300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

Martin Stu · 11-23-2021, 06:14 AM

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Originally posted by termy

looks kind of dopey and also happy.

do you know what this bird is called?

**Shedking** · 11-23-2021, 07:48 AM

Originally posted by Buckeyemikie

Interesting that you mention you use a Pentax scope. I just bought a PF80-ED-A thanks to Ricoh’ s Black Friday sale here in the US. Saved well over $300 since the 8-24mm zoom eyepiece was included. I need to track down the K mount adapter for digiscoping. Ricoh mentions it (PF-CA35) but can’t find it on their website.

The PF-CA35 is a rare beast without a very strong reputation. It's a teleconverter, in effect. I haven't seen one advertised for sale in years.

You can get good results with stepping rings and a pancake lens attached directly to the eyepiece. Keep the power low and trust the high ISO performance of your sensor.

You will also need to support the camera as stepping rings are a weak link. I have this: Long-Zoom Lens Support Holder + Camera Quick Release Plate for Tripod Mount Ring | eBay

**MossyRocks** · 11-23-2021, 10:01 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by termy

looks kind of dopey and also happy.

Looks more like he is baked out of his gourd and is about to ask me to pass the chips and dip.

**Buckeyemikie** · 11-23-2021, 01:46 PM

Originally posted by Shedking

The PF-CA35 is a rare beast without a very strong reputation. It's a teleconverter, in effect. I haven't seen one advertised for sale in years.

You can get good results with stepping rings and a pancake lens attached directly to the eyepiece. Keep the power low and trust the high ISO performance of your sensor.

You will also need to support the camera as stepping rings are a weak link. I have this: Long-Zoom Lens Support Holder + Camera Quick Release Plate for Tripod Mount Ring | eBay

Thanks for the info. Ricoh’s claim of a 1000mm tele now makes sense. I found the items referenced on eBay, but as a total digiscoping novice, I can’t picture what your rig looks like & how it all fits together. A photo or two of your setup next time you use it would be most appreciated.

Pentaxians · 11-23-2021, 09:36 PM - **10 Likes**

Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher taken few weeks ago.

HoutHans · 11-23-2021, 11:21 PM

Originally posted by MossyRocks

Looks more like he is baked out of his gourd and is about to ask me to pass the chips and dip.

LOL, this image would actually be a good entry for this animal fun photo contest.

Martin Stu · 11-24-2021, 08:22 AM

Originally posted by Pentaxians

Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher taken few weeks ago.

nice picture, wonderful bird

Mbaez · 11-24-2021, 08:30 AM

Originally posted by Pentaxians

Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher taken few weeks ago.

Kingfishers are so cute. Great picture.

Mbaez · 11-24-2021, 08:34 AM

Originally posted by termy

looks kind of dopey and also happy.

K33 with 150-450.

agree. It's unique. Good photo my friend!

Ducatigaz · 11-24-2021, 09:01 AM - **8 Likes**

A few pictures of a female Black Redstart at Clevedon pier here in the UK. Taken with my K3iii/FA*600mm F4 ED[IF]/Gitzo 5532LS.

**tduell** · 11-24-2021, 02:57 PM - **13 Likes**

The young Tawny Frogmouth, again...with Dad.
K-3 Mark III, DFA 150-450 handheld. See exif for shot details.

Cheers,
Terry

Mbaez · 11-24-2021, 04:55 PM

Originally posted by tduell

The young Tawny Frogmouth, again...with Dad.
K-3 Mark III, DFA 150-450 handheld. See exif for shot details.

Cheers,
Terry

Excellent! I like that they are looking towards the camera.

**luftfluss** · 11-24-2021, 05:23 PM

Originally posted by tduell

The young Tawny Frogmouth, again...with Dad.
K-3 Mark III, DFA 150-450 handheld. See exif for shot details.

Cheers,
Terry

Wow, that is a superb father-child portrait. You should print it out and gift it to them!

**K2 to K50** · 11-24-2021, 06:07 PM

Originally posted by tduell

The young Tawny Frogmouth, again...with Dad.
K-3 Mark III, DFA 150-450 handheld. See exif for shot details.

Cheers,
Terry

Love it!!!

**tduell** · 11-24-2021, 06:07 PM

Originally posted by Mbaez

Excellent! I like that they are looking towards the camera.

Thanks. Sometimes you can be lucky and have both looking, usually it is just the inquisitive youngster while the adult makes out it isn't looking but is through eye slits :-)

Cheers,
Terry

---------- Post added 11-24-21 at 06:09 PM ----------

Originally posted by luftfluss

Wow, that is a superb father-child portrait. You should print it out and gift it to them!

Thanks.
Hopefully they will stick around for a while yet, and give me a chance to get both adults and the youngster together for the family portrait.

Cheers,
Terry

---------- Post added 11-24-21 at 06:10 PM ----------

Originally posted by K2 to K50

Love it!!!

