New Pentax K3Mk3 Monochrome
Nov 18, 2023 01:12:29 #
Durangoan
Loc: Durango,Colorado
I decided it is time to return to some B&W photography. I never have shot B&W exclusively, but usually enjoyed it when I did. I already own the color Pentax K3Mk3, K1 and many lenses. These are from my first few outings with the new body. Most of these are very slightly adjusted for contrast or exposure.
This is SOOC.
Shadows lightened
Slight contrast and shadows adjustment.
SOOC. yes, I see the dust spot...
Shadows slightly lightened.
Nov 18, 2023 07:31:32 #
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... and nicely done!!! Great B/W shots!!!!!!!!
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Nov 20, 2023 09:37:49 #
Artcameraman
Loc: Springfield NH
I love B&W because it really isn't B&W. That said, Get a camera converted to 850nm Infrared and you'll be hooked on a new kind on B&W. Cheers.
Nov 20, 2023 10:57:54 #
As one who absolutely loves B&W and learned the zone system directly from AA, most digital B&W photos do not quite meet what I like. On the other hand, I really like what you have done. Well done.
Nov 22, 2023 08:36:55 #
Durangoan
Loc: Durango,Colorado
I couldn't believe how calm it was that day. I have been there several times and never seen tracks from people on the dunes.
Nov 22, 2023 08:46:08 #
Durangoan
Loc: Durango,Colorado
I have a variable IR filter that I have been playing with once in a while with poor results. Using it will be one of my next experiments. Work and short days keep getting in the way of all this fun. Also, I took the IR filter out of a Lumix
DMC-ZS3 that I had sitting around. Interesting, weird results, unfortunately JPEG only.
DMC-ZS3 that I had sitting around. Interesting, weird results, unfortunately JPEG only.
Nov 22, 2023 09:05:43 #
Durangoan
Loc: Durango,Colorado
Hi Bart, Thanks for the kind words, much appreciated! This is an interesting camera since it only records luminance, much like a B&W film. Most(All?) of the software programs are geared for color conversion to B&W which doesn't exactly work with this type of file. I have been using Affinity for a few years now, but I might need to find something else. I have been watching the Pentax forum to see if anyone else has found something. I feel like I need to review the zone system and see if that helps give me some guidance on processing. it is quite the learning curve as I knew it would be.
John
John
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