I took a K-30 w/18-55mm WR to Burning Man...it survived!

JinDesu · 09-04-2014, 02:40 PM - **1 Like**

Amazing shots. Goes to show that skill, timing, luck, and effort can trump lenses. Most people would just disregard the 18-55.

Obey · 09-04-2014, 03:01 PM

Originally posted by JinDesu

Amazing shots. Goes to show that skill, timing, luck, and effort can trump lenses. Most people would just disregard the 18-55.

Thank you, that is very flattering.

Lokusart · 09-04-2014, 04:14 PM

it's nice to read about this, you have great photos there

Johndav · 09-04-2014, 04:16 PM

Excellent stuff

JayBee451 · 09-04-2014, 04:39 PM

Just Great, looks like you had a wonderful dusty time.
Thanks for sharing.

wisent · 09-04-2014, 06:23 PM

Wow, really great pictures!

photodesignch · 09-04-2014, 07:27 PM

Originally posted by Obey

Here it is after:

And here's the gallery:

Burning Man 2014 - Imgur

Just hosed it off when I got home, still works perfectly!

Quick notes:
I used the FA 1.4 50mm at the burn itself - it got dusty but seems OK.
I used the AA adapter and must have taken 1000 photos on one set of Amazon AA rechargeables. Amazing.

Great shots!!

mtux · 09-04-2014, 11:25 PM

Originally posted by Obey

I used the AA adapter and must have taken 1000 photos on one set of Amazon AA rechargeables. Amazing.

1000!?! am I reading this correct!? that's way too many shutters!
Nice shots too. well done.

wullemaha · 09-04-2014, 11:36 PM

That's what shutters are for

Great set by the way! Makes me want to go there, testing out the 18-135!
Please post more of the same

MD Optofonik · 09-05-2014, 01:05 PM

You've got a good eye; some exceptional work in that gallery.

It looks like your camera took a licking and kept on ticking. I ordered the 18-55 WR from Adorama this morning for my K-30 and it's all you fault.

nparsons13 · 09-05-2014, 01:57 PM

Amazing shots! How did you keep your lens clean while you were shooting? I see you had a clear filter on it. Did you just wash off the filter with water?

Obey · 09-06-2014, 05:16 AM

Originally posted by mtux

1000!?! am I reading this correct!? that's way too many shutters!
Nice shots too. well done.

Thanks! Yeah, I think it had to have been around 1k. I took about 1500 photos out there with 1 K30 battery, and then 4 of the black Amazon rechargeables in the $7 adapter from Amazon. I changed the K30 batt before it ran out, and could not have taken more than a couple hundred shots with it.

Originally posted by MD Optofonik

You've got a good eye; some exceptional work in that gallery.

It looks like your camera took a licking and kept on ticking. I ordered the 18-55 WR from Adorama this morning for my K-30 and it's all you fault.

Thank you very much. I am glad you blame me for it, I think you will be surprised with the humble 18-55 WR.

Originally posted by nparsons13

Amazing shots! How did you keep your lens clean while you were shooting? I see you had a clear filter on it. Did you just wash off the filter with water?

No, water would have made mud. I was just vigilant about wiping the filter off as often as possible, then...clone stamping in post!

**csa** · 09-09-2014, 09:06 AM

Originally posted by Obey

Here it is after:

And here's the gallery:

Burning Man 2014 - Imgur

Just hosed it off when I got home, still works perfectly!

Quick notes:
I used the FA 1.4 50mm at the burn itself - it got dusty but seems OK.
I used the AA adapter and must have taken 1000 photos on one set of Amazon AA rechargeables. Amazing.

Note to self: Do not buy used camera from him!

BTW; Those are great photos!

george_valentine · 09-15-2014, 11:40 PM

Great job

**PrairieDog** · 09-23-2014, 03:02 PM

Absolutely fantastic pictures. Several need printing as big ones.

