Glossary terms etc

jcool · 07-12-2009, 09:11 PM

Ok I am new, I have always taken a lot of great photo's or so I thought, But bought a new dlsr and now looking to find things out which there is a wealth of info here, it is awesome.
I was looking at used lenses to buy and ultimately they always reference something I have not heard of, so I can't compare to info I do have. For instance a lens selling dirt cheap 50 mm pentax 1.2 good so far, PK mount, what the heck is that, I have also seen the term bokeh or something to that affect, I look it up in the manuals and of course nothing, Is there a glossary and term index with explanations somewhere in here and I am just missing it? Thanks meanwhile despite myself the camera (k20d) is amazing, the photo's are breathtaking. Thanks Jeff................

pbo · 07-12-2009, 09:37 PM

I don't think there is a glossary here yet, and I don't really know if there is one, BUT wikipedia is a great place to get a general knowledge of things. Just type into your browser "en.wikipedia.org/wiki/", and after slash, whatever you want to find out about. For example, type "PK mount" after the slash (without quotes, of course). ALTHOUGH it gives you the page saying there is no article with this "exact" name, click on the second link - "Search for PK mount". In the resulting list - the first hit is Pentax K mount. That's what you want to find out about.

I don't think wikipedia helps for practical purposes, but it does give very good trivia and general understanding. Google helps, too. Or beginner photography books.

Also, you should be careful about item descriptions on various places. Best bet is to look at pictures - it's unlikely that a 50mm f/1.2 will sell for dirt cheap.

res3567 · 07-13-2009, 12:11 AM

Originally posted by pbo

I don't think there is a glossary here yet, and I don't really know if there is one, BUT wikipedia is a great place to get a general knowledge of things. Just type into your browser "en.wikipedia.org/wiki/", and after slash, whatever you want to find out about. For example, type "PK mount" after the slash (without quotes, of course). ALTHOUGH it gives you the page saying there is no article with this "exact" name, click on the second link - "Search for PK mount". In the resulting list - the first hit is Pentax K mount. That's what you want to find out about.

I don't think wikipedia helps for practical purposes, but it does give very good trivia and general understanding. Google helps, too. Or beginner photography books.

Also, you should be careful about item descriptions on various places. Best bet is to look at pictures - it's unlikely that a 50mm f/1.2 will sell for dirt cheap.

Why don't ypu start one for this forum? We would all appreciate it!

pbo · 07-13-2009, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Why don't ypu start one for this forum? We would all appreciate it!

You do it

res3567 · 07-13-2009, 12:32 AM

Originally posted by pbo

You do it

I am too damn lazy and I new you was gone come back with that! LOL!!!!!

pschlute · 07-13-2009, 02:16 AM

Originally posted by pbo

Also, you should be careful about item descriptions on various places. Best bet is to look at pictures - it's unlikely that a 50mm f/1.2 will sell for dirt cheap.

Yep. Almost certainly a 50mm f2.0

The f1.2 is labled 1:1.2

The f2.0 is labled 1:2

You are correct, there is a lot to learn

pbo · 07-13-2009, 12:50 PM

Quote:

I am too damn lazy and I new you was gone come back with that! LOL!!!!!

Well, you know what

I knew you were gonna say that I'm gonna come back with that!!!

Feels like kidergarten again

To add usefulness to this post for the OP: for starters, look for "focal length" and "aperture". That's what should help you start with "acknowledging" lenses.

Bo.

07-12-2009, 09:11 PM	#1
jcool Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: north nj usa exit 156 Photos: Albums Posts: 81	Glossary terms etc Ok I am new, I have always taken a lot of great photo's or so I thought, But bought a new dlsr and now looking to find things out which there is a wealth of info here, it is awesome. I was looking at used lenses to buy and ultimately they always reference something I have not heard of, so I can't compare to info I do have. For instance a lens selling dirt cheap 50 mm pentax 1.2 good so far, PK mount, what the heck is that, I have also seen the term bokeh or something to that affect, I look it up in the manuals and of course nothing, Is there a glossary and term index with explanations somewhere in here and I am just missing it? Thanks meanwhile despite myself the camera (k20d) is amazing, the photo's are breathtaking. Thanks Jeff................

07-12-2009, 09:37 PM	#2
pbo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 891	I don't think there is a glossary here yet, and I don't really know if there is one, BUT wikipedia is a great place to get a general knowledge of things. Just type into your browser "en.wikipedia.org/wiki/", and after slash, whatever you want to find out about. For example, type "PK mount" after the slash (without quotes, of course). ALTHOUGH it gives you the page saying there is no article with this "exact" name, click on the second link - "Search for PK mount". In the resulting list - the first hit is Pentax K mount. That's what you want to find out about. I don't think wikipedia helps for practical purposes, but it does give very good trivia and general understanding. Google helps, too. Or beginner photography books. Also, you should be careful about item descriptions on various places. Best bet is to look at pictures - it's unlikely that a 50mm f/1.2 will sell for dirt cheap. Last edited by pbo; 07-12-2009 at 09:43 PM.

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07-13-2009, 12:11 AM	#3
res3567 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Houston Tx. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,876	Originally posted by pbo I don't think there is a glossary here yet, and I don't really know if there is one, BUT wikipedia is a great place to get a general knowledge of things. Just type into your browser "en.wikipedia.org/wiki/", and after slash, whatever you want to find out about. For example, type "PK mount" after the slash (without quotes, of course). ALTHOUGH it gives you the page saying there is no article with this "exact" name, click on the second link - "Search for PK mount". In the resulting list - the first hit is Pentax K mount. That's what you want to find out about. I don't think wikipedia helps for practical purposes, but it does give very good trivia and general understanding. Google helps, too. Or beginner photography books. Also, you should be careful about item descriptions on various places. Best bet is to look at pictures - it's unlikely that a 50mm f/1.2 will sell for dirt cheap. Why don't ypu start one for this forum? We would all appreciate it!

07-13-2009, 12:18 AM	#4
pbo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 891	Quote: Why don't ypu start one for this forum? We would all appreciate it! You do it

07-13-2009, 12:32 AM	#5
res3567 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Houston Tx. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,876	Originally posted by pbo You do it I am too damn lazy and I new you was gone come back with that! LOL!!!!!

07-13-2009, 02:16 AM	#6
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,211	Originally posted by pbo Also, you should be careful about item descriptions on various places. Best bet is to look at pictures - it's unlikely that a 50mm f/1.2 will sell for dirt cheap. Yep. Almost certainly a 50mm f2.0 The f1.2 is labled 1:1.2 The f2.0 is labled 1:2 You are correct, there is a lot to learn

07-13-2009, 12:50 PM	#7
pbo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 891	Quote: I am too damn lazy and I new you was gone come back with that! LOL!!!!! Well, you know what I knew you were gonna say that I'm gonna come back with that!!! Feels like kidergarten again To add usefulness to this post for the OP: for starters, look for "focal length" and "aperture". That's what should help you start with "acknowledging" lenses. Bo.