Day One outting with the K20D

Day One outting with the K20D · 06:25 PM

I bought the K20D the other day when it kinda hit that 1K magical number. Too bad I didn't wait a day and get another magical 100 off to make it an even better deal.

I am pretty impressed right off the bat with the improvment in AWB, even the Live Mode as it is, is usefull for tripod work. In my opinion it is a quantum leap above the wonderful K10D.

Here are a few images from a walk through my favorite hiking area.

Most images with DA* 16-50
Stephen

**SCGushue** · 05-25-2008, 10:00 AM

Originally posted by fula6

Superb Stephen. All of them - simply superb. May I ask your setting for these shots?

Thank you very much!

Sure

Image one. DA*16-50 @24mm. f/11, 3 sec. Combination of Hoya CP and ND8X (two f stops) filters.

Image two. DA*16-50 @24mm. f/11, 2 sec. Combination of Hoya CP and ND8X (two f stops) filters.

Image three. DA Limited 40mm. f/8, 10 secs. Combination of Hoya CP and ND8X

Image 4. DA*16-50 @36mm. f/13, 1.5 secs. Hoya ND400X (9 f/stop reduction).

Stephen

Bramela · 05-25-2008, 01:31 PM

Great shots Stephen, all of them. Sharpness and colour is superb.

**Ash** · 05-25-2008, 02:07 PM

Well done Steven,

And congrats on the new cam.
Last two are keepers for me!
Perfect exposures!

**Mallee Boy** · 05-25-2008, 02:32 PM

Hi Stephen
Congratulations on the new camera.
I will be particularly interested in your thoughts on the DA* 16-50. I also have the K20D and am using my Sig 24mm f1.8 as a walk around lens.

These shots look great. Thanks for posting.
Grant.

**Marc Langille** · 05-25-2008, 02:54 PM

Have always, always enjoyed your waterfall images... beautiful!!!

Of course, your other work is great, but man you really seem to nail the waterfall images so, so well.

Regards,
Marc

khardur · 05-25-2008, 05:35 PM

I'd have to say #2 is my favorite. Gorgeous pics as usual Stephen.
A beautiful area, no doubts there!

PentaxFan · 05-25-2008, 07:16 PM

All beautiful shots and Congrats on the K20 ;-)

Peter Zack · 05-25-2008, 07:47 PM

Congrats on the new camera Stephen. Beautiful series and I see why you like this spot to hike. My favourites of the group are 3,4 but all are excellent.

**SCGushue** · 05-25-2008, 08:07 PM

Originally posted by mingdie

Beautiful photos Stephen. You live in a nice area. With a bathroom renovation and a trip to Europe this year the I will not afford a K20 until it becomes a K30 or K40.

Cheers
Eddie

thanks Eddie. Long trip for you and the kids. Should be some nice pictures. And yeah, the renovations never end... so poor excuse not to upgrade.

Originally posted by distorted_vision

breathtaking shots mate.. extremely well captured. what a beautiful spot to take photos.. i wish i was there..

DV... I thought about taking some cans of spray paint.... not!

Thanks.

Originally posted by KrisK10D

These are wonderful. I love the last 2 most but really... they're so good it doesn't matter.

Appreciate your comments Kris. Thank you.

Originally posted by garth1948

First outing with my new K20D today.
Believe me - you do need the K20D!
See my images in POTW #12 post.
Huge jump up from the K100D.

Even a huge jump from the K10D at that Garth.

Originally posted by vievetrick

all could be hung on the wall. Nice work

You know Pat... in thirty years as a photographer I have only once hung a personal print on a wall... hope to change that some day.

Thanks Pat... you got me thinking. A dangerous thing!

Stephen

**SCGushue** · 05-25-2008, 08:20 PM

Originally posted by Eaglerapids

No 3 is gorgeous as well as no 1,2,4:-).
When I bought my K10D early last spring that lens was first on my list to use in a drift boat on fishing trips but I've been hesitant to buy because of the problems. Now, after getting the 300/4, it will be awhile before I recover financially but I still would like this zoom. It looks to be spectacular when you get a good copy. Well, if you know how to bring out it's best, which you seem quite capable of SC:-).

Thank you. I will admit that it is a very good lens but I am still not happy with it @16-18mm. It will do decently at those readings but it is superb from 19 out.

Originally posted by slowpez

It may be the new camera but I have a feeling the guy behind it has something to do with such stunning shots.

Susan... so very nice of you say such kind things.

Thank you.

Originally posted by Bramela

Great shots Stephen, all of them. Sharpness and colour is superb.

Bruce, always good to here from down-under. You guys should be getting some fall colors way down south I would imagine.

Originally posted by Ash

Well done Steven,

And congrats on the new cam.
Last two are keepers for me!
Perfect exposures!

Thanks Ash.

