DSLR – Pentax Body

After purchasing a FA 77mm recently for bokeh purposes but have ended playing with it wide open just for narrow depth of field photos; mainly portraits of statues and a few garden shots and I was wondering if the DA 55mm width open will give me a more pronounced out of focus on similar subjects and/or distances as well as good bokeh and sharpness? (can any one post any flower shots with stamens at F1.4 with a Da 55mm/F1.9 with a Fa 43mm?) Or… would I be better off investing money on a FA 31mm? Any advice or thoughts about this would be most welcome as I am actually going NUTS over this for the past 2 weeks and even started to look at lens for my Canon 400D!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (ps I’m looking at a AF lens and yes I have read most of the posts about 50mm lens and bokeh… etc and have just recently got a FA 1.4 50mm but it is a bit soft – I also find that the 77mm just doesn’t take a bad photo and maybe I’m hoping the 31 or 43 may be the same!)

In my short stay at these forums, I’ve noticed that the average user is quite a bit older than myself, who is still an undergrad in college. Luckily we all can still relate on photography, but I’m wondering what other college students are out there on these forums? In particular, any students, or perhaps even, professionals out there involved in healthcare? A bit random, I know, but that’s hopefully what I’ll be getting into.

I’m a 2nd year molecular biology and psychology student at UIUC. What schools do/did you all go to? Would love to hear about your experiences at college, related or not to photography!

For week 36 we will be changing gear from techniques to subjects. Time to exercise those gray brain cells and your imagination to come up with an abstract composition.

Defined:

Defining Abstract Photography

Examples:

Photography: Abstract Photography

Browsing Abstract on deviantART

Abstract Photography

(Pictures for the week 36 competition are to be taken and posted between 20100314 and 20100321).

NOTE: We have two Seasonal competitions planned for the last two weeks of year two. You may take pictures for these anytime between 20090705 and the posting dates of 20100704 or 20100711. This way you can include your favorite holiday or season whenever it occurs during the year.

Rules:
1. Anyone and everyone who is interested in eligible. The goal continues to be
have fun and share comments, concepts, insights, and techniques with fellow
Pentaxians.
2. Each week will feature a Theme and Sub-concept for you to explore.
3. Post your single picture in Project 52-2 thread for the week. Explain what
motivated you to take the picture and/or how you feel it represents the weekly
theme.
4. Some post-processing is OK (adjusting white balance, exposure, color
saturation), but let’s try to stay away from heavily PP‘ed images here. Try to
keep the creativity to photographic techniques and the captures themselves.
5. Since this project is about technique, and not camera, shots taken by nonPentax cameras are allowed. Cameras can be SLRs, DSLRs, Point & Shoot and Medium Format.
6. There is one “Theme Concept” labeled “black and white,” but feel free to post
black and white, sepia, monotone, etc., for any of the other themes.
7. The picture you post should be taken during the week in which the theme is active to be eligible for judging.
8. Any picture taken from 20090705 to listed closing date is acceptable for the
two “Seasonal” competitions – Projects 52-2-51 & 52.

Additional Information: http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/m…ct-52-2-a.html

I am trying to scrape up a little information on Osawa lenses, specifically the ones labeled with "Chinar" on the lens front. There were some made for K-mount–anyone used them–on digital? I have read that Osawa and Mamiya had a connection back in the 60’s, and Osawa seems to have other noteworthy connections as well. But my concern here is the Osawa lenses branded with the Chinar name for Pentax K mount—thanks.

Everytime I shoot a early morning shot like this I move around the area looking for different approaches a lighting. I find the whole process interesting. JIM

PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing

Item for Sale
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro

Asking Price
US $380

Item Location
Melbourne, AUSTRALIA

Item Description
Lens has no marks on the glass or lens body. Focusing (AF/MF) is spot on with my K20D. Comes with original front and rear caps, hood, box and papers. I have owned this lens for 18 months, purchased from B&H. This is a great lens for someone interested in opening the doors to the world of macro photography.

Will consider a trade for a Pentax DA 18-250 or Sigma 18-250

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I have the first version of the Sigma 70-200/f2.8 and the K-7. The AF is pretty speedy by my historical standards (istDs, K20D). However is the HSM version AF faster or just quieter? All ancedotal as well as scientific evidence accepted!

Thanks.

