f._timothy_knapik

Hello. I have processed about 850 DNG images in Lightroom. I am going to export

them in the highest quality JPEGs. I want to Batch process them in an Action

Set-Noiseware Pro and Nik Sharpener Pro. The most I have processed before was

about 150. Do you think I should do all 850 at once, or split the processing

into smaller amounts? I am exporting them into JPEGs because I am not sure my

computer can handle processing 850 TIFF files. My computer is a PC, Pentium 4,

3.Hz, I GB RAM, 500 GB external HD. Any advice will be appreciated. Thank you.

Francis

Thank you for your replies. I just got the camera a couple of days ago. I got it for under $400.00. I went to the Samsung site to check for updates. They had one that will allow the use of SD cards larger than 1GB (which seems small to began with), if I read the directions correctly on the Samsung site, I download the firmware update on an SD card, and then download the update from the SD card to the camera. Is this correct? It is nice to be using a Pentax again. Having a lot of fun using my old lenses and flashes. I have been shooting in Raw and the images look great. The AF500FTZ flash works fine as a TTL flash. Actually, I think the results are as accurate as my Olympus E-1 and FL-50 combination. Maybe more consistent. I just wish the AF illuminate assist light on the AF500FTZ worked with the Samsung GX-1s. Thanks again.

Tim

Hello. I have a chance to purchase a Samsung GX-1S at a very good price. I have

a few Pentax lenses and a couple of decent Pentax flashes, the AF280T and

AF500FTZ. I would like to use the GX-1S as a back up for weddings. Does anyone

know if the GX-1S is compatible with the AF500FTZ or AF280T? Thank you.

Francis

Hello. In Lightroom 1.1, is it possible to permanently disable the sharpening

and noise reduction? Well maybe not permanently, but until I decide to turn

them on. Now I am turning them off for each photograph I process. Thank you.

Francis

Hello. Lee Bacsik I have a Sunpak 544 that I used for weddings with my film cameras. It was always very accurate. When I use it with my E-1, I tend to get over exposed images. Can you give me any tips or suggestions for using the 544 with the E-1? Thank you.

Francis

Hello. I am seriously considering purchasing a Minolta Maxxum 7D w/

28-75mm f/2.8 from Adorama. I have done some research on this camera

and most speak very favorable about the camera. Including "official"

reviews. Most complaints are regarding back- focus problems. As I am

thinking of using this camera for weddings, it has me concerned. Can

anyone with experience with this camera comment on this issue? Any

insight to this camera will be appreciated. Thank you.

Francis

Hello. I am seriously considering purchasing a Minolta Maxxum 7D w/

28-75mm f/2.8 from Adorama. I have done some research on this

camera and most speak very favorable about the camera.

Including "official" reviews. Most complaints are regarding back-

focus problems. As I am thinking of using this camera for weddings,

it has me concerned. Can anyone with experience with this camera

comment on this issue? Any insight to this camera will be

appreciated. Thank you.

Francis

Hello. I have read a lot of the posts here regarding the

Lightsphere. It is my understanding that the Lightsphere is made for

digital cameras. Does anyone use the Lightsphere with film cameras?

Thanks.

Francis

Hello. I am looking to a printer that will print up to 13" X 19". I

will be using it mainly for B&W. I was in OfficeMax and they have an

HP 9800 for $299.00. I can get $25.00 off the price plus I have a

bunch of gift certificates. This makes the purchase of the printer

very tempting. I have done some research with varied results. So,is

there any major downside to this printer? To those that use this

printer, how are the results? Any info, tips and warnings will be

much appreciated. Thank you.

Francis

Alan, good question (I have been know to jump to conclusions before thinking things through). I have used the the same f stop and tried using the same shutter speed. I have used auto and manual modes. Thanks.

Francis

Hello. I have found that I get different meter readings from using

FA,A, and M lenses on my PZ-1P camera. I even tried metering off a

gray card that filled the entire screen with the different lenses. If

I use the FA 50/1.4 then switch to an A or M lens, the A and M lens

usually indicates underexposure of 1/2 to 1 stop compared to the FA

50/1.4. Has anyone else experienced this? Thank you.

