MJP Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 A fragile smile. Tracking AF in AF-Continuous using screw-drive lenses on the K-5 IIs isn't the quickest and I had to work bloody hard that day to get shots in focus. Around a 20-25% hit rate at best I reckon using the Pentax-FA 77mm f/1.8 Limited which is an absolute b!tch to get sharp focus even in good light but when it does (rarely, even after fine calibration) the thing utterly shines. I have since changed my technique by changing the focus settings so the half press shutter button AF activation is switched off and you need to hold the AF button down on the back of the camera instead. Apparently the K-3 is much quicker with screw-drive lenses having a much more powerful screw-drive motor and tracking AF-C is much improved especially with the new 27-point (25 cross point) AF system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiddlesticks Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 A fragile smile. Tracking AF in AF-Continuous using screw-drive lenses on the K-5 IIs isn't the quickest and I had to work bloody hard that day to get shots in focus. Around a 20-25% hit rate at best I reckon using the Pentax-FA 77mm f/1.8 Limited which is an absolute b!tch to get sharp focus even in good light but when it does (rarely, even after fine calibration) the thing utterly shines. I have since changed my technique by changing the focus settings so the half press shutter button AF activation is switched off and you need to hold the AF button down on the back of the camera instead. Apparently the K-3 is much quicker with screw-drive lenses having a much more powerful screw-drive motor and tracking AF-C is much improved especially with the new 27-point (25 cross point) AF system. I am a firm believer in back button focusing (if not using manual focus). If I am not shooting in manual exposure mode, the shutter release is used for exposure only. It just makes loads of sense to separate the two functions (in my opinion). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJP Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 ^^ It's so much easier and get you on target much more frequently. Also understanding the different modes helps. TAv for low light where you set the aperture and the exposure time and the camera sets the ISO, that makes low light shots easy. Av in good light and set the aperture and ISO and the camera does the exposure time. Understanding when to adjust EV and by how much. I still don't fully understand the thing I have and this is my second K series. Gone through all the settings and turned off a lot of the noise reduction for ISO's up to 3200 and a whole bunch of other things to try and squeeze the best out of the Pentax. I've realised it's enough for me and I have a <deleted> great tax bill coming up. Lens choice is also important it comes to tracking AF speed. These screw drives are slow, the HSM lenses are the fastest for focusing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabianfred Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabianfred Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 smiling with the eyes..the mouth is occupied.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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samuijimmy Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Not sure where to put this, so here goes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine51 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 ^^^SJ...I also wouldn't know where to put this but it sure looks like they're happy here! I reckon they should stay too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goompa Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 This is the best Thai Smile any man could wish to have ! The party follows in grand Thai Lady tradition - FOOD ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiddlesticks Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 This is the best Thai Smile any man could wish to have ! Fie loei 140.JPG The party follows in grand Thai Lady tradition - FOOD ! Fie loei 141.JPG That is a lovely smile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goompa Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 This is the best Thai Smile any man could wish to have ! Fie loei 140.JPG That is a lovely smile! This is best smile ever , Shame for all who don't have the pleasure I do , I have to live with this everyday , sorry people . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuijimmy Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 This is the best Thai Smile any man could wish to have ! Fie loei 140.JPG That is a lovely smile! This is best smile ever , Shame for all who don't have the pleasure I do , I have to live with this everyday , sorry people . But I bet they are happier people than some who have too much! I see this with Thai and Burmese people I know here... genuinely, nice people!..... and will do anything for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabianfred Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Nice rosy red cheeks of a Shan girl....the cheeks are red and skin is cracked and wind-blown because she lives on Doi Ang Khang where temperatures are down to -1 C some nights right now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuijimmy Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 ^^ Jimmy, nice smile photo ... out of likes ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuijimmy Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 This outta likes is a pain! .... so many good images today! Never seen this b4, he said it was good! ..... .... not my cuppa tea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob8891 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob8891 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 My lady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PAWNEESE Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Saw some arty farty pics on t'internet earlier today ... "inspired" me to to at least try. And how "posey" is it to addmy initials. Wooo get you ! First one not look tooooo Thai but was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuijimmy Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Saw some arty farty pics on t'internet earlier today ... "inspired" me to to at least try. And how "posey" is it to addmy initials. Wooo get you ! First one not look tooooo Thai but was. first one looks like she's a bit plastered! What program are you using to give these pics interesting effects.... or is it a program on your camera... (I think I saw you mention that, somewhere?.... ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAWNEESE Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 I will private message you ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAWNEESE Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 I should have posted original .. taken with cheap camera a year or two back, Still wont give up on arty farty yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAWNEESE Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Is it me or is this flipped over version "more better". Never tried that before. I guess you can tell from her eyes she is madly in love with me. It is not easy having boyish good looks and charm and sophistication. (No idea what I am on about). Its a shame you cant post pics/posts and delete a week later when you look at them again. Perhaps you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuijimmy Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Is it me or is this flipped over version "more better". Never tried that before. I guess you can tell from her eyes she is madly in love with me. It is not easy having boyish good looks and charm and sophistication. (No idea what I am on about). Its a shame you cant post pics/posts and delete a week later when you look at them again. Perhaps you can. Flipping hell! .... You'll have us all confused!.... Have you flipped your lid? .... Nah once your images are posted you have to live with it ... good or bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAWNEESE Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Oh dear .. stuck with em good or bad. Thats it. Never gonna post ever again. Well perhaps one more. Nice smile for a Thai smile thread. Arty ? .. Cant do with normal tooooooo often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJP Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Oh dear .. stuck with em good or bad. Thats it. Never gonna post ever again. Well perhaps one more. Nice smile for a Thai smile thread. Arty ? .. Cant do with normal tooooooo often. Post some more pics of birds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAWNEESE Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Ok will try and find pic of a robin ... damn was in sunny England .. not allowed in Thai Visa. Im over my sparkly lights and pink teeth period by the way. Lasted a few hours byt had a lie down since.. Now into blue and white faces. My football teams colours. West Huntspill Hammers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJP Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Ok will try and find pic of a robin ... dam_n was in sunny England .. not allowed in Thai Visa. Im over my sparkly lights and pink teeth period by the way. Lasted a few hours byt had a lie down since.. Now into blue and white faces. My football teams colours. West Huntspill Hammers. I'm a Weston boy. I'll be there next Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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