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**oneill** · 12-21-2014, 10:34 PM - **1 Like**

Here are a couple more from my last trip

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**vcollerp** · 12-22-2014, 05:40 AM

Originally posted by oneill

Hey Phillip,

Your first post was nice, but your second one is awesome. Your flight shots are great, I would never consider the DA560 a wing shooter! The swallow very nice and I love the little black guy with the yellow crown.

Murray

Thanks Murray

Love your bear shots. I will probably never have the opportunity to see them in the wild really beautiful animals.

r0ckstarr · 12-22-2014, 10:43 AM

Originally posted by vcollerp

Thanks Murray

Love your bear shots. I will probably never have the opportunity to see them in the wild really beautiful animals.

....and if you do, let's hope the 560 is the smallest lens you're looking at them through.

**oneill** · 12-22-2014, 02:54 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by r0ckstarr

....and if you do, let's hope the 560 is the smallest lens you're looking at them through.

I guess I better not show you some I took with my FA*200mm F2.8, or my DA*60-250mm F4.0

, don't worry I won't post them here

Murray

r0ckstarr · 12-22-2014, 05:05 PM

Originally posted by oneill

I guess I better not show you some I took with my FA*200mm F2.8, or my DA*60-250mm F4.0

, don't worry I won't post them here

Murray

Haha! You're either brave, or shooting from a very safe location.

**riseform** · 12-23-2014, 12:29 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by goubejp

Some are really awesome, some others - the first ones - not that sharp. Maybe the consequence of a Learning curve ?

I have to plead a bit guilty here. I included my (favorite) shots more for the fact that I captured the scene than produced and achieved magazine quality sharpness. Most were stealthy, fleeting shots in heavy woods. I rarely get to shoot less than ISO 800 in the Pacific Northwest and I'm still a novice when it comes to processing. The learning curve, however, is an absolute joy.

Here is a beanbag shot from the year with better clarity, followed by a BIF shot two weeks ago on one of our (rare) clear sky days.

r0ckstarr · 12-23-2014, 06:05 PM

Nice photos! ^

Originally posted by riseform

The learning curve, however, is an absolute joy.

Yep, It feels so good when you finally get it right.

**vcollerp** · 12-23-2014, 10:24 PM

Originally posted by riseform

I have to plead a bit guilty here. I included my (favorite) shots more for the fact that I captured the scene than produced and achieved magazine quality sharpness. Most were stealthy, fleeting shots in heavy woods. I rarely get to shoot less than ISO 800 in the Pacific Northwest and I'm still a novice when it comes to processing. The learning curve, however, is an absolute joy.

Here is a beanbag shot from the year with better clarity, followed by a BIF shot two weeks ago on one of our (rare) clear sky days.

Both great shots.

**Kerrowdown** · 12-24-2014, 09:46 AM

Originally posted by r0ckstarr

The only difference is, that if taken care of, one of them holds value while the other still loses value over time

Well there's also another difference... one of them gets you to work.

**riseform** · 01-02-2015, 02:49 PM - **5 Likes**

Trying not to be redundant with the 300 club, here is a handheld shot of a short eared owl from New Years Day.

And a long eared owl from the tripod on New Years Eve.

**woodywesty** · 05-31-2015, 06:19 PM

Originally posted by riseform

Trying not to be redundant with the 300 club, here is a handheld shot of a short eared owl from New Years Day.

And a long eared owl from the tripod on New Years Eve.

Really nice Owl shots!

---------- Post added 05-31-15 at 08:21 PM ----------

Has anyone heard that the price of the DA 560 was going to drop down closer to the Sigma 500? I thought there was a post before Christmas somewhere on the Forum to that effect.

Chris Mak · 06-01-2015, 01:34 AM

Originally posted by woodywesty

Really nice Owl shots!

---------- Post added 05-31-15 at 08:21 PM ----------

Has anyone heard that the price of the DA 560 was going to drop down closer to the Sigma 500? I thought there was a post before Christmas somewhere on the Forum to that effect.

Yes, there was a claim that Pentax France would drop the lens price to 3999,- because sales were close to none.
It never happened though....

Chris

whatsthisbuttondo · 06-01-2015, 03:08 AM

Can get it uk in one shop £2999 i am hoping to purchase it next year

**woodywesty** · 06-01-2015, 05:47 AM

Originally posted by whatsthisbuttondo

Can get it uk in one shop £2999 i am hoping to purchase it next year

When/if it gets down close to the Sigma 500mm price then I'm ready to purchase. Maybe it will happen in time. I think that at around $5,000 they'll move some in the U.S..

