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First K-1 photos from a hiking trip · **4 Likes**

I took the K-1 on a four-day hiking trip and was delighted with its portability, weather resistance, Shake Reduction and low light capabililty.

Adam · 08-15-2016, 03:41 AM - **1 Like**

That's some really dramatic scenery. Great series!

Wild Mark · 08-15-2016, 03:45 AM - **1 Like**

As I scrolled though I was thinking Tasmania ...... and it is

The K-1 has shown it ability to capture the essence of Tasmania as a destination to visit. I can't wait for the Craddle Mountain shots.

---------- Post added 08-15-16 at 08:47 PM ----------

just out of interest, were you using a hood? It looks like you might not have (i.e. contrast/ colour seem a touch underdone) - If I am wrong then I apologise in advance.

Maksim · 08-15-2016, 03:53 AM

Were those processed or out of camera?

**Phil Hirst** · 08-15-2016, 05:14 AM

Originally posted by Wild Mark

As I scrolled though I was thinking Tasmania ...... and it is

The K-1 has shown it ability to capture the essence of Tasmania as a destination to visit. I can't wait for the Craddle Mountain shots.

---------- Post added 08-15-16 at 08:47 PM ----------

just out of interest, were you using a hood? It looks like you might not have (i.e. contrast/ colour seem a touch underdone) - If I am wrong then I apologise in advance.

Quite right, I didn't use a hood for many of these shots. Something I will have to watch in future.

---------- Post added 08-15-16 at 05:16 AM ----------

Originally posted by Maksim

Were those processed or out of camera?

All of these were processed to a certain extent.

Wild Mark · 08-15-2016, 05:21 AM

Originally posted by Phil Hirst

Quite right, I didn't use a hood for many of these shots. Something I will have to watch in future.

Ah. I am getting used to the idea of hood use, especially for legacy lenses where coatings are less effective than the modern ones.

Also, you might benefit from the use of a CPL when shooting in coastal areas (lots of scattered blue light). It is amazing what a CPL can do.

CreationBear · 08-15-2016, 06:17 AM

Originally posted by Phil Hirst

four-day hiking trip

Very impressive! I'm always curious about people's "backcountry" kits, so anything you have to say about your load-out would be very interesting to me.

Sandy Hancock · 08-15-2016, 06:58 AM

Iconically Tasmanian. Images 6, 7 and 9 stand out for me.

An appropriately shaped hood is hugely valuable to any lens. My F28/2.8 and FA20/2.8 were massively improved with the cheap third party (Sensei) petal hoods I got for them. Everything lens I own has a hood specifically matched to it.

**Phil Hirst** · 08-16-2016, 05:26 AM

Originally posted by CreationBear

Very impressive! I'm always curious about people's "backcountry" kits, so anything you have to say about your load-out would be very interesting to me.

What I carried on this trip was my Samyang 24mm f1.4, an old Tokina 70-210mm zoom(light and acceptable image quality) a tripod with ball head, a circular polarising filter and a 10 stop neutral density filter. Another essential accessory for mid-winter down here in the Roaring Forties, especially at night, are chemical hand warmers that I hold on my lenses with a piece of cut-off sock to prevent fogging. On shorter trips where I don't have to carry so much other gear, I would also take either a Pentax A 50mm or 50mm Macro, great for fungi in rain forests etc. I hope this was useful in some way

CreationBear · 08-16-2016, 05:49 AM

Originally posted by Phil Hirst

especially at night, are chemical hand warmers that I hold on my lenses with a piece of cut-off sock to prevent fogging

That's a great tip that I've not seen mentioned anywhere--if you ever take just a "phone shot" of that set-up, I'm sure a lot folks would find it useful. For myself, I've been wondering how I would finesse moisture issues here in the Smoky Mountains--I've been soaked to the bone more than once just rolling through these hollers before sunrise.

nickthetasmaniac · 08-23-2016, 04:18 AM - **1 Like**

Some great shots here! Interesting to see work from the Three Capes start to trickle in...

**Phil Hirst** · 08-23-2016, 06:46 AM

Originally posted by CreationBear

That's a great tip that I've not seen mentioned anywhere--if you ever take just a "phone shot" of that set-up, I'm sure a lot folks would find it useful. For myself, I've been wondering how I would finesse moisture issues here in the Smoky Mountains--I've been soaked to the bone more than once just rolling through these hollers before sunrise.

I will take some shots of that soon

Davo · 08-24-2016, 03:18 AM - **1 Like**

Tasman Id from the Blade!! Was there quite a few years back with Kodachrome64 in an MZ-5. Some of the most dramatic coastal scenery I have visited. Now a fortunate K1 owner as well, looking at what kit to lug around to destinations such as this.

