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SDQ Dynamic Range

Started Jul 21, 2017 | Discussions thread
OP lockhrt Regular Member • Posts: 198
Re: SDQ Dynamic Range

MrImprovement wrote:

First off, you have some great photos!

I have a K3-II and a DP2 Quattro.

Probably the K3-II is not the one you should get, I would recommend the full-frame K1 instead, if you can swing it (and if enough of your lenses cover full frame. K1 has 36MP and thus is pretty close to the sd Quattro sharpness.

Have you made any prints from both Pentax and Sigma source files? I would recommend printing them both at 8x10 or larger size and looking at how the prints come out.

The sdQ can be considered, however it is a different way of operating and different way to handle exposure (which I haven't quite nailed yet, in difficult lighting situations). Probably you should spring for the sdQH, if you want to make 20x30 or higher prints.

Thanks! I had forgotten I still had a link in my signature.

You are right - the K1 is what I need. However, at this point in my life, the K1 far exceeds what I am willing to spend on a camera. If I made money with my photos, I would not hesitate. But this is just a hobby, and right now that money is going to diapers...

I should print a SDQ file. That is a good idea. I need to find a SDQ file somewhat similar to what I would print. I have printed my K5 and K7 to 20x30 with great results.

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