300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

**Weevil** · 03-03-2016, 10:43 PM

Originally posted by ffking

yuh - something like that

- sorry to hear you've also suffered that way

Sorry for your losses!
I wouldn't like to experience this, but like UserAccessDenied said, it's material, and can be replaced... (even though a F*300 is not evident nor cheap to find... do you know its serial number? Maybe you should post it here?)

Last edited by Weevil; 03-03-2016 at 11:19 PM.

**bpv_UW** · 03-03-2016, 10:52 PM - **7 Likes**

Two more from Da*300

Elk in RMNP

Following mama

-Brandon

rvannatta · 03-03-2016, 11:47 PM - **2 Likes**

It seems that California sealions have moved into the Colulmbia River. A whole herd of them have taken over the city docks at Rainier, OR

Some have raised the issue of sharpness using a TC---- This photo was taken used the FA 300/f2.8 with the HD DA 1.4 TC and a K3 and is cropped significantly.

It was raining pretty hard at the time and I think the occasional vertical streak are rain drops.

**ffking** · 03-04-2016, 03:19 AM

Originally posted by Weevil

Maybe you should post it here?

long time ago now (2002) - just whinging ;D (it was a nice lens though)

noelpolar · 03-04-2016, 03:45 AM

DFA 150-450.....camping trip at Lake Fyans is coming to an end.

Anna chilling at Lake Fyans by Noel Leahy, on Flickr

zzeitg · 03-04-2016, 04:02 AM

Originally posted by UserAccessDenied

I try to stay optimistic about the whole thing. I am just glad I am not in the position in life where I have to break into homes to get the things that I want.

Be sure that these dudes don't HAVE TO break into someone's home, but it's so much easier and faster than to be at work, day after day, year after year. And if police fail to protect your possession then the recommended shotgun sounds like the only alternative.

UserAccessDenied · 03-04-2016, 04:45 AM

Originally posted by bpv_UW

Two more from Da*300

-Brandon

Great shot of that Bull Elk!

r0ckstarr · 03-04-2016, 06:14 AM

Originally posted by Weevil

I also disagree ... I have lot's of good shots with that combination (just look at the HD TC thread)

I would try to get access to another body and another copy of the HD TC to trouble shoot and isolate the problem... I know it's not evident, but that would be ideal...

I have another K3, but no extra TC. I will try mine on my other K3 to see if there's any difference. Thanks.

r0ckstarr · 03-04-2016, 06:30 AM

My face is hidden. There's no way he'll see me here.

DA*300 @ 420 / ISO6400.

UserAccessDenied · 03-04-2016, 07:43 AM

Originally posted by r0ckstarr

My face is hidden. There's no way he'll see me here.

DA*300 @ 420 / ISO6400.

Did you de-noise?
Very clean for ISO6400 on the K3 (unless it was a different camera?)

Looks like the 300+TC is working out again!
Nice shot.

**jacamar** · 03-04-2016, 08:27 AM - **7 Likes**

White-breasted Nuthatches

r0ckstarr · 03-04-2016, 08:35 AM

Originally posted by UserAccessDenied

Did you de-noise?
Very clean for ISO6400 on the K3 (unless it was a different camera?)

Looks like the 300+TC is working out again!
Nice shot.

Thanks. With the K3. NR is turned off in camera. In LR, not denoised, and sharpness slider is at 25. The photo is uncropped. The noise is there.

**jacamar** · 03-04-2016, 09:00 AM

The sun is shining and it's mild enough for me to open an upstairs window above the feeders for a few minutes. House Finch, K-3 with DA*300mm, 1.4x teleconverter, hand held, cropped.

gda13 · 03-04-2016, 10:12 AM - **3 Likes**

Couple first attempts last december with da*300 + hd-da1.4x. Trying to gauge what I think about this setup, my intentions were to get in some occasional birding stuff since I live in Florida. How would any of you approach such background conditions, to me this seems way to busy for my tastes? Should I focus on these types of birds in wetland areas primarily? I am a complete newb when it comes to this type of shooting so any advice would be appreciated.

sandhill crane-1

sandhill crane-2

r0ckstarr · 03-04-2016, 11:39 AM

Originally posted by gda13

Should I focus on these types of birds in wetland areas primarily? I am a complete newb when it comes to this type of shooting so any advice would be appreciated.

I'm an opportunist. If the opportunity is there, I shoot. Bushes, trees, wetlands, ditches, rooftops, etc. Even if you don't like the photos, it's still practice for next time. A good photo of a bird in a weird location is still a good photo.

