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Forum: Photographic Technique
06-14-2012, 11:18 AM
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Get close and closer for best quality shots no matter the length of your lens or it's quality, the improvement is staggering. Getting good bird photos is tricky and like any specialty and is assisted by good tools but many of my best pics are from being set up in the right place and waiting for the shot to develop. At least 400 mm of lens is a must with 300 mm just shy of useful for good feather detail. Other than that just shoot ,shoot and shoot till you get the feel.
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Forum: Photographic Industry and Professionals
01-27-2011, 12:47 PM
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I recently was asked by a local non-profit that I have done work for over the years if I was interested in showing at an upcoming outdoor fair they are holding with the city along the river. Not having done this type of thing I am looking for advice and general information from any one who has show their work at these type shows
Arts and Crafts fairs that start in April and run during the spring are always looking for people to show and sell their work. I want to ask if there is any general consensus on how much work is involved compared to the amount of earnings in these type venues for photographers?
Also what the best way to show is for this type venue?
Does it make sense to gear up for just one show or is the cost prohibitive without doing numerous shows? I imagine prints are the best sellers matted in plastic but wonder if the profit margin is worth the work and expense involved.
Any advice or comments would be much appreciated.
Thanks ; Kenn
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
10-09-2010, 04:06 PM
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Nice shot. The beads of moisture really add a lot to this shot. Well taken
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Forum: Weekly Photo Challenges
12-12-2009, 09:54 AM
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Dale, your friend did you a great service as the a series 35-105 is one of (if not the best) zoom (macro)lenses made by Pentax and is worth an easy 200 on the second market if in decent condition. The colors and sharpness are incredable so use it and get used to it and your work will smile for the effort.
KennJ
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
07-03-2009, 05:34 PM
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Are you sure the power source you are using is compatible (110-120 v ac) ?
Also if the light is not on it may still be charging your battery as the little light can die on the charger(in theory) without it stopping the charger from working.Make sure the two metal tines are up and retract when you push on them. There is very little that can go wrong with these chargers. I hope you get it working.
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
05-23-2009, 08:12 AM
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Taken with a CPC Phase2 CCT 70-200mm @ 70 mm. of a Christmas Cactus with no sense of timeing.
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
03-25-2009, 11:51 AM
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First meeting with a new relation.
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
02-26-2009, 12:36 PM
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This photograph is of the business end of the city of Norfolk Virginia with the sun rising.
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Forum: Weekly Photo Challenges
02-24-2009, 11:39 AM
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An overnight freeze covered the Lafayette River in a thin layer of ice. Shot with K10Dwith a 80-400mm Tokina lens.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
02-13-2009, 08:15 PM
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So correct awo425 ! I looked at so many that I confused my self and bought the wrong one than waited 7 weeks for it (oy vey).
Ended up getting one from the Pentax store for 28$ that was in stock and received it in 3 days. The great folks at B&H allowed me to return the other one (as I don't have a 100 or 110 )for a refund.
Mystery solved.
Kenn
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
02-03-2009, 06:27 PM
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The packaging says PEEFK100D/30147 below that it says eyecup fo f/K100D/110D DIGITAL CAM. I got it from B&H and think they made a mistake unless the same eyecup fits all three . If that is so I would think it might say so on the package.
Kenn
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
02-03-2009, 11:48 AM
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After waiting 10 weeks for B&H to get a replacement eyecup to me for my K10D today the UPS man delivered an eyecup that does not seem to be correct and certainly does not want to stay on the camera.
It says on the package that it is the proper one and I am wondering if anybody else has had a problem getting their eyecup onto the camera .Is there a trick I am missing perhaps?Help
Kenn
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-27-2009, 10:25 AM
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Admittedly I find most of my long shots are of birds but the other 2/3rd's of them have a variety fo subjects from frozen rivers to four legged critters. All photos from Tokina 80-400 at 400mm.
Kenn
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
11-30-2008, 07:42 AM
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If you really want to shoot in an environment that requires fast acurate focus you need to switch to a diferent brand like Nikon or Canon as the K10D is just as slow as a glacier melting in winter :0) Don't get me wrong here. I love my camera and have learned to work with this disability as best I can but when your in the woods and a Great Horned Owl is flying right at you it can be a very frustrating experience to end up with so many poorly focused shots.
Kenn
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Forum: Weekly Photo Challenges
10-14-2008, 01:45 PM
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3 recent shots taken with K10D and Tokina ATX 80-400 @ 400mm around the end of my street on the river.
Kenn
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Forum: Weekly Photo Challenges
07-23-2008, 05:16 PM
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This Heron is a bit blue I guess. K10D Tokina 80-400lens @ 400mm
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Forum: Sold Items
07-22-2008, 06:04 AM
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Lens is now listed on e-bay if anyone has an interest.
Kenn
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Forum: Sold Items
07-15-2008, 06:12 AM
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Price reduced on the Pentax 35-105mm lens to $140.00 shipped within the cont. US.
Kenn
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Forum: Sold Items
07-13-2008, 08:06 AM
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Flash is sold . Sale is pending on lens. Will update monday.
Kenn
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Forum: Sold Items
07-13-2008, 08:03 AM
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Bag is sold. Lens is still available.
Kenn
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Forum: Sold Items
07-12-2008, 12:51 PM
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A few recent shots with the 35-105 lens so you can see it is working well. My grand-daughter Dakota is the model in the first and My daughter Ananda and her son Nolan next and my my grand daughters Jasper and Dakota in the last.
Resized in Photoshop
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Forum: Sold Items
07-11-2008, 06:03 PM
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The bag is great but I have no lungs left all in all and the chance of me hiking farther than the end of the street are slim at best so....
This great bag in like new condition needs to go. What can I say? It is a great bag - $75.00 shipped conus.
As much as I love this lens more than one is overkill so one Pentax SMC 35-105mm A series lens for sale. The glass is in very good condition. And there are no functional problems of any type.It is well used (shot some pics just a few days back to check it out) but in very good condition. Comes with an adjustable hood.- $150.00 shipped conus
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Forum: Sold Items
07-11-2008, 05:48 PM
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I purchased this flash and have used it once in the six months I have owned it so it is time for it to go. Comes with all original paperwork,box, batteries and diffuser .- $80.00 shipped within the cont. U.S.
Also I have a Sigma 70-300 APO DG Lens that I have not had on my camera in months as I purchased a Tokina 80-400 6 or so months back and it is on my camera for long zoom needs. Comes with original paperwork ,box ,pouch and circular polariser .Lens is in excellent condition in and out. Has macro function from 200-300mm that is very handy - $140.00 shipped within the cont. U.S.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
06-27-2008, 01:55 PM
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Of course the other (read less costly)solution is to focus by eye when using the x2 extender on a slower lens. Takes a bit of practice to get used to going this way but the results are much more consistent than trying to trust the AF to do something other than wind in and out hunting for the shot.
KennJ
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Forum: Weekly Photo Challenges
05-04-2008, 11:56 AM
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A few shots from Norfolk's watersheds and a rainy road shot.
KennJ
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