Originally posted by Mallee Boy

Hi Stephen
Congratulations on the new camera.
I will be particularly interested in your thoughts on the DA* 16-50. I also have the K20D and am using my Sig 24mm f1.8 as a walk around lens.

These shots look great. Thanks for posting.
Grant.

Grant, I have had two copies of the lens. I got the original one as soon as it came out. Ned Bunnell replaced this one for me. It is (being very critical here)good, not great, at 16-18mm. Very good to excellent from there out. Color and contrast are superb and focus is quick. Balances superbly on the K10D and K20D.
It is a bargain now that it has dropped at least 200 bucks since it came out.

Stephen

**SCGushue** · 05-25-2008, 08:39 PM

Originally posted by 35mmfilm_user

Have always, always enjoyed your waterfall images... beautiful!!!

Of course, your other work is great, but man you really seem to nail the waterfall images so, so well.

Regards,
Marc

Thank you for your comment Marc. Much appreciated. Well, this stuff is a reprieve from the technical photography I do daily. There are plenty of waterfalls here in the mountains (hills?) of PA. I am still not where I want to be in phtographing waterfalls but the journey, though physically challenging, is a pleasurable one.

Originally posted by khardur

I'd have to say #2 is my favorite. Gorgeous pics as usual Stephen.
A beautiful area, no doubts there!

Khardur, Thank you. Yes, a place that has the scent of nature and the sounds of the outdoors.

Originally posted by PentaxFan

All beautiful shots and Congrats on the K20 ;-)

Nice to hear from you PFan.

Originally posted by Peter Zack

Congrats on the new camera Stephen. Beautiful series and I see why you like this spot to hike. My favourites of the group are 3,4 but all are excellent.

Peter,

A promise... If you ever come down to this area... you can be my guest, and I'll take you here. But if I come up to my family heritage there in Eastern Canada, you'll have to promise to show me some secret spots.

Now, don't tell anyone.

Stephen

Jonson PL · 05-26-2008, 03:45 PM

Wow, some wonderful shots

**NaClH2O** · 05-26-2008, 04:31 PM

Stephen, you really really know how to nail these waterfall shots, I've always enjoyed them. The detail in #2 is simply marvelous, tremendous job. I have already made the decision to wait for the K30D (or whatever it will be called) but these shots make me want to change my mind. Thanks!

NaCl(you certainly do great waterfalls but your other shots ain't bad either)H2O

Eastern Shore Charlie · 05-26-2008, 06:07 PM

Nice exsposures...beautiful shots...

**distorted_vision** · 05-26-2008, 06:16 PM

Originally posted by SCGushue

DV... I thought about taking some cans of spray paint.... not!

Thanks.

hhaah,, oh well, theres always next time!!

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05-25-2008, 02:54 PM	#20
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710	I for one... Have always, always enjoyed your waterfall images... beautiful!!! Of course, your other work is great, but man you really seem to nail the waterfall images so, so well. Regards, Marc

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05-25-2008, 10:00 AM	#16
SCGushue Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,449 Original Poster	Originally posted by fula6 Superb Stephen. All of them - simply superb. May I ask your setting for these shots? Thank you very much! Sure Image one. DA16-50 @24mm. f/11, 3 sec. Combination of Hoya CP and ND8X (two f stops) filters. Image two. DA16-50 @24mm. f/11, 2 sec. Combination of Hoya CP and ND8X (two f stops) filters. Image three. DA Limited 40mm. f/8, 10 secs. Combination of Hoya CP and ND8X Image 4. DA*16-50 @36mm. f/13, 1.5 secs. Hoya ND400X (9 f/stop reduction). Stephen

05-25-2008, 01:31 PM	#17
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,284	Great shots Stephen, all of them. Sharpness and colour is superb.

05-25-2008, 02:07 PM	#18
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Well done Steven, And congrats on the new cam. Last two are keepers for me! Perfect exposures!

05-25-2008, 02:32 PM	#19
Mallee Boy Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,904	Hi Stephen Congratulations on the new camera. I will be particularly interested in your thoughts on the DA* 16-50. I also have the K20D and am using my Sig 24mm f1.8 as a walk around lens. These shots look great. Thanks for posting. Grant.

05-25-2008, 05:35 PM	#21
khardur Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Massachusetts Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,560	I'd have to say #2 is my favorite. Gorgeous pics as usual Stephen. A beautiful area, no doubts there!

05-25-2008, 07:16 PM	#22
PentaxFan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 257	All beautiful shots and Congrats on the K20 ;-)

05-25-2008, 07:47 PM	#23
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	Congrats on the new camera Stephen. Beautiful series and I see why you like this spot to hike. My favourites of the group are 3,4 but all are excellent.

