The FA Limited Club

twitch · 07-07-2011, 06:11 PM

Originally posted by mikeSF

...there was this huge gap in my FL between 15 and 43, you see...

i'm surely keeping the 15. I already sold the 70, but i must say as much as i LOVE the wide open shots from the 77, the 70 has it whipped in CA control and AF speed, no question. I also miss the quickshift - easy to get used to that. I am learning to get good at fringe removal because now that i am looking for CA, i always seem to find it. Nevertheless, i couldnt be more happy with the Pentax limited primes, but i still keep my Cosina 55 and Helios 44-2 in the bag.

Nice, so your 40 must have gone too I guess, or maybe I'm just imagining you had that. I'm waiting to see if now I've got a K-5, if fixing my 40's FF will mean I use it a bit more, but my 40 & 21 aren't getting much love now I have the 31.

Ecaterin · 07-07-2011, 08:32 PM

Are we all tired of fireworks photos yet? I haven't been shooting a lot, cause I've been kayaking....and I'm not quite confident enough in the kayak to take the K5 out there! But we have an extraordinary view from our place, so I set up the tripod and tried my hand at firework photography with the FA43

Some close ones from neighbors:

A firework from an unexpected trajectory - I really like it. Negative space always makes me happy.

Another fun out-of-frame shot, in color. The centered shots were just boring....

And our view of the city - in the foreground is a local firework, in the background on the right over the hill we could just see the top of the Lake Union display that the city puts on. I know the colors look crazy, but they actually *were* this crazy, a rare non-cloudy 4th of July in Seattle

jaieger · 07-07-2011, 09:55 PM

Originally posted by the swede

31 @ f/1,8

Your second shot here is priceless and timeless swede, better print this one! : D

Originally posted by Downfall

Wow, great photos mate!

Here are some photos I took tonight when a swedish pop artist was playing at my hometown. There is a new artist performing every thursday. It was long time ago since I shot any concert now so I thought I would try the FA77. Here are three shots

Pentax K-5 + FA77 Ltd

Fantastic results downfall, I'd really love to try my K-5 and FA limiteds in a concert too...

@Ecat (can't multiquote from a different page ): ) Definitely not tired of them yet, your second shot (what's with me and second shots LOL) is really great - the composition is perfect and the conversion, spot on ^__^

Some portraits from a photoshoot with some friends of mine, K-5 + FA 43/77

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6. One of a few tentative forays into off-camera flash. If only I brought my diffuser...

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

Critiques are very welcome, as I wasn't totally in love with all of my shots from this, so it's interesting to see if you guys are on the same boat as me WRT which shots I'm critical of....

TOUGEFC · 07-07-2011, 11:12 PM

Awesome set Helon! 3,5,8 are right on the money!
Im taking my boys to a really nice park tomorrow, I should come back with a few keepers

Chaos_Realm · 07-08-2011, 01:07 AM

Agreed Excellent shots I really like 2,3,5 &10... Its a pitty the glass was dotted with bird poop

Downfall · 07-08-2011, 01:30 AM

Originally posted by jaieger

Fantastic results downfall, I'd really love to try my K-5 and FA limiteds in a concert too...

Some portraits from a photoshoot with some friends of mine, K-5 + FA 43/77

Thanks! Yes it was really nice actually. I was blown away of the shots I got compared to those I shot 1 1/2 year ago with my K200D and an older MF lens. So here are some more shots from the swedish Idol artist Danny

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1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Pentax K-5 + FA77 Ltd

Apparently the kids nowadays considers this to be rock/metal because one little girl was doing that sign during the concert

the swede · 07-08-2011, 01:38 AM

Originally posted by MSM

^ the swede, love the first pic.

Thanks

Originally posted by Downfall

Wow, great photos mate!

Thanks friend!

Originally posted by jaieger

Your second shot here is priceless and timeless swede, better print this one! : D

Some portraits from a photoshoot with some friends of mine, K-5 + FA 43/77
Critiques are very welcome, as I wasn't totally in love with all of my shots from this, so it's interesting to see if you guys are on the same boat as me WRT which shots I'm critical of....

