No more tests! just pictures

rkboid · 10-25-2011, 11:34 AM

Man I had to check and make sure I was not wearing 3D glasses on that second pumpkin patch picture. Mind sharing what you did, or a copy straight out of camera so I can reverse engineer that look, lol.

Antifreez · 10-25-2011, 12:54 PM

Originally posted by rkboid

Man I had to check and make sure I was not wearing 3D glasses on that second pumpkin patch picture. Mind sharing what you did, or a copy straight out of camera so I can reverse engineer that look, lol.

HA! that's funny. Yeah I'll definitely post the original when I get home for comparison.

I used a custom-preset in LR3 and tweaked it quite a bit to end up with this. The dynamic range of the K5 is really amazing. I'm assuming that, along with the DA40, is what gives the 3D effect.

Antifreez · 10-25-2011, 09:09 PM

Originally posted by rkboid

Man I had to check and make sure I was not wearing 3D glasses on that second pumpkin patch picture. Mind sharing what you did, or a copy straight out of camera so I can reverse engineer that look, lol.

hey Rob, here's the jpeg, converted from RAW, straight out of the camera. No adjustments. This lens does most the work - it's phenomenal.

DA40 Ltd., f/7.1, 1/320, ISO 800

beaumont · 10-25-2011, 10:25 PM

Holy crap, nice shots all. I've got to upgrade my 10D to a K5!...

**Schraubstock** · 10-25-2011, 11:35 PM

Hi

The second picture looks a bit like what people did to photographs before colour photography was invented. They took a monochrome photograph and hand painted colours over them. I think it was called "hand coloratura" (as in music). I did some myself in the 70th as part of some photography training I undertook.

Greetings

bossa · 10-26-2011, 01:02 AM

Originally posted by Schraubstock

Hi

The second picture looks a bit like what people did to photographs before colour photography was invented. They took a monochrome photograph and hand painted colours over them. I think it was called "hand coloratura" (as in music). I did some myself in the 70th as part of some photography training I undertook.

Greetings

Yes, there's nothing quite like hand tinted music ... ;-) Sorry, couldn't resist.

I love that Cabbage patch pic as well...

**Schraubstock** · 10-26-2011, 01:38 AM

Originally posted by bossa

Yes, there's nothing quite like hand tinted music ... Sorry, couldn't resist.

You should never resist when a good opportunity comes along. That is the sort of retort I would post.

Greetings

ozlizard · 10-26-2011, 03:00 AM

Da 40 ehh? Mmmm, I have a gap to fill between my Sigma 10-20 and my 50-135......sigh....

mrjamesabels · 10-26-2011, 08:32 AM

I like that 2nd shot IIGQ4U. Love the color and silky sky.

IIGQ4U · 10-26-2011, 08:52 AM

Thank you very much!

Antifreez · 10-26-2011, 03:03 PM

Originally posted by beaumont

Holy crap, nice shots all. I've got to upgrade my 10D to a K5!...

My first DSLR was a Kx so I don't have any experience with the previous generation Pentax DSLR's. I imagine though, when coming to the K5 from a 10D, the biggest upgrade you'd notice in your images is the ISO performance. It really increases the options/possibilities for low-light photography (the unprocessed pumpkin-patch shot above is at ISO 800 with no added noise reduction). You're able to increase the shutter and/or narrow the aperture at virtually no "cost" to image quality (to a point).

The quiet shutter and 7 fps is pretty amazing too. Oh yeah, and TAv mode... The features go on and on. If it doesn't hurt your pocketbook too much, I say take the leap!

Originally posted by ozlizard

Da 40 ehh? Mmmm, I have a gap to fill between my Sigma 10-20 and my 50-135......sigh....

I can't say enough about the DA40. I've never shot with the FA43, so can't persuade you one way or the other between the two, but the DA40 is almost too good to be true. If you've got the Kx, Kr or K5, it's unbeatable for the portability alone. There are times I bring out my K5 + DA40 when I know I wouldn't otherwise bring out my gear. It's still not necessarily "pocketable", but close to it and very discreet for travel, street shooting, etc.

