Pentax has released a pretty juicy K-7 plus lens(es) rebate. Buy a Pentax K-7 and get $100 off each pentax lens on the rebate form (listed on the PDF and below).  You can buy up to five pentax lenses under the rebate which means you could save up to $500 on Pentax glass.

The rebate is in the form of a visa gift card.  The K-7 has dropped since its introductory price as well making this a great time to jump in if you are looking for a digital system and you like the K-7 features.

PENTAX K-7 REBATE

K-7 Lens Kit w/DA 18-55mm WR $100.00
UPC Code: 027075155305– Product Code: 17831

DA ★ 50-135mm F2.8 ED (IF) $100.00
UPC Code: 027075129276 – Product Code: 21660

DA ★ 55mm F1.4 $100.00
UPC Code: 027075147348 – Product Code: 21790

DA ★ 200mm F2.8 ED (IF) SDM $100.00
UPC Code: 027075139213 – Product Code: 21700

DA 15mm F4.0 ED Limited $100.00
UPC Code: 027075147362 – Product Code: 21800

DA 21mm F3.2 AL Limited $100.00
UPC Code: 027075122161 – Product Code: 21590

DA 35mm F2.8 Macro Limited $100.00
UPC Code: 027075141209 – Product Code: 21730

DA 40mm F2.8 Limited $100.00
UPC Code: 027075111004 – Product Code: 21550

DA 70mm F2.4 Limited $100.00
UPC Code: 027075124783 – Product Code: 21620

DA 10-17mm Fisheye F3.5-4.5 ED (IF) $100.00
UPC Code: 027075117280 – Product Code: 21580

DA 12-24mm F4.0 ED AL (IF) $100.00
UPC Code: 027075114173 – Product Code: 21577

DA 14mm F2.8 ED (IF) $100.00
UPC Code: 027075042568 – Product Code: 21510

DA 16-45mm F4.0 ED, AL $100.00
UPC Code: 027075079762 – Product Code: 21507

DA 17-70mm F4.0 ED (IF) SDM $100.00
UPC Code: 027075141223 – Product Code: 21740

DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL WR $100.00
UPC Code: 027075154407 – Product Code: 21880

DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL II $100.00
UPC Code: 027075139220 – Product Code: 21717

DA 50-200mm F4.0-5.6 ED WR $100.00
UPC Code: 027075154308 – Product Code: 21870

DA 50-200mm F4.0-5.6 ED $100.00
UPC Code: 027075113695 – Product Code: 21567

DA 55-300mm F4.0-5.8 ED $100.00
UPC Code: 027075141186 – Product Code: 21720

D FA 50mm F2.8 Macro $100.00
UPC Code: 027075108639 – Product Code: 21530

D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro $100.00
UPC Code: 027075108622 – Product Code: 21520

FA 50mm F1.4 $100.00
UPC Code: 027075030534 – Product Code: 20817

Very interesting tech for both video and stills.  In development. http://www.livetechnologies.com.au/products.htm

A brief video showing a blurb about it here (Inventors: Live Lens):

http://www.abc.net.au/tv/newinventors/txt/s2746555.htm

I’d be interested in getting some feedback on what topics you would like to see discussed regarding HDRI.  Please send me questions you have about High Dynamic Range Imaging. It could be camera or hardware related for capture or software related for post processing.  Either leave a comment on this blog post (which will post when I get to it and approve it) or you can email me using my email address provided at the bottom of my web page on http://www.digitalcoastimage.com

I might not be able to address every single request, but I will definitely attempt to do so.

-Michael James

First off.  I know I’m abusing the terminology.  Both here and on twitter with my handle being HDRphotography.  I’m well aware of how this is completely wrong. But twitter limits your handle and “TonemappingPhotography” was not available  :)

Yes.  I’m guilty of this misuse of the “HDR” call letters that really is tonemapped output.  But the public (Flickr, etc…) has already associated the final image that has been “HDR’d” to be HDR.  So in order to not fight the flow I just use the term HDR incorrectly to not confuse the masses.  I’m basically saying… I don’t need anymore personal emails explaining technicalities and terminology.  I’m fully aware that I’m a part of the problem and not the solution!  :)  Anyhoooo…

I’ve been VERY busy shooting lately. A builder and an architect for new clients has kept me quite busy behind the lens.  Only a quick update tonight, BUT there is a storm heading my way late this weekend that will keep this area cloudy for a week  (keeping me from shooting) so I’ll have time to update the blog next week.

I’ve not had a commercial need for timelapse, nor HDR Timelapse for that matter, but captured one this week that I’ll edit next week.  Here is a capture of the capture (a snap shot of the timelapse in action taken with my Sigma SD14):
HDR TIMELAPSE

I’m not sure yet how the HDR Timelapse will turn out, but it didn’t interfere with the actual shoot (I was shooting on a lower level with my SD14 while the D3 was capturing the timelapse).

In the FWIW category… I tweeted this, but in case you missed it here is a recent shoot for a client that LOVES saturation (a rental company). Mostly because the water is such a selling point for folks who vacation here.  In this case these were all shot with a D3 (no SD14 shots in this series).  Not all the rooms are great, but hey… it’s not a portfolio shoot… its to show renters where the kids and family will play/sleep/eat. Very different atmosphere and lighting challenges on this shoot.  I did the best I could.
UNIT 406w  -  All shots w/Nikon D3

Finally, a shoot for a Realtor’s new listing.  I over cranked them a bit, but the lighting was tough.  The haze that day was intense and I did the best I could to pull the windows in, but it was brutal.  All D3 here as well:
Seagrove Beach, FL – Realtor Listing

That’s it for tonight.  It’s been too long since the last update so felt like posting something!  More useful posts to come next week!