Nice work.

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08-15-2016, 03:45 AM - 1 Like	#3
Wild Mark Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954	As I scrolled though I was thinking Tasmania ...... and it is The K-1 has shown it ability to capture the essence of Tasmania as a destination to visit. I can't wait for the Craddle Mountain shots. ---------- Post added 08-15-16 at 08:47 PM ---------- just out of interest, were you using a hood? It looks like you might not have (i.e. contrast/ colour seem a touch underdone) - If I am wrong then I apologise in advance.

08-15-2016, 03:53 AM	#4
Maksim Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 80	Were those processed or out of camera?

08-15-2016, 05:14 AM	#5
Phil Hirst Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: Tasmania Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12 Original Poster	Originally posted by Wild Mark As I scrolled though I was thinking Tasmania ...... and it is The K-1 has shown it ability to capture the essence of Tasmania as a destination to visit. I can't wait for the Craddle Mountain shots. ---------- Post added 08-15-16 at 08:47 PM ---------- just out of interest, were you using a hood? It looks like you might not have (i.e. contrast/ colour seem a touch underdone) - If I am wrong then I apologise in advance. Quite right, I didn't use a hood for many of these shots. Something I will have to watch in future. ---------- Post added 08-15-16 at 05:16 AM ---------- Originally posted by Maksim Were those processed or out of camera? All of these were processed to a certain extent.

08-15-2016, 05:21 AM	#6
Wild Mark Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954	Originally posted by Phil Hirst Quite right, I didn't use a hood for many of these shots. Something I will have to watch in future. Ah. I am getting used to the idea of hood use, especially for legacy lenses where coatings are less effective than the modern ones. Also, you might benefit from the use of a CPL when shooting in coastal areas (lots of scattered blue light). It is amazing what a CPL can do.

08-15-2016, 06:17 AM	#7
CreationBear Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 2,415	Originally posted by Phil Hirst four-day hiking trip Very impressive! I'm always curious about people's "backcountry" kits, so anything you have to say about your load-out would be very interesting to me.

08-15-2016, 06:58 AM	#8
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,276	Iconically Tasmanian. Images 6, 7 and 9 stand out for me. An appropriately shaped hood is hugely valuable to any lens. My F28/2.8 and FA20/2.8 were massively improved with the cheap third party (Sensei) petal hoods I got for them. Everything lens I own has a hood specifically matched to it.

08-16-2016, 05:26 AM	#9
Phil Hirst Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: Tasmania Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12 Original Poster	Originally posted by CreationBear Very impressive! I'm always curious about people's "backcountry" kits, so anything you have to say about your load-out would be very interesting to me. What I carried on this trip was my Samyang 24mm f1.4, an old Tokina 70-210mm zoom(light and acceptable image quality) a tripod with ball head, a circular polarising filter and a 10 stop neutral density filter. Another essential accessory for mid-winter down here in the Roaring Forties, especially at night, are chemical hand warmers that I hold on my lenses with a piece of cut-off sock to prevent fogging. On shorter trips where I don't have to carry so much other gear, I would also take either a Pentax A 50mm or 50mm Macro, great for fungi in rain forests etc. I hope this was useful in some way

08-16-2016, 05:49 AM	#10
CreationBear Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 2,415	Originally posted by Phil Hirst especially at night, are chemical hand warmers that I hold on my lenses with a piece of cut-off sock to prevent fogging That's a great tip that I've not seen mentioned anywhere--if you ever take just a "phone shot" of that set-up, I'm sure a lot folks would find it useful. For myself, I've been wondering how I would finesse moisture issues here in the Smoky Mountains--I've been soaked to the bone more than once just rolling through these hollers before sunrise.

08-23-2016, 04:18 AM - 1 Like	#11
nickthetasmaniac Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,361	Some great shots here! Interesting to see work from the Three Capes start to trickle in...

08-23-2016, 06:46 AM	#12
Phil Hirst Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: Tasmania Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12 Original Poster	Originally posted by CreationBear That's a great tip that I've not seen mentioned anywhere--if you ever take just a "phone shot" of that set-up, I'm sure a lot folks would find it useful. For myself, I've been wondering how I would finesse moisture issues here in the Smoky Mountains--I've been soaked to the bone more than once just rolling through these hollers before sunrise. I will take some shots of that soon

08-24-2016, 03:18 AM - 1 Like	#13
Davo New Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Beaumont, NSW Posts: 8	Tasman Id from the Blade!! Was there quite a few years back with Kodachrome64 in an MZ-5. Some of the most dramatic coastal scenery I have visited. Now a fortunate K1 owner as well, looking at what kit to lug around to destinations such as this. Nice work.

First K-1 photos from a hiking trip

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