05-25-2008, 08:07 PM	#24
SCGushue Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,449 Original Poster	Originally posted by mingdie Beautiful photos Stephen. You live in a nice area. With a bathroom renovation and a trip to Europe this year the I will not afford a K20 until it becomes a K30 or K40. Cheers Eddie thanks Eddie. Long trip for you and the kids. Should be some nice pictures. And yeah, the renovations never end... so poor excuse not to upgrade. Originally posted by distorted_vision breathtaking shots mate.. extremely well captured. what a beautiful spot to take photos.. i wish i was there.. DV... I thought about taking some cans of spray paint.... not! Thanks. Originally posted by KrisK10D These are wonderful. I love the last 2 most but really... they're so good it doesn't matter. Appreciate your comments Kris. Thank you. Originally posted by garth1948 First outing with my new K20D today. Believe me - you do need the K20D! See my images in POTW #12 post. Huge jump up from the K100D. Even a huge jump from the K10D at that Garth. Originally posted by vievetrick all could be hung on the wall. Nice work You know Pat... in thirty years as a photographer I have only once hung a personal print on a wall... hope to change that some day. Thanks Pat... you got me thinking. A dangerous thing! Stephen

05-25-2008, 08:20 PM	#25
SCGushue Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,449 Original Poster	Originally posted by Eaglerapids No 3 is gorgeous as well as no 1,2,4:-). When I bought my K10D early last spring that lens was first on my list to use in a drift boat on fishing trips but I've been hesitant to buy because of the problems. Now, after getting the 300/4, it will be awhile before I recover financially but I still would like this zoom. It looks to be spectacular when you get a good copy. Well, if you know how to bring out it's best, which you seem quite capable of SC:-). Thank you. I will admit that it is a very good lens but I am still not happy with it @16-18mm. It will do decently at those readings but it is superb from 19 out. Originally posted by slowpez It may be the new camera but I have a feeling the guy behind it has something to do with such stunning shots. Susan... so very nice of you say such kind things. Thank you. Originally posted by Bramela Great shots Stephen, all of them. Sharpness and colour is superb. Bruce, always good to here from down-under. You guys should be getting some fall colors way down south I would imagine. Originally posted by Ash Well done Steven, And congrats on the new cam. Last two are keepers for me! Perfect exposures! Thanks Ash. Originally posted by Mallee Boy Hi Stephen Congratulations on the new camera. I will be particularly interested in your thoughts on the DA* 16-50. I also have the K20D and am using my Sig 24mm f1.8 as a walk around lens. These shots look great. Thanks for posting. Grant. Grant, I have had two copies of the lens. I got the original one as soon as it came out. Ned Bunnell replaced this one for me. It is (being very critical here)good, not great, at 16-18mm. Very good to excellent from there out. Color and contrast are superb and focus is quick. Balances superbly on the K10D and K20D. It is a bargain now that it has dropped at least 200 bucks since it came out. Stephen

05-25-2008, 08:39 PM	#26
SCGushue Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,449 Original Poster	Originally posted by 35mmfilm_user Have always, always enjoyed your waterfall images... beautiful!!! Of course, your other work is great, but man you really seem to nail the waterfall images so, so well. Regards, Marc Thank you for your comment Marc. Much appreciated. Well, this stuff is a reprieve from the technical photography I do daily. There are plenty of waterfalls here in the mountains (hills?) of PA. I am still not where I want to be in phtographing waterfalls but the journey, though physically challenging, is a pleasurable one. Originally posted by khardur I'd have to say #2 is my favorite. Gorgeous pics as usual Stephen. A beautiful area, no doubts there! Khardur, Thank you. Yes, a place that has the scent of nature and the sounds of the outdoors. Originally posted by PentaxFan All beautiful shots and Congrats on the K20 ;-) Nice to hear from you PFan. Originally posted by Peter Zack Congrats on the new camera Stephen. Beautiful series and I see why you like this spot to hike. My favourites of the group are 3,4 but all are excellent. Peter, A promise... If you ever come down to this area... you can be my guest, and I'll take you here. But if I come up to my family heritage there in Eastern Canada, you'll have to promise to show me some secret spots. Now, don't tell anyone. Stephen

05-26-2008, 03:45 PM	#27
Jonson PL Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Copenhagen Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,842	Wow, some wonderful shots

05-26-2008, 04:31 PM	#28
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	Stephen, you really really know how to nail these waterfall shots, I've always enjoyed them. The detail in #2 is simply marvelous, tremendous job. I have already made the decision to wait for the K30D (or whatever it will be called) but these shots make me want to change my mind. Thanks! NaCl(you certainly do great waterfalls but your other shots ain't bad either)H2O

05-26-2008, 06:07 PM	#29
Eastern Shore Charlie Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: 21639/ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 822	Nice exsposures...beautiful shots...

05-26-2008, 06:16 PM	#30
distorted_vision Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Moving around Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,308	Originally posted by SCGushue DV... I thought about taking some cans of spray paint.... not! Thanks. hhaah,, oh well, theres always next time!!