Macro First shots with new K7 and Sigma 18-50 EX DC Macro

First shots with new K7 and Sigma 18-50 EX DC Macro · 11:36 AM

I'm pretty happy with these first attempts using the new equipment. The Sigma may not be a true macro but close focusing sdistance puts the subject just a few inches in front of the lens. What do you all think?
WD

Pentax pete · 12-20-2009, 12:39 PM

Timeless.........

**Ash** · 12-20-2009, 01:00 PM

Cool antique timepiece.
Slight loss of contrast clarity but nicely captured.

Workingdog · 12-20-2009, 05:41 PM

What does "loss of contrast clarity" mean? Should I have bumped up the contrast in PP or maybe lower the gamma? Photos were taken at F9 at ISO 500. No noise reduction in PP. The crystal is a little cloudy from age and that is why the face is not a sharp as the inner works.
WD

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Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Cool antique timepiece. Slight loss of contrast clarity but nicely captured.

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Workingdog Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: York, PA Photos: Gallery Posts: 736 Original Poster	What does "loss of contrast clarity" mean? Should I have bumped up the contrast in PP or maybe lower the gamma? Photos were taken at F9 at ISO 500. No noise reduction in PP. The crystal is a little cloudy from age and that is why the face is not a sharp as the inner works. WD