whatsthisbuttondo · 06-01-2015, 05:53 AM

Originally posted by whatsthisbuttondo

Can get it uk in one shop £2999 i am hoping to purchase it next year

Sigma 500 £3759 more expensive than pentax here

12-23-2014, 12:29 PM - 3 Likes	#21
riseform Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: WA, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 469	Originally posted by goubejp Some are really awesome, some others - the first ones - not that sharp. Maybe the consequence of a Learning curve ? I have to plead a bit guilty here. I included my (favorite) shots more for the fact that I captured the scene than produced and achieved magazine quality sharpness. Most were stealthy, fleeting shots in heavy woods. I rarely get to shoot less than ISO 800 in the Pacific Northwest and I'm still a novice when it comes to processing. The learning curve, however, is an absolute joy. Here is a beanbag shot from the year with better clarity, followed by a BIF shot two weeks ago on one of our (rare) clear sky days. Last edited by riseform; 01-02-2015 at 03:54 PM. Reason: resized behemoths

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12-22-2014, 05:40 AM	#17
vcollerp Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Vereeniging South Africa Posts: 208	Originally posted by oneill Hey Phillip, Your first post was nice, but your second one is awesome. Your flight shots are great, I would never consider the DA560 a wing shooter! The swallow very nice and I love the little black guy with the yellow crown. Murray Thanks Murray Love your bear shots. I will probably never have the opportunity to see them in the wild really beautiful animals.

12-22-2014, 10:43 AM	#18
r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507 Original Poster	Originally posted by vcollerp Thanks Murray Love your bear shots. I will probably never have the opportunity to see them in the wild really beautiful animals. ....and if you do, let's hope the 560 is the smallest lens you're looking at them through.

12-22-2014, 02:54 PM - 1 Like	#19
oneill Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Coquitlam, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 621	Originally posted by r0ckstarr ....and if you do, let's hope the 560 is the smallest lens you're looking at them through. I guess I better not show you some I took with my FA200mm F2.8, or my DA60-250mm F4.0 , don't worry I won't post them here Murray

12-22-2014, 05:05 PM	#20
r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507 Original Poster	Originally posted by oneill I guess I better not show you some I took with my FA200mm F2.8, or my DA60-250mm F4.0 , don't worry I won't post them here Murray Haha! You're either brave, or shooting from a very safe location.

12-23-2014, 06:05 PM	#22
r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507 Original Poster	Nice photos! ^ Originally posted by riseform The learning curve, however, is an absolute joy. Yep, It feels so good when you finally get it right.

12-23-2014, 10:24 PM	#23
vcollerp Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Vereeniging South Africa Posts: 208	Originally posted by riseform I have to plead a bit guilty here. I included my (favorite) shots more for the fact that I captured the scene than produced and achieved magazine quality sharpness. Most were stealthy, fleeting shots in heavy woods. I rarely get to shoot less than ISO 800 in the Pacific Northwest and I'm still a novice when it comes to processing. The learning curve, however, is an absolute joy. Here is a beanbag shot from the year with better clarity, followed by a BIF shot two weeks ago on one of our (rare) clear sky days. Both great shots.

12-24-2014, 09:46 AM	#24
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,279	Originally posted by r0ckstarr The only difference is, that if taken care of, one of them holds value while the other still loses value over time Well there's also another difference... one of them gets you to work.

01-02-2015, 02:49 PM - 5 Likes	#25
riseform Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: WA, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 469	Trying not to be redundant with the 300 club, here is a handheld shot of a short eared owl from New Years Day. And a long eared owl from the tripod on New Years Eve.

05-31-2015, 06:19 PM	#26
woodywesty Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Northern Wisconsin Posts: 725	Originally posted by riseform Trying not to be redundant with the 300 club, here is a handheld shot of a short eared owl from New Years Day. And a long eared owl from the tripod on New Years Eve. Really nice Owl shots! ---------- Post added 05-31-15 at 08:21 PM ---------- Has anyone heard that the price of the DA 560 was going to drop down closer to the Sigma 500? I thought there was a post before Christmas somewhere on the Forum to that effect.

06-01-2015, 01:34 AM	#27
Chris Mak Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 639	Originally posted by woodywesty Really nice Owl shots! ---------- Post added 05-31-15 at 08:21 PM ---------- Has anyone heard that the price of the DA 560 was going to drop down closer to the Sigma 500? I thought there was a post before Christmas somewhere on the Forum to that effect. Yes, there was a claim that Pentax France would drop the lens price to 3999,- because sales were close to none. It never happened though.... Chris

06-01-2015, 03:08 AM	#28
whatsthisbuttondo Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Nantwich Posts: 26	Can get it uk in one shop £2999 i am hoping to purchase it next year

06-01-2015, 05:47 AM	#29
woodywesty Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Northern Wisconsin Posts: 725	Originally posted by whatsthisbuttondo Can get it uk in one shop £2999 i am hoping to purchase it next year When/if it gets down close to the Sigma 500mm price then I'm ready to purchase. Maybe it will happen in time. I think that at around $5,000 they'll move some in the U.S..

06-01-2015, 05:53 AM	#30
whatsthisbuttondo Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Nantwich Posts: 26	Originally posted by whatsthisbuttondo Can get it uk in one shop £2999 i am hoping to purchase it next year Sigma 500 £3759 more expensive than pentax here

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