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Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing
05-17-2015, 04:19 AM
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Hi everyone!
I recently moved to Australia and sold almost all of my equipment in Finland. And my bellowed Epson 3880 was one of those things. Now I need a printer and before our lives are fully rolling over here I can't spend too much. Two printers have caught my eye.
Canon ix 6860 and Canon pixma ip8760 aussie numbers (europe ix6850 ip 8750 and usa ix6820 ip8720)
One of them is for office use and the other labeled home advanced. The ix also has one cartridge less than the ip8760 that has a grey one.
Now I would like to know if anyone have seen prints made with these two machines and spot any difference in quality. The ix is just half the price and can be found for 150 $ and the ip is 300$ in australia. The ix price is just super cheap if the A3 prints look ok. I can't buy a pro model and also epson r series are too expensive.
All responses are welcome!
Cheers
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Forum: Pentax K-3 Photo Contest
04-29-2014, 11:46 PM
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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
01-11-2014, 03:25 AM
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I as well sold all my pentax gear and bought Nikon D800 with 5 new lenses and I must admit that I have not been extremely happy. Where was the K-3 then...
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
08-01-2013, 12:23 AM
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I shot yesterday with Nikon D7100 for several hours. No WoW effect and after editing a few images it was an easy call for me. I stick with my K-5 and K-01. And also after using the d800 for weeks I was really happy to get my 645D back.
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
07-26-2013, 12:44 PM
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My son posing in summer rain. Shot with Pentax 645d and the 55mm lens.
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
07-22-2013, 02:04 PM
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Today I was driving around and trying to find some images for my client. This one came out really nice!
Shot with Pentax 645d and 35mm lens. The image looks here a little soft, sorry for that.
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Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II
07-21-2013, 11:49 AM
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Had a bike ride and saw a lady wakeboarding. She did not do any crazy tricks but a few new sports images to the thread. Shot with Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8
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Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II
07-07-2013, 10:34 PM
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My son enjoying summer rain and running in water puddles. Shot with Tamron 70-200 f/2.8
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Forum: Pentax K-01
07-01-2013, 02:27 AM
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Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing
06-25-2013, 12:39 PM
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UPDATE!!!
After a good night sleep and well-rested eyes I took a proper detail inspection for the A3 prints in good daylight.
In the Nikon print I found more details in extreme places like single grass straws, leafs, stone surface etc. It is a pricier camera so there should be a difference… My wife could not tell them apart so I really knew where to look.
Even if the Nikon had finer detail in really extreme places I was a little surprised that some areas looked better on the Pentax print. The K-01 is good even with a really cheap lens.
Today the biggest surprise was still how good the Pentax K-01 stood against the Nikon in the A2 print. Really impressed!
Maybe I do a K-01 and 645D test, but in my opinion the 645D has a different look in the images. More realistic 3D look!
Thank you for all the good feedback!
From this link you can find a few images that I have shot with my Pentax cameras. The 645d, k-5 and k-01 and lenses from old manual, cheap third party and expensive Pentax ones. You can see from the crop factor if it is shot with the 645d, I rarely crop in Photoshop.
http://www.folio.se/photographer/Jan+Strandstr%C3%B6m.aspx |
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Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing
06-24-2013, 02:35 PM
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Dear Pentaxian friends!
I have been playing around with a Nikon D800 + 24-70mm f/2.8G ED lens for almost a week. The reason why is because my Pentax 645D was shipped to Japan for inspection.
Today I was really bored and decided to make a small side by side test that everyone loves so much. My competitor for the Nikon was Pentax k-01 with a Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 xr di II (kit cost me 450€ or less).
So all pixel peepers can leave, this test was made for printing purpose.
These days I think too many of you only watch your images at 100% from a screen and never from a print. I love to feel the paper in my hands and watch my beautiful images hang on my walls. They look better every day!