Thanks,

Cheers,
Terry

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11-23-2021, 06:14 AM	#37291
Martin Stu Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,102	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Originally posted by termy looks kind of dopey and also happy. do you know what this bird is called?

11-23-2021, 07:48 AM	#37292
Shedking Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Silverstone Photos: Gallery Posts: 322	Originally posted by Buckeyemikie Interesting that you mention you use a Pentax scope. I just bought a PF80-ED-A thanks to Ricoh’ s Black Friday sale here in the US. Saved well over $300 since the 8-24mm zoom eyepiece was included. I need to track down the K mount adapter for digiscoping. Ricoh mentions it (PF-CA35) but can’t find it on their website. The PF-CA35 is a rare beast without a very strong reputation. It's a teleconverter, in effect. I haven't seen one advertised for sale in years. You can get good results with stepping rings and a pancake lens attached directly to the eyepiece. Keep the power low and trust the high ISO performance of your sensor. You will also need to support the camera as stepping rings are a weak link. I have this: Long-Zoom Lens Support Holder + Camera Quick Release Plate for Tripod Mount Ring \| eBay

11-23-2021, 10:01 AM - 1 Like	#37293
MossyRocks Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,790	Originally posted by termy looks kind of dopey and also happy. Looks more like he is baked out of his gourd and is about to ask me to pass the chips and dip.

11-23-2021, 01:46 PM	#37294
Buckeyemikie Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 457	Originally posted by Shedking The PF-CA35 is a rare beast without a very strong reputation. It's a teleconverter, in effect. I haven't seen one advertised for sale in years. You can get good results with stepping rings and a pancake lens attached directly to the eyepiece. Keep the power low and trust the high ISO performance of your sensor. You will also need to support the camera as stepping rings are a weak link. I have this: Long-Zoom Lens Support Holder + Camera Quick Release Plate for Tripod Mount Ring \| eBay Thanks for the info. Ricoh’s claim of a 1000mm tele now makes sense. I found the items referenced on eBay, but as a total digiscoping novice, I can’t picture what your rig looks like & how it all fits together. A photo or two of your setup next time you use it would be most appreciated.

11-23-2021, 09:36 PM - 10 Likes	#37295
Pentaxians Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 726	Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher taken few weeks ago.

11-23-2021, 11:21 PM	#37296
HoutHans Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Appingedam Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,539	Originally posted by MossyRocks Looks more like he is baked out of his gourd and is about to ask me to pass the chips and dip. LOL, this image would actually be a good entry for this animal fun photo contest.

11-24-2021, 08:22 AM	#37297
Martin Stu Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,102	Originally posted by Pentaxians Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher taken few weeks ago. nice picture, wonderful bird

11-24-2021, 08:30 AM	#37298
Mbaez Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: NY Photos: Albums Posts: 2,622	Originally posted by Pentaxians Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher taken few weeks ago. Kingfishers are so cute. Great picture.

11-24-2021, 08:34 AM	#37299
Mbaez Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: NY Photos: Albums Posts: 2,622	Originally posted by termy looks kind of dopey and also happy. K33 with 150-450. agree. It's unique. Good photo my friend!

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Ducatigaz Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Blunsdon,Wiltshire, UK Posts: 1,439	A few pictures of a female Black Redstart at Clevedon pier here in the UK. Taken with my K3iii/FA*600mm F4 ED[IF]/Gitzo 5532LS.

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11-24-2021, 04:55 PM	#37302
Mbaez Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: NY Photos: Albums Posts: 2,622	Originally posted by tduell The young Tawny Frogmouth, again...with Dad. K-3 Mark III, DFA 150-450 handheld. See exif for shot details. Cheers, Terry Excellent! I like that they are looking towards the camera.

11-24-2021, 05:23 PM	#37303
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,681	Originally posted by tduell The young Tawny Frogmouth, again...with Dad. K-3 Mark III, DFA 150-450 handheld. See exif for shot details. Cheers, Terry Wow, that is a superb father-child portrait. You should print it out and gift it to them!

11-24-2021, 06:07 PM	#37304
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,755	Originally posted by tduell The young Tawny Frogmouth, again...with Dad. K-3 Mark III, DFA 150-450 handheld. See exif for shot details. Cheers, Terry Love it!!!

11-24-2021, 06:07 PM	#37305
tduell Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,371	Originally posted by Mbaez Excellent! I like that they are looking towards the camera. Thanks. Sometimes you can be lucky and have both looking, usually it is just the inquisitive youngster while the adult makes out it isn't looking but is through eye slits :-) Cheers, Terry ---------- Post added 11-24-21 at 06:09 PM ---------- Originally posted by luftfluss Wow, that is a superb father-child portrait. You should print it out and gift it to them! Thanks. Hopefully they will stick around for a while yet, and give me a chance to get both adults and the youngster together for the family portrait. Cheers, Terry ---------- Post added 11-24-21 at 06:10 PM ---------- Originally posted by K2 to K50 Love it!!! Thanks, Cheers, Terry