Nature k1 and 560mm in the rain

k1 and 560mm in the rain · **3 Likes**

The first useful shot taken with my K1 and the DA 560 (both just received), on a tripod. This was at the minimum focus distance of the lens so taken from 3.5 to 4 meters away. Very wet and overcast day.

**Kerrowdown** · 05-10-2016, 12:24 AM

Looking good, must have been solid tripod and no wind to get a super sharp shot like this, at that shutter speed.

That having been said, Roses don't eat you...

I would save this fine optic to photograph things that do.

mcgregni · 05-10-2016, 02:02 AM

Good test shot .... That camera and lens combo is, well. ... Quite a combo! Good job getting those two serious bits of kit up and running. Does the 560 give much more image circle beyond the aps-c crop?

Murra54 · 05-10-2016, 03:16 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Looking good, must have been solid tripod and no wind to get a super sharp shot like this, at that shutter speed.

That having been said, Roses don't eat you...

I would save this fine optic to photograph things that do.

Just outside my back door on nice solid concrete. I upgraded my tripod just recently and now use a Vanguard Auctus 283T, which is significantly taller than my Manfrotto 190, but just as solid.
I have walked away with more than a few wounds from my grapples with that particular bush, it lies in wait beside a path and springs out when you least expect it.

Murra54 · 05-10-2016, 03:23 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mcgregni

Good test shot .... That camera and lens combo is, well. ... Quite a combo! Good job getting those two serious bits of kit up and running. Does the 560 give much more image circle beyond the aps-c crop?

Have added another photograph from the same spot which clearly shows the vignetting. otherwise I am very happy with the few photographs I have taken with the combo. I also like to use a square format for a lot of my photographs, which may be a bit wanky but it is a format I always liked, so having to crop away the edges does not bother me overly. Hoping to get similar results when I try the K1 with my 60 - 250 (less expensive option than the 70 - 200)

ISO800, 1/6400, f5.6

**eaglem** · 05-10-2016, 03:29 AM

Well that Rose is a real stand-out!

Murra54 · 05-10-2016, 03:36 AM

Originally posted by eaglem

Well that Rose is a real stand-out!

From a person who photographs plants much better than I, I take that as high praise

ChristianRock · 05-10-2016, 05:27 AM

Originally posted by Murra54

Have added another photograph from the same spot which clearly shows the vignetting. otherwise I am very happy with the few photographs I have taken with the combo. I also like to use a square format for a lot of my photographs, which may be a bit wanky but it is a format I always liked, so having to crop away the edges does not bother me overly. Hoping to get similar results when I try the K1 with my 60 - 250 (less expensive option than the 70 - 200)

ISO800, 1/6400, f5.6

Did you add vignetting or does it really vignette that much?

Great stuff! :-)

mcgregni · 05-10-2016, 07:19 AM

It's not as bad a thought it might be, plus I really like square crops, so it seems very usable! Thanks for showing that Murra54.

KDAFA · 05-10-2016, 07:36 AM

Originally posted by Murra54

The first useful shot taken with my K1 and the DA 560 (both just received), on a tripod. This was at the minimum focus distance of the lens so taken from 3.5 to 4 meters away. Very wet and overcast day.

A beautiful shot indeed.

Murra54 · 05-10-2016, 07:41 PM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

Did you add vignetting or does it really vignette that much?

Great stuff! :-)

That is pretty much straight out of the camera

**slowpez** · 05-11-2016, 06:36 AM

Like them both especially the rose.

Murra54 · 05-11-2016, 06:16 PM

Originally posted by KDAFA

A beautiful shot indeed.

Thank you.

Originally posted by slowpez

Like them both especially the rose.

Thank you Susan, I only have to walk out the back door to see the roses, so they are regular subjects when I am feeling lazy- which eems to be most of the time

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05-10-2016, 12:24 AM	#2
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hielands o' Scootlund Photos: Gallery Posts: 44,340	Looking good, must have been solid tripod and no wind to get a super sharp shot like this, at that shutter speed. That having been said, Roses don't eat you... I would save this fine optic to photograph things that do.

05-10-2016, 02:02 AM	#3
mcgregni Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Surrey, England Posts: 2,601	Good test shot .... That camera and lens combo is, well. ... Quite a combo! Good job getting those two serious bits of kit up and running. Does the 560 give much more image circle beyond the aps-c crop?

05-10-2016, 03:16 AM	#4
Murra54 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Bendigo, Victoria Posts: 389 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Looking good, must have been solid tripod and no wind to get a super sharp shot like this, at that shutter speed. That having been said, Roses don't eat you... I would save this fine optic to photograph things that do. Just outside my back door on nice solid concrete. I upgraded my tripod just recently and now use a Vanguard Auctus 283T, which is significantly taller than my Manfrotto 190, but just as solid. I have walked away with more than a few wounds from my grapples with that particular bush, it lies in wait beside a path and springs out when you least expect it.

05-10-2016, 03:29 AM	#6
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 33,681	Well that Rose is a real stand-out!

05-10-2016, 03:36 AM	#7
Murra54 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Bendigo, Victoria Posts: 389 Original Poster	Originally posted by eaglem Well that Rose is a real stand-out! From a person who photographs plants much better than I, I take that as high praise

05-10-2016, 05:27 AM	#8
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Woodstock, GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,567	Originally posted by Murra54 Have added another photograph from the same spot which clearly shows the vignetting. otherwise I am very happy with the few photographs I have taken with the combo. I also like to use a square format for a lot of my photographs, which may be a bit wanky but it is a format I always liked, so having to crop away the edges does not bother me overly. Hoping to get similar results when I try the K1 with my 60 - 250 (less expensive option than the 70 - 200) ISO800, 1/6400, f5.6 Did you add vignetting or does it really vignette that much? Great stuff! :-)

05-10-2016, 07:19 AM	#9
mcgregni Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Surrey, England Posts: 2,601	It's not as bad a thought it might be, plus I really like square crops, so it seems very usable! Thanks for showing that Murra54.

05-10-2016, 07:36 AM	#10
KDAFA Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 491	Originally posted by Murra54 The first useful shot taken with my K1 and the DA 560 (both just received), on a tripod. This was at the minimum focus distance of the lens so taken from 3.5 to 4 meters away. Very wet and overcast day. A beautiful shot indeed.

05-10-2016, 07:41 PM	#11
Murra54 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Bendigo, Victoria Posts: 389 Original Poster	Originally posted by ChristianRock Did you add vignetting or does it really vignette that much? Great stuff! :-) That is pretty much straight out of the camera

05-11-2016, 06:36 AM	#12
slowpez Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,078	Like them both especially the rose.

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05-11-2016, 06:16 PM	#13
Murra54 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Bendigo, Victoria Posts: 389 Original Poster	Originally posted by KDAFA A beautiful shot indeed. Thank you. Originally posted by slowpez Like them both especially the rose. Thank you Susan, I only have to walk out the back door to see the roses, so they are regular subjects when I am feeling lazy- which eems to be most of the time