300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

**swip** · 05-04-2021, 07:38 AM

Originally posted by jacamar

Green Heron taken today with the K-3III at ISO 6400. Minimal post processing, no de-noise, uncropped.

ISO performance looks great on the K3 III.

**jacamar** · 05-04-2021, 07:56 AM

Originally posted by swip

ISO performance looks great on the K3 III.

Thanks Swip - I notice that for High ISO Noise Reduction the default setting on the camera is "Auto" - not sure how much difference that would have made. It's a voyage of discovery!

Edit: I found this video by Kobie M-C where he gives the opinion that the auto noise reduction is too aggressive and he suggests some custom settings:

https://youtu.be/ArrAxJDF6Rs?t=910

Thought I would give these a try.

**MossyRocks** · 05-04-2021, 10:22 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by luftfluss

I did something similar with a seagull years ago.

I think that works. It is a shot that doesn't make them look like a garbage bird.

**alfa75ts** · 05-04-2021, 01:43 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

...and there's always more bears!

...and now I know why you carry bagpipes

**Weevil** · 05-04-2021, 02:49 PM

Originally posted by jacamar

Thanks Swip - I notice that for High ISO Noise Reduction the default setting on the camera is "Auto" - not sure how much difference that would have made. It's a voyage of discovery!

Edit: I found this video by Kobie M-C where he gives the opinion that the auto noise reduction is too aggressive and he suggests some custom settings:

https://youtu.be/ArrAxJDF6Rs?t=910

Thought I would give these a try.

FYI, on all my bodies (K-1 and K-3 ii), I removed the level of NR settings on all iso values below 800

here's some of my notes about that
ISO 100-800 = OFF
1600-6400 = LOW (1 bar)
12800-51200 = MED (2 bars)
⁃ Slow Shutter Speed Noise Reduction: Off (especially if you are doing timelapses at night, it will accelerate the processing when off)
- Auto iso parameters : SLOW (so the change in ISO increases as little as possible i.e. camera raises ISO very conservatively).

Since the K-3 mk3 has a better ISO capability, you might want to try expanding this to higher ISO values

I think there are a couple threads about this, this was one of them
K-3 Suggested Camera Settings - PentaxForums.com

HTH

bertwert · 05-04-2021, 05:55 PM

Originally posted by wtlwdwgn

It's not a failed shot. It's a "high key" shot.

Good point, it was intended that way from the start

Originally posted by luftfluss

I think you did a good job. Sometimes it's the best way to save a photo.

I did something similar with a seagull years ago.

Thanks - great seagull there, it's a nice style.

Originally posted by alfa75ts

...and now I know why you carry bagpipes

Hmmm. I wonder how well they'd work as a bear deterrent...

bertwert · 05-04-2021, 05:58 PM

Originally posted by Weevil

FYI, on all my bodies (K-1 and K-3 ii), I removed the level of NR settings on all iso values below 800

here's some of my notes about that
ISO 100-800 = OFF
1600-6400 = LOW (1 bar)
12800-51200 = MED (2 bars)
⁃ Slow Shutter Speed Noise Reduction: Off (especially if you are doing timelapses at night, it will accelerate the processing when off)
- Auto iso parameters : SLOW (so the change in ISO increases as little as possible i.e. camera raises ISO very conservatively).

But doesn't that only apply if you're shooting JPEG, and if you're shooting RAW only they do nothing?
I've got all NR and lens corrections, and everything else all turned off, as I'm shooting RAW only, so no need for that to eat up time processing for the embedded jpeg preview (as I read somewhere they still all did the work, just worthless or something...)

MKohoutek · 05-04-2021, 06:18 PM - **7 Likes**

Cedar Waxwings are a very soothing bird to watch.
Pass through the neighborhood each spring as the blossoms beckon.

Taken with my M*300/K1.

**alfa75ts** · 05-04-2021, 06:44 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

I wonder how well they'd work as a bear deterrent...

Yeah, Scottish bears, probably not

**mattt** · 05-04-2021, 06:46 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MKohoutek

Cedar Waxwings are a very soothing bird to watch.
Pass through the neighborhood each spring as the blossoms beckon.

Taken with my M*300/K1.

Gorgeous... unfortunately we had to prune back the favourite spot for Cedar Waxwings in my yard... have not seen any since. That M*300 delivers the goods!

Pentaxians · 05-04-2021, 06:48 PM - **12 Likes**

Some sequencer shots from the local Grey-headed fish-eagle.

**alfa75ts** · 05-04-2021, 06:54 PM - **15 Likes**

Another morning at Braeside:

**mattt** · 05-04-2021, 07:06 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Pentaxians

Some sequencer shots from the local Grey-headed fish-eagle.

Great series! Those claws are huge!

---------- Post added 05-04-21 at 08:07 PM ----------

Originally posted by alfa75ts

Another morning at Braeside:

Super images, but the little blue guy is really wonderful.

Aaron28 · 05-04-2021, 07:19 PM - **7 Likes**

tried getting some lil boogers under the canopy.....did not make the best choices for exposure.....K-3ii.....sigma 150-500os

**rod_grant** · 05-05-2021, 12:00 AM

Originally posted by termy

F15, F16 of the RSAF
(Republic of Singapore Air Force).

About the best i could try for.
Weather was very warm and humid and some parts overcast some very cloudy (just no clear blue skies).

DFA 150-450.
Cropped.

Good enough, Termy, good enough.
(It’s a shame the sky is not always cooperative, isn’t it?)

