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Nature Turkey Vulture

coreyhkh — Thu, 17 May 2012 02:07:32 GMT

This is the first good shot I have been able to get of one of these cool birds. I was driving along the road and saw one on a barn close to the road so I stopped and was able to take a few pictures before he got nervous.

People 67th Birthday

Den — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:56:19 GMT

Me and the Mrs for lunch at Gladstone's at the beach in Malibu. She let them know it was my birthday and this is the freebe piece of cake the waiter brought me. Needless to say, he got a large tip!!!:lol:

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New 110 Film

brofkand — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:14:14 GMT

Lomography just anounced a new production run of 110 film. B&W 100 speed. No backing paper for the first production run, but hopefully they add it later. Here it is: Everything About Orca 110 Film - Lomography

Break out your Auto 110s!

Travel Valley of the God's

Bob Harris — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:13:34 GMT

Valley of the Gods is a scenic sandstone valley near Mexican Hat in San Juan County, southeastern Utah. It is north of Monument Valley across the San Juan River (Colorado River), and has similar rock formations. This is a smaller scale version of Monument Valley, with tall, red, isolated mesas and cliffs standing above the level valley floor, remnants of an ancient landscape.
The Valley of the Gods area may be toured via a 17 mile dirt road (FR 242) that winds amongst the eerie formations; this is rather steep and bumpy in parts but should be passable by normal vehicles in good weather. Here are a few photos from our last visit.

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Mono

Peter Anson — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:10:19 GMT

The release of the Leica Monochrom has got me wondering if any other manufacturers will produce a similar camera. I'm attracted to the idea of a dedicated B&W machine and wonder if it's possible for someone to produce an affordable one.

Pentax "A" 200mm Macro (another one)

Phil1 — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:45:28 GMT

Buy now at $3,000. Two bids declined (5/16). All I can say is wow but the last one went for $2900ish.

SMC Pentax A * Macro 4/200 ED # 5858957 | eBay

2400dpi film scaner (9mb sensor) is it suffiecient resolution

nirVaan — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:30:37 GMT

hi guys

im thinking of getting a manual camera (pentax ME super) along with it a film scaner. i have found one in japan that has a 9MB CMOS sensor with resolution upto 2400dpi.with this resolution what is the maximum size prints can i make how will be the quality of those prints and is the 9MB sensor enough to give me good quality results. and is there any other things i should consider when buying a scanner

thanks
P:S here is the scanner im talking about
http://www.kenko-tokina.co.jp/pc/sca...607862919.html

Nature Mr and Mrs Hummingbird dining out.

charliezap — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:28:13 GMT

After the 2 males duked it out for possession of the feeder the winner and his Mrs are the owners of the station.:)--charliezap

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Video explains how CCD sensors capture digital image and changed photography

StDevious — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:21:29 GMT

CCD: The heart of a digital camera (how a charge-coupled device works) - YouTube

;hd=1
Awesome small explanation.

Sports dusty enviroment advice

sunrepairer — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:13:06 GMT

Pictures were taken with a z950 ps camera,I would like to use the Kr but am hesitant because of the enviroment.
Does anyone have anty suggestions on ways I could use a Kr in an enviroment where a lot of dust is present.
The z950 takes good pictures but doesnot have continuous shoot, that would be real handy when shooting at these events.
I can only get 1 picture about every 10 seconds, so its usally 1 shot of each run.

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Bad AF selector switch?

LaurenOE — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:30 GMT

Ok, I've got a weird issue with one of my K5s.

When I put certain lenses on the body, the camera sometimes freaks out a bit and doesn't recognize the AF. The "Choose Focal Length" screen comes on, and if I wiggle the lens a bit, the K5 realizes what lens it is, and gets back to normal.

1) At first I thought it was dirty contacts between the lens and body, but they are immaculate.

2) Then I thought it was the actual AF selector switch, but that works fine when I move it from AF-S to AF-C and MF.

3) Then I thought the lens drive shaft mechanism might have a loose connection somewhere that tells the camera it's an autofocus lens. When using a manual lens, the drive shaft doesn't fit in a lens driveshaft socket, and maybe the switch was bad as part of that mechanism. I then put a DA18-135 on the camera (which doesn't have a drive screw) and it did the same thing, as the DA18-135 is just a lens flange where the drive shaft is.

