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Forum: Pentax KP
06-11-2019, 09:12 AM
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First time trying my new (for me) Tamron 70-200mm F2.8
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Forum: Pentax KP
09-18-2018, 11:00 AM
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My last result... still working on it, but I am more than happy on details.
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Forum: Pentax KP
08-21-2018, 04:02 AM
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Finally took several I liked...
First image with O-GPS1 and KP.
Liked a few during the flight
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
09-18-2018, 12:21 PM
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Even got spider legs :D
Pentax KP + Sigma APO 70-300mm
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Forum: Lens Clubs
09-02-2018, 06:02 AM
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At least she poses :) mine does not like being a model :)
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Forum: General Photography
07-20-2018, 12:49 PM
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Forum: General Photography
07-20-2018, 02:34 PM
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I tried DSS, but definitely was not happy with it. It either did not give me good results, or gave me exceptions. There are lots of settings and they are way too difficult for me, as I am strictly hobyist. Also, the problem in this case was vigneting for different frames in panorama (I cannot darken them one by one, as then the final image is different shaded, and vignetting is not removed good when working with ETTR images)
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Forum: Lens Clubs
07-20-2018, 04:58 PM
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Nothing too special, pulled out my Autorevuenon MC 135mm F2.8 to remember why I have it - I like it's bokeh, but it is not often used lens in my bag :/
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Forum: General Photography
07-20-2018, 11:38 AM
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Some time ago I even had a topic with different filters, diameters, prices, reviews - not sure where that topic had gone. Anyway, I found from the same article that Hoya Red Intensifier is one of the cheapest and works almost as well as Pure Night, which quite a bit more expensive. The only negative part - it comes to fixed diameters, so can be used only on matching or close sized lenses. So I bought a specific diameter filter and several rings (up or down). Did not have a chance to try them on normal sky, only on Bortle 8 towards Bortle 9 or so, so cannot comment a lot, but going to Bortle 4 sky where I got reasonably good Milky Way pics, so will see how it will go there. Deciding what lenses to take with me, though...
BTW, Amazon Hoya Red Intensifier comes from Adorama usually, and it is faster to buy from them directly. Would make some better samples, but it says cloudy in my astro weathercast.
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Forum: General Photography
07-20-2018, 07:45 AM
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Forum: Pentax KP
07-16-2018, 11:55 AM
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I am interested, how you got 4 years for 62? Just checked on Square Trade, they offer me 3 years for 225!
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Forum: Pentax KP
07-12-2018, 02:51 PM
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I have 7 primes, 3 of them are AF, but Tamron 90mm is slow af in AF. And as that was my totally first Rodeo, I had no idea what I will need, where will I sit, and anyway - for me quality is enough. I am not a pro and I am not trying to be. Did some experimentation, turned down ISO after that (I did use TAv mode), so, it is all a good lesson.
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Forum: General Photography
06-19-2018, 02:45 PM
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Ooooh, sounds like "fun" :)
OK, in that case I take an astro-modded K-1, Sigma 18-300 lens, Camera RAW (if Camera RAW is an integral part of Photoshop, then Photoshop), DCR250 and filters set (including astrofilters especially and the one that gets the view back to non-moded). Not sure about the book though - maybe a very very good and easy one about postprocessing astro images using the above-mentioned app?
Debated a lot on lens and camera. K-1 - in case I want to do astrotracing without equatorial mount, and it saves me one accessory, but better work with noise than K-3II. Lens - I thought about taking a brighter one, but all of them either short or long, and either I would need to build panorama of MW from small pieces, or loose the long end. And even if it pains me to get it not fully FF compatible... oh well. Another idea - taking Bigma. 50-500, good for astro, and I could do panoramas from 50mm... I really really want two lenses.
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Forum: Repairs and Warranty Service
06-18-2018, 02:37 PM
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As far as I know, only K-30 and K-50. Other models has other issues, but none so widely spread (or at least I don't know it). I now bought KP and planning to send K-30 for repairs (interested if they accept not posted, but directly brought camera? I have someone who could bring them directly).
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Forum: General Talk
06-15-2018, 07:23 PM
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Actually, for Astro I have Rok 10mm F2.8, Bower 24mm F1.4, Sigma 50mm F1.4 and a bunch of darker lenses (I used Bigma in Bortle 4 location, on 500mm with astrotracer and on 50mm with astrotracer). Now I am on Bortle 8. XS for me just because it is a very small lens, good for travels. Hope to get to Bortle 4 location again next week (taking only XS, 10mm and 18-135wr with me, because flight)
/OK, ending OT.
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Forum: General Talk
06-15-2018, 06:57 PM
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I live in DFW (South of Dallas... MW is directly over most light polluted side for me), and I managed to take some MW shots with it (not the best, of course, but oh well...). Though now I like that clearoutside.com shows Bortle scale for your location (easier to know darkness level).
My other two most recent acquisitions before KP were second hand Pentax XS 40mm, and second hand Rokinon 10mm F2.8 - cannot wait to use this for astro, though problem with filters.
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Forum: General Talk
06-15-2018, 09:07 AM
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As a girl I would recommend to get your wife addicted to various beauty (or other sample) boxes: they are not that expensive, but she will be getting packages constantly, so will ignore yours :D
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
06-15-2018, 08:22 PM
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70-200 F2.8. So far have Sigma 70-300 APO and Bigma, so that covers the range, but still it is a dream.
Another would be 100mm WR. Though while I don't have it, still doubt between it and Sigma 105mm Macro (especially, as one 105mm is for sale on KEH now, for Pentax mount... but because K-30 shown the aperture, had to buy KP, and no money for the lens... again).
Anyway, these two were my dream lenses always.
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Oh yeah, it has bulk and weight... camera is only an attachment to it (I got it second hand for good price)
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Forum: General Talk
06-13-2018, 12:42 PM
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Last purchase - KP, because K-30 decided to show their aperture and I need something working before trip next week. Did not take lots of photos yet, but love customizable Info menu...
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
06-12-2018, 09:08 AM
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Link for that CA guy? I am not planning to repair now (spent money for KP), but it would be nice in the future. P.S. My camera bought in Europe ~5 years ago, so no chance with US official repairs.
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Forum: Pentax KP
06-11-2018, 01:36 PM
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For me it is easier to change a grip, though, than my long time behavior (all* my cameras were with deeper grip for easy counterbalance and I am used to using them one handed in a pinch).
* - I do not count pre-digital no zoom/no lens soapbox shaped simple plastic compact film camera as a full camera.
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Forum: General Talk
08-17-2017, 07:35 PM
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Ok, latest acquisition... not photo device, but for photos - a new laptop, because the old one was constantly choking with PS and astrophotos blending and merging... still paying for this, though, but should last quite a bit. 32GB RAM instead of 8GB, and 15.6" IPS screen instead of 13.3.
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Forum: Weekly Photo Challenges
06-15-2017, 02:36 PM
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K-30 with Pentax WR 18-135 and Autorevuenon MC 50mm F1.7, and one photo +Raynox DCR-250
While I like both lenses, Autorevuenon gives more "artsy" feeling. Went out during lunch break today while the wildflowers are still up. Way too hot to go there everyday...
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