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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
05-18-2014, 12:18 PM
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I see you've met the human race.
You will see that in forums for all brands among the hard core believers.
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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
04-10-2014, 10:03 PM
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Too bad Rite. No mirror flop here. Don't let the proverbially Canon hit you in the axxx on the way out!
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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
04-05-2014, 02:55 PM
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Observation from reading these incidents:
1) lens is not the cause
2) type of battery and battery charge state is not the cause
3) ambient temperature is not the cause
4) camera setting - mode, single/multiple frame, viewfinder/live view, etc. etc. - none of these are the cause
5) the mirror but not the shutter is fluttering (no extra images recorded by anyone)
There is far too great a variety of lenses, settings, conditions, battery state etc. etc. for any of these to be the cause.
THEREFORE, the fault is in the camera body, either electrical sensors/switches or firmware, and is related to the mirror mechanism. If the problem is firmware related, Ricoh/Pentax should be able to fix it ASAP. If the the problem is in some contact or switch, all K3 bodies should be recalled for either replacement (if the fault can be and is fixed in production) or refund. Exasperating. This has the potential to kill Ricoh/Pentax reputation.
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Forum: Photo Critique
07-31-2012, 10:38 PM
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The second photo shown is much better. When setting up your shots remember to make your subject stand out. That's important especially with portraiture. When looking at this photo my eyes are torn between two different subjects, you and the incredible landscape. Keep at it. Post photos here in the forum if you want additional critique.
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Forum: Photo Critique
08-01-2012, 10:36 PM
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Posted By
bezuidar |
Replies: 12
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Pic a bit full for me. A nice tree stump in front with a wide angle shot will do it for me. Therefore 2nd one better. Cheers.
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Forum: Photo Critique
07-31-2012, 01:28 AM
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Posted By
wildman |
Replies: 12
Views: 1,289
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Back off a bit. There is no context to the site around it.
It looks a bit like what one would see in a realtors ad.
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Forum: Photo Critique
07-20-2012, 03:04 AM
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I think, that you need to think about your subject a little more. Spend a minute thinking about it, coining a few words in your head. Asking yourself questions about the place and technique. What is the story here? What is the angle. Why use the settings (ISO: 80, T: 1/60s, F: 13.5) ? What does shooting precisely over X do (it is a good angle to describe a building in a matter of fact way) ? If necessary write it down. Take notes. With this subject you have all the time in the world. Spend it.
The DA 18-55 is not a great lens. It is average and a bit dull, I find. Consider getting an alternative wide angle 20, 24 or 28 mm prime lens. The old ones are not to expensive.
I would have used a less wide angle, say 35 - 40 to avoid the falling vertical lines. (more like the 2.) What you did adds drama, but it does not seem like that was what you wanted? (If the 1. one was? then it needs more of it). And then I would have backed a few meters more (than the 2.) to get some space around the shed, showing the situation, the lonely 'feeling‘. You would still optain some of the nice texture qualities of the old timber etc.
Anyway. It is not bad photos. I like them. Especially the second one. The subject is interesting and the shots are quite good. I think.
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Forum: Photo Critique
06-29-2012, 12:22 PM
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Posted By
JinDesu |
Replies: 12
Views: 1,289
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First shot feels like it should be rotated clockwise a bit more to level out the house verticals.
Second shot is too much of the side of the house. I think it would be better to see more of the front of the house, and the base of the tree blocked.
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Forum: Photo Critique
06-29-2012, 02:35 PM
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Posted By
emalvick |
Replies: 12
Views: 1,289
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I think the lighting needs work... Increase contrast? I like darkening the skies in images like this, but it isn't necessarily the right thing to do. It does tend to add mood and contrast though.
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Forum: Photo Critique
06-29-2012, 04:45 PM
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Posted By
Vasyl |
Replies: 12
Views: 1,289
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agree with the above...would be worth, I think, to try lower point of shooting...
here it is some quick PP as a variant...
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Forum: Photo Critique
07-06-2012, 09:04 AM
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Posted By
Rupert |
Replies: 12
Views: 1,289
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I like #2 pretty much like it is...I would clone out that white branch to the left. Otherwise it looks good to me. Maybe I do get a feeling I am too close? If you were back a little it might have a different "feel" to it?
Regards!:)
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Forum: Photo Critique
06-30-2012, 03:56 AM
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Posted By
smf |
Replies: 12
Views: 1,289
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Best wishes, and a somewhat belated welcome to Pentaxforums.
I like the first version but would prefer a bit more space at the right and perhaps a bit of darkening of the building's long side.
For my taste, version 2 from the original poster has too much foreground. Regardless, I suggest eliminating (by software tool if not by cropping) the light colored branches (or debris, or whatever) on the ground at left.
I like the version Vasyl posted, but I would prefer that the top of the front portion of the building be lighter — as in the two versions originally posted. Also in Vasyl's version, I find the dark sky at right a bit distracting and the dark sky at left a bit less distracting.
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Forum: Photo Critique
02-11-2012, 03:50 PM
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The B/W conversion works well. Only suggestion I can make is to recompose to remove the vertical beam on the left. Cropping this picture won't work as you would lose the bolt in the foreground. If you are in the area try experimenting with angles entering and leaving the frame.
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Forum: Weekly Photo Challenges
02-09-2012, 11:40 PM
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Either Ive been in the sun too long of that lizard is wearing a brown leather jacket.
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
01-03-2012, 11:05 AM
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I'm not an Albertian but welcome you anyway. :lol:
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