It also doesn't happen all the time. When it does, I can reproduce it easily.

Any ideas? Any one else?

AF in low light

disco_owner — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:28:19 GMT

I've read on the forum that there are problems with focusing in low light ( with regards to Pentax ) Just as a test last night I switched on the AF assist beam on my K-5 and the aid of AF-360fgz Flash , took a photograph of a subject in total darkness and my subject was completely in focus , not sure what inherent problems folks are having here but I had no issues at all getting a focus in Darkness ?

Wanted: Pentax FA* 24mm f2 lens

sjwaldron — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:22:13 GMT

I'm Interested in a Pentax FA* 24mm f2 lens.

Around $400 - $600 based on condition and if a lens hood is included.

I won't consider anything with optical or mechanical issues. I'll eventually want photos of the lens to see condition, and some current example images taken with it (preferably without post processing).

Thanks for your consideration. :)

Bracket?

Tatume — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:09:23 GMT

Hello Folks,

Does the K-5 have an automatic exposure bracketing function? If so, what is it called, so I can look it up in the manual?

Thanks, Tom

Macro Shot with garage sale parts and goodwill glass

HockeyDad — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:59:12 GMT

Inspired by MSL to go ahead and share some of my early attempts at macro photography. Having a ton of fun experimenting! All of these were shot over the last few days using my K-r with a Vivitar 70-210mm f/4.5 that I got as part of a lot from goodwill. Also using some cheap used non-A extension tubes and sometimes a 2x TC behind it all. Also on board is an old Minolta flash for when things get dark. Makes for a loooooong heavy rig for sure but it costs maybe $50 tops for everything. Some were handheld and some on a tripod.

Thanks for looking!

Moth by HockeyDad, on Flickr

What is this thing? by HockeyDad, on Flickr

Creepy face ladybug by HockeyDad, on Flickr

My 1st Dragonfly by HockeyDad, on Flickr

Nature Eastern blue Bird And more

ramiot — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:50:13 GMT

1) Eastern blue bird / Merle bleu d'Amerique

By ramiot at 2012-05-16

2) Savannah sparrow / Bruant des pres

By ramiot at 2012-05-16

3) Tree swallow / Hirondelle bicolore

By ramiot at 2012-05-16

For Sale: Contax G2 Black Camera Body

akptc — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:27:14 GMT

PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing

Item for Sale
Contax G2 Black Camera Body (Ref# 272)

Asking Price
595

Item Location
AZ (United States)

Item Description
The famous G2 in excellent condition. Works great, no issues of any kind. Minor signs of normal use on the paint. Will arrive with a silver Contax body cap as I lost the original black one. Release button contacts replaced (new) by TOCAD in 2007, they also adjusted the AF assembly.

Shipping in CONUS included in the price. For PayPal, add 3.5%. International shipping available with mandatory insurance. I am unable to claim "gift" on the international customs form. Lens is *not* included but is otherwise available for sale.

*** Click HERE for additional photos of the camera***

Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
No

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling

Item Condition (Key)
Used
Excellent

Shipping Destinations
Worldwide

Shipping Charge
Included in CONUS

Shipping Services
USPS

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal Check/Money Order

Return Policy & Additional Details
I really hate dealing with shipping and thus try very very hard to make sure the item is exactly as described. I would be happy to have anyone local here in the Phoenix area examine it for you before it is sold. There are several photo stores here, easy to look up.

Please send me a private message if interested in the item!

Aperture not fully adjustable?

stockcharacter — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:27:13 GMT

I realized something quite annoying, with my kit DA 18-55 lens and K-x set on Av, depending on where I am focusing the aperture is not fully adjustable to the max and min stops that I know the lens is capable of. Sometimes it stops as low as f40, other times at f32, same thing with max. sometimes it is f4 others times only f5.6. Any explanation or way to make it fully adjustable?

Macro A couple of Buds

eaglem — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:25:58 GMT

ready for a grand opening.

