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DRT-MaverickDRT-Maverick Registered Users Posts: 476 Major grins
edited July 25, 2005 in Holy Macro
Didn't know where to put this shot, but HiggMeister and I went shooting at the Farmer's Market last night. I purposely under exposed it, but I think I went a little too far. It's in RAW format, so I can fix it up. Any suggestions or comments are greatly appreciated!

statue12qu.jpg
Pentax K20D 14.6mp Body : Pentax *ist D 6.1mp Body : Pentax ZX10 Body : 180mm Sigma Macro EX lens : 18-55mm Pentax SMC DA Lens : 28-200mm Sigma Lens : 50-500mm Sigma APO DG EX lens : Pentax AF-500FTZ flash : Sigma EX 2x Teleconverter.

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    TristanPTristanP Registered Users Posts: 1,107 Major grins
    edited July 22, 2005
    Looks a bit soft, almost like the focus was on the background. It could certainly use a boost in levels and some sharpening.
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    DRT-MaverickDRT-Maverick Registered Users Posts: 476 Major grins
    edited July 22, 2005
    I think I have the viewfinder's eye thing wrong. Is it supposed to be in the center for 20/20 vision?
    Pentax K20D 14.6mp Body : Pentax *ist D 6.1mp Body : Pentax ZX10 Body : 180mm Sigma Macro EX lens : 18-55mm Pentax SMC DA Lens : 28-200mm Sigma Lens : 50-500mm Sigma APO DG EX lens : Pentax AF-500FTZ flash : Sigma EX 2x Teleconverter.
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    TristanPTristanP Registered Users Posts: 1,107 Major grins
    edited July 23, 2005
    DRT-Maverick wrote:
    I think I have the viewfinder's eye thing wrong. Is it supposed to be in the center for 20/20 vision?
    No idea - maybe it's in the manual?
    panekfamily.smugmug.com (personal)
    tristansphotography.com (motorsports)

    Canon 20D | 10-22 | 17-85 IS | 50/1.4 | 70-300 IS | 100/2.8 macro
    Sony F717 | Hoya R72
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    DRT-MaverickDRT-Maverick Registered Users Posts: 476 Major grins
    edited July 23, 2005
    The viewfinder has that little adjustment part on the eyepiece for people who have glasses. I dunno what the adjustment is for 20/20 hehe.
    Pentax K20D 14.6mp Body : Pentax *ist D 6.1mp Body : Pentax ZX10 Body : 180mm Sigma Macro EX lens : 18-55mm Pentax SMC DA Lens : 28-200mm Sigma Lens : 50-500mm Sigma APO DG EX lens : Pentax AF-500FTZ flash : Sigma EX 2x Teleconverter.
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    DRT-MaverickDRT-Maverick Registered Users Posts: 476 Major grins
    edited July 23, 2005
    Here's a new version:

    statue27dt.jpg
    Pentax K20D 14.6mp Body : Pentax *ist D 6.1mp Body : Pentax ZX10 Body : 180mm Sigma Macro EX lens : 18-55mm Pentax SMC DA Lens : 28-200mm Sigma Lens : 50-500mm Sigma APO DG EX lens : Pentax AF-500FTZ flash : Sigma EX 2x Teleconverter.
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    HiggmeisterHiggmeister Registered Users Posts: 909 Major grins
    edited July 25, 2005
    Hey Tyler,
    At first glance, I liked this one better. It does have better contrast and seemed to separate better from the background. I then looked again at the original post and really like the subtle colors of the background with the white against it. Try kicking up the highlights (statue) while keeping the background subdued.

    I had a blast at the farmers market. Have you seen the results they posted? I'm impressed with that little camera. I adjusted a few and they popped right out, but noisy though. I might just have to do that again this Thursday. Virginia might get a camera this time (keep my fingers crossed). Well have to see closer to Thursday though.

    Thanks for sharing,
    Chris

    A picture is but words to the eyes.
    Comments are always welcome.

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    SafariSafari Registered Users Posts: 30 Big grins
    edited July 25, 2005
    DRT-Maverick wrote:
    The viewfinder has that little adjustment part on the eyepiece for people who have glasses. I dunno what the adjustment is for 20/20 hehe.
    Autofocus - then look through viewfinder and adjust the diopter until the image is as clear to you as it already is to the camera.
    :photo http://Safari.Smugmug.com
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