Pentax Point & Shoot Competition #58

Anton Magus · 09-09-2012, 02:24 AM

Originally posted by kyteflyer

Three from the GRD3, all taken at home, with sharpening and levels in PS to lift them a bit.

Your cat's nose is my favourite (but then I just love cats!) Its so difficult to get them to pose and they seem to "know" what is happening
and look away at exactly the wrong time.

Originally posted by RoxnDox

Fun! Here are three from the Oly XZ-1, using its "super-macro" mode. The lens was almost touching the paper... Camera was sitting on my desk, the subject was leaned up against my keyboard, and the flashlight app of my Android phone served as a soft light for the two straight-on shots. Just held it up above while tripping the shutter.

Bonus point for those who recognize the subject item

Some sort of test prints from an inkjet?
Reminds me of a teacher I had years ago. For punishment I had to write all the numbers from 1 to 100 a hundred times.
Is this the modern version?

Whatever the subject, I must say the image quality from the Oly is pretty good.

Bart · 09-09-2012, 04:03 AM

Thank you Sue!

Great entries. I think I'd go for the cat although the others make for fine abstracts.

Jim, that is impressive.
Last one for me. No idea what it is, though.

kyteflyer · 09-09-2012, 01:44 PM

Originally posted by RoxnDox

Fun! Here are three from the Oly XZ-1, using its "super-macro" mode.

I think Oly supermacro is pretty much unbeatable. Love the choice of subject here, Jim, my fave is actually the last, though, nice OOF areas

RoxnDox · 09-09-2012, 05:43 PM

Originally posted by Anton Magus

Some sort of test prints from an inkjet?
Reminds me of a teacher I had years ago. For punishment I had to write all the numbers from 1 to 100 a hundred times.
Is this the modern version?

Whatever the subject, I must say the image quality from the Oly is pretty good.

Originally posted by Bart

Last one for me. No idea what it is, though.

Originally posted by kyteflyer

I think Oly supermacro is pretty much unbeatable. Love the choice of subject here, Jim, my fave is actually the last, though, nice OOF areas

I liked the way that last one turned out too, nice to see such a shallow DOF on it. I have not tried the supermacro mode underwater, because I don't think I could keep it steady enough or sediment-free at that range... But on my desk it works well!

The subject is an old IBM computer punch card from the early 80's, that a coworker gave me (to use as note pads). But, yes, I really have used 'em in my job, for their original purpose... Having a box of 2000 cards, punched in sequence with data and commands and actual program code on them - you do NOT want to drop the box on the floor!

Jim

**Fastback67** · 09-18-2012, 06:19 AM - **1 Like**

Sadly, it appears that I lost an old friend today...

I decided to take a few quick Macro's for this thread using my trusty old Optio S that I've had since 2003. I didn't know just how close I would be able to shoot with it, so I broke out a Starrett 6" Machinist ruler, set it on the kitchen table and focused on the 1/64" scale. It was dark and would require a time exposure under these conditions, but I was just checking the focus so it didn't really matter. I intended to pick a nice well lit subject for the actual image, this was just a test to see how close I could get and still maintain a sharp focus. I took the Optio in hand, put it on the subject and pushed the shutter button to check the focus, but I pushed it to far by accident and the camera fired. After taking the image the screen on the back of the camera went black, except for a message "A90"?
I did get the image though... It is a low light "hand held" time exposure "taken inadvertently", so it is far from perfect. However, since it is likely the last image taken with this camera I felt it was only fitting to post it here anyway.

Anton Magus · 09-18-2012, 06:37 AM

Well, sorry about that, Fastback. The final image was pretty good as well!
If you are going to trash the Optio, maybe you want to try the suggestions on this webite ERROR A90 - FixYa
Who knows? It may just give the old Optio a new lease of life

Bart · 09-18-2012, 11:05 AM

Cool image, Fastback!
Something to remember your Optio by if it can't be resurrected.

kyteflyer · 09-19-2012, 04:19 PM

Well done, Fastback

Hope the Optio can be revived!

ivoire · 09-19-2012, 07:42 PM - **1 Like**

I finally got out of the pool and off the beach and dusted off the XZ-1. After looking over all the excellent entries i finally managed to shoot something worthwhile. Raindrops thru the windshield[/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/donscreation/8004975850/]droplets[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/donscreation/]2Deye[/url], on Flickr" target="_blank">

Anton Magus · 09-19-2012, 10:41 PM

Originally posted by ivoire

Raindrops thru the windshield

Great image Ivoire.

