The other day, I was out exploring a new FA 77 at a local park near the Brazos River. In order to get a "feel" for the lens, I was photographing everything from power poles to tree leaves, and I stopped to shoot a couple of pics of an egret doing a bit of fishing; I posted a heavily-cropped version earlier. With this second shot, I got a bit more aggressive with cropping, and below I've attached both the cropped and un-cropped original for comparison.

Jer

[charliezap]

Nice work on the cropping Jer. Very nice detail.--capn zap

[slowpez]

You got some major sharpness going on there Jer. Good job for the photographer, the lens, and of course, the K-3.

[Bob Harris]

Like Susan said great combination there buddy, I'm surprised you still have such sharpness with that large of a crop.

[Sailor]

Nice work on the cropping Jer. Very nice detail.--capn zap

Thanks, Capn. I was pleased and, frankly, a bit surprised at the results.

Jer

You got some major sharpness going on there Jer. Good job for the photographer, the lens, and of course, the K-3.

Thanks, Susan - I think it demonstrates the resolution of the K-3; the only reason I "upgraded" to a K-3 was to be able to crop more aggressively and thus give some "virtual reach" to the small, light lenses I prefer to carry.

Jer

Like Susan said great combination there buddy, I'm surprised you still have such sharpness with that large of a crop.

I was surprised too, brother Bob . . . . . and pleased.

Jer

[normhead]

That's why I bought my K-3, being able to crop can be just as good as having a longer lens.

[Sailor]

That's why I bought my K-3, being able to crop can be just as good as having a longer lens.

Thus far, I'm getting more than my money's worth in this regard. Also, there's the "side" benefit of some operational improvements like the faster processor.

Jer

[TonyTurley]

Nice capture, Jer.

[Sailor]

Nice capture, Jer.

Thanks, Tony. If I can get this kind of detail with an aggressive crop, the K-3 will more than earn its keep.

Jer