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ducdao · 01-25-2011, 10:41 PM

Originally posted by Ash

Some close-focusing wonder from the kit lens:

Is this straight out of the camera or any color PP in Photoshop, Ash? The green looks really nice.

**Ash** · 01-26-2011, 01:16 PM

It's very close to as it came out of the box.
Some addition of contrast with curves and levels, and it was done.
ISO 1600 on the K20D in a dark environment. SR and WR both came in handy...

jeztastic · 01-30-2011, 12:07 PM

Wandering around Margate... 18-55 WR and K10D.

cmmurray · 01-31-2011, 09:50 AM

I like the way this lens does B&W conversions.

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cmmurray · 01-31-2011, 10:38 AM

Another kit lens waterfall. Even at f/25 it isn't so bad.

eddie1960 · 02-02-2011, 10:53 AM

I haven't shot a kit lens (aside from old manual focus kit lenses) in a long time. So for my Single in February I decided to shoot with the 18-55 WR which I've never shot with
first example below, shot in Tav mode on the walk home last night (iso is a little higher than i like softening things a bit too much). when I'm not time pressed i'm sure i'll be able to pull some interesting stuff out of this lens (it's nice to have all the camera features available for a change)

UdonUdon · 02-03-2011, 12:31 AM

For my photography class, our first assignment was to recreate the mechanics of a camera obscura with a window and a room. I believe these photos might help demonstrate the low lighting abilities of the lens.

These were all taken with the Pentax K-r and the DA L 18-55 AL at ISO 100 and the widest aperture allowable given the focal length. The time of exposure ranged from 25-30 seconds. There was absolutely no PP done on any of the shots.

Lastly, I need to pick one of these pictures to send in for class. Any suggestions on what to pick?

jeztastic · 02-03-2011, 02:33 PM

I love this effect! What did you do - black out the windows with card and leave a hole for the aperture? I would submit the last one. The others are too cluttered, and the composition of the last one with the building mirroring the guitar is nice...

UdonUdon · 02-03-2011, 02:51 PM - **1 Like**

Thanks!

The process was pretty much exactly how you described. Here is a quick snapshot of what my window looks like. Just so everybody knows, I put a lot more effort into blacking out the window than I should have. I was too 'lazy' to completely move my desk out of the way, which would have allowed me to put some curtains over the window, and I instead slid some cardboard and went tape crazy.

It was one of those "I put too much effort into doing it one way because I was too lazy to do it the proper way" moments.

I am also more fond of the last picture and I will definitely be submitting that one.

typical8o8 · 02-05-2011, 11:54 PM

18-55WR @ 55mm. K200D, f/6.3, ISO400

eddie1960 · 02-07-2011, 06:06 AM

My Single in February pic from yesterday w/ the DA 18-55WR

theunartist · 02-07-2011, 07:53 AM

Originally posted by eddie1960

My Single in February pic from yesterday w/ the DA 18-55WR

Nice one, awesome!

eddie1960 · 02-07-2011, 08:02 AM

Originally posted by theunartist

Nice one, awesome!

Thanks

My winter Single in pics are turning into a documentary on lakers and a series of night shots. I'll be glad to see spring this year

Arbalist · 02-07-2011, 01:37 PM

Kit lens on my old K10D

**volley** · 02-07-2011, 02:30 PM

This one was taken a while ago with the "ist DL2" and the first generation kit lens.
It is the view out of the window of my room at the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo.

02-03-2011, 12:31 AM	#562
UdonUdon Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 90	Camera Obscura For my photography class, our first assignment was to recreate the mechanics of a camera obscura with a window and a room. I believe these photos might help demonstrate the low lighting abilities of the lens. These were all taken with the Pentax K-r and the DA L 18-55 AL at ISO 100 and the widest aperture allowable given the focal length. The time of exposure ranged from 25-30 seconds. There was absolutely no PP done on any of the shots. Lastly, I need to pick one of these pictures to send in for class. Any suggestions on what to pick?

02-07-2011, 01:37 PM	#569
Arbalist Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dorset Posts: 63	Dungeness Kit lens on my old K10D

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01-25-2011, 10:41 PM	#556
ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160	Originally posted by Ash Some close-focusing wonder from the kit lens: Is this straight out of the camera or any color PP in Photoshop, Ash? The green looks really nice.

01-26-2011, 01:16 PM	#557
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	It's very close to as it came out of the box. Some addition of contrast with curves and levels, and it was done. ISO 1600 on the K20D in a dark environment. SR and WR both came in handy...

01-30-2011, 12:07 PM	#558
jeztastic Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canterbury Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 596	Wandering around Margate... 18-55 WR and K10D.

01-31-2011, 10:38 AM	#560
cmmurray Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 76	Another kit lens waterfall. Even at f/25 it isn't so bad.

02-02-2011, 10:53 AM	#561
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,667	I haven't shot a kit lens (aside from old manual focus kit lenses) in a long time. So for my Single in February I decided to shoot with the 18-55 WR which I've never shot with first example below, shot in Tav mode on the walk home last night (iso is a little higher than i like softening things a bit too much). when I'm not time pressed i'm sure i'll be able to pull some interesting stuff out of this lens (it's nice to have all the camera features available for a change)

02-03-2011, 02:33 PM	#563
jeztastic Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canterbury Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 596	I love this effect! What did you do - black out the windows with card and leave a hole for the aperture? I would submit the last one. The others are too cluttered, and the composition of the last one with the building mirroring the guitar is nice...

02-03-2011, 02:51 PM - 1 Like	#564
UdonUdon Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 90	Thanks! The process was pretty much exactly how you described. Here is a quick snapshot of what my window looks like. Just so everybody knows, I put a lot more effort into blacking out the window than I should have. I was too 'lazy' to completely move my desk out of the way, which would have allowed me to put some curtains over the window, and I instead slid some cardboard and went tape crazy. It was one of those "I put too much effort into doing it one way because I was too lazy to do it the proper way" moments. I am also more fond of the last picture and I will definitely be submitting that one.

02-05-2011, 11:54 PM	#565
typical8o8 Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NE Posts: 28	18-55WR @ 55mm. K200D, f/6.3, ISO400

02-07-2011, 06:06 AM	#566
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,667	My Single in February pic from yesterday w/ the DA 18-55WR

02-07-2011, 07:53 AM	#567
theunartist Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,542	Originally posted by eddie1960 My Single in February pic from yesterday w/ the DA 18-55WR Nice one, awesome!

02-07-2011, 08:02 AM	#568
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,667	Originally posted by theunartist Nice one, awesome! Thanks My winter Single in pics are turning into a documentary on lakers and a series of night shots. I'll be glad to see spring this year

02-07-2011, 02:30 PM	#570
volley Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springe Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,693	This one was taken a while ago with the "ist DL2" and the first generation kit lens. It is the view out of the window of my room at the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo.

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