For Sale: Super-Takumar 1:2.5 / 135mm M42

Barron — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:22:43 GMT

PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing

Item for Sale
Super-Takumar 1:2.5 / 135mm M42

Asking Price
$125.00

Item Location
Arlington, TN (United States)

Item Description
Up for sale is a nice Super-Tak f/2.5 135mm. Comes with original hood, case, and caps. Lens is very clean inside with a very small amount of dust. Snappy blades, no oil, no fungus or scratches. It does have some wear to the outside and it does have some numbers inscribed on the side. All in all it is in pretty good condition. Takes some wonderful photos as well. BTW - I am not the original owner. Forgot to change that when I was creating the posting.

Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
Yes

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling

Item Condition (Key)
Used
Good

Shipping Destinations
North America

Shipping Charge
Free

Shipping Services
USPS Priority 2-3 Day Mail

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal Check/Money Order

Return Policy & Additional Details
No returns

Please send me a private message if interested in the item!

Romney wants the 1% to get a huge tax break so they buy more toys

jogiba — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:02:35 GMT

Romney's World View. Mitt Romney wants to cut Medicare and education to help pay for a $150000 tax break for the 1%. These are apparently his priorities.

Quote:

An incredible 262 superyachts worth US$3.5 billion sold last year (including one that went for $300 million!) so it's no wonder that some of the world's wealthiest glitterati flocked to Istanbul earlier this month to take part in what is essentially the Oscars of the luxury boating scene - the World Superyacht Awards.

2012 World Superyacht Awards showcase the cream of luxury boating

This version of The Scream is one of four made by Edvard Munch, and the only one outside Norway. It sold at Sotheby's in New York for $119.9 million.

Macro Couple of Insects

bluestringer — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:59:15 GMT

A leaf hopper nymph, and an assassin bug..................

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Macro Couple of flowers

bluestringer — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:51:21 GMT

A blanket flower and a cornflower...............

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A question about older Pentax lenses on a DSLR.

Dewman — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:15:52 GMT

I recently bought a Pentax K2000. It is my first venture into the world of DSLR cameras. The camera came with two lenses, an 18-55mm and a 50-200mm.....as part of what I assume was a "kit." I have read enough of the owners manual to have a basic knowledge of how to use the camera (???). My question concerns how to use some of my older Pentax lenses, from back in my ME Super days, on this new digital camera body. I have a f/1.4-50mm SMC Asahi Pentax-M lens, a f/2.5-135mm Asahi Takumar lens and a f/4.5-80-200mm SMC Asahi Takumar-M lens. None of these three have the "A" setting on the aperture ring. I've read the owners manual concerning this, but I'm still not sure how to use them. It's my understanding that it's possible, but I need some guidance.

I also have several "third party" lenses that will fit the DSLR, but see no use in using them as they basically cover the same focal lengths of the Pentax lenses.

In the owner's manual, they speak of lenses as: DA, DA L, FA J, & D FA/FA/F/A. I'm totally confused as to this nomenclature. The owner's manual has 274 pages and it's a lot to absorb if you're as new to digital cameras as I am.

I DO know that on pg. 241 of the manual, they speak of an internal setting on the camera that allows the use of said lenses, but....I'm still somewhat confused. Can anyone offer any assistance?

Thanks in advance for any advice or guidance.
Dewman

focus problem

piskota — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:09:32 GMT

i have a k-x. i have serious trouble when i search focus points during photo sessions mostly between F2.8 - 4.5, i find very rarely a clean, nice focus.
what can i do? my camera do not show me where the focus is. please help me.
i have problem mostly in the marked sections. the camera works good. thanks. piskota

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K-r internal flash trigger voltage limit

dmbaile2 — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:13:27 GMT

I just ordered a an old Vivitar Thyristor 3500 flash unit to help me with macro photography. It has just come to my attention that some old flash units can damage modern SLRs...

I have seen the trigger voltage on the vivitar reported to be anywhere between 7-9 volts. What is the official limit for the my k-r? Has anyone ever actually damaged the flash trigger and it it an expensive fix?

People are funny

br.davidson — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:07:49 GMT

I find it funny that the non-photographer public mocks photographers for using big cameras, taking too long to take pictures, taking pictures of obscure subjects, paying attention to light, doing goofy things to get the right angle, etc while photographers mock regular people for boring subjects, sloppy snapshots, and using a phone for picture taking.

