Nature Superb Blue Wren

Superb Blue Wren · **1 Like**

One of my first photos with both the K3 and DA 1.4 TC on the DA*300. If it looks noisy that's because the camera was set to auto ISO and bumped it up to 3200 ISO! Hand held, so perhaps not as steady as it could have been, but I'm still impressed with the result. So far I am really happy with the AF and the image results from the K3 and this lens combination.

**alfa75ts** · 12-04-2014, 02:51 AM

Originally posted by RobG

Nice shots, Craig. Wow, that bokeh is busy though! You might need to try a different f-stop.

Not as nice as yours though.

AS for the f-stop, it was the only one I had

Next time I'm taking a seat and a tripod

**Des** · 12-04-2014, 03:20 AM

Originally posted by RobG

Des, here's another shot of the same bird I originally posted, with noise reduction by DxO Pro Optics 9. I must say I'm impressed. I'll probably have to figure out how to use the program properly!

Well done Rob. Stellar image.

It's a great program isn't it? If only they'd support more K-mount lenses, starting with the new TC.

You can think in terms of higher ISO now! Faster shutter speeds and/or narrower apertures, more scope in low light. And with all those K-3 pixels to play with! Think how far we have come with digital photography in the last 10-15 years.

RobG · 12-04-2014, 03:38 AM

Originally posted by alfa75ts

Not as nice as yours though. AS for the f-stop, it was the only one I had

Thanks, but ouch! I haven't been stuck with one f-stop since I stopped using the mirror lens. Mind you I'm thinking of trying it our again with the K3. Maybe I'm a glutton for punishment?

Quote:

Next time I'm taking a seat and a tripod

Sounds like a plan! Hopefully mine is on the way. I'll have to check that order!

sherrvonne · 12-04-2014, 03:48 AM

What a fantastic blue color those birds have, nice shots.

RobG · 12-04-2014, 04:12 AM

Originally posted by Des

Well done Rob. Stellar image. It's a great program isn't it? If only they'd support more K-mount lenses, starting with the new TC.
You can think in terms of higher ISO now! Faster shutter speeds and/or narrower apertures, more scope in low light. And with all those K-3 pixels to play with! Think how far we have come with digital photography in the last 10-15 years.

Thanks! Funny you mention that time span. In 2002, I worked in Japan and considered buying more lenses for my MZ-5, but I ended up buying a Sony digital video camera. So my first digital camera was actually a video camera, not a compact or DSLR. Actually, I'm confused because I swear I saw the *IST D on sale in Japan in 2002 but all the information online says that it wasn't released until 2003. Yes, digital photography has come a long way; the image below is a still from the video camera in 2002. The resolution was 1360x1020, but it needed to be scaled down to reduce the noise a bit. I didn't get a DSLR until the K200D, so I was still shooting 35mm film for a long time. Most of my photos from 2002 were from the MZ5 on Fujichrome 100F.

**Des** · 12-04-2014, 04:57 AM - **1 Like**

That's interesting. There must have been people writing pieces about how still photography was doomed and video was the only way forward.

In 2002 I was still using the Canon AE-! Progam SLR that I bought in 1984.

In fact I only got my first DSLR (a K100D Super) in 2007 when the AE-1 died. So for me, it's been a revolution over just 7 years. I'm still astonished at being able to pull out detail from a seriously underexposed RAW file.

**alfa75ts** · 12-04-2014, 01:48 PM

Originally posted by RobG

Thanks, but ouch! I haven't been stuck with one f-stop since I stopped using the mirror lens.

Ok, to be honest I wasn't really 'stuck'. More lazy/tired having carried the 3kg combo over 3km on what in Melbourne passes as a very humid day, I just wanted to go home.

I should have used a higher ISO but coming from the K-x.....

I shall try again. Nearest parking is 1km away and the next non overcast day is at least a week away.

**Des** · 12-04-2014, 02:10 PM

I admire your determination Craig. I've only carried my 170-500 (which weighs a "mere" 1.3kg) on a walk a couple of times, and the Bigma weighs another 600g.

RobG · 12-04-2014, 02:50 PM

Originally posted by Des

That's interesting. There must have been people writing pieces about how still photography was doomed and video was the only way forward. In 2002 I was still using the Canon AE-! Progam SLR that I bought in 1984.
In fact I only got my first DSLR (a K100D Super) in 2007 when the AE-1 died. So for me, it's been a revolution over just 7 years. I'm still astonished at being able to pull out detail from a seriously underexposed RAW file.

