Forum: Digital SLR Cameras
March 12th 13, 07:10 PM Posted to rec.photo.digital.slr-systems
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Replies: 44
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Pentax question
On 03/11/2013 01:56 AM, RichA wrote:
It's nearly impossible. People remember these lenses, the Takumars,
etc., through a nostalgic haze. But the average cheap kit lens with
its molded...
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Forum: Digital SLR Cameras
February 13th 13, 10:55 PM Posted to rec.photo.digital.slr-systems
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Replies: 44
Views: 5,660
Pentax question
One thing I will add. I bought a K20d a few years back and overall I've
been very happy with it. However, I've not had luck with old Pentax K
manual focus lenses. Happy with the results from...
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Forum: Digital Photography
October 22nd 12, 11:42 PM Posted to rec.photo.digital
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,196
Filters
Savageduck wrote:
Just to clarify, I did not advise the OP to use a filter of any type to
protect the lens on his camera. I suggested that he weigh his options
on his choice of filter if did...
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Forum: Digital SLR Cameras
May 19th 09, 11:03 PM Posted to rec.photo.digital.slr-systems,rec.photo.digital
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,739
Another source condemns 3:2 format
I agree on that. My camera also shoots 16:9 by cropping the top/bottom
of the frame. However, the raw captured this way is still full sized
3:2. Only the Sony image s/w on the computer will...
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Forum: Digital Photography
May 19th 09, 11:03 PM Posted to rec.photo.digital.slr-systems,rec.photo.digital
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Replies: 12
Views: 880
Another source condemns 3:2 format
I agree on that. My camera also shoots 16:9 by cropping the top/bottom
of the frame. However, the raw captured this way is still full sized
3:2. Only the Sony image s/w on the computer will...
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Forum: Digital SLR Cameras
May 19th 09, 10:59 PM Posted to rec.photo.digital.slr-systems
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,739
Another source condemns 3:2 format
Yes, and for $300 you also get a touch of nostalgia by having to crank
between shots!!
They could make the crank a generator no flat batteries ever again. With
the Mamiya and a Westonmater V...
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Forum: Digital SLR Cameras
May 9th 09, 10:11 AM Posted to rec.photo.digital.slr-systems
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Replies: 47
Views: 1,851
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Forum: Digital SLR Cameras
May 9th 09, 08:19 AM Posted to rec.photo.digital.slr-systems
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Replies: 47
Views: 1,851
Exposing for the highlights? Skies?
M-M wrote:
http://www.petezilla.co.uk/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=321&g2_imageViewsIndex=1
Just magic wand the sky and turn up the saturation and turn down the
lightness. You'll...
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Forum: Digital SLR Cameras
May 9th 09, 08:16 AM Posted to rec.photo.digital.slr-systems
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Replies: 47
Views: 1,851
Exposing for the highlights? Skies?
DRS wrote:
I would ensure that the highlights were not cropped, and enable the
Active-D function in my Nikon DSLR. This brings up the dark areas
which might otherwise be lost.
That...
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Forum: Digital SLR Cameras
May 5th 09, 01:35 PM Posted to rec.photo.digital.slr-systems
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Replies: 79
Views: 3,062
Storing raw / storage / editing
wrote:
I think if there is any chance of using a file, I keep it, delete the
total bad ones.
Would seem to me if you are archiving images in a lossy format you
would...
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Forum: Digital SLR Cameras
May 5th 09, 10:26 AM Posted to rec.photo.digital.slr-systems
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Replies: 79
Views: 3,062
Storing raw / storage / editing
Pat wrote:
Delete the crap, keep the rest.
Yes, trying to work out which is the crap is the hard bit!
--
http://www.petezilla.co.uk
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Forum: Digital SLR Cameras
May 5th 09, 10:25 AM Posted to rec.photo.digital.slr-systems
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Replies: 79
Views: 3,062
Storing raw / storage / editing
Alan Browne wrote:
Peter Chant wrote:
Don't really want to upgrade the pc just yet...
Get a Mac. That's like a double leap for the cash.
Nice ui from the little I've seen, but you...
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Forum: Digital SLR Cameras
May 5th 09, 10:20 AM Posted to rec.photo.digital.slr-systems
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Replies: 79
Views: 3,062
Storing raw / storage / editing
Alan Browne wrote:
I keep nearly everything, however I reduce the raw files to DNG format
which is 30-50% smaller than the camera raw files. I convert on the fly
while importing into the...