Photographers tend to work hard at exactly the type of photos that most people have no interest in. Most of us nailed the cat photo and sunset photos during our first year of learning to shoot, but as we continue to hone our technique and broaden our horizons, we diverge further and further from what the majority of the photo-viewing public cares about. Think about the shots that your (non-photographer) friends and family ooh and ahh over and compare those shots with the ones you post here or the ones that you are most proud of personally. I'm guessing there is a huge divide between the pictures you've taken that fall into those two categories.

The challenge, as I see it is to straddle that line and take images that can wow regular folk and at the same time offer up some depth to those that appreciate such things. I don't think I've accomplished that yet, but I'm still learning.

My Favorite Soup Recipes....

magkelly — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:55:03 GMT

(Feel free to add your own....)

I'll start with my absolute favorite and add one now and again for you to enjoy....

When I was a kid working my first job and for many years after I used to stop into Denny's to grab their beef veggie soup and an order of FF for lunch. I'm a major soup fan all round so long as it's homemade not canned. Only canned soups I'll touch (and that's actually only for making certain time honored recipes of my Mom's like green bean casserole at Thanksgiving) are the Creamed Chicken and Tomato Bisque from Campbell's. (Not generics. I won't touch generics of these two, period.) Otherwise I make my own in batches and freeze it in individual serving cups. Since I was a kid I've loved that particular soup of Denny's though.

A few years ago they cut making it back to 2 days a week, then they also started routinely putting more water into their soups at Denny's. Between that and the news stories about the disturbing racial discrimination apparently going on inside some Denny's, well, I just finally decided that getting my favorite soup 2X a week just wasn't worth going there. But darn, I really missed my soup! So I resolved that I was going to break down that soup, figure out what they use in it and make my own version of it. You'd be surprised but it actually took me several years to finally get there. No, no recipes I found online even came close. This is my version, and actually it's even a bit better than Denny's I think, a bit more upscale, but it's WAY closer than any version I've ever seen.

You'll need a big pot for this one:

1/16 oz can beef broth, 1/16 oz can of all vegetable broth
8 oz can of crushed tomatoes (I use Pommi, the carton ones....)

a good veggie mix including corn, baby lima beans, green beans, carrots, and peas (Note: I don't use the cheap cubed versions for this. I like to use fresh, but any upscale version of this mix frozen would do you, and yes, it does matter. Tastes a whole heck better with good veggies! NO, it does not have anything like broccoli, cauliflower or asparagus in there. Or squash. Denny's doesn't, and besides which you put those in a veggie soup it tastes quite different! I can't stop you, but I definitely don't want to know about it if you do! ;P )

1 cup quick barley
1lb of ground beef cooked and drained (I use ground round actually....)
Fresh crushed garlic in olive oil, 1 tsp
About a tablespoon of chopped fresh onion (I usually put this and the garlic in with the meat as I brown the meat.)
Cracked pepper to taste
Kosher salt to taste
A pinch or two of thyme, rosemary and sage.

Brown the meat, garlic, onion put aside. Put the broth in the pot, add the crushed tomatoes and simmer to a low boil. Add the barley and the meat and simmer for about half an hour on low. Add the veggies, cook for about another half hour, again on a fairly low setting until the veggies are as soft as you generally like them. At that point you'd also add in the seasonings. The key to this soup is keeping it all on a low temperature and not overcooking the veggies. The half beef and half veggie broth plus the tomatoes makes for a nice flavor mix versus straight beef broth, though sometimes I do add a bit of water and some more beef flavoring as I finish it off to make it a bit more beefy. I use the "Better Than Bouillon" beef stuff at this point but you can just add another half a can of broth or two or 2 bouillon cubes.

