Every time you snap a photograph with your digital camera, your camera generates an image histogram for it. That graph that you see when you are viewing your photographs either on your digital camera or on your computer. But what does it actually mean? It gives you valuable information about the tonal distribution of your image. Read the rest of this entry »
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When getting started with photography there can seem to be an overwhelming amount of terms to learn. What is shutter speed? In this guide we will define this term, and explain how it affects the results of your photograph. Read the rest of this entry »
When getting started with photography there can seem to be an overwhelming amount of terms to learn. What is ISO? In this guide we will define this term, and explain how it affects the results of your photograph. Read the rest of this entry »
That big wheel on the top of your camera with all of the different modes on it. You know the one. What are all those modes and how are they useful? I will explain them in this article. Read the rest of this entry »
When getting started with photography there can seem to be an overwhelming amount of terms to learn. What is aperture? In this guide we will define this term, and explain how it affects the results of your photograph. Read the rest of this entry »
Purchasing a lens is a big investment. A lot of nice lenses are more expensive than the actual camera bodies, and photographers swear by their “glass”. In my experience you typically get what you pay for. A lens that costs a lot of money is probably going to give you really clear photographs. On the other hand a cheap “add-on” lens may add blur or other faults. But how do you choose which lens to purchase? Read the rest of this entry »
Camera noise. Basically that “grainy” look that you get in a photograph in low light and high ISO situations. The Pentax K-x has a noise reduction feature and a maximum ISO of 12800 (wow), it manages noise pretty well at high ISOs. I agree that noise can be a distraction on some photographs (landscapes, portraits, etc) but what if you want a “grainy” look. Well, I tried it out. Read the rest of this entry »
White balance can make or break a photograph. If you are shooting in RAW and have post-processing software you can typically adjust the white balance after you take the shot, but its nice when you get the white balance correct before taking the shot. The K-x has an auto white balance mode, but I find that it doesn’t typically pick up on a correct setting, and I often get red or orange tinted pictures in low lighting. Read the rest of this entry »
Cross processing is the procedure of deliberately processing photographic film in a chemical solution intended for a different type of film. The results are often quite interesting, odd colors and different contrast. The K-x has a built in “cross processing mode” that will automatically “cross process” your photographs right on your camera. Learn how to turn it on, and check out some examples. Read the rest of this entry »
Selecting a digital camera brand is a difficult task. Once you purchase your camera and buy a few lenses for it you are pretty much with that brand for the long haul! (Unless you have tons of money lying around) One thing that drew me to the Pentax brand was the fact that you could use all these old lenses with their new digital SLRs. There is just a little bit of extra setup you have to do to use an older lens with the K-x, and an article on Pentax’s support site explains how to do it. Link and instructions after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »
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