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Franc · 05-29-2015, 05:49 AM

shouldn't the blue be white?

**jpzk** · 05-29-2015, 07:50 AM

That lens sure does what it is meant to do !

On a tangent, I like most of those shots taken using the flash extender but at the same time, some do look sort of "weird".
Don't get me wrong, I think this would be a very useful piece of equipment especially (in my case) when shooting in dark conditions such as thickly forested areas for small birds hiding (camouflaging) on tree branches and trunks.
Also obviously very nice to have with backlit subjects.

JP

redpit · 05-30-2015, 12:34 AM

Originally posted by AdrianM

Better Beamer attaches to an external flash, so you need Beamer and flash plus all the gumph to support it like batteries. The Safari attaches on the flash hot shoe and uses the camera's in-built flash. Might be the same price, but not exactly the same thing. The Beamer is also bigger and less robust.

For the in-built flash, it only works in P-TTL at 1/180th of a second, so no HSS. When I want HSS, I use an external flash (not all have HSS by the way) and a Beamer. My external flash is a Metz 58AF-2 and it uses a Better Beamer FX-3.

AdrianM your pics are wonderful and a great advertisement for the lens I'm also considering! I have the bigma and I'm really trying to see and decide whether I will miss anything from the bigma if I buy the new lens (especially if the 50-150 and 450-500 lengths are so important)

I have a question for you considering the safari flash extender as well! Do you plug the 8mm extender all the way in the flash hot shoe of the K-3 and K-5? I have the K-5IIs and the plastic curve that's on the extender prevents it from sliding all the way in the Pentax shoe... Have you also have this modified? Can you show us a pic of this particular joint of your equipment? Thank you in advance!

noelpolar · 05-30-2015, 01:49 AM

Originally posted by redpit

Can you show us a pic of this particular joint of your equipment? Thank you in advance!

He's done that....see here. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/22-pentax-camera-field-accessories/256288...-extender.html

AdrianM · 05-30-2015, 02:32 AM

Originally posted by noelpolar

He's done that....see here. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/22-pentax-camera-field-accessories/256288...-extender.html

... and also here:

Rogue Safari reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database

AdrianM · 05-30-2015, 02:35 AM

.. and we can't miss that great melon in the sky. This was taken hand-held using the 150-400 and the Pentax 1.4x rear Converter with my K-3 this evening. Section is a 100% crop of the original. F11 (corrected for the RC, so lens at f8).

redpit · 05-30-2015, 05:21 AM

Originally posted by noelpolar

He's done that....see here. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/22-pentax-camera-field-accessories/256288...-extender.html

I have already seen this and also the link @AdrianM posted.

From this thread as far as I can tell form the 1st picture with the K-5, the safari extender's 8mm base does not entirely slides in the Pentax shoe to fill the whole area that the hot shoe cap covers, but slightly until the protruding plastic curve hits the hot shoe base...

That is what I'm asking. Am I right?

**crewl1** · 05-30-2015, 01:41 PM

Originally posted by redpit

I have already seen this and also the link @AdrianM posted.

From this thread as far as I can tell form the 1st picture with the K-5, the safari extender's 8mm base does not entirely slides in the Pentax shoe to fill the whole area that the hot shoe cap covers, but slightly until the protruding plastic curve hits the hot shoe base...

That is what I'm asking. Am I right?

IIRC you have to push it all the way into the hotshoe. If needed slice the front of the tab that the bump is on so it can be pushed in.
I had to slice mine, I believe Adrian says his just gave when he pushed hard enough.
If you don't do it the whole thing is unstable as only one side of the shoe will grip.

Yup just checked mine,this is how it looks.

noelpolar · 05-30-2015, 04:21 PM

Originally posted by redpit

I have already seen this and also the link @AdrianM posted.

From this thread as far as I can tell form the 1st picture with the K-5, the safari extender's 8mm base does not entirely slides in the Pentax shoe to fill the whole area that the hot shoe cap covers, but slightly until the protruding plastic curve hits the hot shoe base...