Depends upon how much liquid the barley soaks up. Sometimes you don't need the additional liquid, sometimes you do. I always use the quick barley but each batch seems a bit different, shrug. If you want to get fancy a little squeeze of sun dried tomato paste added to the soup at the end makes for a nice extra bit of rich flavor though I doubt the folks at Denny's ever thought of that one. Lastly the ground beef versus say beef chunks is part of what makes this the Denny's style veggie soup. It will taste very different actually with beef chunks. No less good but the ground beef thing does give it a certain taste and texture that using beef chunks does not. Oh and don't use the regular barley if you can help it. Stuff takes hours to cook right, and sometimes never does. I never mess with that kind. It's way too much hassle.

Next up Minestrone (ala MK) with beef and ground Italian sausage or maybe my Yankee Bean and Ham soup, which isn't my Mama's tame version....

For Sale: Pentax K-7 body

dhalbrook — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:42:59 GMT

PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing

Item for Sale
Pentax K-7 body

Asking Price
450 USD

Item Location
Portland (United States)

Item Description
I'm selling my trusty Pentax K-7 body as I've moved to a different system.

The body has approximately 11000 shutter actuations and is in great condition.

The original box, owner's manual, CD, battery charger, etc is included. I'll also include an extra, unused battery and a wireless remote. I'm missing the body cap, and the cable for the charger (though I can find one if you need one).

The reason the price is lower than market is because of one minor glitch I've noticed: When reviewing an image and zooming OUT (zooming in works fine), occasionally the magnification will skip. It works fine when the wheel is rotated slowly, but skips if the wheel is rotated quickly. It can be irritating, but you can always just hit the play button to get back to zero magnification, and in all other ways the camera works as expected.

A local sale would be great, but I can ship it within the US. Shipping cost will be calculated upon sale. Add 3% for paypal.

Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
Yes

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling

Item Condition (Key)
Used
Excellent

Shipping Destinations
United States

Shipping Charge
Will calculate.

Shipping Services
UPS, USPS

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal Check/Money Order

Return Policy & Additional Details
Return if unsatisfied with purchase within 5 days.

Please send me a private message if interested in the item!

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Landscape Storm Fence aka UPC Code

Mr_Canuck — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:19:01 GMT

I am going to keep working on this photo. There's something interesting there to be extracted but it hasn't confronted me yet. This is my third approach to it in terms of colour and contrast and cropping. Perhaps it would be best printed and hung in a fairly large format. It could have some real impact then. Maybe it needs to be fully black and white. I also tried the opposite with some hyper-saturated colour. Maybe I missed it and at capture and should've gotten lower so the fence was in front of sky. Or maybe I need to just paint the scene instead. I'm looking to abstract it a bit. Anyhow, in progress...

Jason M, Proud owner of a new K5!!!

jasonm1968 — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:01:30 GMT

My name is Jason and i have just aquired a new k5 deck! I decided to fit the camera with a 18-135mm f3.5-5.6ed lense rather than go with the factory combo. Iam just a beginner so i have not figured out the settings of the camera yet. Im still using it on auto . Anyones advice whos more savvy than me on settings would greatly be appreciated!! Also i would take kindly to lense advice as far as purchasing my next lense goes!! These are some pictures taken at the Epcot Center in Florida. You can judge for yourself what you think of this rig on auto settings!!

Question Confusion over "Contact a Moderator" vs "Report Post"

DragonLord — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:42:06 GMT

I'm somewhat confused over when I should use "Contact a Moderator" and when I should use "Report Post". Can someone clarify which of these I should use for a given situation?

--DragonLord

Remembering Dye Transfer Color Printing

slackercruster — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:27:38 GMT

As the old timers die off, the legacy of the fabled dye transfer print in our digital age is disappearing. Many young photogs you talk with never heard of the process. Dye transfers were the ultimate color print up to the early 1990's when Kodak stopped making the materials for dye transfer work. As a remembrance to the fabled dye transfer print, I thought I'd add my 2 cents to this subject to at least memorialize a tidbit more information about it.

In the 1970's I was very fortunate to have worked for a short time with Bob Pace at Graphic Process Co in Hollywood CA. Bob was one of the top dye transfer men in the country. When he operated as Pace Color Labs in N.Y. he rolled out transfers for the top photographers of that time including Irving Penn and Yousuf Karsh. Bob relocated to the west coast and was the man to go to for high quality dye transfers. Bob was very generous with me with his time as well as even giving me materials for my own dye transfer experiments. Bob was always ready to help anyone interested in learning about the process.