RoxnDox · 09-20-2012, 08:06 AM

nice shot! Your windshield's a lot cleaner than mine...

ivoire · 09-20-2012, 08:45 AM

Originally posted by RoxnDox

nice shot! Your windshield's a lot cleaner than mine...

Tks... it should be after a pounding rainstorm on the back roads of Florida. Love the free everyday car washes here! Now i just have to find a few more decent subjects.

@Anton.... great idea for competition and tks for the comment. Have been dragging my feet here in Florida as the beach, sun and pool have been grabbing all my attention.

Since i was not willing to get a macro of the 12' gator i saw, i decided to get a distant cousin. Here's the far less dangerous Florida Anole. XZ-1 (super macro mode f1.8, 1/80th, iso100). Cost me a small fortune in bugs to get it to pose for a close-up!

[/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/donscreation/8006540080/]anole[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/donscreation/]2Deye[/url], on Flickr" target="_blank">

Bart · 09-20-2012, 10:56 AM

Really like the windshield, Ivoire! Great composition and out of focus.

the reptile is a bit to close for me

ivoire · 09-20-2012, 11:06 AM

Originally posted by Bart

Really like the windshield, Ivoire! Great composition and out of focus.

the reptile is a bit to close for me

No worries... it's only 3.5" long and they are as cute as kitty's

kyteflyer · 09-20-2012, 12:20 PM

Originally posted by ivoire

I finally got out of the pool and off the beach and dusted off the XZ-1. After looking over all the excellent entries i finally managed to shoot something worthwhile. Raindrops thru the windshield

That was worth getting out of the pool for. Wonderful shot!

09-18-2012, 06:37 AM	#21
Anton Magus Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Durban, South Africa Photos: Gallery Posts: 410 Original Poster	Well, sorry about that, Fastback. The final image was pretty good as well! If you are going to trash the Optio, maybe you want to try the suggestions on this webite ERROR A90 - FixYa Who knows? It may just give the old Optio a new lease of life Last edited by Anton Magus; 09-18-2012 at 01:01 PM.

09-20-2012, 08:45 AM	#27
ivoire Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,381	Originally posted by RoxnDox nice shot! Your windshield's a lot cleaner than mine... Tks... it should be after a pounding rainstorm on the back roads of Florida. Love the free everyday car washes here! Now i just have to find a few more decent subjects. @Anton.... great idea for competition and tks for the comment. Have been dragging my feet here in Florida as the beach, sun and pool have been grabbing all my attention. Since i was not willing to get a macro of the 12' gator i saw, i decided to get a distant cousin. Here's the far less dangerous Florida Anole. XZ-1 (super macro mode f1.8, 1/80th, iso100). Cost me a small fortune in bugs to get it to pose for a close-up! [/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/donscreation/8006540080/]anole[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/donscreation/]2Deye[/url], on Flickr" target="_blank"> Last edited by ivoire; 09-20-2012 at 09:51 AM.

09-20-2012, 11:06 AM	#29
ivoire Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,381	Originally posted by Bart Really like the windshield, Ivoire! Great composition and out of focus. the reptile is a bit to close for me No worries... it's only 3.5" long and they are as cute as kitty's Last edited by ivoire; 09-20-2012 at 11:49 AM.

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09-09-2012, 02:24 AM	#16
Anton Magus Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Durban, South Africa Photos: Gallery Posts: 410 Original Poster	Originally posted by kyteflyer Three from the GRD3, all taken at home, with sharpening and levels in PS to lift them a bit. Your cat's nose is my favourite (but then I just love cats!) Its so difficult to get them to pose and they seem to "know" what is happening and look away at exactly the wrong time. Originally posted by RoxnDox Fun! Here are three from the Oly XZ-1, using its "super-macro" mode. The lens was almost touching the paper... Camera was sitting on my desk, the subject was leaned up against my keyboard, and the flashlight app of my Android phone served as a soft light for the two straight-on shots. Just held it up above while tripping the shutter. Bonus point for those who recognize the subject item Some sort of test prints from an inkjet? Reminds me of a teacher I had years ago. For punishment I had to write all the numbers from 1 to 100 a hundred times. Is this the modern version? Whatever the subject, I must say the image quality from the Oly is pretty good.