That is what I'm asking. Am I right?

I thought this also.....but you push it right in.....quite hard the first time....but becomes easier. The whole device becomes much more secure......I used it a bit initially before pushing it right in. I didnt cut/trim mine.

Shanti · 05-30-2015, 04:52 PM - **1 Like**

Now i can join in here

ordered on Tues. & it arrived Sat.,very fast shipping from Holland! & a great shop Pentax HD FA 150-450mm f/4.5-5.6 DC AW - Telezoom - Objectieven Onze prijzen zijn internet-prijzen & the best prices in Europe!

since its cloudy & raining only a couple of mandatory cats pics

OOCJPG no PP
its a heavy one & grip is needed,makes the DA300 feel like a 50mm,but possible to handhold for me..will see when I go out birding when the sun comes again..
so far it seems as good as the DA*300 & AF is so much faster than the DA*300 (on K5II)
will try with 1.4TC & AFA1.7 TC & stacked when light permits
now to find a case that fits it & the camera...

AdrianM · 05-30-2015, 05:34 PM - **1 Like**

A Rainbow Bee-eater from this morning. It wouldn't let me get close enough, so I took the "artistic" approach of keeping more perch in the shot.

K-3 with 150-450, f8

Shanti · 05-30-2015, 07:09 PM

Managed to get a Flamingo shot this night

Since I doubt anyone will get the pun...Selmer made a limited edition alto sax & this one is called the Flamingo
100% crop OOC JPG, no PP or sharpening, 2 m away

**Weevil** · 05-30-2015, 08:02 PM

Originally posted by Shanti

Managed to get a Flamingo shot this night

Since I doubt anyone will get the pun...Selmer made a limited edition alto sax & this one is called the Flamingo
100% crop OOC JPG, no PP or sharpening, 2 m away

not sure what it is, but the swan is sharp!

RobG · 05-31-2015, 01:06 AM

Originally posted by AdrianM

.. and we can't miss that great melon in the sky. This was taken hand-held using the 150-400 and the Pentax 1.4x rear Converter with my K-3 this evening. Section is a 100% crop of the original. F11 (corrected for the RC, so lens at f8).

Very nice! Maybe you could have lowered the ISO a bit?

Franc · 05-31-2015, 01:18 AM

Originally posted by Shanti

Now i can join in here

ordered on Tues. & it arrived Sat.,very fast shipping from Holland! & a great shop Pentax HD FA 150-450mm f/4.5-5.6 DC AW - Telezoom - Objectieven Onze prijzen zijn internet-prijzen & the best prices in Europe!
.

Edwin is always quick and his service is great. I buy most of my gear there

05-30-2015, 01:41 PM	#128
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by redpit I have already seen this and also the link @AdrianM posted. From this thread as far as I can tell form the 1st picture with the K-5, the safari extender's 8mm base does not entirely slides in the Pentax shoe to fill the whole area that the hot shoe cap covers, but slightly until the protruding plastic curve hits the hot shoe base... That is what I'm asking. Am I right? IIRC you have to push it all the way into the hotshoe. If needed slice the front of the tab that the bump is on so it can be pushed in. I had to slice mine, I believe Adrian says his just gave when he pushed hard enough. If you don't do it the whole thing is unstable as only one side of the shoe will grip. Yup just checked mine,this is how it looks. Attached Images Last edited by crewl1; 05-30-2015 at 02:03 PM.

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05-29-2015, 05:49 AM	#121
Franc Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hoevelaken Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,212	shouldn't the blue be white?