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Forum: Digital SLR Cameras
May 4th 09, 11:31 PM Posted to rec.photo.digital.slr-systems
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Replies: 79
Views: 3,062
Storing raw / storage / editing
Timmo wrote:
Personally, I would do the following:
1. Take raw images
2. Download to PC
3. Go through the raws and delete the ones you don't want to keep
(keep all the...
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Forum: 35mm Photo Equipment
November 15th 07, 06:36 PM Posted to rec.photo.equipment.35mm
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,165
- Sanctuary is achieved
wrote:
G'day Pete - All your comments are valid - but you might want to check
the "rulz" for the SI... from which I quoth:
Certainly if I am going to participate again...
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Forum: Medium Format Photography Equipment
November 15th 07, 06:32 PM Posted to rec.photo.equipment.medium-format
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,975
Lens problem - fungus??
RolandRB wrote:
I would imagine that vinegar kills lens coatings as the coating is
alkaline (as is the glass in lenses).
Pity I did not remember the web page - the guy who wrote the page...
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Forum: 35mm Photo Equipment
July 24th 07, 07:23 PM Posted to rec.photo.digital.slr-systems,rec.photo.equipment.35mm
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,498
Low light group event portrait
Paul Furman wrote:
I've been asked to photograph a company retirement party (paid) which
will be about 20 people in a restaurant under candlelight at a few
tables. I've agreed to do it but...
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Forum: Digital SLR Cameras
July 24th 07, 07:23 PM Posted to rec.photo.digital.slr-systems,rec.photo.equipment.35mm
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Replies: 42
Views: 1,999
Low light group event portrait
Paul Furman wrote:
I've been asked to photograph a company retirement party (paid) which
will be about 20 people in a restaurant under candlelight at a few
tables. I've agreed to do it but...
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Forum: Digital SLR Cameras
July 19th 07, 10:46 PM Posted to rec.photo.equipment.35mm,rec.photo.digital.slr-systems
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Replies: 1
Views: 461
of possible interest to GIMP users
Doug Payne wrote:
http://developers.slashdot.org/developers/07/07/10/1817230.shtml
Not much use to windows users at present (work under progress) but for linux
users ought to have a look at...
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Forum: 35mm Photo Equipment
July 19th 07, 10:46 PM Posted to rec.photo.equipment.35mm,rec.photo.digital.slr-systems
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Replies: 1
Views: 444
of possible interest to GIMP users
Doug Payne wrote:
http://developers.slashdot.org/developers/07/07/10/1817230.shtml
Not much use to windows users at present (work under progress) but for linux
users ought to have a look at...
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Forum: In The Darkroom
July 16th 07, 01:12 PM Posted to rec.photo.darkroom
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Replies: 41
Views: 2,239
Stand development - Uneven
Ok chaps,
it is not my week. Tried stand development. FP4+ exposed at 125. Rodinal
1:150 for 1 hour, no agitation. Patterson tank and reals. 600ml dev (500ml
needed to cover spool). Could be...
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Forum: 35mm Photo Equipment
July 13th 07, 08:04 AM Posted to rec.photo.equipment.medium-format,rec.photo.equipment.35mm
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,389
The Yashica-MAT 124G Lives!
Lobby Dosser wrote:
Other inexpensive entries are old folders in 620 or 120/220. I have a few
that look like the were never used. Something else on my todo list.
I've got an Agfa Isolette II. ...
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Forum: Medium Format Photography Equipment
July 13th 07, 08:04 AM Posted to rec.photo.equipment.medium-format,rec.photo.equipment.35mm
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Replies: 43
Views: 2,481
The Yashica-MAT 124G Lives!
Lobby Dosser wrote:
Other inexpensive entries are old folders in 620 or 120/220. I have a few
that look like the were never used. Something else on my todo list.
I've got an Agfa Isolette II. ...
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Forum: In The Darkroom
July 13th 07, 01:28 AM Posted to rec.photo.darkroom
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,757
Darkening on the endge of the neg - 120
jj stop.right.there.net wrote:
Anyone who has not tried stand-developing to control high contrast
scenes might be enlightened by the process. Try it with a good, slow 120
film. I used it...
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Forum: Medium Format Photography Equipment
July 13th 07, 01:24 AM Posted to rec.photo.equipment.medium-format
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Replies: 43
Views: 2,481
The Yashica-MAT 124G Lives!
William Graham wrote:
Yes.....With today's "demise" of film, you can get rather good buys even
on some very good medium format cameras, such as Rolleis and Hassys.......
Don't think they are...
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