Best pictures by newbbies with K-r

kostadinov · 02-07-2011, 02:47 PM - **1 Like**

Let me know what you think and...please, share yours.
Thanks

Picture taken with DAL 55-300. F5.6, ISO 3200, Indoor swiming pool, Straight from the camera, No PP

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mrjamesabels · 02-07-2011, 03:05 PM

Nice expression captured at 3200 iso. Very good. Maybe try vertical crop?

Sekul · 02-07-2011, 03:23 PM - **1 Like**

Nice shot, and impressive noise performance.
How fast the 55-300 focus at 300mm? i am really interested in this lens

Anyway, here is a couple of shot i have took

Da 16-45, Close Focus at F11, Croped

Da 40, Wide Open, Manual Exposure

calculator01 · 02-07-2011, 04:29 PM - **1 Like**

I find the 55-300mm very loud. I do find that in sufficient light, it locks on very good. However, at low to no light... not so useful. Hence why I tend to use my 18-135mm more:

DA 18-135, f8, 135mm, 1/500s, iso 400, jpeg from camera with PP in LR 3.3 to clone out a stick and adjust colours and crop it about 80%

pbo · 02-07-2011, 04:48 PM

Oops, posted a picture, but then noticed you're asking for ones from K-r...

As for advice, look up the rule of thirds! It's very useful.

Frostie · 02-07-2011, 09:47 PM

kostadinov, that is just a stunning picture!
As for the rest of the pictures, excellent!! I really enjoyed them. Thanks for sharing.

calculator01 · 02-07-2011, 10:27 PM

I must say, I have been VERY happy shooting at 3200 ISO with this camera. What noise reduction do you use, kostadinov? I have my 3200 NR set to medium and have been very happy with straight from the camera jpegs.

PastorOfMuppets · 02-08-2011, 01:11 AM

Here are a couple of shots with the K-r and the 50-200mm kit lens. I'm a complete photography n00b in keeping with the title of the OP.

The first shot I think is at iso 800 for no good reason. It was broad daylight. I was testing some iso stuff earlier and forgot to reset it before it was taken.

edit:// forgot to mention no pp if it wasn't obvious. Any criticism/advice is appreciated.

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kostadinov · 02-15-2011, 07:49 PM

a few more

JTWilson37209 · 02-15-2011, 08:49 PM

This was taken with the DAL 55-300mm kit lens. I am still getting use to the camera so this one will do until I get some better shots. Keep in mind I am new to the K-R and a newbie as well with DSLR photography.

Hypocorism · 02-15-2011, 10:52 PM

Originally posted by JTWilson37209

This was taken with the DAL 55-300mm kit lens. I am still getting use to the camera so this one will do until I get some better shots. Keep in mind I am new to the K-R and a newbie as well with DSLR photography.

To me your image is a good example of how automated focus decision making can mislead in practice.
Presumably you used AF and the camera seems to have picked the prominent lichen covered vertical branch as its priority target, which it quite well defined too; whereas the human's intention would more likely be of wanting most sharpness concentration on the bird. Correct?

Or was it post-applied software that falsified things? It's hard to tell because the Metadata has been butchered.

Very good pic nonetheless.

.R. -- A bird in the bush is worth two in the hand.

JTWilson37209 · 02-16-2011, 05:53 PM

Originally posted by Hypocorism

To me your image is a good example of how automated focus decision making can mislead in practice.
Presumably you used AF and the camera seems to have picked the prominent lichen covered vertical branch as its priority target, which it quite well defined too; whereas the human's intention would more likely be of wanting most sharpness concentration on the bird. Correct?

Or was it post-applied software that falsified things? It's hard to tell because the Metadata has been butchered.

Very good pic nonetheless.

.R. -- A bird in the bush is worth two in the hand.

It could have been both as I did sharpen a bit in PS and not sure why the Metadata is butchered.

**leheath8** · 02-17-2011, 11:18 PM - **5 Likes**

I've had my K-r with 18-55 and 55-300 kit lenses for about 3 weeks and this is my first DSLR camera. Here are a couple of photos I took this past week on a trip to AZ for a few days. Each taken with the 55-300mm lens, hand-held, using Av mode and all at 300mm, f5.8 except the last photo. ISO was 800 for first 2 photos, and 400 for the remaining photos. The last photo was taken with the Raynox-150 added to the 55-300mm lens set at 70mm and f5.6. No PP has been applied to any of these - they are all straight out of the camera without no cropping or other adjustments.