Pentax DA* 50-135mm

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Gently used or new…

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Item for Sale
Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro

Asking Price
395 USD

Item Location
Dayton, Ohio, USA

Item Description
For sale is one Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro. I purchased this lens new in January 2010, and have treated it like a baby since I’ve had it. I’m only selling it because I’m trying to reduce some redundancy in my lens collection (what can I say, I’m a macro addict).

This lens is in mint condition. I’m always hesitant to claim that anything used is truly mint, but in this case it couldn’t be any more like the day it came out of the box. There are no signs of use, everything is clean. There are no scratches on the glass, lens barrel, or accessories. Mechanically and operationally the lens is perfect…nothing wrong with the focus action or the aperture. Focus limiter and AF/MF clutch are 100%. In short, this is indistinguishable from original condition. I always strive to accurately describe my items, and I have no doubt you’ll be pleased with this item.

Also included is the original box, along with everything that came in it. The original lens caps, hood, pouch and papers are all here. I know the pouch didn’t make it in the picture, but I was trying not to clutter the scene. Besides the picture of the whole kit, I have also included a shot of the front glass, but since the front element is so recessed on this lens, it’s a challenging angle. Also posted below are a few shots taken with this lens over the past couple months using my K-7. It truly is a fantastic piece of glass.

I’ll ship within one business day of receiving payment. Buyer pays actual shipping costs. I have no problem shipping internationally, and have gotten quite used to doing so. Insurance is optional, but encouraged. I’ll allow the buyer to determine their own level of risk tolerance. But under no circumstances can I be responsible for damage caused by the carrier. Rest assured that I do make it a point to package things extremely carefully. As long as USPS doesn’t play football with it, it’ll be safe.

Payment only accepted via PayPal. PayPal fees are my responsibility (as I’ve said before…I’d never dream of charging the buyer for something that makes my life easier!).

Please don’t hesitate to contact me via PM if you have any questions. Thanks for looking!

Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
Yes

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling

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Used
Mint

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Worldwide

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Actual shipping costs

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USPS, UPS

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Buyer can return the item immediately if it’s not in the condition described.

Please send me a private message if interested in the item!

Send me your offers.

Any luck reaching more than 1/180s? havent tried it yet

Original (to discuss alternative crops/etc):

I tried using the latest versions UFRaw and Digikam; however, I still am not happy with the colors that are being rendered. Is there a K7 ICC color profile that can help with things. Could someone please share any thoughts on getting the "right" colors?

Thanks for any help!

P.S I understand "colors" are subjective but I would like to make sure that I got the technicality right.

I noticed strage thing when i use UV, skylight filter or just though window with two glass sandwich (which stops UV) the AWB don’t work as good as it should, shots going to blue cyan tin especially when there is a lot of snow, but when i don’t use filters AWB works perfectly.Tried with different lenses; DA* 50-135mm, DA Limited 35mm and DA 10-17mm(tested though the window just to be суре it’s not the lenses) always same result.
Is this some kind of K20D sensors specialty?

Anyone goy one? willing to do a deal?

I’m just thinking out loud, and wouldn’t mind some input, if anyone cares to give some.

I wasn’t really planning on shooting any more weddings, however I’m starting to get requests again.
It doesn’t help that my girlfriend has several friends getting married, and she told them that I’m a photographer… not an artist, which is what I prefer being called

Since I could really use the $ I’m actually thinking about it… however I really don’t want the workload associated with digital.

So IF i take any on I’m kinda thinking of just shooting film… which I’ve never used for any professional shoot.

I’m confident with my ability, along with my equipment, although I’d like to add another body (preferably a PZ1P) to my list before I shoot any.
However, like you’ve probably figured I’m not really sure that I even want to shoot any. I love the artform, not the business.

If I start shooting any, do I charge differently than with Digital?

Another nagging thought is, there’s a new DSLR coming to market soon that I’d love to get my hands on. If I shoot Digital it’d give me a good reason to buy it

Another from the DAL kit lens with CP.

Picked up this old chrome beauty in a deal today. Never seen a lens like it. I did a bit of research and it appears these lenses were made with exchangeable mounts, sort of like the Adaptall system or the T-mount. Anyone else know anything about it, or its value?

It’s got 20 aperture blades with a totally smooth iris motion, which is cool, but I can’t imagine it’s worth much at this point, at least in terms of IQ.

Hello Pentaxians

The FA*24 has been getting some street workouts for the last couple of months. I wanted to share a short series I took recently – comments/critique welcome, EXIF included for your pleasure.

Telephone in Stone

Rapunzel’s

On the Other Foot

To Heaven

Plastic Lonely

Risque Reflector

Targets

-Mouse