To give you a short rundown on how the dye transfer process works, it can be summed up in this actual dye transfer print from 1948 salesmans catalog for U.S. Color Print in Portland, OR.

An original color chrome / slide would be turned into a color interneg. This would be color separated into 3 different color separations through reg, green and blue filters onto matrix film. The matrix film would be developed in a tanning developer which hardened the exposed portions of the matrix film. Any un and underexposed gelatin would wash off in warm water. The remaining emulsion would absorb dye in proportion to its density. The 3 color separations on matrix film were dyed magenta, yellow and cyan and rolled in pin registration onto a final support paper. The paper absorbed the dye due to an imbalance in PH and after the last matrix was removed the dye transfer was ready to be dried.

That is a simplified version of it. An expert may be able to produce a fine dye transfer in 8 hours. But if shadow and highlight masks or friskets need to be made, it took a lot longer. The actual rolling out of the print from dyed matrices took only 20 min or less.

The beauty of dye transfer was a fresh set of color prints could be rolled off at any time from archival processed matrix separations. But the inherent permanency of the dyes Kodak used seldom made this necessary. In its heyday, dye transfer prints were the only color print a museum would accept in their collection. But since its demise, Type C, Cibacrhomes and Ink Jet prints are what museums are collecting now.

Chromogentic / Type C print from the collection of Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York.

Let me talk a little about these various printing media I mentioned before continuing with the dye transfer process.

Type C or Chromogenic printing is the standard wet developed color print we have all known since the late 1940's. In the early days the dyes were not very stable. But the makers have improved a lot in that dept. The problem with Type C was that many pros shot in chromes or slide film and a color interneg had to be produced to make the C print. This removed the actual image a generation away from the original. In the 1970's Agfacolor printing paper was an excellent paper for beautifully rendered color . The problem with Agfacolor was it faded quickly.

Chromogenic color print - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

As an alternative to Type C, Ciba came out with Cibachrome. Cibachromes could be made from chrome / slides direct and did not need a color interneg made.

Ilfochrome - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I remember Graphic Process having a display of giant Cibachrome in the front window. Direct CA sunlight was blasting away at them all day. The Cibachromes developed a craquelure to the base...but the colors never faded. The bad thing about the Ciba was the plastic look of the base material. They also left a lot to be desired in the area of print control that masking offered with the dye transfers. Cibachromes tended to look like hell after they were handled some. Color wise it is very good. And fade resistance it is excellent. But the shiny plastic surface ruined it. If it was type F surface they would have had a winner.

Cibachromes reminded me of a shiny black Cadillac. It looks great the first day out of the showroom...and it is all downhill from there. Just like the black car, the super shiny Ciba shows all defects, scratches, fingerprints, dust. In the end, Cibachromes could not compare to dye transfers when it came to making a beautiful, traditional print.

Here is a sample Cibachrome print showing some handling wear and tear.

In our modern day we do have a replacement to the dye transfer print. It is actually a dye transfer print made by machine...the ink jet print. Ink jet printing is capable of producing very high quality prints with excellent dye permanence and anti fading characteristics. Here is a a sample 4 x 5 ink jet print made with a 5 color inexpensive ink jet printer from Walmart.

I'll leave you with some samples of dye transfers from the late 1940's and early 1950's that were just scanned. They have been stored in normal conditions with contact to acid containing boards. No signs of fading I can see. Prints were made by Dean Child and a company he owned called 'U.S Color Print' in Portland OR.

Be sure to check out the dye transfer archives:

David Doubley - Mostly Photographs

Lots of great info there including Bob Pace bulletins archived as well as videos of Bob going through the dye transfer process. If your short on time, just watch the segment showing Bob rolling out a print.

Dye-transfer process - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

First solid K 30 rumors

DragonLord — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:30:01 GMT

Radical new design, with some hints of the K-5
16MP sensor (inherited from the K-5)
ISO 25600
4 fps burst shooting
Full HD video recording
3-inch LCD
Weather-sealed
Dual control dials, RAW/Fx button, AF.S/C/MF switch (retaining much of the controls of the K-5; not clear if top-plate LCD is present)
Dual power system (inherited from the K-r)
€799 with DA 18-55mm WR lens

Looks great, but the 4 fps figure is a bit of a concern to me. Opinions?

http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/p...ml#post1952662

--DragonLord

People Don't Do It!

