New Year's Photographic Resolutions

**Digitalis** · 01-02-2018, 08:35 PM

If you think photography is expensive, try owning a Boat.

AlexMiddletown · 01-02-2018, 08:37 PM

I just want the 24-70mm lol

SSGGeezer · 01-02-2018, 08:40 PM

Originally posted by Digitalis

If you think photography is expensive, try owning a Boat.

LOL! Two happiest days in a boat owner's life, the day he buys it and the day he sells it. Otherwise it is a hole in the water to throw money in.

Sandy Hancock · 01-02-2018, 08:51 PM

I resolve to sell more gear than I buy.

SSGGeezer · 01-02-2018, 08:54 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

I resolve to sell more gear than I buy.

I second that motion. The forums and Ebay make it difficult to hold to that resolution though.

**robgski** · 01-02-2018, 09:06 PM

You should in participation in the Daily in or Single In challenges, you can easily go through your collection by shooting daily.

Dewman · 01-02-2018, 09:10 PM

O.K., this subject has been kicked around more than my ex-wife's reputation...... but..... if.... IF I had to pare my current lens holdings down to ONLY five lenses, they would be:

1. Tamron SPAF Di 10-24mm
2. Pentax-DA 50mm f:1.8
3. Pentax-FA 100mm f:2.8 Macro
4. Pentax-DA 18-135mm WR
5. Sigma APO DG 70-300mm Macro (1:2)

With this line-up, I think I've got just about all the situations I'm ever likely to encounter covered pretty good.

Dang! That was a lot harder than I ever imagined! How could I possibly kick my best friend, the Tamron 28-200mm lens to the curb? We share some great adventures. And that wonderfully sharp Pentax-M 100mm f:2.8 prime.... to see it fading into the distance? Oh! The humanity of it all! And that superb Pentax-DA 18-250mm.... I couldn't possibly.... but, I must.... I must!

...... and my faithful old, looked-upon-with-a-jaundiced-eye-by-some, Sigma 28-80mm Macro (1:2) How could I possibly walk away from that great old trooper? It's been as faithful as any lens I've ever owned! One of those that imbues such confidence! We go back a long way, me and that old lens.

And, my collection of hand-selected Vivitar (Kobori, Kiron & Komine) lenses? Such sharpness, such quality of build. Oh my goodness! Say it ain't so!

.......and my collection of F- lenses? Oh, that one hurt! That little gem of a lens, the 35-70mm "stack of primes," gone? Ugh! I'm gonna' miss that slam-bang auto-focus!

How can I possibly wave adios to my first "real" macro lens.... the incomparable FA-50mm f:2.8 macro. Say it ain't so! But.... I've still got the FA-100mm Macro to lean on, so........

I think I'm gonna' sleep on this for a while before I start running ads!

---------- Post added 01-02-18 at 09:16 PM ----------

Originally posted by Digitalis

If you think photography is expensive, try owning a Boat.

Been there, done that and I've got to agree! Especially if you're into bass-fishing! Same goes with the shooting sports! How long since you've priced a MOA bench-rest rifle? Heck, there was a time when my gun safes held over 100 firearms!

Of all the hobbies, photography might be one of the least expensive as long as you're not buying "strictly professional" equipment. And ESPECIALLY if you limit yourself to ONLY five lenses!

Auzzie-Phoenix · 01-02-2018, 10:11 PM - **1 Like**

Use the 10-24 for some astro or wide angle night landscapes. Get a kayak and use the 18-250 for all around shots from landscape to wildlife while out on the water.

Dewman · 01-02-2018, 10:56 PM

Originally posted by Auzzie-Phoenix

Use the 10-24 for some astro or wide angle night landscapes. Get a kayak and use the 18-250 for all around shots from landscape to wildlife while out on the water.

Believe me, that scenario has crossed my mind! It sure would simplify things, wouldn't it?

**AggieDad** · 01-03-2018, 08:42 AM

Here are my photography resolutions this year:

Take more time for each photo (and turn off continuous shooting when not shooting birds)
Actually take some panoramas with the gear I bought to shoot panoramas.
Finally build the stepping motor focus rail that I planned to build when I bought the parts to build a stepping motor focus rail.
Figure out how to get money for two lenses out of AggieMom

Originally posted by Digitalis

If you think photography is expensive, try owning a Boat.

