Forum: Pentax K-r
01-23-2011, 10:36 AM
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I'm not sure how to have the EXIF included but I read in the forum help section that if an image is too large the EXIF data will be removed so I'll start by uploading a smaller copy.
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Forum: Pentax K-r
01-21-2011, 04:20 PM
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Krebsy97, Psychdoc & Frogfish thanks for the additional feedback.
The shots I've been taking so far have been in full auto or in the various scene modes but as I review the images and try to see what went right or wrong with them I have been reviewing the shooting data to see which settings the camera selected. My goal is to become comfortable with all the variables to be able to effectively shoot manually.
I just received Kelby's Digital Phototgraphy book and found some good tips there but that is a far from comprehensive resource. I took Pyschdoc's recommendation and just placed an order for Understanding Exposure.
I'm pretty amazed at the relatively nice images I took with my K-R shooting my son in his gymnastics class yesterday. I had read before that gymnasiums are notoriously difficult places to get good images with zoom. When I was reviewing the ISO data on some of those shots I was surprised to see some nice action shots as high as ISO 12800.
I have lots to learn but I think this camera is a great tool to work with. It's pretty cool to venture away from the Nikon and Canon herds too!
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Forum: Pentax K-r
01-19-2011, 07:31 PM
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I was lucky enough to pickup the K-R kit with the 18-55 and 50-200 lenses for $675 on Amazon in mid-December but I believe they only had that price for a short while.
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Forum: Pentax K-r
01-19-2011, 07:26 PM
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Frogfish and Texoma, thanks for your feedback and kind comments regarding my son. Thankfully he gets his looks from his mom.
Frogfish, I have not tried manually setting the focus mode before. Just playing around with the camera at my desk I think I grasp the concept of using AF-S. I'll try to put it in practice tomorrow with my "test subject".
The comments here prompted me to take a closer look at the different versions I have of the third shot I posted and I was happy to see I had one where the focus was a bit better. I am still in the same habit I had with my point and shoot which was pressing the shutter button several times and hoping something good came of it..... I'm working on refining that!
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Forum: Pentax K-r
01-19-2011, 01:55 PM
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I remember having the exact same problem but the only part of the resolution I recall is that I corrected it by going step by step in the manual and all was good.
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Forum: Pentax K-r
01-19-2011, 01:52 PM
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Mystic, thank you for the focus comments. I discovered the center point focus option long after I took these. I have the feeling that is the focus setting I need to stick with until I get the hang of this more.
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Forum: Pentax K-r
01-19-2011, 01:36 PM
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Hello,
I bought a K-R as a Christmas present to myself as my introduction to the world of DSLR photography. I was originally considering the Nikon D3100 and the Canon T2i but after handling them at Costco was underwhelmed by their "plasticy" feel. I had read good things about Pentax build quality and saw a great deal on Amazon for a K-R kit with the 18-55 and 50-200 lenses for $675. It seemed like too good of a deal to pass up!
My shots are definitely "hit or miss" so far but I attribute that to user error. The shots I like give me hope though. The concept of bokeh is totally new to me and I love it! Most of the pictures I take are centered around chasing my high energy 3 year old son.
I'm looking forward to learning from the seasoned shooters here.
Thanks and Regards!
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