Rupert — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:19:58 GMT

I am working on a ton of photos, will be for a while. Each shot screams out that "I could have done better"..."I should have done better".....but you have what you have, it's too late now!

Still, it was for a girl that would have not had any photographer if I hadn't done the shoot....for free. I keep telling myself that.......but you know how it is, you want the best! I did what I could, and the shots that were important....I did get them, imperfections and all, but they do have the memories......that has to count for something? :D

Unless it is your profession, or you are a really good, yet really dumb shooter.....Don't Do It!:lol::lol:

Regards!:)

[IMG] IMGP9184-700 by Rupert2009, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG] IMGP9120-800 copy by Rupert2009, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG] IMGP9196-800 by Rupert2009, on Flickr[/IMG]

One from Mrs Rupert and her toy Camera, the X10........by golly, Mrs Rupert did some good work! Now she won't give me back the X10! :D

[IMG] DSCF4848-800_edited-1 by Rupert2009, on Flickr[/IMG]

hello ^^!

vincent_duo — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:07:47 GMT

Hi,

I'm a new member and also a new pentax user. I've got a K5 from my father. it's so amazing !!! :) I hope i can learn a lot in this forum to use this great camera well.

Thanks :):):)~^^!

Pentax K30 Picture Leak & Discussion: Weather-sealed intro DSLR

LFLee — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:05:36 GMT

Pentax K30: New Intro-Level DSLR - Pentax Camera News & Rumors - PentaxForums.com

Back in January I reported that the upcoming Pentax K-r replacement will be called K-30. The above picture of the upcoming Pentax K-30 DSLR camera was taken from a French catalog.

From the picture I can spot the following Pentax K-30 specs:

16MP sensor
Max ISO: 25,600
Full HD video
Weather sealed
Price: 799 EUR (around 1,000 USD)

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Looks awesomely good and "tough"!!!

Source: http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/p...ml#post1952662

Misc On the road

coa75 — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:02:45 GMT

By coa75 at 2012-05-16

By coa75 at 2012-05-16

By coa75 at 2012-05-16

By coa75 at 2012-05-16

By coa75 at 2012-05-16

"Chassuer d'Image" - K-01 review = 3/5

Jean Poitiers — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:36:59 GMT

Bonjour,

As promised earlier and possibly elsewhere on PF, here's a French photo mag review of the K-01. Only three stars out of five possible, thus kind of a mediocre result where IMHO points were lost because the large size/ergonomics, no OVF + a sub-par screen and high price point.

Below are the four pages of the review of the May 2012 issue of Chassuer d'Image, and to quote the "speed" summary:

"What pleases
� IQ: 16 Mpix sensor and well exploited by Pentax
� Confort: Easy utilisation of Pentax

What displeases
� Large size: an ensemble heavy and rather massive
� Viewfinder: no OVF, and non-movable screen which is dull in daylight
� Price: sold at the price of a K-5 which is much more practical and efficient. "

They liked the DA 40/2.8 XS, but criticized the K-01 body volume size ... comparing it with a Samsung NX200 which is half as thick, as the pictured on page 1 of this review.

Voil�, for what it's worth ...

Salut, John (alias Tin-Tin) le Frog

For Sale: MINT Like New Pentax-DA* 60-250mm F4 ED [IF] SDM

helmet moncee — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:32:31 GMT

PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing

Item for Sale
SMC Pentax-DA* 60-250mm F4 ED [IF] SDM

Asking Price
$1,400 negotiable

Item Location
Atlanta (United States)

Item Description
This listing is for my DA* 60-250mm.

I have decided to clear out my Pentax kit and move on. The lens is essentially brand new as it was purchased in April 2012. The condition guides would have it as mint for listing. It has been used on just a couple of occasions and works flawlessly.

I am listing at $1,400 shipped in the US, but I will ship to Canada or UK for a quoted rate. I will include the B+W UV filter I have for the lens. And all of the packaging, paperwork, caps, and pouch are there as well.