You can see the images in the end. I did use the same settings and same kelvins for the shots. I will not go to details, as this is not a technical test. (tripod used)
Both images where edited the same way. The Pentax image was a little bit darker so I brightened it up.
I chose to print in A3 size, which is the size photo enthusiasts mostly do as a big print. Both images printed in 240dpi/16bit. I was surprised by the result. There was almost no difference at all. At close inspection the Nikon looked richer, later on the Pentax looked better. Must sleep on this!
I had to print them bigger… In A2 size the Nikon was printed in 300dpi and the Pentax only came up to 200dpi. I did not mess with any re sizing. Again I was surprised by the result. They looked identical on the table but at closer inspection you see the Nikons richer details and sharper image. And of course, it should look better.
But when I hang them up, took one step back no way I could tell them apart!!!
This test was made for all of you who love photography. For them who forgot why they take pictures. For them who dreamed about upgrading to the most expensive and best gear so they can watch the images in Photoshop at 100% before posting them online. This test is relatively stupid, they are still very different cameras. Wanted people to remember that beautiful images can be done for a decent price.
I try to print one image every day. Sign it and on the back I write all relevant information. This I do so my children on day can find my printed archive and be proud of what I have done. Maybe hang one or two on the wall. They do nothing with a bunch of dead hard drives!
Best Regards,
Jan
UPDATE!!!
After a good night sleep and well-rested eyes I took a proper detail inspection for the A3 prints in good daylight.
In the Nikon print I found more details in extreme places like single grass straws, leafs, stone surface etc. It is a pricier camera so there should be a difference… My wife could not tell them apart so I really knew where to look.
Even if the Nikon had finer detail in really extreme places I was a little surprised that some areas looked better on the Pentax print. The K-01 is good even with a really cheap lens.
Today the biggest surprise was still how good the Pentax K-01 stood against the Nikon in the A2 print. Really impressed!
Maybe I do a K-01 and 645D test, but in my opinion the 645D has a different look in the images. More realistic 3D look!
Thank you for all the good feedback!
From this link you can find a few images that I have shot with my Pentax cameras. The 645d, k-5 and k-01 and lenses from old manual, cheap third party and expensive Pentax ones. You can see from the crop factor if it is shot with the 645d, I rarely crop in Photoshop.
http://www.folio.se/photographer/Jan...tr%C3%B6m.aspx
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Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II
06-07-2013, 10:14 PM
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Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II
06-07-2013, 07:22 AM
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I run a small facebook photo group and our weekly assignment was speed! Not that sporty but I really love the image.
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
05-01-2013, 05:46 AM
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
05-01-2013, 02:53 AM
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Testing my new 645 75mm leaf shutter lens.
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Forum: Pentax K-01
04-29-2013, 11:17 AM
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Good call! I use my k-01 much more than my k-5
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Forum: Pentax K-01
04-27-2013, 11:59 PM
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I hear you mate :) Had to order a few lenses last night...
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Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II
04-27-2013, 07:40 AM
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Windsurfing in Helsinki, shot with k-5 and Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
04-24-2013, 02:16 PM
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My assignment was to create an image for "sharp" and this is what I ended up with. Shot with Pentax 645d and the fa 120mm macro lens.
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Forum: Pentax K-01
04-10-2013, 09:31 PM
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Forum: Pentax K-01
04-09-2013, 12:59 PM
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A closeup shot of my wife with the 35mm f/2.4 lens.
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
04-09-2013, 12:43 PM
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I have the A35mm and been very happy with it. Here is two images from Helsinki taken late evening/night summer 2012
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Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II
04-07-2013, 10:22 PM
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HAHAHA :lol:
Do you feel that the AF is much better on the II? Is there any significant changes to the better?
Jan
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Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II
04-07-2013, 10:43 AM
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Ron, I would also love to hear your thoughts on the k5 II vs k5!
Best Regards,
Jan
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Forum: Pentax K-01
03-30-2013, 05:06 AM
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