Yeah, I have to agree. Last year our health issues (and weather issues) resulted in our boat being in the water a grand total of 6 days! But that bill for storage kept coming every month – and it's pretty pricey because it includes valet service to and from the lake.

pklax · 01-03-2018, 11:13 AM

As I'm just getting back in to photography after a long absence I'm keeping my resolutions fairly basic.
1. Allow for a lot of mistakes.
2. Aim for one print-worthy photograph per week.
3. Focus on a point of view. While I adore landscape photography, and would give many things to excel at it, I am not a landscape photographer. My strength lies in seeing/capturing the abstract of a given scene. Perhaps once I have explored that more fully I can move on to the bigger picture, so to speak.
4. Don't fall down the rabbit hole of 'needing' more equipment than I already own. Camera, filters, shutter release cable, tripod; I'm good to go.*

*That being said, my computer is in need of an upgrade to handle an expanded PP program.

MrB1 · 01-03-2018, 12:58 PM

Originally posted by Dewman

1. I WILL shoot most of my photos below ISO 800! I've gotten used to shooting at 800 and seem to be stuck there for no practical reason. At least 95% of my shots do NOT need the increased sensitivity. The overall IQ of most of my captures suffers from my continued use of ISO 800, so....
that's first on my list.

How about considering swapping out a couple of the DSLR bodies for a K-70? For P. Av, Tv or TAv Modes it could be set to Auto ISO (e.g. 100 to 3200) - the K-70 will keep the ISO as low as it can, and still give decent images through that sort of range. (See the K-70 review: Pentax K-70 Review - Image Quality Verdict | PentaxForums.com Reviews)

Dewman · 01-03-2018, 07:12 PM

Originally posted by MrB1

How about considering swapping out a couple of the DSLR bodies for a K-70? For P. Av, Tv or TAv Modes it could be set to Auto ISO (e.g. 100 to 3200) - the K-70 will keep the ISO as low as it can, and still give decent images through that sort of range. (See the K-70 review: Pentax K-70 Review - Image Quality Verdict | PentaxForums.com Reviews)

I think my K-50 & K-30 will cover that, plus I'm not the kind to "let the camera make decisions for me."

Sliver-Surfer · 01-03-2018, 07:29 PM

My Resolutions are make a Lens Closet and possibly share more of lenses with Youtube.

MrB1 · 01-04-2018, 12:51 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Dewman

I think my K-50 & K-30 will cover that, plus I'm not the kind to "let the camera make decisions for me."

My previous post was suggesting ways that you could work with the available technology, at little or no extra cost, to improve image quality: 1. There is no doubt that the K-70 is a good step forward in that regard. 2. With the camera set on Auto ISO, in good lighting it is highly likely that it would have selected an ISO value well below the 800 that you had set manually.

In the semi-auto modes, there is never an obligation to "let the camera make decisions" although, if we set up the user modes to suit our own photography, it can often get it right. One of the great features of the ergonomics of our Pentax DSLRs is that any setting suggested by the camera, that we don't wish to accept, can easily be over-ridden without taking our eye from the viewfinder.

01-03-2018, 08:42 AM	#25
AggieDad Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Houston, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,452	Here are my photography resolutions this year: Take more time for each photo (and turn off continuous shooting when not shooting birds) Actually take some panoramas with the gear I bought to shoot panoramas. Finally build the stepping motor focus rail that I planned to build when I bought the parts to build a stepping motor focus rail. Figure out how to get money for two lenses out of AggieMom Originally posted by Digitalis If you think photography is expensive, try owning a Boat. Yeah, I have to agree. Last year our health issues (and weather issues) resulted in our boat being in the water a grand total of 6 days! But that bill for storage kept coming every month – and it's pretty pricey because it includes valet service to and from the lake. Last edited by AggieDad; 01-03-2018 at 08:42 AM. Reason: correct my grammar

