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
Isn't a macro lens designed for flat field work? If so, wouldn't a regular
lens used with an extender, a bellows, or helicoil focusing device, be a
better choice for 3D objects, such as close-ups
Bruce,
I like the color, detail,and mood a lot. I'm a bit
bothered by the way the bottom of the plant is
truncated, though.
Rick
--- Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Apr 26, 2005, at 3:43 PM, Bruce Dayton wrote:
Pentax *istD, Tokina AT-X 400/5.6 SD AF, Handheld
ISO 200,
On 27 Apr 2005 at 14:48, mike wilson wrote:
In addition, I suspect the curve of the plane of focus in the non-FF lens will
be the wrong way. In other words, if focussed correctly in the centre, the
curve of plane of focus will move back towards the lens towards the edges of
the
frame. In
Mike,
Ability to render very subtle changes of light and shade. This in turn
gives the image very 3D look. You almost feel like you're present on
site.
This is what I would call plasticity.
The lens that is not like this has very few distinguishable
transitions from light to darkness and back.
Hello Boris ...
I suppose it's a matter of taste and preference. If you want plastic
looking photos, then by all means get lenses that give you that result.
Certain post processing techniques may also help make your photos look more
plastic. Personally, I think those plast-ICKY images lack a
Perfect - a picture is worth a thousand words ;-))
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Rob Studdert
To provide an example I just produced a pair of shots at f5.6, one with
my
A50/1.2 + tube and the next with my A50/2.8 macro lens, nothing changed
but the
lenses:
On 27 Apr 2005 at 17:46, Boris Liberman wrote:
1. Is there any of the questionable lenses above that are actually very
good?
2. What things I should be aware of to improve plasticity of my images? 3. If
I
indeed have to replace all/some of those questionable lenses, what would you
Shel, at al,
Just to make sure I used the proper term - I want plasticity, not
plastickyness... I can get plasticky very easily from any cheap lens
:).
I am not saying that I've outgrown Pentax gear, not by a long shot. I
am saying, I may have outgrown some of the very Pentax gear that I
own...
Rob,
Wow, maybe learn to post process to produce the type of image that you desire?
I see a lot of over sharpened over saturated Canon and Nikon images, I'm sure
that you could replicate this using your Pentax gear. I'm only half joking
here.
Few points.
First of, my goal is to be able to
Oh, that's what you meant by plastic still, I wonder if part of the
problem is how you do your processing. Of course, the cheap, consumer
lenses you're using may also contribute to the problem. Why not see if you
can grab some high-end pentax lenses and compare the results to the Canon
and
I think you may gain something in terms of the way light and shade are rendered
with better glass. But it would be more in regard to finer rendering of detail
within those areas rather than opening up shadows or preserving highlights.
Some of the lenses you mention are not highly regarded. But
I've been following the political discussion and I need to say that I
think this list is not properly named. Instead the Pentax Discussion
Mailing List it should really be called the Pentax Digression Mailing
List. It wouldn't even change the initials, but it would so much more
accurately
Rod,
Sorry if this has been asked, but was the 1.2 lens
also set to 2.8?
Thanks,
Jack
--- Rob Studdert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On 28 Apr 2005 at 0:33, Rob Studdert wrote:
On 27 Apr 2005 at 7:16, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
Isn't a macro lens designed for flat field
work? If so, wouldn't
On 27/4/05, Boris Liberman, discombobulated, unleashed:
Hi!
Recently I met a person who uses EOS 20D and couple of L lenses -
17-40/4 and 70-200/4 both being L lenses.
We looked at each other's photos and I was very impressed with the way
the L lenses produce very plastic, very 3D images. He on
Before the age of petroleum based synthetic products, the word plastic meant
capable of being shaped or formed. Plasticity refers to something that
displays shape and modeling, or as Boris so aptly described it, a 3D look.
Paul
Oh, that's what you meant by plastic still, I wonder if part
On 27 Apr 2005 at 8:21, Jack Davis wrote:
Rod,
Sorry if this has been asked, but was the 1.2 lens
also set to 2.8?
No, both were set (mechanically using their aperture rings) at f5.6.
Rob Studdert
HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA
Tel +61-2-9554-4110
UTC(GMT) +10 Hours
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
I should have added that you can achieve very fine results with all your
lenses, even those that are not so highly rated. As Rob pointed out, the
difference between great lenses and consumer grade lenses is negligible in most
cases. I've been very happy with the Vivitar zoom that I bought for
It behooves Boris to define his workflow to some degree.
Shel
[Original Message]
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
But I think what you're really talking about is the way detail is
rendered in shadows and highlights. These attributes are much more
dependent on workflow than equipment. If you're
To provide an example I just produced a pair of shots at f5.6, one with
my A50/1.2 + tube and the next with my A50/2.8 macro lens, nothing
changed but the lenses:
http://members.ozemail.com.au/~audiob/temp/IMGP2269.jpg 50/1.2
http://members.ozemail.com.au/~audiob/temp/IMGP2270.jpg 50/2.8
In addition, I suspect the curve of the plane of focus in the non-FF lens
will be the wrong way. In other words, if focussed correctly in the
centre, the curve of plane of focus will move back towards the lens
towards the edges of the frame. In most macro pictures, one would want
the plane
Hi All.