Francis

Hello. I am slowly getting into the digital process. Thank goodness

for photo.net. The question I have is: As far as scanners go, current

and any trends for the future, consumer and commercial scanners, would

it be better now to shoot with slide or print film? I shoot a lot of

landscape

and cityscape scenes. Thank you.

Francis

Thank you everyone for the answers. I think I will look for a Photoshop 5.5 book and try to learn how to use Photoshop.

Tim

Hello. I am just beginning to get into digital photography. When I

have my film developed, I have the images put on a CD. I was given an

older computer with Photoshop 5.5 on it. I know that this is an older

version of Photoshop but will it be sufficient enough for now as I

start to learn post digital capture "darkroom" applications? Or should

I purchase something like Photoshop Elements 3? Thank you.

Francis

Thanks for the answers. I just placed an order with Jon Goodman.

Francis

Hello. Has anyone replaced the foam on their MX that the mirror goes

up against? Has anyone done this themselves? On my old (aren't they

all?) MX the foam has turned to black gunk. I would like to try to

replace the foam myself. Any advise? Thank you.

Francis

Hello. I may buy a *istD. I am aware that, in practical use, focal

lengths are different on film cameras and digital cameras. I believe

it has to do with sensor size. I do not care much for technical

details. What I need to know is: When I look through the viewfinder

of the *istD, regardless of what focal length lens I have on it, is

what I see in the viewfinder going to be the image I will capture?

Also, is there a comparison chart that shows the focal length of

lenses when they are used on a digital camera(*istD) and a film

camera? Example, a 24mm lens on a film camera would be the equivalent

of what on the *istD. Thank you.

Francis

Hello. First, thank you for all the answers to the PZ-1p question

that I asked. I am going to keep it. I am looking for a reasonably

priced 24mm lens. Most likley I will be purchasing a used one. Auto

or manual focus will be fine. I am looking for the best optical

quality for the buck. Preferably an f2 or 2.8 lens. Any suggestions?

As always, thanks.

Francis

Thank you everyone for your responses.I have decided to keep the PZ-1p. As Douglas pointed out, the prices that film cameras are selling for are not very good. As I use my cameras a lot, my other camera is the LX (I would never part with that camera), the PZ-1p is not in LN condition. Thanks again.

Francis

Hello. I am thinking of selling my PZ-1p and purchasing an MZ-S. I

really like the PZ-1p but I find it bulky. I like the MZ-S in my

hands much more. I have had it for about 3 years. I have the Pentax

extended warranty and will send the camera in for a clean and lube

before I sell it. I will also be selling the grip with it. So, can

anyone suggest what I should ask for it? Thanks.

Francis

Hello. Can anyone recommend a Macro Lens (50mm & 100mm)that is

excellent when used as a general lens also? Thanks.

Francis

I have the Pentax Macro M-100/4 lens. Would there be a noticable

improvement with regards to distances of 15'-infinity if I were using

a Pentax non Macro M 100/2.8 or M-100/2 ? I am most concerned with

sharpness. Thanks!

Francis

Hello. Has anyone used a Kiev Prismfinder on a Mamiya 330? I see that

they are for sale from a place called Baier Fototechnik. Before I

order one, I would like some input from actual users of this prism

with the Mamiya 330. Thank you.

Francis

Hello. After doing the research, I believe the GW670III is the medium

format camera that would best serve my needs (and wallet). My only

concerns are the comments regarding the shutter. Someone said that

the shutter does not "seem" accurate. I have also read that another

person had to replace the shutter after approximately 500 exposures.

Can any users of this camera comment on this? Also any comments on

the general durability of this camera would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Francis T. Knapik

Hello. Has anyone used the Nacco liquid film developers(Standard 76, Super 76). Any info on these developers is appreciated. Thank you.

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Francis T. Knapik