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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
03-14-2011, 05:56 PM
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Hi Calicojack... How did you upload the pictures so that I was able to see what your aperture was and the other camera info?
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
03-14-2011, 05:53 PM
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Hello, everyone,
After a long deliberation I finally purchased a camera bag. (Domke). I'm wondering if there is a wrong way to store the camera in it. Will the camera be harmed if it isn't laying flat in the bag? I know there's sensitive electronic stuff there so I wonder is it wrong to either have it lens down or lens up in the bag for an extended amount of time.
After posting this I'm amused by how many other titles have the word silly in them. Oh well.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
03-07-2011, 12:51 AM
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Just got back from taking a couple quick shots. It was a lot more fun than I thought it would have been. Can you guys tell me what it was I did and how I should make it better?
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
03-06-2011, 04:47 PM
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Because its raining right now I havent been able yet to go out and take photos. Instead im on ebay spending more money I shouldn't. I think i've won the Asahi SMC PENTAX-M K-Mt 50mm Fast f1.7 Prime Lens. Any thoughts?
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
03-06-2011, 11:52 AM
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Thanks everyone for the tips. I'm definitely gonna go out tonight and see what happens. A couple more questions... First, when you say "noise" as in "how high your ISO can go before the noise gets bad" do you mean actual noise? Or is this a photo term? Second, how do i go about finding prime lenses? A quick glance at the B & H website didn't show me any. Do I have to buy a pentax lens? Are there lens brands to stay away from?
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
03-05-2011, 11:29 PM
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While my photography education is only beginning I do need some quick cheats help. Im moving away from NY in about a months time so i'd like to go out and take pictures of some of my favorite spots. Ideally i'd like to do this at night since thats when I love New York the most. My question is this... I just purchased a k-x with the 18-55mm lens. Is there anything else I should get to make my nighttime shots better? I've read here on the forums that people talk about certain lenses being better for night time shots than others. Should I get a tripod for these pictures? I'm thinking of taking pictures of certain buildings and certain street corners. If i do get a tripod is there a particular one that people recommend for carrying around streets? I'm sure that would be my only use for a tripod since i'll never have a studio or anything like that. Thanks for the help.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
03-05-2011, 10:51 PM
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good thread... What I'm wondering is what makes a tripod bad? What would someone look for when they are shopping for one?
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
03-05-2011, 10:23 PM
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Hello everyone,
I've started reading that understand exposure book recommended by others here. I've been enjoying it very much. What I'm wondering is if its necessary to install the utility software that came with my k-x. I have a mac and have been using iphoto with my point and shoot camera.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
03-03-2011, 09:59 AM
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Wow... thanks for all the quick replies. I'll definitely get started on the manual and pick up that Peterson book. I look forward to this forum... Thanks everyone.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
03-03-2011, 01:07 AM
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Hello everyone,
I too just purchased a Pentax K-X on a complete whim. Now I'm sitting here and wondering what to do next. Any suggestions? Should I just go out and start taking pictures? Any advice on how I go about learning photography? I've never really been one to sit down at a desk and listen to a lecture. Thanks for your replies... hopefully soon I'll be able to contribute.
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