K-5 for sports-photography

**dadipentak** · 03-24-2013, 10:12 AM

Originally posted by Sage97

Is it me?

No, the blurring in the background gives a definite 3D feel--well done!

Sage97 · 03-24-2013, 10:33 AM

Originally posted by dadipentak

No, the blurring in the background gives a definite 3D feel--well done!

Thank you for your very encouraging words dadipentak.

Ponosby Britt · 03-24-2013, 10:39 AM

Stage lights.

jani80 · 03-24-2013, 12:37 PM - **1 Like**

First time shooting bouldering outside.

One3rdEV · 03-24-2013, 09:35 PM

I would like to express my appreciation to all who have previously contributed... this has been an enjoyable thread to follow (and I'm not a sports photographer).

Just for the fun of diversity- the following were taken using the DA* 50-135mm. Because they were taken from the shadow side of the subject, I bumped the exposures up a bit higher than I generally prefer in order to reveal facial expressions.

**mattb123** · 03-29-2013, 10:00 AM

I like the bouldering and the fighting knights! Nice work you guys and good to see more variety here.

JayX2A · 03-29-2013, 12:10 PM

Well here are some randoms from today... taken with the K5IIs and of all things... the Sigma 30mm f1.4

f1.8 - 1/1000 - iso 200

f2.8 - 1/1000 - iso 400

Fletcher Davies · 04-06-2013, 07:27 AM - **1 Like**

K-5 for sports-photography

I attended a British Eventing event last year and took this image with a K5 and DA* 200mm, I think if you use good technique the K5 is fine for sports photography. I now have a K5lls which I will be using in May for another British Eventing event as I will have a press pass, so I will come back to this post and keep folks updated.

**mattb123** · 04-06-2013, 09:04 AM

Originally posted by Fletcher Davies

K-5 for sports-photography

I attended a British Eventing event last year and took this image with a K5 and DA* 200mm, I think if you use good technique the K5 is fine for sports photography. I now have a K5lls which I will be using in May for another British Eventing event as I will have a press pass, so I will come back to this post and keep folks updated.

Nice shot, looking forward to more! I used to do a little Eventing as a kid. Fun!

Fletcher Davies · 04-06-2013, 10:20 AM

Originally posted by mattb123

X-post from the fisheye thread.
K-5 & Rokinon 8mm 3.5

Great Image Matt.

joe.penn · 04-06-2013, 12:26 PM

Originally posted by jani80

First time shooting bouldering outside.

Very nice shot Jan! Really like the perspective on it!

RonHendriks1966 · 04-06-2013, 02:01 PM

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Today at the Swimcup in Eindhoven.

dane.dawg · 04-06-2013, 06:55 PM

How so Ron?

**mattb123** · 04-07-2013, 07:33 AM

I watched a fun end of season event yesterday called Kayaks on Snow at Monarch Mountain. It's like a sledding race in kayaks with a water finish. They did an elimination tournament all afternoon yesterday. Pretty entertaining and made me glad for sealed gear!

The girl getting splashed was shooting with a Rebel

I got soaked here!

A few more in a Flickr gallery here.

**dadipentak** · 04-07-2013, 08:01 AM

Originally posted by mattb123

Kayaks on Snow

It's understood that you people are quite mad, isn't it? The ones with cameras are comparatively sane, though.

Here are a couple from a college men's lacrosse game we attended yesterday on a college visit.

I was going to whine about shooting in such high contrast light but after Matt's set, I guess I'll just keep quiet about that. ;~)

03-24-2013, 09:35 PM	#1235
One3rdEV Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: So-central, MI Posts: 285	I would like to express my appreciation to all who have previously contributed... this has been an enjoyable thread to follow (and I'm not a sports photographer). Just for the fun of diversity- the following were taken using the DA* 50-135mm. Because they were taken from the shadow side of the subject, I bumped the exposures up a bit higher than I generally prefer in order to reveal facial expressions. Last edited by One3rdEV; 03-25-2013 at 12:20 PM. Reason: Please excuse my construction- was learning how to display linked photo

04-06-2013, 07:27 AM - 1 Like	#1238
Fletcher Davies Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Wakefield Posts: 31	K-5 for sports-photography I attended a British Eventing event last year and took this image with a K5 and DA* 200mm, I think if you use good technique the K5 is fine for sports photography. I now have a K5lls which I will be using in May for another British Eventing event as I will have a press pass, so I will come back to this post and keep folks updated. Last edited by Fletcher Davies; 05-08-2014 at 12:02 PM.

04-06-2013, 02:01 PM	#1242
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675 Original Poster	K-5 II is definatly a different camera then my trusted K-5 Silver Limited Edition! 1) 2) 3) 4) Today at the Swimcup in Eindhoven.

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03-24-2013, 10:12 AM	#1231
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by Sage97 Is it me? No, the blurring in the background gives a definite 3D feel--well done!

03-24-2013, 10:33 AM	#1232
Sage97 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,238	Originally posted by dadipentak No, the blurring in the background gives a definite 3D feel--well done! Thank you for your very encouraging words dadipentak.

03-24-2013, 12:37 PM - 1 Like	#1234
jani80 Inactive Account Join Date: May 2011 Location: Helsinki Photos: Gallery Posts: 64	First time shooting bouldering outside.

03-29-2013, 10:00 AM	#1236
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	I like the bouldering and the fighting knights! Nice work you guys and good to see more variety here.

03-29-2013, 12:10 PM	#1237
JayX2A Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 120	Well here are some randoms from today... taken with the K5IIs and of all things... the Sigma 30mm f1.4 f1.8 - 1/1000 - iso 200 f2.8 - 1/1000 - iso 400

04-06-2013, 09:04 AM	#1239
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Originally posted by Fletcher Davies K-5 for sports-photography I attended a British Eventing event last year and took this image with a K5 and DA* 200mm, I think if you use good technique the K5 is fine for sports photography. I now have a K5lls which I will be using in May for another British Eventing event as I will have a press pass, so I will come back to this post and keep folks updated. Nice shot, looking forward to more! I used to do a little Eventing as a kid. Fun!

04-06-2013, 10:20 AM	#1240
Fletcher Davies Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Wakefield Posts: 31	Originally posted by mattb123 X-post from the fisheye thread. K-5 & Rokinon 8mm 3.5 Great Image Matt.

04-06-2013, 12:26 PM	#1241
joe.penn Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Maryland (Right Outside Washington DC) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,902	Originally posted by jani80 First time shooting bouldering outside. Very nice shot Jan! Really like the perspective on it!

04-06-2013, 06:55 PM	#1243
dane.dawg Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,436	How so Ron?

04-07-2013, 07:33 AM	#1244
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	I watched a fun end of season event yesterday called Kayaks on Snow at Monarch Mountain. It's like a sledding race in kayaks with a water finish. They did an elimination tournament all afternoon yesterday. Pretty entertaining and made me glad for sealed gear! The girl getting splashed was shooting with a Rebel I got soaked here! A few more in a Flickr gallery here.

04-07-2013, 08:01 AM	#1245
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by mattb123 Kayaks on Snow It's understood that you people are quite mad, isn't it? The ones with cameras are comparatively sane, though. Here are a couple from a college men's lacrosse game we attended yesterday on a college visit. I was going to whine about shooting in such high contrast light but after Matt's set, I guess I'll just keep quiet about that. ;~)