Pentax Enthusiasts
Jul 21, 2019 10:28:06 #
RichardTaylor wrote:
Using a tripod in some locations will get you thrown out.
I haven't used a tripod when using a Sigma 150-500, on a 1.6 crop body at all, in reasonable light levels. Somtimes out to 500mm.
I do use a monopod to help with the weight (and also a small amount of stability).
I haven't used a tripod when using a Sigma 150-500, on a 1.6 crop body at all, in reasonable light levels. Somtimes out to 500mm.
I do use a monopod to help with the weight (and also a small amount of stability).
Modern cameras help by gracefully handling higher ISO values.
Jul 21, 2019 11:03:18 #
RichardTaylor wrote:
Using a tripod in some locations will get you thrown out.
I haven't used a tripod when using a Sigma 150-500, on a 1.6 crop body at all, in reasonable light levels. Somtimes out to 500mm.
I do use a monopod to help with the weight (and also a small amount of stability).
I haven't used a tripod when using a Sigma 150-500, on a 1.6 crop body at all, in reasonable light levels. Somtimes out to 500mm.
I do use a monopod to help with the weight (and also a small amount of stability).
You're very brave, shooting that great big heavy thing, full out - hand-held … or, is THAT when you bring the monopod into play, Richard?
Jul 21, 2019 11:31:29 #
rehess wrote:
Modern cameras help by gracefully handling higher ISO values.
Yup, RE … and that KP of yours - is probably the highest ISO-handling APS-C of the lot, right now …
Jul 21, 2019 11:55:06 #
Chris T wrote:
Yup, RE … and that KP of yours - is probably the highest ISO-handling APS-C of the lot, right now …
Yes, this is the first camera that makes good use of 'TAv' mode {equivalent to manual mode + auto ISO}
Jul 21, 2019 12:37:23 #
rehess wrote:
Yes, this is the first camera that makes good use of 'TAv' mode {equivalent to manual mode + auto ISO}
Oh, REALLY, RE???
I thought that mode meant Time Value, COMBINED with Aperture Value … in other words - alt. Program!!!
Jul 21, 2019 13:27:28 #
Chris T wrote:
Oh, REALLY, RE???
I thought that mode meant Time Value, COMBINED with Aperture Value … in other words - alt. Program!!!
I thought that mode meant Time Value, COMBINED with Aperture Value … in other words - alt. Program!!!
'Tv', 'Av', and 'TAv' modes make a complete set.
Each one sets two sides of the exposure triangle, and lets the third 'float' to give proper exposure.
Jul 21, 2019 14:00:48 #
rehess wrote:
'Tv', 'Av', and 'TAv' modes make a complete set.
Each one sets two sides of the exposure triangle, and lets the third 'float' to give proper exposure.
Each one sets two sides of the exposure triangle, and lets the third 'float' to give proper exposure.
Yes, RE … and on OTHER brands of cameras - one has the Program Mode - which, pretty much - does the same exact thing! … No, actually - Program Mode allows the User to set ISO, OR choose AUTO ISO … so - it comes down to the same thing as the T-AV mode on Pentax Cameras …. amounts to an alternate SNAP mode - with the single difference - Auto engages the Built-in Flash … but, P - doesn't!!!!!
Jul 21, 2019 14:36:33 #
Chris T wrote:
Yes, RE … and on OTHER brands of cameras - one has the Program Mode - which, pretty much - does the same exact thing! … No, actually - Program Mode allows the User to set ISO, OR choose AUTO ISO … so - it comes down to the same thing as the T-AV mode on Pentax Cameras …. amounts to an alternate SNAP mode - with the single difference - Auto engages the Built-in Flash … but, P - doesn't!!!!!
Normally a 'Program' mode causes the camera to choose aperture and shutter speed. When I am out walking and suddenly see a bird ready to take off, I don't want to time to see if the camera chose appropriate parameters. With 'Manual' plus Auto ISO - or 'TAv' mode - I know the parameters are right because I set them as I started the walk, and ISO will be adjusted for whatever the lighting currently is.
Jul 21, 2019 14:49:26 #
rehess wrote:
Normally a 'Program' mode causes the camera to choose aperture and shutter speed. When I am out walking and suddenly see a bird ready to take off, I don't want to time to see if the camera chose appropriate parameters. With 'Manual' plus Auto ISO - or 'TAv' mode - I know the parameters are right because I set them as I started the walk, and ISO will be adjusted for whatever the lighting currently is.
Sounds to me - as though TAv - is intended to be an alternate P mode, RE …
P mode on Nikons, Canons and Sony dig cams - set AP and Time Values, and the user chooses the ISO.
Alternately - you can set the ISO on Auto - and then you're covered, all ways …
Jul 21, 2019 17:28:14 #
Chris T wrote:
You're very brave, shooting that great big heavy thing, full out - hand-held … or, is THAT when you bring the monopod into play, Richard?
Almost always monopod (except when paning).
Jul 21, 2019 18:34:20 #
RichardTaylor wrote:
Almost always monopod (except when paning).
You use a REAL tripod - when doing a Panoramic, do you, Richard?
How close do you stitch together your shots, whilst panning?
Jul 21, 2019 18:57:21 #
Chris T wrote:
You use a REAL tripod - when doing a Panoramic, do you, Richard?
How close do you stitch together your shots, whilst panning?
How close do you stitch together your shots, whilst panning?
Panorama (#1) - When you stitch a series of images together to make a larger image.
I usually overlap by about 30% when shooting. Lightroom can stitch relatively simple images. For the more complex ones Photoshop does the trick. All mine so far have been hand held.
Panning (#2) - relatively slow shutter speed whilst you track and shoot a subject.
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Jul 22, 2019 15:15:01 #
RichardTaylor wrote:
Panorama (#1) - When you stitch a series of images together to make a larger image.
I usually overlap by about 30% when shooting. Lightroom can stitch relatively simple images. For the more complex ones Photoshop does the trick. All mine so far have been hand held.
Panning (#2) - relatively slow shutter speed whilst you track and shoot a subject.
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I usually overlap by about 30% when shooting. Lightroom can stitch relatively simple images. For the more complex ones Photoshop does the trick. All mine so far have been hand held.
Panning (#2) - relatively slow shutter speed whilst you track and shoot a subject.
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Just how slow was the speed at which you caught that Austin Healey, whilst panning, Richard?
Jul 22, 2019 16:02:08 #
Chris T wrote:
Just how slow was the speed at which you caught that Austin Healey, whilst panning, Richard?
What Austin Healey?
The exif data is in the image.
Jul 22, 2019 16:47:13 #
RichardTaylor wrote:
What Austin Healey?
The exif data is in the image.
The exif data is in the image.
Well - it sure ISN'T a Triumph … Sunbeam, perhaps?
I see you changed it to a Formula One, now …
Can't keep up with you, Richard ….
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