Nature My DA* is back up and running

My DA* is back up and running · **3 Likes**

I got a new set of contacts for my DA*60-250... which has been non-functional for a while. Then I got busy with some house maintenance. Today I'm back in business, although being -20 outside, I was out a very short while before my face froze. And with little light I was shooting wide open.

**patrick9** · 02-08-2015, 01:27 PM

The birds don't seem to mind the Temperature as much as I would. They look good wide open

waterfall · 02-08-2015, 01:37 PM

Love the bokeh wide open and the birds are tack sharp. Nice captures.

normhead · 02-08-2015, 01:44 PM

Originally posted by patrick9

The birds don't seem to mind the Temperature as much as I would. They look good wide open

They are petty fluffy though. They have down coats that are adjustable to the different temperatures, a much better deal than ours.

Originally posted by waterfall

Love the bokeh wide open and the birds are tack sharp. Nice captures.

The Chickadee was close enough with a bit of work he looks tack sharp at web size... the Woodpecker was tack sharp, right off the memory card. Shooting at 1/125 is problematic. I like to be at 1/1000 minimum for these birds, 1/2000 is preferable. And the DA*60-250 bokeh is one of the best features of the lens. It's the one place where none of my other lenses would have been as good.

Last edited by normhead; 02-08-2015 at 01:59 PM.

**Bob Harris** · 02-09-2015, 12:31 AM

wonderful detailed shots Norm the colors are very true.

normhead · 02-09-2015, 08:00 AM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

wonderful detailed shots Norm the colors are very true.

Thanks Bob, white balance is a wonderful thing, and with these birds it's easy, because they both have white on them.

atomx · 02-10-2015, 03:37 AM

I like #2 a lot... Unfortunately in #1 the bokeh is very distracting and becomes the "subject".. Perhaps open up the shadows to brighten the bird up some more as i feel this with counter the distracting bokeh.

normhead · 02-10-2015, 06:54 AM

But then others really like that pine tree needle bokeh and it makes the shot for them, my theory in such cases is, do what you like, and sell to those who like what you like.

But I do have images for guys like you too....

charliezap · 02-10-2015, 07:17 AM

Nice shots Norm.I have to shovel a path out to my feeders before the little guys get impatient.

--zapper

normhead · 02-10-2015, 07:27 AM

Originally posted by charliezap

Nice shots Norm.I have to shovel a path out to my feeders before the little guys get impatient.

--zapper

My little guys get so excited, I bring them out a small bowl of chopped nuts and seed every day. As soon as I come out the door with the bowl the trees just light up with the excited chirping of little birds. Then there's the feeding frenzy when everyone comes and gets some while it's still warm. It must be tough having to eat frozen food all the time.

mole · 02-10-2015, 07:30 PM

Well, they certainly are paying you well for the warm snacks - giving you all these great poses!!

normhead · 02-11-2015, 07:39 AM

Originally posted by mole

Well, they certainly are paying you well for the warm snacks - giving you all these great poses!!

Ha ha, and all I have to do is freeze my derriere, literally, to take advantage.

**monochrome** · 02-11-2015, 07:51 AM

Originally posted by normhead

my theory in such cases is, do what you like, and sell to those who like what you like.

Hah hah - love it.

Excellent life advice. Or maybe not so deep - just good sense.

**jbinpg** · 04-17-2015, 09:05 PM

Norm - I just lost the focus contact on my DA*300 (still works fine with manual focus). I would think that the part number of the 60-250 and the 300 are the same. If you have it, could you post the part number and I will get started on hopefully getting one ordered in.

Jack

slowpez · 04-17-2015, 11:03 PM

Nice ones Norm. I love the chickadee. Such fast little guys.

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02-10-2015, 06:54 AM	#8
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	But then others really like that pine tree needle bokeh and it makes the shot for them, my theory in such cases is, do what you like, and sell to those who like what you like. But I do have images for guys like you too.... Last edited by normhead; 02-10-2015 at 07:32 AM.

02-10-2015, 07:17 AM	#9
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686	Nice shots Norm.I have to shovel a path out to my feeders before the little guys get impatient.--zapper

02-10-2015, 07:27 AM	#10
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	Originally posted by charliezap Nice shots Norm.I have to shovel a path out to my feeders before the little guys get impatient.--zapper My little guys get so excited, I bring them out a small bowl of chopped nuts and seed every day. As soon as I come out the door with the bowl the trees just light up with the excited chirping of little birds. Then there's the feeding frenzy when everyone comes and gets some while it's still warm. It must be tough having to eat frozen food all the time. Last edited by normhead; 02-10-2015 at 08:30 AM.

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02-08-2015, 01:27 PM	#2
patrick9 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Murfreesboro Tennessee Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,458	The birds don't seem to mind the Temperature as much as I would. They look good wide open

02-08-2015, 01:37 PM	#3
waterfall Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,812	Love the bokeh wide open and the birds are tack sharp. Nice captures.

02-08-2015, 01:44 PM	#4
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	Originally posted by patrick9 The birds don't seem to mind the Temperature as much as I would. They look good wide open They are petty fluffy though. They have down coats that are adjustable to the different temperatures, a much better deal than ours. Originally posted by waterfall Love the bokeh wide open and the birds are tack sharp. Nice captures. The Chickadee was close enough with a bit of work he looks tack sharp at web size... the Woodpecker was tack sharp, right off the memory card. Shooting at 1/125 is problematic. I like to be at 1/1000 minimum for these birds, 1/2000 is preferable. And the DA60-250 bokeh is one of the best features of the lens. It's the one place where none of my other lenses would have been as good. Last edited by normhead; 02-08-2015 at 01:59 PM.*

02-09-2015, 12:31 AM	#5
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	wonderful detailed shots Norm the colors are very true.

02-09-2015, 08:00 AM	#6
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bob Harris wonderful detailed shots Norm the colors are very true. Thanks Bob, white balance is a wonderful thing, and with these birds it's easy, because they both have white on them.

02-10-2015, 03:37 AM	#7
atomx Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Melbourne,Australia Posts: 67	I like #2 a lot... Unfortunately in #1 the bokeh is very distracting and becomes the "subject".. Perhaps open up the shadows to brighten the bird up some more as i feel this with counter the distracting bokeh.

02-10-2015, 07:30 PM	#11
mole Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tennessee Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,432	Well, they certainly are paying you well for the warm snacks - giving you all these great poses!!

02-11-2015, 07:39 AM	#12
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	Originally posted by mole Well, they certainly are paying you well for the warm snacks - giving you all these great poses!! Ha ha, and all I have to do is freeze my derriere, literally, to take advantage.

02-11-2015, 07:51 AM	#13
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by normhead my theory in such cases is, do what you like, and sell to those who like what you like. Hah hah - love it. Excellent life advice. Or maybe not so deep - just good sense.

04-17-2015, 09:05 PM	#14
jbinpg Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince George, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,546	Norm - I just lost the focus contact on my DA*300 (still works fine with manual focus). I would think that the part number of the 60-250 and the 300 are the same. If you have it, could you post the part number and I will get started on hopefully getting one ordered in. Jack

04-17-2015, 11:03 PM	#15
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	Nice ones Norm. I love the chickadee. Such fast little guys.