DA560 lens club - Let's see some photos!

Chris Mak · 01-28-2016, 03:58 PM

Originally posted by woodywesty

Chris,

When you talk about the SR I assume you are referring to the shutter release?? If so can you say more? I have had problems with my K3 and my DA*300 with or without the 1.4tc and having no response to my pushing on the SR... just nothing! It seems to be random but more likely on cloudy, grey days. Also have the same problem ALL the time with my DA*50-135 to the point that it almost never fires. I've just assumed that the problem is with the DA* focusing mechanism as it also happens on bright sunny days. I'm worried about spending a ton of money on the DA 560 and also having focusing/SR issues....
Thanks, Bob

Bob, no, your issue is not something I recognize. It sounds like a faultering shutter release button. I was referring to the in-body shake reduction mechanism.

Chris

**woodywesty** · 01-28-2016, 05:36 PM

Originally posted by Chris Mak

Bob, no, your issue is not something I recognize. It sounds like a faultering shutter release button. I was referring to the in-body shake reduction mechanism.

Chris

Thanks Chris, I looked through my manual for "SR"... (I'm still learning my digital SLR) I suppose that I could have a shutter release problem. Hadn't thought about that. I've assumed that it has been my DA* lenses focusing mechanisms or the relationship between the camera and the lens. Whenever the Ricoh repair facility returns my DA*50-135 I may have the problem identified... In any event my major concern is the DA560 as I intend to purchase it or the Sigma 500 this Spring (or earlier if there's a sale) and I want to make the best purchase. You've sure posted some VERY sharp picture taken with the DA560 so thanks for that.

Bob

zzeitg · 01-30-2016, 09:56 AM - **4 Likes**

My first day out with this lens.

Kath · 01-30-2016, 09:01 PM

Originally posted by zzeitg

My first day out with this lens.

These are great! Especially like the first one, coming in for a landing and parting the waters. Glad you're enjoying your lens.

**woodywesty** · 01-31-2016, 06:52 AM

Originally posted by zzeitg

My first day out with this lens.

These are all great to me and sooo sharp! Doesn't look like there is any problem with the 560 not focusing fast enough. ;-)

zzeitg · 01-31-2016, 06:56 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kath

Glad you're enjoying your lens.

Yes, I had lot of fun yesterday. Also weather was very good.

Originally posted by woodywesty

These are all great to me and sooo sharp! Doesn't look like there is any problem with the 560 not focusing fast enough. ;-)

Thanks. I have to say that there was enough light which made it much easier.

Kameko · 02-20-2016, 10:23 PM - **5 Likes**

I guess I should be cross posting some photo's here since the 560 has now become my walk around lens. I love that in the "dead" of a Vancouver winter, we still get hummingbirds.

**woodywesty** · 02-21-2016, 06:59 AM

Originally posted by Kameko

I guess I should be cross posting some photo's here since the 560 has now become my walk around lens. I love that in the "dead" of a Vancouver winter, we still get hummingbirds.

Beautiful Hummer shot and YES! you are very lucky to have hummers in the winter and we"re lucky to have you using a 560 as a daily carry around lens! ;-)

Kath · 02-21-2016, 01:38 PM

Originally posted by Kameko

I guess I should be cross posting some photo's here since the 560 has now become my walk around lens. I love that in the "dead" of a Vancouver winter, we still get hummingbirds.

Nice, Kameko. We sure are lucky to keep some hummers all year!

Blythman · 02-23-2016, 03:23 PM - **8 Likes**

Some recent shots

**woodywesty** · 02-23-2016, 04:39 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Blythman

Some recent shots

Alan, your shots are simply stunning! The bird on the post seems three dimensional. Just amazing. Couldn't you post one or two really lousy shots to give us some hope? ...... ;-)

Chris Mak · 02-24-2016, 05:28 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Blythman

Some recent shots

Very nice image of the Stonechat!

Chris

Blythman · 02-24-2016, 12:33 PM - **9 Likes**

Thanks guys. Here's a few more:

Rooihennie · 02-24-2016, 12:50 PM - **1 Like**

Stunning picture - the Kingfisher!

Kath · 02-24-2016, 01:11 PM - **1 Like**

@Blythman - The raptors in battle! Love it! You don't see that shot very often. Nice capture!

02-24-2016, 01:11 PM - 1 Like	#90
Kath Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Portland, OR Photos: Gallery Posts: 737	@Blythman - The raptors in battle! Love it! You don't see that shot very often. Nice capture! Last edited by Kath; 02-24-2016 at 09:10 PM.

