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A quick test shot today "Pushing the envelope" already with new kit and old kit... my “Sweetheart” (SMC Pentax-A* 85mm F1.4) at wide open aperture and fastest shutter speed body can do.

CreationBear · 05-05-2016, 12:04 PM

Awesome, it would probably take a shot of Kate Upton and Emily Rajakovich having a pillow-fight to make up for all your travails, but at least the bluidy claymore can go back in its scabbard now...

At any rate, I'm definitely looking forward to what you find with the K-1--I came across a stray comment yesterday that averred it brings that ineffable "medium format" look to the party, but no doubt it will take time to build a consensus.

Fenwoodian · 05-05-2016, 12:05 PM

3D look with nice bokeh, what else would one expect from this legendary lens on the soon to be legendary K1 !

Can't wait to see more...

**taks** · 05-05-2016, 01:05 PM

Too good to be a quick test. Excellent shot

I like this a lot.

**Kerrowdown** · 05-05-2016, 01:11 PM

Originally posted by taks

Too good to be a quick test. Excellent shot I like this a lot.

Thanks very much for your kind words.

Once I get a wee bit of free time I'll put her through her paces so that I know both what she's capable of and how best I can utilise her.

lesmore49 · 05-05-2016, 01:11 PM

That depth of field is quite striking. K-1 (new kit), I'm guessing.

You've mentioned before...if my old memory is holding up

.... that you use some kind of Canikon

for your professional work. Are you considering using the K-1 in this area of your work ?

**Kerrowdown** · 05-05-2016, 01:14 PM

Originally posted by CreationBear

At any rate, I'm definitely looking forward to what you find with the K-1

My first reactions are that I've bought a very clever camera and that I've turned off most of the cleverness already, to leave me with a basic manual full frame digital camera.

But that's just how I roll.

**Kerrowdown** · 05-05-2016, 01:26 PM

Originally posted by lesmore49

That depth of field is quite striking.

Thanks, wide open helps with that.

Originally posted by lesmore49

K-1 (new kit), I'm guessing.

Your quite correct.

Originally posted by lesmore49

You've mentioned before...if my old memory is holding up

Your doing better with yours than I'm doing with mine, what day is it and did I have breakfast?

Originally posted by lesmore49

Are you considering using the K-1 in this area of your work ?

Often it's client controlled or specified, for me... it should really be all about the image, however might slip one in from the K1 and see if anyone notices...

slowpez · 05-06-2016, 07:11 AM

Congrats on the new camera Kerrowdown. You have already proved it is an amazing piece of equipment. Can't wait to see more.

**Kerrowdown** · 05-08-2016, 09:10 AM

Originally posted by slowpez

Congrats on the new camera Kerrowdown

Thank you.

Originally posted by slowpez

You have already proved it is an amazing piece of equipment

Hardly, but I'm working on it.

Adam · 12-13-2017, 01:09 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

A quick test shot today "Pushing the envelope" already with new kit and old kit... my “Sweetheart” (SMC Pentax-A* 85mm F1.4) at wide open aperture and fastest shutter speed body can do.

Wonderful shot! The sharpness of the foreground with the pleasant bokeh in the background makes for a very interesting composition.

**Kerrowdown** · 12-13-2017, 06:41 AM

Originally posted by Adam

Wonderful shot! The sharpness of the foreground with the pleasant bokeh in the background makes for a very interesting composition.

Thank you for your kind words.

photoptimist · 12-13-2017, 06:46 AM

Nice benchmark image!

**Kerrowdown** · 12-13-2017, 07:34 AM

Originally posted by photoptimist

Nice benchmark image!

No pun intended I’m sure...

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05-05-2016, 01:26 PM	#8
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,863 Original Poster	Originally posted by lesmore49 That depth of field is quite striking. Thanks, wide open helps with that. Originally posted by lesmore49 K-1 (new kit), I'm guessing. Your quite correct. Originally posted by lesmore49 You've mentioned before...if my old memory is holding up Your doing better with yours than I'm doing with mine, what day is it and did I have breakfast? Originally posted by lesmore49 Are you considering using the K-1 in this area of your work ? Often it's client controlled or specified, for me... it should really be all about the image, however might slip one in from the K1 and see if anyone notices... Last edited by Kerrowdown; 05-05-2016 at 02:16 PM.

12-13-2017, 01:09 AM	#11
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by Kerrowdown A quick test shot today "Pushing the envelope" already with new kit and old kit... my “Sweetheart” (SMC Pentax-A* 85mm F1.4) at wide open aperture and fastest shutter speed body can do. Wonderful shot! The sharpness of the foreground with the pleasant bokeh in the background makes for a very interesting composition. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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05-05-2016, 12:04 PM	#2
CreationBear Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 2,415	Awesome, it would probably take a shot of Kate Upton and Emily Rajakovich having a pillow-fight to make up for all your travails, but at least the bluidy claymore can go back in its scabbard now... At any rate, I'm definitely looking forward to what you find with the K-1--I came across a stray comment yesterday that averred it brings that ineffable "medium format" look to the party, but no doubt it will take time to build a consensus.

05-05-2016, 12:05 PM	#3
Fenwoodian Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,875	3D look with nice bokeh, what else would one expect from this legendary lens on the soon to be legendary K1 ! Can't wait to see more...

05-05-2016, 01:05 PM	#4
taks Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,779	Too good to be a quick test. Excellent shot I like this a lot.

05-05-2016, 01:11 PM	#5
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,863 Original Poster	Originally posted by taks Too good to be a quick test. Excellent shot I like this a lot. Thanks very much for your kind words. Once I get a wee bit of free time I'll put her through her paces so that I know both what she's capable of and how best I can utilise her.

05-05-2016, 01:11 PM	#6
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,350	That depth of field is quite striking. K-1 (new kit), I'm guessing. You've mentioned before...if my old memory is holding up .... that you use some kind of Canikon for your professional work. Are you considering using the K-1 in this area of your work ?

05-05-2016, 01:14 PM	#7
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,863 Original Poster	Originally posted by CreationBear At any rate, I'm definitely looking forward to what you find with the K-1 My first reactions are that I've bought a very clever camera and that I've turned off most of the cleverness already, to leave me with a basic manual full frame digital camera. But that's just how I roll.

05-06-2016, 07:11 AM	#9
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	Congrats on the new camera Kerrowdown. You have already proved it is an amazing piece of equipment. Can't wait to see more.

05-08-2016, 09:10 AM	#10
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,863 Original Poster	Originally posted by slowpez Congrats on the new camera Kerrowdown Thank you. Originally posted by slowpez You have already proved it is an amazing piece of equipment Hardly, but I'm working on it.

12-13-2017, 06:41 AM	#12
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,863 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Wonderful shot! The sharpness of the foreground with the pleasant bokeh in the background makes for a very interesting composition. Thank you for your kind words.

12-13-2017, 06:46 AM	#13
photoptimist Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,128	Nice benchmark image!

12-13-2017, 07:34 AM	#14
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,863 Original Poster	Originally posted by photoptimist Nice benchmark image! No pun intended I’m sure...

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