 |  Pentax K-5 II Review  The Pentax K-5 II and K-5 IIs are aimed directly at serious photographers. These models are outfitted with a 16-megapixel CMOS image sensor, a rugged weather-resistant body, high light sensitivity (up to ISO 51200), and top shutter speed of 1/8000 second. The IIs is aimed at professionals who would prefer not to have the anti-aliasing filter, which smooths out fine details by decreasing high frequencies and distortion. I reviewed the K-5 II with the DA 18-135mm kit lens, which retails for $1,550. The hefty K-5 II definitely feels like it could survive some serious knocks. The magnesium alloy and stainless steel body feels very rugged and weighs 26.1 ounces with the battery and SD memory card installed. The full-size hand grip is contoured to help you keep a firm and steady handle on the camera. Weather resistance is achieved through 77 protective seals, which make the camera operable down to 14 degrees F, or -10 degrees C. This full weather seal will help keep out moisture, sand, and dust, though dust is more likely to intrude during a lens swap and land on the sensor. To help with this, there's a helpful dust-removal feature whereby you take a picture to help locate dust, and can view that image on the LCD while cleaning the sensor... Continue Reading |
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by Saket Bajaj (Canon 60D) "I liked the intricate detail on the key chain and shot it. It was a real challenge for me to take this shot with less light as it was in a bedroom. As, there was a little movement on the keys due to the air from the fan, I had to choose a higher shutter speed and likewise a smaller aperture to maintain sharpness. f/7.1 ISO-400 1/100 sec." Click Here to See Today's Photo of the Day Winner! | Are you a Steve's Fan on Facebook? Steve's Digicams now has over 6,225 awesome fans around the world and we'd love for you to join our social network. It's a fun place to see high resolution Photo of the Day albums, interact with other shutterbugs, post your own photos, and read our latest articles or reviews! | Steve's Digicams Most Popular News Stories  Photographer Busts Thief Who Tried to Sell Stolen Camera on Craigslist As photographers of all levels, Steve's Digicams Readers know our passion/hobby/profession is an expensive one. Cameras bodies, multiple lenses, memory cards, batteries, bags -- it all adds up. Can you imagine what it would be like to lose your point-and-shoot, EVIL, or DSLR camera? Knowing that it was out there and likely to be sold? One fellow enthusiast, Jeff Hu, recently woke up after throwing a party to discover his prized Canon T2i missing. Stolen by a friend-of-a-friend (of-a-friend), there was nothing to do except file a police report... until Jeff found his camera for sale on Craigslist... Continue Reading 
Quick Tip: Use Gaffer's Tape for Unique Catch Light Shapes The biggest secret to good photographs isn't composition and it's definitely not gear - it's lighting. Great lighting can make an otherwise humdrum photo into something amazing, and clever use of light can give it that extra nudge. Nick Fancher came up with a way to customize catch lights to create interesting effects in the eyes of his subjects. Fancher creates this unique look by using white and black gaffer's tape on... Continue Reading  Create Cool Ethereal Photos with a Sandwich Bag and a Magic Marker Magic markers have never really lived up to their name, but this tip from DIY Photogrpahy sure does add some magic to your shots. If you're looking for a bit of haze or an ethereal hint of color, all you really need is a sandwich bag and some magic markers. It's simple enough to do. Take a a clear plastic bag, use a maker to give it the color you want, tear a hole in the bottom of the bag and put it around your lens, with a bit of the bag falling into frame... Continue Reading | |
