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lightbulb · 10-22-2013, 05:46 PM

Originally posted by anemrac

Awesome shots!

Thanks!

AdrianM · 11-04-2013, 03:45 AM

A pair of Scaly-breasted Lorikeets in my back yard over the weekend. Ipswich, Queensland, Australia

K5IIS, Sigma 500 f4.5 APO DG EX, tripod, Metz 58AF-2 flash, Better Beamer FX3; M mode, 1/400th, f6.3, ISO 640, flash in PTTLHSS mode at 0EV

CRPhoto · 11-04-2013, 09:20 AM

Some action shots:

X-Air Challenge Costa Rica 2013. Cap Carlos Dardano and Cap Skip Stewart performing. Sigma 150-500 OS HSM

This one was under the rain, ISO 1000 with the Pentax DA* 60-250. Not even a girl with the D3s was out there shooting with me...she took cover. The Pentax might not have the fastest AF, but with the WR you can go get the shot, which is much better than no shot at all!

VisualDarkness · 11-05-2013, 03:52 AM

A cross post from my picture thread but here it is:

I heard about some northern lights a bit west from where I live now and I jumped on my bike and looked for darkness. I ended up on a really muddy and cold field but it was worth it.

tabl10s · 11-05-2013, 06:51 AM

Originally posted by AdrianM

A pair of Scaly-breasted Lorikeets in my back yard over the weekend. Ipswich, Queensland, Australia

K5IIS, Sigma 500 f4.5 APO DG EX, tripod, Metz 58AF-2 flash, Better Beamer FX3; M mode, 1/400th, f6.3, ISO 640, flash in PTTLHSS mode at 0EV

Was the IIs in "X" mode and was the flash on or off camera? i haven't tried HSS yet.

**jva59** · 11-05-2013, 08:36 AM

Originally posted by VisualDarkness

A cross post from my picture thread but here it is:

I heard about some northern lights a bit west from where I live now and I jumped on my bike and looked for darkness. I ended up on a really muddy and cold field but it was worth it.

Wow! Worth it as you say!

AdrianM · 11-07-2013, 03:10 AM

Originally posted by tabl10s

Was the IIs in "X" mode and was the flash on or off camera? i haven't tried HSS yet.

See the settings in the dialogue with the pic: M mode, 1/400th, f6.3, ISO 640, flash in PTTLHSS mode at 0EV

Flash was off-camera using a Really Right Stuff flash bracket and a Nissin SC-01 flash cable.

cheers

AdrianM · 11-07-2013, 03:13 AM

A juvenile Pale-headed Rosella in my back yard at Ipswich, Queensland, Australia.

K5IIS, SIgma 500 f4.5 APO DG EX, Gitzo 3531S tripod with Wimberley gimbal head, Metz 58AF-2 flash; M mode, ISO 640, 1/400th, f6.3, flash in PTTLHSS mode at 0EV

disco_owner · 11-07-2013, 03:48 AM

Originally posted by AdrianM

A juvenile Pale-headed Rosella in my back yard at Ipswich, Queensland, Australia.

K5IIS, SIgma 500 f4.5 APO DG EX, Gitzo 3531S tripod with Wimberley gimbal head, Metz 58AF-2 flash; M mode, ISO 640, 1/400th, f6.3, flash in PTTLHSS mode at 0EV

Lovely shot of the juvenille rosella Adrian , I keep dreaming about the Sigma 500 ...

stormtech · 11-07-2013, 08:40 AM

Cross posted from the Wildlife thread. DA* 60-250 @250mm - no crop.

**jva59** · 11-07-2013, 01:09 PM

Originally posted by stormtech

Cross posted from the Wildlife thread. DA* 60-250 @250mm - no crop.

One truly terrific photo, Stormtech!

stormtech · 11-07-2013, 01:33 PM

Originally posted by jva59

One truly terrific photo, Stormtech!

