People and their cameras!

steve1307 · 07-08-2014, 01:12 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pentaximus

I've noticed some photographers are better looking...

Memories by pentaximus, on Flickr

than others.

Pentax by pentaximus, on Flickr

What the second photographer lacks in looks, he makes up for with his taste in cameras!

The first one does have better technique though.

She's using the OVF down at the subject's level for a better perspective and using a longer FL for a more flattering portrait. She has better fashion sense to.

the poor Pentax guy is using his (K-30?) live-view at arms length and i also notice my personal favourite(not) , the good old reversed hood technique.

Jean Poitiers · 07-08-2014, 01:29 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by steve1307

... the good old reversed hood technique.

Still quite useful in avoiding any "back light" situation problems ...

**Crooski** · 07-08-2014, 08:28 AM

no lens hood at all

Jean Poitiers · 07-08-2014, 11:55 AM

Just fur fun, several old aerial reconnaissance cameras ... a French Air Force historical exposition ... (x-post)

**Kerrowdown** · 07-08-2014, 12:54 PM - **2 Likes**

The lassie was hanging on to him and just thought really funny that I was photographing them, as you can see from her face.

It turns out, they were a charming couple from Australia doing their Scottish "Roots" thing and having a brilliant time while doing it.

**pentaximus** · 07-08-2014, 05:16 PM

Originally posted by steve1307

the poor Pentax guy is using his (K-30?) live-view at arms length and i also notice my personal favourite(not) , the good old reversed hood technique.

He told me that he got the K-30 as a retirement gift. It's his first DSLR and he's rockin' it P&S syle!

Pepe Le Pew · 07-08-2014, 08:05 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pentaximus

He told me that he got the K-30 as a retirement gift. It's his first DSLR and he's rockin' it P&S syle!

Since I can't blink , never could, P&S is how I take pics....... Do it basically well

tabl10s · 07-08-2014, 08:55 PM

Originally posted by LFLee

myself and my lovely P67II.

Was this in Longmeadow or Indian Orchard?

---------- Post added 07-08-14 at 21:00 ----------

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

What first caught my eye was the fact this lassie was carrying a tripod, which she then subsequently put down for each shot as it was getting in the way.

She has terrible fashion-sense too.

g026r · 07-08-2014, 09:03 PM - **1 Like**

scratchpaddy · 07-08-2014, 09:08 PM

Ha! GoPros are for amateurs.

g026r · 07-08-2014, 09:19 PM

Though probably would cost less to replace if he had to ditch the bike due to a mishap.

Jean Poitiers · 07-09-2014, 12:08 AM

Originally posted by scratchpaddy

Ha! GoPros are for amateurs.

How can he see anything correctly ?! Driving via the live view screen output ... ???

g026r · 07-09-2014, 07:56 AM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

How can he see anything correctly ?! Driving via the live view screen output ... ???

I expect it's only used for filming very short bursts, both time and distance wise. With a street closed off for filming and all vehicles moving in a known pattern, keeping your eyes on the live view screen would be doable.

(Of course, it's also possible that he doesn't even have the screen on. If it's meant to give a POV shot, the focus could just be set to a certain distance and then you have him go through the paces a few times to get enough footage.)

CreationBear · 07-15-2014, 07:07 AM

I whiffed on the exposure (that tungsten Shanghai sky is a killer

) but I got a kick out of the crowds in People's Square taking pictures of the lotuses while under the baleful gaze of the Marriott:

Compared to other reports from tourist sites around the globe, though, it did seem Pentax is holding its own with Canikon here.

**crewl1** · 07-15-2014, 11:39 AM

Pentax seen in the wild - Crococun Zoo, Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo - I t sounded like they spoke French.

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07-15-2014, 07:07 AM	#1559
CreationBear Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 2,415	I whiffed on the exposure (that tungsten Shanghai sky is a killer) but I got a kick out of the crowds in People's Square taking pictures of the lotuses while under the baleful gaze of the Marriott: Compared to other reports from tourist sites around the globe, though, it did seem Pentax is holding its own with Canikon here.

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07-08-2014, 01:12 AM - 1 Like	#1546
steve1307 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,130	Originally posted by pentaximus I've noticed some photographers are better looking... Memories by pentaximus, on Flickr than others. Pentax by pentaximus, on Flickr What the second photographer lacks in looks, he makes up for with his taste in cameras! The first one does have better technique though. She's using the OVF down at the subject's level for a better perspective and using a longer FL for a more flattering portrait. She has better fashion sense to. the poor Pentax guy is using his (K-30?) live-view at arms length and i also notice my personal favourite(not) , the good old reversed hood technique.

07-08-2014, 01:29 AM - 1 Like	#1547
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by steve1307 ... the good old reversed hood technique. Still quite useful in avoiding any "back light" situation problems ...

07-08-2014, 11:55 AM	#1549
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Just fur fun, several old aerial reconnaissance cameras ... a French Air Force historical exposition ... (x-post)

07-08-2014, 05:16 PM	#1551
pentaximus Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Covington, Georgia Photos: Gallery Posts: 926	Originally posted by steve1307 the poor Pentax guy is using his (K-30?) live-view at arms length and i also notice my personal favourite(not) , the good old reversed hood technique. He told me that he got the K-30 as a retirement gift. It's his first DSLR and he's rockin' it P&S syle!

07-08-2014, 08:05 PM - 1 Like	#1552
Pepe Le Pew Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 591	Originally posted by pentaximus He told me that he got the K-30 as a retirement gift. It's his first DSLR and he's rockin' it P&S syle! Since I can't blink , never could, P&S is how I take pics....... Do it basically well

07-08-2014, 08:55 PM	#1553
tabl10s Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento(formerly from B'Ham, England). Posts: 1,424	Originally posted by LFLee myself and my lovely P67II. Was this in Longmeadow or Indian Orchard? ---------- Post added 07-08-14 at 21:00 ---------- Originally posted by Kerrowdown What first caught my eye was the fact this lassie was carrying a tripod, which she then subsequently put down for each shot as it was getting in the way. She has terrible fashion-sense too.

07-08-2014, 09:08 PM	#1555
scratchpaddy Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,361	Ha! GoPros are for amateurs.

07-08-2014, 09:19 PM	#1556
g026r Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,074	Though probably would cost less to replace if he had to ditch the bike due to a mishap.

07-09-2014, 12:08 AM	#1557
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by scratchpaddy Ha! GoPros are for amateurs. How can he see anything correctly ?! Driving via the live view screen output ... ???

07-09-2014, 07:56 AM	#1558
g026r Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,074	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers How can he see anything correctly ?! Driving via the live view screen output ... ??? I expect it's only used for filming very short bursts, both time and distance wise. With a street closed off for filming and all vehicles moving in a known pattern, keeping your eyes on the live view screen would be doable. (Of course, it's also possible that he doesn't even have the screen on. If it's meant to give a POV shot, the focus could just be set to a certain distance and then you have him go through the paces a few times to get enough footage.)

07-15-2014, 11:39 AM	#1560
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Pentax seen in the wild - Crococun Zoo, Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo - I t sounded like they spoke French.

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