Originally posted by Big G Thanks very much for the feedback
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I’ll echo the others; inspiring and diverse work. I also like that you supplement with info about many of the pictures. Like here from N.Y. :
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…so tripods are a big no-no in almost all of the attractions (inside the many churches, Rockefeller and Empire State Building to name a few - I also understand you'll be told to move on in Times Square also if you whip out a tripod) so long exposures were out of the question. This was quite a challenge where the dynamic range was large, so I went with handheld auto bracketing for a lot of my shots (-2, 0, +2). I took a compact Velbon travel tripod that folds down to 36 cms and also a Joby Gorillapod which came in handy where tripods were forbidden. I could attach the Gorillapod to pews in the churches and railings where tripods weren't permitted. I also used a polariser on almost every shot”
Regarding alignment and handheld auto bracketing, I take it one can simply use a program like described by Falk; (if the camera doesn’t automatically have it)
LumoLabs -- Busting the alignment myth
You managed to sometimes use tripod ?
For sure the Eos 7D is a most capable camera.
I prefer your picture of Stob Dearg with the River Coupall in the foreground, to the cover you linked to of digital slr photography :
Buachaille Etive Mòr | Flickr - Photo Sharing! Originally posted by Big G Did IQs drop suddenly when I was away???
My post states clearly that regarding noise on long exposures that the 7D offered no advantage over the K20D; this was in response to complaints on this thread about the K20D being noisy on long exposures. I do extensive (several minute) long exposures with both bodies so I am qualified to make this statement. Hot pixels are still a problem with the 7D on exposures of several minutes. Yes, DFS is a total pain in bum with the K20D and being able to turn it off on the 7D is a big benefit. Given the price of the 7D compared to the K20D, I bloody well hoped that I could turn off DFS when it arrived.
The images in the linked thread, appears to underline your sentiment, how the 7D does tend to get noisy on long exposures :
How does the 7D handle LONG exposures? Pentax comparison... [Page 1]: Canon EOS 7D / 50D - 10D Forum: Digital Photography Review
Many have back-up bodies, which I guess could be used when one cam is doing its DFS.
I think I also stumbled upon a thread, stating how Kx was pretty decent at longer exposures.
Anyway, I don't agree with the thought that a dedicated item, such as a DSLR, should be a one-gadget-do-it-all. We buy accessories for certain arrangements, and go for brands that specialize in our niche/area of interest.
Thanks for displaying your work, always a pleasure seeing real photography, instead of just talking about it.
Originally posted by Big G Regarding 100 % crop, I don’t watch artistic photography that way. And as long as it comes out good in print, I don’t spend much time worrying about it.
But thanks anyway, for taking the time. And your set-up seems fine. IMO, you have two good cameras
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Originally posted by emr I think there are many who wish that, but also people who feel that the smaller the camera body is, the better. And I gotta say that compact size has been one of the Pentax strengths. I personally (with not the smallest hands, glove size 7 1/2 or 8) wish my next camera is smaller than the K20D I have today.
The K7 combined with handgrip should be good. First time tried K7 in store, I felt like, I preferred the K10. But some have written that much is also habit.
For bringing along a DSLR, form factor is important to me. Smaller and lighter is nice, though built quality and Penta(x)prism VF is important
Originally posted by Gimbal That is exactly the same spot I am in. I thought I would by the K7 but as soon as I got my hands on it I didn't like it. Hope for something slightly bigger, no rubber doors and with bracketing button and SR button back.
Last time I wanted to test it on my K10, I spend forever in the menus looking for bracketing. Had forgotten that it had a separate bottom
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