Thanks!
Awesome set there! I like all from 1 to 8, great shots!

Originally posted by Downfall

Thanks! Yes it was really nice actually. I was blown away of the shots I got compared to those I shot 1 1/2 year ago with my K200D and an older MF lens. So here are some more shots from the swedish Idol artist Danny

.

Very good concert set there!

Downfall · 07-08-2011, 02:17 AM

Originally posted by jaieger

Some portraits from a photoshoot with some friends of mine, K-5 + FA 43/77

Sorry missed to comment your portraits. To me those are great all of them, I am not that expericenced in portrait photography but I think you have captured good poses and the light is perfect.

Originally posted by the swede

Very good concert set there!

Thanks Mikael

TOUGEFC · 07-08-2011, 03:13 AM

Originally posted by Downfall

Thanks! Yes it was really nice actually. I was blown away of the shots I got compared to those I shot 1 1/2 year ago with my K200D and an older MF lens. So here are some more shots from the swedish Idol artist Danny

.

Apparently the kids nowadays considers this to be rock/metal because one little girl was doing that sign during the concert

Great shots! Black and white PP works really well them and enhances the smoke

Class A · 07-08-2011, 06:57 AM

Originally posted by jaieger

Some portraits from a photoshoot with some friends of mine, K-5 + FA 43/77

Number 3 is exquisite. Well done!

jaieger · 07-08-2011, 11:25 AM

Originally posted by TOUGEFC

Awesome set Helon! 3,5,8 are right on the money!
Im taking my boys to a really nice park tomorrow, I should come back with a few keepers

Thanks TOUGEFC!

Sounds great, have fun! I expect some awesome kid shots ;D

Originally posted by Chaos_Realm

Agreed Excellent shots I really like 2,3,5 &10... Its a pitty the glass was dotted with bird poop

Thanks chaos realm! Indeed it is a shame, though I actually didn't notice till you mentioned it

Originally posted by Downfall

Thanks! Yes it was really nice actually. I was blown away of the shots I got compared to those I shot 1 1/2 year ago with my K200D and an older MF lens. So here are some more shots from the swedish Idol artist Danny

.

Apparently the kids nowadays considers this to be rock/metal because one little girl was doing that sign during the concert

All of your shots are great as usual, but #6 just really takes it for me. Awesome expression, beautifully captured, and pretty funny too

Originally posted by the swede

Thanks!
Awesome set there! I like all from 1 to 8, great shots!

Thankyou swede! (:

Originally posted by Downfall

Sorry missed to comment your portraits. To me those are great all of them, I am not that expericenced in portrait photography but I think you have captured good poses and the light is perfect.

Thanks Mikael

Haha, don't ever feel obligated to comment, it's nice when people do, but shouldn't be a chore (: But I appreciate it very much. To be honest I'm not that experienced either - this is like my second or third time going out for a dedicated portrait shoot.

jaieger · 07-08-2011, 11:25 AM

Originally posted by Class A

Number 3 is exquisite. Well done!

Thanks class a! (:

v5planet · 07-08-2011, 03:25 PM

Helon, that's a great series. I like 3, 5 and 6 especially.

In other news, wouldn't you know it -- the USPS guy made me wait all day and then decided to try to deliver my 43 during the measly 10-minute window I was in the basement laundry room

jsherman999 · 07-08-2011, 09:28 PM

Originally posted by v5planet

Helon, that's a great series. I like 3, 5 and 6 especially.

In other news, wouldn't you know it -- the USPS guy made me wait all day and then decided to try to deliver my 43 during the measly 10-minute window I was in the basement laundry room

I've had something just like that happen before, and it's not as funny as it sounds, is it!?

TOUGEFC · 07-09-2011, 01:44 AM

FA77 got these today, all wide open except the last-

We didnt stay for as long as I would have liked too.

