K3 sample shots ... post here !

repaap · 02-23-2014, 12:46 PM

Thank you

Originally posted by Sinister

I second that - great shots

RickC · 02-23-2014, 02:10 PM

YES! The K3 and I are getting to know each other! Went out today and shot in the same arena as last week. I used a combination of Jbinpg (Jack) suggestions along with shooting speed priority mode (TV). I had the Auto ISO set at 100-3200.

ISOs ranged from 1600 - 2500, shutter speed 1/400-1/500. Aperture normally at f2.8. Shot with the Tamron f2.8 70-200. I also used the flash a bit too which of course changed shutter speed to 1/180 and ISO usually about 800. (None of these were taken with the flash.)

These shots (but for resizing and converting from DNG to JPG) are directly from the camera. I can work with these to clean up the noise and fine tune the lighting in post processing! Very happy with the results. This may work! LOL!

DimC · 02-24-2014, 11:35 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by RickC

YES! The K3 and I are getting to know each other! Went out today and shot in the same arena as last week. I used a combination of Jbinpg (Jack) suggestions along with shooting speed priority mode (TV). I had the Auto ISO set at 100-3200.

ISOs ranged from 1600 - 2500, shutter speed 1/400-1/500. Aperture normally at f2.8. Shot with the Tamron f2.8 70-200. I also used the flash a bit too which of course changed shutter speed to 1/180 and ISO usually about 800. (None of these were taken with the flash.)

These shots (but for resizing and converting from DNG to JPG) are directly from the camera. I can work with these to clean up the noise and fine tune the lighting in post processing! Very happy with the results. This may work! LOL!

Hi Rick,

nice pics but I wonder why the images are so yellow'ish, was the WB set on Auto ?
My experience with K3's WB is that Auto is just great. I shoot DNG so I dont mind really but usually I prefer the WB from Camera than from Lr5 automode.

A few shots taken recently.

OPen air, nice weather, with Pentax 50-135mm f2.8.

Something different still with the 50-135mm, something that this lens dont like....fast moving object

I was using one of my custom mode for BIF. Auto ISO up to 3200.
Speed 1/800
f5.0
This shot at ISO 320
Max tracking pattern and AF-C with AF button.

**manishved** · 02-24-2014, 11:36 AM

Originally posted by DimC

Hi Rick,

nice pics but I wonder why the images are so yellow'ish, was the WB set on Auto ?
My experience with K3's WB is that Auto is just great. I shoot DNG so I dont mind really but usually I prefer the WB from Camera than from Lr5 automode.

A few shots taken recently.

OPen air, nice weather, with Pentax 50-135mm f2.8.

Something different still with the 50-135mm, something that this lens dont like....fast moving object

I was using one of my custom mode for BIF. Auto ISO up to 3200.
Speed 1/800
f5.0
This shot at ISO 320
Max tracking pattern and AF-C with AF button.

Nice pics - very sharp and the colors are awesome ....

---------- Post added 02-24-14 at 10:37 AM ----------

Originally posted by Stagnant

OOC JPG. FA 50 1,4. Multiexposure 6 shots.

OOC JPG. FA 50 1,4 .

Aurora Borealis the urban way.

Great pics ....worth framing for eternity...

**Rondec** · 02-24-2014, 11:41 AM - **2 Likes**

Thought I would post a couple of other ones from Saturday morning.

DimC · 02-24-2014, 02:19 PM

Originally posted by Rondec

Thought I would post a couple of other ones from Saturday morning.

Amazing Vincent, already fav in Flickr.
I really like your pics and I like the place you are living !

**Rondec** · 02-24-2014, 06:09 PM

Originally posted by DimC

Amazing Vincent, already fav in Flickr.
I really like your pics and I like the place you are living !

Thank you. Truthfully, Indiana isn't the most beautiful place by any means -- particularly not in February, when the snow melts and grey skies move in. But there is beauty everywhere, isn't there?

normhead · 02-24-2014, 07:16 PM - **1 Like**

Cross posted from Post your Photos and the DA 18-135 pictures threads.A few from today's walk....

