The Six-Megapixel Club

**Skodadriver** · 03-16-2018, 03:07 AM

Originally posted by paulh

Nice-looking shots, guys - keep em coming

Taken in mid-February with the Super Tak 35/3.5 on *ist D:

Looks a bit like a Constable landscape that someone has painted an Aircraft into. Great rendering!

**paulh** · 03-16-2018, 09:12 AM

Originally posted by niceshot

Nice shots Paul great color Rendition

Thanks, niceshot

---------- Post added 03-16-18 at 11:12 AM ----------

Originally posted by Skodadriver

Looks a bit like a Constable landscape that someone has painted an Aircraft into. Great rendering!

Thanks - the Tak 35 is an amazing lens

**Skodadriver** · 03-23-2018, 02:13 AM - **2 Likes**

Soon be summer here and the Tamron SP 90 with K100DS will be out, possibly showing how much the sun contributes to an image.

**paulh** · 03-23-2018, 09:11 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Skodadriver

Tamron SP 90 with K100DS

That's a great combo for flowers

"Spring in Texas"

Cosmicar A35-70/4 on *ist D:

**crossed-up** · 03-23-2018, 02:39 PM - **4 Likes**

A couple from the archives with *ist DL2 and Sigma 70-300mmf4-5.6 dg macro.

Dartmoor Dave · 03-24-2018, 02:46 AM

Originally posted by crossed-up

A couple from the archives with *ist DL2 and Sigma 70-300mmf4-5.6 dg macro.

Great shots. That top one is truly memorable.

**paulh** · 03-25-2018, 08:49 AM

Jeannie and I got out for a bit last night just before sunset with the SMC Tak 20 on *ist D:

**tonezime** · 03-25-2018, 07:11 PM

I picked up a K100D from a forum member intending to give it to a friend's daughter. Turns out we got our wires crossed and she'd just ordered something newer. I took it out a few hours ago to see how it handled the late afternoon sun. It struggled in some unsurprising lighting situations (e.g. light green plant sunlit against shaded mulch) but overall it exceeded my admittedly low expectations. In particular, I didn't feel like my ability to crop was hindered by having only 6mp available.

(click for more)

Honorable mention to the Tamron Adaptall 44A (28-70mm) which continues to absolutely be worth the $20 I spent on it.

kypfer · 03-26-2018, 12:51 AM

Originally posted by tonezime

I picked up a K100D .... In particular, I didn't feel like my ability to crop was hindered by having only 6mp available.

This is one of the features I enjoy using my older digital cameras, especially when fitted with a manual prime lens ... having to think about composition and positioning myself accordingly. This is so much more like "old-fashioned" photography.

Dartmoor Dave · 03-26-2018, 02:44 AM

Originally posted by kypfer

This is one of the features I enjoy using my older digital cameras, especially when fitted with a manual prime lens ... having to think about composition and positioning myself accordingly. This is so much more like "old-fashioned" photography.

I agree completely. Shooting with a 6 megapickler is the closest you can get to the digital equivalent of shooting slide film. You have to get the framing right when you release the shutter because croppability is limited. And you have to think carefully about how to expose to fit the tones of the scene within the sensor's limited dynamic range. I love it!

**paulh** · 03-26-2018, 09:18 AM

I started out my DSLR journey with the *ist D, and always tried my best to "fill the frame" while composing to make use of the limited resolution. Even now with my newer, larger megapicklers I tend to resist cropping (but will make exceptions if it helps to salvage a shot).

Super Tak 35/3.5 on *ist D:

**crossed-up** · 03-26-2018, 01:15 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave

Great shots. That top one is truly memorable.

Thanks Dave, I'd been camped out in the bracken ditch alone side the rally stage for a few hours, so was very pleased to get plenty of 'keepers', and this was one of the shots that just stood out amongst the others when I got them up on the computer. As you mention, shooting with 6MP can be all you need if you can nail the framing and avoid the need to crop too much.

The DL2 was my first digital Pentax. I upgraded to K20D (when the K7 was released) after which it slowly got relegated to the sort of duties where I was less concerned about it's welfare, but it took it all in its stride

*ist DL2 with the DA18-55

**BigMackCam** · 03-26-2018, 01:20 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by crossed-up

The DL2 was my first digital Pentax. I upgraded to K20D (when the K7 was released) after which it slowly got relegated to the sort of duties where I was less concerned about it's welfare, but it took it all in its stride

*ist DL2 with the DA18-55

Those are awesome shots, Simon. Motoring magazine quality... and from a *ist DL2 and kit lens. Wow.

There are some folks around here in the "must have latest equipment" camp who should look at these and think very carefully before buying the next latest-and-greatest camera

**paulh** · 03-26-2018, 01:31 PM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Those are awesome shots, Simon. Motoring magazine quality... and from a *ist DL2 and kit lens. Wow.

+1 Nice work!

Dartmoor Dave · 03-26-2018, 01:56 PM

Originally posted by crossed-up

*ist DL2 with the DA18-55

Wow! Really absolutely superb photographs. As Mike (BigMackCam) says, those are magazine quality. Perfect proof that the only sensor that really matters in a digital camera is the Mark 1 Eyeball.

