Shooting food with the K20D + DA Limiteds

cooldude14es · 04-01-2009, 09:28 AM

Your photos make me want to sell all my equipment and dedicate my free time to...

I dont know, fishing! whatever!

Excellent photos Diego!

soccerjoe5 · 04-01-2009, 05:35 PM

Originally posted by HermanLee

Diego,

Wonderful and tempting photos!
You've made me drooled on my desk and it's not even lunch time yet.
Gosh..this is what happen when people take such a good picture, almost like real..

How do you connect to portable DVD?
Do you just use the AV cable or using Pentax remote control software also?

Thanks Herman!

Yup I just use the AV cable! After using the AV cable I don't think I'll ever use the computer for shooting tethered, no matter how fast it is. It's just instantaneous and you can do live view on the screen!

soccerjoe5 · 04-01-2009, 05:35 PM

Originally posted by cooldude14es

Your photos make me want to sell all my equipment and dedicate my free time to...

I dont know, fishing! whatever!

Excellent photos Diego!

Haha many thanks Alec!

HermanLee · 04-01-2009, 07:24 PM

Originally posted by soccerjoe5

Thanks Herman!

Yup I just use the AV cable! After using the AV cable I don't think I'll ever use the computer for shooting tethered, no matter how fast it is. It's just instantaneous and you can do live view on the screen!

Yup, it works but I hooked it up to my old CRT TV.
But is there some kind of adapter / cable that you use to hook the AV cable to portable DVD player?
The AV cable that comes w/ camera doesn't fit on my portable DVD video plug.

Thanks,

soccerjoe5 · 04-01-2009, 07:48 PM

Originally posted by HermanLee

Yup, it works but I hooked it up to my old CRT TV.
But is there some kind of adapter / cable that you use to hook the AV cable to portable DVD player?
The AV cable that comes w/ camera doesn't fit on my portable DVD video plug.

Thanks,

The DVD player came with an AV cable that I plug the yellow cable that came with my K20D. That's what I use so far.

Buddha Jones · 04-02-2009, 07:17 PM

Originally posted by soccerjoe5

Many thanks!

Ooh that's great! Cheesecake can be challenging to shoot, you've got to bring out its texture. Well, you don't NEED the DA21 since you've got the 16-50 already

About the lighting, it depends! I use strobes but they've got modeling lamps in them with tracking. So when using really shallow DOF I just use the modeling light. When I need lots of DOF I pop em!

Yeah, lighting is going to be real trciky for that shoot. I am thinking lots of dry ice and flourescent lights. Not sure how I am going to bring out the texture, but I will find out!

soccerjoe5 · 04-02-2009, 07:33 PM

Originally posted by Buddha Jones

Yeah, lighting is going to be real trciky for that shoot. I am thinking lots of dry ice and flourescent lights. Not sure how I am going to bring out the texture, but I will find out!

Here's a tip: try shooting some strobes through tracing paper

Much better than a softbox (too soft)

aweir · 04-02-2009, 10:15 PM

If I didn't know better I'd say those images are comparable to medium format! You just made me want to get a ltd.

My only gripe is that these lenses have "odd" focal lengths. When I see a 40mm, 21mm, and 70mm I can't help but scratch my head and wonder why Pentax choose these uncommon sizes.

deadwolfbones · 04-02-2009, 11:46 PM

Originally posted by aweir

If I didn't know better I'd say those images are comparable to medium format! You just made me want to get a ltd.

My only gripe is that these lenses have "odd" focal lengths. When I see a 40mm, 21mm, and 70mm I can't help but scratch my head and wonder why Pentax choose these uncommon sizes.

They chose them because with the digital crop factor their effective focal lengths resemble the classic 35mm film focal lengths (e.g., 21mm = ~31mm, 35mm = ~52mm, 70mm = ~105mm).

schmik · 04-03-2009, 02:29 AM

Very nice work. Like Axl said "I'm hungry". I'd love to wash it down with that multicolored drink.

I've always wanted to have a go at shooting food but get put off by the lighting.

On average, how long does it take to set up the lights? is it like house painting? 90% preparation and 10% shooting?

mike

soccerjoe5 · 04-03-2009, 02:39 AM

Originally posted by schmik

Very nice work. Like Axl said "I'm hungry". I'd love to wash it down with that multicolored drink.

I've always wanted to have a go at shooting food but get put off by the lighting.

On average, how long does it take to set up the lights? is it like house painting? 90% preparation and 10% shooting?

mike

Haha anywhere from 30 mins to 1.5 hours

legacyb4 · 04-07-2009, 03:28 PM

Okay, coming full circle from Twitter doing a casual search on 'K20D'.

Somebody tweeted your post!

Quote:

slowerlife: Shooting food with the K20D + DA Limiteds - PentaxForums.com: I've been doing food photography for the past .. Shooting food with the K20D + DA Limiteds - PentaxForums.com

Cheers.

