K3 sample shots ... post here !

zzeitg · 11-15-2015, 05:40 AM - **1 Like**

FA31 ltd.

radeon7750 · 11-15-2015, 12:15 PM - **1 Like**

The second picture was taken through a fence, just like the one you can see in the background.

tim60 · 11-15-2015, 12:18 PM

I went out in the mid to late afternoon, about 1530 on a day when the sun sets at about 1640, so the light was getting dim. These were done with STak 24/3.5 and SMCTak 100/4 macro. The 100/4 is one of the lenses that I like a lot.

kentster · 11-16-2015, 08:27 AM

Originally posted by tim60

I went out in the mid to late afternoon, about 1530 on a day when the sun sets at about 1640, so the light was getting dim. These were done with STak 24/3.5 and SMCTak 100/4 macro. The 100/4 is one of the lenses that I like a lot.

Love the barb wire pic

**Canada_Rockies** · 11-16-2015, 09:17 AM

I have yet to mount my M 100/4 macro (dental version) on the K3, but I am surely looking forward to trying it out. Too many lenses, too little time ...

**csa** · 11-16-2015, 09:54 AM - **1 Like**

Woodpecker; handheld with Pentax 55-300 lens.

**Canada_Rockies** · 11-16-2015, 11:18 AM

Nice shooting Carol.

**WPRESTO** · 11-16-2015, 11:22 AM

Probably using the SMCA 200mm macro

**csa** · 11-16-2015, 11:28 AM

Thanks Albert!

tim60 · 11-16-2015, 12:35 PM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

I have yet to mount my M 100/4 macro (dental version) on the K3, but I am surely looking forward to trying it out. Too many lenses, too little time ...

As I recall I got my 100/4 about the time the K3 was released, it arrived on Melbourne Cup day. It looked a bit worn in the eBay pictures, grey grip, but when it arrived it looked perfect. Some seller in Brisbane, I believe.

I like taking pictures of barbed wire. There are so many variations. I think I heard, years ago, of a museum with samples of 300 different types. This wire was interesting in that it was so clean, not all rusty, like most I have seen.

normhead · 11-16-2015, 03:34 PM

K-3 A-400
ƒ8, ISO 640, 1/60s

I finally got my blind set up today (with the help of a half roll of duct tape, it's getting on in years that blind), and discovered I don't have it properly aligned with the feeders. I took a few images anyway, just because I haven't been able to for so long.
My loyal chickadees. If I haver had powers and had a legion of minions, I'd pick chickadees. I can always depend on them to turn up for a test run or photoshoot.

For those interested in how I manage my K-3 files. All sharpening is turned off, noise reduction is applied, Denoise .75, Subject has brushed definition and sharpening but at less than .25 to avoid artifacts.. The histogram was bracketed using levels. Contrast is plus 15 ( if the subject weren't backlit it would be 5.)

enoeske · 11-16-2015, 04:05 PM - **5 Likes**

Setup a makeshift studio to get some shots of my new boy for birth announcements. Here's William! (aka, why I can't get the FF when it comes out)

Model: PENTAX K-3
ISO: 100
Exposure: 1/125 sec
Aperture: 4.0
Focal Length: 75mm
Flash Used: No

**Canada_Rockies** · 11-16-2015, 04:14 PM

Originally posted by enoeske

Setup a makeshift studio to get some shots of my new boy for birth announcements. Here's William! (aka, why I can't get the FF when it comes out)

Model: PENTAX K-3
ISO: 100
Exposure: 1/125 sec
Aperture: 4.0
Focal Length: 75mm
Flash Used: No

With shots like those you con't need full frame - unless you want to publish him on a bill board to be viewed from a yard (metre) away.

**WPRESTO** · 11-16-2015, 04:25 PM

Originally posted by enoeske

Setup a makeshift studio to get some shots of my new boy for birth announcements. Here's William! (aka, why I can't get the FF when it comes out)

Model: PENTAX K-3
ISO: 100
Exposure: 1/125 sec
Aperture: 4.0
Focal Length: 75mm
Flash Used: No

I have neither the patience nor the file space to relate all that lies ahead now you have that boy. A very great deal of it is the best of all possible worlds. BTW: He is just beautiful. Enjoy every moment of the first six wonder years. They go so quickly, and they are jewels.

