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Forum: Pentax Forums Giveaways 12-07-2014, 06:50 PM  
Win an FA 31mm Ltd: PF 3 million post giveaway!
Posted By Mattp9
Replies: 2,237
Views: 144,036
This and the 77 are two of the best in Pentax's arsenal.
Forum: Sold Items 12-28-2011, 04:48 PM  
For Sale - Sold: Legendary Pentax K 28mm f3.5 with genuine Pentax filter & caps
Posted By Mattp9
Replies: 2
Views: 1,102
PM Sent
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 03-29-2010, 08:44 PM  
Pentax Rangefinder Class Perhaps?
Posted By Mattp9
Replies: 23
Views: 7,776
I saw this at The Online Photographer and wondered instantly if it might be a Pentax rangefinder.

Further thought: One that takes K-mount lenses?

I know this is pure speculation, but one can dream.

Update-

Well, it was fun, but the original post author has revealed his post as an April Fool's prank.
Forum: Pentax Compact Cameras 08-28-2008, 12:39 PM  
The P&S purchase has been made. And the winner is...
Posted By Mattp9
Replies: 20
Views: 4,185
Forum: Do-It-Yourself 08-15-2008, 10:40 AM  
DIY: Diffuser solution for pop-up flash
Posted By Mattp9
Replies: 29
Views: 69,025
The DealExtreme item is a knock-off of the Gary Fong Puffer. Not a good idea to give profit to copyright rip-offs. Think what you'd feel like if you saw one of your photos used for profit and had nothing for it?

I have the Gary Fong puffer and it allows me to use my Sigma 10-20mm at 10mm and still get light from the pop-up throughout the frame, instead of cut off by the lens. Nice piece of kit to have.
Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio 08-15-2008, 10:40 AM  
Diffuser solution for pop-up flash?
Posted By Mattp9
Replies: 27
Views: 13,770
The DealExtreme item is a knock-off of the Gary Fong Puffer. Not a good idea to give profit to copyright rip-offs. Think what you'd feel like if you saw one of your photos used for profit and had nothing for it?

I have the Gary Fong puffer and it allows me to use my Sigma 10-20mm at 10mm and still get light from the pop-up throughout the frame, instead of cut off by the lens. Nice piece of kit to have.
Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio 08-05-2008, 10:24 AM  
Review: FlashWaves Radio Flash Trigger – after 7 months
Posted By Mattp9
Replies: 15
Views: 25,045
Excellent review. Thank you for answering my questions on the Flashwaves and posting. - Matt
Forum: Pentax Compact Cameras 07-29-2008, 01:56 PM  
Canon G9, is it the best P&S out there?
Posted By Mattp9
Replies: 16
Views: 5,370
For the size, features including RAW, as well as IQ, yes it's the best at this moment.

I'm needing a P&S for my bride of 30 years, which I will use as a backup when needing the pocket ability. I have not pulled the trigger yet, but our October Hawaii anniversary trip will cause me to make a choice at that time.
Forum: Photographic Technique 07-28-2008, 01:19 PM  
Absolut
Posted By Mattp9
Replies: 18
Views: 3,832
I look forward to pointing to an advert and saying - taken with Pentax!

Hoping for the best - you!
Forum: Photographic Technique 07-24-2008, 08:03 AM  
Poll: Do you carry your gear daily.
Posted By Mattp9
Replies: 65
Views: 9,601
I used to carry everything but lightstands/umbrellas/reflector in a Lowepro Slingbag AW200, but that got to heavy when on assignment.

I now carry a Westiebag, with a lens on my K20D, and two others - the three lenses are usually the Sigma 10-20mm, Sigma 17-70mm and a Tamron 70-300. In the zipper pocket, I keep extra batteries, rocket blower, Gary Fong Puffer for quick pop up fill flash, mem cards, lens cloth, biz cards. When I take my 540FGZ, it goes currently on the camera in my hand or in my pants pocket with a Gary Fong Lightsphere Universal attached. I need to come up with a better storage spot for that - probably a holster (home made) on the Westiebag strap.

Everything else - noted above, goes in a soft duffle bag for now. I'm investigating hard sided/wheeled alternatives, but so far it works for me. =)
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 06-17-2008, 11:16 AM  
Live view is for weekend P&S 'ers.
Posted By Mattp9
Replies: 14
Views: 2,860
It really helps in manual focus. You can zoom in during live view to tweak the focus.
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 05-01-2008, 02:24 PM  
need opinions want to spend $$$
Posted By Mattp9
Replies: 13
Views: 1,755
I love my copy. Two issues: No zoom lock, and it does slip more with age, and I wish it had a quick mf switch.

Those are not show stoppers for me. I bought this with my K10D Jan of 2007 as a substitution for the kit lens. It holds up wonderfully with my new K20D. I just used it extensively on a wedding this weekend. A real workhorse with the range it has.
Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion 04-14-2008, 12:47 PM  
K20D and Lightroom v2 beta
Posted By Mattp9
Replies: 6
Views: 2,914
I've had it working well, until it locked up yesterday doing an auto wb. Completely locked and I had to kill the process - Windows XP. I've not reported it yet but will do so. Otherwise, I'm loving the new beta features - esp. localized enhancements.

