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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
04-15-2023, 04:20 PM
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Some photos go beyond the tonal range and it is clearly visible in the transition zones between shadows and highlights.
Will it take the K3 III Monochrome to relearn how to photograph in B&W?
My vote for #3.
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Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II
09-07-2020, 04:05 PM
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The best option remains the one as also suggested, i.e. the purchase/subscription of Photoshop/Lightroom photography plan.
That is for $9.99 you have:
Photoshop desktop
+ Lightroom Classic
+ Photoshop on iPad
+ Adobe Spark to create social graphics, videos, and web pages
+ Adobe Portfolio to build your own website
+ Cloud photo storage 20GB: Approx. 4,000 JPEGs
Otherwise you can opt for alternative programs like Capture One, On1, Affinity, Luminar, Corel paint etc....
Or freeware programs,
* Rawtherapee (which also supports PIXELSHIFT and allows you to separate and save the various subframes in various formats.
* Darktable
* Inkscape
* Krita
* Pixelmator
* Gimp
* Pixlr
* Fotor
* PicMonkey
* Canva Photo Editor
N.B. The module that opens the Pef / Dng files is always Camera Raw, which is now integrated in Photoshop and Lightroom
Ciao Mario
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
03-14-2018, 05:46 PM
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News from Pentax House !
Some news concerning the next optical scheme of the new HD PENTAX-D FA 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW would seem to be clearer from the side to side of rival Sigma 50 Art,
but the most relevant thing seems to be that this lens is developed and patented by Pentax and Pentax produced.
More info: New HD PENTAX 50mm |
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
05-15-2022, 09:44 AM
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Dark and gloomy, a fine example of a different than normal scenario, #14
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
03-16-2022, 12:34 PM
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None with Satobi profile....Eh!
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Forum: Winners' Showcase
03-11-2022, 08:42 AM
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Beautiful the finished look
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Forum: General Photography
08-03-2020, 01:40 PM
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Hi, Cport,
Sorry for the delay, the question about flare is legitimate, When I bought the first Haida I also read conflicting opinions, it was said that they brought some color dominants,
but as the progress goes on, now they are much improved. Perhaps this article will provide some clarity on the question that was asked.
Shooting into the Sun by Tim Parkin & Joe Cornish
Ciao Mario
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-13-2018, 11:55 AM
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Hi cobbu2,
You've considered buying a scanner for prints, movies and slides?
I have a MINOLTA slide scanner and a new Epson Perfection and I also own an Elicar automatic bellows, but I don't have the slide copier, and I don't want to buy it at the moment.
I think the solution better or faster also in terms of time/quality, either a scanner of this type or similar.
Watch the link: Epson perfection V 370 |
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
10-16-2021, 11:40 AM
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#14
Many elements combine to make this an excellent photo, the play of light and shadow of the clouds and the sun cast by the plane,
the symmetry and... it's a great interpretation.
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Forum: General Talk
07-17-2021, 02:14 PM
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It's a must-have optic in a Pentaxian's kit, I have a pristine copy.
However it is great to use it in FF and APS you get fantastic effects and distortions,
not to mention the built-in filters, excellent buy.
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
07-16-2021, 07:08 PM
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The tower of Arnolfo in Florence, impossible not to recognize it, so Art in the Art,
I would like to know what optics was used, the lines are symmetrical and very accurate.
Very cool also 10, 13 and 14
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
07-18-2020, 02:24 PM
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As pointed out gofour3, the original eyepiece is difficult to find I found this one that is very similar.
But I did notice one thing that Pentax cameras generally have interchangeable eyepieces with good approximation,
so you can also try recent cameras and they fit perfectly. I found this: Pentax Japan eye cup FK for mz6 mz7 mz30 mz60-rubber eyecups |
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
05-08-2021, 12:36 PM
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Nominate this one for the complexity of exposition.
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Forum: Film Processing, Scanning, and Darkroom
08-29-2020, 01:34 PM
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Hi all,
As I said I was skeptical too, since the tendency is to use either a scanner or a service "let's say I do you a good job...all to prove", what is the cost?
After having almost put aside the idea of digitizing old color or B/W negatives because it's too demanding and expensive, I saw the movie of a friend of mine who proposes this solution.
