Originally posted by SSGGeezer There is nothing really wrong with any of those shots you posted here. Since they are resized and the Jpeg quality is reduced it is hard to tell if there are any actual flaws. The cat and Alcatraz are very good images, even at reduced web sizes. In the Alcatraz shot, it appears that the focus point is on or just behind the building in the foreground, Not knowing the lens you used makes it hard for me to tell you what you may have done. Settings, focus points, AE settings, etc.
I am a complete novice at digital photography also so I will recommend you order the book ,
Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson, 4th edition. Great primer for using the great light you have available in your neighborhood to your best advantage. I am going to start re-reading it this weekend since it is going to be well below freezing again.
You will love the combination you ordered. What other K mount lenses do you own or have available to borrow. Post in the KP section and get good advice on lenses. I have DA 15 LTD, DA 20-40 LTD, 2 manual 28mm, DA 50 1.8, FA 77 LTD, DA 18-250, DA 55-300 PLM, DA 17-70 F4 SDM, Takumar 135mm 2.5 Bayonet, And several others. I had a bad case of Lens Buying Addiction after getting my K-50.
I am now trying to reduce my inventory of lenses but there are so many that look like fun to use! When you get your camera take some shots and start a thread about any questions. there are many smart folks here who know a lot more than I ever will about gear and good images.
Hi, NorthCost PHotographer:
Thank you For the reply, I enjoy your work very much.
I just got my KP, even though I am still not familiar with it yet, but from the photos I took, I love it. I think it's going to be fun to learn all about PK.
Best Regard
CP
---------- Post added 04-25-18 at 10:11 PM ----------
Originally posted by SSGGeezer There is nothing really wrong with any of those shots you posted here. Since they are resized and the Jpeg quality is reduced it is hard to tell if there are any actual flaws. The cat and Alcatraz are very good images, even at reduced web sizes. In the Alcatraz shot, it appears that the focus point is on or just behind the building in the foreground, Not knowing the lens you used makes it hard for me to tell you what you may have done. Settings, focus points, AE settings, etc.
I am a complete novice at digital photography also so I will recommend you order the book ,
Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson, 4th edition. Great primer for using the great light you have available in your neighborhood to your best advantage. I am going to start re-reading it this weekend since it is going to be well below freezing again.
You will love the combination you ordered. What other K mount lenses do you own or have available to borrow. Post in the KP section and get good advice on lenses. I have DA 15 LTD, DA 20-40 LTD, 2 manual 28mm, DA 50 1.8, FA 77 LTD, DA 18-250, DA 55-300 PLM, DA 17-70 F4 SDM, Takumar 135mm 2.5 Bayonet, And several others. I had a bad case of Lens Buying Addiction after getting my K-50.
I am now trying to reduce my inventory of lenses but there are so many that look like fun to use! When you get your camera take some shots and start a thread about any questions. there are many smart folks here who know a lot more than I ever will about gear and good images.
Dear SSGGeezer:
I have these lenses before i even had my PK, HAHAHA, my friend think i'm crazy.
SMC PENTAX-M 50mm f1.7
SMC Pentax-DA 50mm f1.8
SMC Pentax-DA 40mm f2.8 Limited
HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm f4.5-6.3ED PLM WR RE
Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di Macro 1:1
Carl Zeiss Jena DDR MC 135m f3.5 M42
Pentax Asahi Super-Takumar 35mm f/3.5
I will get the book you recommend, thanks for your help.
I live in Bay Area, would love to get in touch with Pentax User in my area, If you ever come to my town, please come visit, we are in spring now, weather getting hotter everyday. all the flowers are blooming madly.
Thanks again for your kind help.
CP
Last edited by CooperPete; 04-25-2018 at 10:32 PM.