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Forum: Post Your Photos!
01-26-2017, 09:50 AM
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I love backlit leaves, great finds
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-20-2017, 03:20 AM
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Before or after crop 85mm? If after, then the DA*55 is the one to go for.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-14-2017, 01:57 AM
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Interesting. And also a good reminder not to use both batteries at the same time!
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
01-14-2017, 01:52 AM
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There will be a day Sigma will return, and on their knees, to Pentax, but, by that time, there will be enough of other than Sigma glass available
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Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II
01-11-2017, 02:58 PM
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I used to be a Canon FF (film) and HF shooter. The only thing I sometimes miss from Canon era is their SLR gear ergonomics. Their cameras just fit in your hand so perfectly, that it felt as if they were totally integrated. But I have no regrets in regards of lens. Plus Pentax compensates for "lesser" ergonomics (lesser ergonomics is my subjective opinion) by offering better price, in-body stabilisation and bigger number of creative tools (TAv/Sv, astrotracer). Be warned though, with Pentax entering the DFF game, demand for Pentax gear will surely be on the rise, which will in result affect prices, making in time Pentax less affordable
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
01-02-2017, 02:50 AM
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A good reminder of not taking things for granted
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
01-02-2017, 02:48 AM
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Pretty, pretty touching; good observation
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
01-02-2017, 02:46 AM
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This is exactly the way they all put their specs off, onto the lap-holder! Great observation
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
12-22-2016, 07:14 AM
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I just hope he's none of Pentax forum members :) |
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Forum: General Photography
12-16-2016, 05:06 AM
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I like to shoot not only for the pure pleasure of operating advanced, quality machines (read: Pentax system), not only because chicks like to be photographed and sometimes might appreciate your efforts, but also for a chance to freeze the time and also in pursuit of "eco" shooting (in opposition to the real shootin'). Besides, don't you feel like some god when you look through the prism viewfinder, out of total darkness, onto the world? It's a cinematic, director-like experience, which has to have its appeal. But I guess, over time, with more and more photographs being available on the internet (same applies to movies), amateur photography, as some kind of distinguish hobby, might become less popular, we'll see
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
02-17-2015, 02:39 AM
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I was seriously split between 2 and 12. In the end I voted 2! One of them pictures showing what photography is all about!
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
02-12-2015, 02:51 PM
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To celebrate falling on today Darwin Day here's a long shot (from the rear of the room) of A C Grayling, who came down to Bournemouth today to deliver his speech on this occasion
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Forum: Pentax Full Frame
02-06-2015, 12:56 PM
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Forum: Weekly Photo Challenges
02-01-2015, 11:25 AM
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Surprised, as I only wanted to modestly support this very interestingly themed challenge, and never actually thought I could possibly be picked up as one of the most convincing four, so thank you very much! I now feel encouraged to take part in any future challenges, ha, ha :) Thanks again
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Forum: Weekly Photo Challenges
01-29-2015, 11:58 AM
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Yeah, I'm also surprised! Stinking matter..
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Forum: Weekly Photo Challenges
01-26-2015, 12:50 AM
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Oh yes, let's go history berserk! Below is the front piece, featuring the viewing gap, of the Fort Henry in Studland, Dorset. Winnie Churchill, along with Eisenhower, Mighty-Monty and the King, were supervising the D-Day preparations and other WWII activities from here. Built on the edge of Studland cliffs by Canadians in 1943.
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
07-12-2014, 02:52 AM
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EVFs are pretty useful. They've got some serious advantages over traditional finders, like constant DOF preview
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Forum: General Talk
07-11-2014, 04:20 PM
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While in Southampton/Brighton area, visit Portsmouth HMS Victory. If in Corwnall - St. Michael's Mount. Have you been considering Poland? Malbork castle, former Nazi WWII death camps, Hitler's bunkers are there. Millau Viaduct in France..
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
07-07-2014, 08:26 AM
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I would love to visit "Leningrad" one day! I'm looking forward to your photographs of "Venice of North", as they sometimes call St. Petersburg, through Pentax lenses
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-01-2014, 02:43 AM
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Since you don't mind changing lenses and only are after truly high quality image, obviously go for primes then. Don't overlook long teles, as they're not exclusively for wildlives. You can also do some fantastic portraits with them, in certain conditions. You are "often shooting closeups, but often is 100mm too much". Seems to me like you are missing the fabulous HD DA 35/2.8 Limited then! This is not a WR lens and very noisy one indeed. Sometimes even causing underexposures on my 5IIs. But, nevertheless, this is the undoubtly high quality glass, so extremely handsome (mine in silver) and macro. You will love field of view of it, an equivalent to the standard 50mm on full frame. You will also love current pricing on Pentax lenses, to mention the SRS Microsystems website at least. Saying this I think you just need DA* 55/1.4!
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Forum: Photographic Technique
06-22-2014, 03:14 PM
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Reflections on the water. Trees, houses, mountains.. I've seen plenty of them recently. Plenty enough to seriously start considering as a cliché
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
05-16-2014, 04:14 AM
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This tree arch drew my attention when I was approaching St. Allen village in England. Nothing special, just one of them countryside curiosities and in accordance with the contest theme
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Forum: Photo Critique
03-17-2014, 08:29 PM
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I just love this photo, great work, thanks for sharing
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
03-09-2014, 12:57 AM
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I'm joining in admirers, great shot this one
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
03-09-2014, 12:53 AM
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Agreed, great opportunity for some nice photography, although I would love to see more macros at such the occasion!
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