05-29-2015, 07:50 AM	#122
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251 Original Poster	That lens sure does what it is meant to do ! On a tangent, I like most of those shots taken using the flash extender but at the same time, some do look sort of "weird". Don't get me wrong, I think this would be a very useful piece of equipment especially (in my case) when shooting in dark conditions such as thickly forested areas for small birds hiding (camouflaging) on tree branches and trunks. Also obviously very nice to have with backlit subjects. JP

05-30-2015, 12:34 AM	#123
redpit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Greece Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Originally posted by AdrianM Better Beamer attaches to an external flash, so you need Beamer and flash plus all the gumph to support it like batteries. The Safari attaches on the flash hot shoe and uses the camera's in-built flash. Might be the same price, but not exactly the same thing. The Beamer is also bigger and less robust. For the in-built flash, it only works in P-TTL at 1/180th of a second, so no HSS. When I want HSS, I use an external flash (not all have HSS by the way) and a Beamer. My external flash is a Metz 58AF-2 and it uses a Better Beamer FX-3. AdrianM your pics are wonderful and a great advertisement for the lens I'm also considering! I have the bigma and I'm really trying to see and decide whether I will miss anything from the bigma if I buy the new lens (especially if the 50-150 and 450-500 lengths are so important) I have a question for you considering the safari flash extender as well! Do you plug the 8mm extender all the way in the flash hot shoe of the K-3 and K-5? I have the K-5IIs and the plastic curve that's on the extender prevents it from sliding all the way in the Pentax shoe... Have you also have this modified? Can you show us a pic of this particular joint of your equipment? Thank you in advance!

05-30-2015, 01:49 AM	#124
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by redpit Can you show us a pic of this particular joint of your equipment? Thank you in advance! He's done that....see here. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/22-pentax-camera-field-accessories/256288...-extender.html

05-30-2015, 02:32 AM	#125
AdrianM Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ipswich, Queensland, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 589	Originally posted by noelpolar He's done that....see here. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/22-pentax-camera-field-accessories/256288...-extender.html ... and also here: Rogue Safari reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database

05-30-2015, 05:21 AM	#127
redpit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Greece Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Originally posted by noelpolar He's done that....see here. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/22-pentax-camera-field-accessories/256288...-extender.html I have already seen this and also the link @AdrianM posted. From this thread as far as I can tell form the 1st picture with the K-5, the safari extender's 8mm base does not entirely slides in the Pentax shoe to fill the whole area that the hot shoe cap covers, but slightly until the protruding plastic curve hits the hot shoe base... That is what I'm asking. Am I right?

05-30-2015, 04:21 PM	#129
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by redpit I have already seen this and also the link @AdrianM posted. From this thread as far as I can tell form the 1st picture with the K-5, the safari extender's 8mm base does not entirely slides in the Pentax shoe to fill the whole area that the hot shoe cap covers, but slightly until the protruding plastic curve hits the hot shoe base... That is what I'm asking. Am I right? I thought this also.....but you push it right in.....quite hard the first time....but becomes easier. The whole device becomes much more secure......I used it a bit initially before pushing it right in. I didnt cut/trim mine.

05-30-2015, 08:02 PM	#133
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,445	Originally posted by Shanti Managed to get a Flamingo shot this night Since I doubt anyone will get the pun...Selmer made a limited edition alto sax & this one is called the Flamingo 100% crop OOC JPG, no PP or sharpening, 2 m away not sure what it is, but the swan is sharp!

05-31-2015, 01:06 AM	#134
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,891	Originally posted by AdrianM .. and we can't miss that great melon in the sky. This was taken hand-held using the 150-400 and the Pentax 1.4x rear Converter with my K-3 this evening. Section is a 100% crop of the original. F11 (corrected for the RC, so lens at f8). Very nice! Maybe you could have lowered the ISO a bit?

05-31-2015, 01:18 AM	#135
Franc Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hoevelaken Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,212	Originally posted by Shanti Now i can join in here ordered on Tues. & it arrived Sat.,very fast shipping from Holland! & a great shop Pentax HD FA 150-450mm f/4.5-5.6 DC AW - Telezoom - Objectieven Onze prijzen zijn internet-prijzen & the best prices in Europe! . Edwin is always quick and his service is great. I buy most of my gear there