Thank you! Shooting those elk that day had some good timing for another reason for me also. The K-3 was just starting to ship, and of course I got caught up with the thoughts of a new camera. But, for other reasons, it's just not affordable for me right now. After making those shots, it made up my mind that the K-5IIs is plenty of camera for me for not only the great IQ, but the AF actually locked on through all the brush.

Here is what I was shooting at. I did not move - this pic below is shot @ 60mm while the shot above is @ 250mm.

**jva59** · 11-07-2013, 03:49 PM

Originally posted by stormtech

Thank you! Shooting those elk that day had some good timing for another reason for me also. The K-3 was just starting to ship, and of course I got caught up with the thoughts of a new camera. But, for other reasons, it's just not affordable for me right now. After making those shots, it made up my mind that the K-5IIs is plenty of camera for me for not only the great IQ, but the AF actually locked on through all the brush.

Here is what I was shooting at. I did not move - this pic below is shot @ 60mm while the shot above is @ 250mm.

I'm in the same boat since I'll soon be moving from the not terribly expensive region south of you to insanely expensive Toronto. I'm trying to resist K-3 temptation (and toying with the idea of using my K-5 for a trade-in when the K 5 II s comes down in price).

AdrianM · 11-08-2013, 05:22 AM

Originally posted by disco_owner

Lovely shot of the juvenille rosella Adrian , I keep dreaming about the Sigma 500 ...

Don't dream it, do it. You won't be disappointed. However, ask your "significant other" first to avoid eternal celibacy.

VisualDarkness · 11-08-2013, 05:46 AM

Originally posted by AdrianM

A juvenile Pale-headed Rosella in my back yard at Ipswich, Queensland, Australia.

K5IIS, SIgma 500 f4.5 APO DG EX, Gitzo 3531S tripod with Wimberley gimbal head, Metz 58AF-2 flash; M mode, ISO 640, 1/400th, f6.3, flash in PTTLHSS mode at 0EV

Rosella's are so beautiful and interesting, you are so lucky to have wild ones!

11-07-2013, 03:13 AM	#653
AdrianM Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ipswich, Queensland, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 589	A juvenile Pale-headed Rosella in my back yard at Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. K5IIS, SIgma 500 f4.5 APO DG EX, Gitzo 3531S tripod with Wimberley gimbal head, Metz 58AF-2 flash; M mode, ISO 640, 1/400th, f6.3, flash in PTTLHSS mode at 0EV Attached Images

11-07-2013, 08:40 AM	#655
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Cross posted from the Wildlife thread. DA* 60-250 @250mm - no crop. Last edited by BigMackCam; 04-17-2016 at 02:07 AM. Reason: Removed link to parked URL

11-07-2013, 01:33 PM	#657
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by jva59 One truly terrific photo, Stormtech! Thank you! Shooting those elk that day had some good timing for another reason for me also. The K-3 was just starting to ship, and of course I got caught up with the thoughts of a new camera. But, for other reasons, it's just not affordable for me right now. After making those shots, it made up my mind that the K-5IIs is plenty of camera for me for not only the great IQ, but the AF actually locked on through all the brush. Here is what I was shooting at. I did not move - this pic below is shot @ 60mm while the shot above is @ 250mm. Last edited by BigMackCam; 04-17-2016 at 02:06 AM. Reason: Removed link to parked URL

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10-22-2013, 05:46 PM	#646
lightbulb Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 691 Original Poster	Originally posted by anemrac Awesome shots! Thanks!

11-04-2013, 09:20 AM	#648
CRPhoto Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Jose, Costa Rica Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 260	Some action shots: X-Air Challenge Costa Rica 2013. Cap Carlos Dardano and Cap Skip Stewart performing. Sigma 150-500 OS HSM This one was under the rain, ISO 1000 with the Pentax DA* 60-250. Not even a girl with the D3s was out there shooting with me...she took cover. The Pentax might not have the fastest AF, but with the WR you can go get the shot, which is much better than no shot at all!

