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**simple1** · 03-22-2019, 08:06 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

you need more glass...

(:

Which - not surprisingly; can also cure warts, freckles, and world hunger

---------- Post added 03-22-2019 at 11:10 AM ----------

Originally posted by paulh

Don't fall back on the iPhone (even though I do it as well!). Your KP is certainly capable. After some experimentation with camera settings, etc, I managed this shot with a $15 no-name 28mm lens on a 6 mpx *ist D from 2003

Nice!

You, pepperberry, and others show it can be done.

<---....off to buy another lens

**CharLac** · 03-22-2019, 08:32 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by simple1

You, pepperberry, and others show it can be done.

I find that a quick and dirty way to get nice results from a sunset is to use your exposure wheel.... -2 stops usually does the trick

I think that's what I did for this one....

**paulh** · 03-22-2019, 08:56 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by CharLac

I find that a quick and dirty way to get nice results from a sunset is to use your exposure wheel.... -2 stops usually does the trick

One of my old methods involves exposing for the sky about 15-20 degrees (give or take) away from the sun. Not at the sun, but a fairly bright area off to the side. Charlie, your method probably achieves basically the same thing.

Another from early March with the Super Tak 35/3.5 on K10D:

**simple1** · 03-22-2019, 09:42 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by CharLac

I find that a quick and dirty way to get nice results from a sunset is to use your exposure wheel.... -2 stops usually does the trick

I think that's what I did for this one....

Thanks! I'll give that a shot.

**pepperberry farm** · 03-22-2019, 11:17 AM - **1 Like**

if it's exceedingly bright, I'll go -3 EV.... but I normally shoot at -2/3 EV for everyday shots anyways....

edom31 · 03-22-2019, 11:44 AM - **3 Likes**

My first post in this prime thread... I reckon any prime will do? Sigma 50/2.8 Macro...

**ivanvernon** · 03-22-2019, 12:28 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by edom31

My first post in this prime thread... I reckon any prime will do? Sigma 50/2.8 Macro...

Hey, congratulations on your first post!

**pepperberry farm** · 03-22-2019, 12:31 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by edom31

My first post in this prime thread... I reckon any prime will do? Sigma 50/2.8 Macro...

finally- good to see you, Ed...

yes - any prime is welcome here.....

edom31 · 03-22-2019, 12:48 PM

Originally posted by ivanvernon

Hey, congratulations on your first post!

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

finally- good to see you, Ed...yes - any prime is welcome here....

thank you both gentlemen!

**aslyfox** · 03-22-2019, 02:07 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by edom31

My first post in this prime thread... I reckon any prime will do? Sigma 50/2.8 Macro...

if they let me post here - - -

looking forward to other photos you choose to share here with us

K 3 + Tamron Adaptall-2 SP 500 f/8 Mirror ( 55BB )

hand held through window of enclosure

**KC0PET** · 03-22-2019, 02:19 PM

Originally posted by ivanvernon

It is never a mistake to use the Pentax-D FA 50mm f 2.8 because it is the sharpest knife in the drawer!---and it sure does the honors for your 20D. Nice shots.

Thanks!

**paulh** · 03-22-2019, 02:21 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by edom31

My first post in this prime thread... I reckon any prime will do? Sigma 50/2.8 Macro...

Um, not that one, Ed, sorry....

Nice shot & welcome!

**pepperberry farm** · 03-22-2019, 04:01 PM - **1 Like**

**pepperberry farm** · 03-22-2019, 04:02 PM - **3 Likes**

**pepperberry farm** · 03-22-2019, 04:04 PM - **2 Likes**

03-22-2019, 08:56 AM - 2 Likes	#5883
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,262	Originally posted by CharLac I find that a quick and dirty way to get nice results from a sunset is to use your exposure wheel.... -2 stops usually does the trick One of my old methods involves exposing for the sky about 15-20 degrees (give or take) away from the sun. Not at the sun, but a fairly bright area off to the side. Charlie, your method probably achieves basically the same thing. Another from early March with the Super Tak 35/3.5 on K10D: Last edited by paulh; 03-22-2019 at 09:05 AM.

03-22-2019, 04:01 PM - 1 Like	#5893
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660 Original Poster	K-3 with Sigma 24mm f1.8 EX DG

03-22-2019, 04:02 PM - 3 Likes	#5894
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660 Original Poster	K-5 IIs with Super-Takumar 55mm f1.8

03-22-2019, 04:04 PM - 2 Likes	#5895
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660 Original Poster	*K-3 with FA 300mm f4.5 ED IF**

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03-22-2019, 08:06 AM - 1 Like	#5881
simple1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: In the Florida swamps Posts: 761	Originally posted by pepperberry farm you need more glass... (: Which - not surprisingly; can also cure warts, freckles, and world hunger ---------- Post added 03-22-2019 at 11:10 AM ---------- Originally posted by paulh Don't fall back on the iPhone (even though I do it as well!). Your KP is certainly capable. After some experimentation with camera settings, etc, I managed this shot with a $15 no-name 28mm lens on a 6 mpx *ist D from 2003 Nice! You, pepperberry, and others show it can be done. <---....off to buy another lens

03-22-2019, 08:32 AM - 1 Like	#5882
CharLac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ottawa Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,419	Originally posted by simple1 You, pepperberry, and others show it can be done. I find that a quick and dirty way to get nice results from a sunset is to use your exposure wheel.... -2 stops usually does the trick I think that's what I did for this one....

03-22-2019, 09:42 AM - 1 Like	#5884
simple1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: In the Florida swamps Posts: 761	Originally posted by CharLac I find that a quick and dirty way to get nice results from a sunset is to use your exposure wheel.... -2 stops usually does the trick I think that's what I did for this one.... Thanks! I'll give that a shot.

03-22-2019, 11:17 AM - 1 Like	#5885
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660 Original Poster	if it's exceedingly bright, I'll go -3 EV.... but I normally shoot at -2/3 EV for everyday shots anyways....

03-22-2019, 11:44 AM - 3 Likes	#5886
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	My first post in this prime thread... I reckon any prime will do? Sigma 50/2.8 Macro...

03-22-2019, 12:28 PM - 2 Likes	#5887
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by edom31 My first post in this prime thread... I reckon any prime will do? Sigma 50/2.8 Macro... Hey, congratulations on your first post!

03-22-2019, 12:31 PM - 1 Like	#5888
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660 Original Poster	Originally posted by edom31 My first post in this prime thread... I reckon any prime will do? Sigma 50/2.8 Macro... finally- good to see you, Ed... yes - any prime is welcome here.....

03-22-2019, 12:48 PM	#5889
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Originally posted by ivanvernon Hey, congratulations on your first post! Originally posted by pepperberry farm finally- good to see you, Ed...yes - any prime is welcome here.... thank you both gentlemen!

03-22-2019, 02:19 PM	#5891
KC0PET Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Central Missouri Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,273	Originally posted by ivanvernon It is never a mistake to use the Pentax-D FA 50mm f 2.8 because it is the sharpest knife in the drawer!---and it sure does the honors for your 20D. Nice shots. Thanks!

03-22-2019, 02:21 PM - 2 Likes	#5892
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,262	Originally posted by edom31 My first post in this prime thread... I reckon any prime will do? Sigma 50/2.8 Macro... Um, not that one, Ed, sorry.... Nice shot & welcome!