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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II 10-05-2013, 07:07 AM  
K-3 photos so far.
Posted By cabstar
Replies: 16
Views: 4,734
The image of the back shows a buttont o choose card 1 or 2 so looks like twin sd slots.
Forum: Post Your Photos! 08-31-2013, 12:46 PM  
People V Festival 2013
Posted By cabstar
Replies: 1
Views: 765
The commercial beast that is V Festival I got to cover for one of my agencies. A wide range of artists from girl bands to icons to indie rock.

Equipment used
Pentax k-5 mki and mkii
DA* 16-50mm
DA* 50-135mm
Tamron 400mm f/4



























As usual lots more on my flickr stream, link in my siggy below...
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 07-19-2013, 05:38 PM  
My 16-50 went to Japan, now it's coming back!
Posted By cabstar
Replies: 43
Views: 4,291
Having owned the tamron for four years i can say the tamron has shockingly bad build quality with the front element continuously coming lose and the poor focussing performance too with regular hunting under low life.

Since having the 16-50mm which I bought used the build quality is excellent and the focussing speed is accurate and fast on my k-5 mkii, mki and the k-01. The rendering if this lens is head and shoulders above the tamron.
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 07-19-2013, 05:15 PM  
for Pentax k-5 owners: low light autofocus, is it that bad ??
Posted By cabstar
Replies: 15
Views: 3,923
Sunsets wont need accurate focus. I have shot low light concerts with the k-5 and whilst it works you may find the k-30 better, particularly around camp fires.
Forum: Pentax K-01 07-19-2013, 05:11 PM  
Add your best K-01 photos here
Posted By cabstar
Replies: 3,868
Views: 777,019
Sme from my k-01 with da35mm 2.4










Forum: Post Your Photos! 06-01-2013, 02:51 PM  
People Gig in major arena with k-5 mkii
Posted By cabstar
Replies: 1
Views: 787
First major multi artist show of the year at Birmingham's LG Arena.

K-5 mkii with 50-135 for the gig shots
K-5 mkii with 16-50 and Youngnuo 560 mkii flash for the board shots

k-5 original with 16-50 for wide gig shots



















Lots more on my flickr stream, link in my sig...
Forum: Post Your Photos! 05-07-2013, 04:00 PM  
People Live at Leeds 2013
Posted By cabstar
Replies: 5
Views: 874
It was only bright at the top of the jump so i had to guess the metering and be ready to pounce :-)
Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion 05-06-2013, 03:17 PM  
Pentax High ISO Gallery - post here
Posted By cabstar
Replies: 1,383
Views: 325,980
Pleased to hear it worked out for you, as you can possibly tell im still loving mine :-)
Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion 05-06-2013, 08:42 AM  
Pentax High ISO Gallery - post here
Posted By cabstar
Replies: 1,383
Views: 325,980
How you liking the 16-50 John?
Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion 05-06-2013, 08:42 AM  
Pentax High ISO Gallery - post here
Posted By cabstar
Replies: 1,383
Views: 325,980
k-5 mkii DA* 16-50mm
ISO 3200
F/2.8
1/160

Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 05-06-2013, 07:05 AM  
As much grief as the 16-50 (used to) get, is it in its own class?
Posted By cabstar
Replies: 75
Views: 9,235
Another great day with the DA* 16-50mm at 2.8 :-)

Forum: Post Your Photos! 05-06-2013, 07:03 AM  
People Live at Leeds 2013
Posted By cabstar
Replies: 5
Views: 874
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 05-03-2013, 05:58 PM  
As much grief as the 16-50 (used to) get, is it in its own class?
Posted By cabstar
Replies: 75
Views: 9,235
Well i shoot around 700 images a week with mine and bought it second hand in oct 2012 so i have shot around 20k images with it and no sign of any problems yet.
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 04-30-2013, 09:47 AM  
As much grief as the 16-50 (used to) get, is it in its own class?
Posted By cabstar
Replies: 75
Views: 9,235
I did that for four years and since owning the 16-50 I now regret those four years, its an excellent piece of glass.
Forum: Post Your Photos! 04-29-2013, 02:50 PM  
People Simple Minds, shot with k-5 mkii DA* 16-50
Posted By cabstar
Replies: 5
Views: 839
Very little

Decrease whites
Decrease blacks
Bit of sharpening
Bit of noise reduction all in lr4.4