Needed:
1. Get a cardboard box or other material.
2. It must be tall and wide enough to hold a tablet or a light panel (on Ebay, Amazon), I opted for one of my tablets I installed an app that allows the lighting of the entire screen.
3. A DSLR (I use mainly K3II, but...)
4. A bubble level for the parallelism of the planes.
5. A macro lens (I use the Pentax-F 50mm f/2.8), but everyone uses what he considers appropriate.
6. A wired or infrared remote control for the camera.
7. A tripod where you can position the head at 90° or reverse it (I used this solution).
Execution:
1. Practice two carvings (with a cutter and a ruler) of the format of the negative or slide (a few mm more is better), I practiced 2 one 24x36 mm and a 6x6 cm, it goes without saying that you can create the format that best suits your personal needs.
3. Inside the box insert the tablet, turn it on and start the application when you start the work session.
4. Now mount the camera, check with the spirit level that the SLR display and the box are parallel and level.
5. With the DSLR mounted, perform white balance.
6. Activate live view, choose M mode or if you prefer AV. "make sure to activate Focus Peaking".
7. Focusing must necessarily be manual.
8. At this point the game is done, place the slides or negatives (you can use the appropriate holders), and shoot with the remote control to avoid vibrations.
It seems a tortuous and/or long procedure, but once started the mechanisms will become automatic and everything will be very simple.
N.B. The saving is considerable and the results following step by step, are like other expensive solutions, after all the digital camera is also for this.
P.S. For those who have many negatives (mostly color) I recommend the software to be combined with Lightroom, NEGATIVE-LAB, because as someone suggested in other discussions, reversing in PS or other software is not the same thing, although there are excellent tutorials on the web.
For fast viewing of Raw/Dng negatives, I recommend the excellent ''FastRawViewer'' viewer that allows a real view of the Raw in real time.
I enclose two snapshots on the fly of my mobile workstation. If I've forgotten I flew over some topic is for distraction, in case let me know if you like this simple and inexpensive solution,
and independent from the operating system.
Ciao Mario
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
11-14-2020, 11:52 AM
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It is normal in the abnormality of things, it is assumed that after the design and before being put on the market,
those unfortunate optics with that type of SDM engine have always had various types of failures.
Take a look: Pentax Lens Disassembly Database
Also in China also complain about these problems: SDM DA 16-50mm
Mario
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
11-14-2020, 10:29 AM
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Hi Penta,
At a remote it is difficult to understand what is really the cause of the malfunction, I looked for the mechanical scheme but I do not know if it exists.
I found these instructions with illustrations for SDM repair, that may help you. Pentax 16-50 mm SDM (DA*)
and this discussion on the forum Pentax SDM issues (like everyone else)
I hope you will be able to repair it promptly.
Mario
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
11-01-2020, 07:32 PM
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Praiseworthy initiative, the Pentaxians are different from the others, I also add a wristwatch for sale, obviously Pentax.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
11-12-2020, 10:17 AM
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Beautiful image, very delicate tones.
Mario
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
11-10-2020, 05:08 AM
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Delicious composition, so beautiful so lethal.
Ciao Mario
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
11-09-2020, 09:24 PM
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He has a resigned look, friendly..!:cool:
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Beautiful doggy, very sweet
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What a tender look, seems to look at the moon?
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She has a regal look and poise
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
11-07-2020, 03:35 PM
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Thanks for the clarification Mike, I don't think it is present with us, "I could be wrong", the cormorant instead exists mainly in ponds and I have also eaten it.
Ciao Mario
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
11-07-2020, 03:00 PM
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Hi Mike,
The hug was referred to the black bird, it looks like a cormorant, but I don't think it is.
Saluti Mario
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
11-07-2020, 02:29 PM
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You have a really varied park, I envy you. Ever thought that he want to hug you?
Ciao M.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
11-07-2020, 01:53 PM
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Good composition, well calibrated light and uniform background. Nothing else?
Mario
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Forum: General Talk
11-07-2020, 11:24 AM
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The Revue brand belongs or belonged to the German company FOTO-QUELLE, for a short time I had one in my hands, and Revue also produced Revue watches.
Who wants to read it there a bit of history of the brand. REVUE |
