Post Your Best KP Shots

**BruceBanner** · 08-13-2018, 02:12 AM - **3 Likes**

Corn

**acoufap** · 08-14-2018, 12:37 PM - **1 Like**

Silence - close your eyes.

Now, imagine the wonderful sounds that these two acoustic instruments produce ...

high and low, clear and soft, rich of overtones ... wonderful - can you hear it?

KP • DA18-135@115 • ISO2500 • f/5.6 • 1/30s

KP • DA18-135@135 • ISO12800 • f/6.3 • 1/40s

Canid · 08-15-2018, 07:30 AM

Is that a hurdy-gurdy in the 2nd shot?

**acoufap** · 08-15-2018, 11:15 AM - **1 Like**

It‘s a five string acoustic bass guitar.

**acoufap** · 08-16-2018, 12:32 PM - **4 Likes**

KP • DA18-135

Bethor · 08-17-2018, 11:23 AM - **1 Like**

Getting lost in California did yield some good pictures that would not have been possible otherwise.

**BruceBanner** · 08-17-2018, 07:44 PM - **2 Likes**

Glenbrook Creek

A three stitched pixelshift vertical panorama shot of Glenbrook Creek, Blue Mountains. Processed with DxO FilmPack5 (KP+HDDA35/2,8 Macro)

tbelf · 08-19-2018, 04:44 AM - **10 Likes**

I have always struggled with the da21 in the flat lands of Cambridge (UK)... However, a recent trip to the Canadian Mountains reminded me just what a gem it is.

Jeff · 08-19-2018, 12:33 PM - **3 Likes**

I like black and white, and I like what Fuji and Panasonic have done with their Acros and L Monochrome film simulations respectively. I shoot in RAW+Jpeg so using digital filters means I have the best of both worlds. This particular filter was on the Pentax Q, and was highly regarded. I don't know if it made its way to other Pentax cameras, but I know it's not in my K5iis, but happily it is back in the KP. You have to take care with your metering, but the tones are wonderful - deep blacks, lovely mid-tones and bright whites. I cropped some for square format - my favourite aspect ratio. I'm in France for a week and took these this morning... A bright sunny day!

**BruceBanner** · 08-19-2018, 01:43 PM

Originally posted by tbelf

I have always struggled with the da21 in the flat lands of Cambridge (UK)... However, a recent trip to the Canadian Mountains reminded me just what a gem it is.

You did better with yer DA21 than I ever managed with mine.

Originally posted by Jeff

I like black and white, and I like what Fuji and Panasonic have done with their Acros and L Monochrome film simulations respectively. I shoot in RAW+Jpeg so using digital filters means I have the best of both worlds. This particular filter was on the Pentax Q, and was highly regarded. I don't know if it made its way to other Pentax cameras, but I know it's not in my K5iis, but happily it is back in the KP. You have to take care with your metering, but the tones are wonderful - deep blacks, lovely mid-tones and bright whites. I cropped some for square format - my favourite aspect ratio. I'm in France for a week and took these this morning... A bright sunny day!

Nice shots!

Curious to know what in camera digital filter settings you've applied here then, something that existed on the Pentax Q and now KP (possibly K-1) but not the K5ii? Feel free to indulge and let us know the exact settings you had set up for your shots.

northcoastgreg · 08-19-2018, 07:57 PM - **2 Likes**

Sunday at the races, with the DA 55-300 PLM:

SSGGeezer · 08-19-2018, 08:14 PM

Originally posted by northcoastgreg

Sunday at the races, with the DA 55-300 PLM:

Very nice shot! Bay Meadows or a fair?

**caliscouser** · 08-19-2018, 08:24 PM

Originally posted by BruceBanner

Curious to know what in camera digital filter settings you've applied here then, something that existed on the Pentax Q and now KP (possibly K-1) but not the K5ii? Feel free to indulge and let us know the exact settings you had set up for your shots.

I believe it is Bold Monochrome. I'm familiar with it on the Q but hadn't realized it was on the KP until I saw this thread. So thanks Jeff for posting this. I skipped the K-3, was it in there?

SSGGeezer · 08-19-2018, 09:03 PM

Here is My Neighbor's cat laying on the steps to their 5th wheel trailer. I had to crop in 16-9 since he is a 16 pounder and very long!

Jeff · 08-19-2018, 11:41 PM

Originally posted by caliscouser

I believe it is Bold Monochrome. I'm familiar with it on the Q but hadn't realized it was on the KP until I saw this thread. So thanks Jeff for posting this. I skipped the K-3, was it in there?

I don't know if it is on the k3... I looked for it on my K5iis but could only find monochrome. I think it's a great addition to the KP. I was thinking of getting one of the Fuji or Lumix mirrorless cameras with their deep black and white options.... no need to do that now!

---------- Post added 08-20-18 at 07:50 AM ----------

Originally posted by BruceBanner

You did better with yer DA21 than I ever managed with mine.

Nice shots!

Curious to know what in camera digital filter settings you've applied here then, something that existed on the Pentax Q and now KP (possibly K-1) but not the K5ii? Feel free to indulge and let us know the exact settings you had set up for your shots.

