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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
10-30-2010, 03:14 PM
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Count me in. Bought the DS 2005 I think. It has taken more tripod spills than I can count with my fingers but it just wouldn't die on me. Aside from the worn exterior cosmetics this one still works good as new.
Nols
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Forum: Site Suggestions and Help
06-29-2010, 03:29 PM
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I used this as a title for one my recent pics - "The Battle For Definition." Can include a broad number of subjects really - light & dark, nature, conflict, emotions, etc.
What do you think?
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Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing
05-12-2009, 02:52 PM
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Hi. First post in this section.
I think that Ccrookston is talking about simulated HDR. You convert the original raw file as many times as you prefer - adjusting exposure for the light and dark areas. After this, you can merge the converted jpegs/tiffs in Photoshop or any HDR software. Not as good as a proper bracketed HDR but good enough for some.
Btw, I use Dynamicphoto HDR and I believe they have a feature which deals with moving subjects between the shots.
Hope this helps,:)
Nols
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Forum: Photographic Technique
05-07-2009, 06:51 PM
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Hi Barry. Long time lurker here but this is my very first post. I've been shooting IR for some time but I use my un-modded ist*DS+Kit lens+Hoya R72. I also have a K10D but it has a stronger IR-block filter than the DS (requiring longer exposures for IR work).
Here are some tips that might help:
1) Always get an on-site custom white balance (with the IR filter mounted). Brightly-lit foliage/grass should turn out white. You can crank up your ISO, extend shutter speed and shoot wide open - doesn't matter when you're just after custom WB.
2) Take note of your shutter/aperture/ISO settings when getting a custom white balance. This should give you some clue as to the proper settings for the shooting the scenery. I always shoot Manual mode, ISO 100, f/10 (for landscapes) to get the cleanest image and deep DOF. Watch your histogram and adjust settings as necessary to get the desired exposure.
3) Shoot RAW. A lot of WB adjustments can be made during the raw conversion.
4) For extended exposures, I use a viewfinder cover to reduce noise (and a tripod ofcourse).
Things would be a lot easier and simplier if I were to use an IR-modded camera but I have gotten used to the effect that extended exposures produce.
Hope this helps.:)
You can see some of my IR work here:
Infrared Pictures - a set on Flickr
Nols
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Forum: Sold Items
04-24-2009, 02:54 PM
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Forum: Sold Items
04-17-2009, 03:52 PM
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Forum: Sold Items
10-11-2008, 03:28 PM
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Forum: Sold Items
10-11-2008, 03:24 PM
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