Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
11-13-2011, 10:47 PM
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I'm wondering if my 15" non-unibody MBP would fit in the Ari Marco. bag? I travel a good bit and my laptod goes most everywhere with me and I would love to combine my computer bag and camera bag. Lugging around 2 bags is grueling
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Forum: Pentax Price Watch
11-13-2011, 08:06 PM
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
11-02-2011, 12:32 PM
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Why not rent these lenses first to see what works best for you? I'll be doing this soon to see if I want to invest in the 50-135.
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Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing
10-02-2011, 10:49 PM
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Can you take a picture of the final product?
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Forum: Sold Items
09-22-2011, 08:51 AM
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Where in Alabama are you located?
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Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II
09-21-2011, 03:35 PM
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Also, If I purchased the K-5, I would keep the K-x for my wife to learn to shoot. Kind of another selling point to her of why I want/need to upgrade.
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Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II
09-21-2011, 03:32 PM
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I've been shooting a little bit of everything lately. From retail products, portraits, weddings, and I have a contract with a local artist who has me shooting some architecture for him to make prints.
I've seen a little noisiness around iso800 that seem to aggravate me a little, and not being able to adjust the AF to fix the FF on my Tamron seems to bug me a bit, with my Kx.
Should I buy the kit lens, or should I save the $150 for other things?
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Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II
09-21-2011, 03:11 PM
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I jumped head first into photography about a year ago when I purchased my K-x, along with the 18-55 & 55-300 kit lenses. I can't even explain how much I've learned in the past year from both experience, other photographers, and reading as much as I can. Since then I've purchased 2 manual lenses (M50 2.0 & A28 2.4?), a Tamron 28-75, and a Metz 50-af1 flash, along with several other accessories.
I've done several wedding as a 2nd shooter, portrait sessions, and many family photo sessions. With a growing portfolio, I'm now starting to regularly book sessions, which is leading me to consider purchasing a K-5 w/ a grip.
So my question is...should I buy the K-5 and wait to purchase some new lenses or buy some lenses and wait on the K-5? Also, if I get the K-5 should I go ahead and get the 18-55WR lens with it?
I'm really hoping to step up with image quality, AF speed, and have a more "professional" setup.
ps. I have my eye on the DA50-135, a Tamron 17-50 zoom, and some DA prime lenses.
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Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing
08-20-2011, 08:42 PM
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This is what I came up with after a quick edit in LR3. Would have fixed the fly away hairs but didn't feel like opening up Photoshop. Attachment 100983 |
Forum: Video Recording and Processing
08-19-2011, 07:06 PM
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Were you using a steady cam?
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Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing
08-19-2011, 06:58 PM
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Uprinting.com is a good option as well.
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Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing
08-19-2011, 06:57 PM
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Lighting needs some definite work. You can fix this with LR or PS. Also you could fix the stray hairs and soften the skin a bit on the first image.
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Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II
08-09-2011, 11:04 PM
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I guess size really does matter...don't tell my wife.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
08-09-2011, 03:06 PM
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@twitch: I've been really considering going the prime route. After looking through my photo collection, I've come to realize the most of my shots come at one end or the other w/ my Tammy 28-75. I do own a A28 f2.8 and a M50 f2, but the manual focus kills me at 28mm. I've been looking at either a F50 1.7 or a DA40, but I'm looking for something that's a little shaper than my Tammy @ 2.8. Also, thought about the Tammy 17-50 but not really sure that'll give me the sharpness I'm looking for.
Also, I took the VU filter off the lens and too some shots this past weekend, and it seems to have help slightly. I'm going to keep playing around with it to see.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
08-06-2011, 01:23 PM
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They definitely need this for the iPad and Pentax.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
08-06-2011, 08:44 AM
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There is a UV filer on the lens. Could that be part of the problem?
The first 3 shots there were outside about 10:00am in south Mississippi. It was bright, even under the covering, so I felt ISO 100 would be ok. Shot 3 was still shot at 1/160, just figured that would have been fast enough to combat the handheld shot.
I'm not trying to argue. Just trying to narrow down the culprit. Especially before my camera warranty runs out.