It's hard to take a decent picture if you don't have the help of a dog....

Foliage and fungus

Misty and Dreamer

Tripper and his stick

When you see the big earth mover, the walk is almost over...

Thanks for coming along...

**ppeter** · 02-25-2014, 02:40 AM - **1 Like**

A fun day on the River Murray near Murray Bridge , South Australia

All photos taken with K-3 and DA*50-135

#chokolars# · 02-25-2014, 01:30 PM

Pentax K-3 with Pentax 50mm 1,8 Plastic fantastic

**unkipunki** · 02-25-2014, 01:36 PM - **5 Likes**

This was shot with three bracketed exposures hand held. All at f8, ISO 100 1/90s, 1/125s and 1/180s, +1/2EV, +-0EV, -1/2EV. The RAW files were run through Dxo Optics on 'standard' settings and combined in Photomatix and rendered 'natural'. Not too HDRish I think and not bad for hand held.

repaap · 02-25-2014, 02:21 PM

Not at all too much! looks great to me!

Originally posted by unkipunki

This was shot with three bracketed exposures hand held. All at f8, ISO 100 1/90s, 1/125s and 1/180s, +1/2EV, +-0EV, -1/2EV. The RAW files were run through Dxo Optics on 'standard' settings and combined in Photomatix and rendered 'natural'. Not too HDRish I think and not bad for hand held.

---------- Post added 02-25-14 at 23:23 ----------

Couple from me.
K-3 with.
Samyang 14.

and Tokina AT-X 270

**TaiChiTom** · 02-25-2014, 03:22 PM - **2 Likes**

This morning at Santa Rosa Plateau.

john5100 · 02-25-2014, 11:26 PM

These masks were in a dark location and I had to use ISO 25,600 for this shot.

Royal BC Museum ISO 6400

The Empress Hotel in Victoria BC - ISO 3200

The Empress Ceiling - ISO 1000

mfg · 02-26-2014, 01:17 AM

Sometimes even a grey morning can be lovely.

02-23-2014, 02:10 PM	#1112
RickC Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cary Posts: 59	Getting to know each other! YES! The K3 and I are getting to know each other! Went out today and shot in the same arena as last week. I used a combination of Jbinpg (Jack) suggestions along with shooting speed priority mode (TV). I had the Auto ISO set at 100-3200. ISOs ranged from 1600 - 2500, shutter speed 1/400-1/500. Aperture normally at f2.8. Shot with the Tamron f2.8 70-200. I also used the flash a bit too which of course changed shutter speed to 1/180 and ISO usually about 800. (None of these were taken with the flash.) These shots (but for resizing and converting from DNG to JPG) are directly from the camera. I can work with these to clean up the noise and fine tune the lighting in post processing! Very happy with the results. This may work! LOL! Last edited by RickC; 01-12-2017 at 08:05 PM.

02-25-2014, 02:40 AM - 1 Like	#1119
ppeter Site Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Adelaide, Sth Aus Photos: Gallery Posts: 61	Fun on the River A fun day on the River Murray near Murray Bridge , South Australia All photos taken with K-3 and DA*50-135

02-25-2014, 01:36 PM - 5 Likes	#1121
unkipunki Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: South Lochaweside, Argyll Photos: Gallery Posts: 615	15mm with DxO 9.1 and photomatix This was shot with three bracketed exposures hand held. All at f8, ISO 100 1/90s, 1/125s and 1/180s, +1/2EV, +-0EV, -1/2EV. The RAW files were run through Dxo Optics on 'standard' settings and combined in Photomatix and rendered 'natural'. Not too HDRish I think and not bad for hand held.

02-25-2014, 11:26 PM	#1124
john5100 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,725	These masks were in a dark location and I had to use ISO 25,600 for this shot. Royal BC Museum ISO 6400 The Empress Hotel in Victoria BC - ISO 3200 The Empress Ceiling - ISO 1000 Last edited by john5100; 02-27-2014 at 11:27 AM.