The relatively slow aperture for a fixed focal in that range is no problem with the ISO performance nowadays - and it's superb straight from f2.8 (sharp corner to corner).

Just my 2 cents.

Andi Lo · 10-26-2011, 03:10 PM

Originally posted by ozlizard

Da 40 ehh? Mmmm, I have a gap to fill between my Sigma 10-20 and my 50-135......sigh....

Sigma 10-20mm and DA 40mm is like best friends forever

Antifreez · 10-26-2011, 03:26 PM

Originally posted by Andi Lo

Sigma 10-20mm and DA 40mm is like best friends forever

couldn't have said it better myself

Chazz5 · 10-26-2011, 09:25 PM

Originally posted by Antifreez

Here are a couple from a pumpkin patch with my family. I'd be interested to see what you think given they're quite heavily processed.

The processed scene looks like a movie set, which might or might not be your intent. Anyway, executed well! The extra brightness in the broad center works; I'd probably try that on the full color version.

Of course, there is not a single JPG from a raw file. It all depends on whether you chose Vivid, Neutral, or whatever, plus the adjustments on them offered by the K-5. You made that choice in the camera or in Pentax Digital Camera Utility.

**fs999** · 10-27-2011, 01:01 AM

Originally posted by mrjamesabels

Was that a picture of a castle fs999? Nice work. What focal length for the moth. Do use a macro flash?

Yes it is the Marlborough castle at Manderen (France) near the three borders.
For the butterfly it was the Tamron 90mm. On this photo I didn't use my flash with Ray-Flash ring adapter. I can't use my Dörr macro flash anymore (due to K5 changes...).
You can see all details in the description, when clicking on the photo

. Thank you for your interest...

Originally posted by twitch

Killer bokeh on that last shot, wonder what it would have looked like if you'd used the Soligor....

Thank you !

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10-25-2011, 11:34 AM	#1846
rkboid Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Del Rio, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 62	Man I had to check and make sure I was not wearing 3D glasses on that second pumpkin patch picture. Mind sharing what you did, or a copy straight out of camera so I can reverse engineer that look, lol.

10-25-2011, 12:54 PM	#1847
Antifreez Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kenmore, WA Posts: 156	Originally posted by rkboid Man I had to check and make sure I was not wearing 3D glasses on that second pumpkin patch picture. Mind sharing what you did, or a copy straight out of camera so I can reverse engineer that look, lol. HA! that's funny. Yeah I'll definitely post the original when I get home for comparison. I used a custom-preset in LR3 and tweaked it quite a bit to end up with this. The dynamic range of the K5 is really amazing. I'm assuming that, along with the DA40, is what gives the 3D effect.

10-25-2011, 09:09 PM	#1848
Antifreez Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kenmore, WA Posts: 156	Originally posted by rkboid Man I had to check and make sure I was not wearing 3D glasses on that second pumpkin patch picture. Mind sharing what you did, or a copy straight out of camera so I can reverse engineer that look, lol. hey Rob, here's the jpeg, converted from RAW, straight out of the camera. No adjustments. This lens does most the work - it's phenomenal. DA40 Ltd., f/7.1, 1/320, ISO 800

10-25-2011, 10:25 PM	#1849
beaumont Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 505	Holy crap, nice shots all. I've got to upgrade my 10D to a K5!...

10-25-2011, 11:35 PM	#1850
Schraubstock Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,386	Hi The second picture looks a bit like what people did to photographs before colour photography was invented. They took a monochrome photograph and hand painted colours over them. I think it was called "hand coloratura" (as in music). I did some myself in the 70th as part of some photography training I undertook. Greetings

10-26-2011, 01:02 AM	#1851
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Originally posted by Schraubstock Hi The second picture looks a bit like what people did to photographs before colour photography was invented. They took a monochrome photograph and hand painted colours over them. I think it was called "hand coloratura" (as in music). I did some myself in the 70th as part of some photography training I undertook. Greetings Yes, there's nothing quite like hand tinted music ... ;-) Sorry, couldn't resist. I love that Cabbage patch pic as well...

