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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
05-08-2019, 09:55 AM
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I would like to nominate this photo
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
04-02-2019, 03:11 PM
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I would like to nominate this photo
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Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II
10-05-2017, 06:26 AM
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I have had the K1 for about a week now. Not yet had the opportunity to print large yet but first impressions are good. Much less tinkering in LR compared to the K3, easier highlight control, and limited noise when pulling details from the shadows even at 3200 ISO.
Weight yes but I gave up neck straps long ago and always use a shoulder bag to carry and wrist strap when in use so not much of a problem. A surprise was how wonderful it felt to use my old 50mm f1.7 M on full frame again. A 35mm lens on a cropped camera was not the same, but should have been and I do not know why. So pleased, I have upgraded to the A version for £35, a joy to use.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
10-03-2017, 12:04 AM
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I think that the 105 and 135mm lenses were standard focal lengths from pre film days when glass plates were used. So use them and be grateful that your Butler is not now required to carry your gear.
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Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II
09-24-2017, 12:50 PM
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many thanks, K1 on order. I will give my verdict in December
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Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II
09-22-2017, 01:53 PM
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I produce prints for club competitions covering a wide range of subjects. I print to a canon pro 10s using canon pigments from lightroom. Monitor is calibrated. I use some legacy lenses and some da. The best club photographers use FF (canon) and achieve the last few percent of brilliance to prints. My best results though we're with my 35yr old M 50mm F1.7.
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Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II
09-22-2017, 05:34 AM
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Can you K1 users give examples when they believe that an image was better for being on the Full Frame format. I know the theory of it all but what happens in practice.
A club member and I both had the same 16Mp mirrorless. He upgraded to 24Mp so I asked him if the images when printed 16"x12" were any better. He did not think so, just he could crop a little more. It does not seem worth me upgrading for that. Then he justified the expense claiming bells and whistles but I am happy with the functions that I have.
I have a K3, now convince me that for 16"x12" prints I do not need to spend the money for a K1. Practicle examples please, not opinion.
Thanks
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
03-13-2017, 09:35 AM
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Many thanks for all the replies. I am a retired Professional Engineering so if the specification is not clear then I assume a problem. All seems well so am I the first to go film-mirrorless- DSLR?
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
03-12-2017, 01:34 PM
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I am considering buying a Pentax DSLR to use with my old SMC M lenses. What I can not find out is what happens to the aperture after the 'green' button is pressed? Does the aperture stay stopped down or does it remain fully open to permit clear focusing?
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