07-09-2011, 01:44 AM	#2445
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	FA77 got these today, all wide open except the last- We didnt stay for as long as I would have liked too. Last edited by TOUGEFC; 07-09-2011 at 04:14 AM.

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07-07-2011, 06:11 PM	#2431
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	Originally posted by mikeSF ...there was this huge gap in my FL between 15 and 43, you see... i'm surely keeping the 15. I already sold the 70, but i must say as much as i LOVE the wide open shots from the 77, the 70 has it whipped in CA control and AF speed, no question. I also miss the quickshift - easy to get used to that. I am learning to get good at fringe removal because now that i am looking for CA, i always seem to find it. Nevertheless, i couldnt be more happy with the Pentax limited primes, but i still keep my Cosina 55 and Helios 44-2 in the bag. Nice, so your 40 must have gone too I guess, or maybe I'm just imagining you had that. I'm waiting to see if now I've got a K-5, if fixing my 40's FF will mean I use it a bit more, but my 40 & 21 aren't getting much love now I have the 31.

07-07-2011, 08:32 PM	#2432
Ecaterin Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 723	Are we all tired of fireworks photos yet? I haven't been shooting a lot, cause I've been kayaking....and I'm not quite confident enough in the kayak to take the K5 out there! But we have an extraordinary view from our place, so I set up the tripod and tried my hand at firework photography with the FA43 Some close ones from neighbors: A firework from an unexpected trajectory - I really like it. Negative space always makes me happy. Another fun out-of-frame shot, in color. The centered shots were just boring.... And our view of the city - in the foreground is a local firework, in the background on the right over the hill we could just see the top of the Lake Union display that the city puts on. I know the colors look crazy, but they actually were this crazy, a rare non-cloudy 4th of July in Seattle

07-07-2011, 09:55 PM	#2433
jaieger Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 586	Originally posted by the swede 31 @ f/1,8 Your second shot here is priceless and timeless swede, better print this one! : D Originally posted by Downfall Wow, great photos mate! Here are some photos I took tonight when a swedish pop artist was playing at my hometown. There is a new artist performing every thursday. It was long time ago since I shot any concert now so I thought I would try the FA77. Here are three shots *Pentax K-5 + FA77 Ltd* Fantastic results downfall, I'd really love to try my K-5 and FA limiteds in a concert too... @Ecat (can't multiquote from a different page ): ) Definitely not tired of them yet, your second shot (what's with me and second shots LOL) is really great - the composition is perfect and the conversion, spot on ^__^ Some portraits from a photoshoot with some friends of mine, K-5 + FA 43/77 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. One of a few tentative forays into off-camera flash. If only I brought my diffuser... 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Critiques are very welcome, as I wasn't totally in love with all of my shots from this, so it's interesting to see if you guys are on the same boat as me WRT which shots I'm critical of....

07-07-2011, 11:12 PM	#2434
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	Awesome set Helon! 3,5,8 are right on the money! Im taking my boys to a really nice park tomorrow, I should come back with a few keepers

07-08-2011, 01:07 AM	#2435
Chaos_Realm Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,251	Agreed Excellent shots I really like 2,3,5 &10... Its a pitty the glass was dotted with bird poop

07-08-2011, 01:30 AM	#2436
Downfall Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gothenburg Photos: Gallery Posts: 237	Originally posted by jaieger Fantastic results downfall, I'd really love to try my K-5 and FA limiteds in a concert too... Some portraits from a photoshoot with some friends of mine, K-5 + FA 43/77 Thanks! Yes it was really nice actually. I was blown away of the shots I got compared to those I shot 1 1/2 year ago with my K200D and an older MF lens. So here are some more shots from the swedish Idol artist Danny . 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. *Pentax K-5 + FA77 Ltd* Apparently the kids nowadays considers this to be rock/metal because one little girl was doing that sign during the concert

