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Forum: Pentax Forums Giveaways 12-13-2014, 04:41 PM  
3 Million Post Giveaway: Confirm your entry!
Posted By incidentflux
Replies: 2,853
Views: 133,240
Pentax for life! Long live Pentax users! :D
Forum: Photographic Technique 12-10-2014, 07:48 AM  
Pentaxians in UAE
Posted By incidentflux
Replies: 25
Views: 5,298
Let's have a meet up in December? I need to learn, all this gear, no skills :p

Weather is excellent these days.
Forum: Pentax K-30 & K-50 01-10-2014, 08:22 AM  
CES and Pentax K-30
Posted By incidentflux
Replies: 34
Views: 4,525
Agreed, its my first dslr, styling and price were a decider.

Also frustrated by its inconsistent white balance, and blooming on LEDs, it just doesn't seem spot on like the RX-100. I'm not skilled enough yet, to go all manual and not care or fix it in post, fiddling with sliders. I really don't see why they can't fix this with a firmware update.

Coming from point-and-shoots, like Canon S95, RX-100, I never thought this would be bothering me so much. If I hadn't bought so many lenses I would switch to the Sony A7. Let's see...
Forum: Lens Sample Photo Archive 12-03-2013, 03:15 AM  
Pentax-D FA 100mm f/2.8 WR Macro
Posted By incidentflux
Replies: 199
Views: 49,198
Casual macro at the Dubai Miracle Garden. Pentax K-30, 100mm Macro Lens.

https://plus.google.com/photos/115055220406235410003/albums/5953105079395613841
Forum: Pentax K-30 & K-50 11-23-2013, 01:51 PM  
Post Your K-30 Photos Here
Posted By incidentflux
Replies: 2,743
Views: 545,133
My digital Casios still live. The once 'Made in Japan' titans. Circa 80s & 90s. From the left, the TV controller, the Phone Dialer, the Car Race game watch, The Scramble Fighter game watch (Courtesy my brother Mudasser).

Pentax K-30 with a FA 50mm f/1.7. Taken at f/2.2, ISO 6400, Exposure 1/80sec

Masha'Allah :)

Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II 11-15-2013, 01:03 PM  
why I won't buy a k3 (Warning: Satire Thread)
Posted By incidentflux
Replies: 102,909
Views: 4,785,352
Ones portfolio or body of work speaks for itself. Cameras and lenses are just tools.
Forum: Pentax K-30 & K-50 11-13-2013, 01:46 PM  
Sigma ART 18-35 1.8 and K-30
Posted By incidentflux
Replies: 36
Views: 15,123
If size isn't a issue. This lens can easily replace my primes. My fast primes are FA (35mm) so they endup being 75mm, and space isn't always available.

Primes force me to learn. This will be fast at capturing people.

Practically speaking, this will make my K-30 really versatile. So when I go on vacations I just take a Sigma Art 18-35 and my 18-135 WR. Shoot in the dust/rain with the WR. If weather is not a concern then this will stay on all the time.

Waiting to see autofocus results with the K-30...
Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II 11-02-2013, 01:46 AM  
In the Field with the Pentax K-3 - First Impressions
Posted By incidentflux
Replies: 40
Views: 12,783
Color bloom, Yuck! Don't like the way the K-30 handles blue LEDs. AWB is quite questionable in sunrise/sunset and LED light conditions.
Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II 11-01-2013, 04:14 AM  
In the Field with the Pentax K-3 - First Impressions
Posted By incidentflux
Replies: 40
Views: 12,783
Lets see some shots from night clubs with LED lights.
Forum: Pentax Price Watch 10-04-2013, 07:42 PM  
Corel Aftershot Pro free after coupon code
Posted By incidentflux
Replies: 49
Views: 9,957
Yes! it worked. Paid nothing.
Forum: Pentax K-30 & K-50 05-18-2013, 12:20 PM  
Hey K-30, Why so blue?
Posted By incidentflux
Replies: 28
Views: 3,283
We could wait for a debayered KIIx or diy...

Not for the faint of heart
https://www.google.ae/search?safe=off&q=debayering+a+dslr+&oq=debayering+a+d...rp.uT9Bop1GD70
Forum: Pentax K-30 & K-50 05-17-2013, 10:50 PM  
Hey K-30, Why so blue?
Posted By incidentflux
Replies: 28
Views: 3,283
You're right, but the blue bleeding isn't that pronounced. At this point and I'm well and truly entrenched with Pentax with all the lenses I bought. However I did a search with the Nikon D7000 and couldn't find any threads like these. So something's a miss here.

Can someone please post some more samples if they can?
Forum: Pentax K-30 & K-50 05-17-2013, 03:33 AM  
Hey K-30, Why so blue?
Posted By incidentflux
Replies: 28
Views: 3,283
They might be evil, but Sony knows how to handle them easily in full auto modes.

I think this is a Pentax specific issue. All my fast wide aperture Pentax lenses (f/1.4, f1.7, f/2) can't do anything if the sensor can't handle some simple LED lamps. I don't think Pentax engineers would've missed something so glaring obvious.

Surely this must've been reported to them?
Forum: Pentax K-30 & K-50 05-17-2013, 02:54 AM  
Hey K-30, Why so blue?
Posted By incidentflux
Replies: 28
Views: 3,283
Forum: Pentax K-30 & K-50 05-14-2013, 09:02 AM  
Hey K-30, Why so blue?
Posted By incidentflux
Replies: 28
Views: 3,283
GPlus is limiting exif view in its infinite wisdom. Full details page on Picasa show the following.

