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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
08-23-2010, 09:57 AM
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So I've had my flash for a while now, and never had problems until recently: I can't get the P-TTL to work. The first time I noticed the issue, it wouldn't turn off of TTL. Then just the other day I had the flash on my camera, it WAS on P-TTL, then all of a sudden decided to change to TTL, and even go as far as to change the format to 35mm. I'm using a K20 with a Sigma 24/f1.8.
Any thoughts on what's going on?
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Forum: Film Processing, Scanning, and Darkroom
08-17-2010, 08:58 AM
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That is actually what I plan on doing. will also save me a lot of money in the long run!
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
08-11-2010, 08:42 AM
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thank ya kindly. this was actually just the first test roll from the camera. so needless to say i was quite excited at the outcome of these photos.
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Forum: Film Processing, Scanning, and Darkroom
08-11-2010, 08:39 AM
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so places today don't truly print from the negative? it's actually scanned in digitally, then printed?
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Forum: Film Processing, Scanning, and Darkroom
08-10-2010, 02:29 PM
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Sooooo If the minilab were to print a 4x6 picture from the negative, it should look the exact same as the jpg on the cd? color, grain, etc?
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
08-10-2010, 01:41 PM
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I have this fascination with abandoned buildings. Often there's this feeling of a hurried exit, leaving items behind. This Chevy dealership, once a center of peoples livelihood, is now deserted.
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Forum: Film Processing, Scanning, and Darkroom
08-10-2010, 01:26 PM
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So as of late, I've been shooting some film. I don't know any darkroom techniques, so I just take mine to my local camera store. Anyways... The last 2 rolls I developed I had scanned to a CD. It seems that scanning captures more of the raw features of film. So, if I want to keep that same 'rawness' that the scanning produces, should I print them from the digital file or directly from the film?
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
07-23-2010, 12:02 PM
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I really like this. makes me curious to hear what they are talking about
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
07-23-2010, 07:30 AM
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Finally made it to a Cardinals game. I hadn't been to one since they built the new stadium
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-08-2010, 08:47 AM
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I looked at that KatzEye brand for the focus screens. I bet it would be a big help, but it's a bit pricey at the moment. I like those multipliers but I've read that it crops what' you're seeing - dunno if I would dig that.
In all this, I would have to agree- it's me and my expectations!
I was JUST thinking about this. Instead of actually focusing on the person, try the ground at their feet.
I'll just push on and test things out at a basic level. I've adjusted the diopter, but maybe I'll do some tweaking some more. This has been some great help!
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-08-2010, 07:52 AM
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I've been thinking that. however, the times that i have tried manual, it's always come difficult for me. any helpful tips? is just something you have to take time to learn?
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-08-2010, 07:19 AM
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When you refer to focus sensor, are you speaking of the points in the viewfinder?
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-07-2010, 12:48 PM
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-07-2010, 08:47 AM
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you can disassemble them and remove shims? I have a Sigma 24mm 1.8 and i'm having some crappy focus issues when shooting 10'+. Think removing shims would help that?
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-07-2010, 07:17 AM
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revisiting this once again...
I ended up contacting Sigma regarding this and I'm wondering if I'm getting the runaround. What are your thoughts? Here's what I was told:
I do understand that the "sharpness" will be lacking at a distance (@1.8), but I keep running into an issue of the subject being out of focus.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
05-27-2010, 12:41 PM
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ok so i'm revisiting this post... I'm wondering if this is an issue in the more low light + distance thing. Up close (not quite macro) comes out pretty good from what i've seen.
I'm going to test with an actual test chart just to do it. Is there an good one i can download? I've seen these few: this one, this one & this one
are either of these ok to use?
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
05-20-2010, 02:41 PM
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I like these a lot! good stuff. big fan of the depth in #3
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
05-06-2010, 10:29 AM
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I plan on doing a full on test hopefully tonight. i've seen this suggestion or i've seen people use the focus test chart. any opinions on either?
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
05-05-2010, 12:18 PM
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I've used the focal adjustments, but it still seemed to do it. MY thought is that since it's at 1.7 the DOF is just so small that it freaks out and and decides it's going to focus wherever. dunno if that's the case. seems a bit fickle to me
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
05-05-2010, 11:59 AM
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I have a k20 and my primary lens is a Sigma 24mm 1.8. The other day,I was shooting in lower than ideal lighting, so instead of adjusting my ISO, I adjusted my f to 1.8 (1.7). When I reviewed the photo, the focus was horrid. The spot i focused on was definitely not in focus (the spot was maybe 50ft away).
I have noticed this more than this one time. Is this a front focus, back focus or completely different issue?
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
04-21-2010, 08:16 AM
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really diggin' the second frame. good stuff
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
04-09-2010, 06:12 AM
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No film here. I shot it with my K20.
Thanks!! I would have to say that those are my top 3 favs as well
Overall i was very happy with the way the shoot came out
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
04-08-2010, 02:33 PM
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Thanks again everyone. Shooot! I'd love to get published in a mag!
the grain was done in post.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
04-08-2010, 06:14 AM
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thanks everyone. kind words are much appreciated... the haze was intended. as it was mentioned before about the 70's European spread, i was trying to pull a vintage feel to it.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
04-07-2010, 10:22 AM
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This was a fun shoot!
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