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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
08-14-2010, 10:08 PM
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Mountain Cat.... Did it clear up for you, did you get some shots?
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
08-11-2010, 10:09 PM
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Thanks Ash,
I have my camera set up with my remote :) and tripod.
Mountain Cat... sorry it's cloudy :( Tomorrow is suppose to be the best night, so no worries.
ps. I would take clouds over the thick smoke we have had here, they said if you were outside for 20 minutes it was like smoke 10 pack of cigarettes. We had the worst air quality in all of Canada. Glad the winds have cleared our valley.
Maybe I will get a shot or two
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
08-11-2010, 08:51 PM
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Thank you for asking about this Mountain Cat, I was searching the web on how to do this...I should have come here first :)
I am in the Cariboo, and the last few days the smoke has cleared from the fires, I can see the blue sky and the stars again, first time in 2 weeks.
Can I use bulb mode on my k20d?
I'm going to give it a try tonight, thanks for posting
Shannon
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
07-17-2010, 09:52 AM
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Thank you so much....you have no idea how much you have all helped me!!
My girlfriend has offered to lend me her spyder2, I will calibrate next week sometime.
Today I am going to my son's soccer game, full sun at noon, should be an excellent test for the natural color setting.
After being a little heisitant to post here (I'm a lurker:p) I will come and join in more often...I was a little scared :)
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
07-16-2010, 05:36 PM
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Thank you!!!! I'm starting to see the light....but not what you are all seeing on your computor screens.
Marc, my monitor is not calibrated, as soon as you stated that ....things started to make a little more sense. About the time that I started noticing the color issues, was just after my new computer arrived. Is it possible that my new monitor is the problem?? Seriously, I never even thought of my monitor, only what I was seeing after uploading from my camera.
On my screen the first shot in BRIGHT....has a green yellow hue...a lot! The second shot seems pretty close to normal, no magenta hue.
And yes, the lighting conditions were totally different, I just wanted to show the two different settings :)
I thank you all , for taking the time to help me, I will be more than happy, if it is my monitor.
Do you mind if I show you another photo? after PS?
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
07-16-2010, 11:59 AM
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Thank you Matt, I think you are right:eek:
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
07-16-2010, 11:55 AM
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bright setting
natural setting
The second shot is definately more like the colors that I see through the camera
Both these shots are straight out of camera , just resized...just snap shots.
My son is the one with the orange nerf gun, and he is olive -ish skinned. In the first shot he looks green and the boy on the left is extremely RED..not true to life ....IMO.... Yes our grass is that dry ;)
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
07-16-2010, 10:54 AM
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Thank you Audiobomber, Marc and Georgis, I truely appreciate the feedback.
I will post other examples of color issues , that I think are wrong. maybe I can explain better with pictures of people. I think that it is a saturation issue, but I have changed the setting on my camera to natural. I can post a couple of those taken in natural.
I will be back shortly....thank you again
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
07-15-2010, 04:32 PM
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Thank you Marc, I don't think the camera should lie and show me the image differently, I expected the front leaves to be blurred and I wanted them to frame the butterfly. But I didn't expect the image to have the appearance that it did. The leaves were not so far in front that they would have no definition and look like someone had smeared them , like a painting....I hope that makes sense:o
I feel that something is wrong , although I don't know what it is ....something is definately different than it use to be.
I know that the scence would look differently if I had used a smaller f stop, but I feel that this photo looks oversaturate and warped, JMO
here is a crop of the area
eta...sorry that is really large
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
07-15-2010, 12:24 PM
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Thank you SpecialK, for saying there is nothing wrong with the image, maybe it's just me, and I'm being picky
Johnbee, just reset to default earlier this week, and updated firmware to 1.04.
So maybe that along with changing the color setting will make the difference.
I just bought a 55-300mm to replace the tamron, maybe I should send the tamron in for a checkup? I believe it has a 5 year warranty.
