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I should get tired of shooting birds but I really enjoy it. I used the 1.4 TC with the 300mm also.

Hope you enjoy them too.

r0ckstarr · 12-30-2014, 08:16 AM

Nice!

It's hard to get tired of shooting birds. They're fun to watch, and getting a good picture of them is sometimes challenging because they're constantly moving.

**jpzk** · 12-30-2014, 08:19 AM

Those are really nice.

I have this same set up: Pentax K5 + DA*300/4 and the new HD TC 1.4X ... at the end of the day I find the results " so - so " and the real keepers are less in numbers than when I use the gear without the TC.

JP

slowpez · 12-30-2014, 08:59 AM

Originally posted by r0ckstarr

Nice!

It's hard to get tired of shooting birds. They're fun to watch, and getting a good picture of them is sometimes challenging because they're constantly moving.

You are right about the constant movement.

Originally posted by jpzk

Those are really nice.

I have this same set up: Pentax K5 + DA*300/4 and the new HD TC 1.4X ... at the end of the day I find the results " so - so " and the real keepers are less in numbers than when I use the gear without the TC.

JP

I know what you mean about the TC. Normhead does a great job with it. I am finding I need lots of sunlight to improve the keeper rate. Just got the K-3 and can't wait to see if that will make a difference but I suspect a lot of it has to do with the photographer though.

I will keep trying because I really feel good when I pull one off.

**Sailor** · 12-30-2014, 01:48 PM

Great sharpness, color and compositions - very nice stuff, Susan.

Jer

r0ckstarr · 12-30-2014, 01:50 PM

Originally posted by jpzk

I have this same set up: Pentax K5 + DA*300/4 and the new HD TC 1.4X ... at the end of the day I find the results " so - so " and the real keepers are less in numbers than when I use the gear without the TC.

JP

Are you shooting handheld, or using a tripod?

**Bob Harris** · 12-30-2014, 02:22 PM

really some great shots here Susan, will be interesting to see if you notice much difference with the K3

slowpez · 12-30-2014, 04:13 PM

Originally posted by Sailor

Great sharpness, color and compositions - very nice stuff, Susan.

Jer

Thanks Jer.

Originally posted by r0ckstarr

Are you shooting handheld, or using a tripod?

I have tried using a tripod many times for bird shots but just can't do it. I use one for everything else.

Originally posted by Bob Harris

really some great shots here Susan, will be interesting to see if you notice much difference with the K3

Still haven't given the K-3 a tryout. Have had it for a few weeks but the weather is just too ugly to encourage photography especially in a town that is not particularly scenic to begin with. Heading to the Everglades next month and it will get a full workout then.

Venom3300 · 12-30-2014, 04:24 PM

Terrific shots. Just makes me that much more excited to order this lens in a couple months.

**Des** · 12-30-2014, 05:02 PM

I could never tire of your bird shots Susan. Always a joy. Well done.

charliezap · 12-30-2014, 05:04 PM

A splendid group of shots Susan.---charliezap

**jac** · 12-30-2014, 05:53 PM

Always appreciate you posting your birdies, Susan.

slowpez · 12-31-2014, 07:30 AM

Originally posted by Venom3300

Terrific shots. Just makes me that much more excited to order this lens in a couple months.

Originally posted by Des

I could never tire of your bird shots Susan. Always a joy. Well done.

Originally posted by charliezap

A splendid group of shots Susan.---charliezap

Originally posted by jac

Always appreciate you posting your birdies, Susan.

Thank you all so much for your kind comments and Happy New Year to all.

**dcmsox2004** · 12-31-2014, 09:49 AM

beautiful captures susan.... never tire of these graceful creatures, dave m

slowpez · 12-31-2014, 03:36 PM

Originally posted by dcmsox2004

beautiful captures susan.... never tire of these graceful creatures, dave m

Thanks Dave. I must admit I don't either.

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12-30-2014, 08:16 AM	#2
r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507	Nice! It's hard to get tired of shooting birds. They're fun to watch, and getting a good picture of them is sometimes challenging because they're constantly moving.

12-30-2014, 08:19 AM	#3
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Those are really nice. I have this same set up: Pentax K5 + DA*300/4 and the new HD TC 1.4X ... at the end of the day I find the results " so - so " and the real keepers are less in numbers than when I use the gear without the TC. JP

12-30-2014, 08:59 AM	#4
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461 Original Poster	Originally posted by r0ckstarr Nice! It's hard to get tired of shooting birds. They're fun to watch, and getting a good picture of them is sometimes challenging because they're constantly moving. You are right about the constant movement. Originally posted by jpzk Those are really nice. I have this same set up: Pentax K5 + DA*300/4 and the new HD TC 1.4X ... at the end of the day I find the results " so - so " and the real keepers are less in numbers than when I use the gear without the TC. JP I know what you mean about the TC. Normhead does a great job with it. I am finding I need lots of sunlight to improve the keeper rate. Just got the K-3 and can't wait to see if that will make a difference but I suspect a lot of it has to do with the photographer though. I will keep trying because I really feel good when I pull one off.

12-30-2014, 01:48 PM	#5
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Great sharpness, color and compositions - very nice stuff, Susan. Jer

12-30-2014, 01:50 PM	#6
r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507	Originally posted by jpzk I have this same set up: Pentax K5 + DA*300/4 and the new HD TC 1.4X ... at the end of the day I find the results " so - so " and the real keepers are less in numbers than when I use the gear without the TC. JP Are you shooting handheld, or using a tripod?

12-30-2014, 02:22 PM	#7
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	really some great shots here Susan, will be interesting to see if you notice much difference with the K3

12-30-2014, 04:13 PM	#8
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sailor Great sharpness, color and compositions - very nice stuff, Susan. Jer Thanks Jer. Originally posted by r0ckstarr Are you shooting handheld, or using a tripod? I have tried using a tripod many times for bird shots but just can't do it. I use one for everything else. Originally posted by Bob Harris really some great shots here Susan, will be interesting to see if you notice much difference with the K3 Still haven't given the K-3 a tryout. Have had it for a few weeks but the weather is just too ugly to encourage photography especially in a town that is not particularly scenic to begin with. Heading to the Everglades next month and it will get a full workout then.

12-30-2014, 04:24 PM	#9
Venom3300 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 714	Terrific shots. Just makes me that much more excited to order this lens in a couple months.

12-30-2014, 05:02 PM	#10
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,424	I could never tire of your bird shots Susan. Always a joy. Well done.

12-30-2014, 05:04 PM	#11
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686	A splendid group of shots Susan.---charliezap

12-30-2014, 05:53 PM	#12
jac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Clyde River, Nunavut, Canada Posts: 2,364	Always appreciate you posting your birdies, Susan.

12-31-2014, 07:30 AM	#13
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461 Original Poster	Originally posted by Venom3300 Terrific shots. Just makes me that much more excited to order this lens in a couple months. Originally posted by Des I could never tire of your bird shots Susan. Always a joy. Well done. Originally posted by charliezap A splendid group of shots Susan.---charliezap Originally posted by jac Always appreciate you posting your birdies, Susan. Thank you all so much for your kind comments and Happy New Year to all.

12-31-2014, 09:49 AM	#14
dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	beautiful captures susan.... never tire of these graceful creatures, dave m

12-31-2014, 03:36 PM	#15
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461 Original Poster	Originally posted by dcmsox2004 beautiful captures susan.... never tire of these graceful creatures, dave m Thanks Dave. I must admit I don't either.

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