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Forum: Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Other Camera Brands
05-04-2011, 01:38 PM
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Thanks for your impressions on Samsung NX. Interesting to hear about autofocus, I guess there is a room for improvement. I am interested in NX system mostly due to their present and expected lenses. They all look great IMHO. On a side note, have you seen their upcoming 300mm f/2.8 (check photorumors.com)? Although I would never afford it, it's nice to see their commitment to the system.
Marcin
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
05-03-2011, 05:02 AM
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Witamy na forum. Pozdrawiam Wroclaw, swietne miasto studiowalem tam przez 5 lat.
pozdro,
Marcin
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Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing
04-26-2011, 01:28 AM
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Geeky is a good word to describe it. I just installed it out of curiosity and while the interface is slick, it takes some tweaking to get the results I want. The default look of my DNG files from GX20 is very dull. THere is definitely a learning curve. I am willing to try it though.
Marcin
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Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing
04-25-2011, 01:57 PM
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Thanks, I'll give it a try,
Marcin
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Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing
04-25-2011, 05:40 AM
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Make sure you try Bibble. There is a trial version available.
Marcin
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Forum: Lens Clubs
04-21-2011, 01:28 PM
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A shot from a walk in Grasmere, Lake District.
FA43mm
Marcin
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Forum: Lens Clubs
04-13-2011, 11:07 AM
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A few from Grasmere in Lake District, UK
Marcin
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-20-2011, 09:58 AM
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You need to remember that Lenstip (Optyczne.pl) always publish photos with the sharpness turned all the way down. You may want to sharpen the samples a little to get look you are used to from your photos.
Marcin
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-18-2011, 04:21 AM
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Hi,
I did exactly the same. Sold FA 50 1.4 and DA 35Ltd for FA 43. No regrets so far. The FA 50mm felt always to narrow, and 35mm had annoyingly slow AF although the IQ was stellar at close distance. Focus near infinity was more tricky.
Marcin
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
03-10-2011, 07:27 AM
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Witamy na forum!
The automatic translations doesn't work that great, your message in Polish makes perfect sense, in English - not so much
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-05-2011, 04:34 AM
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FWIW I always travel with 15 and 43 and they work fine. I wouldn't mind adding 70 to it.
Marcin
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
02-07-2011, 11:48 AM
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Thom Hogan says on his website that Pentax mirrorles will have 2.7 crop sensor. Sounds better than 5.6 but who knows if this is his speculation, or he actually knows something.
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Forum: Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Other Camera Brands
12-10-2010, 05:05 AM
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Thanks for your impressions. I haven't had a chance to play with any of these yet but I'd like to know what do you think of the electric viewfinder. Do you think it's a good substitute for an OVF?
Thanks, Marcin
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
12-08-2010, 02:14 PM
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Hi,
I used to have DA 35mm, sold it and bought FA 43.
While DA 35 was wicked sharp and great for manual focusing in macro distances, it was painfully slow to autofocus and had difficulties with achieving focus near infinity i.e. for landscape shots. Mind, it was with istDL2 which is IMO the slowest focusing Pentax DSLR ever. It didn't get much better when I bought GX20 though.
Slow focusing combined with my daughter growing and getting faster make me look for better option.
FA 43 is much faster to autofocus and IQ is great and slightly longer focal length is better for portraits. I miss sometimes the biting sharpness of DA 35. I don't think FA is quite as sharp. But it only matters when you pixel peep, the prints look great from both.
Anyway FA suits better my needs but DA is great as well. Whatever you choose will make great shots.
Sorry if it isn't very helpful,
Marcin
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
09-28-2010, 01:17 AM
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Well done, nice shots.
I also have done my first paid wedding using only da 15 and fa 43 and it turned out fine. Didn't feel constrained at all, although da 21 would be more useful than da 15.
Marcin
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Forum: Lens Clubs
09-24-2010, 12:47 AM
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Couple of holiday snaps, 15mm plus 43mm make a great holiday kit :D
Lake Balaton, Hungary
Prague, Czech Republic
Marcin
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Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio
07-24-2010, 04:11 AM
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Here is my setup:
Samsung GX20 with FA 43mm on extension tubes,
Arca Swiss rail with tabletop tripod attached,
Manual Sunpak flash with diffusor made from icecream box, triggered by Yongnuo radio triggers
Marcin
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
06-21-2010, 02:22 PM
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I'm pretty sure that it's adjustment problem. I had the same with my russian lens. The fact that it works with other mounts supports it. Look for a way to adjust infinity range on focusing ring. If you are not confident enough to do it, give to professional but it should be relatively straightforward. I did it myself on my lens.
Marcin
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
06-20-2010, 12:05 PM
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No, it has nothing to do with FF and APS. The mount is the same. You simply have to adjust the infinity on focusing ring. Can't give you specific instructions for this lens but look for set of screws that will let you adjust focusing ring.
Marcin
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
06-19-2010, 01:51 AM
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I swapped DA 35 for FA 43 and couldn't be happier. DA 35 is a fine lens but I didn't like slow focus and dfficult manual focus nearer infinity. FA 43 suits me better for portrait and landscape shots, for macro works well with extension tubes. Again, it may be too close to 58mm, but only you can decide.
Marcin
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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
06-14-2010, 02:55 AM
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Thank you kenyee, I was looking for domething like that.
Marcin
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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
06-10-2010, 12:34 AM
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Hehe, I got mine brand new with tags for 5 GBP in charity shop. Very happy with it as well,
Marcin
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
06-09-2010, 12:39 AM
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Czesc Tomasz,
I really enjoyed your photos, Thanks for sharing.
Marcin
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
06-08-2010, 03:53 AM
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Amazing photos from amazing place. Thanks for sharing,
Marcin
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