10-26-2011, 01:38 AM	#1852
Schraubstock Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,386	Originally posted by bossa Yes, there's nothing quite like hand tinted music ... Sorry, couldn't resist. You should never resist when a good opportunity comes along. That is the sort of retort I would post. Greetings

10-26-2011, 03:00 AM	#1853
ozlizard Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bridgetown West Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 903	Da 40 ehh? Mmmm, I have a gap to fill between my Sigma 10-20 and my 50-135......sigh....

10-26-2011, 08:32 AM	#1854
mrjamesabels Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NEW JERSEY USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 198	I like that 2nd shot IIGQ4U. Love the color and silky sky.

10-26-2011, 08:52 AM	#1855
IIGQ4U Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: La Jolla, CA. Posts: 262	Thank you very much!

10-26-2011, 03:03 PM	#1856
Antifreez Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kenmore, WA Posts: 156	Originally posted by beaumont Holy crap, nice shots all. I've got to upgrade my 10D to a K5!... My first DSLR was a Kx so I don't have any experience with the previous generation Pentax DSLR's. I imagine though, when coming to the K5 from a 10D, the biggest upgrade you'd notice in your images is the ISO performance. It really increases the options/possibilities for low-light photography (the unprocessed pumpkin-patch shot above is at ISO 800 with no added noise reduction). You're able to increase the shutter and/or narrow the aperture at virtually no "cost" to image quality (to a point). The quiet shutter and 7 fps is pretty amazing too. Oh yeah, and TAv mode... The features go on and on. If it doesn't hurt your pocketbook too much, I say take the leap! Originally posted by ozlizard Da 40 ehh? Mmmm, I have a gap to fill between my Sigma 10-20 and my 50-135......sigh.... I can't say enough about the DA40. I've never shot with the FA43, so can't persuade you one way or the other between the two, but the DA40 is almost too good to be true. If you've got the Kx, Kr or K5, it's unbeatable for the portability alone. There are times I bring out my K5 + DA40 when I know I wouldn't otherwise bring out my gear. It's still not necessarily "pocketable", but close to it and very discreet for travel, street shooting, etc. The relatively slow aperture for a fixed focal in that range is no problem with the ISO performance nowadays - and it's superb straight from f2.8 (sharp corner to corner). Just my 2 cents.

10-26-2011, 03:10 PM	#1857
Andi Lo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,924	Originally posted by ozlizard Da 40 ehh? Mmmm, I have a gap to fill between my Sigma 10-20 and my 50-135......sigh.... Sigma 10-20mm and DA 40mm is like best friends forever

10-26-2011, 03:26 PM	#1858
Antifreez Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kenmore, WA Posts: 156	Originally posted by Andi Lo Sigma 10-20mm and DA 40mm is like best friends forever couldn't have said it better myself

10-26-2011, 09:25 PM	#1859
Chazz5 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40	Originally posted by Antifreez Here are a couple from a pumpkin patch with my family. I'd be interested to see what you think given they're quite heavily processed. The processed scene looks like a movie set, which might or might not be your intent. Anyway, executed well! The extra brightness in the broad center works; I'd probably try that on the full color version. Of course, there is not a single JPG from a raw file. It all depends on whether you chose Vivid, Neutral, or whatever, plus the adjustments on them offered by the K-5. You made that choice in the camera or in Pentax Digital Camera Utility.

10-27-2011, 01:01 AM	#1860
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,646	Originally posted by mrjamesabels Was that a picture of a castle fs999? Nice work. What focal length for the moth. Do use a macro flash? Yes it is the Marlborough castle at Manderen (France) near the three borders. For the butterfly it was the Tamron 90mm. On this photo I didn't use my flash with Ray-Flash ring adapter. I can't use my Dörr macro flash anymore (due to K5 changes...). You can see all details in the description, when clicking on the photo . Thank you for your interest... Originally posted by twitch Killer bokeh on that last shot, wonder what it would have looked like if you'd used the Soligor.... Thank you !