07-08-2011, 01:38 AM	#2437
the swede Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,310	Originally posted by MSM ^ the swede, love the first pic. Thanks Originally posted by Downfall Wow, great photos mate! Thanks friend! Originally posted by jaieger Your second shot here is priceless and timeless swede, better print this one! : D Some portraits from a photoshoot with some friends of mine, K-5 + FA 43/77 Critiques are very welcome, as I wasn't totally in love with all of my shots from this, so it's interesting to see if you guys are on the same boat as me WRT which shots I'm critical of.... Thanks! Awesome set there! I like all from 1 to 8, great shots! Originally posted by Downfall Thanks! Yes it was really nice actually. I was blown away of the shots I got compared to those I shot 1 1/2 year ago with my K200D and an older MF lens. So here are some more shots from the swedish Idol artist Danny . Very good concert set there!

07-08-2011, 02:17 AM	#2438
Downfall Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gothenburg Photos: Gallery Posts: 237	Originally posted by jaieger Some portraits from a photoshoot with some friends of mine, K-5 + FA 43/77 Sorry missed to comment your portraits. To me those are great all of them, I am not that expericenced in portrait photography but I think you have captured good poses and the light is perfect. Originally posted by the swede Very good concert set there! Thanks Mikael

07-08-2011, 03:13 AM	#2439
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	Originally posted by Downfall Thanks! Yes it was really nice actually. I was blown away of the shots I got compared to those I shot 1 1/2 year ago with my K200D and an older MF lens. So here are some more shots from the swedish Idol artist Danny . Apparently the kids nowadays considers this to be rock/metal because one little girl was doing that sign during the concert Great shots! Black and white PP works really well them and enhances the smoke

07-08-2011, 06:57 AM	#2440
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Originally posted by jaieger Some portraits from a photoshoot with some friends of mine, K-5 + FA 43/77 Number 3 is exquisite. Well done!

07-08-2011, 11:25 AM	#2441
jaieger Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 586	Originally posted by TOUGEFC Awesome set Helon! 3,5,8 are right on the money! Im taking my boys to a really nice park tomorrow, I should come back with a few keepers Thanks TOUGEFC! Sounds great, have fun! I expect some awesome kid shots ;D Originally posted by Chaos_Realm Agreed Excellent shots I really like 2,3,5 &10... Its a pitty the glass was dotted with bird poop Thanks chaos realm! Indeed it is a shame, though I actually didn't notice till you mentioned it Originally posted by Downfall Thanks! Yes it was really nice actually. I was blown away of the shots I got compared to those I shot 1 1/2 year ago with my K200D and an older MF lens. So here are some more shots from the swedish Idol artist Danny . Apparently the kids nowadays considers this to be rock/metal because one little girl was doing that sign during the concert All of your shots are great as usual, but #6 just really takes it for me. Awesome expression, beautifully captured, and pretty funny too Originally posted by the swede Thanks! Awesome set there! I like all from 1 to 8, great shots! Thankyou swede! (: Originally posted by Downfall Sorry missed to comment your portraits. To me those are great all of them, I am not that expericenced in portrait photography but I think you have captured good poses and the light is perfect. Thanks Mikael Haha, don't ever feel obligated to comment, it's nice when people do, but shouldn't be a chore (: But I appreciate it very much. To be honest I'm not that experienced either - this is like my second or third time going out for a dedicated portrait shoot.

07-08-2011, 11:25 AM	#2442
jaieger Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 586	Originally posted by Class A Number 3 is exquisite. Well done! Thanks class a! (:

07-08-2011, 03:25 PM	#2443
v5planet Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,915	Helon, that's a great series. I like 3, 5 and 6 especially. In other news, wouldn't you know it -- the USPS guy made me wait all day and then decided to try to deliver my 43 during the measly 10-minute window I was in the basement laundry room

07-08-2011, 09:28 PM	#2444
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by v5planet Helon, that's a great series. I like 3, 5 and 6 especially. In other news, wouldn't you know it -- the USPS guy made me wait all day and then decided to try to deliver my 43 during the measly 10-minute window I was in the basement laundry room I've had something just like that happen before, and it's not as funny as it sounds, is it!?