09-09-2012, 04:03 AM	#17
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646	Thank you Sue! Great entries. I think I'd go for the cat although the others make for fine abstracts. Jim, that is impressive. Last one for me. No idea what it is, though.

09-09-2012, 01:44 PM	#18
kyteflyer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newcastle, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,444	Originally posted by RoxnDox Fun! Here are three from the Oly XZ-1, using its "super-macro" mode. I think Oly supermacro is pretty much unbeatable. Love the choice of subject here, Jim, my fave is actually the last, though, nice OOF areas

09-09-2012, 05:43 PM	#19
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	Originally posted by Anton Magus Some sort of test prints from an inkjet? Reminds me of a teacher I had years ago. For punishment I had to write all the numbers from 1 to 100 a hundred times. Is this the modern version? Whatever the subject, I must say the image quality from the Oly is pretty good. Originally posted by Bart Last one for me. No idea what it is, though. Originally posted by kyteflyer I think Oly supermacro is pretty much unbeatable. Love the choice of subject here, Jim, my fave is actually the last, though, nice OOF areas I liked the way that last one turned out too, nice to see such a shallow DOF on it. I have not tried the supermacro mode underwater, because I don't think I could keep it steady enough or sediment-free at that range... But on my desk it works well! The subject is an old IBM computer punch card from the early 80's, that a coworker gave me (to use as note pads). But, yes, I really have used 'em in my job, for their original purpose... Having a box of 2000 cards, punched in sequence with data and commands and actual program code on them - you do NOT want to drop the box on the floor! Jim

09-18-2012, 06:19 AM - 1 Like	#20
Fastback67 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New Hampshire, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 348	Sadly, it appears that I lost an old friend today... I decided to take a few quick Macro's for this thread using my trusty old Optio S that I've had since 2003. I didn't know just how close I would be able to shoot with it, so I broke out a Starrett 6" Machinist ruler, set it on the kitchen table and focused on the 1/64" scale. It was dark and would require a time exposure under these conditions, but I was just checking the focus so it didn't really matter. I intended to pick a nice well lit subject for the actual image, this was just a test to see how close I could get and still maintain a sharp focus. I took the Optio in hand, put it on the subject and pushed the shutter button to check the focus, but I pushed it to far by accident and the camera fired. After taking the image the screen on the back of the camera went black, except for a message "A90"? I did get the image though... It is a low light "hand held" time exposure "taken inadvertently", so it is far from perfect. However, since it is likely the last image taken with this camera I felt it was only fitting to post it here anyway.

09-18-2012, 11:05 AM	#22
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646	Cool image, Fastback! Something to remember your Optio by if it can't be resurrected.

09-19-2012, 04:19 PM	#23
kyteflyer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newcastle, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,444	Well done, Fastback Hope the Optio can be revived!

09-19-2012, 07:42 PM - 1 Like	#24
ivoire Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,381	I finally got out of the pool and off the beach and dusted off the XZ-1. After looking over all the excellent entries i finally managed to shoot something worthwhile. Raindrops thru the windshield[/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/donscreation/8004975850/]droplets[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/donscreation/]2Deye[/url], on Flickr" target="_blank">

09-19-2012, 10:41 PM	#25
Anton Magus Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Durban, South Africa Photos: Gallery Posts: 410 Original Poster	Originally posted by ivoire Raindrops thru the windshield Great image Ivoire.

09-20-2012, 08:06 AM	#26
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	nice shot! Your windshield's a lot cleaner than mine...

09-20-2012, 10:56 AM	#28
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646	Really like the windshield, Ivoire! Great composition and out of focus. the reptile is a bit to close for me

09-20-2012, 12:20 PM	#30
kyteflyer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newcastle, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,444	Originally posted by ivoire I finally got out of the pool and off the beach and dusted off the XZ-1. After looking over all the excellent entries i finally managed to shoot something worthwhile. Raindrops thru the windshield That was worth getting out of the pool for. Wonderful shot!