You could do the same thing with colour negatives but it was harder.

I don't recall people writing about the doom of still photography, but they were already writing about the doom of film. I am very glad I bought the video camera because it was able to capture a different aspect of my time in Japan.

Originally posted by alfa75ts

Ok, to be honest I wasn't really 'stuck'. More lazy/tired having carried the 3kg combo over 3km on what in Melbourne passes as a very humid day, I just wanted to go home. I should have used a higher ISO but coming from the K-x..... I shall try again. Nearest parking is 1km away and the next non overcast day is at least a week away.

I hear you! These photos of the Wren were at high ISO because it was very late afternoon and deep shade.

**alfa75ts** · 12-04-2014, 02:56 PM

Damn, just weighed the tripod. 4.2kg! (Manfrotto 055)

Add that to the K3/Bigma @ 2.9kg
and a seat @ 1kg

8.1Kg (17.8lbs).

I wish these wrens would come to me instead.

RobG · 12-04-2014, 07:52 PM

Originally posted by alfa75ts

8.1Kg (17.8lbs).
I wish these wrens would come to me instead.

Yikes! If only it was that easy.

**alfa75ts** · 12-08-2014, 11:38 PM

Well, after two hours out with the mad dogs and englishmen I managed to get this:

RobG · 12-09-2014, 01:22 AM

Originally posted by alfa75ts

Well, after two hours out with the mad dogs and englishmen I managed to get this:

Very nice! Maybe you should try the morning sun instead of the midday sun?

**Des** · 12-09-2014, 02:40 AM

Well done Craig. The effort was worth it. And you are saving on gym fees.

Not keen on the bokeh from the Bigma - it might be described as nervous. I guess it must be at least partly due to haze.

**alfa75ts** · 12-09-2014, 03:02 AM

Originally posted by RobG

Very nice! Maybe you should try the morning sun instead of the midday sun?

That was the plan but there wasn't any.

Originally posted by Des

Well done Craig. The effort was worth it. And you are saving on gym fees.

Not keen on the bokeh from the Bigma - it might be described as nervous. I guess it must be at least partly due to haze.

I wimped out and didn't take the seat (or the Q, too heavy).

The bokeh is a bit of a puzzle, wasn't as obvious on the K-x as it is on the K3. I vill haff to ecksperriment some.

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12-04-2014, 02:51 AM	#16
alfa75ts Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,356	Originally posted by RobG Nice shots, Craig. Wow, that bokeh is busy though! You might need to try a different f-stop. Not as nice as yours though. AS for the f-stop, it was the only one I had Next time I'm taking a seat and a tripod

12-04-2014, 03:20 AM	#17
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	Originally posted by RobG Des, here's another shot of the same bird I originally posted, with noise reduction by DxO Pro Optics 9. I must say I'm impressed. I'll probably have to figure out how to use the program properly! Well done Rob. Stellar image. It's a great program isn't it? If only they'd support more K-mount lenses, starting with the new TC. You can think in terms of higher ISO now! Faster shutter speeds and/or narrower apertures, more scope in low light. And with all those K-3 pixels to play with! Think how far we have come with digital photography in the last 10-15 years.

12-04-2014, 03:38 AM	#18
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,902 Original Poster	Originally posted by alfa75ts Not as nice as yours though. AS for the f-stop, it was the only one I had Thanks, but ouch! I haven't been stuck with one f-stop since I stopped using the mirror lens. Mind you I'm thinking of trying it our again with the K3. Maybe I'm a glutton for punishment? Quote: Next time I'm taking a seat and a tripod Sounds like a plan! Hopefully mine is on the way. I'll have to check that order!

12-04-2014, 03:48 AM	#19
sherrvonne Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,975	What a fantastic blue color those birds have, nice shots.

12-04-2014, 04:12 AM	#20
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,902 Original Poster	Originally posted by Des Well done Rob. Stellar image. It's a great program isn't it? If only they'd support more K-mount lenses, starting with the new TC. You can think in terms of higher ISO now! Faster shutter speeds and/or narrower apertures, more scope in low light. And with all those K-3 pixels to play with! Think how far we have come with digital photography in the last 10-15 years. Thanks! Funny you mention that time span. In 2002, I worked in Japan and considered buying more lenses for my MZ-5, but I ended up buying a Sony digital video camera. So my first digital camera was actually a video camera, not a compact or DSLR. Actually, I'm confused because I swear I saw the *IST D on sale in Japan in 2002 but all the information online says that it wasn't released until 2003. Yes, digital photography has come a long way; the image below is a still from the video camera in 2002. The resolution was 1360x1020, but it needed to be scaled down to reduce the noise a bit. I didn't get a DSLR until the K200D, so I was still shooting 35mm film for a long time. Most of my photos from 2002 were from the MZ5 on Fujichrome 100F.