I currently own an assortment of manual members of the Takumar family
and i'm going to pick up a Auto Pentax body (Z-50P) with F and FA
lenses (SMC PENTAX-F 35-80mm and SMC PENTAX-FA 70-200 Power Zoom) to
play with until I pick up an *istDS
My KAF knowledge is patchy at best especially
Put two sets of charged batteries into my DS last night and they came up
low or dead. After scrubbing the ends of the batteries all is well but I
suspect the camera contacts could also use some cleaning.
Any thoughts on how to best clean the contacts at the bottom (top really)
of the battery
Third of, I am definitely going to ask that guy how exactly he is
processing his images...
Boris, you also might want to ask him if he's doing any in camera processing
as far as saturation, sharpening etc.
Also are you trying to compare your digital images to similar film images? I
prefer
Instead the Pentax Discussion Mailing List it should really be called the
Pentax Digression Mailing
List.
Or lately, - Political Discussion Mailing List.
Kenneth Waller
-Original Message-
From: Alan P. Hayes [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Apr 27, 2005 11:14 AM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
IMHO,
I'd rather see images from a photographer who knows his medium and uses
mediocre equipment than from someone who pushes the shutter release on the best
equipment.
I strongly believe it's the person and not the equipment.
Kenneth Waller
-Original Message-
From: Cotty [EMAIL
Hi Dave
I have not been paying attention as I see too many ink jet problems on the
Epson printer group I monitor.
Intermittent problems like this in Epsons at least (not sure what yours is)
are frequently caused by air leaks where the ink cartridge plugs into the
printer.
HTH
Powell
At 06:42
Boris,
I have a Canon 10D kit with Canon 20/2.8, 28/1.8, 50/1.4, 100/2,
70-200/4L and 300/4L IS lenses. I used them for a year and a quarter
before buying a Pentax *ist DS kit. I also used the 50/1.4 and 100/2
extensively with a Canon EOS IX (APS film) body for a year before that.
They are
Very funny thing is there have been a lot of great photos made with all those
lenses. An interesting thing about this is I never heard Canon lenses praised
for their pictorial qualities. While Pentax lenses generally have been. Yes the
L lenses are high tech, super sharp, but to me they always
Boris, you have gotten good advice about lenses and technique.
If you are concerned, shoot for a while with only your best lenses and
see if the images improve.
But the comparison you have done with another photographer's work is not
meaningful. Is he a better photographer than you? It sounds
From dpreview. Very interesting IMO
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0504/05042701davecoffininterview.asp
--
Thibouille
--
Z1,SuperA,KX,MX,P30t and KR-10x ...
On 27/4/05, Kenneth Waller, discombobulated, unleashed:
I strongly believe it's the person and not the equipment.
Absofreakinglutely.
Cheers,
Cotty
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Hum...?
No one ever pays attention.
Plasticity: A subtle quality of roundness, depth, and smoothness of a
photographic image highly prised by artistic photographers. It is produced by
subtle choice of uncorrected aberations by the lens designer. Pentax
traditionally disigns lenses with this
Hi!
It behooves Boris to define his workflow to some degree.
Shel, I've no idea what behooves is, but I suspect I know what you're
asking of me anyway. So here goes. I'll try to be as detailed as I can
so prepare for rather long message.
1. I shoot RAW only. Color balance is almost always set
Ken Waller wrote:
Boris, you also might want to ask him if he's doing any in camera
processing as far as saturation, sharpening etc.
Also are you trying to compare your digital images to similar film images?
I prefer Velvia when I shoot film and consequently when processing digital
images I
Hi!
First of all - give an accomplished snapper a pinhole camera, and give a
monkey an L lens. Which will deliver a better pic? The point is, there's
slightly more to it than comparing results from two completely different
workflows. Just because someone else's pics look different to your own
Pencil eraser.
Tom C.
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Put two sets of charged batteries into my DS last night and they came up
low or dead. After
Hi!
Hum...?
No one ever pays attention.
I always do.
Plasticity: A subtle quality of roundness, depth, and smoothness of a
photographic image highly prised by artistic photographers. It is
produced by subtle choice of uncorrected aberations by the lens
designer. Pentax traditionally disigns
Hi!
Kenneth Waller wrote:
Third of, I am definitely going to ask that guy how exactly he is
processing his images...
Boris, you also might want to ask him if he's doing any in camera
processing as far as saturation, sharpening etc.
Also are you trying to compare your digital images to similar film
I believe it is stated this way, Jostein:
The new way does not become the way until the last person who knew the old
way dies.
graywolf
http://www.graywolfphoto.com
Idiot Proof == Expert Proof
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Jostein wrote:
Thanks, Frank.
As you say, the enemy of the cold war
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