Hypocorism · 02-18-2011, 12:29 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by leheath8

I've had my K-r with 18-55 and 55-300 kit lenses for about 3 weeks and this is my first DSLR camera. Here are a couple of photos I took ...

The best "exposure" I see from that lot is that in 3 weeks you have shown a natural talent and eye for the true beauties of the world. That K-r is definitely in good hands and being used for what all K-r's deserve to be.

Ps; can I please request a favour? Could you take one or two example pics for me using your 55-300 @ 300mm with the Raynox 250 on?
(I've been thinking of a DAL 55-300 but first would love to see how well my 2 Raynox would marry with it.)

.R.

"Images are one of the most emotive tools that environmentalists can use to
educate the public about the need for conservation." -- David Attenborough

mp29k · 02-18-2011, 06:06 AM

Originally posted by leheath8

I've had my K-r with 18-55 and 55-300 kit lenses for about 3 weeks and this is my first DSLR camera. Here are a couple of photos I took this past week on a trip to AZ for a few days. Each taken with the 55-300mm lens, hand-held, using Av mode and all at 300mm, f5.8 except the last photo. ISO was 800 for first 2 photos, and 400 for the remaining photos. The last photo was taken with the Raynox-150 added to the 55-300mm lens set at 70mm and f5.6. No PP has been applied to any of these - they are all straight out of the camera without no cropping or other adjustments.

Your images are beautiful! Do you mind if I ask what kind of jpg preset you were using? The color is amazing, perfectly saturated, photos are nice and sharp and noise free. I think the biggest impact here is your superb eye for composition, but I can't help but be in love with he color rendition, and clean, sharp output you are getting. The Bee photo, and the bird on a log really made my day! Thanks.

02-07-2011, 02:47 PM - 1 Like	#1
kostadinov New Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Woodstock Photos: Albums Posts: 14	Best pictures by newbbies with K-r Let me know what you think and...please, share yours. Thanks Picture taken with DAL 55-300. F5.6, ISO 3200, Indoor swiming pool, Straight from the camera, No PP Attached Images

02-07-2011, 04:48 PM	#5
pbo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 891	Oops, posted a picture, but then noticed you're asking for ones from K-r... As for advice, look up the rule of thirds! It's very useful. Last edited by pbo; 02-07-2011 at 05:16 PM.

02-15-2011, 07:49 PM	#9
kostadinov New Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Woodstock Photos: Albums Posts: 14 Original Poster	roses and... a few more Attached Images

02-15-2011, 08:49 PM	#10
JTWilson37209 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Nashville TN Photos: Albums Posts: 71	Not great but This was taken with the DAL 55-300mm kit lens. I am still getting use to the camera so this one will do until I get some better shots. Keep in mind I am new to the K-R and a newbie as well with DSLR photography. Attached Images

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02-07-2011, 03:05 PM	#2
mrjamesabels Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NEW JERSEY USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 198	Nice expression captured at 3200 iso. Very good. Maybe try vertical crop?

02-07-2011, 03:23 PM - 1 Like	#3
Sekul Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 102	Nice shot, and impressive noise performance. How fast the 55-300 focus at 300mm? i am really interested in this lens Anyway, here is a couple of shot i have took Da 16-45, Close Focus at F11, Croped Da 40, Wide Open, Manual Exposure

02-07-2011, 04:29 PM - 1 Like	#4
calculator01 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 817	I find the 55-300mm very loud. I do find that in sufficient light, it locks on very good. However, at low to no light... not so useful. Hence why I tend to use my 18-135mm more: DA 18-135, f8, 135mm, 1/500s, iso 400, jpeg from camera with PP in LR 3.3 to clone out a stick and adjust colours and crop it about 80%

02-07-2011, 09:47 PM	#6
Frostie Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 124	kostadinov, that is just a stunning picture! As for the rest of the pictures, excellent!! I really enjoyed them. Thanks for sharing.