03-03-2016, 11:47 PM - 2 Likes	#20103
rvannatta Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Apiary, Oregon Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,181	sea lion needs dentist It seems that California sealions have moved into the Colulmbia River. A whole herd of them have taken over the city docks at Rainier, OR Some have raised the issue of sharpness using a TC---- This photo was taken used the FA 300/f2.8 with the HD DA 1.4 TC and a K3 and is cropped significantly. It was raining pretty hard at the time and I think the occasional vertical streak are rain drops. Attached Images

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03-03-2016, 10:43 PM	#20101
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Originally posted by ffking yuh - something like that - sorry to hear you've also suffered that way Sorry for your losses! I wouldn't like to experience this, but like UserAccessDenied said, it's material, and can be replaced... (even though a F300 is not evident nor cheap to find... do you know its serial number? Maybe you should post it here?) Last edited by Weevil; 03-03-2016 at 11:19 PM.*

03-03-2016, 10:52 PM - 7 Likes	#20102
bpv_UW Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 765	Two more from Da*300 Elk in RMNP Following mama -Brandon

03-04-2016, 03:19 AM	#20104
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	Originally posted by Weevil Maybe you should post it here? long time ago now (2002) - just whinging ;D (it was a nice lens though)

03-04-2016, 03:45 AM	#20105
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	DFA 150-450.....camping trip at Lake Fyans is coming to an end. Anna chilling at Lake Fyans by Noel Leahy, on Flickr

03-04-2016, 04:02 AM	#20106
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	Originally posted by UserAccessDenied I try to stay optimistic about the whole thing. I am just glad I am not in the position in life where I have to break into homes to get the things that I want. Be sure that these dudes don't HAVE TO break into someone's home, but it's so much easier and faster than to be at work, day after day, year after year. And if police fail to protect your possession then the recommended shotgun sounds like the only alternative.

03-04-2016, 04:45 AM	#20107
UserAccessDenied Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Maryland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,677	Originally posted by bpv_UW Two more from Da*300 -Brandon Great shot of that Bull Elk!

03-04-2016, 06:14 AM	#20108
r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507	Originally posted by Weevil I also disagree ... I have lot's of good shots with that combination (just look at the HD TC thread) I would try to get access to another body and another copy of the HD TC to trouble shoot and isolate the problem... I know it's not evident, but that would be ideal... I have another K3, but no extra TC. I will try mine on my other K3 to see if there's any difference. Thanks.

03-04-2016, 06:30 AM	#20109
r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507	My face is hidden. There's no way he'll see me here. DA*300 @ 420 / ISO6400.

03-04-2016, 07:43 AM	#20110
UserAccessDenied Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Maryland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,677	Originally posted by r0ckstarr My face is hidden. There's no way he'll see me here. DA*300 @ 420 / ISO6400. Did you de-noise? Very clean for ISO6400 on the K3 (unless it was a different camera?) Looks like the 300+TC is working out again! Nice shot.

03-04-2016, 08:27 AM - 7 Likes	#20111
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	White-breasted Nuthatches

03-04-2016, 08:35 AM	#20112
r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507	Originally posted by UserAccessDenied Did you de-noise? Very clean for ISO6400 on the K3 (unless it was a different camera?) Looks like the 300+TC is working out again! Nice shot. Thanks. With the K3. NR is turned off in camera. In LR, not denoised, and sharpness slider is at 25. The photo is uncropped. The noise is there.

03-04-2016, 09:00 AM	#20113
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	The sun is shining and it's mild enough for me to open an upstairs window above the feeders for a few minutes. House Finch, K-3 with DA*300mm, 1.4x teleconverter, hand held, cropped.

03-04-2016, 10:12 AM - 3 Likes	#20114
gda13 Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,108	Couple first attempts last december with da*300 + hd-da1.4x. Trying to gauge what I think about this setup, my intentions were to get in some occasional birding stuff since I live in Florida. How would any of you approach such background conditions, to me this seems way to busy for my tastes? Should I focus on these types of birds in wetland areas primarily? I am a complete newb when it comes to this type of shooting so any advice would be appreciated. sandhill crane-1 sandhill crane-2

03-04-2016, 11:39 AM	#20115
r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507	Originally posted by gda13 Should I focus on these types of birds in wetland areas primarily? I am a complete newb when it comes to this type of shooting so any advice would be appreciated. I'm an opportunist. If the opportunity is there, I shoot. Bushes, trees, wetlands, ditches, rooftops, etc. Even if you don't like the photos, it's still practice for next time. A good photo of a bird in a weird location is still a good photo.