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stormtech · 10-29-2013, 07:29 AM - **2 Likes**

I would have to say that my upgrade from the K-5 to the K-5IIs has been one of the best decisions I've made. Shot this elk yesterday in very thick brush - I was astounded that the K-5IIs actually locked focus. There was no more than a 2" gap between the branches and twigs. Who needs a K-3 when I get performace like this!

Shot with the DA* 60-250 with no cropping - I was that close to him!

@60mm

@250mm

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rawr · 10-29-2013, 07:35 AM

They must have built a special 'antler vs branches' recognition algorithm into the K-5IIs autofocus system. Or maybe animal face-detection?

However it works, the result is impressive.

jimr-pdx · 10-29-2013, 07:36 AM

Very impressive shot - I cannot imagine how it picked him out of the sticks, but results are incredible.

**LaurenOE** · 10-29-2013, 07:45 AM

Congrats!
While I am in line for a new K3 (or three) if the price of the K5IIs comes down into the $4-500 range, I might pick one up.

aleonx3 · 10-29-2013, 08:07 AM

Wow, I am sold on this one... I have been dreaming about "selective" focussing with AF... thanks for sharing.
I will get the K-5IIs first then may be K-3...

ok2day · 10-29-2013, 08:25 AM

Impressive shot---it looks like there's some type of identifying tag in the elk's ear--looks like one of those security tags they put in clothing--never seen that one before!

MarylouJane · 10-29-2013, 08:31 AM

Wow! That is an awesome photo!

**Michaelina2** · 10-29-2013, 08:40 AM

'tis amazing...

Cheers... M

stormtech · 10-29-2013, 09:48 AM

Originally posted by ok2day

Impressive shot---it looks like there's some type of identifying tag in the elk's ear--looks like one of those security tags they put in clothing--never seen that one before!

A lot of this herd has those tags. If you look closely, you will also see a collar on him - a few of them have radio collars so the game commission can track them.

normhead · 10-29-2013, 09:52 AM

Those are impressive, I hope my K-3 is as good.

**gaweidert** · 10-29-2013, 04:45 PM

Actually, the camera is focusing on the branches but the auto focus is off. The elk just happens to be standing in the spot where the focus thinks the branches are.

traderdrew · 10-29-2013, 05:13 PM

I've use both the K-5 and the K-5 II. I loved photographing bobcats last winter whenever I could. The cold weather seems to activate them here in Florida. The K-5 II was necessary during low light conditions as they were usually found under trees and in bushes during early morning or evening hours. Someone else had a Mark IV and the bobcats didn't like the noisy shutter of that camera.

normhead · 10-29-2013, 06:35 PM

Originally posted by gaweidert

Actually, the camera is focusing on the branches but the auto focus is off. The elk just happens to be standing in the spot where the focus thinks the branches are.

How come that never works for me?

The man must be blessed.

shaX 07 · 10-29-2013, 06:40 PM

Originally posted by Michaelina2

'tis amazing...

Cheers... M

Wow that's an incredible shot.... Are you really at ISO 5000 there?

**Michaelina2** · 10-30-2013, 01:57 AM

Originally posted by shaX 07

Wow that's an incredible shot.... Are you really at ISO 5000 there?

Thank you...

Yes, iso5000... handheld....

The K5IIs paired to the DA*300/4 can dance.

Cheers... M

10-29-2013, 07:29 AM - 2 Likes	#1
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	K-5IIs AF - awesome results! I would have to say that my upgrade from the K-5 to the K-5IIs has been one of the best decisions I've made. Shot this elk yesterday in very thick brush - I was astounded that the K-5IIs actually locked focus. There was no more than a 2" gap between the branches and twigs. Who needs a K-3 when I get performace like this! Shot with the DA* 60-250 with no cropping - I was that close to him! @60mm @250mm Last edited by BigMackCam; 04-17-2016 at 02:09 AM. Reason: Removed link to parked URL

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10-29-2013, 07:35 AM	#2
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	They must have built a special 'antler vs branches' recognition algorithm into the K-5IIs autofocus system. Or maybe animal face-detection? However it works, the result is impressive.

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jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	Very impressive shot - I cannot imagine how it picked him out of the sticks, but results are incredible.

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LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690	Congrats! While I am in line for a new K3 (or three) if the price of the K5IIs comes down into the $4-500 range, I might pick one up.

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aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996	Wow, I am sold on this one... I have been dreaming about "selective" focussing with AF... thanks for sharing. I will get the K-5IIs first then may be K-3...

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ok2day Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 103	Impressive shot---it looks like there's some type of identifying tag in the elk's ear--looks like one of those security tags they put in clothing--never seen that one before!

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MarylouJane New Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: New England Posts: 5	Wow! That is an awesome photo!

10-29-2013, 08:40 AM	#8
Michaelina2 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SE Michigan USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,302	'tis amazing... Cheers... M

10-29-2013, 09:48 AM	#9
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744 Original Poster	Originally posted by ok2day Impressive shot---it looks like there's some type of identifying tag in the elk's ear--looks like one of those security tags they put in clothing--never seen that one before! A lot of this herd has those tags. If you look closely, you will also see a collar on him - a few of them have radio collars so the game commission can track them.

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normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Those are impressive, I hope my K-3 is as good.

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gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,327	Actually, the camera is focusing on the branches but the auto focus is off. The elk just happens to be standing in the spot where the focus thinks the branches are.

10-29-2013, 05:13 PM	#12
traderdrew Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 640	I've use both the K-5 and the K-5 II. I loved photographing bobcats last winter whenever I could. The cold weather seems to activate them here in Florida. The K-5 II was necessary during low light conditions as they were usually found under trees and in bushes during early morning or evening hours. Someone else had a Mark IV and the bobcats didn't like the noisy shutter of that camera.

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normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by gaweidert Actually, the camera is focusing on the branches but the auto focus is off. The elk just happens to be standing in the spot where the focus thinks the branches are. How come that never works for me? The man must be blessed.

10-29-2013, 06:40 PM	#14
shaX 07 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 331	Originally posted by Michaelina2 'tis amazing... Cheers... M Wow that's an incredible shot.... Are you really at ISO 5000 there?

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Michaelina2 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SE Michigan USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,302	Originally posted by shaX 07 Wow that's an incredible shot.... Are you really at ISO 5000 there? Thank you... Yes, iso5000... handheld.... The K5IIs paired to the DA*300/4 can dance. Cheers... M

K-5IIs AF - awesome results!

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