Lens for K-x, sample image from kit

rawr · 10-13-2010, 06:48 PM

UV filters - pic related:

Often UV filters are just another opportunity for retailers to milk a few extra bucks out of you. Rarely are they needed.

Impartial · 10-13-2010, 06:52 PM

Originally posted by mbellovin

Again, thanks. I'll make a go first with the kit lens- I know I have a lot to learn! Starting with the nice photo seller who made me buy a UV filter for my camera- I forgot that they can degrade the image and I've been leaving it on.

All that said, there will be no harm in picking out a second lens after you have a few months' experience with the kit lens. And there is a lot to learn from a prime . . .

mbellovin · 10-13-2010, 07:12 PM

Ah, I have the Tiffen. Dear me, now I have an excuse- wait til I take that thing off!!!

rawr · 10-13-2010, 10:28 PM

Originally posted by mbellovin

Ah, I have the Tiffen. Dear me, now I have an excuse- wait til I take that thing off!!!

Looks like we hit the nail on the head then.

I once left a Tiffen UV filter on a lens, and it ruined some (potentially) great shots of mine that were the product of several hours shooting in difficult conditions. Never again.

I never use UV filters from anyone anymore. Only if I were to be going to the beach or desert, or shooting a rally or something, might I consider putting one on.

Ira · 10-14-2010, 02:00 AM

It's harder to shoot in Boynton than Coral Springs, but easier than Israel.

Vote4Pedro · 10-14-2010, 09:27 PM

Originally posted by rawr

Several quick observations:

- for easy (or extreme) wide angle without a wide angle lens, panorama or 'stitching' software, as others have suggested, is an excellent solution. I find the free Microsoft Image Composite Editor (ICE) is EXCELLENT for this:
Microsoft Research Image Composite Editor (ICE)

Just downloaded and tried the Microsoft Research Image Compositor Editor, and it is great! Almost bought photoshop this week for this stitching function as I have found all other free software to be too time consuming. ICE does the job well. Thanks for the tip!

Ira · 10-15-2010, 02:49 AM

Originally posted by Vote4Pedro

Just downloaded and tried the Microsoft Research Image Compositor Editor, and it is great! Almost bought photoshop this week for this stitching function as I have found all other free software to be too time consuming. ICE does the job well. Thanks for the tip!

Hooray! Ft. Lauderdale!

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10-13-2010, 06:48 PM	#16
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	UV filters - pic related: Often UV filters are just another opportunity for retailers to milk a few extra bucks out of you. Rarely are they needed.

10-13-2010, 06:52 PM	#17
Impartial Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 208	Originally posted by mbellovin Again, thanks. I'll make a go first with the kit lens- I know I have a lot to learn! Starting with the nice photo seller who made me buy a UV filter for my camera- I forgot that they can degrade the image and I've been leaving it on. All that said, there will be no harm in picking out a second lens after you have a few months' experience with the kit lens. And there is a lot to learn from a prime . . .

10-13-2010, 07:12 PM	#18
mbellovin Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boynton Beach Posts: 6 Original Poster	Ah, I have the Tiffen. Dear me, now I have an excuse- wait til I take that thing off!!!

10-13-2010, 10:28 PM	#19
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by mbellovin Ah, I have the Tiffen. Dear me, now I have an excuse- wait til I take that thing off!!! Looks like we hit the nail on the head then. I once left a Tiffen UV filter on a lens, and it ruined some (potentially) great shots of mine that were the product of several hours shooting in difficult conditions. Never again. I never use UV filters from anyone anymore. Only if I were to be going to the beach or desert, or shooting a rally or something, might I consider putting one on.

10-14-2010, 02:00 AM	#20
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	It's harder to shoot in Boynton than Coral Springs, but easier than Israel.

10-14-2010, 09:27 PM	#21
Vote4Pedro Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 62	Originally posted by rawr Several quick observations: - for easy (or extreme) wide angle without a wide angle lens, panorama or 'stitching' software, as others have suggested, is an excellent solution. I find the free Microsoft Image Composite Editor (ICE) is EXCELLENT for this: Microsoft Research Image Composite Editor (ICE) Just downloaded and tried the Microsoft Research Image Compositor Editor, and it is great! Almost bought photoshop this week for this stitching function as I have found all other free software to be too time consuming. ICE does the job well. Thanks for the tip!

10-15-2010, 02:49 AM	#22
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	Originally posted by Vote4Pedro Just downloaded and tried the Microsoft Research Image Compositor Editor, and it is great! Almost bought photoshop this week for this stitching function as I have found all other free software to be too time consuming. ICE does the job well. Thanks for the tip! Hooray! Ft. Lauderdale! Please sign up--and the OP too: Florida Pentaxians - PentaxForums.com Once you do, it will appear at the bottom of your main Forums window under "Your Social Groups."

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