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01-28-2016, 03:58 PM	#76
Chris Mak Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 639	Originally posted by woodywesty Chris, When you talk about the SR I assume you are referring to the shutter release?? If so can you say more? I have had problems with my K3 and my DA300 with or without the 1.4tc and having no response to my pushing on the SR... just nothing! It seems to be random but more likely on cloudy, grey days. Also have the same problem ALL the time with my DA50-135 to the point that it almost never fires. I've just assumed that the problem is with the DA* focusing mechanism as it also happens on bright sunny days. I'm worried about spending a ton of money on the DA 560 and also having focusing/SR issues.... Thanks, Bob Bob, no, your issue is not something I recognize. It sounds like a faultering shutter release button. I was referring to the in-body shake reduction mechanism. Chris

01-28-2016, 05:36 PM	#77
woodywesty Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Northern Wisconsin Posts: 725	Originally posted by Chris Mak Bob, no, your issue is not something I recognize. It sounds like a faultering shutter release button. I was referring to the in-body shake reduction mechanism. Chris Thanks Chris, I looked through my manual for "SR"... (I'm still learning my digital SLR) I suppose that I could have a shutter release problem. Hadn't thought about that. I've assumed that it has been my DA* lenses focusing mechanisms or the relationship between the camera and the lens. Whenever the Ricoh repair facility returns my DA*50-135 I may have the problem identified... In any event my major concern is the DA560 as I intend to purchase it or the Sigma 500 this Spring (or earlier if there's a sale) and I want to make the best purchase. You've sure posted some VERY sharp picture taken with the DA560 so thanks for that. Bob

01-30-2016, 09:56 AM - 4 Likes	#78
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	My first day out with this lens.

01-30-2016, 09:01 PM	#79
Kath Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Portland, OR Photos: Gallery Posts: 737	Originally posted by zzeitg My first day out with this lens. These are great! Especially like the first one, coming in for a landing and parting the waters. Glad you're enjoying your lens.

01-31-2016, 06:52 AM	#80
woodywesty Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Northern Wisconsin Posts: 725	Originally posted by zzeitg My first day out with this lens. These are all great to me and sooo sharp! Doesn't look like there is any problem with the 560 not focusing fast enough. ;-)

01-31-2016, 06:56 AM - 1 Like	#81
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	Originally posted by Kath Glad you're enjoying your lens. Yes, I had lot of fun yesterday. Also weather was very good. Originally posted by woodywesty These are all great to me and sooo sharp! Doesn't look like there is any problem with the 560 not focusing fast enough. ;-) Thanks. I have to say that there was enough light which made it much easier.

02-20-2016, 10:23 PM - 5 Likes	#82
Kameko Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: White Rock Photos: Albums Posts: 450	I guess I should be cross posting some photo's here since the 560 has now become my walk around lens. I love that in the "dead" of a Vancouver winter, we still get hummingbirds.

02-21-2016, 06:59 AM	#83
woodywesty Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Northern Wisconsin Posts: 725	Originally posted by Kameko I guess I should be cross posting some photo's here since the 560 has now become my walk around lens. I love that in the "dead" of a Vancouver winter, we still get hummingbirds. Beautiful Hummer shot and YES! you are very lucky to have hummers in the winter and we"re lucky to have you using a 560 as a daily carry around lens! ;-)

02-21-2016, 01:38 PM	#84
Kath Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Portland, OR Photos: Gallery Posts: 737	Originally posted by Kameko I guess I should be cross posting some photo's here since the 560 has now become my walk around lens. I love that in the "dead" of a Vancouver winter, we still get hummingbirds. Nice, Kameko. We sure are lucky to keep some hummers all year!

02-23-2016, 03:23 PM - 8 Likes	#85
Blythman Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Blyth, Northumberland Posts: 66	Some recent shots

02-23-2016, 04:39 PM - 1 Like	#86
woodywesty Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Northern Wisconsin Posts: 725	Originally posted by Blythman Some recent shots Alan, your shots are simply stunning! The bird on the post seems three dimensional. Just amazing. Couldn't you post one or two really lousy shots to give us some hope? ...... ;-)

02-24-2016, 05:28 AM - 1 Like	#87
Chris Mak Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 639	Originally posted by Blythman Some recent shots Very nice image of the Stonechat! Chris

02-24-2016, 12:33 PM - 9 Likes	#88
Blythman Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Blyth, Northumberland Posts: 66	Thanks guys. Here's a few more:

02-24-2016, 12:50 PM - 1 Like	#89
Rooihennie Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Bangalore, India Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26	Stunning picture - the Kingfisher!