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03-16-2018, 03:07 AM	#466
Skodadriver Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 892	Originally posted by paulh Nice-looking shots, guys - keep em coming Taken in mid-February with the Super Tak 35/3.5 on *ist D: Looks a bit like a Constable landscape that someone has painted an Aircraft into. Great rendering!

03-16-2018, 09:12 AM	#467
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,237 Original Poster	Originally posted by niceshot Nice shots Paul great color Rendition Thanks, niceshot ---------- Post added 03-16-18 at 11:12 AM ---------- Originally posted by Skodadriver Looks a bit like a Constable landscape that someone has painted an Aircraft into. Great rendering! Thanks - the Tak 35 is an amazing lens

03-23-2018, 09:11 AM - 1 Like	#469
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,237 Original Poster	Originally posted by Skodadriver Tamron SP 90 with K100DS That's a great combo for flowers "Spring in Texas" Cosmicar A35-70/4 on *ist D:

03-23-2018, 02:39 PM - 4 Likes	#470
crossed-up Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 493	A couple from the archives with *ist DL2 and Sigma 70-300mmf4-5.6 dg macro.

03-24-2018, 02:46 AM	#471
Dartmoor Dave Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Dartmoor, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,879	Originally posted by crossed-up A couple from the archives with *ist DL2 and Sigma 70-300mmf4-5.6 dg macro. Great shots. That top one is truly memorable.

03-25-2018, 08:49 AM	#472
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,237 Original Poster	Jeannie and I got out for a bit last night just before sunset with the SMC Tak 20 on *ist D:

03-25-2018, 07:11 PM	#473
tonezime Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 445	I picked up a K100D from a forum member intending to give it to a friend's daughter. Turns out we got our wires crossed and she'd just ordered something newer. I took it out a few hours ago to see how it handled the late afternoon sun. It struggled in some unsurprising lighting situations (e.g. light green plant sunlit against shaded mulch) but overall it exceeded my admittedly low expectations. In particular, I didn't feel like my ability to crop was hindered by having only 6mp available. (click for more) Honorable mention to the Tamron Adaptall 44A (28-70mm) which continues to absolutely be worth the $20 I spent on it.

03-26-2018, 12:51 AM	#474
kypfer Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Jersey C.I. Posts: 3,588	Originally posted by tonezime I picked up a K100D .... In particular, I didn't feel like my ability to crop was hindered by having only 6mp available. This is one of the features I enjoy using my older digital cameras, especially when fitted with a manual prime lens ... having to think about composition and positioning myself accordingly. This is so much more like "old-fashioned" photography.

03-26-2018, 02:44 AM	#475
Dartmoor Dave Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Dartmoor, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,879	Originally posted by kypfer This is one of the features I enjoy using my older digital cameras, especially when fitted with a manual prime lens ... having to think about composition and positioning myself accordingly. This is so much more like "old-fashioned" photography. I agree completely. Shooting with a 6 megapickler is the closest you can get to the digital equivalent of shooting slide film. You have to get the framing right when you release the shutter because croppability is limited. And you have to think carefully about how to expose to fit the tones of the scene within the sensor's limited dynamic range. I love it!

03-26-2018, 09:18 AM	#476
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,237 Original Poster	I started out my DSLR journey with the ist D, and always tried my best to "fill the frame" while composing to make use of the limited resolution. Even now with my newer, larger megapicklers I tend to resist cropping (but will make exceptions if it helps to salvage a shot). Super Tak 35/3.5 on ist D:

03-26-2018, 01:15 PM - 2 Likes	#477
crossed-up Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 493	Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave Great shots. That top one is truly memorable. Thanks Dave, I'd been camped out in the bracken ditch alone side the rally stage for a few hours, so was very pleased to get plenty of 'keepers', and this was one of the shots that just stood out amongst the others when I got them up on the computer. As you mention, shooting with 6MP can be all you need if you can nail the framing and avoid the need to crop too much. The DL2 was my first digital Pentax. I upgraded to K20D (when the K7 was released) after which it slowly got relegated to the sort of duties where I was less concerned about it's welfare, but it took it all in its stride *ist DL2 with the DA18-55

03-26-2018, 01:20 PM - 1 Like	#478
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,645	Originally posted by crossed-up The DL2 was my first digital Pentax. I upgraded to K20D (when the K7 was released) after which it slowly got relegated to the sort of duties where I was less concerned about it's welfare, but it took it all in its stride ist DL2 with the DA18-55 Those are awesome shots, Simon. Motoring magazine quality... and from a ist DL2 and kit lens. Wow. There are some folks around here in the "must have latest equipment" camp who should look at these and think very carefully before buying the next latest-and-greatest camera

03-26-2018, 01:31 PM	#479
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,237 Original Poster	Originally posted by BigMackCam Those are awesome shots, Simon. Motoring magazine quality... and from a *ist DL2 and kit lens. Wow. +1 Nice work!

03-26-2018, 01:56 PM	#480
Dartmoor Dave Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Dartmoor, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,879	Originally posted by crossed-up *ist DL2 with the DA18-55 Wow! Really absolutely superb photographs. As Mike (BigMackCam) says, those are magazine quality. Perfect proof that the only sensor that really matters in a digital camera is the Mark 1 Eyeball.

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