I has this listed under this marketplace listing: http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/s...m-fa-77mm.html
But I accidentally closed it when I hit the "sold" button on the side.

Thanks,

Dan

Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
Yes

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling

Item Condition (Key)
Used
Mint

Shipping Destinations
Other (See Listing)

Shipping Charge
Included in US

Shipping Services
UPS, USPS

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal

Return Policy & Additional Details
US shipping included,
Others pay actual cost.

Please send me a private message if interested in the item!

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What is the difference between KA and K mount?

Zephries — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:32:21 GMT

Hello,

I recently bought a K-5 and and buying some old lenses, but I am new to photography and don't really know what I am doing yet. I am looking on ebay for some lenses and I came across a KA mount lens and am wondering if it is a K mount type.

LBA: Voigtlander APO Lanthar 125mm PK Mount on fleabay

usmcxm35 — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:18:31 GMT

If anyone is looking for a Voigtlander 125mm there is one on ebay Buy it now for $2500.

want to confirm if samyang 8mm fisheye has A seting?

liukaitc — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:10:12 GMT

The image from b&h product page does not has A seting.
so just want to confirm.

Samyang 8mm Ultra Wide Angle f/3.5 Fisheye Lens for Pentax

k-5 strange occurrence.

kkennally — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:24:44 GMT

I have been having an odd issue with my fairly new k-5 (bought from b&h in April with build date of 01-12-2012)
Lately when I turn the power on to the camera and the camera starts up the rear LCD screen is garbled. If I then turn the power off and then back on it is okay. I did not have this issue until I activated. DNG for my RAW format. I have since gone back to. PEF and I am waiting to see if it happens again. It only seems to occur if the camera is off for a couple of days and I first start it up.
Has anyone else experienced this?

People Young Kids having fun B&W

rm2 — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:10:31 GMT

I wonder what you thing of the B&W results from this shots.

Wanted - Withdrawn Mount Adapter K (Pentax brand)

smf — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:09:17 GMT

I seek a Pentax brand (not third party) adapter allowing use of M42 (screwmount) lenses on K-mount (bayonet) bodies.

Please state price including shipping to Michigan.

I do not use PayPal. I have a 100 percent rating as a buyer using U.S. Postal Service money orders.

Thanks very much.

New Color Styler Plugin..

Eric Seavey — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:49:54 GMT

Has anyone tried the new Color Styler Plugin from thepluginsite? It is similar in function as its cousin B/W Styler plugin. After I purchased Focal Blade years ago, I got the whole Photowiz set last year for I think $200. I am happy with my latest addition for easily creating various color effects. I am finding so many plugins so pricey these days, and are too fancy and automated.

I have my favorite plugins/programs that give me many options to tweak and customize looks of my photos. Photowiz plugins, Fhotoroom HDR and (I hate to admit this last one...) Protrait Professional does that for me. I also got star effects and lens effects from topaz, though I don't like their denoise plugin, so for that I have Noise Ninja.

Anyway, I am just sharing my favorite plugins/programs.

Wanted: 400mm for Pentax K

GDRoth — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:42:44 GMT

Looking for a good 400mm lens for my K5............I just want a 400mm prime for my kit, so not looking for a top of the line price...

Please let me know what you have so we can discuss

Dave

For Sale: Pentax 645 80-160/4.5 FA zoom $595.00

benroy — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:42:26 GMT

FS: Pentax 645 80-160/4.5 FA zoom. Light scratches at top of barrel where cap, filters mounted. There is a small ding on the rim of the barrel, that is large enough to prevent seating of filters. Lens is very sharp and handles well for its mass.
AF is efficient, manual focusing is smooth. Glass is clean inside and out. I have sold all of my 645D gear except this lens. Price is reduced to $595.00 because of the filter seating problem. Price includes PayPal and CONUS shipping.
I have been using the lens with my Canon 40D...lens becomes a 120-240 with the crop factor...very sharp, contrasty images. 645 - EOS adapter is available .

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Wanted: Pentax M 85/2.0

dhodgeh — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:39:54 GMT

Looking for one in EX or better condition.

PM if you have one you would like to unload.

Thx