Request: DA* 200 owner who can shoot K-1 test shots

deadwolfbones · 04-24-2017, 10:52 AM

Hi all,

I'm currently working on a project for the site, rating all DA lenses for their suitability on the K-1's full-frame sensor. Adam took samples with all of the lenses, but it turns out that the DA* 200 shots are badly misfocused.

Is there a current DA* 200 / K-1 owner out there who would be willing to shoot some test shots to help us wrap up this project? Please PM me if so!

Thanks!

bertwert · 04-24-2017, 12:07 PM

@normhead; possibly?

**monochrome** · 04-24-2017, 06:54 PM

Quick cross reference of the Serial Number Database shows i_trax owns both. There may be others - I just scanned the two by eye.

**i_trax** · 04-24-2017, 07:19 PM

some of my photos, I always liked DA*200:
Search: Pentax K1 DA*200 | Flickr
will do some more when get mobile again, had a small accident at work and I am stuck at home for a while

**Rondec** · 04-25-2017, 02:55 AM

I owned it but sold it for the DFA 70-200. Still own the K-1 though...

deadwolfbones · 04-25-2017, 10:07 AM

Originally posted by i_trax

some of my photos, I always liked DA*200:
Search: Pentax K1 DA*200 | Flickr
will do some more when get mobile again, had a small accident at work and I am stuck at home for a while

Sorry to hear about your accident!

What we really need are some controlled test shots... could be something you could do from home, really. Just need to prop yourself up in a chair and snap off a few.

To be more specific, we need shots at each aperture setting, hood on and off, preferably at infinity focus. If you can also do the same thing at minimum focus distance, that would be helpful too!

Thanks in advance if you can help. No worries if not!

**LaurenOE** · 04-25-2017, 10:12 AM

Originally posted by deadwolfbones

Hi all,

Adam took samples with all of the lenses, but it turns out that the DA* 200 shots are badly misfocused.

Poor Adam...thrown under the bus.

**i_trax** · 04-27-2017, 09:52 AM

Originally posted by deadwolfbones

Sorry to hear about your accident!

What we really need are some controlled test shots... could be something you could do from home, really. Just need to prop yourself up in a chair and snap off a few.

To be more specific, we need shots at each aperture setting, hood on and off, preferably at infinity focus. If you can also do the same thing at minimum focus distance, that would be helpful too!

Thanks in advance if you can help. No worries if not!

Ok , I have my iPad connected to K-1 so can control settings remotely, camera on a tripod.
"each aperture setting" 2.8 - 22 in total 19 options, is that what you are after?
What about ISO, in AUTO?
kind regards
jack

deadwolfbones · 04-27-2017, 10:43 PM

Originally posted by i_trax

Ok , I have my iPad connected to K-1 so can control settings remotely, camera on a tripod.
"each aperture setting" 2.8 - 22 in total 19 options, is that what you are after?
What about ISO, in AUTO?
kind regards
jack

Sorry, I don't actually need each aperture setting. Brain fart when I wrote that.

You can do wide open, f/5.6, and f/11. That should be enough.

Since it's on a tripod, I'd go with base ISO.

Thanks!

**i_trax** · 04-30-2017, 04:22 AM

Hi, will send you the link to the album on Frickr will all requested photos
kind regards
jack

04-24-2017, 10:52 AM	#1
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450	*Request: DA 200 owner who can shoot K-1 test shots** Hi all, I'm currently working on a project for the site, rating all DA lenses for their suitability on the K-1's full-frame sensor. Adam took samples with all of the lenses, but it turns out that the DA* 200 shots are badly misfocused. Is there a current DA* 200 / K-1 owner out there who would be willing to shoot some test shots to help us wrap up this project? Please PM me if so! Thanks!

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i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	some of my photos, I always liked DA200: Search: Pentax K1 DA200 \| Flickr will do some more when get mobile again, had a small accident at work and I am stuck at home for a while

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Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	I owned it but sold it for the DFA 70-200. Still own the K-1 though...

04-25-2017, 10:07 AM	#6
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450 Original Poster	Originally posted by i_trax some of my photos, I always liked DA200: Search: Pentax K1 DA200 \| Flickr will do some more when get mobile again, had a small accident at work and I am stuck at home for a while Sorry to hear about your accident! What we really need are some controlled test shots... could be something you could do from home, really. Just need to prop yourself up in a chair and snap off a few. To be more specific, we need shots at each aperture setting, hood on and off, preferably at infinity focus. If you can also do the same thing at minimum focus distance, that would be helpful too! Thanks in advance if you can help. No worries if not!

04-25-2017, 10:12 AM	#7
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690	Originally posted by deadwolfbones Hi all, Adam took samples with all of the lenses, but it turns out that the DA* 200 shots are badly misfocused. Poor Adam...thrown under the bus.

04-27-2017, 09:52 AM	#8
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	Originally posted by deadwolfbones Sorry to hear about your accident! What we really need are some controlled test shots... could be something you could do from home, really. Just need to prop yourself up in a chair and snap off a few. To be more specific, we need shots at each aperture setting, hood on and off, preferably at infinity focus. If you can also do the same thing at minimum focus distance, that would be helpful too! Thanks in advance if you can help. No worries if not! Ok , I have my iPad connected to K-1 so can control settings remotely, camera on a tripod. "each aperture setting" 2.8 - 22 in total 19 options, is that what you are after? What about ISO, in AUTO? kind regards jack

04-27-2017, 10:43 PM	#9
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450 Original Poster	Originally posted by i_trax Ok , I have my iPad connected to K-1 so can control settings remotely, camera on a tripod. "each aperture setting" 2.8 - 22 in total 19 options, is that what you are after? What about ISO, in AUTO? kind regards jack Sorry, I don't actually need each aperture setting. Brain fart when I wrote that. You can do wide open, f/5.6, and f/11. That should be enough. Since it's on a tripod, I'd go with base ISO. Thanks!

04-30-2017, 04:22 AM	#10
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	Hi, will send you the link to the album on Frickr will all requested photos kind regards jack