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09-04-2014, 02:40 PM - 1 Like	#16
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Amazing shots. Goes to show that skill, timing, luck, and effort can trump lenses. Most people would just disregard the 18-55.

09-04-2014, 03:01 PM	#17
Obey New Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 8 Original Poster	Originally posted by JinDesu Amazing shots. Goes to show that skill, timing, luck, and effort can trump lenses. Most people would just disregard the 18-55. Thank you, that is very flattering.

09-04-2014, 04:14 PM	#18
Lokusart Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Algarve Posts: 173	it's nice to read about this, you have great photos there

09-04-2014, 04:16 PM	#19
Johndav Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sunny Dun(ny)fermline, Fife Posts: 405	Excellent stuff

09-04-2014, 04:39 PM	#20
JayBee451 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 379	Just Great, looks like you had a wonderful dusty time. Thanks for sharing.

09-04-2014, 06:23 PM	#21
wisent Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 62	Wow, really great pictures!

09-04-2014, 07:27 PM	#22
photodesignch Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 133	Originally posted by Obey Here it is after: And here's the gallery: Burning Man 2014 - Imgur Just hosed it off when I got home, still works perfectly! Quick notes: I used the FA 1.4 50mm at the burn itself - it got dusty but seems OK. I used the AA adapter and must have taken 1000 photos on one set of Amazon AA rechargeables. Amazing. Great shots!!

09-04-2014, 11:25 PM	#23
mtux Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: the Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,444	Originally posted by Obey I used the AA adapter and must have taken 1000 photos on one set of Amazon AA rechargeables. Amazing. 1000!?! am I reading this correct!? that's way too many shutters! Nice shots too. well done.

09-04-2014, 11:36 PM	#24
wullemaha Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Tokyo Posts: 503	That's what shutters are for Great set by the way! Makes me want to go there, testing out the 18-135! Please post more of the same

09-05-2014, 01:05 PM	#25
MD Optofonik Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 962	You've got a good eye; some exceptional work in that gallery. It looks like your camera took a licking and kept on ticking. I ordered the 18-55 WR from Adorama this morning for my K-30 and it's all you fault.

09-05-2014, 01:57 PM	#26
nparsons13 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 258	Amazing shots! How did you keep your lens clean while you were shooting? I see you had a clear filter on it. Did you just wash off the filter with water?

09-06-2014, 05:16 AM	#27
Obey New Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 8 Original Poster	Originally posted by mtux 1000!?! am I reading this correct!? that's way too many shutters! Nice shots too. well done. Thanks! Yeah, I think it had to have been around 1k. I took about 1500 photos out there with 1 K30 battery, and then 4 of the black Amazon rechargeables in the $7 adapter from Amazon. I changed the K30 batt before it ran out, and could not have taken more than a couple hundred shots with it. Originally posted by MD Optofonik You've got a good eye; some exceptional work in that gallery. It looks like your camera took a licking and kept on ticking. I ordered the 18-55 WR from Adorama this morning for my K-30 and it's all you fault. Thank you very much. I am glad you blame me for it, I think you will be surprised with the humble 18-55 WR. Originally posted by nparsons13 Amazing shots! How did you keep your lens clean while you were shooting? I see you had a clear filter on it. Did you just wash off the filter with water? No, water would have made mud. I was just vigilant about wiping the filter off as often as possible, then...clone stamping in post!

09-09-2014, 09:06 AM	#28
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Originally posted by Obey Here it is after: And here's the gallery: Burning Man 2014 - Imgur Just hosed it off when I got home, still works perfectly! Quick notes: I used the FA 1.4 50mm at the burn itself - it got dusty but seems OK. I used the AA adapter and must have taken 1000 photos on one set of Amazon AA rechargeables. Amazing. Note to self: Do not buy used camera from him! BTW; Those are great photos!

09-15-2014, 11:40 PM	#29
george_valentine New Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 1	Great job

09-23-2014, 03:02 PM	#30
PrairieDog Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Regina Posts: 7	Absolutely fantastic pictures. Several need printing as big ones.