The crowd shot was iso 3200 at f/4 for a bit of depth

I keep hearing this lens sucks....
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 04-29-2013, 02:47 PM  
As much grief as the 16-50 (used to) get, is it in its own class?
Posted By cabstar
Replies: 75
Views: 9,235
But then focus will be slower than the 16-50mm not only because of the narrower aperture but also the longer focal reach will cause a longer focal throw. There will also be the wider depth of field the f/4 creates to which will limit creativity.
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 04-28-2013, 03:34 PM  
As much grief as the 16-50 (used to) get, is it in its own class?
Posted By cabstar
Replies: 75
Views: 9,235
Its really soft at 2.8 16mm isnt it?

Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 04-28-2013, 03:30 PM  
As much grief as the 16-50 (used to) get, is it in its own class?
Posted By cabstar
Replies: 75
Views: 9,235
But the 16-85 wont be 2.8 will it? In order to be 2.8 constAnt the front element would have to be around 112mm wide...

Pentax recently fixed the SDM issues the other issues corner softness doesnt reslly affect many images and the new improved focus of the k-5 mkii and k-30 certainly alleviate any softness issues...
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 04-28-2013, 09:29 AM  
As much grief as the 16-50 (used to) get, is it in its own class?
Posted By cabstar
Replies: 75
Views: 9,235
Yes I agree this lens sucks bg time, soft at 2.8, flares badly, always worrying about sdm issues etc.

No I dont not really, its my favourite lens and runs rings around the Tamron 17-50mm and I owned one of those for four years!

It earns me money and everyone I photograph with it loves the images from it.

Under extreme conditions, yeah it works well, soft at 2.8? No its sharper than turkish shavers razor blade..


Forum: Post Your Photos! 04-27-2013, 07:34 PM  
People Simple Minds, shot with k-5 mkii DA* 16-50
Posted By cabstar
Replies: 5
Views: 839
Finally got to shoot a gig with my k-5 mkii and DA* 16-50mm combination. Wow what can I say, really extreme lighting conditions, tons of backlighting, nice spot on lead singer.

The gear well it was fantastic, I love this combo so much.

Simple Minds
Hull City Hall

ISO 1600-3200
f/2.8
1/125 to 1/1000

More on my flickr stream.









Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 04-22-2013, 02:24 PM  
The Bokeh Club
Posted By cabstar
Replies: 25,877
Views: 2,355,690
haha what can I say lol....
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 04-22-2013, 12:52 PM  
The Bokeh Club
Posted By cabstar
Replies: 25,877
Views: 2,355,690
Pentax k-5 mkii
Tamron 65b 400mm f/4
1/500
f/4
ISO 800

Forum: Lens Clubs 04-22-2013, 12:35 PM  
300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses
Posted By cabstar
Replies: 40,827
Views: 4,315,950
I noticed my Tamron 400mm was wobbling at the back end so carried out a repair earlier today, full details here

All wide open except for the two fence post shots where one is at f/11 to show depth of field :-)

All between ISO 1600 to 3200

Pentax K-5 mkii :-)

More on my flickr stream, link in my signature

Pigeon shot heavily cropped, but sharp as a button :-)















Forum: Photographic Industry and Professionals 04-21-2013, 03:41 PM  
Do you tape or paint your camera's logo and type?
Posted By cabstar
Replies: 109
Views: 12,997
I know a lot. Photojournslist who cover their gear in gaffer tape for a number of reasons.

1 protection from scratches etc, most photo journalist dont keep bodies for long needing the latest and fastest so protecting the assest is key.
2 black keeps the camera inconspicuous, there are times you dont want the subject to spot you and camera branding can catch the eye.
3 some photojournalist dont want their competition to know what they are shooting with.
4 some photojournalist refuse to endorse a camera brand sithout being sponsored so tape up the logo.
5 finally photojournalist wannabes always ask what gear we're using and question our choices, which detracts from work & generally ends up turning into a gear argument.
Forum: Post Your Photos! 04-21-2013, 01:27 PM  
People Nightclub Photography
Posted By cabstar
Replies: 8
Views: 4,182
Usual settngs are as follows
Iso 800
F/5.6
0.5"-1/20
Flash mode manual
1/16 - 1/8
Rear curtsin sync
Lambrency diffuser

Rig set up

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