No more tests! just pictures

bobby_navy · 12-19-2010, 09:48 PM

These are some high contrast shots with the k-5 and 15-55 wr lens. I really do wish that i had a sharper lens, able to capture the details that the sensor is capable of generating.

philcozz · 12-20-2010, 03:13 AM

Originally posted by Piotr

wow, great composition, congratulation

Thanks!

ve2vfd · 12-20-2010, 04:04 AM

bobby_navy ... Oh I really like the first one! Looks like the K5 does convert to pretty decent high contrast B/W pics!

Pat

**fs999** · 12-20-2010, 06:47 AM

Blue Night. 6400 iso

nanok · 12-20-2010, 02:20 PM

boby_navy: there's nothing wrong with the 18-55wr. use it with confidence, you will rarely be disappointed. keep shooting with it and stop moaning, you've got a great camera, a very decent lens, and nice ideas as it seems

joelovotti · 12-20-2010, 04:41 PM - **1 Like**

Took my new K5 to St Croix for a long weekend of site seeing and music. This camera is amazing.

Historic Building in Christiansted St Croix
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Historic Building St Croix
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**dadipentak** · 12-20-2010, 05:59 PM

Dang, Joe--I'm trying to steel myself to sell my Sigma 70-200 2.8 HSM. You're not helping.

Smeggypants · 12-20-2010, 07:01 PM

Originally posted by d.bradley

A testament to the AF and the very usable ISO 6400 and high dynamic range...I was able to get good focus, stop the action on a dim, cloudy day in the woods with a slow lens, and still maintain the dynamic range necessary to keep the snow from blowing out WHILE capturing details of a black dog.

Try this at home.

What a great pic.

The doggie is a little dark here though. I'd lighten his/her face a bit.

bobby_navy · 12-20-2010, 07:26 PM

Originally posted by ve2vfd

bobby_navy ... Oh I really like the first one! Looks like the K5 does convert to pretty decent high contrast B/W pics!

Pat

Oh sorry these images have been PP in photoshop with the contrast boosted. The B/W pics straight out of the camera are a bit bland for me. Im not quit sure if the cameras DR helps with boasting contrast in PP without ruining the image though. I know i couldnt've boosted the contrast on the k7 this much without getting completly black areas and off color whites.

ivoire · 12-21-2010, 11:14 AM

A few from Florida, K5 n Sigma 50-150mm

breadwig · 12-22-2010, 08:31 AM - **1 Like**

I love going through this thread! Lots of great work. Here's a few of my first shots with the K5.

Voytech · 12-22-2010, 09:08 AM

Originally posted by breadwig

THAT is freaky!

breadwig · 12-22-2010, 09:27 AM

It's part of a series I'm working on. You can see the rest HERE. Most of them were taken with my K10D.

**dadipentak** · 12-22-2010, 09:46 AM

Originally posted by Voytech

THAT is freaky!

I like it! Sometimes I'll see a neat rock formation or some such and pass it by because it lacks any real focal point and it's occurred to me to place something incongruous in the scene.

Voytech · 12-22-2010, 09:47 AM

Wow. I am impressed! Do take a look everyone! Very interesting series. You may want to post it on its own in the Photo Sharing section of the forum.

12-21-2010, 11:14 AM	#205
ivoire Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,381	A few from Florida, K5 n Sigma 50-150mm Last edited by ivoire; 05-05-2011 at 06:14 AM.

12-22-2010, 08:31 AM - 1 Like	#206
breadwig New Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 22	Some new K5 pix I love going through this thread! Lots of great work. Here's a few of my first shots with the K5.

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12-19-2010, 09:48 PM	#196
bobby_navy Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: virginia beach, va Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 27	These are some high contrast shots with the k-5 and 15-55 wr lens. I really do wish that i had a sharper lens, able to capture the details that the sensor is capable of generating.

12-20-2010, 03:13 AM	#197
philcozz Closed Account Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 56	Originally posted by Piotr wow, great composition, congratulation Thanks!

12-20-2010, 04:04 AM	#198
ve2vfd Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,433	bobby_navy ... Oh I really like the first one! Looks like the K5 does convert to pretty decent high contrast B/W pics! Pat

12-20-2010, 06:47 AM	#199
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,638	Blue Night. 6400 iso

12-20-2010, 02:20 PM	#200
nanok Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 969	boby_navy: there's nothing wrong with the 18-55wr. use it with confidence, you will rarely be disappointed. keep shooting with it and stop moaning, you've got a great camera, a very decent lens, and nice ideas as it seems

12-20-2010, 05:59 PM	#202
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Dang, Joe--I'm trying to steel myself to sell my Sigma 70-200 2.8 HSM. You're not helping.

12-20-2010, 07:01 PM	#203
Smeggypants Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,536	Originally posted by d.bradley A testament to the AF and the very usable ISO 6400 and high dynamic range...I was able to get good focus, stop the action on a dim, cloudy day in the woods with a slow lens, and still maintain the dynamic range necessary to keep the snow from blowing out WHILE capturing details of a black dog. Try this at home. What a great pic. The doggie is a little dark here though. I'd lighten his/her face a bit.

12-20-2010, 07:26 PM	#204
bobby_navy Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: virginia beach, va Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 27	Originally posted by ve2vfd bobby_navy ... Oh I really like the first one! Looks like the K5 does convert to pretty decent high contrast B/W pics! Pat Oh sorry these images have been PP in photoshop with the contrast boosted. The B/W pics straight out of the camera are a bit bland for me. Im not quit sure if the cameras DR helps with boasting contrast in PP without ruining the image though. I know i couldnt've boosted the contrast on the k7 this much without getting completly black areas and off color whites.

12-22-2010, 09:08 AM	#207
Voytech Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NY/NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 952	Originally posted by breadwig THAT is freaky!

12-22-2010, 09:27 AM	#208
breadwig New Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 22	It's part of a series I'm working on. You can see the rest HERE. Most of them were taken with my K10D.

12-22-2010, 09:46 AM	#209
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by Voytech THAT is freaky! I like it! Sometimes I'll see a neat rock formation or some such and pass it by because it lacks any real focal point and it's occurred to me to place something incongruous in the scene.

12-22-2010, 09:47 AM	#210
Voytech Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NY/NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 952	Wow. I am impressed! Do take a look everyone! Very interesting series. You may want to post it on its own in the Photo Sharing section of the forum.