Abstract Circular Bird Feeder

Circular Bird Feeder · 06:04 AM

Circular Bird Feeder SIC September 2019 5th by Larry Mc, on Flickr

reh321 · 10-08-2019, 06:49 AM

Originally posted by Larrymc

Circular Bird Feeder SIC September 2019 5th by Larry Mc, on Flickr

an interesting concept - the image would be perfect if you just had a few colorful customers.

**Larrymc** · 10-08-2019, 07:03 AM

Thanks, RE, its pretty tough getting willing participants when I'm standing less than a foot away. My feathered friends kind of shy away when I'm that close. I keep this feeder stocked with food Cardinals love and it attracts Doves too but they have a hard time perching on it. Some enterprising Doves have figured out how to perch and eat from it, some haven't. Thanks for the visit, My Friend!

**mroeder75** · 10-08-2019, 09:47 PM

Reh21, I viewed your Flickr page version. This is really cool with a larger view because it is not center focused.

**Larrymc** · 10-09-2019, 05:44 AM

Originally posted by mroeder75

Reh21, I viewed your Flickr page version. This is really cool with a larger view because it is not center focused.

Thanks, I really appreciate your comment!! The HD 15 Limited is a really great little lens which can be manually focused easily because it has quick shift. I shot exclusively with the 15 during Sept and used the quick shift feature a good bit of the time. The AF is also very precise and even though it's a screw drive lens its super fast focusing!

**mroeder75** · 10-09-2019, 09:59 PM

Originally posted by Larrymc

Thanks, I really appreciate your comment!! The HD 15 Limited is a really great little lens which can be manually focused easily because it has quick shift. I shot exclusively with the 15 during Sept and used the quick shift feature a good bit of the time. The AF is also very precise and even though it's a screw drive lens its super fast focusing!

Could you explain how quick shift works? I don't believe I have used it.

**Larrymc** · 10-10-2019, 05:32 AM

Originally posted by mroeder75

Could you explain how quick shift works? I don't believe I have used it.

This feature is exclusive to some Pentax lens, not all. Most auto focus lens focus rings can only be turned if the camera is set to manual focus. Quick shift allows you to make adjustments to the focus without switching to manual focus on the camera body, this is especially useful for situations where you are very close to the subject and the AF system can't quite get the focus or you have placed the subject in a position other than the center of the photo and you don't want to move the focus point in the viewfinder. Quick Shift is very useful if you use live view and the focus peaking feature of the camera. Somewhere on Pentax Forums there is a chart with Pentax lens features but I can't find it at this time.

**mroeder75** · 10-10-2019, 09:48 PM

Originally posted by Larrymc

This feature is exclusive to some Pentax lens, not all. Most auto focus lens focus rings can only be turned if the camera is set to manual focus. Quick shift allows you to make adjustments to the focus without switching to manual focus on the camera body, this is especially useful for situations where you are very close to the subject and the AF system can't quite get the focus or you have placed the subject in a position other than the center of the photo and you don't want to move the focus point in the viewfinder. Quick Shift is very useful if you use live view and the focus peaking feature of the camera. Somewhere on Pentax Forums there is a chart with Pentax lens features but I can't find it at this time.

If I focus outside of center, I focus on-center, then flip to MF, and slightly rotate my camera so the original point of focus remains. I am trying to figure out how quick shift, benefits. Can you help me? Don't want you to think I am being critical how you accomplish this - your photo is greatly appreciated. On the contrary, I am a duffer. I am trying to learn.

**Larrymc** · 10-11-2019, 11:07 AM

Originally posted by mroeder75

If I focus outside of center, I focus on-center, then flip to MF, and slightly rotate my camera so the original point of focus remains. I am trying to figure out how quick shift, benefits. Can you help me? Don't want you to think I am being critical how you accomplish this - your photo is greatly appreciated. On the contrary, I am a duffer. I am trying to learn.

I'll PM you later today, if that's OK with you.

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10-08-2019, 06:49 AM	#2
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,180	Originally posted by Larrymc Circular Bird Feeder SIC September 2019 5th by Larry Mc, on Flickr an interesting concept - the image would be perfect if you just had a few colorful customers.

10-08-2019, 07:03 AM	#3
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,252 Original Poster	Thanks, RE, its pretty tough getting willing participants when I'm standing less than a foot away. My feathered friends kind of shy away when I'm that close. I keep this feeder stocked with food Cardinals love and it attracts Doves too but they have a hard time perching on it. Some enterprising Doves have figured out how to perch and eat from it, some haven't. Thanks for the visit, My Friend!

10-08-2019, 09:47 PM	#4
mroeder75 Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,597	Reh21, I viewed your Flickr page version. This is really cool with a larger view because it is not center focused.

10-09-2019, 05:44 AM	#5
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,252 Original Poster	Originally posted by mroeder75 Reh21, I viewed your Flickr page version. This is really cool with a larger view because it is not center focused. Thanks, I really appreciate your comment!! The HD 15 Limited is a really great little lens which can be manually focused easily because it has quick shift. I shot exclusively with the 15 during Sept and used the quick shift feature a good bit of the time. The AF is also very precise and even though it's a screw drive lens its super fast focusing!

10-09-2019, 09:59 PM	#6
mroeder75 Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,597	Originally posted by Larrymc Thanks, I really appreciate your comment!! The HD 15 Limited is a really great little lens which can be manually focused easily because it has quick shift. I shot exclusively with the 15 during Sept and used the quick shift feature a good bit of the time. The AF is also very precise and even though it's a screw drive lens its super fast focusing! Could you explain how quick shift works? I don't believe I have used it.

10-10-2019, 05:32 AM	#7
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,252 Original Poster	Originally posted by mroeder75 Could you explain how quick shift works? I don't believe I have used it. This feature is exclusive to some Pentax lens, not all. Most auto focus lens focus rings can only be turned if the camera is set to manual focus. Quick shift allows you to make adjustments to the focus without switching to manual focus on the camera body, this is especially useful for situations where you are very close to the subject and the AF system can't quite get the focus or you have placed the subject in a position other than the center of the photo and you don't want to move the focus point in the viewfinder. Quick Shift is very useful if you use live view and the focus peaking feature of the camera. Somewhere on Pentax Forums there is a chart with Pentax lens features but I can't find it at this time.

10-10-2019, 09:48 PM	#8
mroeder75 Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,597	Originally posted by Larrymc This feature is exclusive to some Pentax lens, not all. Most auto focus lens focus rings can only be turned if the camera is set to manual focus. Quick shift allows you to make adjustments to the focus without switching to manual focus on the camera body, this is especially useful for situations where you are very close to the subject and the AF system can't quite get the focus or you have placed the subject in a position other than the center of the photo and you don't want to move the focus point in the viewfinder. Quick Shift is very useful if you use live view and the focus peaking feature of the camera. Somewhere on Pentax Forums there is a chart with Pentax lens features but I can't find it at this time. If I focus outside of center, I focus on-center, then flip to MF, and slightly rotate my camera so the original point of focus remains. I am trying to figure out how quick shift, benefits. Can you help me? Don't want you to think I am being critical how you accomplish this - your photo is greatly appreciated. On the contrary, I am a duffer. I am trying to learn.

10-11-2019, 11:07 AM	#9
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,252 Original Poster	Originally posted by mroeder75 If I focus outside of center, I focus on-center, then flip to MF, and slightly rotate my camera so the original point of focus remains. I am trying to figure out how quick shift, benefits. Can you help me? Don't want you to think I am being critical how you accomplish this - your photo is greatly appreciated. On the contrary, I am a duffer. I am trying to learn. I'll PM you later today, if that's OK with you.