12-04-2014, 04:57 AM - 1 Like	#21
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	That's interesting. There must have been people writing pieces about how still photography was doomed and video was the only way forward. In 2002 I was still using the Canon AE-! Progam SLR that I bought in 1984. In fact I only got my first DSLR (a K100D Super) in 2007 when the AE-1 died. So for me, it's been a revolution over just 7 years. I'm still astonished at being able to pull out detail from a seriously underexposed RAW file.

12-04-2014, 01:48 PM	#22
alfa75ts Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,356	Originally posted by RobG Thanks, but ouch! I haven't been stuck with one f-stop since I stopped using the mirror lens. Ok, to be honest I wasn't really 'stuck'. More lazy/tired having carried the 3kg combo over 3km on what in Melbourne passes as a very humid day, I just wanted to go home. I should have used a higher ISO but coming from the K-x..... I shall try again. Nearest parking is 1km away and the next non overcast day is at least a week away.

12-04-2014, 02:10 PM	#23
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	I admire your determination Craig. I've only carried my 170-500 (which weighs a "mere" 1.3kg) on a walk a couple of times, and the Bigma weighs another 600g.

12-04-2014, 02:50 PM	#24
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,902 Original Poster	Originally posted by Des That's interesting. There must have been people writing pieces about how still photography was doomed and video was the only way forward. In 2002 I was still using the Canon AE-! Progam SLR that I bought in 1984. In fact I only got my first DSLR (a K100D Super) in 2007 when the AE-1 died. So for me, it's been a revolution over just 7 years. I'm still astonished at being able to pull out detail from a seriously underexposed RAW file. You could do the same thing with colour negatives but it was harder. I don't recall people writing about the doom of still photography, but they were already writing about the doom of film. I am very glad I bought the video camera because it was able to capture a different aspect of my time in Japan. Originally posted by alfa75ts Ok, to be honest I wasn't really 'stuck'. More lazy/tired having carried the 3kg combo over 3km on what in Melbourne passes as a very humid day, I just wanted to go home. I should have used a higher ISO but coming from the K-x..... I shall try again. Nearest parking is 1km away and the next non overcast day is at least a week away. I hear you! These photos of the Wren were at high ISO because it was very late afternoon and deep shade.

12-04-2014, 02:56 PM	#25
alfa75ts Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,356	Damn, just weighed the tripod. 4.2kg! (Manfrotto 055) Add that to the K3/Bigma @ 2.9kg and a seat @ 1kg 8.1Kg (17.8lbs). I wish these wrens would come to me instead.

12-04-2014, 07:52 PM	#26
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,902 Original Poster	Originally posted by alfa75ts 8.1Kg (17.8lbs). I wish these wrens would come to me instead. Yikes! If only it was that easy.

12-08-2014, 11:38 PM	#27
alfa75ts Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,356	Well, after two hours out with the mad dogs and englishmen I managed to get this:

12-09-2014, 01:22 AM	#28
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,902 Original Poster	Originally posted by alfa75ts Well, after two hours out with the mad dogs and englishmen I managed to get this: Very nice! Maybe you should try the morning sun instead of the midday sun?

12-09-2014, 02:40 AM	#29
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	Well done Craig. The effort was worth it. And you are saving on gym fees. Not keen on the bokeh from the Bigma - it might be described as nervous. I guess it must be at least partly due to haze.

12-09-2014, 03:02 AM	#30
alfa75ts Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,356	Originally posted by RobG Very nice! Maybe you should try the morning sun instead of the midday sun? That was the plan but there wasn't any. Originally posted by Des Well done Craig. The effort was worth it. And you are saving on gym fees. Not keen on the bokeh from the Bigma - it might be described as nervous. I guess it must be at least partly due to haze. I wimped out and didn't take the seat (or the Q, too heavy). The bokeh is a bit of a puzzle, wasn't as obvious on the K-x as it is on the K3. I vill haff to ecksperriment some.