02-07-2011, 10:27 PM	#7
calculator01 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 817	I must say, I have been VERY happy shooting at 3200 ISO with this camera. What noise reduction do you use, kostadinov? I have my 3200 NR set to medium and have been very happy with straight from the camera jpegs.

02-15-2011, 10:52 PM	#11
Hypocorism Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Melbourne .au Posts: 623	Originally posted by JTWilson37209 This was taken with the DAL 55-300mm kit lens. I am still getting use to the camera so this one will do until I get some better shots. Keep in mind I am new to the K-R and a newbie as well with DSLR photography. To me your image is a good example of how automated focus decision making can mislead in practice. Presumably you used AF and the camera seems to have picked the prominent lichen covered vertical branch as its priority target, which it quite well defined too; whereas the human's intention would more likely be of wanting most sharpness concentration on the bird. Correct? Or was it post-applied software that falsified things? It's hard to tell because the Metadata has been butchered. Very good pic nonetheless. .R. -- A bird in the bush is worth two in the hand.

02-16-2011, 05:53 PM	#12
JTWilson37209 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Nashville TN Photos: Albums Posts: 71	Originally posted by Hypocorism To me your image is a good example of how automated focus decision making can mislead in practice. Presumably you used AF and the camera seems to have picked the prominent lichen covered vertical branch as its priority target, which it quite well defined too; whereas the human's intention would more likely be of wanting most sharpness concentration on the bird. Correct? Or was it post-applied software that falsified things? It's hard to tell because the Metadata has been butchered. Very good pic nonetheless. .R. -- A bird in the bush is worth two in the hand. It could have been both as I did sharpen a bit in PS and not sure why the Metadata is butchered.

02-17-2011, 11:18 PM - 5 Likes	#13
leheath8 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Riverside, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 86	I've had my K-r with 18-55 and 55-300 kit lenses for about 3 weeks and this is my first DSLR camera. Here are a couple of photos I took this past week on a trip to AZ for a few days. Each taken with the 55-300mm lens, hand-held, using Av mode and all at 300mm, f5.8 except the last photo. ISO was 800 for first 2 photos, and 400 for the remaining photos. The last photo was taken with the Raynox-150 added to the 55-300mm lens set at 70mm and f5.6. No PP has been applied to any of these - they are all straight out of the camera without no cropping or other adjustments.

02-18-2011, 12:29 AM - 1 Like	#14
Hypocorism Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Melbourne .au Posts: 623	Originally posted by leheath8 I've had my K-r with 18-55 and 55-300 kit lenses for about 3 weeks and this is my first DSLR camera. Here are a couple of photos I took ... The best "exposure" I see from that lot is that in 3 weeks you have shown a natural talent and eye for the true beauties of the world. That K-r is definitely in good hands and being used for what all K-r's deserve to be. Ps; can I please request a favour? Could you take one or two example pics for me using your 55-300 @ 300mm with the Raynox 250 on? (I've been thinking of a DAL 55-300 but first would love to see how well my 2 Raynox would marry with it.) .R. "Images are one of the most emotive tools that environmentalists can use to educate the public about the need for conservation." -- David Attenborough

02-18-2011, 06:06 AM	#15
mp29k Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bangor, ME Posts: 90	Originally posted by leheath8 I've had my K-r with 18-55 and 55-300 kit lenses for about 3 weeks and this is my first DSLR camera. Here are a couple of photos I took this past week on a trip to AZ for a few days. Each taken with the 55-300mm lens, hand-held, using Av mode and all at 300mm, f5.8 except the last photo. ISO was 800 for first 2 photos, and 400 for the remaining photos. The last photo was taken with the Raynox-150 added to the 55-300mm lens set at 70mm and f5.6. No PP has been applied to any of these - they are all straight out of the camera without no cropping or other adjustments. Your images are beautiful! Do you mind if I ask what kind of jpg preset you were using? The color is amazing, perfectly saturated, photos are nice and sharp and noise free. I think the biggest impact here is your superb eye for composition, but I can't help but be in love with he color rendition, and clean, sharp output you are getting. The Bee photo, and the bird on a log really made my day! Thanks.