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Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492 Original Poster	O.K., this subject has been kicked around more than my ex-wife's reputation...... but..... if.... IF I had to pare my current lens holdings down to ONLY five lenses, they would be: 1. Tamron SPAF Di 10-24mm 2. Pentax-DA 50mm f:1.8 3. Pentax-FA 100mm f:2.8 Macro 4. Pentax-DA 18-135mm WR 5. Sigma APO DG 70-300mm Macro (1:2) With this line-up, I think I've got just about all the situations I'm ever likely to encounter covered pretty good. Dang! That was a lot harder than I ever imagined! How could I possibly kick my best friend, the Tamron 28-200mm lens to the curb? We share some great adventures. And that wonderfully sharp Pentax-M 100mm f:2.8 prime.... to see it fading into the distance? Oh! The humanity of it all! And that superb Pentax-DA 18-250mm.... I couldn't possibly.... but, I must.... I must! ...... and my faithful old, looked-upon-with-a-jaundiced-eye-by-some, Sigma 28-80mm Macro (1:2) How could I possibly walk away from that great old trooper? It's been as faithful as any lens I've ever owned! One of those that imbues such confidence! We go back a long way, me and that old lens. And, my collection of hand-selected Vivitar (Kobori, Kiron & Komine) lenses? Such sharpness, such quality of build. Oh my goodness! Say it ain't so! .......and my collection of F- lenses? Oh, that one hurt! That little gem of a lens, the 35-70mm "stack of primes," gone? Ugh! I'm gonna' miss that slam-bang auto-focus! How can I possibly wave adios to my first "real" macro lens.... the incomparable FA-50mm f:2.8 macro. Say it ain't so! But.... I've still got the FA-100mm Macro to lean on, so........ I think I'm gonna' sleep on this for a while before I start running ads! ---------- Post added 01-02-18 at 09:16 PM ---------- Originally posted by Digitalis If you think photography is expensive, try owning a Boat. Been there, done that and I've got to agree! Especially if you're into bass-fishing! Same goes with the shooting sports! How long since you've priced a MOA bench-rest rifle? Heck, there was a time when my gun safes held over 100 firearms! Of all the hobbies, photography might be one of the least expensive as long as you're not buying "strictly professional" equipment. And ESPECIALLY if you limit yourself to ONLY five lenses!

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Auzzie-Phoenix Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,020	Use the 10-24 for some astro or wide angle night landscapes. Get a kayak and use the 18-250 for all around shots from landscape to wildlife while out on the water.

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Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492 Original Poster	Originally posted by Auzzie-Phoenix Use the 10-24 for some astro or wide angle night landscapes. Get a kayak and use the 18-250 for all around shots from landscape to wildlife while out on the water. Believe me, that scenario has crossed my mind! It sure would simplify things, wouldn't it?

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pklax Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 63	As I'm just getting back in to photography after a long absence I'm keeping my resolutions fairly basic. 1. Allow for a lot of mistakes. 2. Aim for one print-worthy photograph per week. 3. Focus on a point of view. While I adore landscape photography, and would give many things to excel at it, I am not a landscape photographer. My strength lies in seeing/capturing the abstract of a given scene. Perhaps once I have explored that more fully I can move on to the bigger picture, so to speak. 4. Don't fall down the rabbit hole of 'needing' more equipment than I already own. Camera, filters, shutter release cable, tripod; I'm good to go.* *That being said, my computer is in need of an upgrade to handle an expanded PP program.

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01-03-2018, 12:58 PM	#27
MrB1 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hertfordshire, England Posts: 845	Originally posted by Dewman 1. I WILL shoot most of my photos below ISO 800! I've gotten used to shooting at 800 and seem to be stuck there for no practical reason. At least 95% of my shots do NOT need the increased sensitivity. The overall IQ of most of my captures suffers from my continued use of ISO 800, so.... that's first on my list. How about considering swapping out a couple of the DSLR bodies for a K-70? For P. Av, Tv or TAv Modes it could be set to Auto ISO (e.g. 100 to 3200) - the K-70 will keep the ISO as low as it can, and still give decent images through that sort of range. (See the K-70 review: Pentax K-70 Review - Image Quality Verdict \| PentaxForums.com Reviews)

01-03-2018, 07:12 PM	#28
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492 Original Poster	Originally posted by MrB1 How about considering swapping out a couple of the DSLR bodies for a K-70? For P. Av, Tv or TAv Modes it could be set to Auto ISO (e.g. 100 to 3200) - the K-70 will keep the ISO as low as it can, and still give decent images through that sort of range. (See the K-70 review: Pentax K-70 Review - Image Quality Verdict \| PentaxForums.com Reviews) I think my K-50 & K-30 will cover that, plus I'm not the kind to "let the camera make decisions for me."

01-03-2018, 07:29 PM	#29
Sliver-Surfer Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,558	My Resolutions are make a Lens Closet and possibly share more of lenses with Youtube.

01-04-2018, 12:51 AM - 1 Like	#30
MrB1 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hertfordshire, England Posts: 845	Originally posted by Dewman I think my K-50 & K-30 will cover that, plus I'm not the kind to "let the camera make decisions for me." My previous post was suggesting ways that you could work with the available technology, at little or no extra cost, to improve image quality: 1. There is no doubt that the K-70 is a good step forward in that regard. 2. With the camera set on Auto ISO, in good lighting it is highly likely that it would have selected an ISO value well below the 800 that you had set manually. In the semi-auto modes, there is never an obligation to "let the camera make decisions" although, if we set up the user modes to suit our own photography, it can often get it right. One of the great features of the ergonomics of our Pentax DSLRs is that any setting suggested by the camera, that we don't wish to accept, can easily be over-ridden without taking our eye from the viewfinder.