02-26-2014, 01:17 AM	#1125
mfg New Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Seattle Posts: 5	Grey morning Sometimes even a grey morning can be lovely. Attached Images

02-23-2014, 12:46 PM	#1111
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Thank you Originally posted by Sinister I second that - great shots

02-24-2014, 11:35 AM - 2 Likes	#1113
DimC Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Paris Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 813	Originally posted by RickC YES! The K3 and I are getting to know each other! Went out today and shot in the same arena as last week. I used a combination of Jbinpg (Jack) suggestions along with shooting speed priority mode (TV). I had the Auto ISO set at 100-3200. ISOs ranged from 1600 - 2500, shutter speed 1/400-1/500. Aperture normally at f2.8. Shot with the Tamron f2.8 70-200. I also used the flash a bit too which of course changed shutter speed to 1/180 and ISO usually about 800. (None of these were taken with the flash.) These shots (but for resizing and converting from DNG to JPG) are directly from the camera. I can work with these to clean up the noise and fine tune the lighting in post processing! Very happy with the results. This may work! LOL! Hi Rick, nice pics but I wonder why the images are so yellow'ish, was the WB set on Auto ? My experience with K3's WB is that Auto is just great. I shoot DNG so I dont mind really but usually I prefer the WB from Camera than from Lr5 automode. A few shots taken recently. OPen air, nice weather, with Pentax 50-135mm f2.8. Something different still with the 50-135mm, something that this lens dont like....fast moving object I was using one of my custom mode for BIF. Auto ISO up to 3200. Speed 1/800 f5.0 This shot at ISO 320 Max tracking pattern and AF-C with AF button.

02-24-2014, 11:36 AM	#1114
manishved Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N. Calif Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,652	Originally posted by DimC Hi Rick, nice pics but I wonder why the images are so yellow'ish, was the WB set on Auto ? My experience with K3's WB is that Auto is just great. I shoot DNG so I dont mind really but usually I prefer the WB from Camera than from Lr5 automode. A few shots taken recently. OPen air, nice weather, with Pentax 50-135mm f2.8. Something different still with the 50-135mm, something that this lens dont like....fast moving object I was using one of my custom mode for BIF. Auto ISO up to 3200. Speed 1/800 f5.0 This shot at ISO 320 Max tracking pattern and AF-C with AF button. Nice pics - very sharp and the colors are awesome .... ---------- Post added 02-24-14 at 10:37 AM ---------- Originally posted by Stagnant OOC JPG. FA 50 1,4. Multiexposure 6 shots. OOC JPG. FA 50 1,4 . Aurora Borealis the urban way. Great pics ....worth framing for eternity...

02-24-2014, 11:41 AM - 2 Likes	#1115
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663	Thought I would post a couple of other ones from Saturday morning.

02-24-2014, 02:19 PM	#1116
DimC Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Paris Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 813	Originally posted by Rondec Thought I would post a couple of other ones from Saturday morning. Amazing Vincent, already fav in Flickr. I really like your pics and I like the place you are living !

02-24-2014, 06:09 PM	#1117
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663	Originally posted by DimC Amazing Vincent, already fav in Flickr. I really like your pics and I like the place you are living ! Thank you. Truthfully, Indiana isn't the most beautiful place by any means -- particularly not in February, when the snow melts and grey skies move in. But there is beauty everywhere, isn't there?

02-24-2014, 07:16 PM - 1 Like	#1118
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Cross posted from Post your Photos and the DA 18-135 pictures threads.A few from today's walk.... It's hard to take a decent picture if you don't have the help of a dog.... Foliage and fungus Misty and Dreamer Tripper and his stick When you see the big earth mover, the walk is almost over... Thanks for coming along...

02-25-2014, 02:21 PM	#1122
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Not at all too much! looks great to me! Originally posted by unkipunki This was shot with three bracketed exposures hand held. All at f8, ISO 100 1/90s, 1/125s and 1/180s, +1/2EV, +-0EV, -1/2EV. The RAW files were run through Dxo Optics on 'standard' settings and combined in Photomatix and rendered 'natural'. Not too HDRish I think and not bad for hand held. ---------- Post added 02-25-14 at 23:23 ---------- Couple from me. K-3 with. Samyang 14. and Tokina AT-X 270

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