6bender: Comments: Digital Photography Review

On and on bass in the My best picture ever ! challenge (2 comments in total)

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tarakanchik: pretty interesting

Thanks. I didn't think it would do well here, but worth a shot. Most people go for the standard "pretty" shots.

Direct link | Posted on Apr 21, 2013 at 03:52:55 UTC

On Lone Rider in the B&W Digital Lomography challenge (4 comments in total)

I wouldn't call it "Lomo" but a nice shot nonetheless.

Direct link | Posted on Nov 5, 2012 at 04:36:23 UTC as 1st comment

On Just Posted: Pentax K-30 full review news story (272 comments in total)

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jonikon: The K-30 may be a very good camera (leaving the reliability issue of Pentax DSLRs aside), but it only makes up one half of the image quality equation, with the other half being the lens in front of the sensor. Unfortunately the Pentax DSLRs suffer from a lot of cheap lenses with poor optical qualities, or very expensive lenses with acceptable, but not exceptional optical qualities.
For example, the Pentax SMC 16-50mm f/2.8 lens is over $1400 at reputable dealers like B&H photo, but this lens only gets 3 stars out of 5 (or 60%), for optical quality from the Photozone lens review. For value and the ultimate in optical lens quality, Nikon is a much better choice for lenses than Pentax, which makes a Nikon DSLR the better choice for a camera.

There is no reliability issue with Pentax DSLRS that is any different with any other brand. I used a K20D for 3 years with ZERO issues. Granted the SDM issues with some lenses have been a sore point but optically Pentax lenses are as good or better than any other. You're splitting hairs - the Nikon 17-55 f2.8 gets 3.5 stars. No big difference. How about looking at photos instead of charts. Sony lenses test horribly but I've seen a number of great photos taken with them.

Direct link | Posted on Oct 30, 2012 at 17:02:20 UTC

On Leaf on Truck in the The Lonely Leaf challenge (6 comments in total)

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photo nuts: Entry with the nicest colors. Well done!

Thanks nuts. Just one of those "keep it simple" pics.

Direct link | Posted on Sep 26, 2012 at 03:36:16 UTC

On Leaf on Truck in the The Lonely Leaf challenge (6 comments in total)

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James A Rinner: Very nicely done! Thanks for entering and congratulations on the 1st!

Thank you!!

Direct link | Posted on Sep 26, 2012 at 03:35:38 UTC

On Focus on sound in the Selective Focus challenge (3 comments in total)

Nice colorful image. It caught ny eye because I actually own a Honeytone amp just like that!

Direct link | Posted on Jul 11, 2012 at 17:49:04 UTC as 1st comment

On Natures Reclaim in the Remembering te Past: Front Porch with Wooden Railing challenge (8 comments in total)

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John Cal: Excellent work, very creepy :)

Creepy seems to turn up in a lot of my work. Hmm

Direct link | Posted on Jun 27, 2012 at 03:13:44 UTC

On Natures Reclaim in the Remembering te Past: Front Porch with Wooden Railing challenge (8 comments in total)

Thanks. My first 1st place!

Direct link | Posted on Jun 26, 2012 at 22:58:05 UTC as 4th comment

On River Sunset in the Sunset challenge (2 comments in total)

Thanks. A little upside/downside

Direct link | Posted on Jun 15, 2012 at 19:09:43 UTC as 1st comment

On Asylum in the Spooky old buildings challenge (2 comments in total)

Thanks. Sadly the building was demolished recently to make way for a boring office park

Direct link | Posted on Jun 15, 2012 at 15:21:02 UTC as 1st comment

On Lilac breasted roller in the Colorful Animal(s) challenge (9 comments in total)

Great shot of a really cool looking bird

Direct link | Posted on Jun 26, 2011 at 22:38:27 UTC as 5th comment

On Shopping Trip in the B&W Digital Lomography challenge (2 comments in total)

I realized that after posting, that's why I withdrew immediately. I got caught up in the Lomo in the title but not the B&W :-)

Direct link | Posted on Apr 24, 2010 at 21:43:00 UTC as 1st comment