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Forum: Pentax Forums Giveaways
09-07-2016, 02:11 PM
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A friend has my K-30 so this would be great to have!
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Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing
11-12-2013, 11:50 AM
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As mentioned a couple of times -- i7 is a must. The difference between my i7 and my wife's i3 is tremendous, even though hers is a much newer model.
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Forum: Lens Clubs
11-10-2013, 05:51 PM
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Agreed, even without a starburst!
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Forum: Pentax K-30 & K-50
11-08-2013, 11:15 AM
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I have a Couch strap on my k-30, best strap I've ever used. Super comfortable and long enough (adjustable) to wear cross body. Couch Camera Straps
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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
11-08-2013, 09:01 AM
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I recently put this Benro BH0 ball head on mine-- really like it so far. Rated for 8.8lbs and sub-$50. For a bit more than 2x they have a very nice double action head but, like you, I was looking for high quality, low price.
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Forum: Lens Clubs
10-24-2013, 09:53 AM
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This thread is incredible. Chalk up one more victim; just ordered mine today.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-30-2013, 12:05 PM
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
08-19-2013, 10:06 AM
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Man with albino boa at Comfest, one of our summer festivals. Xposted from Capture a Stranger Street Style
Would this be better cropped to just the central figure?
K-30, DA* 50-135 @135mm f/3.2
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
08-15-2013, 09:15 PM
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First try at monochrome. Man with snake at one of our summer festivals.
K-30, DA* 50-135 @135mm f/3.2
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
07-30-2013, 02:21 PM
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Wonderful. Thanks for the inspiration.
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Forum: Lens Clubs
07-26-2013, 06:56 AM
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I recently picked up a very (very) cheap Quantaray 400mm f/6.3. I know it's not a well regarded lens but it's been fun to play with. Last night's moon:
k30, 1/50s
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-24-2013, 08:22 AM
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Ah, I see. Is there any way to tell this other than visually checking the aperture blades?
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-23-2013, 08:01 PM
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It was assuredly at f/2. The Helios has a longer minimum focal distance so is farther back from the subject and that will give it a wider DOF (all the lenses were very close to minimum distance). Also, the longer focal length widens the DOF as well.
Here are the 100% crops of the Helios at 2.0 and 5.6. Again, no PP, so these are less contrasty and vibrant than they should be (and noiser)
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-19-2013, 08:10 AM
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I picked up my Helios for about $35 shipped, attached to a surprisingly nice Vivitar m42 film camera.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-19-2013, 06:30 AM
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Absolutely agree. I chose it to compare the bokeh of the full scene (still not artistic composition, I'm afraid) as well as the sharpness for the little bud. I also took the shot of each lens at 5.6, which I'll upload later.
Peaking was easiest to see where the red of the flower emerged from the green of the bud casing.
2 second delay. However, there was a small breeze and the flowers may have been moving slightly.
Thanks for the replies and suggestions!
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-18-2013, 02:36 PM
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I have 6 50mm lenses, 2 Takumar 55/1.8, and my newest, a Helios 44M.
I shot a non-scientific comparison of all 9 lenses wide-open and the results are not at all what I expected. Most surprising was the performance of the F50, which has been super sharp for me in the past. I didn't use the LV magnification when focusing, so maybe user error? Some are quite sharp: Helios and the Pentax M 1.4 and 2.0, for example, are pretty good.
All shot using k-30, tripod mounted, SR off, focus peaking, open at the widest aperture. These were shot RAW and converted in Lightroom with no PP except for crop/size. High ISO (800) because I forgot to change it.:mad:
Samples below, and you can view the contrast and bokeh in the full images HERE
 |  |  Pentax M 50mm/1.4 | Pentax M 50mm/1.7 | Pentax F 50mm/1.7 |  |  Chinon 50mm/1.9 | Pentax M 50mm/2.0 | Helios 44M 58mm/2.0 |  |  Super-Takumar 50mm/1.4 | Auto Takumar 55mm/1.8 | Super-Takumar 55mm/1.8 |
I was going to ditch the Pentax 50/2, but now I'm no so sure! Also, seems like the Auto Tak performed better than the Super Tak. Thoughts?
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Forum: Lens Clubs
07-16-2013, 01:37 PM
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Very nice. I love the Pentax 50s as portrait lenses. This is from my Super-Takumar 50/1.4, (a bit closer up)! Focus peaking on the eye.
(cross posted from the Takumar club)
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Forum: General Talk
07-12-2013, 05:09 PM
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Mine. Local Craigslist. Fun!
Time to shoot with some 50s
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
07-12-2013, 08:35 AM
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You chose a good one to start with!
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Forum: Lens Clubs
07-12-2013, 08:17 AM
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
07-11-2013, 08:32 AM
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That's in Utica, Ohio. I used to visit the place as a child. The mill has burned down and been rebuilt at least once since I last saw it-- the foundations are original but the building is not. Not sure about the wheel.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-04-2013, 11:28 AM
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-03-2013, 10:44 AM
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The 2 worst lenses I've ever used were the Pentax-F 80-200mm f4.7-5.6 and a Sigma 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6. The Pentax was definitely a beat up, bargain-condition lens, but there was nothing to indicate it was ever a good performer. The Sigma was crap straight out of the box. I sold them as soon as I could. I'm really happy with the assortment I have now!
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
07-02-2013, 10:02 AM
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Got a number of good shots during our annual ComFest here in Columbus. May need to dial down the saturation; I did the PP on a bad laptop screen.
Alternate crop, PP on an IPS monitor
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Forum: Lens Clubs
06-18-2013, 09:50 AM
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DA* 50-135mm, wide open.
Weirdly, I've only run across 2 classic cars with camera in hand, and they're both Bel Airs.
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