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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
08-08-2020, 05:34 PM
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Very pleasant scene.
Some macros from the garden on my *ist DL and the 100mm 2.8 FA lens.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
06-10-2020, 07:39 PM
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I did do that and it helped. Not sure how well I did it though, I just based it off the scene, but it looked much better than AUTO.
Here's another practice from today. Same red/blue channel swap, but this time messed with the hues to give the sky a more natural blue.
Still trying to figure out how to make the white/blue edit look better. The colors keep coming out very unpleasant. More learning :)
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
06-09-2020, 07:17 PM
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That's incredible...
Okay Sidney Porter, you got me into this. Just received my cheapo 720nm filter tonight and took this test shot on my *ist DL. I tried the channel swap technique in post because that looked fun. Excited to try tomorrow when I have more light. I think my 720nm cheapo filter might be letting even more of the visible spectrum than advertised, but it's fun all the same. Only paid $6.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
06-02-2020, 07:13 AM
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What?? Haha, this is incredible! I love how I can float around this forum for years and still learn new things everyday. Now I am reading through loads of articles and forum threads about using unmodified cameras with weaker IR filters for IR photography. Definitely gonna give this a go after some more research. Excited to see what you come up with.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
05-27-2020, 06:38 PM
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Glad you got it working again!
I wonder if the rechargeable batteries you are using can handle high drain electronics like cameras. I also use eneloops, and used them in my K200d (first DSLR) for years. I would leave them in there for weeks it felt like before they needed a recharge. Now that you have a new camera, it may not matter, but for $10-12 you can grab the Eneloops or a comparable brand and you'd be set.
Grats on the K-70. It's a fantastic camera. I shot one once briefly and was blown away at the quality for the money. You're basically getting the highest quality stuff at a fraction of the cost. Good set of lenses, too. Have fun.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
05-20-2020, 12:35 PM
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It is a fun thread. It's cool you found it and felt inspired to play around and take some pics. Keep posting!
From my background. Picking flowers in the Spring :)
Pentax *ist DL with Helios-44m 58mm f2, @f2
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
12-20-2019, 08:57 PM
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This thread was the reason I got an *ist DL, and then subsequently got me into trying other older gems - so thank you for that ;)
Tonight at the San Antonio Zoo. Still with my cheapo nifty fifty. All ISO 400 and F2.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
12-20-2019, 06:17 PM
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That place looks absolutely magical. Not sure I will ever find my way up in that area, but if I did I'd visit.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
12-18-2019, 08:35 PM
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I'm doing a fun little self-challenge to shoot with my $20 Pentax *ist DL and my $10 Pentax-M 50mm f2. Doesn't get much cheaper than that for digital SLR photography!
Fall colors in the park this evening:
Kinda messed up focus on this, but still like the composition.
My ride home :)
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
12-12-2019, 06:06 PM
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From my walk around this evening. FA43mm on a Pentax *ist DL I bought for $19.49 :)
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
11-27-2019, 04:23 AM
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Really great technique! Great result!
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
10-22-2019, 10:57 AM
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Exactly what I was thinking, count me in, I'll buy one right now :lol:
Really nice picture, the contrast of the red shirt, the reflection in the water, the framing of the trees. Awesome.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
03-16-2019, 01:50 PM
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Long time lurker, first time poster - I finally have some picture to share with this club. You all inspired me with your photography and love of the art. I get too caught up in tech and specs and gear sometimes, so it's really helped me going through here and seeing everyone's work. I was lucky to come upon a cheap lot with a Pentax Ist DL recently and had a blast with it.
I made a video with more of my thoughts. It's mostly silly, but check it out anyway if you want:
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Here's some pics:
Rokinon 135mm f/2
 Walking by ThatA480Guy, on Flickr
Tamron 28-75mm (new version) Surprisingly quick auto focus.
 Window by ThatA480Guy, on Flickr
Samyang 35mm f/1.4
 Under table by ThatA480Guy, on Flickr
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