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/kCoYBU9FpXjYa5EAvvR1Mx_met8adCTWFzTj7I...full-exif=true
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/rO5K32PV68b-7qYm9b-lvx_met8adCTWFzTj7I...full-exif=true
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/mEHito3aElA_PkJU0sXvGB_met8adCTWFzTj7I...full-exif=true
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/6QxNBZiISYnxwzcxHfMgLh_met8adCTWFzTj7I...full-exif=true

I never used the Green mode or flash in any of these photos or in general (flash, it just aggressively washes out everything), I use lowlight scene modes. I prefer to capture the "true look" in most occasions. I'm not in post production. I do keep the RAWs for some very special family photos.

What measures can I take to get the white balance to tone down the blues at night at bit, so they look accurate right from camera jpegs?
Forum: Pentax K-30 & K-50 05-14-2013, 03:05 AM  
Hey K-30, Why so blue?
Posted By incidentflux
Replies: 28
Views: 3,283
In low light conditions I'm getting lotta heavy blues in different locations, with different lenses. It seems the Auto White Balance just fails in low light conditions. No luck with different scene modes either.

Is AWB accuracy this bad on the K-30? My comparisons are with the Sony RX-100, which has phenomenal auto mode.

Photos in this album were taken with a 18-135mm WR and FA 50mm f/1.7 lenses. Uploads are full res with exif preserved on Picasa.

https://picasaweb.google.com/115055220406235410003/K30WhySoBlue?authuser=0&a...eat=directlink

Please help.
Forum: Lens Sample Photo Archive 05-12-2013, 12:14 AM  
SMC-FA 50mm 1.7
Posted By incidentflux
Replies: 14
Views: 5,525
Laid back at ZanziBar, Kempinksi Beach, Ajman, UAE :)


























Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 05-12-2013, 12:13 AM  
FA 50mm F1.7 on K30
Posted By incidentflux
Replies: 13
Views: 4,359
Laid back at ZanziBar, Kempinksi Beach, Ajman, UAE :)


























Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 05-07-2013, 07:07 AM  
Pentax Lens Price Hike - Here we go again!
Posted By incidentflux
Replies: 412
Views: 48,654
Just give me a K-5 IIs/K-30 like, rugged mirror-less, where all K-mount lenses still work and I'll be a happy camper.
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 05-07-2013, 06:09 AM  
Pentax Lens Price Hike - Here we go again!
Posted By incidentflux
Replies: 412
Views: 48,654
The FA31 is AED 4845 (USD 1319) in the UAE, checked yesterday they had one piece left.
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 05-04-2013, 07:08 AM  
Pentax Lens Price Hike - Here we go again!
Posted By incidentflux
Replies: 412
Views: 48,654
So does this mean, some people can actually make more money off their used lenses, which might not be more than a few months old :D

Side note: I'd be happy with a rugged WR K-mount APC-S mirror-less. My eyesight doesn't help with the optical viewfinder.
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 05-03-2013, 12:04 PM  
Pentax Lens Price Hike - Here we go again!
Posted By incidentflux
Replies: 412
Views: 48,654
Most stuff is cheaper in the US. I pay NY tax plus shipping to the UAE on some stuff and it's still cheaper. Not just camera gear. Mostly because of Amazon US.

We have high mark up European prices thrust upon us, plus local markups. People are now wising up buying from Amazon and using services like shopandship.com.
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 05-03-2013, 08:19 AM  
Pentax Lens Price Hike - Here we go again!
Posted By incidentflux
Replies: 412
Views: 48,654
It seems prices of other older lenses also rose on eBay. Bought the FA 50mm f/1.7 for $280, two weeks ago, its now $390. I already have all I need, only missed the 31mm f/1.8.
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 05-02-2013, 02:37 PM  
FA 50mm F1.7 on K30
Posted By incidentflux
Replies: 13
Views: 4,359
It has arrived... Gear lust at it's finest.





Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 04-27-2013, 09:22 AM  
Pentax 50mm f/1.7 vs Pentax 50mm f/1.8 image quality?
Posted By incidentflux
Replies: 9
Views: 2,836
As a recent K-30 owner. Gear lust got the best of me and made some impulse buys on eBay, B&H and Adorama.

Regarding this discussion. After sifting through forum threads and looking at samples. I got the following 50s:

1. Pentax Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4 Lens (M42 to K mount adapter required) - This covered my f/1.4 requirement. Since wide aperture lenses are challenging to focus, I opted for the cheaper vintage manual. My poor vision doesn't help, but live view does. FYI, Lens element not recessed, hood recommended.

2. SMC Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.7 - This auto focus FA50 is for events, where I can enjoy myself and quickly capture some moments with auto focus. Lens element is recessed. Hood preferred for safety and image quality.

Related accessories:

1. Pentax 49mm Rubber Lens Hood (round) for 50mm FA, F & A-Lenses - PELH50Q - Works great with my Super-Tak.
2. General brand reverse adapter for mounting lenses with 49mm Filter Threads Backwards on Pentax K-Mount Bodies - GBRRP49 - Can now do macro on the cheap with the 50s.
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