Btw. The colors I'm getting from the Tammy are very nice when compare to my other lenses.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
08-05-2011, 10:38 PM
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I've been going through editing the wedding shots tonight and most (90%) of the shot I have when I zoom in (1:1) all seem very soft. I don't have too many that look sharp and most even seem a little noisy. Luckily I was there to shoot video not photos. I was taking shots for practice between video takes.
The group shot I gave the camera to a worker on site to take the shot. I switched the camera to full auto and he took 3 shot. This was actually the sharpest looking one of the three. Also, the last shot I took, and it was shot at f8, 1/60 shutter, and ISO 200 at 50mm. You would think I would have gotten a decent image.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
08-05-2011, 08:50 PM
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I hate to resurrect and old thread, but I'm still having the same problem and didn't see the reason to start a new one.
I've added a new lens to me arsenal (Tamron 28-75), and most of my shot still seem out-of-focus or soft. Also, they seem to be a little noisy even at low ISO.
I'm attaching a link to a Flickr folder containing some examples of what I'm talking about. I can't seem to narrow it down to 1 specific thing. I've tried different lighting scenarios, different apertures, and ISO but I keep coming up with out of focus and very "soft" images.
After owning the camera for almost a year and have taken 1000's of shot; I would hate to think that the problem with 8 of 10 shots is me. But stranger things have happened. Link to the problem images.
Thanks!
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Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing
07-22-2011, 07:49 PM
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I have an Intous4 wireless. Even though I've had it for a little while, I'm just now really starting to enjoy it. It took a little getting used to because I don't really have an art background. But the detail work you can do with it is incredible. Also, once you get it set up like you want it can really speed up the editing process.
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Forum: Video Recording and Processing
07-19-2011, 09:02 PM
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How are you doing the motion tracking with the names?
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Forum: Sold Items
07-14-2011, 07:15 PM
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
05-28-2011, 11:33 AM
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Thanks for the help guys. I experiment w/ the other focus and metering modes on the camera. Just trying to narrow down my problems, if it's me or the camera, so I know how to move forward. I'm just like everyone else on the forums. Trying help out and do the best I can!
ps: Mark, why so angry?! All I was asking for was help with a few problems. Not sarcastic remarks, but thanks for the help...I guess.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
05-27-2011, 09:45 PM
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Twitch: thanks for the advise on my metering mode. I was using the evaluative but it seemed like I got better results with the centered. I'll try center weighted and see what's up. Also the "soft/bf/ff" issue is whats keeping me from upgrading to some nicer better lenses. I've got me eye on a Tamron 17-50 and a 28-75.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
05-27-2011, 09:29 PM
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Joe:
1.I have not upgraded the focus screen. It seems to meter dark with both my manual and auto lenses. My manual lenses to seem a lot warmer than the auto, figured this was just their characteristics.
2. I couldn't tell if they were just REALLY soft or out of focus. the umbrellas were from another shooter. The wedding shot was outside at mid day with no cloud cover.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
05-27-2011, 08:42 PM
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I seems to be having a few problems with my Kx.
1. Since I received the camera it usually seems to meter dark by almost a stop. I mainly shoot in Av mode and change my aperture to suit my DoF.
2. In the last few months almost half (if not more) of my shots seem out of focus. This happens with both my MF & AF lens. I have a M50 f2, a A28 2.8, MF Vivitar 28-85 and the 2 kit lenses 18-50 and 55-300. I tried most everything I know to do and still get the same results. Tried changed the AF points (I usually shoot w/ center point). I let someone borrow my camera recently and they noticed it too.
3. Recently the camera started making this "clacking/typewriter" sound when I turn it on. It only last for a second, but it didn't do this when I got it.
4. When I zoom in on a picture (1:1) in Lightroom most of my images look grainy, even at ISO 400-800.
I really like my Kx and I want to upgrade my lenses but I'm hesitant to do anything because of the problems I'm having. Maybe you guys can help shed some light. Thanks!
Shot in Av mode w/ my 55-300 lens, center point focus ISO 200 Wedding Shot - Out of focus
Shot in Av Mode w/ my 18-55 DAL, ISO 1600 center focus Info Paper - Out of focus and dark
Shot in Av Mode w/ Vivitar MF 28-85 f2.8, ISO 400 center focus w/ light saying I was in focus Five Guys Cup - Out of focus, dark, grainy
-Tony
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