05-04-2021, 07:56 AM	#35822
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	Originally posted by swip ISO performance looks great on the K3 III. Thanks Swip - I notice that for High ISO Noise Reduction the default setting on the camera is "Auto" - not sure how much difference that would have made. It's a voyage of discovery! Edit: I found this video by Kobie M-C where he gives the opinion that the auto noise reduction is too aggressive and he suggests some custom settings: https://youtu.be/ArrAxJDF6Rs?t=910 Thought I would give these a try. Last edited by jacamar; 05-04-2021 at 01:37 PM. Reason: Add content

05-04-2021, 06:18 PM - 7 Likes	#35828
MKohoutek Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 244	Apple Blossoms Calling Cedar Waxwings are a very soothing bird to watch. Pass through the neighborhood each spring as the blossoms beckon. Taken with my M*300/K1. Attached Images

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05-04-2021, 07:38 AM	#35821
swip Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,825	Originally posted by jacamar Green Heron taken today with the K-3III at ISO 6400. Minimal post processing, no de-noise, uncropped. ISO performance looks great on the K3 III.

05-04-2021, 10:22 AM - 1 Like	#35823
MossyRocks Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,982	Originally posted by luftfluss I did something similar with a seagull years ago. I think that works. It is a shot that doesn't make them look like a garbage bird.

05-04-2021, 01:43 PM	#35824
alfa75ts Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,356	Originally posted by bertwert ...and there's always more bears! ...and now I know why you carry bagpipes

05-04-2021, 02:49 PM	#35825
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Originally posted by jacamar Thanks Swip - I notice that for High ISO Noise Reduction the default setting on the camera is "Auto" - not sure how much difference that would have made. It's a voyage of discovery! Edit: I found this video by Kobie M-C where he gives the opinion that the auto noise reduction is too aggressive and he suggests some custom settings: https://youtu.be/ArrAxJDF6Rs?t=910 Thought I would give these a try. FYI, on all my bodies (K-1 and K-3 ii), I removed the level of NR settings on all iso values below 800 here's some of my notes about that ISO 100-800 = OFF 1600-6400 = LOW (1 bar) 12800-51200 = MED (2 bars) ⁃ Slow Shutter Speed Noise Reduction: Off (especially if you are doing timelapses at night, it will accelerate the processing when off) - Auto iso parameters : SLOW (so the change in ISO increases as little as possible i.e. camera raises ISO very conservatively). Since the K-3 mk3 has a better ISO capability, you might want to try expanding this to higher ISO values I think there are a couple threads about this, this was one of them K-3 Suggested Camera Settings - PentaxForums.com HTH

05-04-2021, 05:55 PM	#35826
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by wtlwdwgn It's not a failed shot. It's a "high key" shot. Good point, it was intended that way from the start Originally posted by luftfluss I think you did a good job. Sometimes it's the best way to save a photo. I did something similar with a seagull years ago. Thanks - great seagull there, it's a nice style. Originally posted by alfa75ts ...and now I know why you carry bagpipes Hmmm. I wonder how well they'd work as a bear deterrent...

05-04-2021, 05:58 PM	#35827
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by Weevil FYI, on all my bodies (K-1 and K-3 ii), I removed the level of NR settings on all iso values below 800 here's some of my notes about that ISO 100-800 = OFF 1600-6400 = LOW (1 bar) 12800-51200 = MED (2 bars) ⁃ Slow Shutter Speed Noise Reduction: Off (especially if you are doing timelapses at night, it will accelerate the processing when off) - Auto iso parameters : SLOW (so the change in ISO increases as little as possible i.e. camera raises ISO very conservatively). But doesn't that only apply if you're shooting JPEG, and if you're shooting RAW only they do nothing? I've got all NR and lens corrections, and everything else all turned off, as I'm shooting RAW only, so no need for that to eat up time processing for the embedded jpeg preview (as I read somewhere they still all did the work, just worthless or something...)

05-04-2021, 06:44 PM	#35829
alfa75ts Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,356	Originally posted by bertwert I wonder how well they'd work as a bear deterrent... Yeah, Scottish bears, probably not

05-04-2021, 06:46 PM - 1 Like	#35830
mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907	Originally posted by MKohoutek Cedar Waxwings are a very soothing bird to watch. Pass through the neighborhood each spring as the blossoms beckon. Taken with my M300/K1. Gorgeous... unfortunately we had to prune back the favourite spot for Cedar Waxwings in my yard... have not seen any since. That M300 delivers the goods!

05-04-2021, 06:48 PM - 12 Likes	#35831
Pentaxians Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 733	Some sequencer shots from the local Grey-headed fish-eagle.

05-04-2021, 07:06 PM - 1 Like	#35833
mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907	Originally posted by Pentaxians Some sequencer shots from the local Grey-headed fish-eagle. Great series! Those claws are huge! ---------- Post added 05-04-21 at 08:07 PM ---------- Originally posted by alfa75ts Another morning at Braeside: Super images, but the little blue guy is really wonderful.

05-04-2021, 07:19 PM - 7 Likes	#35834
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,131	tried getting some lil boogers under the canopy.....did not make the best choices for exposure.....K-3ii.....sigma 150-500os

05-05-2021, 12:00 AM	#35835
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Originally posted by termy F15, F16 of the RSAF (Republic of Singapore Air Force). About the best i could try for. Weather was very warm and humid and some parts overcast some very cloudy (just no clear blue skies). DFA 150-450. Cropped. Good enough, Termy, good enough. (It’s a shame the sky is not always cooperative, isn’t it?)

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