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**RobA_Oz** · 11-15-2016, 03:11 PM

Originally posted by normhead

I took the DA*200 on my dog walk today just for you.... although I have to admit, I really don't care which lens I take on my dog walk.....

This isn't going to be an IQ decision... this is going to be a do I want a heavy expensive zoom that has faster AF, or a cheaper, lighter older prime with marginally passable AF. I'm not sure you can make this decision looking at images.

DA*200 and K-1 Slideshow here.

IQ decision or not, it seems to me that the K-1 has added something to your photos, or possibly your taking of photos, Norm (not that I'm saying the earlier ones were bad - far from it - but these look different, to me: good, too).

normhead · 11-15-2016, 05:03 PM

The K-1 definitely ads detail that is visible in even web sized images. I use the K-1 everywhere but small birds where I have no hope of perfectly frames K-1 images. To me, fur and feathers look more natural.\\Part of that is the K-1 gives me enough resolution, I rarely need to use sharpening. IIN fact my K-1 preset has all sharpening turned off.

kjphilippona · 11-17-2016, 06:42 PM - **3 Likes**

K3 & da*55

**woodywesty** · 11-18-2016, 07:46 AM

Originally posted by kjphilippona

K3 & da*55

I don't know KJ but it looks to me like you're on the right side of heaven.... Adorable child and pic!

kjphilippona · 11-18-2016, 08:14 AM

Originally posted by woodywesty

I don't know KJ but it looks to me like you're on the right side of heaven.... Adorable child and pic!

Thank you! I really needed that

**mattb123** · 11-18-2016, 09:48 AM - **2 Likes**

K-S2 & DA* 16-50

Brooke Meyer · 11-18-2016, 09:53 AM

Originally posted by mattb123

K-S2 & DA* 16-50

Good image, makes me cold just looking at it, grew up in northern Ohio, looks like any one of hundreds of little towns there. Also illustrates why I live in North Carolina.

**mattb123** · 11-18-2016, 10:33 AM

Originally posted by Brooke Meyer

Good image, makes me cold just looking at it, grew up in northern Ohio, looks like any one of hundreds of little towns there. Also illustrates why I live in North Carolina.

Also illustrates why I live here!

Even though it's late this year.

**Riggomatic** · 11-18-2016, 10:44 AM

Originally posted by mattb123

K-S2 & DA* 16-50

Makes me want to put on a little Christmas music

**Archimedes the Dog** · 11-18-2016, 10:53 AM - **5 Likes**

DA*55

Brooke Meyer · 11-18-2016, 04:21 PM

Originally posted by mattb123

Also illustrates why I live here!

Even though it's late this year.

I do understand, been out your way. On this side, some can't bear to be away from the Appalachians, some can only breathe on the Outer Banks. This week was Blue Crab and Oysters from our fish co-op. We're tucked away beneath white oak and long leaf pine. It's belonging to a place. Your photographs tell your story and it's a good one.

**Riggomatic** · 11-19-2016, 08:02 AM - **2 Likes**

72°F Yesterday, 36°F and white stuff today.

DA*50-135

Unregistered User 8 · 11-19-2016, 07:47 PM - **4 Likes**

K-3 and DA* 16-50

**milaber22** · 11-20-2016, 09:43 AM - **1 Like**

DA*50-135

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skierd · 11-20-2016, 09:44 PM - **2 Likes**

We're still mostly waiting for snow up here, only have about 6" on the ground despite the temps getting down to -20F at night. I wish it would snow so I can take the sleds out.

50-135, recreating a shot from the Strobist

11-17-2016, 06:42 PM - 3 Likes	#4398
kjphilippona Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Enterprise, Alabama Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,298	K3 & da55 Attached Images Last edited by kjphilippona; 11-27-2016 at 01:27 PM.*

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11-15-2016, 03:11 PM	#4396
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	Originally posted by normhead I took the DA200 on my dog walk today just for you.... although I have to admit, I really don't care which lens I take on my dog walk..... This isn't going to be an IQ decision... this is going to be a do I want a heavy expensive zoom that has faster AF, or a cheaper, lighter older prime with marginally passable AF. I'm not sure you can make this decision looking at images. DA200 and K-1 Slideshow here. IQ decision or not, it seems to me that the K-1 has added something to your photos, or possibly your taking of photos, Norm (not that I'm saying the earlier ones were bad - far from it - but these look different, to me: good, too).

11-15-2016, 05:03 PM	#4397
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	The K-1 definitely ads detail that is visible in even web sized images. I use the K-1 everywhere but small birds where I have no hope of perfectly frames K-1 images. To me, fur and feathers look more natural.\\Part of that is the K-1 gives me enough resolution, I rarely need to use sharpening. IIN fact my K-1 preset has all sharpening turned off.

11-18-2016, 07:46 AM	#4399
woodywesty Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Northern Wisconsin Posts: 725	Originally posted by kjphilippona K3 & da*55 I don't know KJ but it looks to me like you're on the right side of heaven.... Adorable child and pic!

11-18-2016, 08:14 AM	#4400
kjphilippona Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Enterprise, Alabama Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,298	Originally posted by woodywesty I don't know KJ but it looks to me like you're on the right side of heaven.... Adorable child and pic! Thank you! I really needed that

11-18-2016, 09:48 AM - 2 Likes	#4401
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	K-S2 & DA* 16-50

11-18-2016, 09:53 AM	#4402
Brooke Meyer Guest	Originally posted by mattb123 K-S2 & DA* 16-50 Good image, makes me cold just looking at it, grew up in northern Ohio, looks like any one of hundreds of little towns there. Also illustrates why I live in North Carolina.

11-18-2016, 10:33 AM	#4403
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Originally posted by Brooke Meyer Good image, makes me cold just looking at it, grew up in northern Ohio, looks like any one of hundreds of little towns there. Also illustrates why I live in North Carolina. Also illustrates why I live here! Even though it's late this year.

11-18-2016, 10:44 AM	#4404
Riggomatic Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 3,885	Originally posted by mattb123 K-S2 & DA* 16-50 Makes me want to put on a little Christmas music

11-18-2016, 10:53 AM - 5 Likes	#4405
Archimedes the Dog Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,146	DA*55

11-18-2016, 04:21 PM	#4406
Brooke Meyer Guest	Originally posted by mattb123 Also illustrates why I live here! Even though it's late this year. I do understand, been out your way. On this side, some can't bear to be away from the Appalachians, some can only breathe on the Outer Banks. This week was Blue Crab and Oysters from our fish co-op. We're tucked away beneath white oak and long leaf pine. It's belonging to a place. Your photographs tell your story and it's a good one.

11-19-2016, 07:47 PM - 4 Likes	#4408
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	K-3 and DA* 16-50

11-19-2016, 08:02 AM - 2 Likes	#4407
Riggomatic Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 3,885	72°F Yesterday, 36°F and white stuff today. DA*50-135

11-20-2016, 09:43 AM - 1 Like	#4409
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11-20-2016, 09:44 PM - 2 Likes	#4410
skierd Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fairbanks, AK Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,472	We're still mostly waiting for snow up here, only have about 6" on the ground despite the temps getting down to -20F at night. I wish it would snow so I can take the sleds out. 50-135, recreating a shot from the Strobist