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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
03-29-2024, 09:07 AM
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Lovely K7 shots, guys. A forest castle photographed with Tamron 10-24 attached.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
03-17-2024, 11:02 AM
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Today's shooting with K-7 and DA 16-45/4 - unaltered SOOC JPEGs, downsized only.
I don't find the AA filter such a big problem. If the lens is sharp and the camera focuses well (which had to be fixed in case of my copy), even SOOC JPEGs have a lot of detail. Not to mention RawTherapee which is quite famous for tiniest detail retrieval.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
03-09-2024, 12:39 PM
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I'm really happy with my K-7. My copy suffered from front(?) focus that was beyond limits of the AF Fine Adjustment (the rendering wasn't too bad but not perfectly sharp) but @Ivan sent me a utility for service menu activation and after some playing with it, it started to focus perfectly.
The colour output is indeed fantastic, IMO much better than that from any Pentax model published after K-7. If you can get one in a good condition, definitely go for it.
Tamron SP AF 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II LD Aspherical [IF] + K7
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
02-04-2024, 11:26 AM
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@wirrah Nicely dynamic capture!
Sure. Smartphones are great as something you always have in your pocket. They're a great tool for reportage style images with minimum risks of spoiled (misfocused, wrongly exposed etc.) shots. But aesthetics or art? Is it really hidden in perfectness? Sometimes I'm mildly amused by people suggesting what to do with classic DSLR images to make them look more like smartphone shots - the standard look of many pictures posted to social networks. Hey, if I wanted them to look that way, I'd use my smartphone! :D
K-7 + DA 50/1.8
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
1 Day Ago
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Here we go with that ultra wide Tamron. That rock is quite small, isn't it? :) (No post processing applied.)
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
3 Days Ago
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"Monochromatic" bokeh. No colouring agents have been added. :)
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
1 Day Ago
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@Flyingzebra I can see that!
Here it is no grain but six megapixels of pollen particles in the water. :)
@paulh Thanks! That trend might bring interesting changes - like new cameras developed or "classic digicam" modes in smartphones.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
1 Day Ago
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Swirly bokeh in the evening light.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
2 Days Ago
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Nice work, guys!
@Dartmoor Dave What a daring perspective! Love it. Your shots have inspired me to get that Tamron 10-24 and I'm slowly becoming an addict.:)
This time that "really tiny" Nikon though.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
04-08-2024, 12:31 PM
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Thanks! The colour output from your Lumix looks pretty good as well!
The abandoned and flooded little quarry has been a recreational place maybe for a century. Now it is completely empty (due to some construction work) which attracted people and revealed some interesting objects that were buried under water.
Not much younger (18 years old) Nikon Coolpix L6.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
3 Days Ago
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Two snaps with Pentax Optio S60 from my Saturday's trip with friends. Interestingly I'm sometimes seeing people using classic cameras again - not only DSLRs but also "superzooms" and small P&S. Maybe they're tired of AI improved ultra/super-everything images from smartphones just like me?
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
4 Days Ago
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I wasn't sure what category to choose. Is it Architecture? Or Landscape?
Anyway, I don't know why but I like these silos in the fields. Located on a minor hill, their poor paint makes a good contrast against the sky.
So enjoy them with me and thanks for the visit! :)
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
4 Days Ago
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@Nuno Looks like a good fun - I like it!
The same place as above, just from the biker's view. :)
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
5 Days Ago
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@carabez Good shot but a poor bull. :( I don't think it enjoys the ride too much.
@Simon K Welcome back and nice bokeh shot!
As cars are popular in this club - this is well - something a little bit older. :)
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
4 Days Ago
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But not so much like goats. They're true ADHD. :) In the moment you look into the viewfinder, one will check the content of your pockets, the other will bite your lens cap and the rest will make the best effort to put you out of balance. At least I know what to expect.:lol:
I didn't know those horses and they didn't know me. It took like five minutes until their curiosity made them to come closer and as I didn't give them anything (except a scratch on their noses), they walked away soon. So no real story here.
Here's an HDR attempt from K100D exposure bracketing (+/-2 EV). That's if you want everything in the picture - clouds, sun, ground and don't want to use your smartphone which can do that better and in a single shot. Picturenaut/Bilateral tonemapping used.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
5 Days Ago
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@paulh Nice golden hour light!
Since @Dartmoor Dave doesn't provide us with ponies anymore (unless they are in goose disguise :) ), I had to take the job. Well I am a goat specialist and the horses are different (at least they're bigger) so I don't know how I was doing.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
5 Days Ago
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@carabez Excellent work!
@Simon K :) I'm looking forward to see more of your thoughtful work.
As for vehicles... K100D again.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-12-2024, 02:01 PM
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Not so typical bokeh scene.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
04-12-2024, 12:48 PM
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@Dartmoor Dave Great colours from your K200D!
@paulh Love those white boulders. The scene has an IR vibe to it!
Don't know why but I like this place in the fields. Pentax Optio S60.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
04-07-2024, 09:42 AM
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@paulh Wow! What an engine! Nice work.
Looking at the full resolution image on a large screen, it's quite hard to believe that this Kodak DX 7630 is a 20 years old P&S. So fine and well balanced.
Size reduced SOOC JPEG attached.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
04-08-2024, 03:11 PM
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Nikon Coolpix L6 (6.0 MPix)
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
04-07-2024, 09:56 AM
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Nice work everyone!
The 6.1 MPix, 20 years old Kodak DX 7630.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-08-2024, 12:45 PM
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@WPRESTO Love those round droplets!
@simple1 Great work as usual!
@pepperberry farm That hexa blade bokeh is a refreshing change!
Asahi/Pentax 135/2.5 (one step down)
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
04-04-2024, 09:35 AM
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Excellent B&W, Paul! This is a very printable image! :cool:
Kodak 'Color Science Chip' in action. :)
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