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04-01-2009, 09:28 AM	#16
cooldude14es Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Barcelona, Spain Posts: 264	Your photos make me want to sell all my equipment and dedicate my free time to... I dont know, fishing! whatever! Excellent photos Diego!

04-01-2009, 05:35 PM	#17
soccerjoe5 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,343 Original Poster	Originally posted by HermanLee Diego, Wonderful and tempting photos! You've made me drooled on my desk and it's not even lunch time yet. Gosh..this is what happen when people take such a good picture, almost like real.. How do you connect to portable DVD? Do you just use the AV cable or using Pentax remote control software also? Thanks Herman! Yup I just use the AV cable! After using the AV cable I don't think I'll ever use the computer for shooting tethered, no matter how fast it is. It's just instantaneous and you can do live view on the screen!

04-01-2009, 05:35 PM	#18
soccerjoe5 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,343 Original Poster	Originally posted by cooldude14es Your photos make me want to sell all my equipment and dedicate my free time to... I dont know, fishing! whatever! Excellent photos Diego! Haha many thanks Alec!

04-01-2009, 07:24 PM	#19
HermanLee Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southern California, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 729	Originally posted by soccerjoe5 Thanks Herman! Yup I just use the AV cable! After using the AV cable I don't think I'll ever use the computer for shooting tethered, no matter how fast it is. It's just instantaneous and you can do live view on the screen! Yup, it works but I hooked it up to my old CRT TV. But is there some kind of adapter / cable that you use to hook the AV cable to portable DVD player? The AV cable that comes w/ camera doesn't fit on my portable DVD video plug. Thanks,

04-01-2009, 07:48 PM	#20
soccerjoe5 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,343 Original Poster	Originally posted by HermanLee Yup, it works but I hooked it up to my old CRT TV. But is there some kind of adapter / cable that you use to hook the AV cable to portable DVD player? The AV cable that comes w/ camera doesn't fit on my portable DVD video plug. Thanks, The DVD player came with an AV cable that I plug the yellow cable that came with my K20D. That's what I use so far.

04-02-2009, 07:17 PM	#21
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587	Originally posted by soccerjoe5 Many thanks! Ooh that's great! Cheesecake can be challenging to shoot, you've got to bring out its texture. Well, you don't NEED the DA21 since you've got the 16-50 already About the lighting, it depends! I use strobes but they've got modeling lamps in them with tracking. So when using really shallow DOF I just use the modeling light. When I need lots of DOF I pop em! Yeah, lighting is going to be real trciky for that shoot. I am thinking lots of dry ice and flourescent lights. Not sure how I am going to bring out the texture, but I will find out!

04-02-2009, 07:33 PM	#22
soccerjoe5 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,343 Original Poster	Originally posted by Buddha Jones Yeah, lighting is going to be real trciky for that shoot. I am thinking lots of dry ice and flourescent lights. Not sure how I am going to bring out the texture, but I will find out! Here's a tip: try shooting some strobes through tracing paper Much better than a softbox (too soft)

04-02-2009, 10:15 PM	#23
aweir Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 58	If I didn't know better I'd say those images are comparable to medium format! You just made me want to get a ltd. My only gripe is that these lenses have "odd" focal lengths. When I see a 40mm, 21mm, and 70mm I can't help but scratch my head and wonder why Pentax choose these uncommon sizes.

04-02-2009, 11:46 PM	#24
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 7,451	Originally posted by aweir If I didn't know better I'd say those images are comparable to medium format! You just made me want to get a ltd. My only gripe is that these lenses have "odd" focal lengths. When I see a 40mm, 21mm, and 70mm I can't help but scratch my head and wonder why Pentax choose these uncommon sizes. They chose them because with the digital crop factor their effective focal lengths resemble the classic 35mm film focal lengths (e.g., 21mm = ~31mm, 35mm = ~52mm, 70mm = ~105mm).

04-03-2009, 02:29 AM	#25
schmik Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sydney Aus Photos: Gallery Posts: 527	Very nice work. Like Axl said "I'm hungry". I'd love to wash it down with that multicolored drink. I've always wanted to have a go at shooting food but get put off by the lighting. On average, how long does it take to set up the lights? is it like house painting? 90% preparation and 10% shooting? mike

04-03-2009, 02:39 AM	#26
soccerjoe5 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,343 Original Poster	Originally posted by schmik Very nice work. Like Axl said "I'm hungry". I'd love to wash it down with that multicolored drink. I've always wanted to have a go at shooting food but get put off by the lighting. On average, how long does it take to set up the lights? is it like house painting? 90% preparation and 10% shooting? mike Haha anywhere from 30 mins to 1.5 hours

04-07-2009, 03:28 PM	#27
legacyb4 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tri-Cities, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,784	Okay, coming full circle from Twitter doing a casual search on 'K20D'. Somebody tweeted your post! Quote: slowerlife: Shooting food with the K20D + DA Limiteds - PentaxForums.com: I've been doing food photography for the past .. Shooting food with the K20D + DA Limiteds - PentaxForums.com Cheers.