**bobbotron** · 11-16-2015, 05:34 PM

Having some fun with the Prince of Wales bridge in Ottawa. This is on my way to work, provides endless source of photographic inspiration.

11-16-2015, 11:22 AM	#5063
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,104	Probably using the SMCA 200mm macro Last edited by WPRESTO; 01-29-2016 at 12:18 PM.

11-16-2015, 03:34 PM	#5066
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	K-3 A-400 ƒ8, ISO 640, 1/60s I finally got my blind set up today (with the help of a half roll of duct tape, it's getting on in years that blind), and discovered I don't have it properly aligned with the feeders. I took a few images anyway, just because I haven't been able to for so long. My loyal chickadees. If I haver had powers and had a legion of minions, I'd pick chickadees. I can always depend on them to turn up for a test run or photoshoot. For those interested in how I manage my K-3 files. All sharpening is turned off, noise reduction is applied, Denoise .75, Subject has brushed definition and sharpening but at less than .25 to avoid artifacts.. The histogram was bracketed using levels. Contrast is plus 15 ( if the subject weren't backlit it would be 5.) Last edited by normhead; 11-16-2015 at 03:58 PM.

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radeon7750 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Romania Posts: 96	The second picture was taken through a fence, just like the one you can see in the background.

11-16-2015, 08:27 AM	#5059
kentster Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bremerton, Washington Posts: 287	Originally posted by tim60 I went out in the mid to late afternoon, about 1530 on a day when the sun sets at about 1640, so the light was getting dim. These were done with STak 24/3.5 and SMCTak 100/4 macro. The 100/4 is one of the lenses that I like a lot. Love the barb wire pic

11-16-2015, 09:17 AM	#5060
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	I have yet to mount my M 100/4 macro (dental version) on the K3, but I am surely looking forward to trying it out. Too many lenses, too little time ...

11-16-2015, 11:18 AM	#5062
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Nice shooting Carol.

11-16-2015, 11:28 AM	#5064
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Thanks Albert!

11-16-2015, 12:35 PM	#5065
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,743	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies I have yet to mount my M 100/4 macro (dental version) on the K3, but I am surely looking forward to trying it out. Too many lenses, too little time ... As I recall I got my 100/4 about the time the K3 was released, it arrived on Melbourne Cup day. It looked a bit worn in the eBay pictures, grey grip, but when it arrived it looked perfect. Some seller in Brisbane, I believe. I like taking pictures of barbed wire. There are so many variations. I think I heard, years ago, of a museum with samples of 300 different types. This wire was interesting in that it was so clean, not all rusty, like most I have seen.

11-16-2015, 04:05 PM - 5 Likes	#5067
enoeske Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Surprise, Az Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,136	Setup a makeshift studio to get some shots of my new boy for birth announcements. Here's William! (aka, why I can't get the FF when it comes out) Model: PENTAX K-3 ISO: 100 Exposure: 1/125 sec Aperture: 4.0 Focal Length: 75mm Flash Used: No

11-16-2015, 04:14 PM	#5068
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by enoeske Setup a makeshift studio to get some shots of my new boy for birth announcements. Here's William! (aka, why I can't get the FF when it comes out) Model: PENTAX K-3 ISO: 100 Exposure: 1/125 sec Aperture: 4.0 Focal Length: 75mm Flash Used: No With shots like those you con't need full frame - unless you want to publish him on a bill board to be viewed from a yard (metre) away.

11-16-2015, 04:25 PM	#5069
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,104	Originally posted by enoeske Setup a makeshift studio to get some shots of my new boy for birth announcements. Here's William! (aka, why I can't get the FF when it comes out) Model: PENTAX K-3 ISO: 100 Exposure: 1/125 sec Aperture: 4.0 Focal Length: 75mm Flash Used: No I have neither the patience nor the file space to relate all that lies ahead now you have that boy. A very great deal of it is the best of all possible worlds. BTW: He is just beautiful. Enjoy every moment of the first six wonder years. They go so quickly, and they are jewels.

11-16-2015, 05:34 PM	#5070
bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,349	Having some fun with the Prince of Wales bridge in Ottawa. This is on my way to work, provides endless source of photographic inspiration.