Thanks... I didn't do anything else except use the bold monochrome option in camera. I used spot metering where appropriate and selected the aperture I wanted. Nothing else. I now have some great B&W jpegs and also the raw files to muck around with if needs be. I specifically wanted the option to create speedy B&W images with more impact than the usual monochrome options found on most cameras. I don't want to spend ages in Lighroom/Photoshop/Nik Effects when I can get such amazing tones in-camera. Personally, I love this option but I suspect that very few people will use it, partly because it will be skipped over, and partly because people have an aversion to in-camera digital filters, and would rather spend ages doing it themselves!

08-19-2018, 11:41 PM	#690
Jeff Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Berkshire, England Posts: 837	Monochrome in France... Originally posted by caliscouser I believe it is Bold Monochrome. I'm familiar with it on the Q but hadn't realized it was on the KP until I saw this thread. So thanks Jeff for posting this. I skipped the K-3, was it in there? I don't know if it is on the k3... I looked for it on my K5iis but could only find monochrome. I think it's a great addition to the KP. I was thinking of getting one of the Fuji or Lumix mirrorless cameras with their deep black and white options.... no need to do that now! ---------- Post added 08-20-18 at 07:50 AM ---------- Originally posted by BruceBanner You did better with yer DA21 than I ever managed with mine. Nice shots! Curious to know what in camera digital filter settings you've applied here then, something that existed on the Pentax Q and now KP (possibly K-1) but not the K5ii? Feel free to indulge and let us know the exact settings you had set up for your shots. Thanks... I didn't do anything else except use the bold monochrome option in camera. I used spot metering where appropriate and selected the aperture I wanted. Nothing else. I now have some great B&W jpegs and also the raw files to muck around with if needs be. I specifically wanted the option to create speedy B&W images with more impact than the usual monochrome options found on most cameras. I don't want to spend ages in Lighroom/Photoshop/Nik Effects when I can get such amazing tones in-camera. Personally, I love this option but I suspect that very few people will use it, partly because it will be skipped over, and partly because people have an aversion to in-camera digital filters, and would rather spend ages doing it themselves!

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08-13-2018, 02:12 AM - 3 Likes	#676
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,404	Corn

08-14-2018, 12:37 PM - 1 Like	#677
acoufap Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Munich, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,187	Silence - close your eyes. Now, imagine the wonderful sounds that these two acoustic instruments produce ... high and low, clear and soft, rich of overtones ... wonderful - can you hear it? KP • DA18-135@115 • ISO2500 • f/5.6 • 1/30s KP • DA18-135@135 • ISO12800 • f/6.3 • 1/40s

08-15-2018, 07:30 AM	#678
Canid Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 98	Is that a hurdy-gurdy in the 2nd shot?

08-15-2018, 11:15 AM - 1 Like	#679
acoufap Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Munich, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,187	It‘s a five string acoustic bass guitar.

08-16-2018, 12:32 PM - 4 Likes	#680
acoufap Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Munich, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,187	KP • DA18-135

08-17-2018, 07:44 PM - 2 Likes	#682
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,404	Glenbrook Creek A three stitched pixelshift vertical panorama shot of Glenbrook Creek, Blue Mountains. Processed with DxO FilmPack5 (KP+HDDA35/2,8 Macro)

08-19-2018, 04:44 AM - 10 Likes	#683
tbelf Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Cambridge Posts: 93	I have always struggled with the da21 in the flat lands of Cambridge (UK)... However, a recent trip to the Canadian Mountains reminded me just what a gem it is.

08-19-2018, 01:43 PM	#685
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,404	Originally posted by tbelf I have always struggled with the da21 in the flat lands of Cambridge (UK)... However, a recent trip to the Canadian Mountains reminded me just what a gem it is. You did better with yer DA21 than I ever managed with mine. Originally posted by Jeff I like black and white, and I like what Fuji and Panasonic have done with their Acros and L Monochrome film simulations respectively. I shoot in RAW+Jpeg so using digital filters means I have the best of both worlds. This particular filter was on the Pentax Q, and was highly regarded. I don't know if it made its way to other Pentax cameras, but I know it's not in my K5iis, but happily it is back in the KP. You have to take care with your metering, but the tones are wonderful - deep blacks, lovely mid-tones and bright whites. I cropped some for square format - my favourite aspect ratio. I'm in France for a week and took these this morning... A bright sunny day! Nice shots! Curious to know what in camera digital filter settings you've applied here then, something that existed on the Pentax Q and now KP (possibly K-1) but not the K5ii? Feel free to indulge and let us know the exact settings you had set up for your shots.

08-19-2018, 07:57 PM - 2 Likes	#686
northcoastgreg Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,173	Sunday at the races, with the DA 55-300 PLM:

08-19-2018, 08:14 PM	#687
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Originally posted by northcoastgreg Sunday at the races, with the DA 55-300 PLM: Very nice shot! Bay Meadows or a fair?

08-19-2018, 08:24 PM	#688
caliscouser Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,037	Originally posted by BruceBanner Curious to know what in camera digital filter settings you've applied here then, something that existed on the Pentax Q and now KP (possibly K-1) but not the K5ii? Feel free to indulge and let us know the exact settings you had set up for your shots. I believe it is Bold Monochrome. I'm familiar with it on the Q but hadn't realized it was on the KP until I saw this thread. So thanks Jeff for posting this. I skipped the K-3, was it in there?