Forum: Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Other Camera Brands
08-14-2020, 08:23 PM
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Pentax is absolutely a non-player as their sales probably barely register. I'm surprised by Nikon though. I always thought they were doing well as they seem to have compelling products.
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
07-22-2020, 04:42 PM
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If it nails the weaving approaching bicycle test maybe DPR will award it a silver.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-18-2020, 06:30 PM
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I also have that lense and like it quite a bit. But it isn't cheap.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-17-2020, 06:20 PM
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I have the Tamron 17-50 2.8 and love it for its sharpness. Images colours are a little cool.
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
07-16-2020, 10:54 AM
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Bienvenue! I also have a K-3 which I find to be excellent. It looks like you've traveled. I look forward to seeing your photos.
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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
07-10-2020, 06:52 PM
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I really like my K-3 for its robust build and solid features, especially the weather sealing. It just feels so good in the hand and most controls are where they should be. I will quite probably pick up the K-new when it comes out, but pretty sure I'll keep the K-3 as a secondary or backup camera.
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Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II
06-24-2020, 08:06 PM
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That Tamron is a sharp lens, even wide open. I haven't used mine in years but your pic is prompting me to pull it out of the bag. Congrats on your daughter's grad.
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
06-21-2020, 07:49 PM
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Welcome. The K-x was what got me into Pentax as well. I really appreciated the excellent high ISO capabilities.
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
06-16-2020, 09:04 PM
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Welcome eh? It's a great forum. I learn a lot here. Enjoy.
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
06-16-2020, 06:09 PM
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Welcome. Watch out for lens lust.
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Forum: Photographic Industry and Professionals
06-13-2020, 05:05 PM
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Pretty sure I'll be upgrading when the K-new (K300?) comes out. I can't see myself parting with my K-3 though. It is just too solid a camera. Plus I can use it as backup if needed. Now, my K-x, that will probably end up on the used market. Side note on the K-x: It was absolutely amazing what you could get from high ISO pics at the time. Loved that camera.
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Forum: Photographic Technique
06-02-2020, 08:38 PM
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In all cases good panning skills are needed. If you want to blur the propellers of prop planes then a long enough shutter speed is needed, usually around 1/125. For jets it is less important unless you want to blur the background too to show movement.
My panning skills are only so-so. My BIF setup is 1/1250 shutter speed which I also used recently for taking pics of jets. As I get better at panning I will choose a longer shutter speed. This pic was taken with my BIF setting. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/attachments/12-post-your-photos/496419d1...nowbirds-3.jpg |
Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
05-30-2020, 08:49 PM
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I bought a BluRay disc the other day for 5.99 and the cashier asked if I wanted extended warranty. I laughed. She said she had to ask.
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Forum: General Photography
05-25-2020, 08:24 AM
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Pretty sure it's a setting when you choose shutter speed, aperture and ISO yourself. Can't be anything else AFAIK
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Forum: General Photography
05-25-2020, 06:55 AM
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I joined too. Those people are hilarious.
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Forum: General Photography
05-24-2020, 04:21 PM
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I'm more on the technical side. I've never really had an eye for art. Maybe that's why I like doing BIF. It's a technical challenge.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
05-23-2020, 01:19 PM
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Just took the same pic twice, once with the PLM and once with the old 55-300. Same distortion. Guess I never noticed it before. Thanks for all the replies.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
05-22-2020, 11:33 PM
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Why do you want to replace the Sigma 10-20? I recently bought that lens and enjoy it so far.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
05-22-2020, 02:02 PM
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If I HAD to choose it would be
55-300 PLM for BIF etc
18-135 for walkaround
Sigma 10-20 3.5
But I would definitely miss my Sigma 50-150 2.8
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
05-22-2020, 12:38 PM
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It will still get a Silver award at most. 😁
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
05-20-2020, 01:58 PM
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Quite frankly the D500 AF is the standard I will use to compare with K-new. My Dad gave me his whole Nikon system so I am waiting to see what Pentax will bring to the table. If they are close or at par I'll be all in. If not I may seriously go two systems as I already have Nikkor lenses. But honestly, I am really really really hoping Pentax pulls this off. I just don't like the UI of Nikon compared to Pentax. Everything on my K-3 seems so well placed and thought out.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
05-19-2020, 05:12 PM
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That's the very definition of disappointment
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
05-19-2020, 07:20 AM
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Third pic is mama. She had two grown cubs with her.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
05-18-2020, 03:27 PM
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Thanks for the replies folks. Very appreciated.
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