11-05-2013, 03:52 AM	#649
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	A cross post from my picture thread but here it is: I heard about some northern lights a bit west from where I live now and I jumped on my bike and looked for darkness. I ended up on a really muddy and cold field but it was worth it.

11-05-2013, 06:51 AM	#650
tabl10s Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento(formerly from B'Ham, England). Posts: 1,424	Originally posted by AdrianM A pair of Scaly-breasted Lorikeets in my back yard over the weekend. Ipswich, Queensland, Australia K5IIS, Sigma 500 f4.5 APO DG EX, tripod, Metz 58AF-2 flash, Better Beamer FX3; M mode, 1/400th, f6.3, ISO 640, flash in PTTLHSS mode at 0EV Was the IIs in "X" mode and was the flash on or off camera? i haven't tried HSS yet.

11-05-2013, 08:36 AM	#651
jva59 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,409	Originally posted by VisualDarkness A cross post from my picture thread but here it is: I heard about some northern lights a bit west from where I live now and I jumped on my bike and looked for darkness. I ended up on a really muddy and cold field but it was worth it. Wow! Worth it as you say!

11-07-2013, 03:10 AM	#652
AdrianM Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ipswich, Queensland, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 589	Originally posted by tabl10s Was the IIs in "X" mode and was the flash on or off camera? i haven't tried HSS yet. See the settings in the dialogue with the pic: M mode, 1/400th, f6.3, ISO 640, flash in PTTLHSS mode at 0EV Flash was off-camera using a Really Right Stuff flash bracket and a Nissin SC-01 flash cable. cheers

11-07-2013, 03:48 AM	#654
disco_owner Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,629	Originally posted by AdrianM A juvenile Pale-headed Rosella in my back yard at Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. K5IIS, SIgma 500 f4.5 APO DG EX, Gitzo 3531S tripod with Wimberley gimbal head, Metz 58AF-2 flash; M mode, ISO 640, 1/400th, f6.3, flash in PTTLHSS mode at 0EV Lovely shot of the juvenille rosella Adrian , I keep dreaming about the Sigma 500 ...

11-07-2013, 01:09 PM	#656
jva59 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,409	Originally posted by stormtech Cross posted from the Wildlife thread. DA* 60-250 @250mm - no crop. One truly terrific photo, Stormtech!

11-07-2013, 03:49 PM	#658
jva59 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,409	Originally posted by stormtech Thank you! Shooting those elk that day had some good timing for another reason for me also. The K-3 was just starting to ship, and of course I got caught up with the thoughts of a new camera. But, for other reasons, it's just not affordable for me right now. After making those shots, it made up my mind that the K-5IIs is plenty of camera for me for not only the great IQ, but the AF actually locked on through all the brush. Here is what I was shooting at. I did not move - this pic below is shot @ 60mm while the shot above is @ 250mm. I'm in the same boat since I'll soon be moving from the not terribly expensive region south of you to insanely expensive Toronto. I'm trying to resist K-3 temptation (and toying with the idea of using my K-5 for a trade-in when the K 5 II s comes down in price).

11-08-2013, 05:22 AM	#659
AdrianM Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ipswich, Queensland, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 589	Originally posted by disco_owner Lovely shot of the juvenille rosella Adrian , I keep dreaming about the Sigma 500 ... Don't dream it, do it. You won't be disappointed. However, ask your "significant other" first to avoid eternal celibacy.

11-08-2013, 05:46 AM	#660
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Originally posted by AdrianM A juvenile Pale-headed Rosella in my back yard at Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. K5IIS, SIgma 500 f4.5 APO DG EX, Gitzo 3531S tripod with Wimberley gimbal head, Metz 58AF-2 flash; M mode, ISO 640, 1/400th, f6.3, flash in PTTLHSS mode at 0EV Rosella's are so beautiful and interesting, you are so lucky to have wild ones!

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