I have noticed the wb is better.
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 03-28-2008, 08:12 AM  
So much for Pentax holding the price on the K20D
Posted By Mattp9
Replies: 91
Views: 13,780
I put in my request for a price difference rebate the first day I saw the price drop, and got the refund notice one day later. Sweet!
Forum: Post Your Photos! 03-26-2008, 08:13 PM  
Bee Pictures with K20D
Posted By Mattp9
Replies: 15
Views: 3,072
Congratulations on the new K20D from a fellow Central Illinoisan.

Love these bee shots. I grew up with bees that my dad had in our fruit orchard. All hobby not full-time.

Perhaps we'll put together a Pentaxian gathering of Central Illinois folks someday!

Penning Photography Daily for my daily shots

Now I have to go google acbees! =)
Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion 03-24-2008, 02:51 PM  
"puffer" flash diffuser
Posted By Mattp9
Replies: 1
Views: 2,910
I have the GF Puffer, and while it's in my bag, I seldom use it. It is the only way I use my pop up flash, with the exception of another pop-up gadget - the Professor Kobre's LightScoop, which uses an angled mirror to use a ceiling or side-wall as a diffused light source.

I like the Puffer for the occasional family event, where I don't want to put on the 540 and the light is low.

Now that I have the K20D, even those occasions are probably going to be seldom cause for the puffer. ISO3200 is just so good. =)
Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio 01-25-2008, 11:03 PM  
what is the fastest way to get wireless flash trigger v2s in U.S???
Posted By Mattp9
Replies: 9
Views: 2,268
https://www.mpex.com/ They have them at less $ cost than from Taiwan. Fast shipment as well.
Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing 01-15-2008, 11:24 AM  
Poll: HDR Program
Posted By Mattp9
Replies: 18
Views: 4,506
I use Photomatix Pro and have been using direct RAW for a few weeks. There's some shots with extreme darks which don't work well using RAW in Photomatix, in my experience. For these, I go back to creating jpg versions of a single shot with exposure variations using Lightroom sliders. These jpgs I then bring into Photomatix and have better luck.

For some HDR & Photomatix (and one other program I can't recall at the moment) tips see one of the masters (in my opinion) Stuckincustoms.com He freely shares his method.

Also - for some subjects, use the multiple exposure setting in the K10D. I keep forgetting this feature but have used it for static HDR-like photos.
Forum: Photographic Technique 01-08-2008, 12:05 PM  
I scored some lenses and a camera and other misc stuff
Posted By Mattp9
Replies: 15
Views: 8,907
The wax papers in the filters are for shape vingentting in the bokeh. The diamond pattern for example would show as diamond shaped bokeh.
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 01-04-2008, 07:26 PM  
Press Conference Planning for January
Posted By Mattp9
Replies: 64
Views: 11,421
What is good for friend Ben is good for Pentax is good for all Pentaxians.

I must say, that I am starting to sit on the edge of my seat!
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 01-04-2008, 03:22 PM  
Unbelievable Prediction From Adorama
Posted By Mattp9
Replies: 51
Views: 11,392
Forum: Welcomes and Introductions 12-24-2007, 03:38 PM  
hello from STL
Posted By Mattp9
Replies: 1
Views: 1,064
B&H photo (bhphotovideo.com) is one of the best resources - good pricing and quality service

KEH.com is great for used equipment - their grading is the real deal.

The folks here are also a good resource. =)

I don't go for the lowest price when buying online, but the best reputation as experienced by folks whose opinions I believe I can trust.

Welcome aboard from a fellow Land of Lincoln-ite.

BTW - I've bought from Musician's Friend too.
Forum: General Talk 11-12-2007, 07:16 PM  
TSA and Pocket Wizards
Posted By Mattp9
Replies: 8
Views: 2,841
I've traveled with cactus gadget infinity triggers in my bag with no problems. Have the bag hand checked - let them know you have camera equipment and need a hand check - otherwise you might set off the x-ray scanner. =)
Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories 10-12-2007, 11:27 PM  
Memory Cards
Posted By Mattp9
Replies: 15
Views: 5,328
My 2gb Sandisk Extreme III is faster than my Transcend 4gb SDHC Class 6 cards. I have one of these: SanDisk 4 GB, Extreme III Secure Digital (SDHC) Memory Card.
Mfr. Part: SDSDRX34096A21 coming on Monday. I hope it's as fast if not faster than the 2gb. The specs state: 20mb/sec sequential read/write times.

I have other brands, but after a couple years with two different cameras and thousands of photos, I'm going to stick with Sandisk Extreme series - III's for sure. Jury out on the III SDHC model. I'll post a reply here after some real world testing next week.
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 10-11-2007, 02:29 PM  
Looking for a "club" lens
Posted By Mattp9
Replies: 4
Views: 1,989
I lust after this lens for purposes similar to yours. Check out this Flickr search: Flickr: Search and this pbase search: Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Lens Sample Photos and Specifications

Please - anyone - tell me why I should not get this lens for a low-light all-purpose "normal" lens.
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