Could there be a problem with my sdhc cards?? The images look fine on the lcd display, but once in the computor, the are different again
I do notice the same affect with my kit 18-55, but not so much with my 50mm , and the old glass that I have doesn' t seem to have that affect.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
07-15-2010, 11:23 AM
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I don't have a filter on this lens, is that what you mean? Marc:)
Thank you Mprince and audiobomber, I have changed the setting to natural, and will adjust the sharpness like you said,
Creampuff , this is the original JPEG, just resize too 800px longest side, there is NO PPin, that is why I am wondering if it is a lens or camera problem. I can post the exif data if that will help , I took a few pictures of the butterfly and I can post more.
Does the k20d over saturate anyway? (in Jpeg).
I don't usually shoot in Raw, I know that is a whole different topic, but shooting jpeg saves space on my computor
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
07-15-2010, 09:27 AM
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Thank you for the replies :)
I do use a lens hood, and this was taken in the bright sun!! My camera is set on the default for custom image color (BRIGHT), I will try the Natural setting
I'm not worried about the wing blur, I know that it is a leaf in front. And I like the DOF, just not the leaves above the butterfly, they look like they have been smudged with a finger, like you would do in photoshop.
I'm adding another shot to show you the area,
I have other shots from the same day, at different focal lengths, and they are all similar and weird, I will resize a couple and post some people shots if that helps too.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
07-14-2010, 10:03 PM
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Hi,
I have owned my k20d for 14 months and loved it, until the last couple months.
The SOOC images have changed, I thought it was my tamron 70-300 af di f 4-5.6
I have had the lens for 3 years (bought it for my k100d), but I'm starting to notice the weird color variations in more and more photos, not just the ones taken with that lens.
The colors are very over- saturated in jpeg, and there is a weird warping of color.
I'm also thought it could be the memory cards. they are different brands but all SDHC cards. I hope this makes sense
I still have warranty on my camera, I can send it in, but I was hoping someone here could help
Thanks in advance
Shannon
Here is a photo, SS1/250 ISO 200 F8 AWB
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
01-08-2008, 11:29 PM
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This is such great information Will! Thank you!
i would like to get a lens that will fit in between my kit 18-55 and My tamron 70-300 both F4
A lens that I could use inside and out (low light) without breaking the bank. I have looked at both fixed and zoom. I only take photos for myself, and to annoy my family:lol:
So I need to stay within a certain price ... not over $350Can
So if you have any suggestions ?
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
01-08-2008, 09:24 PM
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Thank you Will
I am going to check out your link. I wasn't sure about the 2.8 - 4. F stop.
I appreciate your time
Shannon
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
01-08-2008, 08:16 PM
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At B&H photo this lens $129.00US
Sigma Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto 28-70mm f/2.8-4 DG Compact High Speed Zoom Autofocus Lens for Pentax USA
Does anyone have this lens?
Just curious!
Thanks
Shannon
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
11-09-2007, 12:57 PM
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Thank you Lowell,
What a great amount of knowledge you have. I have a 18-55 kit and a tamron 70-300 ,
Maybe I don't need a new lense , maybe I just need to learn my camera better.
I must go back and re-read the whole thread, I couldn't find my post and then realized there was a page 2.... what an idiot, blonde moment I guess
Little Laker,
I live in the Cariboo ,so your a little far away , but what a wonder offer , Thanks
Shannon
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
11-09-2007, 12:08 PM
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What do you think about these??
Pentax 50mm 2.8 smc p d fa macro
Pentax 50mm 1.4
Sigma 50mm 2.8 ex DG
Should I lean toward a prime lens? I like the idea of a true macro 1-1 , but I'm not very knowledgable about the differences. I have been reading some reviews, but would love your opinions.
Thanks again
Shannon
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
10-21-2007, 09:39 AM
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I'm off to do some research.... THANK YOU!!!
You are all great!!
Now to see where I can find the cheapest price;) in Canada or USA... ?
Thanks again
Shannon
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
10-20-2007, 08:59 PM
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I have tried to search the forum , but I would really like to know ......
what lens do you keep on your camera , (most of the time).
I have the pentax 18-55mm kit, tamron 70-300mm (both F4.0) and a smc pentax 35-70 from my slr.
I want a sharper all around lens, and was hoping you all could help.
I love macros , my kids soccer, and just taking everyday shots. I'm not taking portraits, or any other business type photos... hope this info will help.
Thanks in advance
Shannon:p
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